Clark County Insiders Honor Pioneer Heritage at Garfield Park Picnic
The Clark County Hindis association of Indianapolis held its second annual picnic at Garfield park with 170 members, up 51 from the first gathering. The piece recounts Clark County Illinois history linking Vincennes and early exploration, notes Indiana’s centennial, and lists officers elected for one year. It also reports the death of Lena Louisa Gardner Chenoweth at 22, with funeral details and surviving relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Clark County
Hlindis Association
Garfield Park
Illinois
LaSalle
Wabash
Alleghany
Louisiana
Canada
Vincennes
Philadelphia
Ohio
George Rogers Clark
Virginia
Union
Louisiana Purchase
Pacific
Yorktown
Blue Ridge
Cumberland Gap
Ohio River
Indiana
Kapkaski
Mississippi
Ilinois
John McCormick
Cark County
Fred Hendrickson
Adam Henderich
W. J. Thornburg
E. Horner
Josie Anderson
Chas. T. Johnson
Jose Roberts
la Junta
Kallspell
Montana
Earth
Martin
Mt. Carmel
Harry
Gladys Cullison
West York
Stella Baker
Terre Haute
Clark
Rebekah Lodge
West Union
Brick Church
The Adgrafters Prey On Civic Pride And Trust
The piece warns of con artists posing as charity advertisers to extract money from labor and business groups. They use local organizations to lend legitimacy, adopting disguises and polished talk to pressure members into placing ads. Officials urge verifying authorization and avoiding mixed charity with advertising.
Marshall Picnic in Tulsa Draws Local Families
Marshall people in Tulsa enjoyed an all day picnic at Sand Springs Amusement Park eight miles northwest of Tulsa last week. They traveled by the 10:00 p.m. car and joined a dining pavilion gathering with well filled baskets. A warm day is described with a park concert in the afternoon and evening. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Chas Martin and family, F W Kellogg and sons, Tom Fishback and family, H C Taylor and daughters, Harry E Cork, Henry Munsleman and daughters, O E Hunter, Wm Riley and others, plus J D Shoemaker and son Leland, George Hippard, Eddie Russell, and Roy Sullivan among many. The piece closes with a moral note contrasting wealth and soul poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Tulsa
Oklo
Sand Springs Amusement Park
Chas. Martin
F. W. Kellogg and
Tom
Fishback
H. C. Taylor
Harry E. Cork
Henry Munsle- Man
O. E. Hunter
Wm. Riley
Looking to South Pacific as next imperial frontier
The Columbus Dispatch argues the South Pacific islands will be the next target for colonial expansion. It notes corporate colonization plans, European operated plantations and mines, and presence of schools and churches under White control. The piece foresees continued emigration as Europeans extend influence across Africa and distant island regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
South Pacific
Africa
Columbus Dispatch
Courtesy and Risk in Lending Wisdom
A reflection on lending money: trustworthiness matters more than politeness. The text cautions that politeness is no protection against exploitation when a borrower has motive to gain. It contrasts trusted courtesy with opportunistic behavior in financial dealings.
Dean's Kidney Pills Proven by Marshall Man
Charles E. Sullivan of Marshall praises Dean's Kidney Pills after two illnesses with back pain and kidney trouble. He reports full recovery after using the remedy twice, stating the cure has been permanent. The ad notes the product costs 60 cents at dealers and identifies Foster Milburn Co. as the supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Charles E. Sullivan
Shoemaker
6Th St
Columbus
Kan
Dean
Sylvan
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
Public Notice of Sale in Clark County Illinois
In Clark County Illinois Circuit Court a Master in Chancery will sell at public vendue the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 34 township 12 north range 11 west in Marshall. The sale occurs August 21 1920 at 2 pm at the east door of the Clark County Court House and proceeds go to satisfy the decree entered July 14 1920. Cash only. Everett Connelly solicitor for the complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
Clark County
Robert Black
Harrison Black
I. H. R. Snavely
Marshall
Clark
Illinois
Thirtyfour
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Sparks Business College
Sin Melveyville
Business College
Sparks
H. D. Sparks
Pres
Shelbyville
Ill
James J. Rosh, M. D
Marshall, Tl
R. W. Ellington
Agt
Martinsville, Illinois
Pathe
Bubeck & Gallagher
Indianapolis Association
Charles E. Spencer
Lena Chenoweth
Lena Louisa
Adam Gardner
Las Animas
Colo
Oras ‘Vy
Chénoweth
Borm
Téhhildren
Josaphine
Vernon
Tbabe
Eacape
Gem City Business College
Quincy, Ilinote
Boo D.L. Musselman
Quincy, TL
Stephen C Bradley
Cole
Cole’s
Abstract
Sackler
Ford Sales and Service Station
Herald Advertising
Wabash Valley Telephone Company
Frank Machlan
Orl
E.main ST
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