Local notes from No. 45 area and surrounding towns
Several brief items report school closings at No. 45 on Tuesday and a move to secure a railroad loading station. Albert Bradley plans to move to Wabash, and William Johnson of Auburn died Sunday. Martin Alrey of Needmore made a Monday call. Wesley Snyder went to Lincoln for school. The Van paid Frank Kellem $500 for horse loss. Young people were entertained by Avill Brosman. Mrs Tom Shaffner attended her aunt’s funeral in Connerville Indiana. Petition to change angling road at two points circulating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiomer
Albert’ Bradley
Wabash
William Johnson
Auburn
Martin Alrey
Needmore
Wesley Snyder
Lincoln
Frank Kellem
Avill Brosman
Ivo Points
Tom Shaffner
Connerville
Indiana
Protracted Meeting Continues At Olive Branch
The Olive Branch protracted meeting continues with good interest. Past events include Brother W. P. Chamness and wife dining with J. T Layton. Birchie Connell visited Opal White, and Goldie Ferrer with Amy Swope spent Sunday with the Weber girls. Clinton Weber and Ray Craig visited Ernest Varnsdalen, while Eva Nave returned home from Robinson for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch
W. P. Chamness
J. T Layton
Birchie Connell
Opal White
Goldie Ferrer
Amy Swope
Weber
Clinton Weber
Rayi Craig
Ernest Varnasdalen
Eva Nave
Robinson
Possum Ridge Local Notes and Obituary Briefs
Mrs Mary Ann Cunningham improves from illness. Carrie Lowry visited relatives. Will Sweet and wife of Shelburn visiting kin. Lem Hill of Danville Illinois with Mrs Mary Cunningham’s family. Mrs Emma Waymire of Chrisman visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Morgan Sweet. Walter Scott spent Sunday with sister Myrtle Cunningham. Bert Echle dined with I B McCullough. Dick Wright of dear Freedmore dies Saturday night February 1. Funeral held Auburn Monday evening. interment in Auburn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Possum Ridge
Mary Ann Cunningham
Carrie Lowry
Will Sweet
Shelburn
Lem Hill
Danville
Illinois
Mary Cunningham
Emma Waymire
Chrisman
Morgan Sweet
Walter Scott
Myrtle Cunningham
Bert Echle
I B. McCullough
Dick Wright
Dear Freedmore
Auburn
Martinsville Notes Include Births Visits And Church Revival
Casey welcomed Harvey Deveetse to the family with at least one boy born to Mr and Mrs Jake Nanaway. Various Martinsville residents visited relatives and shopped in nearby towns. A revival at the U Oaks church added fifty one new members. Local business changes include Miss Mettd Pierson moving her millinery to the Golden Rule block and Clark and Christman drug store occupying the vacated building. Shinkle of Martinsville plans to relocate and open a drug store in the former Clark and Christman location.
Fire Destroys Elisha Claypool Farm Dwelling
Last Wednesday afternoon the Elisha Claypool farm dwelling where Ernie Ross resided burned. Ross and wife were away. only the wash house and contents burned despite efforts of Fulton Miller and Jerry Claypool. Loss about 1000 dollars, partly insured. Mrs. Hazel Hamilton died in Colorado and burial occurred in Clarksville. Verge Gallatin and wife visited Martinsville relatives. John Hurst plans to move to Tim Babcock’s farm. Blue Grass meetings continue with 26 now united with the church and more awaiting professed conversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claypool
Marshall
Ross
Hazel Hamilton
Clarksville
Colorado
Clarksville Baptist Church
Frank Lathrop
Verge Gallitin
Martinsville
Sophia Montgomery
John Hurst
Ham Clapp
Tim Babcock
Blue Grass
Visiting relatives and friends across towns
Westfield notes list Miss Flo White visiting sister Mrs. Park Irwin at Longview. Miss Ada Gable went to Lorna to visit friends. Mr. Ulysses Percel from Casey visited his parents Thursday. Miss Jennie Hopper went to Yale Friday for a few days. Mrs. Jennie Reinochl returned from Mattoon. Mrs. Davineon of Martinsville hosted a business trip Thursday. Ethel Senoff went to Kansas on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Flo White
Park Irwin
Longview
Ada Gable
Lorna
Ulysses Percel
Casey
Sunday Visitors and Local Happenings Across Town
Slater Gladys and Saar Miss Ita Bristoe of Kansay visited M L Briscoe and family over Sunday. Mrs Harry Fears who visited her mother returned to Tuscola Friday. Mrs Rackett of Shelbyville visited her mother Mrs Cash midweek. Otto Moore returned Friday from Bloomington to see his brother Oscar. Mrs L J Lowery visited at Mattoon Thursday. Mr Polk Briscoe returned to Springfield Saturday. Mr Earnest Shelly returned to Villa Grove Tuesday after visiting parents. Mrs Mary Danan to stay with her niece Mrs J G Polland. Mrs Etta Schwind, aiding Rev Young in meetings, returned to Vandalia Monday. Uncle Johnny Stewart, one of Hutton township’s oldest settlers, died Monday morning. Dr Albert Collins of Decatur, Ill., and brother to Geo Collins, died after lingering illness. Rev Machey, M E church Casey, preached for Rev Young Monday night. Rev Gunthey, Free Methodist Evangelist, returned to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattéon
