Death of Hon Thomas J Golden Prominent Illinois Lawyer
The death of Thomas J Golden, long a leading Clark County Illinois lawyer and former state legislator, was announced after a period of illness. He was born December 21 1841 in Wayne County Indiana and served as first lieutenant in the First Missouri Cavalry during the Civil War. Funeral services were held at the family home with Masonic rites and interment at St. Marys Cemetery.
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Thomas “J. Golden
Clark County
Republican Party
Dulaney National Bank
Charles ‘Brigcoe
Bell
Clark
Golden
John Scholfield
Scholfield
Hesis
Wayne
Ind
Madison County
Marshall
Vanis
Missouri “Cavalry
Ridge
Cross
Hollows
Jankins “Ferry
Jacob W.wilkin
Ann
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Cullom
Coloné
Illinois
Indianapolis
Mary A “Benedict
Marshall Herald
Republicann Party
Martinsville
Frank Cole
Paris
Casey
J. E. Piety
John Piety
Judy Thurman
Charles Neff
Terre Haute
James Craig
Mr. Kinsley
Mattoon
Henry Neal
Robert Howard
Charleston
Benson Wood
Effingham
Walter Brewer
Toledo
Joseph Dias
Henry Vansellar
F . T. O’hair
A. R. Clark
Mamie Henry
D. ‘B. Miller
F. Hammond
D. C. Clawson
J. J Arney
Natee
R. S. Briscoe
Kansas, Il
House of Representatives
W. T. Hollenbeck
Thomas J. Golden
Twenty-eighth
General Assembly
First
Missouri Cavalry
48Th General Assembly
House
Maggie Golden
Early county maps from 1815 1816 unearthed as souvenirs
Collections of town ship maps of the county, preserved in permanent form, are valuable souvenirs of the early days. The original surveys were made in 1815 and 1816 by Arthur Hernie and William Harris, surveyors, and are noted for intrinsic value and historical interest.
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Cole& Cole
Arthur Hernie
William Harris
Measure to legalize interracial marriage proposed in House
Representative Hollenbeck introduces a bill to make marriage between white and Black or mulatto persons legal, arguing the prohibition is a disgrace and should be wiped out to ensure equality in the state.
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Hollenbeck
Train Robbery Prevented in Effingham Case
Effingham chief of police and Vandalia detective arrested a suspect last Thursday in Max's Haven. The man confessed that he and accomplices planned to hold up a Vandalia train using railway torpedoes and attempted to seize the railway car.
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Effingham
Vandalia Railway
Max
Baby's Mysterious Death Stuns Wabash Township
The three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Wilbur of Wabash township died Sunday under peculiar circumstances. The parents traveled with the baby to Henry Allen's home, and upon arrival the infant was found dead after being unwrapped. Coroner Haslitt ruled death from natural causes, citing a weak heart as the likely cause.
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Uriah Wilbur
Wabash Township
Henry Allen
Allen
Haslitt
Farmers Mutual Telephone Co Adopts Plans to Stay in Business
The adjourned annual meeting heard a report on selling the property. Bell declined to bid, Wabash Valley would deal with subscribers individually. The plan keeps the company in operation with four months dues in advance and improvements to connect lines. Each party line to choose a delegate to elect officers and revise bylaws. Abe Finkbiner read a contract granting line users own supervision and power to refuse service to nonpaying subscribers.
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Farmers’ Mutual Telephone Co
Bell
Wabash Valley Company
Abe Finkbiner
Tramps Arrested in Connection with Thompson Burglary
Robert Thompson reported a break in at his Big Four area home with a watch revolver and pantry items stolen. Five tramps were detained at Robinson after a freight arrival. one Polish suspect Adolph Sdan var, 20, confessed to the burglary and will be held in jail until the circuit court meets next month.
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Robert Thompson
Big Four Station
Big Four
Gallatin
Robinson
Thompson House
Adolph Sdanvar
Dillondale
Ohio
Pretty Home Wedding Near Marshall Unites Ella Snedeker and Jay Yeley
Ella Snedeker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Snedeker, married Jay T. Yeley at the Snedeker home six miles east of Marshall on a Wednesday evening. Rev. Wamsely officiated and a pink and white decor theme highlighted the ceremony and reception. The bride, oldest Snedeker daughter, is a musician educated at Terre Haute, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Yeley. After the ceremony the couple planned to reside in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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Julius A. Snedeker
Marshall
Ella
Jay ‘T. Yeley
Fred A. Snedeker
Vermillion
Wamsely
Charleston
Jamita Snedeker
Robert Snedeker
Snedeker
Clark County
Conservatory of Music
Terre Haute
Cyrus Yeley
Renewals Run High For Herald Subscriptions
A large number of fall subscribers renew their Herald subscriptions noting the paper as excellent county news. Those who have not renewed should notify the office so the list can be revised and the paper continued until payment is convenient.
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Herald
Still No Senator In Nebraskas Long Debate
The general assembly recessed after another ballot with no result. Democrats cannot elect two senators, prompting Gov Dunne to urge voting Lewis for the long term and Sherman for the short term. Republicans demand Sherman long term, while a GOP Progressives bid faltered amid a Roosevelt telegram deemed a cold fake. Legislative leaders expect Sherman to win the long term with GOP Progressives and anti Lewis Democrats, and a Progressive for the short term.
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General Assembly
Dunne
Lewis
Sherman
McCormick
Roosevelt
Repubicans
Funk
Death of Mrs Dean Andrews Pioneer Resident
Mrs Dean Andrews a prominent city resident died last Thursday after eight days of paralysis. Funeral services were at the family home conducted by Rev W J Drew and Rev Chas Killie, with interment in the city cemetery. Eleanor McMillin born Rockville Indiana May 5 1833 married Rev Dean Andrews November 3 1859. Three children were born. Margaret Louise died 1881. Surviving children Fannie and William M in Marshall. sister Mrs W S McMurtry and brother W L McMillin of California.
