Potomac A Queer River and Its Islanded Towns
Washington writer lauds Potomac as a vast one hundred fifty mile river with deep water and many landings yet no large town. compares to Mississippi Ohio and Hudson for scale while noting rustic river settlements along its banks. He recalls a fourteen hour steamboat trip from Washington to Nomini and comments on social scenes observed among river communities.
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Washington, D.C
Potomac
aHere
Washington
Chesapeake Bay
Alexandria
Fortress Monroe
Auburn
Clark Center
Clark County
Darwin
Mississippi
Hannibal
Alston
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Cai-ro
Memphis
Vicksburg
New Orléans
Ohio
Cincinnati
Lawrenceburg
Cat- Tettsburg
Aurora
Rising Sun
Madison
Louisville
Jeffersonville
Mt Vernon
New Albany
Shawneetown
Cairo
Hudson
New York City
Jersey City
West Point
Newburg
Poughkeep
Elie
Chatham
Albany
Columbia
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Ft. Washington
Bry- Wan's Point
Marshall Hall
Glymont
le Stump Neck
Liverpool
Dent's Oiint
Smith's Point
Somerset Beach
Estuart's
Riverside
Mathias Point
Booth
Virginia
Lincoln
Brent’s Point
Idilis
Wilkerson’s
Colonial Beach
Brushwood
Potomac River
Apples Rally Roanoke Orchard Faces Storm Risk
Co L D Bell expects a good apple crop from his 40 acre orchard this fall if no destructive storm hits. He notes trees are healthy and harvest will depend on weather conditions. Local growers anticipate strong yields with careful harvest planning amid autumn conditions.
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D. D. Bell
Gun Club's Weekly Shoot Names High Gun
Robert L Baird was high gun at Marshall Gun Club’s regular Thursday afternoon shoot. White Flyer targets were used for the first time and scores were tallied at 25 targets per man with Robt L Baird 22, BE M Payne 20, N S Hutchison 38, E M Perdue 18, Joe Davison 0, W R Turman 16, Chas Metz 0, Bert Martin 9, FL Behner 16, Shell Davis 16, Harry Taylor 12, Chas Bubeck 18.
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Robert L Baird
Marshall Gun Club
Shell Davis
Harry Taylor
Chas. Bubeck
Carlyle oil field shows growing production despite limited area
The Carlyle field is developing into a rich producer with about 50 wells and daily output near 4000 barrels. The Murphy farm big well continues over 600 barrels daily. In Illinois field last week forty four wells were completed, with Clark county seeing only one.
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Carlyle
Murphy Farm
Ilinois
Clark County
Kensinger Sullivan Wedding At Burt Home
Clyde Kensinger from Kansas married Emma Mabel Sullivan at the home of Rev and Mrs D D Burt on Sunday evening. Henry Sullivan and Nellie Thompson of Terre Haute served as best man and bridesmaid. the couple will reside in Walnut Kansas.
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D. D. Burt
Clyde Kensinger
Kansas
Emma Mabel
Charles Sullivan
Henry Sullivan
Nellie Thompson
Terre Haute
Kensinger
Walnut
Kan
Brown's Business College Promises Quick Path to Big Posts
The article argues big money comes from business rather than professions with doctors and lawyers earning less. It promotes Brown's Business College as training for top office positions and asserts it places graduates in roles with daily ties to current executives. The school is open year round.
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Hfe
Brown's
Business College
County Sunday School Convention Nearing Clark County
The 45th annual Clark county Sunday school convention meets at West Union tomorrow and Friday. All departments of Sunday school work will be discussed. A parade is planned Friday afternoon and a silk banner will be awarded to the township with the largest delegation.
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Clark County Sunday School
West Union
Fire Bug Wrecks Paris Fair Grounds Ampitheatre
A fire bug wrecked the ampitheatre at the fair grounds and the park refreshment stand in Paris. A large force is rebuilding the ampitheatre for the fair opening on August 28.
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Paris
Printer Dies From Heat Tie Incident
A print shop worker identified as William F., 35, died from a heat tied accident at work. The man, employed by the Democratic party’s city office, had been with the firm about two years. Authorities say the heat caused a fatal injury during routine duties.
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Wm. F
Nee Aids
Brandenstein Sought for Perjury in Logansport Case
Deputy Sheriff Bucky Stanley of Logansport Indiana arrived Friday with requisition papers for Charles T Brandenstein sought on a perjury charge. The case centers on an alleged false affidavit Brandenstein made during a real estate transaction about a year ago in Logansport.
