Debs and Oil Deals Highlight Local Industry News
The article reports on major oil deals in Crawford and Clark counties with the Ohio Oil Company acquiring Parker-Eawards holdings, producing around 400 barrels daily. It also notes the Riddle Oil Company's extensive Crawford Clark operations, 1,200 producing acres plus 2,000 leased wildcat land, and Illinois wells totaling 3 865 barrels last week across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker-Eawards ‘Oil Company
Crawford and Clark
Equnties
Ohio Oil Company
Guitedan
Riddle Oil Company
Crawford and
Clark
Lawrence ,County
Illinois
Ilinois
Crawford County
Lawrence
Marion
Jersey
Jackson
Jefferson
Denial by Marshall Confederate Veteran on Stone's River Group
Bo J. Wilson of Marshall denies joining the National Association of Survivors of the Battle of Stone's River at the Terre Haute convention. He says he attended invited by Captain Ed Harlan and merely signed the register when asked, not becoming a member. He notes long Clark County residence and friendly ties with Union veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo J. Wilson
Marshall
Stone’s River
National Association of Survivors
Terre Haute
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Ed Harlan
Samuel Preyo
Clark County
Petition Filed to Put Anti Saloon Question on Ballot
Dick Mortoi and attorney Fred Bartlett filed with the town clerk a petition asking the election print the proposition Shall this town continue to be anti saloon territory on the ballot. The 328 signers seek a ballot decision amid county history of anti liquor sentiment and local improvements noted by the Marshall Herald urging careful review of signatures and legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Mortoi
Fred Bartlett
Taylor
Mark Twain
Herald
Marshall
Clark County
Death of Fred Swern Shocks Marshall Community
A Marshall obituary reports the death of Fred Swern born May 3 1888 on a farm east of Marshall. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Jay Swern and lived in Marshall since moving from the rural area. He had a youthful habit and had been ill with disease last summer after leaving school and helping his father at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshally
Fred#Swern
Jay Swern
Fred ‘Tobias
Swett
Jwas
Marshall
Ito
Big City
Baa
Hi “Nome
Leang
Ely
Esteen- Se Raul
Declined With Thanks for Civil Service Exam Invitation
Sheriff Davison received an invitation from the St Clair county sheriff to witness the execution of Willis Clark on February 18. He declined, stating he has no interest and wishes the matter settled. The record notes a sentiment of entertainment needs and an acknowledgment of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
St Clair County
Willis Clark
Ty Ra iF Evangelical Church Notice
Notice reads Ty Ra iF Evangelical Church notice regarding service or meeting. Readable fragments indicate location and event but details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Ra If Evangelical Church
Hees
Postage Stamp Change Notice for Rural Delivery
A postal notice informs rural carriers that starting on the fifteenth a new rule requires patrons to affix stamps on mail or place the exact coin in a labeled paper wrapper inside the envelope for convenient pickup. The change aims to simplify coin collection by carriers on rural routes.
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Jose
Mass Meeting Called by Ladies at Baptist Church
A mass meeting of the ladies and young ladies of the city is called to meet at the Baptist church Sunday at 2 30 pm to consider a question of vital importance to the people of Marshall. Signed by Mrs. R H Bradley Mrs H Cock rail Mrs Ada Miller Mrs Robert Griffin Mrs Emma Bamesberger Mrs Mary J Black Mrs J D Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Marshall
R. H. Bradley
H. Cockrail
Ada Miller
Robert Griffin
Emma Bamesberger
Mary J. Black
J. D. Dawson
Jury Drawn for March Circuit Court Term
County officials drew appetit jurors for the March term of the circuit court. Names include C. J. Deaner Francis Rush Darwin Wm Gard Oliver Draper O Taybeneck Dolson M M Snyder Wes Millhouse Charles Schwartz Anderson Wm Zeigler James Craig Johnson Jesse Mullen Marshall Ed English J W Ingram John Brossman H D Bullard Geo O Baird Ross Holler Wm Findley Ed Garwood Reuben Lovell Wm Bite Dan Stover Martinville Earl Buckle H O Athey P W Huffman Chas Tingley Harry Miller Wabash Wm Fraker Joe Traviol York Joseph Webb.
