Martinsville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Graduation
Mr and Mrs J W Wood of Robinson and Afr. and Mrs Harry Griffin and Mr and Mrs M EB Overholt and Wood visited Mr and Mrs W F Wood in Casey. Miss Alta McIntosh of Fairfax high school Los Angeles graduated February 2 1928. she is a former Martinsville girl. James Hamblen of Chicago arrived in Martinsville for an extended visit with his sister Miss Lillian Hamblen. Mr and Mrs R J Cooper entertained Mr and Mrs Arthur Henley and son Don for dinner. Mrs RR Winterrowd returned home after a few days in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Wood
Robinson and
Afr
Harry Griffin
M EB. Overholt
Wood
W F Wood
Casey
Charles McIntosh
Alta McIntosh
Fairfax High School
Los Angeles
Calif
R J Cooper
Arthur Henley
Don
Winterrowd
Terre Haute
Westfield News Roundup Shows Local Health and Meetings
Mrs Mike Everhart is reported to be slowly improving after a lengthy illness. The U B church annual Thank offering meeting will be held at 230 o clock next Thursday at Mrs George Polk's home. A rider returned from Cleveland where he attended a United Brethren delegate meeting on church issues. D A Lee shows improvement after months of illness. E T Pinnell and son Robert visited Glenn Pinnell at Champaign where he studies at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Everhart
U B
George Polk
Cleveland
Ohio
United Brethren
United States
Canada
D A Lee
E T Pinnell and Son
Robert
Glenn Pinnell
Champaign
University
Paralyzed Mrs LeFever Dies After Sunday Illness Near Casey
Mrs David LeFever was stricken with paralysis while at the WB church Sunday last and died Wednesday night after homecare two miles west of Casey. Other notes mention Mr and Mrs R M Wi Fartand of Sharer ba visiting, Mrs MicFarland and family, Terr Haute visitors with Harold Whites, and local family outings to Brazil and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David LeFever
Casey
R M Wi Fartand
Sharer
MicFarland
Mre JQ
Harold Whites
Haute
AM Myers Woot
Haawaardd
H Das Wafe
Thursdas G Homer
Eugene O Galmeor
Brazil
Indianapolia
Chris Kegan
Ralph Eliott
Mio
Roy Jobneenman
Belair
Funeral notes and local visits cited in Crooked Creek area
The record lists a funeral for Willie Kirby attended by Mr to Mrs Ramsey and daughter Ruby at Oliver with preaching planned at Mt Moriah church Sunday night February 5. It also notes visiting relatives and local residents including Mr and Mrs Charles Bostuk of Shelburn, Scott Baker and family of Indian adults, Mrs William Dale of Sullivan, Urban son Edward Buckner of Decatur visiting grandson, and other family moments in the Crooked Creek area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or Ramsey
Ruby
Willie Kirby
Oliver
Mt Moriah
Am Toukson
Rela ‘Tees du
Preaching Circuit Notes and Local Moves in Choctaw Area
The item notes preaching at the Choctaw place Saturday night and Sunday with Eld Grant French of Marmel and Georg Graham of near West York. Georg Graham bought the Frank Miller farm and will move there soon. Clara Norton from Terre Haute visited over Sunday with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georg Graham
Near West York
Frank Miller
Clara Norton
Terre Haute
Armstrong Conrad Bartrum Returns Home From Marshall Visit
Conrad Bartrum came home Friday after a brief stay with his nerve Mrs Ada Yants at Marshall. Jesse Lowe remains quite sick. Mrs Clark Irwin returned from Indianapolis after two weeks with her son Earl and his wife who has been in the hospital. Mrs Cora Morgen, working in Terre Haute, spent Sunday with home folks. Aaron Spencer and wife of West Terre Haute visited Glenn Sweitzer and wife. Mr and Mrs Fulner and bride left Thursday for Chicago where they will seek a home. Mrs Pred Pina was operated on for salistenes and is gaining nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Bartrum
Ada Yants
Marshall