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Bucky Stanley
Logansport
Ind
Charles T Brandenstein
Brandenstein
Bootleggers in Jail After Bondsmen Fail
Nettie Robinson of West Union surrendered by her bondsman last Friday and jailed in Marshall for selling intoxicants. Her husband known as Dad Robinson faces the same charge. James Mathews and C E Bradin ran a brisk bootlegging operation at Casey races and were arrested Friday and sent to jail for lack of bond.
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Nettie Robinson
West Union
Marshall
Robinson
James Mathews
C. E. Bradin
Casey Races
The Wizard of Wiseland at Pythian Theatre
A two act farcical extravaganza titled The Wizard of Wiseland draws crowds with over 400 costumes. The show features a skilled company of singers players a large chorus and trained ballet and will be presented at the Pythian Theatre on Wednesday evening September 6.
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Pythian Theatre
Vandalia Excursion Train Escapes Severe Wreck
A Vandalia special excursion train carrying eleven cars of African American passengers from Little Rock Arkansas to Indianapolis narrowly avoided disaster at Formosa Illinois. Both engines derailed when the forward engine left the rails injuring the second engine engineer with a broken leg. no other casualties reported.
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Little Rock
Ark
Indianapolis
Formosa
Ill
Township High School Sets Opening. Students Urged to Plan Schedules
Township High School will open Monday. Students unsure of their courses should visit the office next week to draft a schedule. The office hours are 2 p.m. daily next week, with Principal R. D. Kean guiding the process.
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The
Township High School
R. D. Kean
Orchestra Concert At Methodist Church Monday Evening
The ME Sunday school Orchestra assisted by local and out of town talent will give a concert at the Methodist church Monday evening at 8 o clock. This is the fourth concert. the program will be just as good as the previous ones. A full house is desired. Admission 10 and 15 cents.
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Methodist Church
For Sale or Trade Livery Barn and Stock and House
For sale or trade an entire livery barn with stock and a house on joining lots. Business will average $40 per week and will pay for itself and all expenses in four years or less. Will sell or trade for a suitable farm in the right location. For price and details contact Ross Buckner West Union Illinois.
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Ross Buckner
West Union
Ils
Recall petition signatures in Seattle questioned as fraudulent
In Seattle, over half the signatures for Mayor Dilling recall petitions are deemed fraudulent and illegal, highlighting the risky rush to sign any petition. The recall industry is expanding, with many voters eager to sign at any time, fueling ongoing controversy.
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Seattle
Dilling
Ines
Com
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Ransom E Deverick of Martinsville and Etta M Smith of Jasper county. George Graham of Melrose and Gertrude Coffin of Orange to. Harry Macke and Nellie Baggs both of Wabash to Clyde Kensinger of Walnut Kan and Emma M Sullivan of Marshall. John T Grimes of Coles county and Mary A Anderson of Terre Haute. Alvah W Carlin of Cumberland county and Opal Mullen of Casey.
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George Graham
Melrose
Gertrude Coffin
Orange
Harry Macke
Nellie Baggs
Wabash
Clyde Kensinger
Walnut
Kan
Emma M. Sullivan
Marshall
John T. Grimes
Coles County
Mary A. Anderson
Terre Haute
Alvah W. Carlin
Cumberland County
Opal Mullen
Casey
Macke Baggs Wedding at the Bride’s Parents Home
Miss Nellie Baggs daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Baggs married Harry Macke Sunday at the bride’s parents home southeast of the city Rev Rupp officiating. The couple will housekeep on a farm southeast of the city following a wedding dinner.
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Nellie Baggs
Martin Baggs
Harry Macke
Rupp
Macke
Charles Macke
Marshall
Death of Marshall business leader C E Gorham
Charles Edward Gorham a leading Marshall businessman died Monday night after months of arteriosclerosis. Born in Princeton Illinois 1842 he moved to Marshall in 1874 and built a long local career. Survived by wife Alice Day son Fred a brother and two sisters. Funeral at 3 pm today at the family home conducted by Rev D J Burt.
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Charles Edward Gorham
Marshall
Mr. Gorham
Princeton
Alice Day
Fred
D J Burt
The
Christian Church
Opening of City Schools in Marshall
The Marshall city schools will open on Monday September 4 for all children six years old and younger than twenty one. Children turning six before January 11 1912 may be admitted with parental application. First year enrollment must occur on the first day or by the end of the third week. Parents should not buy books before receiving the book list at the start. Out of city residents may apply to the superintendent for admission.
