Ohio Oil taxes paid and distributed across townships
The county treasurer reported Ohio Oil Company paid current year taxes totaling 61 489.10, allocated among Casey Barker Doublas Wa 6% Lawrence York and other townships. Total with prior Red Bank Oil Co. items rises to about 62 68, reflecting community influence and substantial tax contributions amid local development. Barbara English, long-time resident of Champaign County, died at 66 in Terre Haute after a prolonged illness, survived by five brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held at Daniel Stover’s home, conducted by Rev. Le Pletcher.
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R. J .Berry
Findlay
Ohio
Casey Ene -Barker
Mur . Doublas
L Wrea
Auiy York
Darthe
Adidas
Wits
Red ‘Bank Oll Co
Chark
Barbara
English
Terré Haute
Champaign
County
Maryeaito
Abel English
Zeh
Tera
Haute
Bro Stberg
Frank
Bella
Alfred
Charles
Daniel Stover
Marshall
Feeds
Daniel ‘Stover
Ey le
Pletcher
Henry G Hradshaw Dies in Paris After Illness
Henry G Hradshaw died in Paris after a three month kidney illness. Born in Marshall in 1847 he served in the 167th Illinois Civil War unit. He lived in Paris, married twice and survived by Jo hn Hardy, two sons, a brother and a sister. For nearly 20 years he worked in the jewelry business. The body was brought to this city for burial.
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Henry G. Hradshaw
Paris
Marshall An
Simentini
Jo“hn Hardy
Evangelical Revival Meetings at local churchnext Sunday
Evangelical revival meetings underway with Rev E C Iaiwald of Terre Haute preaching Friday night and Rev S H Baumeartner of Indianapolis in charge of the quarterly meeting next Sunday The congregation extends a cordial welcome to all attendees and plans continued services through next week
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E. C. Iaiwald
Terre Haute
S. H
Nitéche
M T H S Joins Sinais High School Athletic Association
The M T H S becomes a member of the Sinais High School Athletic Association. Miss Helen Carter joins the graduating class. The principal notes most poor work stems from lack of home study. The first 25 word spelling lesson last Wednesday produced no perfect scores, Ernest Nay at 97 led.
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Sinais High School Athletic Association
Helen Carter
Ernest Nay
Marshall
Paris
Jad
Hope for Wabash Improvement Harbor Bill Reported
The river bill before the House proposes dredging the Wabash from Mt. Carmel to the river mouth and a resurvey from Terre Haute to Mt. Carmel. Lower river dredging aims for a six foot low water navigation and the Terre Haute to Mt. Carmel section may extend the channel to Vigo county seat. Work is to occur in the 1910 1911 fiscal year.
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House of Representatives
Mt. Carmel
Terre Haute
Vigo County
House Stalls on Primary Law Amid Senate Amendments
The House made no progress on primary legislation and faced increasing opposition. Debate centered on the Gibson and Hamilton billsons from the senate as members refused to concur with amendments and sent the measure back for Senate action, while the commission form bill also faced a rebuke.
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House
Gibson
Hamilton
Senate
Commission
Active Oil Season Expected After Strong Week
The past week shows a heavy rise in oil production in the south end of the field with many prospects for oil in various glands. Wells completed: Crawford county 15, Lawrence 20, Clark 2, Marion 1, Jersey 1, Jackson 1, Cumberland 1, Macoupin 1. total production 5260 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Lawrence
Clark
Marion
Jersey
Jackson
Cumberland
Macoupin
Paris Beacon confronts Tribune report in district inquiry
The Paris Beacon conducts a district inquiry to challenge a Chicago Tribune report that a majority opposed Cannon. The page lists diverse local notices, births, visits, and business changes, including tax collector Tim Ryan interviewing residents and land and oil activity nearby.
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Paris
Republian
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
California Letter: Torpedo Boats and Rattlesnakes Revival
A California letter describes warm days and cold nights in Terminal, observations of torpedo boat destroyers offshore, and tranquil coastal colors. It notes Rattlesnake Island plays host to many snakes, visits from locals, church activities in Long Beach, and travels of residents between Los Angeles and Long Beach with various social details.
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Calif
Herald
California
Jay
Notitias
Niagara Falls
Tiniesss
Mother Kilborn
Joe Stark
Riiavell
Lynns
Lane, Beach
Joe
Russell
Byron Welsh
Los Angeles
Los Angesles
Foster
Tao
St. Tenis
Ae, “Downey” Archer's Doneripties So the Aviation Meet On Domingues
Eid
F. M. Rogers
Princess
Christian Church
Primary Bill Passes Senate In Swift Roll Call
The Hamilton Staymates primary bill clears the Senate by forty votes amid eight bills approved including primaries and election reforms. House expected to concur. aim to attach emergency clause for April or May primaries to avoid dog-day politics.