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Dean Andrews
W. J. Drew
Chas. Killie
D. Eleanor McMillin
Rockville
Ind
Marshall
Andrews
Margaret Louise
Fannie
William M
Death of John Jones Former Resident of Jefferson Kan
The body of John Jones 92 died at his home in Jefferson Kansas arrived Monday morning and was interred in the city cemetery after brief funeral services at the grave conducted by Rev D D Burt. His wife was too ill to accompany the body. He leaves a daughter in Idaho and many local relatives. Jones resided here for about thirty years and worked as an engineer in the Payne Besser flour mill.
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John Jones
Jefferson
Kan
D. D. Burt
Jones
Idaho
Marshall
Payne-Besser
Telegraph Office to Open in New Archer House
Last Friday William McDatiel of the New Archer House closed a contract with a Western Union Telegraph representative to open and maintain an office in the hotel building. The move will greatly convenience all telegraph users at the uptown Telegraph Office.
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William McDatiel
Archer House
Western, Union, Telegraph
Telegraph
Card of Thanks for Sympathy in Loss of Daughter and Sister
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude for the sympathy and kindness shown during the death and burial of their beloved daughter and sister. They acknowledge the beautiful floral offerings and extend thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Graham and their children.
No City Primary Held Without Filed Nominations
The city reports no primary election will occur this year as no filing papers have been submitted by candidates. Officials warn that without greater interest the city may skip an election entirely.
Gas field prospects near Westfield noted by town paper
The Westfield Review reports interest in gas near town with a northeast field promising potential. Five wells drilled and eleven show limited gas, with dry sand suited for commercial use. last wells completed amid ongoing exploration efforts.
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Westfield Review
Floyd
Barbee
Old Soldier Gene Sylvester Stephenson Dies at Home Near Clarksville
Old resident Gene Sylvester Stephenson died Monday at his Clarksville area home after a fall on ice ten days earlier caused facial injuries and subsequent erysipelas. A veteran of the First Ohio Light Artillery, he lived in the county for nearly fifty years and is survived by three sons. Funeral services are held today with interment at Casey.
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Sylvester Stephenson
Clarksville
Stephenson
Ohio Light Artillery
Casey
Religious Meeting Invite With Stereopticon Show
A church notice invites all for a Sunday service at 10 45 in the morning and a stereopticon illustrated trip through China or young America in the evening. Minister Burt extends a cordial welcome and asks everyone to attend this Sunday program.
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Hunt
China
Young America
Wae
D. JD
Burt
Marriage Licenses Reported for Casey and Orange
Phomas Sprague and Julia Duckworth of Casey Me Way Stillman Ruckman Flora Um Stott of Orange are listed in the marriage licenses. The notice confirms filings and couples named with associated towns.
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Sprague
Julia
Duckworth
Casey
Stillman
Ruckman
Flora Umstott
Orange
Arm Broken In Brazil Game Leaves Player Out
Joe Davison of the high school basketball team suffered a broken left forearm when pushed against a wall by Brazil players during a Friday night game in Brazil Indiana. The injury occurred as he tried to brace himself, fracturing both bones below the elbow. Brazil defeated the team 63 to 390.
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Joe Davison
Brazil
Ind
Odd Crude Price Notice From Local Market
A fragmented OCR note records crude oil price details with a five cent barrel reference and a price around 1.25 per barrel as of Thursday. The text is unreadable in places but indicates a local market update on crude pricing.
Boy Diec Accidentally, Jury Rules
Coroner’s jury in Melrose township returns verdict that ten year old Alex Gard died from accidental strangulation after a rope around his neck broke while he played near a tree. Funeral services were held Friday and burial followed in Ohio Cemetery. community sympathy poured out to the family.
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Ote Gard
Alex Gard
Melrose
Whde
Hamill
Hasglitt
Esquire
Nitchman
York Township
Ohio
Woodmen Insurgents Plan 1914 Convention Fight
Woodmen of America delegates gather in Springfield on May 16 1914 to organize for a campaign to unseat current officers at the head camp. About 2000 delegates from all states and Canadian provinces will participate as insurgents elect delegates by Feb 10 and push for lower assessment rates at the June head camp election.
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America
United States
Canada
Springfield
Lumbermen Hold Banquet for WW Simpson Co. Managers
Mr and Mrs Ray Simpson were in Vincennes last week for a banquet hosted by the WW M Simpson Lumber Co for its managers and office staff across 14 towns. Judge John O Neil of Olney presided as toastmaster with several speakers. Mrs Ray Simpson entertained with a solo as guests from multiple yards enjoyed an elaborate multi course dinner at the Grand Hotel.
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Ray
Ray Simpson
sAn
Grand’ ‘Hotel
Horse Show Preparations Close Contracts for Amusements
Show secretary Charles Brandenstein has closed a contract for amusements at the next fall horse show including a merry go round and Ferris wheel. The event runs September 17 to 20 with an added children’s day.
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Charles’ Brandenstein
Fall festival and settlers reunion in Marshall near Martinsville
The next fall festival and old settlers reunion will be held in Marshall on September 18, 19 and 20, the week after. The event continues into Martinsville fair week with local participants and activities.
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Akg
Borke,ahov and
Old Settlers
Marshall
Martinsville
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Gomes
Wass-Nestor
Sircles
Honorable Thos, J. Golden
Baby
Young Pole
Mrs. Andrews
Telegraph’ Office
Westfield
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