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Marshall City
Local visits and travels across county line
Residents and visitors were noted in a weekend round of local activity. Names include Mrs Chas H Dick visiting Paria relatives. A J Lowry digging a well at Auburn district schoolhouse. Harvey Murphy and wife visiting southeast of Martinsville. A B Brand from Sidney Illinois visiting his mother Mrs W C Barlow. Martha Hurst visiting brother Wellington Hurst in Missouri. Frank Church from West Terre Haute visiting his parents. J W Wallace and clover huller heading south to hull clover seed. Allen McLain and sister from Terre Haute visiting Rev Neal McLain. Henry Smithcamp and wife visiting AB Church’s family. Joe Thompson and Elisha Hurst at Charleston fair. Joe Payne from Indianapolis visiting Mattoon. and others mentioning stock sheep and cattle.
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Casey
Chas H. Dick
Paria
A. J. Lowry
Auburn
Harvey Murphy
Martinsville
Brand
Sidney
W. C. Barlows
Martha Hurst
Wellington Hurst
Missouri
Frank Church
West Terre “Haute
A. B. Church
J. W Wallace
Allen McLain
Terre Haute
Neal McLain
Henry Smithcamp
Douglas Township
AB. Church
Joe Thompson
Elisha Hurst
Charleston
Joe Payne
BigFour
Indianapolis
1Mattoon
Priday
Teachers Institute yields record turnout and diplomas
The Clark county Teachers Institute closed Friday after a hot but highly successful session with 180 enrolled. Instructors Tay lor Verner and Hill delivered strong lessons while Harold Bright led music. A 131 member class received diplomas. J D Shoop of Chicago gave the address. A county plan to hold two meetings Marshall and Casey was adopted.
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E H Taylor
Arthur Verner
Lulu Hill
Harold Bright
Methodist Church
J. D. Shoop
Chicago
Clark County
Shoop
Marshall
Casey
Property Transfers and Deed Sums Across Iowa Regions
A series of land and property transfers are listed from various grantors to multiple purchasers. Transactions include parcels in 20-10-13 and 3-10-14 blocks, with sale figures ranging from 1333.33 to 4000 dollars. Names include Charles Johnson Ethel Mills Mary Lappan John Weir Nancy Linn Milton Shawver Franklin Beabout Anne Simpson and others.
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Charles Johnson
Ethel Mills
Mary Lappan
John Weir
Dolson
Nancy J. Linn
Milton Shawver
John Beabout
Franklin Beabout
Anne Simpson
A Poorman
E. Garwood
Sarah A. Wiley
Elsie W Driver
Orig Casey
A. Poorman
la Cole
Maranda Stults
Reese S. Larue
Frank Baker
Geo. W. Hurst
Ella Rexwinkle
B. F. Johnson
Among the Churches Sunday Services and Campaign Plans
Miss Cora Baird is superintendent of Sunday school at 9 30 a m The church will arrange for a fair campaign contest next Sunday and invites all to attend Morning preaching at 10 46 a m Evening service at 8 p m Theme morning What Shall We Seek Theme evening The Loyal Men meet Wednesday evening Prayer meeting Thursday evening Pastor D D Burt invites all to attend.
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Cora Baird
D. D. Burt
M E Church Sunday Schedule and Meetings
M E Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 am and 8 pm Epworth League at 6 30 pm prayer meeting Thursday 8 pm church board meets first Monday 7 30 pm choir practice Friday 7 30 pm Rev A D Davis is pastor.
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Epworth
A. D. Davis
Zion Church Schedule With Preaching Times
Sunday school at 9:30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. Preaching at 10:30. Y M P A at 7:80 p.m. Zion Church holds a preaching service on Sunday evening at 7:45. Ti HL Griesemer, pastor.
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Ains Y.Y. P
Zion Church
Postal Savings Bank Details for Marshall Opening
Information on the upcoming postal savings bank at Marshall explains the system aims to provide secure, interest bearing deposits backed by the United States government. Early rules include eligibility from age 10, personal accounts only, individual deposits, free service, strict privacy, and fixed denomination savings certificates.
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Postal Savings System
United States
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Mr. Bell
Survashington
Nomifi 1
Asaas
Gun Club
Garlyle Field
Kensinger—Sullivan
Bad
Indiana
Vandalia
Ransom E,. Deverick
Etta M. Smith
Jasper County
Macke-Baggs
C. E. Gorham
Aubu
Teachers’ Institute
M. E
Evangelical Church
Post Office
Department of the ‘Postal
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