Time's Ruthless Changes in Clark County Old-Timers Memoir
Washington February recounts how many early Clark county and nearby towns figures have died or moved on since 1868. The writer lists judges doctors printers and educators once known in Marshall Martinsville Casey Westfield and Robinson and laments aging and loss as he reflects on dead and scattered friends across the region.
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Herald
Clark County
Marshall
Scholfield & Wilkin
Dulaney & Goldop
Sam Kimlin
Perry A. McKain
Young Griffith
Tegard Jones
Orme Ficklin
Will Wilkin
J. W. Wilkin
John L. Ryan
John Scholfield
Newt Tibbs
Bob Hamill
S. S. Whitehead
Ivan Barlow
Lee Mitchell
Tom Golden
R. L. Dulaney
W. ©. Whitlock
Payne
Jones
Prewett
Rabb
Downs
Jennings
John Littlefield
M. O. Frost
Ed L’hote
Willis Harmon
Kilborn
Steve Bradley
Joe Allison
Allen B. Briscoe
Ham Sutton
Chess Littlefield
Joe Littlefield
Lyman Booth
C. G. Stephenson
Bob McIntyre
Bartlett
Pilcher
Dean Andrews
Wiliam R. Griffith
Warren Bartlett
Ad Hartlett
Henry Wallace
Tom Cole
Dan Davidson
Jim Graham
William T Martin, Sr
Hal Janney
Martinsville
Casey
Westfield
Robinson
Dr Doak
Jim Rush
Ishler Boys
Dr. Bruce
John W. Johnson
Mr. Mills
Jim Dawson
John Buckner
Jackson
Allen
Prof
W R Shuey
York
Orange
Dolson
Arker
Auburn
Douglas
Old Flark
Yam Sutton
Hife
Old Clark
Mar- Lekmy
Aball
Darain
Melroze
Mwartinsville
Ostfield
Tomas
Aconrane
Agela
The Printers Face Rising Costs From War Demands
The article notes sharp price hikes in the printing trade due to wartime shortages. Wholesale paper houses withdraw price lists, bleach, alum, dyes, and inks soar, and type and machinery costs double. Printers warn customers to expect higher prices or closures as supply worsens.
Illinois crude oil price rises another ten cents
The price of Illinois crude oil was boosted another ten cents per barrel last week and is now quoted at 1.72 dollars.
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Illinois
Marshall Circuit Church Services and Pastor Update
The Marshall Circuit reports Pastor C. Read has been ill for about two weeks but hopes to meet his appointments this Sunday. Asbury Church will hold preaching at 10 30 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Patton Church will have preaching at 2 30 p m with Sunday school at 9 00 a m.
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Boeing
Asbury
Wat
Patton
AO A
C. Read
Tigers vs Eaton Independents Friday Night Showdown
The Marshall Tigers host the Eaton Independents on Friday night at the Hippard garage on South 6th Street. Both teams are said to be of similar caliber, promising an even matchup on their home floor.
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Marshall Tigers
Eaton Independents
South 6Th Street
Eaton
Tigers
Women Eligible to Vote in Upcoming Township Primary
Every woman who meets legal requirements may vote in the township primary. They may cast ballots for any offices except justice of the peace if candidates are present. Prepare to visit the polls and choose freely.
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Justice of the Peace
Big Damage Suit Filed Over Fatal Train Crossing
Mrs. Mary Maloney of Douglas township, through attorney Connelly, sues the Big Four railway for 10000 damages for the death of her husband Hurley Maloney. He was killed last September after attending a Marshall street fair and allegedly slept in his buggy before being struck by a train at a crossing three miles north of town.
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Mary Maloney
Douglas Township
Connelly
Big Four Railway
Hurley Maloney
Marshall
Meloy R L Dies After Long Christian Life
Robert L Meloy born June 7 1866 in Clark county died January 29 1916 He was the youngest of twelve and survived by a wife Emily Hurst six children six grandchildren one sister and many friends Funeral services were held at Blue Grass church with burial nearby.
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Robert Lincoln Meloy
Reese
Mary Meloy
Clark County
Emily Hurst
Nelle
Ada
Christian Church
John R
Dudley
Jesse E
Forrest O
Dolson
Allen H. Sophia
Emmett B
Sarah Phillips
Martinsville
Blue Grass Church
Eldi G L. Huggins
Death at Casey Shrouded in Murder Rumors
James Clarence McCandlish, 34, a delivery driver, died in a Casey sleep with a bullet through his head. Coroner’s inquest found suicide, though witnesses and letters to Mrs. Sewall imply marked tension and possible motive. Grand jury likely to review the case.