Jesse Lowe
Clark Irwin
Indianapolis
Earl
Cora Morgen
Terre Haute
Aaron Spencer
West ‘Terra Wants
Ed Spencer
Chilig
Glenn Sweitzer
Fulner
Bride
Chicago
Fake cureall warnings urge radio caution against quacks
The piece warns against fake curealls sold via radio and pleads for common sense. It urges avoiding advertisers who push miracle cures, notes that capable physicians do not need radio ads, and advises checking with the State Board of Health before trusting sensational promises. It cautions against quacks not affiliated with medical societies and warns about risks to health and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Urbana student Dolson visits with family on Sunday
Dolson a student at Urbana spent Sunday with his parent. Mrs Speary Clay pool Miss Nanes Claspool who teach at Jeff Jravis School also spent Sunday with home folks. Shooteat Mrs Pebert Pindys were guests of their son Okel and family at Terre Haute Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qty Charpool
Urbana
Miooant
Speary Clay Pool
Nanes Claspool
Jeff Jravis
Pebert Pindys
Okel
Terre Haute
Fa Allright Fa Allright Ferry Kammacher's Car Fire
A vehicle owned by Ferry Kammacher burned on a pre Friday scene. Fire crews arrived to extinguish the blaze, with no immediate report of injuries. Cause under investigation as bystanders watched the car become fully engulfed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry Kammacher
Relatives Visit Noted At Paris And Terre Haute
Virgil Morgan of near Paris visits relatives for a few days while Elsie Strohm spends time with her brother and family in Terre Haute, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Morgan Ouf
Paris
Elsie Strohm
Terre Haute
Obituary: John Kenneth Manhart Dies at 21 in Darwin Township
John Kenneth Manhart born December 25 1906 in Darwin township died January 24 1928 at age 21. He married Pauline Varrel of Chicago on July 27 1924 and they had one daughter Catherine Jane. Survived by wife and daughter parents three sisters and two brothers. Funeral held January 28 at West Union Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Leach. interment Brick Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kenneth
William
Qla Manhart
Darwin Township
Hfe
John
Pauline Varrel
Chicago
Catherine Jane
Charles Tingley
Marshall
Randall Haddix
West Union
Milo Cline
Gary
Ind
Albert
Paul
Indiana
West Union Baptist Church
Howard Leach
Brick Cemetery
Week's Recorded Transfers In Martinsville Areas
DH Hills and wife transfer to J E McCrory a lot in Martinsville. Lucinda J Johnson transfers land in section 36 9 14 to William W Willison for $1. Harry B Dulaney to Nellie Craig Myles land in 23 10 11 for $1. Leonard A Marrs and wife to Rattie Purdino a lot in Marshall. A C Whitlock to Charles Whitlock and in West Ashton for $1. Nan Weight to A G Whitlock land in West Tinton for $1. AB Gell and wife to WY Locke a lot in Casey for $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DH. Hills
J. E. McCrory
Martinsville
Lucinda J. Johnson
Wm. W. Willison
Harry B. Dulaney
Nellie Craig Myles
Leonard A. Marrs
Rattie Purdino
Marshall
A. C Whitlock
Charles ‘Whitlock
West Asilon
Nan Weight
A. G. Whitlock
West Tinton
A B Gell
WY. P. Locke
Casey
Honest Jane and the Lost Banknotes in London
Jane Baird a Midwestern schoolteacher travels to Europe and finds five hundred dollars in pounds in a London bank. A kindly clerk arranges a reward if unclaimed, leading to a dinner invitation from Mr Ludlow. Mrs Ludlow, with her son, hints Jane may gain more than money from the encounter. School supplies from this country are being adapted to the Butch West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Baird
Middle West
American Express Company
London
Jane
Europe
Regent Street
Banking Department
Baird
Janes
Ike
Ludiew
Swan
Edgar
Ludlow
Miss Baird
Ali
Denver
Mrs. Ludlow
West Indies