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Senate
House
Dalley
State House
Congress
Albert E. Isley
Jasper County
Supreme Court
Noted Lecturer Coming at M E Church Tonight
Rev F B Madden D D superintendent of the Champaign district of the M E church will lecture in the M E church this evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Madden
Champaign
M. E. Church
M. E
Matthew
Diary Reveals Tragedy Tied to Husband’s Threats
Fragmented diary excerpts describe a husband’s threats and abuse leading to a double tragedy near Arcola. The notes cover days surrounding the incident and mention the deceased wife and kin of Claude. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
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C ‘Claude
Fred TA
tagéiyJby
Arcola
Fred
Local limestone prospect urged for Clark county farms
A Vandalia seed and soil lecture last week stressed lime stone to correct soil acidity and improve growth, especially of clover. It noted railroads offer low rates for lime stone, but urged using abundant local rock in Wabash township Big Creek region, analyzed as excellent for land and cement. Farmers urged to organize locally for a home industry.
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Wabash Township
Big Creek
Clark County
Real Estate Transfers of Casey and Martinsville Listings
Multiple transfers recorded with names such as Harvey Hurst Lucinda Vanpelt John Ferguson John Weir Commodore Vargas Chas A Shuey Wm Willison H K Evans Henry B Bennett E M Baker Emma Baker Edgar Summers David Weir Archie Thompson Wm S Pine Harry Farris Ellen Sears Samuel Shore Dan McCormick J L Peck Ellan Bennett Wilson Voorhis L C Wilkin Bert Finney Dora Bennett John Stuck A E Dogbaugh Etta Lewis Jno T Spraker P A Nicholson M A Tipsword W S Emrich Jerry Ishler R V Smith Robert Alrey Willie Willison Alfred Bennett in towns including Westfield Martinsville Casey Walnut Prairie and Marshall with prices ranging from 1 to 6000.
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Harvey Hurst
Admr
Lucinda Vanpelt
John Ferguson
John Weir
Lot
West Union
Commodore Vargas
Chas A Shuey
Wm Willison
Westfield
H K Evans
Henry B Bennett
Same
H. B. Bennett
Wm. Willison
Jeremiah Hills
D L Wilhoit
E M Baker
Emma Baker
Edgar Summers Et al
David Weir
David L Liffick
Archie Thompson
Wm S Pine
Harry Farris
Ellen Sears
W. Dulaney
Ad. Marshall
Samuel Shore
Wm Beachout
Lot Casey
Dan McCormick
Pres Farris
J L Peck
Ellan Bennett
Wilson Voorhis
L C Wilkin
John H Blackford
Bert Finney
Dora Bennett
John Stuck
Walnut Prairie
E Dogbaugh
Etta Lewis
Casey
Jno T Spraker
P A Nicholson
M A Tipsward
W S Emrich
Jerry Ishler
R V Smith
Martinsville
Robert Alrey
Willie Willison
Alfred Bennett
West Union Social Updates and Local Repairs
Mrs. Harry Dolson and Aunt Emily Melvin are sick with others on the sick list. People visited Marshall over the weekend and several families hosted relatives. The Big Four By. Co. repairs the Block system now underway. Baptist Revival meetings continue with a 7 30 start and devotional, sermon to follow.
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West Union
Harry Dolson
Emily Melvin
Volney Mount
Howard Martin
Marshall
Millard Martin
Walter Cork
Will Maxwell
Burl Medsker
John Harmon
Richard Handy
Big Four By. Co
Tom Poorman
iMiases Madgé
Esther Hull
C. I
Baptist Church
Thie Daly
Caraiaily
Romance Ends in Divorce After Three Years
Florence Thralls of Terre Haute sues for divorce from Adan Coello a Rose Polytechnic student from San Salvador after he left three days after their marriage to return home for his ailing mother and later refused to come back or send for her. The United States consul learned he would not return or contact his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Rose Polytechnic
San Salvador
Florence Thralls
Adan Coello
New Orleans
United States
St Elmo Booked for Pythian Theatre This Saturday
Announcement says the romance St Elmo beloved by many will be staged at the Pythian Theatre on Saturday February 26. The play, once impossible due to copyright, now offers a dramatic stage version praised for its enduring appeal to theatergoers and curious audiences alike.
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St. Elmo
Pythian Theatre
Engineers and firemen flee Cairo Big Four division
The Mt. Carmel Republican reports that 4100 engineers and firemen were employed by the Cairo division in the last three to four months but only a small percent remained. The high turnover is blamed on the demanding labor of piloting the large locomotives and the heavy drag across the line.
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Mt. Carmel
Cairo
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Barbara English
Evangelical Revival Meetings
Wentfield
Deh
Alec Gesp
Anne
Dria
Jhas
Latta
Hope
Wabash
P. Set
Ort
Eeensurance Ropertysinithe
Leskent
Lowesticcrates
Ean Casey
Cleone
Henry Barbee
Oklahoma
Sim Best
C. A. Pence
Charleston
Bobh Vanpelt
Mose Stricker
John Newlin
Oscar Warner
Bertha
Tim Ryan
Sarah Carothers
McKeen
Squire M. W. Connelly Jr
Stark Nursery
Louisiana
N. A. Kite
Dillon Brothers
Yale
Matilda Stillwell
Kansas
John
Crete Bell
Meas Ceed
Our
State Senate
Chester
tLockardays
Cay Oh
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