Report of the Investigating Committee on County Officers
County officers scrutiny reveals County Clerk T. Martin owes the county 1671.30 plus 2732.83 noted in reports. The committee says his books show 4400.13 due county and questions ten thousand in claimed fees over four years. Board authorizes counsel and $1000 for related expenses as it selects grand jurors and denies a deputy clerk raise.
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Thelcttef
the. Board of
AW. T. ‘Martin
Shis Books
T." Martin
Martin
Reddina
Spire
Aesteey
Gertifs
Parker
Township
A’p. Hammond
D O ‘Moore
Wabash
W. N. Snedeker
Lyman ‘Handley
Westfield
Charles‘ Stilwell
J.P. Lowe
York
George Cline
J. M."mccrory
Anderson
Johnny Boesinger
Henry
Miller
Harry
McDaniel
Eputy
Les
Poard
H. Black
John Cole
Miller Welch Wedding Honors Pink and White Theme
The wedding of RELey ty MillerWelsh featured a pink and white color scheme with a crpe dome and ferns. Miss Nina Welsh played the wedding march from Lohengrin. Maude Murphy performed the bridal music as the bride and groom, joined by Anna Welsh and minister, processed to the parlor. Guests included Herman Welsh Louisville Ky A D Van Houtin North Dakota L R Miller Marley Joe Welsh Marshall Nina Welsh Lesser Illinois. the couple will reside in Regent North Dakota.
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Ee “Whitten
Tilbithe
Nina Welsh
Lohengrin
Ferns
John Henry Welsh
North Dakota
L. R. Miller
Marley
Joe Welsh
Marshall
Lesser, Ill
Pilgrims Anniversary Address at Congregational Church
Zeigler will give an address on Americas Debt to Congregationalism next Sunday at 10:45 in commemoration of the 294th anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims.
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Zeigler
America
Howard Files' Contest Shifts House Balance in 34th District
Contested returns claim two Democrats and one Republican should sit in the 34th senatorial district instead of two Republicans and one Democrat. Republicans Drake and Green and Democrat Purdum were originally elected. A Coles County tally error could replace Green with Howard, while the state canvassing board declares Howard elected and notes possible Green contest. Democrats may gain control of the state senate as two Cook County Democrats initially defeated are deemed elected.
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House
Stevenson
Harry. W. Drake
E. Walter” Green
Charles A. Purdum
Coles County
Robert
Howard
Green
Cook County
State Senate
Paris Names First Policewoman Mrs Brooks Truant Official
Paris grants Mrs H M Brooks sworn in by Mayor Baum as policewoman with full authority but not armed. Her role focuses on school truancy enforcement and related duties in the city. The move signals progress in women’s rights in Paris.
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Paris
M. Brooks
Baum
Paris Beacon
New Woodman Officers Elected by Modern Woodmen Chapter
Officers were elected Thursday night including Ezra Siusser as clerk and Earl Nightlinger as watchman along with Ww. Ay Ie Ww. Blizzard Panker Ed Biersos as clerk Will Thompson as cort Beri Ogle as watchman Peter Brossman as manager and sentry An oyster supper followed the meeting conclusion.
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Ezra
Siusser
A. C
Earl Nightlinger
Bizzard
Panker
Biersos
Will
Thompson
Cort
Beri 'Ogle
Peter Brossman
Greenhouse Sold and New Manager Takes Over
H G Hershey has sold his greenhouse to Max Zechau of Lake Forest who assumed possession Monday. Zechau is an experienced florist planning an up to date operation. Also, Howard C Philippe of Orange township was found insane Saturday and taken to the asylum by Sheriff Wallace.
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H.g.hershey
Max. Zechau
Lake Forest
Mr. Zschaw
Shaw
Howard C. Phillipe
Orange
Auna
Wallace
Gift Suggestion: Engraved Calling Cards For Christmas
Handsomely printed or engraved calling cards make acceptable Christmas presents. Get your orders in early at the Herald office.
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Herald
Death of Mrs Erast Fawley At Home On Mulberry Street
Mrs James Fawley died Monday at her Mulberry Street home after a short illness from typhoid fever. Annie Pence born in Chatham Ohio June 14 1846 married James Fawley Sept 25 1863. Four children. one daughter died at age seven. Sons Arista Burton Arey live in the West Robinson Ohio and Marshall Ohio. Funeral services conducted by Rev E G Sandmeyer. body taken to Newark Ohio for burial.
