Public Drary Plans and a Veteran Editor Retires in Robinson
Readings on Lincoln and Work mark the chapter meeting as Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Shaw attend. After business, refreshments were served by the Botegs. George W. Harper retires after 67 years in Robinson's printing business, leasing to his son Paul Harper. A traction scheme across Missouri and Kentucky is announced with St Louis as western terminal and Terre Haute as eastern, funded by a $20 million corporation with bonds underwritten in 1915.
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Truman
Booth
W. Ww
Nettie Shaw
Ide- Shaw
Ateruion
George W. Harper
Man
Tanots
Robinon
Argus
Paul
Harper
Logan
Matehall
Rinting
Robinson
Yike
Smith
Springaeta- St Louis-Terré ‘Haute
Tig
News’ ‘Dispatch
Ste Lens
Cohanning Ute
Silanben
Missouri
Kentucky
Isaac
England
Com‘thaty
St.Louiss
Terre Haute
Springfield
Paducah
Springfield-Duqtoin
Padu
Cah
Keithley Wins Nominal Damages in Printing Case
Judge Kimbrough ruled Keithley received nominal damages against Clark County over printing the primary election ballots. The decision states the contract with the county was valid, but Keithley did not furnish the disputed printing. he should have sued for profit, excluding labor and stock costs.
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Kimbrough
Keithley
Clark County
State Board to Reorganize Inauguration Next Tuesday
The new state board of agriculture will be inaugurated at Springfield next Tuesday. James K. Hopkins of Princeton is the new president of the board, and B. M. Davison of this city is expected to be elected secretary. He has been superintendent of gates for several years. Mr. Dickinson, secretary for many years, is in failing health and not a candidate for reelection.
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State Board of Agriculture
Springfield
James K. Hopkins
Princeton
B. M.’Davison
Gates
Dickinson
Danville Press-Democrat Drops Dem Label to Go Independent
The Danville Press-Democrat, a major 18th district newspaper owned by Postmaster Tilton and seen as Congressman O'Hair's personal organ, announces it is no longer a Democratic paper and will operate as an independent publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville Press-Democrat
Tilton
O’hair
West Union Welcomes New Postmaster Stacy Bradbury
Stacy Bradbury assumed charge of the West Union post office last Friday and will devote full attention to operations. The Clark County Farmers Institute annual meeting is set for tomorrow and Friday in the courthouse with the complete program appearing on another page. The circuit court case involves William Schmoyer on a debt complaint.
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Stacy Bradbury
Tdwerya
Clark County
Farmers’ Institute
Howise
Clark
William Schmoyer
Congregational Church Report Faces Growing Worries
A reader note from the Congregational Church community signals mounting concern over spiritual and social trends. The report highlights declining attendance and rising challenges to church outreach amid broader societal shifts.
Burglars Blow Open Cole Bros Store Safe
Late Monday night thieves blown Cole Bros hardware and jewelry store safe open with heavy explosive. About 15 dollars in cash and perhaps 100 dollars in jewelry stolen. total loss near 500 dollars. Marvin Mill office safe also blown but inner door remained intact. only minor building damage. Burglars suspected local. Police called. other thefts reported include 100 pounds flour from a Vandalia freight car and two coats from a church vestibule. Citizens demand better police service.
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Cole Bros
Marvin Mill
Cole
Marvin
Ohio di
Edwin Booth
Vandalia
Obituary of Royal A. Nott 1838 1914
Royal A. Nott born near Darwin Illinois April 30 1838 died at his daughter’s home in Marshall December 30 1914 He enlisted in a Missouri cavalry regiment during the Civil War and served three years before honorable discharge due to ill health He married Ella Kennedy of Marshall and six children were born four girls and two boys Two daughters died in infancy and one daughter Mrs Lucy Lamb died in Detroit last June One son Alfred died earlier and William lives in the west The surviving daughter Mrs Anderson Simmons resides in Marshall and the couple had lived there the past year and a half after a paralytic stroke two weeks before his death left him with no fear of the future.
