Frank Foster Wrecker and Clark County Memories
In a letter to Doc, reminiscences reveal Frank Foster's visit and a derailment near town that disrupted trains. The writer recalls Richita Thompson, the Greely campaign, a strong Democratic era, and local glee club lore, noting past officials and public finances. He urges Marshall boys to plan a big Home Coming event with Scott printing dates on envelopes.
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Doc
Frank Foster
Clark County Herald
Cardz
Aixteor
Jess
Frank
Ming
Greely
Richita
Dick, Thompson
Torres Haute
Democrats
Laura Arbuckles
Old Court ‘House
Marshall
Clark County
Burns Archer
Beliere
Scott
Stirring Civil War Era Play Documented in Marshall
Harry Whitson brought a copy of the Play of Our Union printed in Marshall on April 24, 1863. The four page issue criticizes copperheads in Illinois and highlights local Marshall merchants. He also showed the original charter of the Wabash council of the Union League, formed against the Knights of the Golden Circle.
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Harry Whitson
Herald
Marshall
J. Littlefield
Ilinois
Ferre Haute
Lyman Booth & Co
Zaneral
Wm. Kulman
Geo. A.hippard
H. Kester
T. W. Cole
A. B. Briscoe
BP. L'Hote
Whitson
Wabash Council
Union League, of America
Taylor
Oak ‘Grove School
Knights of the Golden Circle
Mrs F M Thompson Dies At Home In Melrose Township
Phoebe M wife of F M Thompson died at her Melrose township home on February 7 after a two year illness of complications aged nearly fifty. She was born April 8 1864 in Wabash township and lived in Clark county her entire life. Survived by husband daughter one grandchild and five brothers funeral services were held at Ohio church February 9. Also included is a 1913 Illinois petroleum production report noting 21 600 000 barrels produced statewide and Clark county output 2565 barrels with 39 dry holes produced by 208 wells.
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Phoebe M
F. M. Thompson
Melrose Township
Joseph
Mandy Francis
Wabash Township
Clark County
Alta Craig
William Lacey
Ohio Church
L. B. Miller
Blatchley
Illinois
Clark
Cumberland
Coles
Edgar Counties
Pearl Market Slump Threatens Dealers Next Year
A dramatic drop in pearl prices, reported at one-third of former value, endangers dealers as foreign demand falters and suspected market manipulation by large A to Z traders is blamed for the decline.
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Nccess
Revival Services At Arcola Grow In Attendance
The Arcola Record reports ongoing revival services led by Rev. Edwin Sandmeyer from Marshall. Large, attentive audiences fill every meeting as every church and town community participate, and a 50-voice chorus enhances the worship hour.
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Arcola Record’ Herald
Edwin’ © Sandmeyer
Marshall
Death of Little Child Mary Louise Greenough
Mary Louise Greenough two and a half years old died Monday after a two day illness. Private funeral services were held at the family home yesterday afternoon. The bright child left grieving parents Mr and Mrs Frank W Greenough and many friends extend sympathy.
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Mary Louise
Frank
W. ‘Greenough
Chilatian Church Sunday Services Announced
The Chilatian Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 45 and evening service at 7 The Lincoln light program presented Sunday evening with stereopticon D D Burt is the minister Also notes about a race in San Francisco and a return to Marshall in the text
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Chilatian Church
Reds
San Francisco
Marshall
Lincoln
Argandlome
D. D. Burt
Marshall High Falls to Normal 20 to 13 in Close Terre Haute Bout
Marshall High School notes recount a tough loss to Normal High School from Terre Haute last Friday. The team played hard and had more shot attempts but struggled to translate them into points due to rebounding and ball handling in the low gym. The article also previews a game against Brazil High School on their home floor and mentions a planned Latin play for February 27. It closes with January attendance, tardiness, and enrollment figures, noting 129 students, 63 boys and 66 girls, and 97 percent attendance.
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Terre’ Haute
Marshall
Brazil
Miss Jacobs
Helen Purcell
Fire destroys Claude Rankin home near Oliver
Four room residence of Claude H Rankin south of Oliver burned in a Thursday morning blaze. Cause unknown as family left about 9 and returned to find the house gone. Insurance covered part of the loss but not enough to replace.
