Curiosity Carriage Passes Through Vandalia Rail Route
A Pullman palace car passed through the city on the Vandalia line featuring drawing room amenities piano organ hotel and sleeping quarters on noiseless paper wheels. Farmers receive payment as grain markets rise signaling better times ahead. Ike Strouse arrives after walking from Terre Haute and claims he towed packs in three hours and fifteen minutes. Burnie Hodge joins the Terre Haute office after formerly serving as American Express messenger on the Paris and Danville road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Ike Strouse
Terre Haute
Burnie Hodge
American Express
Paris and
Danville Road
Young Republicans Rally Backs Ed Harlan and Harrison Morton
A youth rally drew six to ten year olds in the northern town area with Cos Blunk delivering a war veteran son Ed Harlan endorsement. Johnny Scholfield hesitated before shouting for Harrison Morton and Ed Harlan amid cheers. Other locals W L Athon O L Kilborn and Ed Harlan joined regional travel to a Greenup congressional convention with Dick Leslie and Byrd Miller.
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Cos Blunk
Ed Harlan
Johnny Scholfield
Harrison
Morton
Johnny
Poppy Ed
W.L. Athon
Will Hippard
Mac Andrews
Walt Cole
Benson Martin
O. L. Kilborn
Greenup
Dick Leslie
Byrd Miller
Newton
Ed Mitchells New Baby Boy Brightens Family
Ed Mitchell and his wife welcomed a baby boy last Thursday night. Mother and child are doing well and Ed is very happy. Claudius Ross wed Mrs Taner Mayer Thursday evening at John Hutchens home in Auburn township officiated by Rev McClain. Elmer Stover celebrated a Saturday birthday with a party for friends. Vincennes street railway hires women conductors for economy. fifty applicants yielded five young women earning five dollars weekly.
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Ed Mitchell
Claudius Ross
Taner Mayer
John Hutchens
Auburn Township
McClain
Elmer Stover
Vincennes
Ind
Water shortage prompts deeper wells in city plant
Twenty years ago the city faces a shrinking water supply. To boost pressure a plan to deepen wells at the plant is proposed. A handkerchief shower honors Miss Bess Doll at Mrs. Mary Mitchell’s home. Robert Calloway and Bertha E. Davison wed in Paris. O A Kelser O H Wheeler and L G Truby depart for White Fish Lake to fish for a winter's supply.
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Mary Mitchell
Bess Doll
Robert Calloway
Bertha E. Davison
Paris
M. C. Hull
O. A. Kelser
O. H. Wheeler
L. G. Truby
White Fish Lake
Michigan
Family funeral draws relatives from distant states
Ten years ago Omer Poorman of Katy Texas and his brother Will of Kansas arrived for their mother's funeral. Mrs Lola Schwanecke and Duncan Schwanecke traveled to Chicago, with L P Schwanecke to join them Sunday. Dan Stover resigns as courthouse janitor over political appointment worries and takes a similar post at the north side school. Charles Brandenstein says the Maxwell remains the best buy in the medium price field and resumes the agency.
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Omer Poorman
Katy
Texas
Will
Kansas
Lola Schwanecke
Duncan Schwanecke
Chicago
L. P. Schwanecke
Dan Stover
Court House
North Side
Mr. Stover
Charles Brandenstein
Maxwell
Future Farming Advances Highlight Rising Animal Introductions
The article notes farming industry growth with more focus on all branches. Experts anticipate new animals being added to various sectors. Enhanced demand and evolving practices are shaping future farming prospects.
The Spender at His Funeral
McKelvey died unexpectedly at a relatively young age leaving a large circle of friends and a costly life. He spent his income freely, worked long hours, and overate, leaving his wife and three children with little more than the home and no insurance or rainy day provisions. The funeral drew a tearful cross section of society, with neighbors noting his generosity and warning that better budgeting might have extended his life and his family’s security.
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McKelvey
Alon
Brothers Die Within Hours of Each Other in England
Rev John Glenn Hooten aged seventy four of Brighton England and his brother James Alooten aged seventy six of Worthing died recently within three hours of each other and were buried side by side.
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John Glenn Hooten
Brighton
England
James Alooten
Worthing
Habits of Sharks Highlight Endurance and Speed
A fragment notes sharks possess notable swimming power, endurance, and rapid motion. It mentions many large specimens inhabit the open ocean and hints at a week of activity or visibility, though details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeke
Excerpted Thought on Exclusion and Empathy
A fragmented quotation critiques exclusion in religion and social conduct. It argues that attempting to bar others from belief or happiness harms the chooser, warning that using people as pawns destroys one’s own heart. The text cites Ralph Waldo Emerson and urges compassion.
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Ralph Wal
Emerson
The Only Development Believed by Many Readers
In this remark on human progress the author suggests people claim greater development, yet their vanity remains the stood trait. The prose cites a reflection by Arthur Schnitzer and a playful critique of self view.
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Uston
Arthur Schnitzer
Pater
Bronze swords unearthed on Baltic island Ieland
Archaeologists on the Swedish island of Ieland in the Baltic Sea unearthed bronze swords and other relics believed to be three thousand years old or older. The find includes elaborately engraved items showcasing ancient craft.
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Ieland
Baltlesen
Sealed Bids Sought for State Bank Deposits in Illinois
Public notice announces sealed bids for all public money deposits on active and inactive accounts. Bids due in Springfield by September 13, 1928 at 12 noon. Banks must be authorized in Illinois. collateral security required as approved by the State Treasurer. Kinney.
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Illinois
Ulinois
Springfield
Tittmots
Kinney
Publication Notice in Clark County Illinois Condemnation Case
State of Illinois Clark County in vacation June 1928 department of public works and buildings vs D L Withoit Grace Withoit Charles F Rowe Sophia E Gardner Sterling W Gardner unknown heirs of Sophia E Gardner church of God Illinois Eldership petition for condemnation non residence affidavits filed summons returnable September 24 1928 defendants urged to appear or the petition will be confessed and decree entered Clerk Leroy McNary Clark County Illinois advertisement 34-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
Clark County
Department of Public Works and
D. L. Withoit
Grace Withoit
Charles F. Rowe
Sophia E. Gardner
Sterling W. Gardner
Illinois
Church of God
Sophia BE. Gardner
Notice to Contractors for Marshall Streets Concrete Walks
Sealed bids for concrete sidewalks on South Fourteenth Street Spruce Street and related blocks in Marshall Illinois close Aug 22 1928. Bids require 10 percent cash or certified funds, 6 percent interest bonds, and proof of capability. City reserves right to reject all bids.
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South Fourteenth Street
William B. Archer
Marshall
Ilinois
Locust Street
Marshall Illinois
Fourteenth
Spruce Street
Illinois
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Thomas Arkle Clark
University of Illuis
the Spender
Hearne
Aduit
Ford
Leroy McNary
Labor
S. S
Firestone
Oldfield
Courier
U. S
Marshall, Illinois
Eatsie
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