Engaged in Paris Society Miss Barr to Wed Hamill in June
Miss Edna Elizabeth Barr announced her engagement at a Paris party to Chalmers Martin Hamill of Terre Haute. Barr, a Wilson College graduate, leads Paris society. Hamill, a Princeton and Harvard graduate, is with the Hamill Hickey Hamill law firm. The wedding is planned for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Edna Elizabeth “Bart
James D. Barr
Chalmers Martin Hamill
Terre “Haute
Missy Barr
Wilson College
Chambersburg
Mershall
Hamill
Marshall
Princeton
Harvard
of. Hamill
Hickey EE
Perre
Haute
Revival to Run Through Week at Zion and Beneanes
An urban religious notice announces Sunday services at 9:30 and 6:45 p.m. with Wednesday prayer at 7:15 p.m. Revival meetings resume at Zion and Beneanes continuing through the week, drawing a large audience and steady interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Yi
Beneanes
Celluloid Comb Explodes Amid Fire News Installment
Fragmented wire service read like an itemized roundup with Miss Georgia Dillon in Par is cited. reports mention troops ordered to the Mexican border and a large fire in Moline at a flour mill supplies factory, plus a broom corn warehouse burned in Greenup and a federal grand jury in Indianapolis concluding an investigation into a dynamiting case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Manus
Mexico
Nunemaker
Greenup
Grand Jury
Davidson and Finkbiner Wed At Bride's Home
Joseph Davidson and Miss Anna Finkbiner married Wednesday at the bride’s home four and a half miles southeast of the city. Rev. D Rupp read the service in the presence of close relatives. A wedding dinner followed. the couple will reside on the groom’s farm in Darwin township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Davidson
Anna Finkbiner
Emme Finkbiner
D. “R. Rupp
Darwin
Local Pioneer Ward Benjamin F. Dies After Illness
Dr Benjamin F Ward of Casey died Friday from Brights disease after a long illness. He joined the Union Army as a drummer boy and later served as a private. He moved to Casey in 1872 and founded the towns first newspaper the Times. For 40 years he was a prominent figure in Casys business community. He is survived by his wife and a grown daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. “Ward
Casey
Union
Times
Hig Awite
Unclear text on congressional district fate and repeats
Fragmentary notes mention congressional fate and a past two year period. Names and places appear garbled, making it difficult to extract a coherent event or outcome. Further legible text needed for a precise summary.
Gilt Lines Connecting Railroad Incorporation License Issued
The Secretary of State last Wed issued a license to incorporate the Gilt Lines Connecting railroad in Illinois with capital stock of 45060. The project plans a railroad from Danville to Brookport passing through Vermilion Edgar Clark Crawford Hardin Pope and Massac counties. principal office at East St Louis with Walter Shee Kehner and Harry J Hormbere of East St Louis named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlinois
Hoinins
Ally
Danville
Vermillon County
Brookport
Massac County
Law Fence
Wabash, Edwards
White
Gal. Antin, Hardin, Pope
Massac
St. la Iot
Murray
Walter
Shee Q Kehner
Harry J. Hormbere
St. Louie
Real Estate Transfers Listed From Local Parcels
Transfers include Rev M Cook to James Tanner sixty acres? not specified 26212-11 and 2000 dollars. J Burkeybile to Docia Birchfield thirty one acres five ten twelve and 784.56 dollars. Melvin Hammond to Barney Hammond Prose twenty eight ten eleven and 400 dollars. Pred Bush to Frank Bush portion of its two and eight block three West Union for 3000. Robt L Meloy to Allen Claypool lot eighteen oh nine? fifteen eleven thirteen and 1000 dollars. A M Summers to A B Lorton portion of lot four original Martinsville 3500. Oscar E Fasig to Fred H Sinclair portion lot twenty six original Martinsville 2500 dollars. RR Rauth to I P Ralston none se and effense twenty nine nine eleven and 6900 dollars. Chas M Sanford to R B Fitzpatrick lot four block six Guthrie's addition Casey 500 dollars. P W Grover to Dulaney Kidwell lot seven? block one Cook's addition Casey 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev.m Cook
James Tanner
J. Burkeybile
Docia Birchfield
Melvin Hammond
Barney Hammond Prose
Lorton
Orig
Martinsville
Oscar E. Fasig
Fred H. Sinclair
RR Rauth
I P Ralston
Se & Effense
Chas M. Sanford Tao
R. B. Fitzpatrick
Guthrie
Casey
W Grover
Dulaney Kidwell
Cook
Special meeting of Clark County Board of Supervisors
Notice that a special meeting of the Clark County Board of Supervisors is called for March 11 1912 at 2 pm in the Marshall courthouse to consider claims and petitions for county aid to build bridges and other business. Wm T Martin Jr County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Clark County