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Claude ‘H. Rankin
Oliver
Francis Rogers
Elbridge
Go-to-Church Sunday Service Event
February 18 marks Methodist go-to church and giving Sunday. All members urged to attend with 11 guests invited. Morning and evening services include Sunday school Epworth League and special choir music. Rev Parker Shields preaches at both services with offerings collected in the plate and no pledges or extra time required.
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Epworth League
Parker Shields
Judge appoints Hamill to lead Terre Haute grand jury probes
Judge Fortune of Terre Haute designates Chalmers Hamill to conduct grand jury investigations into election frauds in the city and discuss the impeachment of Prosecutor Wernecke.
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Fortune
Terre Haute
Chalmers Hamill
Wernecke
Supreme Court to Hear Suffrage Law Arguments
Next Friday the 18th the state supreme court will hear argument on the new woman suffrage law. The date is described as likely to prove unlucky for one side or the other.
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State Supreme Court
All Wells Are All the Style
Week ending Thursday saw six wells shot by local players. All wells proved fair producers per Robinson Argus reporting.
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Robinson Argus
One-Commissioner Plan Loses in Paris Township
The vote on adopting the one man proposition for the highway commissioner failed in Paris township on Thursday by a majority of 349. The result ends the proposed plan and maintains the existing structure.
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Paris Township
Death of Frederick J. Bartlett
Frederick J. Bartlett noted attorney and county figure died suddenly Sunday night at his East Main Street home. He collapsed after a stroke of apoplexy while men were in the kitchen, remained unconscious, and died about 11 p.m. He was known for robust health and jovial nature, leaving four children and other survivors.
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Frederick J. Bartlett
East Main Street
Marshall lawyer Frederick J Bartlett dies, long public service noted
Frederick J Bartlett longtime Marshall attorney and community figure dies at home after a life of public service. The obituary notes his birth in 1867, education at Marshall High and DePauw, legal career beginning in 1888, roles as city attorney master in chancery alderman and educator board member, and two marriages with three sons and a daughter. Memorial services will be held during the circuit court term.
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Tuscola
John Arney
J E. Turner
A. E. Bell
Harry Phillips
Casey
H J. Buxbaum
T C.cleaver
Martinsville
Perry Tindolph
Mary Tindolph
Perry H. Green
Vincennes
Ind
Ida Howe
Bar Association
Circuit Court
Bells County
Bartlett
Frederick John Bartlett
Marshall
Marshall High School
Washington School
Darwin Township
DePauw University
Golden & Wilkin
City Atorney
Board of Education
Mary R. Stephens
Mary E. Wooster
Congregational Church
Masons, Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Red Men
Court of Honor
Turbulent Week Records and Trials Across Nations
Costel lo the Mexican bandit captured after wrecking a train last week killing about 50 people including Americans. Two aviators killed in California and Germany this week. Eastern states rocked by a heavy earthquake from New Jersey to Maine, heaviest in New York. Senator Gore stands trial in Oklahoma City with Mrs. Minnie Bond suing for 50000 dollars. Democratic candidates Duff Piercy John Z White Carl Vrooman and Frank Comerford travel together to oppose Roger Sullivan. Ex Senator Cullom's will filed in Springfield Valued at 40000. House passes Shackleford good roads bill 25 million dollars to be allocated among states. Judge Fortune of Terre Haute narrowly escapes assassination in court. a foreigner attempted to shoot him but was disarmed.
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Costello
California
Germany
New Jersey
Maine
Canada
New York State
Thomas P Gore
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Minnie Bond
Duff Piercy
John Z. White
Carl Vrooman
Frank Comerford
U. S
Roger Sullivan
Cullom
Springfield
Judge Fortune
Terre Haute
Local merchants sue over transient merchant license conflit
Merchants sue Esquire Lowe's court against R. H Wiltsie over a $5 per day transient merchant license. Wiltsie defends that he opened with intent to stay but cites need to relocate. Trial set for Saturday.
