Christmas in Marshall and nearby towns noted
Local notices list holiday visits, shopping, and gatherings in Marshall and Martinsville. Families, clergy, and merchants appear, with mentions of Miss Nettie Garver in Indianapolis, Dr Allard opening an eye office, and Christmas preparations at the Marshall Greenhouse and Union Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UEC Istinas
Ee Reui
Dhsaust
Ruth
Lucile” Deahl
Martiniseine
Allard
Marshall House
Ifree
New Archer
Marshall Club
Melrose Notes and School Closures Reported
The Martinsville area recounts a week of activity with Revival services closing, poultry dressing efforts by locals, and a Sudden school closure at Prairie township due to illness. Mentions include Miss Myrtle Peridleton teaching at the Martinville school and ongoing local charitable meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Trump
Martinsville
West ‘Union
sMonday
Wesley
Cornwell
Our
Hyus
Hays
Yeas
A - Prairie’ School
Fin Martingville Township
Myrtle “Peridléton
Funeral Wish for Kind Words and Bouquets
A reflective poem speaks of longing for gentle words and acts after death, preferring flowers now to later praise. It contrasts bitter yesterday with generous remarks, imagining kindness arriving with bouquets in life and sorrow after. A local ad notes Margerine priced at 20 cents per pound at Parsons.
Social Roundup of Recent Visits and Local Doings
Jim Adams visited Terre Haute on Tuesday while Sam Hogue traveled to Marshall on Saturday. Mike Moulter and his wife visited the latter's daughter, and Jim Adams with his wife and Carjie Lowry spent Sunday with Jo Adams. Vera Caldwell of Mattoon is visiting her parents. Laura Ingale of Paris is visiting her sister Mrs Joe Travioli. Harry Cork Abe Garver and Cleve dined with Walter Adams and family. Frank Tobias and wife Abe Garver Miss Carrie Lowry Cleve Garver Otis Adams and Clyde Adams were Marshall visitors this week. See Hines of Plain and fancy jams before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Adams
Terre
Haute
Sam Hogue
Marshall
Mike Moulter
Vera Caldwell
Mattoon
Carjie Lowry
Jo. Adams
Laura Ingale
Paris
Joe Travioli
Harry Cork
Abe Garver
Cleve
Walter Adams
Frank Tobias
Carrie Lowry
Cleve Garver
Otis Adams
Clyde Adams
Local notes and business chatter from Vandalia area
Lawrence Chapman on the sub list interurban talk and Christmas greetings. Mrs Dugan visiting relatives at Centralia. Blacksmiths busy shoeing horses. Wm Lingafelter of Camargo a guest with Lingafelter family. Vandalia Gas Co drills three wells with two dry and one oil. drilling next on Clark Blaine man’s farm. Claypool & Son close out stock with bargains in planes and jewelry. Parsons oysters advertised. Bubeck & Gallagher offer a mission desk and chair for 740 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Spivey
Geo
Frank Geffs
Mrs. Dugan
Centralia
Claypool & Son
Temperance Chauffeur Hinted In Aerial Tale
A historical snippet hints that an airplane chauffeur may advocate temperance yet could still fall prey to drinking. The remark reflects era attitudes toward alcohol and respectable professions.
Haylland China on Display at Dolls
Readable fragments show a sale or display of Haylland china pieces at Dolls, including plain and decorated items. The item list is partial but indicates a focused collection featured in a shop setting.
Rhymarried Woman Says Husband Never Grumbles at Home
A reading notes a married woman claiming her husband never grumbles around the house when away, reflecting domestic sentiment and social chatter from the period.
Hats Sale At Store Offers Bargains For All
All trimmed hats go on sale with many bargains to be found at the store. Don’t miss the chance to pick up hats at reduced prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ayla
Ara Hasse
Ben Parkers
Tb Pacific
Ett
Jacob Laufman
Miss Maude
Terre Hauté
Jd ‘Swern and Family
Tidhandlis
Hilda
Seta
Spangier
Terre Haute
Blanche Spangler
Nettie Garver
Indianapolis
Frank Hippard
F. W. Booth
Washington, D. C
Mayme Finn
Veronica Ramsey
Arcola
Chas. ‘H. Statting
Elminnie S. Atwons
Casey
EL. Pletcher
Gertrude Logue
Morris Logue
Mt. Clemens
Helen
Piltéiare
Wesleyan Collage
Délanwerex
I. P
James Finn
Howard. Rubel
Carit + Schester
Will McGoff
Lima
Ohio
George Pulver
Keota
George
Charles K. Leslie
Vanalia
Wagemar- Tast
Arguerite van Horn
Parsons
John Griffith
Kansas City
Russell Brown
M. Sallins
Nolan Bros
Grant Monts
Charleston
Anna Davis
Westfield
Frank Holmes
Monrovia
Ind
Ruth McNutt
Howard Rubel
Dorothy Forsythe
Paria
Miss Snedeker
Lucy Shaw
Frank Greenough
Billie Burke
the Grand
the Herald
Raymond Kaufman
Belleville
Warren Shipe
Texas
Chas
J B. Taylor
Buel Morris
Wm. Detrick
Rev . L. Pletcher
Harvey Winterrowd
Harry Maurer
Grant Pritchard
John Brossman
Everett Black
Wash Hollenbeck
Ed Beaale
W. A Williams
Martinsville Lodge
Walter’ Lackey
Homer Guinnip
Melrose
Asbury
Lawrence Chapman
Merry Christmas
H Jy
Bubeck & Gallagher
the Union Shoe Store
Phoenix
Phoenix Matters Hosiery Over Gaiters
Leggins
West Union, Ill
Leeds-Murphy Optical Co
Seventh St
Trust Building
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