BOLD BURGLAR BAGGED IN LOCAL CAPTURE
The local police nabbed burglar Joe Layton after a tip from Walter White led to a trap set by Marshal Dav. Layton confessed and named Charles Lawson and another suspect. Lawson was released for lack of evidence. Stolen items included a pistol, a rain coat, a shotgun, and pocket knives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezan
Iieery
St Aanessy
Connelly
Walter White
Joe ‘Layton
Dav
Dav‘ig
Layton
Charles Lawson
Lawson
Ships
Frank Eggebrecht
Lockard
Huey
Edgar County Officials Clash Over Tax Books Salary Hike
Voice from Edgar County reveals opposition to extending tax books with $1800 payment to county clerk and raises for clerk and deputy. Supervisor Handy cites a $500 raise for the clerk and suggests a salary cap amid ongoing payroll tensions. Confusing notes hint at related court and local matters in Gyark county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar County
Handy
Gyark
Lerk
Farmers Institute January Program Highlights Activities
The annual Farmers Institute runs January 2 to 4 with morning talks by J H Maurer and F A Jorgenson on milk and butter on the farm, live stock, clothing, domestic science, and rural life. Speakers include Phil S Haner, Miss Mabel Carney, Mrs H F Ford, and Hon Chas Adkins, plus music and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Maurer
F. A. Jorgenson
University of Ilinois
Mr. Jargenson
Phil S. Haner
State Live Stock Commission
Springfield
F. Ford
Cole
Miss. Lamb
Mabel Carney
Normal
Ill
Charles. Adkins
House of Representatives
Casey
H.F. Ford
Mr. Haner
New Country School
Maisic
Insane Hospital Site Debate Highlights State Board Delay
The state board has not decided on a site for the new insane hospital. Reports of a chosen location are denied and no elimination of proposed sites has occurred. Local remarks center on river quality and water details as factions push Charleston, Sangamon county.
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CAG
Trom
Springttela
State” Board
Néig
Jig ‘Sane
Shelbyville
Sangamériorae
Frank D
Whippale
Connec
Charleston
Charieseton
Ambraw
Base
Oklahoma extraditions bring Eldredge back. Adams fights case
Sheriff Gallatin and Deputy Sheriff Forbeck arrested and brought back Charles Eldredge of Casey on incest charges, while W A Adams, a Tulsa police officer, resisted extradition after being charged with uttering bad checks. Eldredge pleaded not guilty. Adams’ case heads to a Tulsa court Friday with trial continued to March term.
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Ars
Gallatin
Forbeck
Oklahoma
Charles Hidredge
Casey
W. A. Adams
Eldredge
Adams
Tulsa
Death of Former Resident Fabius Creasy in Terre Haute
Death of former Wabash township resident Fabius Bonaparte Creasy occurred Friday at his Terre Haute home from paralysis. A veteran of Company K 50th Illinois Infantry he was 765 years old. Survived by his wife and three children. Burial at Dunlap cemetery on Sunday.
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Fabius Bonaparte Creasy
Wabash Township
Terre Haute
50Th Illinois Infantry
Dunlap
Mooresville Couple Secretly Wed After License Refusal
Kenneth Rex Simms and Miss Orpha Pearce of Mooresville Indiana were married by Esquire Martin on Monday. They had applied for a license at Paris but were refused due to ages 19 and 17. In Mooresville they claimed ages 21 and 19 to proceed with the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Rex Simms
Orpha Pearce
Mooresville
Ind
Esquire
Martin Monday
Paris
Marriage Licenses for Parker Township Couples Listed
The notice records multiple marriage license issuances including Charley F Poulter and Mary J Toman both of Parker township Herman McKinley and Mary Strohm of Darwin Kenneth Rex Simms and OEpNG 7 3 Pearce of Mooresville Ind.
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Charley F Poulter
Mary J Toman
Parker Tp
Alva Davis
Eliza Edwards
Herman McKinley
Mary Strohm
Darwin
Kenneth Rex Simms
Oepng
Pearce
Mooresville
Ind
Red Men Elect Officers and Local Unrest Reported
The Red Men society elects new officers last week. A line about Joseph von John and others appears with damaged text. A farm accident is noted involving hay unloading and a broken blade on a wagon. Tax increases are mentioned by the state tax commission and county rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph von John Con
Wagenes Ee
le Lewis
Wabash Towneli
Padini
Wits Grokeys
Deaths of the Week: Mrs Eliza Campbell of New ton Kansas
Mrs Eliza Campbell aged 85 died Friday in New ton Kansas. Born March 10 1827 in Southampton England she came to America at fourteen with parents who settled in Marshall. Surviving family includes son Edward Henbess and children Andrew Campbell Emma Sheppard Jennie Shaffer two grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral held in Paris at son's home. Also notes Daniel Dewitt English died in Terre Haute after an appendicitis operation. funeral at Marshall home. He married Lillie Martin in 1879 and Nancy Hudson in 1903. three children total. He was active in church and community.
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Eliza Campbell
Newton
Kansas
Southampton
England
America
Marshall
Edward Henbess
William Price
Alexander K. Campbell
66Th Mlllinoisat Ennity
Avery
Ted Price
Campbell
Andrew Campbell
California
Emma Sheppard
Maine
Jennie Shaffer
J. D. Shoaff
Paris
D. D. English
Daniel Dewitt English
Terre Haute
C. W. Taylor
Mr. English
Lillie Martin
Nancy E. Hudson
Mr. Church
New Probation Officer Appointed in This County
Judge Thomp son appointed John W. Fredenberger probation officer for this county to care for first offense prisoners found guilty or pled guilty. The officer keeps records and supervises assigned individuals, under court prescription. Compensation is fixed by law at $3 per day for active official duties.