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James
Fawley
Mulberry ‘Street
Annie ‘Pence
Chatham
Ohio
James Fawley
Arista Fawley
Bur‘ton Fawley
Marshall
E. G. Sandmeyer
Newark
Robber’s Victim Dies In Chicago Family Heir to Estate
Edward Henbest was summoned to Chicago area after the death of Mrs Mary R Flavelle following an Italy robbery and shooting. The Chicago social worker died Friday at Park Ridge after an autopsy found a 28 caliber brass bullet. An Italian student was arrested in Florence and reportedly confessed. Mrs Flavelle left no surviving children. her husband died in 1873.
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Edward Henbest
Chicago
Nice
Mary R. Flavelle
Italy
Herald
Flavelle
Florence
Real Estate Transfers Pass Through Local Registry
The list records transfers from Pearly Dee to W C Surner and others, with payments ranging from 50 to 17 000 dollars. Other deeds include Arthur to Pearly Dee for 2000 dollars and Charles Short to Homer Fisher for a Bay area lot valued at 500 dollars.
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Pearly Dee
W C ‘Surner
Dulaney
Casey
Frank
Arthur
Charles. S Short
Homer Fisher
Cimberland
Chas M “Sanford
Chinton
Becksie
Sarah A Frakes
Zenas Applegate
Geo G Robertson
H.M Brooke
Fred’ E Shade
Elisha B. Hurst
Auburn
Margaret Dick
Fred
Shade
William ‘Williford
J.C ‘Barnes
McKeen
Wean Valle’ Garrison
W. C. Funk
Howell Marriage Ties Muskogee Business Family
C B Howell youngest son of Mr and Mrs Edward Howell married Lena Belle Johnson in a quietMusgrooke Oklahoma ceremony Sunday November 29 They will reside in Muskogee where Mr Howell is connected with a large local business and the couple are described as popular in social circles
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C. B. Howell
Edward ‘Howell
Muskogee
Okla
Misa
Lena Belle Johnson
A E. Johnson
Teale
Firma ‘of
Eastern Star Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
The Order of the Eastern Star elected officers for the ensuing year on Monday night. Ladies named include Mrs Lizzie Salling as worthy matron and Mrs ER Kellogg as worthy patron. Mollie Smith Flozza Smith served as secretary with Mrs Frank Hurst as treasurer and Mrs Mas Lupher as conductress. GS Hallauer and Mrs Hallauer noted as associate conductresses.
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Order of the ‘Eastern
Lizzie” ‘Salling
OW. Kellogg
Marriage Notice for Alvis Campbell and Esther Barnes
Marriage themes record notes Alvis Campbell and Esther Barnes both of Wabash township plus Clarence Funk and Sisie Mumford both of Casey township.
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Alvis.Campbell
Esther ‘Barnes
Wabash
Clarence Funk
Sisie Mumford
Casey
City Christmas Tree Legend Recalls German Origin and Local Plan
An old tale ties Christmas tree to St Wilfred and Thor myth, recounting a fir replacing a thunder oak after a Christian conversion. Marshall's municipal tree, arranged by the D A R, will stand at the courthouse square with carols by a male choir at 7 and 8 PM on Christmas Eve.
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Wilfred
Germany
Thor
Gregor
Phazel
Grundhar
Judah
Marshall
Court House Square
Ballot billing and a bicycle theft dispute
A critical editorial accuses a Democrat newspaper of padding election billings. It claims a boy faced theft of a $3 bicycle while the editor seeks $75 for publishing the ballot, with other papers charging less. The Board of Supervisors allegedly passes a $45 overcharge by trimming rivals’ bills by ten cents.
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Board of Supervisors
Burglars Break Into Cole and Cole Office
Burglars entered the abstract office of Cole and Cole Saturday night and tried to break into the fire proofs vault but gave up. About $2 in change was taken from the money drawer and many internal revenue stamps were stolen. Afterward they likely joined in the exclamation God bless Woodrow Wilson.
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Cole & Cole
God
Woodrow Wilson
Whadda Y Know About That Dan Stover Courthouse Janitor
Dan Stover, the new courthouse janitor, says it is his duty to keep the building clean and neat. He promises his enthusiasm will not lessen before next summer and that the grounds around the county building will be put in good shape and kept that way.
