Old Citizen Henry Manuel Dempster Passes After Stroke
Henry Manuel Dempster died last Wednesday at his daughter’s home aged nearly 76. Born May 1, 1834 in Zanesville Ohio, he moved to Minnesota in 1852 and lived in Marshall 68 years. Survived by daughters Ada Brenners and R L Warriner, 12 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, a brother T N Dempster and sisters Ella Sears and Virginia Dempster. Funeral Friday at the Warriner home conducted by Rev A W Miles. many relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Ménuel Dempster
Robert L. Warriner
Ada “Brenners
Potomac
Inl
R. L. Warriner
T. N. Dempster
Chaonia
Ella Sears
Marshall
Virginia Dempster
Washington
Bettie Dist
Beo
Afidshaa
Rome
Bilis
Louis ‘Drake
Paris
John H. Drake
Oliver
Frank Wariner
Mattoon
District School show praised at Pythian Theatre
A hastily staged District School production at the Pythian Theatre by the Congregational Guild drew praise for its middle scene singing and the performances of Mr. Cole and the orchestra. The event advertised insurance and a property display with rates and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Theatre
Congregational ‘Guild
Cole
City Council Meeting Reports Improve City Finances
In a regular Monday session the city council heard reports showing better finances than in years past. Utilities chief Howell cited January receipts of 518.21 for water and 723.98 for night service with a surplus of 901. City Treasurer Lutz showed 1567.65 cash on hand. Marshal Davis noted three arrests and Police Magistrate Law reported two fines totaling 8 dollars, with 3 paid. The board approved usual bills and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest ‘Howell
Lutz
Marshall Davis
Doings In County Court
Davis pleaded guilty to petit larceny on Friday and was fined $1 plus costs and sentenced to one day in jail. Biggs of Westfield admitted disturbing the peace and was fined $10 and costs. he was jailed for nonpayment. Informations filed against Lovell for giving alcohol to a minor and Cline for wife abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siegel ‘Davis
Chas. Biggs
Westfield
Chas
Lovell
Charles Cline
Unclear trial after death of Thomas J Williams daughter seeks care pay
The fragment mentions the daughter of Thomas J Williams who died recently in Johnson township. She sought eight hundred dollars for taking care of her father. The case appeared in county court on Monday and the plaintiff was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Wil Hams
Johnson Township
Flora Finkbiner Marries Elda Funk at Home
Flora Finkbiner, eldest daughter of Abe Finkbiner, wed Elda Funk of Johnson Township at the couple’s Marshall area home. Esquire Wm Lowe performed the ceremony, reception followed, guests included J Hughes, James Mortons, Mrs Henry Sewell, Goldie Funk, Richheart, Grace Finkbiner, and others. They will live near Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Finkbiner
Marshall
Flora
Elda-Funk
Johnson Township
Esquire
Wm. Lowe
Casey
J. Hughes
James Morton
Henry Sewell
Goldie Funk
Richheart
Grace Finkbiner
Real Estate Transfers in Local Property Market
Real estate transfers listed include Hmma Bennett to Jas F Lowe for ne 36 14-11-12 at 126 dollars J NE McCrory to Frank Myers land In 28-12-12 at 8500 dollars Geo Heim to H A Rudy two Casey lots at 276 dollars Len Davis to Carroll Gard pt 8% Re 29-12 at 60 dollars Sarah Elledge to Arthur Elledge e% ne 21-12-12 at 100 dollars Alfred Bennett to Jack Schwartz pt nw 2-11-18 at 2750 dollars Hiram J Wilson to Sams B Thomas wig nw 22-12-12 at 6000 dollars Harvey Pine to Wm Hirsch et ux mw ne 24-10-12 at 1900 dollars H G Casteel to John Tumey pt sw 26-11-12 at 1650 dollars Mary Taubeneck to Geo Tauben eck pt blk 42 Marshall Dulaney's ad at 1400 dollars Samuel Kimberlin to Casey B and L Assn lot Casey at 450 dollars A Armer to B Neal lot Casey at 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmma Bennett
Jas F Lowe
J NE McCrory
Frank Myers
Geo Heim
H A Rudy
Casey
Len Davis
Carroll Gard
Sarah Elledge
Arthur Elledge
Alfred Bennett
Jack Schwartz
Hiram J Wilson
Sams
Thomas Wig
Harvey Pine
Wm Hirsch
H G Casteel
John Tumey
Mary Taubeneck
Geo Taubeneck
Dulaney
S Ad Marshall
Samuel Kimberlin
Casey B. & L. Assn
Lot Casey
Armer
B . Neal
Seed and soil special train promotes Illinois farming
The state university organized a seed and soil special train to boost Illinois farming by showcasing local land's potential under good management. Lecturers accompany the train to urge farmers to stay in state for productive lands and discuss proper cultivation. Local farmers show strong interest and attend the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State University
Marshall
Illinois
Big Refinery Expansion At Lawrenceville Reaches New Scale
Indiana Refining company expands its Lawrenceville refinery at a cost of 700000 to 1000000 dollars. The plant will cover fifty acres and employ about 200 workers, 100 more than now. By year end it aims to be the largest independent refinery in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Refining Company
Lawrenceville
Women Lead Campaign for Saloons in Marshall
A large Marshall Indies meeting at the Baptist church drew nearly 200 women who plan to take a strong role in the saloon restoration effort. They schedule a follow up gathering next Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Christian church with country ladies invited. Rev Dr Leavitt of Ew ing College spoke to men in the courthouse on the same issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Indies
Baptist Church
Christian Church
Dr. Leavitt
Ewing College
Illinois bill allows commission form government outside Chicago
The house passed a bill enabling municipalities outside Chicago to adopt a commission government but it faces senate opposition. The measure requires 76 percent petition for recall votes, up from 25 percent, and sets five elected leaders with four year terms and nonpartisan primaries. Voters gain initiative and referendum powers.