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Thompson
John W. Fredenberger
Local Man Clay Reynolds Found Dead Near Brocton
Clay Reynolds, 23, was found dead in bed at his cousin T. B. Reynolds home near Brocton Saturday morning after long battles with lung hemorrhages. He had lived most of his life around Marshall. Funeral services were held Sunday at Forsyth Cemetery near Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Reynolds
T. B. Reynolds
Brocton
Mershall
Forsythhe
Oliver
Daisy Marie Parker Dies at 14 in Terre Haute Quinsy
Daisy Marie Parker aged 14 died at her mother Mrs Rosetta Parker’s home in Terre Haute. Death was caused by quinsy. The body was shipped to Westfield for burial on Monday.
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Daisy Mary Parker
Samuel Malone Dies at 654 Years in Darwin Area
Samuel Malone died Friday at his brother in law Clarence Prevo home near Darwin. He was 654 years old. Funeral services will be held at Bethel church Sunday.
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Samuel Malone
Clarence Prevo
Darwin
Bethel Church
DePauw Glee Club Concert Planned in Marshall
Epworth League arranging with Glen Club of DePauw University for a concert in Marshall on Wednesday December 27 featuring the Glee Club a violinist and a leader. The event promises high quality entertainment and may be among the year’s best musical treats.
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Epworth League
The
Glen
DePauw University
Marshall
Telephone Office Changes At Wabash Valley Co
The Wabash Valley Telephone Co appoints Silas Walker as Marshall branch manager and relocates the general management to Paris. Walker’s promotion honors his diligent service and courtesy to patrons. the move includes his family relocation. The period notes a steady stream of new wells and expected weekly outputs amid ongoing field activity.
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Paris
Gemient
Wabash Valley Telephone “Co” Ites
City
Silas Walker
Marshall Branch
Conmpany
Real Estate Transfers List From Local Market
A string of property transfers includes Frank Cole to James F Homer for Sw 7-10-12 at $1050 and Mary Griess to J N Lindley parcels 3 4 5 at $3250. Other moves include H A Moreland to Wm C Cheno weth lot 3 at $2500 and W E Rogers receiving two transfers at $575. Westfield and Marshall area deeds show multiple lots and fractions with prices from $1500 to $5350 and more.
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Frank Cole
James F Homer
Mary Griess
J. N Lindley
Orig Marshall
H A Moreland
Wm C Chenoweth
Orig Casey
M Cooper Et al
E Rogers
Cooper's
Ad Mart
M Rogers
H Fears
Wm Luther
Westfield
John G Griffith
S EB van Scoyck
I McFarling
Marion Partlow
Frank G. Abell
Clara Bell Baird
Lafferty
Ad Martusville
F G _ Abell
Shakespeare Club Met to Discuss Othello Study
The Shakespeare Club met Monday evening December 11 at Mr. Drake's office. Miss Sloan read a paper on The Development of the English Drama and Prof Williams introduced Othello with a sources history. Miss Andrews led the evening as new members joined, next meeting January 2.
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Shakespeare Club
Drake
Christian Church Service Schedule and Events
Sunday school at 9 30 Miss Cora Baird Sept preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 p m Morning sermon Our Two Worlds Evening service themed for ladies The observance of C W E M day Special music by the choir Pastor D D Burt will speak on The Modern Woman A free social for all church youth at the pastor s home Friday evening
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D. D. Burt
Woodmen Elect Officers for Camp No. 355y
Marshall Camp No. 355y elected officers including P C Ezra Slusser, Ed Gagwood, J F Young, E Emerson, Thacker, Robt Sipasde, J W Blizzard, and Pe tery Brosingh. The camp listed 146 members in good standing and noted activity in county records and legal notices involving Janes Gilbert of York.
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Marshall
Ezra Slusser
P. C
Ed Gagwood
J. F Young
E Emerson
Eatort
Thacker, Wafetimith
Sipasde
Circuit Court Disposes Wide Range of Civil and Divorces
The record lists numerous cases disposed in the circuit court including attachments, judgments for plaintiffs, foreclosures, and numerous divorces. Notable entries include Foreclosure for 1226.88 and 624.48, annulment of marriage no answer, and multiple divorces granted or continued. The docket also shows replevin and assumpsit actions, with several cases continued or dismissed by the comptroller.
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Scott
Stull
Harvey
Same
Assumpsit
City of
Casey
Goldie Welsie
Mary Billotti
Eloti
Ganatin
O. C Fuqua
Gasaway
Z & Brant
Emma Brant
Airvorce
National Bank of ‘Shelburing
Geo
Clara Combs
Roscoe
Shonk
Maude Brandenstein
Brandenstein
Malissa Chivers
Geo Chivers
Jack Roger
Matilda J
Bennett
Bertha Foster
Rolland Foster
Fannie Bryant
Ray Bryant
Maud Stanfield
James BR Stan
Frank Cole
B . Kimlin
Elnora Davis
Jefferson C Davis
Comph
Sam Thompson
Tex Olinger
County Court
R L Partiow
A B Bean
Oil Well Supply Co
Henry G. Jackson
Pis
L Robinson
Carrie Stepp
F Johnson
Highwhys Anderson
Ryder
Lyman
Hugh Engles
Aba
Zcarent
Fletchers
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Rand
Ian
Baltimore
Giese
Taft
Hughes
New-York
Bryan
Peither
Harmon
Parker
Roosevelt
Wilden
Mharmon
Underwood
Clark
Democratic Party
Democratic
Ieee BS
Bryant Inal
Indies
Pete
Farmers’ Institute
Args
Ste. Haget BeehMade
Aes Sae
John Fredenberger
Daisy Marie Parker
DePauw Glee Club
Igi Tolloway
Poms Lawrenee
Clark Pechherlang
Marion
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