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Esquire Lowe's Court
R. H Wiltsie
Mr. Wiltsie
Gas meter and hypocrisy in public printing charges
A critical editorial denounces the Democrat publisher in Marshall for inflated county and city printing prices. It accuses him of exploiting public funds, noting county records show higher charges and a $5000 borrowing, while the gas meter metaphor mocks public extortion claims and political hypocrisy.
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Clark County
Democrat
Court House
Safe Robbers Blast Hutsonville Depot Safe Open
Burglars entered the Hutsonville depot early Friday and blew open the express company safe with nitroglycerine. The door was pried loose with no other damage. Agent Mc Queen reported about $28 inside the safe. $12 in one sack and $16 in another, with the larger amount left on top of the safe.
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Hutsonville
Express Company
McQueen
Robbers Blow Safe In Maurer Hay Office
The Seattle Times reports a raid on W H Maurer’s hay and grain office last Tuesday night. Entry via back door, safe blown with nitro glycerine, about $100 taken, but the damage to the office and papers was extensive.
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Seattle
Wash
Times
W H. Maurer
Marriage Licenses Listed for Indiana Couples
Jacob M. Mullen and Blanche Cooper of Wabash township. Roe E. Davis Dolson and Effie E. Hutchins Marshall township. Leo Umstat Orange and Vertie May Vaught York township. Ely Esta Elliott and Maud L Howe both of Casey. Aaron L. Gossett and Dave E. Brandenburg Cumberland county. Wm. P. Smith Marshall and Dol Ne Hammond Darwin township.
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Jacob M. Mullen
Blanche Cooper
Wabash
Roe E. Davis
Dolson
Effie E. Hutchins
Marshall
Leo Umstat
Orange
Vertie May Vaught
York
Ely Esta Elliott
Maud L Howe
Casey
Aaron L. Gossett
Dave E. Brandenburg
Cumberland County
Wm. P. Smith
Dol Ne Hammond
Darwin
G A R Benefit Program At Pythian Theatre
A G A R benefit program tomorrow evening at the Pythian Theatre features a reel of pictures a song another reel a duet Shenandoah in three reels special lantern slides of war relics a song America with performances scheduled for 7 and 8 30 oclock Admission is 10 and 20 cents.
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Pythian Theatre
America
Lincoln Memorial Sunday Observance Set for Feb 15
The Congregational Sunday school marks the 51st Lincoln memorial with a special program next Sunday morning February 15 at 9 30. A special collection will benefit the American Missionary Association. Parents and visitors are invited.
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Congregational
American Missionary Association
Why No More Lawyers Declines Local Interest in Law Careers
Judge J. W. Graham, dean of the local bar, laments no local youths prepare for law and fears future succession will rely on outlanders. He notes the old appeal of law as a fast track to social and financial advancement has faded as the new generation avoids the time and effort needed to build a practice.
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J. W. Graham
The Last Number at Pythian Theatre
The Lyceum course ends with a program at the Pythian Theatre on Friday evening February 20. Vocal and instrumental music plus scenes from soldier life. The camping scene and reading from home are highlighted, with reserved front rows for veterans and their wives at 25c admission.
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Pythian Theatre
Lyceum
Dry movement spreads to Maos township voting units
More than 200 of 325 voting units in Maos outside Cook county will vote on going dry in April. The dry push relies on women voters to decide against saloons, with Clark county reportedly out of the fight.
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Maos
Cook County
Clark County
Public Auctions Announced Near West Union and Marshall
Vern Wilson to hold a public sale of live stock and farm implements at the old Allen Gard farm 414 miles north of West Union on Wednesday February 25. W A Davison to sell five stock and farm implements at his farm seven miles south of Marshall on the Robinson road on Monday February 23.
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Vern Wilson
Allen Gard
West Union
W. A. Davison
Marshall
Robinson Road
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Frank Foster Wrecker
Li Hote
White Hat
Stump
atiArcola
Marshall Boy
Fred Bartlett
Late Telegraphic News
Vogaqmen
G.A. R. Benefit
Lincoln Day
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