Fatal Gun Accident Leads to Criminal Carelessness Verdict
A coroner's jury finds William Davis died from a gunshot fired by Claude Askins in a fatal incident near a newly married couple's home. The case, linked to a farm scene and a churchgoing community, ends with Askins bound for grand jury consideration and a criminal carelessness finding.
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P ‘Farm
Marshall
Davis
Christian Church
Yan
Askins Ds
Methodists
Hes
Haslitt
Www
Handy Foreman
Albert Fawley
Arthur Macké
Frank Hybarger
Bruce Shively
Melvin Fawley
William Davis
Claude ‘Aakins
Carelernness
Deze
Craig
Anc
Reynolds
Reynold
Avis
Ared
Nesgy
Funeral services for Dav in Clark County
The funeral for Dav, a highly respected young man, was held Monday afternoon under the Red Men lodge auspices. Preliminary hearing may reveal new facts, but lacks malice shown by Askins in the shooting case.
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Clark County
Davis
Red Men ‘Lodge
Siember Nye
Askins
Meeting of Business Men's Association at Court Room
The Business Men's Association will meet at the court room Friday evening. The factory committee will report and several other matters of interest will be discussed. The event signals community spirit in Marshall with strong attendance expected. Thomas Lacy visits sister Mrs Harriet Prevo in Terre Haute. Frank Baird of Terre Haute visits Monday. Mrs Russell Hodge and daughter Florence visit Danville.
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Ewiel
Business Men’s Association
Thomas Lacy
Harriet Prevo
Terre Haute
Frank Baird
Terre Haut
Russell Hodge
Florence
Danville
Cement and ceramic plant opportunities for Marshall area
A northern Marshall issue argues for locating cement and ceramic industries here using abundant local limestone and clay. The piece highlights a bluff of high-quality limestone along Big Creek and clay west and north of Marshall as ideal raw materials for cement bricks tiles and crockery. It emphasizes favorable fuel supply shipping facilities and rail access as crucial incentives for attracting plants with strong potential profits.
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Marshall
Big Creek
Indiana
Justice Court Docket Details Suspected Misconduct
In the docket of Squire Crate, cases are listed for June 23 including Jack Sweet tried on a charge of practicing medicine without a license. Al Hepp is under arrest for perjury in connection with his assessment. Claude is facing murder charges paid and to come before the court on February.
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Jack Sweet
Hepp
Briday
Claude
Marshall Eyes Ehrmann Factory Inquiries And Poultry Show Opens
Terre Haute firm Ehrmann Manufacturing considers Marshall as a site for a branch or main plant and discusses power costs with local business leaders. A canvass shows strong interest in hiring about thirty women. Marshall hosts a large poultry show at the Hurst garage with entries from the area and surrounding counties, featuring Buff Orpingtons and Wyandottes among many breeds.
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Terre
Haute
Brazil
Ehrmann _ Manufacturingompany of
Terre Haute
Marshall
Beckett
Hallouer
Sol Handy
J. Weir
Fred Gorham
Reckart
E. Claypool
Claypool
Poultry Yard
Hurst
Buff Plymouth Rocks
Ben LeGore
Buel Morris
S. Claypool
Harpy Maurer
John W. Evans
Paris
F. S. Jones
Greenup
W. T. Howlitt
Marshall High School Program Delights Pupils With Debate and Music
A Friday evening program at Marshall Township High School attracted a modest audience. The Mixed Chorus opened with a splendid selection followed by papers on sanitation and health by Miss Mary Weir and Wm Ehrhardt. Chester English sang two vocal solos before a debate on women’s suffrage, with Eula Morton and Mable Lewis for the affirmative and Ernest Rae and Will Rapson for the negative. the affirmative won on points. Judges were Mrs Drew Miss Flossie Smith and Mr John Weir.