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Royal A. Nott
Darwin
Ill
Marshall
Terre Haute
Missouri Cavalry
Ella Kennedy
Lucy Lamb
Detroit
Alfred
William
West
Anderson Simmons
Nott
Methodist revival attracts new members and strong attendance
The revival continues with sixteen new members received last Sunday. Rev. C. M. Duncan delivered his first sermon in the series to a large audience. Public is invited to daily services at 7.15 weeknights, 7 on Sundays, with 2:45 pm afternoon sessions Tuesday to Friday and children's meetings Saturday. Ladies meeting next Sunday at 2:45. Social M B’s will skip regular revival meetings.
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C. M. Duncan
M. B's
G. Sandmeyer
Farewell Party For Mr Ed Dollinger In West Union
The Sorosis Club of West Union hosted a farewell for Mr Ed Dollinger connected with Simpson Lumber Co. Sixty guests attended as music and games filled the evening. Dollinger moves to Eldorado to take a higher position with the company and will be greatly missed by friends.
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Sorosis Club
West Union
Ed Dollinger
Simpson Lumber Co
Dollinger
Eldorado
Marriage Licenses Reported in Local Notices
Charley Garrett and Emma Jack, both of Casey, appear in the license list. Herman Patchett of Martinaville and Bernice Spittler of Anderson TM tend to wed, with John EL Cook J and Lena E det of Dolson tp. Jamies Bays and Mirtle Saulsbury of Terre Haute listed as couples. Edgar Guyer of Martinsville and Susie Davis of Dudley also noted for marriage licenses.
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Charley
Garrett
Emma
Casey
Toy
Herman’Patchett
Martinaville
Bernice
Spittler
Anderson
Patrons Meeting of Peoples Mutual Telephone Co
The Peoples Mutual Telephone Co holds its annual meeting in the court room on Saturday January 16 1915 at 1 30 pm for officer elections and business. Members must pay dues by date. directors order and residents noted a service disruption and delivery issues in the prior weeks.
Former Clark County Man Killed in Accidental Shooting
Matthew Wells of Melrose was in the city en route home from western Nebraska after learning of his brother John Wells death. At home an 18 year old son accidentally dropped a shotgun, which discharged and killed Matthew Wells instantly in his easy chair.
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Matthew Wells
Melrose
Nebraska
John
Mr. Wells
Reading
Real estate transfers and optical service ad in Martinsville
A list shows deeds of parcels in Martinsville with buyers and prices such as Flenner to Deahl and Boothe to Deahl plus other transfers. An optical shop ad promotes one piece bifocal lenses and repairs with guaranteed work and measurement duplication.
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Loncedes Flenner
Mortie E Flenner
Deahl
Martinsville
F Boothe
James Porter
Chas Cooper
Oscar Miller
Cooper
Alva
H Hix
Jet
Lucille Hix
Sciense
Sworkmanship
Rustanteeds
Assembly Deadlock Rumors Swirl Over Speakership
Reporters note expected Republican bid for speaker as Springfield visits spill into week. Walter Provise holds Leland Hotel quarters amid Deneen faction talk. Sen Shermaine may stay after organization while Democrats discuss conference.
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Cauicuses
Springfield
Repucant
Walter M
Leland
Deneen
Shermaine
House
Bk Ring
Ithecus
Dave ‘E. Shanahan
Chicago
Xor
Repubican
Sencg
Fpzdevine
Lee County
Lee
O'Neil
Brown
LaSalle
W. C. Kane
Saliné
al Purdunn
Clark
Sass Habba
Greene
M. L. Igoe
Jarry O'Rourke
B. M. Mitchell
Senate
Auleea
Democrats
Ing
Fragmented inquiry about accounts and wrappers in paper requests
A jumbled text fragment discusses accounts, wrappers, and a request for a prom noted in a mailed paper. It references parties and accommodations and asks how to proceed with a sample wrapper and copy.
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Drag
Fragmented Church Notice With Names and Roles
OCR fragment lists church staff roles including Superintendent Organist Librarians and a few surnames like Pinkbiner Gratgiang and Sockler. Mentions a Peoples Alliance approval and a reference to the United States, with unclear dates or actions.
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Zion
iSu Abel
Fred
George Fuxbiner
Bersief
Rolly
Aras
Roll
Atin Os Sockler
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Eula Morton
Ernest Nay
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Casey High School
Methodist Church Notes
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