Local Socials and Events Highlight Weekend
Mrs Suey Wilson and Mrs Mattie Waldrop visited friends in town last Friday alongside Lizzie Liston and Lucy Shaw. A Chicago Medical College lecture trip begins Friday. Clark County Teachers Association plans meetings November 30 and December 1 at Martinsville. President Allen of Westfield College to speak Friday evening. Clint Bell greets a new baby girl at his home. Tom Clark shares news of a baby boy weighing twelve pounds.
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Suey Wilson
Mattie Waldrop
Robinson
Lizzie Liston
Lucy Shaw
Foward Pearce
Chicago
Chicago Medical College
Clark County Teachers’ Assontion
Martinsville
Allen
Westfield College
Clint Bell
Tom Clark
Local Notes From Marshall Area Past
Forty years ago Lon Archer welcomed a newborn at his home on the north edge of Marshall near the Jacob Cline place. The administrator sale of the North edge property drew $1830 with Ed Harlan as the buyer. John M Smith and Miss Nettle Weaver wed at the bride’s parents home with Rev H T M Palmer officiating. A Wednesday dance netted a small profit after costs, while the night ended with rowdy behavior by the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Archer
Jacob Cline
Marshall
Ed Harlan
John M Smith
Miss Nettle Weaver
Wabash
John Weaver
HT M . Palmer
Record quail hunters set two day haul at 130 and more
Will Green and Byrd Miller lead in quail shooting with a 130 bird haul over a two day hunt. Martha Bradley and Katie Keifer hosted a gathering at Mrs Bradley’s home Friday night with refreshments and good cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Green
Byrd Miller
Marital Notices And Local Business Moves In Marshall
Twenty years ago E W McDaniel and Mrs Sallie Farris married in Marshall. This evening Mae Salter wed Herman Fawley at the bride’s home southeast of the city. Rev Pletcher will perform the ceremony. J E Craig to be transferred to Kansas field. John Hanks of Paris buys St Borsa business and will move to Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. McDaniel
J. E. Craig
Kavanaugh Oil Well Manufacturing Co
Kansas Field
Marshall
Mr. Craig
John Hanks
Paris
St Borsa
A. Gray
Mr. Hanks
Depth bombs and kite cameras headline local wartime notes
Ten years ago reports describe depth bombs claimed to destroy German submarines. Isaac Bell, a former Marshall photographer, is credited with multiple inventions, including a kite camera used to photograph terrain without exposing personnel. Other items note social visits and local moves among residents.
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Marshall
Isaac Bell
Mr Bell
Lu Holler
Grendel Bennett
Champaign
Rank and Roles of English Men in Early Industrial England
Fragmentary historical note discusses rankings of men in early industries during the 19th century in England. It references economic contributions, social status, and organizational roles within emerging industries. The text highlights distinctions among workers and leaders shaping industrial growth.
Mrs W V Tarman Hosts Cootie Party Dinner
Mrs W V Tarman entertained with a cootie party last Friday evening. A dainty lunch was served to Mesdames Albright Bach Cunningham Johnson Marshall Mauk Myers Newman Overholt Rogers Rowe Tauer. Polly Alton spent weekend at Patoka with sister Mrs Park. Ernest Swope and wife welcomed a baby girl Tuesday morning. Geo Lindsey and family plus Willard Lindsey hosted guests at Casey. Mrs Weiland travels to Chicago to be with sick daughter Frances Noland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W .V. Tarman
Mesdames Albright
EE T. Bach Ro Cunningham H Johnson
M P Marshall
Mo Mauk
A P
Myers H. Newman
Moe Overholt
Wm Rogers
EL Rowe
M B Tauer
Polly Alton
Patoka
Walter Park
Ernest Swope
Geo. Lindsey
Ruth
Robert Lindsey
Willard Lindsey
Casey
John Weiland
Chicago
Frances Noland
Westfield Socials Include Autumn Contests And Music
Mrs F Thomas hosted a Country Club gathering at her sister Miss Ada Fuller’s home with guests including Mesdames Brookhart Biggs Stevens Drake Nichols Wilhoit and Mrs Drewel of Charleston. An autumn themed party followed by refreshments complemented a strong musical program by the United Brethren church orchestra and guest musicians at Westfield church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Thomas
Ada Fuller
JB. Brookhart
L. R. Biggs
J. c Stevens
W . W . Drake
Earl Drake
Chauncey Nichols
Zink Wilhoit
W. H. Drewel
Charleston
United Brethren Church
Westfield
James Dallas
Roscoe Stewart
H. E. Spelbring
Samuel Spelbring
Effingham
Spelbring
Casey Ferguson and Mae Harrison Wed in Greenfield
Casey EB. E Ferguson and Miss Mae Harrison married Saturday in Greenfield. They plan to reside at the Lang apartment on North Central avenue. Mrs. F W Birnie traveled from Santa Fe to Tulsa and Detroit to visit relatives. Mrs. Jacoby and son took a trip to Casey and Indianapolis with Kilda Dunn wintering in Indianapolis. Word came of Rev O E Hamilton's death in San Antonio. he conducted a revival in Casey a year ago.
