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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
8
A hurried caller reports a gold mesh handbag and feather boa left in the Waldorf Astoria desk area. Hotel staff and detectives search for the owners and suspect a light haired woman involved as several items reappear via a taxi driver and bystander, with hotel detectives notified.
A stranger in a hut ends a tense standoff by ripping out two rows of false teeth and waving them. The moonlit crowd watches in shock as he shouts and the natives flee in horror at the sight of a man who can take himself to pieces.
The article traces billiards origins to Hendique Devigne circa 167L and cites Spencer Shakespeare and Cotton for early mentions. It notes possible Egyptian and Pompeian precursors and argues many modern inventions are revivals of older games.
A wry remark from a reader characterizes Old Titewad as gravely ill but still determined to persevere. The doctor says with care and persistence there is a chance he can win out, and the commitment to never give up is steady.
Quoted chatter questions Mrs Gribbet’s involvement in gambling while a character asserts she has been married three times, reflecting village gossip and social reputation.
State of Illinois Clark County court records for the September term 1922 name Wm. T. Hollenbeck as executor of the estate of the deceased Albert Arbogast with heirs Virinda Arbogast Louisz Clapp Enos Arbogast and Stella Dunn referenced in the notice.
Wm Hohenbeck executor seeks court order to sell property to pay debts of Albert Arbogast deceased. Notices target Enos Arbogast Clare Arbogast and Albert Arbogast. Described lands include parts of sections 22 and 13 in townships 12 and 11, with Vandalia Ave access, and parcels in Hector B. Dulaney subdivision Marshall Illinois.
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