Obituary of John McGee aged 62 in Marshall cemetery
John McGee born July 25 1865 in Vigo County Indiana died January 18 1928 aged 62 years 6 months 24 days. Married to Rose Liffick September 19 1888 with ten children. Survived by wife nine children Bessie Barnhart Nellie Pickens Ruby Kesler Owen Edgar Frank John Jr Marjorie Vera 12 grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral at home officiated by Rev Bert Eckel with burial in Marshall cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Elizabeth McGee
Vigo County
Ind
Rose Liffick
Bessie Barnhart
Staunton
Nellie Pickens
Terre Haute
Ruby Kesler
Owen
Edgar
Clark County
Frank
Chicago
John Jr
Marjorie
Vera
Bert Eckel
Marshall Cemetery
James B. Doolittle, 70, Dies in Townsend Wisconsin
James B. Doolittle was born June 21, 1857 in Crawford County Illinois and died January 7, 1928 in Townsend Wisconsin of heart disease at age 70 years 6 months 17 days. He married Mary I Beel on March 6, 1890 and had three children Susie Ernest and Herman. He joined the Methodist church then the Baptist church at McKeen and was known for honesty in business. He lived in Dennison and Marshall, later Wabena, and five years in Townsend. Survived by wife one daughter two sons their wives two grandchildren three sisters Alert Lingafelter Melissa Postlewaite and Jacob Hart. Funeral January 11, 1928 in Townsend with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B Doolittle
Crawford County
Ilinois
Townsend
Wis
Mary I. Beel
Annapolis
Susie
Ernest
Herman
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
McKee
Helens
Montana
Townsend Cemetery
Notice of Publication in Chancery Case 1928
State of Haois in Clark county through circuit court for March term 1928. George Raudebaugh vs Joseph Raudebaugh Hattie Beil Boston John Raudebaugh Melvin Raudebaugh. Affidavit of non residency filed. Non residents must appear March 12 1928 Marshall Illinois. If not, bill confessed and decree entered. Clerk Russell L Riley. Complainant's solicitor H R Snavely. Advertisement 5-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Haois
Clark County
A. D
George Raudebaugh
Joseph Raudebaugh
Hattie Beil Boston
John Raudebaugh
Melvin Raudebaugh
Hattie Bell Boston
Circuit Court
Marshall
Russell L. Riley
Ilinois
H. R. Snavely
Political bids for township road and highway posts
Multiple candidates announce campaigns for Road Commissioner and Highway Commissioner in Marshall and Wabash townships, subject to Democratic and Republican primaries. Frank Haenig R C Fix Frank Cooper and Chas Smittkamp promoted by Herald. Pred Latter seeks Republican support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Township
Frank Haenig
R. C. Fix
Herald
Frank Cooper
Chas. Smittkamp
Wabash Township
Bus line changes schedule for Danville Mount Carmel route
Marshall will start and stop at points for the Danville Mount Carmel bus line as schedule changes. A bus leaves Marshall for Danville at 7:20 AM and returns at 12:35 PM then goes to Robinson before returning to Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. ,Carmel-Danville
Danville-Mt. Carmel
Marshall
Danville
Robinson
Mar
Fragmentary schedule note from Danville to Marshall
A partial timetable mentions a trip at 2 45 PM to Danville and a return to Marshall around 7 30 PM with unclear details. The fragment lacks complete data on dates or transport.
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Martinsville Planet
Westfield
Westfield Review
Casey Banner
Crooked Creek
York
Armstrong
John Joseph Gaines, M. D
Dolson
AVON
Bartmess
Vey
John Manhart
Honest Jane
John McGee
James B. Doolittle
the Herald
Chancery
Jared
Finois
LEW Easter Barn
Illinois
Hi. G. Casteel Frazier
Morris & Hale
Eid Bright
Court House
National Paved Road
Jersey
Black Jersey
Poland
China
Farrow
Robert and Everett Smitley Macklin
Steven
LeSeure’s Cash Store
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