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Snavely
Omerson
Fredenberger
Casey Township
C.J. Deaner
Francis Rush
Darwin
Wm. Gard
Oliver Draper
J. W. Ingram
John Brossman
H. D. Bullard
Geo. O. Baird
Ross Holler
Wm. Findley
Ed Garwood
Reuben Lovell
Wm. Bite
Dan Stover
Martingville
Earl Buckle
H. O. Athey
P. W. Huffman
Chas. Tingley
Harry Miller
Wabash
Wm. Fraker
Joe Traviol
York
Joseph Webb
Terre Haute Normal High Beats Marshall 35 to 10
M T H S defeated Marshall high school 35 to 10 in the Normal gym on Saturday evening. Marshall faces Paris on February 11 for its next game. The article notes upcoming classes and a new candidate for sheriff.
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Terre Haute
Charleston Normal
M. T. BH
Township Collector In Wa Pease Center
A township collector post is described for Wa Pease Center with responsibilities and duties outlined for local revenue and assessment tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al A
Wa' Pease Cenat
West Union community notices and movements
Will Pyle visited Ridge Farm Monday Otis Landers was at the county seat Tuesday Will Marvin bought Foster Martin stock of goods at this place Will Poorman and family of Marshall visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday Roscoe Pratt returned home to see Coast Folks Saturday night Henry Weldon and wife moved to Marshall Several from here attended the K of P banquet at Marshall Tuesday evening Shorty the barber moved to Klondike Illinois Coast Folks the play given at Prevo’s opera hall was well attended both nights Several from Marshall and Hutsonville attended the play Saturday The Methodists began a pro tracted meeting here Sunday night George Commondy and wife of Marshall visited his father and family last week Commodore Vargas bought the John Ferguson property and will move there Miss Mextie Adams of Clinton came to visit friends and attend the play Saturday
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Will Pyle
Ridge Farm
Otis Landers
Will Marvin
Foster Martin
Will Poorman
Marshall
Roscoe Pratt
Henry Weldon
Shorty
Klondike
Elven
Prevo
Opera
Marshall and
Hutsonville
George Commondy
Commodore Vargas
John Ferguson
Mextie Adams
Clinton
Ind
Local Social Notes Highlight Pleasant Grove and Martinsville
Sunday activities include Henry Morgan at Pleasant Grove with John Dawson. Jon Wallace moves his saw mill to Murphy Morgan lumber yard and joins the company. Spelling winners Clive Morgan and Letetia Murphy led the class. teachers’ meeting in Martinsville. Nora Jackson visits sister Mrs. Riley Van Pelt. residents in Clarksville, Salem, and nearby towns attend gatherings while small remodeling and business trips are noted.
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Henry Morgan
John Dawson
Pleasant Grove
Jon Wallace
Murphy-Morgan Lumber Company
Como Murphy
Marshall Grace Hutchings
Letetia Murphy
Martinsville
Sable van Pelt
Salem
Nora Jackson
Riley van Pelt
Riley Van Pelt, of this vicinity, ‘+Chas, Burkett
Alpha Claypool
Clarksville
Clive Morgan
Étitia Murphy
James Burkett
Ross Shank
iBon Veach
Marneville
Eae
Murphy
Fred Buschemeyer
Obituary of Rachel Leah Moore 1909 birth dies 1910
Twin daughter of William and Myrtle Marvin Moore born February 3 1909 at West Union. One died within hours, the surviving daughter Rachel Leah died January 26 1910 after whooping cough then pneumonia. Interment was at Shawler cemetery after a short home prayer and song service.
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William
Myrtle Marvin Moore
May Lorene
Rachel Leah
Albert Marvin
West Union
Shawler
Oil Strike Near Terre Haute Reported at Otter Creek Site
Oil was struck in the Otter Creek Oil Co test well near Ellsworth a few miles east of Terre Haute on Friday according to the terse local report.
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Otter , Creek Oil Co
Ellsworth
Terrts Haute
Sale Notice for Farm Stock and Implements Near West Union
Auction announces sale of stock and farm implements two miles north of West Union on Tuesday February 16. Sale held by Samuel Haddix under the aes Mutual Mercantile Agency listing. Impound and collection notices precede, with contact details at 119% and 6th Street.
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Aes Mutual
Mercantile Agency
Afarshall
Samuel Haddix
West Union
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