Letter from a retiring postmaster recalls old-town days
A letter reflects a long-serving postmaster's plan to retire after thirty years in the job. He weighs leaving the town he helped prosper, dreams of returning to the printer's trade within a year, and nostalgically recalls dances, parties, and local social life from bygone days, ending with a note of possible future visits to Marshall.
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Doe
Sreal Estate
Imust
Charley
Wwe
Tornad
Sasha
Pheebe
Ross
Amelia Fisher
Marshall
Methodist Church Notes Highlight Ongoing Special Meetings
The article notes a surge of attendance at special meetings with nine new members on the first Sunday. It lists daily services at 7:15 pm this week and next, upcoming sermon subjects, high school night, a Saturday children’s meeting, and a Decision Day in Sunday school. Rev. Duncan preaches strong, direct sermons inviting all city youth and adults to attend.
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Tollotwa
Christ
Duncan
Naw Telephone Directory Subscriptions Available
Wabash Telephone announces new copies of the directory for subscribers and urges callers to contact the office for replacement copies.
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Naw Telephone
Wedding of Harris H Brown and Miss Golda Bartlett
The couple wed Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Eben Bartlett homestead three miles west of West Union. Eld. T. J. Wheeler officiated. The ceremony was attended by immediate family only. Brown is son of J. W. and Julia Brown. Bartlett is the daughter of Joseph and Ida Bartlett and a Clark county school teacher.
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Harris H. Browh
Golda Bartlett
Eben Bartlett
West Union
Eld. T. J. Wheeler
Bayuist Church
Mr. Brown
J. W
Julia Brown
Mrs. Brown
Joseph
Ida Bartlett
Bartlett
Clark County
Three Sent to Insane Hospital From Martinsville Area
Following a Mar tinsville township tragedy neighbors advance petitions to place relatives under restraint. In county court on Thursday John W. Snyder was declared insane and sent to Anna State Hospital. Friday Evaliner Thompson of Melrose was ordered admitted and Saturday Mary E. Cottrell of York was declared unsound and sent to the hospital.
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Martinsville Township
John W. Snyder
Anna
Evaliner Thompson
Melrose
Mary E. Cottrell
York
Farm Residence Burns Near Melrose
The home of James Drake south of Melrose burned last Wednesday near noon due to a defective flue. With no help available, the family could recover only the clothing they wore. the loss is partially covered by insurance.
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James Drake
Melrose
Joss
Martinsville light system to upgrade with copper wire
A. C. Hallauer ordered 33 miles of No 6 copper wire for the three wire circuit of the Martinsville light system. The upgrade will carry more than double the voltage at the Marshall light plant and is described as a warm roost for the birds.
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A. C. Hallauér
Martinsville
Marshall
Mutual Telephone patrons to meet in court room Saturday
The Mutual Telephone Company will convene in the court room on Saturday January 15 at 4 30 pm to elect officers and conduct other business. Dues and assessments are due by January 1 and must be paid. By order of the Board of Directors.
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Sof
Elminate Pigeon Pests Near Huteonville
The Herald reports Newlin will pay cents per pigeon head brought in for each pigeon killed within five miles of Huteonville as a cholera prevention measure. The notice outlines a bounty program and targets pest control in the area.
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Butsonyilla
Newlin
Froza
Huteonville
Farmers Institute session praised by attendees
The Farmers Institute session highlighted strong talks by Charles E. Cox and Leonard Hagnau r with G W Conn and other speakers. Officers were reelected, a new treasurer elected, and multiple educational and legislative resolutions urged, including a push for district and state cooperation laws.
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Jed Gard
Harry Maurer
J. L. Hawker
J. E. Lutz
Robert
English
Charles E. Cox
Vandalia
G. W. Conn
Woodstock
State Teachers’ Association
Mr. Conn
Leonard Hegnaur
The
State University
Marshall
Farmers’ Institute
Clark County
Illinois
Atking
47Th
General Assembly
Wisconsin
Insurance Commission
County Court Docket Shows Varied Dismissals and Fines
The county court docket lists numerous cases including dismissals by the State's attorney for Perry Low and others, plus guilty pleas and fines. Notable entries include Wm Grove for disorderly conduct, Jap West for selling liquor, and Chas Carter for contempt with an attachment to show cause.
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Perry Low
Atty
Lewellyn Boyer
John Smith
A. H. Hix
Chas. McClary
Arthur Freeman
John McGee
Herbert Tibbs
Ernest Wesser
Wm. Brimmer
Staley Smith
Janie Nay
Ross Prevo
Wm. Grove
Jap West
Herbert Miller
Lquor
Chas
Carter
West Union Merchants Pledge Sunday Closures
Local business men of West Union sign a pledge to close all stores on Sundays starting January 15, 1914, closing from Saturday night to Monday morning. They urge the public to shop during the week and not demand Sunday openings, listing participating merchants and professions.
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West Union
Dolson & Son
J. T. Kaufman
Co. O. Flowers
Medsker Produce Company
W. H. Marvin
Ed Crumline
W. W. Simpson
Lumber Co
Charles Prevo
Fred Bush
Booster Book to Highlight Paris Marshall and Chrisman
J A Read, a publisher with thirty years in the field, announces a finely illustrated booster book for Paris Marshall and Chrisman. Assisted by Alexander and Anthon, the work includes photographs of local landmarks and serves as souvenir and advertising space for area businesses. Read guarantees a 1500 copy circulation with envelopes for mail distribution. Boost Marshall when you can.