Marshall
Crawford Field Decline Shifts Oil Production Ranking
Crawford county shows rapid decline as an oil producing territory from top producer to near bottom. Illinois field completions last week totaled 31 with Crawford 5, Lawrence 14, Clark 7, Clinton 1, Coles 2, Cumberland 2, totaling 1125 barrels and 7 dry holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Tlinois
Lawrence
Clark
Clinton
Coles
Cumberland
County Court Applies Pauper Act Release for Thompson
Samuel Thompson, fined 400 dollars and jailed for selling toxicants, was released yesterday under the pauper act. Ernest Wesser of Wabash township pled guilty in county court to assault with a deadly weapon on Charles Rasner, and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Thompson
Ernest Wesser
Wabash Township
Charles Rasner
Mother of Eighteen Seeks Divorce Over Cruelty
Etta Lewis of Casey files for divorce from Chester A. Lewis accusing extreme cruelty habitual drunkenness and marital infidelity. They wed in 1886 and have eighteen children, all of whom are living according to the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Lewis
Casey
Sait
Chester
A. Lewis
State Fair Stand Collapse Injures Bystanders Suit Filed
A suit seeks twenty thousand dollars in damages from State Bird of Agriculture after a grandstand collapse at the state fair grounds last fall injured Minear and others. The case cites personal injuries from the incident and names a list of injured parties disputing liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minear
State Bird of Agricultura
State Fair Ground
Cereal factory promoter flees town after confidence scam
A man calling himself Arthur arrived last week promising to build a cereal food factory in Marshall. He cashed a $100 check at Hughes store, bought a gold watch at Sullins’, and tried another $100 check, all refused. He left town on foot after similar attempts in Casey, where he bought a $65 suit with a check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Battle Creek
I‘anois
Asl Arthurs
Hughes
Chicago
Sullins
Casey
City Council Approves New Well for Water Works
Mayor absent as Alderman Claypool presided. Water works head authorized to sink a 40 foot well to boost supply and stop air pumping. Remodeling of city hall to house the public utilities chief may cost $500 or more and was deferred. January saw no arrests. treasury stood at 5006.26. Council scheduled to meet again February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurst
Claypool
City Water Works
Superintendent of Public Utilities
Jesse Craig dies at twenty six after father’s sorrow
Jesse Grover Craig born Jan 15 1886 son of George and Ruth Craig died Jan 28 1912 at his parents home. Father and mother mourn him along with five sisters Celia Donavan Mary Etthel and five brothers Rory Alva Otto Leo Bruce all but Leo in Colorado. He was moral and helpful and attended Island Grove Sunday school and other services. He was a loyal member of the M W A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Grover
George
Ruth Craig
Celia
Donovan
Mary
Etthel
Rory
Alva
Otto
Leo
Bruce
Colorado
Jesse
Island Grove
Uncle Tom's Cabin presented by Leon W. Washburn company
Uncle Tom's Cabin offered with the Washburn company’s famed features a Stetson military band colored drum corps two funny Topseys two funny Marks a grand transformation scenes and mechanical effects jubilee singers floats and tableaux. Watch for a big street parade at the Pythian Theatre on Tuesday February 13 with prices 35 60c on lower floor and 25c balcony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon W. Washburn
Statson
Stetson
Pythian Theatre
Double Funeral for Two Devers Siblings
Mrs James Devers died at Wesfield Friday and her sister Mrs Wil Devers died Saturday A double funeral service was held at Concord church on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Devers
Westfield
Wil Devers
Concord Church
Sunday church schedule and evangelistic sheets notice
Sunday school at 9 30 with preaching at 10 45 and 7 p m Evening theme The Lost Found B Y P U at 6 Prayer service Wednesday at 7 Evangelistic sheetings begin Feb 18 You are cordially invited I Lee Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Petit Jury Selected for March Circuit Court Term
The March term of the circuit court drew a list of petit jurors including Anderson township residents John Lederman and Frank Croll Auburn James Davis George Morgan Casey William Lindsay Arthur McCracken J. T. McCrory Jerome Gallatin Dolson Went Chronic Glen Marrs Mike Schwartz Jacob Hogue Johnson Randall Bailey Tom Bennett Marshall Nathan Wright David Tingley John Randall Henry Meehling Martinsville Walter Cline John Masters Charlie Fasig Orange James Thompson Wabash Charles Landers William Macke Westfield Herbert Walker Clark O Barbee York Arthur Cork L D Mooneyham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Township