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Illinois
Chicago
House
Senate
Evangelical Revival Meetings Begin At Local Church
Revival meetings start this evening at 7 p m in the Evangelical church and run at least two weeks in English. From next Monday Rev E C Ewald of Terre Haute assists. The fourth quarterly meeting begins Fri Feb 18 with Rev S H Baumgartner of Indianapolis in charge. Pastor B J Nitsche invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Church
E. C. Ewald
Terre Haute
S. H. Baumgartner
Indianapolis
Big Creek
B. J. Nitsche
Jury Frees Doctor Deckard in Not Guilty Verdict
In Coles county court a jury returned a not guilty verdict for Dr J T Deckard who faced charges of killing Ralph L Webster. The neighbors from Paradise township said self defense justified the action after a dog quarrel led to the shooting.
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Coles County Court
J. T. Deckard
Ralph L. Webster
Moore's Hill lecturer recounts England Scotland trip
Rev. Harry Andrews King formerly of this city and now president of Moore's College will lecture at the Methodist church tomorrow evening. He will illustrate his bicycle trip through England and Scotland last year. Admission is 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Andrews King
Moore’s. Bill College
Moore's Hill
Will
Methodist Church
England
Scotland
Marriage Licenses File Mix of Names and Places
Fragmentary OCR lists marriage license entries with names and ages, including Elda H Funk 22 Johnson township Flora E Finkbiner 22 Darwin to Dawson W Finney 22 Johnson township Chloe Boyd 19 Jasper county and scattered fragments. The text preserves basic names, ages, and locales but lacks full details or dates.
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Elda H. Funk
Johnson
Flora E. Finkbiner
Darwin
Dawson W.' i Finney
Chloe Boyd
Jasper
Herman . Little
Mina Clough
Fragmentary horse race note from damaged OCR
Fragmented text mentions horses and indeterminate racing terms, with garbled phrases and scattered letters. No clear events, names, places, or dates are readable to confirm a specific sports item or outcome.
Revival in Sight for Oil Field Activity in Illinois
Weather improves and oil production teams look to renew operations in Crawford and Lawrence counties. The Lawrenceville edge Standfield pool offers optimism while Lu kin township reports a salt water gusher. Last week wells completed total 23 in Crawford 18 in Clark 3 in Lawrence 22 in Lawrence and Clark 23 from all fields 2335 barrels produced.
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Illinois
Lawrence County
Crawford County
Robinson Field
Lawrenceville
Standfield
Lukin Township
Lawrence
Clark
Widow Ignored Court, Faces Contempt Jail Time
Paris Beacon reports Judge Lamon ordered Mrs. Davis to repay $350 to the estate administrator Alhanan Davis. She failed to pay and was cited to show cause for contempt. Arraigned, she did not appear for a scheduled hearing and faces arrest until compliance.