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Stolz
Casey
Ida Sewall
McCandlish
Terre Haute
Wabash
Cumberland County
Mattoon
Sudden Death of Mrs Chaney Across Clark County
Mrs William Chaney died suddenly last Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Miller in Darwin from possible heart disease. Funeral services were held Sunday in Clarksville. Catherine Rayhel born in Clark county died February fifteenth, 1916. She left eight children and sixteen grandchildren. She joined Grace Chapel United Brethren about sixteen years ago.
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William Chaney
Will Chaney
Dudley
Lena Miller
Darwin
Dell Scott
Vermilion
Elva Smithley
Clarkville
Martha Denhie
Macon
Francis Millhouse
Clarkaville
Cotnt Tharp
John Chaney
Terre Haute
Chney
United Brethren Church
Grace Chapel
Sarah J. Meloey
Paris
George Rachel
Marshall
James McCleary
Woman Struck by Train Near Abilane After Work
Miss Ruth Maring of Abilane, daughter of Chester Maring formerly of Anderson township and niece of Sumner Maring of Marshall, was struck by a Union Pacific train while crossing the track on her way home from work. One leg was broken and she suffered other injuries.
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Ruth Maring
Abilane
Bar
Chester Maring
Anderson Township
Sumner Maring
Marshall
Union Pacific
Woodmen Prosper in Old-Time Style with January Growth
The Modern Woodmen report overcoming years of trouble and now prospering. A total of 8264 new members joined in January, signaling a strong start to the year and renewed organizational strength.
Fire destroys Bert Forrester store in Moriah
A general merchandise store owned by Bert Forrester at Moriah was destroyed by fire Sunday night. Loss estimated around 2000 dollars with comparatively small insurance coverage.
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Bert Forrester
Moriah
Los
Paris firm orders six hundred thousand flywaters for ads
A Paris manufacturing firm has placed an order for 600 000 flywaters to be used in its advertising campaigns. The deal signals expanded production for promotional materials and confirms the company’s push into broader display media.
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Paris
Local Republican Primary Draws Marshall Township Spotlight
A candidacy note lists collector aboard Nay as a Republican primary candidate for Marshall township. A public gala is planned with a game of questions and exhibits. The event aims to boost turnout and showcase community needs.
Trio of Family Tragedy As Three Die Nearby
Elizabeth Kenderine died February 8 near West York at age 75 born December 22 1841 in Vermilion county maiden name Sweet. Her husband Thomas died February 14 born April 11 1833 and son of Armitage Kenderine. They and sister Margaret Hannah Dix who died nearby are buried in Mt Olive cemetery.
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Elizabeth Kenderine
Thomas Kenderine
West York
Vermilion County
Sweet
Crawford County
Armitage Kenderine
Eizabeth Sweet
Rachel Buckner
Texas
Sarah Medskher
Old Family
Mt Olive Cemetery
Res T J Wheeler
Edward J Flowers obituary notices eight children named
Edward J Flowers died at his home near McKeen on February 15, 1916 after a long illness. Born April 12, 1877 in Clark County, he married Claralen Dow on April 19, 1898 and raised eight children: Hurley, Charley, Robert Elmer, Finna, Myrtle, Ruth, and Louise. Survived by wife, his parents, two brothers, and one sister, funeral February 17 at the residence conducted by Rev Earl Phillips of Dennison and burial at Livingston Cemetery.
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Edward J Flowers
Clark County
McKeen
Claralen Dow
Hurley
Charley
Robert Elmer
Finna
Myrtle
Ruth
Louise
Earl Phillips
Dennigon
Livingston
Death of a Former Marshall Resident
Samuel G Murray attorney at law died at his Seattle home February 15 on his sixty third birthday He formerly lived in Marshall where he married Jessie Littlefield daughter of long time Clark County Democrat editor John Littlefield He leaves his widow a daughter Mrs Fay Gillie of Butte Montana a son Roscoe of Seattle and a son Warren C of Springfield Michigan not specified.
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Samuel G Murray
Seattle
Wash
Murray
Marshall
Jessie Littlefield
John Littlefield
Clark County Democrat
Fay Gillie
Butte
Montana
Roscoe
Warren C
Springfield
Congregation Meeting and Weekend Church Events
The Congregational church hosts a Culon prover meeting tonight. An AHL welcome Exchange at Findlay grocery on Saturday afternoon. Tracers meet Tuesday evening. The pastor conducts services next Sunday. A QOF service at WLW Jones, Pests is scheduled.
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Culon
AHL
Findlay
Medir
Agra
Sarvie
Ecis
Marriage Licenses Listed for Anderson Residents
Luther Hammond of Dolson and Aly Wiser Parker wed Boyan Coombes and Stella Spittler of Anderson to form marriages recorded in the licenses.
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Luther Hammond
Dolson
Aly, Wiser
Parker
Boyan Coombes
Stella
Spittler
Anderson
Brandenstein Eyes Republican Primary Run for Town Clerk
John W. Brandenstein announces candidacy for Town Clerk of Marshall Township subject to the Republican primary Mata 4.