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EB. E Ferguson
Laura Ferguson
Decatur
Mae Harrison
C. P Harrison
Casey
Greenfield
Lang
North Central Avenue
F W. Birnie
Santa Fe
New Mexico
J. 4. Brooks
Tulsa
Okla
Flossie E
Hamilton
Tabernacle
The
Christian Church
New York In County Court Estate Filings Reported
In the estate of Everett Blanken beker guardian W R Standfeld approved for Russell D Blankenbeker. In the estate of Charles F Wesser petition approved. Robert C Maurer named administrator with $2000 bond. Adjustment day set for first Monday in February. J H Maurey Allen Dean George Wesnitzer named appraisers. People vs Glenn Scott non support. court orders $10 monthly payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Blankenbeker
W. R. Standfeld
Russell D. Blankenbeker
Charles F. Wesser
Robt. C. Maurer
J. H. Maurey
Allen Dean
George Wesnitzer
the People
Glenn Scott
Obituary of Jean Washburn from Vigo County Indiana
Jean Ethel Washburn born June 21 1893 Vigo county Indiana died November 24 1927 at age 34 years 5 months 3 days She was second oldest of nine children living Terrence Arthur Forrest Robert and sisters Emma Kathryn She was a member of Freedom Baptist church Funeral services were held at Mt Pleasant church conducted by Rev Bert Eckle Burial in the nearby cemetery
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Jean Ethel Washburn
L. G
Margaret E. Washburn
Vigo County
Indiana
Hfe
Terrence
Arthur
Forrest
Robert
Emma
Kathryn
Freedom Baptist Church
Mt Pleasant Church
Bert Eckle
Population milestone foreseen at eight billion
A speculative note predicts the world population may reach eight billion around the year 21 at the current growth rate. It mentions teeth and crowding as a metaphorical concern amid rapid increase.
Illinois fifth in economizing says commerce report
Springfield reports federal Commerce Department analysis shows Illinois per capita spending of 6.04 dollars, ranking fifth lowest among states. Education dominates at 2.21 per resident, with charities, health, and corrections totaling 1.49, highway 0.29, natural resources 0.38, health 0.11, public protection 0.55, and general government 0.67. State-held property value at year end 1926 is 89,703,425 dollars.
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Springfield
Minois
Federal Department of Commerce
Illinois
Department of Commerce
North Carolina
Tennessee
Ohio
Alabama
Indiana
Missouri
Wisconsin
Michi-gan
Iowa
Ij]noig
National Guard and Armories
West York Society Holds Bazaar and Dinners
The M. E. Aid Society of the West York church hosted a bazaar chicken dinner and oyster supper on Saturday, clearing about $60. Attendees and visitors include the Holaday and Ferriman families, the Rains from Chicago and Champaign, Lindley relatives in Chicago, and others from West Union, Paris, Annapolis, Detroit, Terre Haute, and Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Rains
Mary Helen Lindley
Chicago
Frances Lindley
W. H Piety
W Chadwick
West Union
Martin Newlin
R. W. Hill
Irma
Blanche
Doris Barrett
Alice Stanfield
Annapolis
Milo, Lebron
Ployd Sims
Joe Sims
First Dairy Course Meeting at Marshall Township High
Dr. C F Behner spoke on Sanitation in the Dairy at the first meeting of a ten week dairy short course held by Marshall Township High School. W S OHair will speak next Tuesday on Starting in the Dairy Business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Behner
Marshall Township
W. S. O'Hair
Ilinois
A. P. Steigerwalt
Portland Cement Company
Agriculture Club
J. Z. Connelly
Igh
Carroll Shaffner
Joel Murphy
Carl Adams
Ray Hornbrook
Duane McConchie
Glenn Bradbury
Harold Lee
George Millhouse
Russell Buckner
Knowledge as Sun in the Firmament of Truth
A quotation echoes Daniel Webster claiming knowledge is the great sun in the firmament. It asserts that life and power are spread by beams of knowledge and that worldly prizes favor those who know.
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Daniel Webster
Territory Seized at Pawnee Village in 1806 Formal Possession
On September 29 1806 General l Vike raised the United States flag at the Pawnee village marking official possession of the lands west of Missouri and the withdrawal of the Spanish flag.
Woman Eats Only Baby Food For Three Years
A testimonial from Mrs. M. Gunn claims Adlerika cured her three year restriction to baby food and gas. She says the first spoonful relieved stomach gas and removed old waste, improving meals and sleep, with The Kelfer Drug Co. marketing Adlerika.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlerika
M. Gunn
Kelfer Drug Co
Too Lonely Two Old Women Dream Of Burial Site
Ulster village gossip centers on two elderly women debating their final resting place. One favors a quiet Killenuma’cy graveyard, the other cautions against lonely spots and prefers a different resting site.
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Ulster
Killenuma'cy
Palth
Ilhen
Frany
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Katie Keifer
Black Bros
E. Smith
Martinsville Planet
Westfield Review
Casey Banner
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New York
Jean Washburn
Union
West York
Jay Harrington
C Cll Bell
Ike Seymour
R. L. Bell
Ruth Hagar
Adria Hagar
Guy Hagar
Harold Winters
Amanda Lindley
George Bishop
Verde
Detroit
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Lucy Ormiston
Minnie Harrison
Adam Cullop
John Cullop
W. E. Ormiston
Carlisle
Ind
Walter O'Neal
Dee Rains
Terre Haute
Alice Evans
Clark County
Beulah Louise Henry
Patrick Henry
Washington Patent Office
Merrick Studio
Marshall Battery Co
Marshall, Illinois
Fick Bros. Goal Co
West Terre Haute
Ith
National Road
Ton Darwin Road
C. D. Mitchell
Mitchell Bldg
West Side
J. E. Millhouse Plumbing and Heating
Marshall Tlinois
I Louise
Marceis
Louise Lickert
Main Marshall
Ill
RADIO
Model
Machlan's
Marshall, Il
Masury
Beaver Board
Celoglass
Charles Kirchner
Lumber Yard
Timois
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