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J. A. Read
Alexander
Anthon
Paris
Marshall
Kansas
Chrisman
Commercial Club
Mayor Baum
Vote on New Plan for Marshall Township Highway Commissioner
A special election will be held in Marshall township on the 27th to decide whether to adopt a single highway commissioner instead of three under the new law. Supporters say the single salary will allow more time for work and easier progress than three commissioners.
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Marshall Township
Friends of the Movement
Tax Payers Notice From County Treasurer Office
I will be in the County Treasurer's office every day to receive taxes for Marshall township. Co. E. Clem, Collector.
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Marshall Township
Co. E. Clem
Notice of weekly post office tax collection in Mel Tose
Ed Crumlin signs as Collector stating taxes will be collected every Monday at the Mel Tose post office. The note includes a thanks to the county board of supervisors editors officers Rev Burt and others for assistance and a list of contributors such as Dr Taubeneck Drake Harry Maurer Clint Cleaver and the committee.
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Mel‘Tose
Ed Crumlin
County Board of Supervisors
Burt
All
Dr . Taubeneck
Wie “Drake
Harry ‘Maurer
Clint
Cleaver
Rev Wamsley Installed As Paris M E Pastor
Rev Wamsley has begun duties as pastor of the Tabernacle M E church in Paris and will also oversee work at New Hope and Camp Chapel. Formerly in Kansas NL, he has long served in the Illinois conference. He moved to Charleston twelve years ago to educate his children and has since done supply work and the Marshall circuit assignment for two years.
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E. S. Wamsley
Tabernacle M. E
Paris
New Hope
Camp Chapel
Wamsley
Kansas, NL
Charleston
Marshall
Damages Suit Filed Over Offsetting Wells Dispute
Thomas W Phillips of Johnson township sues Pure Oil Co in circuit court seeking 15000 dollars for alleged failure to drill proper offset wells and to produce and market oil with due diligence. Case echoes Danghettie vs Ohio Oil Co now before the supreme court.
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Thomas W Phillips
Johnson Township
Pure Oil Co
Danghettie
The
Ohio Oil Co
Supreme Court
Poultry Show Honors Earned by Rector and Keifer
Will Rector and Fred Keifer topped the Chicago poultry show with White Wyandottes and Buff Orpingtons. Keifer won first and third premiums for cocks and other awards, while Rector claimed top honors for cockerel and multiple hen and pen prizes plus a silver cup.
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Will Rector
Fred Keifer
Chicago
Mr. Keifer
Mr. Rector
Marriage Licenses Granted in Local County
Andy Hardway of Orange township and Opal Bennett of Johnson township are licensed. Nelson Cornwell of Melrose township and Leona Harris of Melrose township are licensed. Earl Lowry of Dolson township and Emma Landreth of Marshall are licensed. John Jones and Virgo Church of Westfield are licensed. Lyman Pritchard of York and Rosa Murphy of York are licensed.
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Andy Hardway
Orange
Opal Bennett
Johnson
Nelson Cornwell
Leona Harris
Melrose
Earl Lowry
Dolson
Emma Landreth
Marshall
John Jones
Virgo Church
Westfield
Lyman Pritchard
Rosa Murphy
York
New Hope Lodge installs officers in Livingston
The New Hope Lodge No. 620 in Livingston installed officers last Saturday night. John E. Navison served as W M, Jas Snyder as S W, A L Howerton as J W, L F Weaver as treasurer, E J Shirely as secretary, J R Dow as S D, Doug Weaver as J D, Irvin Crumlin as S S, W Nickles as x, Elisha Clark as Tyler.
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New Hope Lodge No. 620
Livingston
John E. Navison
W. M. Jas. Snyder
S. W
A. L. Howerton
F. ‘Weaver
Treas
E. J. Shirely
J. R. Dow
D.doug. Weaver
J. D. Irvin Crumlin
S. S
W. Nickles
Elisha Clark
Tyler
Dismantling of Ohio Refinery Near Martinsville
The Ohio Of Company employs a large workforce tearing down a Martinsville refinery. Machinery from the dismantled plant will be shipped to Lima, Ohio next week. Various locals are noted as visitors and hosts in the community event surrounding the demolition.
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Ohio of Company
Martinsville
Lima
OnYo
Old Time Christmas in Marshall Recalled by Reader
A reader recalls Christmas days in Marshall with friends from Woodville and local figures. He recalls firecrackers, kind acts, Velocipede laws and fines, and playful bouts of discipline from Judge Scholfield and Judge Griffith. He notes figures like Alex Payne and DeLance Coley as longtime supporters of local boys.
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Bismarck
N. D
Pear Herald
Marshall
Tom Allien Orndorff
Phil Benallick
Conover
Woodville
McKeen
Dennison
Alex Payne
Will
William
Willia
Tom Allen Orndorff
Tom Allen
Bates Scholfield
Bates
George Westfall
John Scholfield
Ed Griffith
Judge Griffith
D. Q
Martin
M. D. Wells
Bradley& Doll's
DeLancs
Coley
Seamet
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Methodist:Church Notes
Insane Hospital
Ohio Oil Company
John Diver
Bridgeport
Asonic Lodge
Drie 'S. Burner
Normal
Mro
Col. Whitehead
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