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John W. Brandenstein
Marshall Township
Mata
New Circuit Court Cases Listed in Short Form
M. Class sues Harry Martin on appeal Mary M. Maloney admx against C. C. C. and St. L. Ry. Co. Catherine P. Green sues First Natl Bank of Westfield. Fred Huffington sues Ethel Huffington et al for partition.
Republican Township Primary Notice
The Marshall township Republican primary will be held in the old Herald building on south Sixth street Saturday March 4. Polls open at 1 p m and close at 6 p m. Township Conventions Melrose township at Melrose Tuesday February 29.
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Marshall Township
Herald
South Sixth Street
Melrose Township
Melrose
Death of Mrs Jennie Hickman in Albany Oregon
Mrs Jennie Hickman longtime Albany resident died Tuesday February 8 at age 61 She was the daughter of W R Brown sister of W T Brown and Mrs Gina Dulaney of this county Her home for thirteen years was in the northwest Funeral and burial were in Riverside Cemetery Albany She leaves husband W F E Hickman and one son Victor.
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Jennie Hickman
Albany
Oregon
W. R. Brown
W. T Brown
Gina Dulaney
Northwest
Riverside
Wfe Hickman
Victor
Big Fur Shipment From Grabenheimer’s Sons Sets Record
Grabenheimer's Sons shipped over 1500 dollars worth of raw furs to Detroit last Wednesday marking the largest single shipment from the city. The haul includes many opossum hides once undervalued along with coon, skunk and muskrat skins.
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Grabenheimer’s Sons
Detroit
Examination For Horseshoers In Matto April 10 11
State Board of Examiners for Horseshoers sends notice of a two day examination in Matto on April 10 and 11. Applicants must remit a $45 fee and apply to secretary John T Kane at 4430 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago. The process removes the threat of prosecution as the board conducts hearings.
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Drake
Joe Allen
State Board of Examiners For
Horseshoers
Matto
John T Kane
Board of Examiners
West Jackson Hird
Chicago
Prosecu
Federal cattle and livestock inspection in Danville district
Federal inspectors at Danville Illinois will inspect cattle sheep and swine intended for interstate shipment for slaughter or dairy and breeding uses. Inspections must occur at the farm. orders pass through the rail agent. Apply to inspectors at Danville box 167.
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Tan Vide TV
Vermilion Edgar
Clark County
Drs
Joel Vera
Pop Gilbert
Rai-Iad
Danville
Ill
Real Estate Transfers listed in local records
Transfers show James Ishley to William Tolle for block 2 Conger s addition Cumberland for 1990 dollars. Samuel M Smith to J Vi Jacobs for lots 63 and 64 Peters addition Casey for 755. John Vanscor t to Nellie Divi partial block 41 orig Westfield for 1900. Jessie Yo Dol to Ross I Dollar Landon 34 30 for 865. Other entries include W C Hendrix to Adam Strong Jot 8 block 80 Archers 1st Marshall 1000 and multiple follow ons with 1000 sums, 626 960 and various names and places.
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James Ishley
Wm Tolle
Conger's
Cumberland
James Osborn
Anna Dawson
Samuel M Smith
J Vi Jacobs
Peters
Casey
C Hendrix
Adam Strong
Marshall
Has Cunningham
Frank Knighht
Dale Knight
John Vanscor
Nellie Divi
Bik
Orig
Westfield
Gard
Allison Parker
Dulas
Jessie Yo Dol
Ross I. Dollar
Iandon
JW Graham
Archer
Varshall
Wen Mondwenhall To © E Curr Te Yam, Nw Ite
Thay Sands
Ars
Lew Fo
Richart
Martt
le Cole
Carmen Pit
The American Girls Lyceum Course Sing Again
The American Girls performed a March lyceum program featuring eight instruments, singing and readings in period costumes. The act opened with costumes of various eras and closed with Betsy Ross’s flag making, praised for its charm and high quality.
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Lyceum
Jane
Lusterical Prinds
Guarker
Das
Death of Ike Durette A River Rogue Buried in York
Ike Durette once famed as a baseball player and river peddler died in a freezing death after a boating accident during high water three weeks ago near York. Found behind the Indiana levee, his body lay in river debris until recovery and burial. An inquest by the Sullivan County coroner ruled death from freezing.
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Ike Durette
York
Sater
Indiana
Sullivan County
Durette
Civil Service Critique From Henry M Hyde in Chicago Tribune
Hyde argues civil service protects permanent workers who fear charges and trials, reducing effort. He contrasts private employees who cooperate with bosses, noting political appointees wield power temporarily. He suggests revisiting civil service to align incentives and accountability.
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Henry M Hyde
Chicago Tribune
Civil Service
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