John Lederman
Frank Croll
Auburn
Len Davis
George Morgan
Casey
William Lindsey
Arthur McCracken
J. T
McCrory
Jerome Gallatin
Dolson
Went Chronic
Glen Marrs
Mike Schwartz
Jacob Hogue
Johnson
Randall Bailey
Tom Bennett
Marshall
Nathan Wright
David Tingley
John Randall
Henry Meehling
Martinsville
Walter
Indwelling Word and Beginning of Sin Highlight Church Services
Christian Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 with Roy Hunt superintendent. Loyal Men Burt class urged to attend. Morning sermon The Indwelling Word and evening The Beginning of Sin with special music. Prayer meeting Thursday evening led by Hybarger on How to get people to come to church. D B Burt, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hunt
Burt
Hybarger
D. DB
Notice to Contractors for West Union Church Erection
Bids for erecting a new church at West Union Hl will be received. Plans and specs are available at Mounts Lumber Yard in West Union. All materials to be furnished on site. Committee may reject any or all bids. By Order of the M. E. Church Building Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Mounts Lumbers Yard
M. E. Church Building Committee
Nettle Smith Sues Walter Smith for Divorce and Alleges Cruelty
Nettle Smith of Wabash township sues for divorce from Walter Smith charging extreme cruelty and desertion. She seeks an injunction to stop him disposing of property. The couple has three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettle Smith
Wabash Township
Walter Smith
Marriage Licenses Reported for Multiple Couples
Joseph Davidson of Darwin township and Anna Finkbiner of Wabash, Claude A. Howe of Orange and Sarah Simmons of Martinsville, Clyde Waters of Casey and Myrtle Smith of Danville are listed as obtaining licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Davidson
Darwin Tp
Anna Finkbiner
Wabash
Claude A. Howe
Orange
Sarah Simmons
Martinsville
Clyde. Waters of
Casey
Myrtie Smith
Danville
Congregational Church Service Schedule and Welcome
Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with morning service at 10 45 and evening service at 7 Lincoln sermon in the evening Junior C B meets at 2 20 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 15 Wm J Drew is the pastor A welcome for all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Wm. J. Drew
Gasoline Blast Hits Trev Davis Tailor Shop
A small boy attempting to hasten a fire in Trev Davis' tailor shop ignited gasoline causing an explosion that blew out the front windows. No one was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trev Davis
Deneen Enters Race for Governor in Illinois
Governor Deneen formally announces candidacy for renomination in Springfield. He vows a vigorous campaign based on his record and argues Republican promises have not been fulfilled. He says he will press for reform of the legislature and oppose reactionaries seeking control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen
Springfield
General Assembly
Republican Party
Heavethy
Eater
Stata’ Affairs
Resolutions of Respect for Jesse G. Craig
Willow Creek camp No. 8042 Modern Woodmen of America mourns the loss of brother Jesse G. Craig. The resolutions note he was a dutiful son and brother, a faithful citizen, and a valued neighbor. The committee asks publication in the Martinsville Planet, The Clark County Democrat, and The Marshall Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse G. Craig
Willow Creek
Modern
Woodmen of America
Nis
Martinsville Planet
Clark County Democrat
Marshall Herald
Prolonged Meeting Progress Noted In Marshall Area
Local notes report Mrs M M Machlan improving while Brown Bros consider moving to Arkansas. Mrs Robt Cooper and Mrs Renner visited Marshall. Wm Machlan of Marshall visited his mother AES Machlan. George Palimateer's funeral in Terre Haute mentioned. Louise Cooper stayed with aunt Kuykendall, Otto Kuykendall and family visited Terre Haute. Young people enjoyed ice on Machlan Pond Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Wabash
M. Machlan
Brown Bros
Arkansas
Cooper Chanel
Robt. Cooper
Ing. Renner
Marshall
Wm. Machlan
Aes Machlan
Eis Sam Broadhurst
George Palimateer
Terre Haute
Wm. Smith
Hatten
Térre ‘Haute
Wenshee
Louise Cooper
Aysman Kuykendall
Otto Kuykendall
Yas Rel
Henry Kniptash
Lan Pond
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Amu
Colca
Rey Allyon
Basters Ihieves
Roosevelt
Pistok
Shatanon
Cullom
Cominon
Barr
Martin
Piv
Tuele
Terre
Jotterstal
Bex
Wabash River
Evangel
Ical’ Association
BaneseeThee
Georgia Dillon
Eo Ree
Pao Aya
Paes G
Paes
Man
Ak Ee Witigin
Bryan
Linnis
Arent South
The
Crawford Field
Jesse Craig
Uncle Tom
Petit Jury
Christian Church
Congregational Church
Pth
Reed
George Lafferty
T. H. Atkins
James Kelly
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