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Paris
Alhanan Davis
Matrimonial suits filed in multiple Indiana cases years apart
Jane McKeever of Casey seeks divorce from Thomas McKeever alleging drunkenness cruelty and desertion. Edna Hamilton sues for divorce from Wm H Hamilton, desertion cited and seeks custody. Mary E Hayes of Martinsville seeks release from Gordon D Hayes with alimony and custody of son Donald. Grace N Smith of Casey seeks legal separation from Charley O Smith and custody of their three year old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane McKeever
Casey
Thomas McKeever
Effingham
Edna Hamilton
Wm. H. Hamilton
Westfield
Marion
Ind
Mary E. Hayes
Martinsville
Gordon D. Hayes
Donald
Rockville
Grace N. Smith
Charley .O. Smith
Bright Child Johnnie Burl Dies at 17 Months
Johnnie Burl, youngest son of Ma and Mrs. Omer Elledge, died after a three day illness. Born September 2, 1908, he passed February 2, 1910, in McKeen. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in McKeen, with Rev. Muffett of Paris officiating. Interment followed in Forsythe cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Burl
Omer Elledge
Ife
Paradise
Christ
Baptist
McKeen
Rev
Muffett
Paris
Forsythe
House Takes a Rest As Senate Debates Primary Legislation
The lower house rests this week while the senate weighs primary bills. A house-passed measure from last week was reviewed yesterday. The Chicago fight brings the local option issue into senate sessions for the week. Senator Jandus seeks an emergency direct primary bill for aldermanic elections.
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Senate
House
Chicago
Jandus
The
United Societies
Big deal closes transfer of Parker & Edwards holdings
The Parker & Edwards Oil Co transfer to Associated Producers closed last week. The transaction covers about 1200 acres with 169 producing wells, 79 in Clark and Coles counties and 90 in Crawford county. Net daily production is 350 barrels, sale price at 400 dollars per barrel equals 140000 dollars.
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Parker & Edwards Oj! Co
Associated Producers
Clark
Coles
Crawford County
West Point vacancies loom as exam results released
The screening shows 105 qualifiers from reported examinees out of over 100 who attempted the test, leaving 150 vacancies at the academy. Students must contact their senator or House member immediately to secure a district appointment ahead of the February 23 examination at West Point.
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Academy
West Point
West Point Cadet Shortage Prompts High-Level Talks
Colonel Scott, superintendent, met in Washington with the Secretary of War and congressional committees to find ways to recruit more cadets for the military academy. Admissions examinations yielded disappointment as nearly 500 youths were designated, with the President designating twenty and senators and representatives naming candidates.
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West Point
Scott
Washington
Secretary of War
Congress
Military Academy
Birthday Surprise for Charles Beach’s 22nd Birthday
Last evening at Charles Beach’s home on south 9th street a small party celebrated his twenty second birthday with games and conversation. He received a beautiful watch fob as a gift from friends, and well wishes were shared for a happy year ahead.
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Charles Beach
South 9Th Street
Hinis Biiny
Earl sToweet Akofk Martins
Local Notes Highlight Travel and Business in West Union Area
D W Hull of West Union made a Friday business call. Mrs E Dick Morton visited relatives near Oliver last week. B F Johnson offers loans on real and personal property if WW Hogue and wife travel to Terra Haute Thursday. A P Hammond of Parker township present in the city for business. Ben Forsythe of Oliver to Walnut Prairie to take charge of the Kubn Company elevators. Revin Parker Shields hosted a quarterly conference in My Shee area with a pleasant session.
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West Union
E. Dick Morton
Oliver
B. F. Johnson
WW. Hogue
Terra Haute
Parker Township
Ben Forsythe
Walnut Prairie
Kubn
Revin Parker
Shields
Eold
West Union notes and local visits in Marshall region
Fragmented town notes record Walter Cork, Beulah Prust, Grant Milam, and Fred Wells activity in Marshall and Paris areas. Mentions include Ridge Farm, Poorman Brothers hog loading, Chas Medsker’s past caller status, Methodist church closure, Walter Cork moving into Hull property, and Willard Powers returning to Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNION
Walter Cork
Marshall
Pat Beulah Prust
Mana’ Lo
Grant Milam
Fred Wells
Paris
Ridge Farm
Poorman Bros
Chas. Medsker
Ashy
Methodist
Gta
O. L. Wilson
Mar
Ketts
Busiens Ct
Roscoe Richards
Robinson
Mary Pease
Torres Hante
Theyowes Hull
Arthur Walker
Fairfield
Willard Powers
Monnay Patse
EU Millard
Martin
Chad
Will PyYo
Ross Antmans
Halley’s Comet Facts Stir Curiosity Across Time
Historical notes describe Halley’s comet as a well known orbital visitor discovered in 1680 by Edmond Halley. It returns about every seventy six years and will again appear, approaching Earth in 1985. The article cites measurements of its nucleus and tail and mentions its visibility with a telescope in February.
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Halley
Edmond Halley
Sir Tends. Newton
Earth
Bor Ontil
M T H Notes On School Year End Report
Anna Hill is sick and the first semester is completed. The report shows six of 104 pupils passed in core subjects, some dropped out, and others conditioned in more than one subject. Gretchen Hybarger and Hester Shipe are new commercial students at M T G S S. Report cards were issued Friday and students will be marked on current events. The senior class met Thursday to discuss commencement week plans.
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Anna Hill
Gretchen Hybarger
Hester Shipe
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