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Marshall Township
Imd
Marshall
Mary Weir
Wm. Ehrhardt
Chester Engish
Illinois
Eula Morton
Mable Lewis
Ernest Rae
Will Rapson
Drew
Flossie Smith
John Weir
Fortune Teller Sparks Quest for Mary Mapes Identity
Mary Mapes of Champaign Illinois travels to Marshall to learn about her birth and her parents marriage records. She believes a fortune teller that her father is alive but discoveries at the courthouse connect her to William Mapes who died in a construction accident about two decades ago.
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Mary Mapes
Champaign
Ill
Marshall
Court House
Squire Craig
Craig
Wm. Mapes
Forty Year Retrospective in Annapolis Herald
The note reflects on Robt Chapman’s long association with the Annapolis Herald, praising its enduring quality and urging readers to share the edition. It emphasizes continuing the paper’s local story of Marshall the old home town and encourages broader distribution.
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Tawant
Herald
Chapman
Rénit
Marshall
Schools Begin New Semester in Marshall District
Under Supt. J. Gifford the Marshall graded schools show excellent work as the new term starts. Attendance strong with 447 total. 171 in the south school. Two new teachers Miss Letha Scott and Miss Ruby Abse join staff. Commencement exercises granted diplomas to sixteen graduates ready for high school. list includes Margaret O Rourke Trene Davis Peart Dura and others. Tornado and fire insurance offered by local agents in major companies at low rates.
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J. Gifford
Marshall
Letha Scott
Ruby Abse
W.S. Hollenbeck
Tha Faw
Margaret O' Rourke
Trene ” “Davis
Peart Dura
Preston Cheneworth
Helen N Murst
Margaret Gilbert
Jour ‘Hollebeck
Homer Datson
Ruth Kulpe
Begs Gatrer
Allen
Friends Support Keeps Herald Afloat Amid Tight Funds
The Herald appeals for subscriptions with a goal over $1000, praising community generosity and urging readers to contribute within thirty days. A long list of local and distant supporters from Martinsville to Seattle is acknowledged for weekly donations.
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Herald
Uncle Joe Cannon speech on Phillipines and army policy
The speech defends Imperial duties and Philippine possession while urging a strong standing army. It critiques Democratic leaders and Bryan, supports expansion, national defense funding, and readiness of a trained citizen soldiery for future conflicts.
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Joe Cannon
Congress
Daily Press
Itv
Congressional Record
Speaker
Texas
Dies
Democratic Party
Republc
Phillipines Islands
William Jennings
Bryan
Phillipines
Washington
Senate
Paris
Hercules
Nessus
Panama Canal
United States
National Defense
Spain
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Hutsonville
Seymour Harris
Newton
W. R Turman
John Casteel
W. T Howlitt
J D. Ogden
H B
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Levi Levinger
Hutson ‘Wile
Charley Smitley
W. R. Torman
Buff Orpington
S. B. Muller
Palestine
Nathan Cox
Lu HoHer
John Burr
Joe Cline
Harry Casteel
Wm. Rector
S. H. Butler
White Wyandotte
Harry Bolton
Floyd Clark
Fred H Kelfer
Wilse Abraham
Casey
Golden Wyandotte
Fred H Simeson
Partridge Wyandotte
George Wilson
Trimble
N. F. Lindley
Robinson
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Bud Ferris Black
Earnest Adams
J. E. Adams
Wm. Cline
Chas Carter
Woodford Burnett
J. E Adams
Harry Maurer
Gummere
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J A. Rothrock
Martinsville
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F. W. Stump
A Murphy
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George Burkett
E. P. Kimler
F. Wood
J. W. McMullen
Booth
R. A. Ogle
J. G. Davis
Ormand
Hunt Vinton
Iowa
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Penalosa
Kan
J. A. Smith
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Bert Forester
Maurice Tuttle
W. H. Maurer
Seattle
Wash
Wm. Mayer
Levi P. Garwood
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Melrose
Joseph Wells
West York
Peter Kaufman
Quincy
J. C. McClure
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