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Dan’ Stover
Itv
Typhoid Claims Popular Local Youth
Sockler, a well known young man of Ernkt and son of the late Lever Sockler, died Monday of typhoid. He was aged years. Funeral services were held this morning at Grand Turn church, conducted by Rev. L. J. Ehrhardt, with interment in Marshall cemetery.
Medical Society Meeting Discusses Malignant Tumors
The Clark County Medical Society met in the courthouse at 2 p m last Thursday with Drs McCullough Johnson S G Bradley R H Bradley L J Weir Prewett Marlow Haslitt Pearce Mitchell S W Weir Burnside and Dr G B Thomas of Hazel Dell present. Discussions covered neuritis of the face and arm knee effusion cases and a well prepared paper on malignant tumors urging removal of suspicious lumps and benign tumors when beneficial.
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Clark County Medical Society
Court House
Drs. McCullough
Johnson
S. GC. Bradley
R. H
Bradley
L. J. Weir
Prewett
Marlow
Haslitt
Pearce
Mitchell
S. W. Weir
Burnside
G. B. Thomas
Hazel Dell
S. C. Bradley
P. P. Haslitt
Christmas Services at Methodist Church Next Sunday
Christmas morning services will feature a sermon and special music. At 7 p.m. the choir will perform a Christmas cantata titled The Messiah's Advent led by Mr. James Cosgrove. Public is invited. The Brotherhood and Sunday School plan a giving Christmas. Donations to Chas. H. Smith or Mrs. Ella Deaner.
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James Cosgrove
Brotherhood
Chas. H. Smith
The
Ella Deaner
S. S
Miller Has Narrow Escape at Auburn Mill
George Ragan operates a small grist mill in Auburn powered by a gasoline engine. While oiling the running engine last Wednesday, the fly wheel key snagged his clothing, tearing off all fabric except his shoes. He suffered two broken ribs a deep head gash and extensive bruising but escaped serious injury.
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George Ragan
Auburn
Davis Home in Paris Burns, Loss Full Insured
The fine residence of Dr. and Mrs. W B Davis of Paris, formerly of Marshall, burned early Sunday with all contents. A two story brick building housed household goods and valuable surgical instruments. Origin of the fire unknown. Loss estimated at $10,000, only partly insured. Mrs Davis is daughter of Dr J R Covington of the city.
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W. B. Davis
Paris
Marshall
Martinsville Soldier Bravely Serves With Moose Jaw Unit
Martinsville area native Harlan Rush, son of Mrs. Malinda Rush, former high school student, serves with the Moose Jaw regiment in Canada and Europe. The unit is noted for bravery on the firing line.
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Martinsville
Europe
Harlan Rush
Malinda Rush
Moose Jaw
Canada
New Masons Elect Officers at Marshall Lodge
The Marshall Masonic lodge held its annual election on Wednesday night with J. L. Whiteside as Worshipful Master Roy Loyd as Senior Warden W T Platt as Junior Warden J W Fred Gorham as Treasurer and Burny D Smith as Secretary. Miss Belle Turner Hybarger and J Silas Moffitt were married Saturday at the bride’s parents in Paris. They will visit St Louis then reside on a farm near Paris.
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Marshall Masonic Lodge
J. L. Whiteside
W. M. Roy Loyd
W. T. Platt
J. W. Fred Gorham
Treas
Burny
D, Smith
Sec
Marshall
Belle Turner Hybarger
J. Silas Moffitt
Paris
St Louis
Paria
Defense of Wirz in new Andersonville study reviewed
Washington, Dec. 5. Lt James Madison Page, former 6th Michigan Cavalry, argues in The True Story of Andersonville that Major Henry Wirz faced a conspiracy against the truth of history. Page claims Wirz was not responsible for prisoner deaths and that testimony at Wirz’s trial misrepresented events.
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Washington, D. C
James Madison Page
6Th Michigan Cavalry
Andersonville
Henry Wirz
Capitol Hill
Cappitol Hill
Wirz
South
Page
Lt. Page
Jefferson Davis
James A. Seddon
Howell Cobb
W. Shelby Reid
R ‘R ‘Stevenson
Ss. P. Moore
W. J .W. Curr
James Duncan
Wesley W. Turner
Benjamin Harris
U. S
St Page
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Lewis
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Erast Fawley
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Pete Te Ay
Howell
Eastern Star
Medical “Society” Meeting
Methodist Church Notes
Davia
Masons
Mary
James Swiss
Afom
Michigan
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