Polk Briscoe
Springfield
Earnest
Shelly
Villa Grove
Mary Danan
J. G’ Polland
Etta Schwind
Rev. Young
Vandalia
Ilk
Tohnny
Stewart
Hutton Township
Albert Collins
Decatur
Ill
Geo. Collins
Machey
M. E
Casey
Young
Gunthey
Indianapolis
Moonshine visit and local notable notes in neighborhood
Abraham Lingafelter sale draws a crowd as Moonshine Ed Dehl of Westfield visits relatives in the area. Local social updates mention visits by John Blakeman and Frank Howe, the Cottonwood school closing, and Newton Myers not improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dehl
Westfield
Abraham Lingafelter
Ruben Blakeman
Pusey
John Blakeman
Bowen
Missouri
Frank Howe
Wm Crouch
Cottonwood School
Joan Geffs
Wm. Crouch Sun
Local Notes from Martinsville and Nearby Areas
Martinsville report covers severe weather losses for locals, ongoing M E revival efforts, and a spring election vote on road extensions. Blue Grass revival north of city and various community happenings include visits, illnesses, restaurant changes, farmers’ tomato project, a small fire at Decker tailoring, and a mistaken wagon accident near cattle guards with three horses killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C W_ Fasig
Califirma
Banner Cook
Isaac Sterling
Tanily
Greenup
Blue Grass
H Snavely
Marshall
Hi Daugherty
P. F Kettring
Lincoln
Norh
Wm Seaton
Geo, Ford
Oscar VanHorn
Decker Tailoring House
South Wash Street
Linn
McCabe
Odd Fellows
Ruben Blakeman
Clinton County
Clark
Frank Kilum
Redman
Trio and Town News From Five Points and Beyond
The Rev Haase preached at Five Points Saturday night and Sunday. A letter from Anna Hospital says Chris Murphy is weakening and may dissolve soon. Fred Buschmeyer lost a horse Sunday to a fall on the ice. A large farm dwelling owned by Elisha Claypool and its Contents burned Wednesday the 29th. Mr and Mrs Ernie Ross occupied the house but were away. Claypool from Marshall arrived in time to salvage one bed. Ross had about 70 dollars in the home. Claypool carried small insurance covering only part of the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haase
Anna Hospital
Chris Murphy
Fred Buschmeyer
Ernie Ross
Mr. Claypool
Marshall
Ross
Claypool
Evening fundraiser at Brosman school house
An event at Brosman school house on Friday evening February 14 offers a stall admission to cover expenses. The notice promises an enjoyable program and urges attendance as an appreciated effort for the community.
Local Social Notes from Clarksville Area
Miss Georgiana Stoup visited Mrs. Charles Hollingsworth Tuesday night. Madge and Ermine Milhouse stayed with grandparents in Clarksville last week. Len Pinnel of Kansas on business Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Redman visited Paris Saturday and Sunday. Grace Downs staying with Mrs. Bert Clapp in Clarksville. Many young folks attended Charles Fox’s party Saturday night. Grandma Gleek is seriously ill. Mail carrier Mr. English praised for prompt service. Mr and Mrs. Pat Ferry gave a dance last Thursday night. Everyone reports a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Foxes
Local Lodge Sees Officers Installed and Social Evening
Miss Carrie Moore edits a report on Kedar Rebekah Lodge No. 1631 O. O F installation of officers Victorine Osborn Amy McDowell Daisy Hutchison Lydia La Bean Ada Hrussels plus a social. notes residents visiting relatives in Muskogee Charleston and Oklahoma City. Berean and Ruth church classes hosted gatherings. Research club met with Mrs. Lucia Squires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Moore
Kedar Rebekah
O. O F
Victorine Osborn
N Cc
Amy McDowell
Daisy Hutchison
Lydia LaBean
F S
Ada Hrussels
Robert Lee
Robinson
Anna Howenstein
St Joe
Otto Blood
Bradstreet
Muscogee Okla
W DB Malcom
Charleston
Elsie Gossett
Eleanor Franklin
Athe Nornal
R C Phelps
Oklahoma City
Bonnie Ruffner
Mattoon
Ethel Williams
Effingham
The
Christian Church
Nn Stevens
Pauline Baird
Russell
Richard Wall
Ruth
U. B. Church
Mesdames Geo. Beasley
Harry Orr
Otho McDaniel
Mesdames Chrysler
Stevens
Stauffer
Yeager
Ritter
Misses Montgomery
Grace McDaniel
Research Club
Lucia Squires
Fragmentary Names in Unclear OCR Snippet
The readable portion lists multiple proper nouns and fragments including a few person names and odd spellings. The text provides no clear event, action, or outcome to summarize beyond the presence of scattered names.
Local Social News Highlights At Asbury Church and Community
Mr. and Mrs Clarance Rogers of Oliver attended services Sunday. Miss Ruby Yeley Grace Yeley Ester Barnes spent Sunday with J Q Snedeker family. Ofa Pine of West Terre Haute visited brother Arthur and wife. Jay Yeley Ellin Snedeker visited Floyd Tobias family. School closed Tuesday evening after a successful term under Edgar Williams with many pupils sad to lose a capable teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarance Rogers
Oliver
Ruby
Grace Ye‘ley
Ester Barnés
J. Q. Snedeker
Ofa Pine
West Terre Haute
Arthur
Jay Yeley
Ellin Snedeker
Floyd Tobias
Edgar Williams
Remains of Mrs Hazel Hamilton returned from Denver
The body of Mrs. Hazel Hamilton, formerly of South Dolson, was brought from Denver after dying at her brother William Graham’s home. Daughter of Alfred and Ellen Graham, she suffered from consumption and sought Colorado treatment with her husband and mother present. Funeral services were held at Clarksville Baptist Church Sunday, conducted by Rev. Frank Lathrop with Rev. I S Hicks assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exey Graham
Eunice Johnson
Hazel Hamillton
Denver
Colorado
William Graham
Alfred
Ellen Graham
Clarksville Baptist Church
Frank Lathrop
I. S Hicks
Local Trades and Visits Noted in Five Points Area
M KEEN Carter Lee and Ike Landis shipped a car load of hogs one day last week Clarence Rollings and family including his mother and Mrs Eva Craddy and child ren visiting Minnie Texas either Monday or Tuesday Frank Daly sold a horse to Goodman Forth one day last week Mrs Charles English visited her mother Mrs John Reynolds Sunday This is the first place she has been since her dangerous toess Five Points school will close this week We understand Nelson Campbell's daughter will teach the summer term
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Lee
Ike Landis
Clarence Rollings
Eva Craddy
Minnie
Lexas
Frank Daly
Goodman Forth
Charles English
John Reynolds
Five Points
Nelson Campbell
Local Social Visits Across Town This Week
Dennison L F Weaver and wife visited Eddie Weaver and wife of Armstrong. Gladys Jubns visited Mable Page Sunday. Claude King and wife of West Terre Haute sued her parents over Sunday. Alf Joy visited Tom McCullough and wife Friday. Bessie Scholfield visited Bessie Weaver Sunday. Frank Augustus and wife near Dudley visited Joe Taylor and wife over Sunday. Fred Montgomery and wife visited Joe Taylor and wife Sunday. Carrie Griffith and Flora Davis visited Josie Johns Sunday. Myrtle Lackey spent Friday evening with Mable Pape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F Weaver
Eddie Weaver
Armstrong
Gladys Jubns
Mable Page
Claude King
West Terre Haute
Alf Joy
Tom McCullough
Bessie Scholfield
Bessie Weaver
Frank Augustus
Near Dudley
Joe Taylor
Fred Montgomery
Carrie Grffith
Flora Davis
Josie Johns
Myrtle Lackey
Mable Pape
Administrators Notice Estate of Margaret E Taylor
Notice from L B Taylor administrator of Margaret E Taylor deceased Clark County Illinois that the April term of the Clark County Court at Marshall will hear claims and that all creditors must present debts. payment to administrator. Includes date February 6 1913 and attorney Arthur Poorman. Card of Thanks from Clara Davis and family. Also note on constitutional reform proposal to restrict US president to one six year term moving to House and state legislatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E B. Taylor
Margaret E Taylor
Clark
Ilinois
Clark County
Court House
Marshall
A. D
L. B. Taylor
Arthur Poorman
Surrey
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NIEWS
Eacottems
John Frances
Golda
Fay Custis
Decia Geffs
Newton Myers
Pike's, Peak
Pat Ferry
Evertyone
Nrg
Miles
Philos
Dissus
Bute
Fenet
Kate
Sauilzes Beldis
Bragg
Brooks
Solland
Phillips
Weet Asbury
South Dolson
M'Keen
Dennison
Clara Davis
United’States
Senate
House
the Store of Quality Wabash
L. E. Snapp & Sons
Smith & Lewis
George
Switzer
Quincey Snedeker
J.A
Morton
Marshall, Ill
C.F. Behner
Main Street
Potato Production
Marshall State Bank
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