Local notes detail visits and events across Casey area
Ed Harrieson arrived from Chicago for a visit while Al Wickham and family returned to Casey from Oklahoma. George and wife Beasley celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with about 20 guests. News mentions Jim Pappas’s death by suicide in Pennsylvania and various regional movements, plant prospects, and social gatherings in Westfield and nearby towns.
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Commercial
Ed Harrieson
Chicago
al Wickham
Oklahoma
Casey
George Beasley
Boath
Jasper Ave
Jim Pappas
Pennsylvania
Andy Henderson
Larned
Kan
Florida
S. D. Cochonour
Hester M. Smith
Mound City
Eastern Star of Illinois
Masonic Hall
Bonnie Kelley
Greenup
A Girl's Wild Midnight Ride in a Forest Fire Alarm
A young girl in the Catskills rides at midnight to warn residents and save numerous lives during a fearsome forest fire. The notice shifts to promotional copy for Dr King’s New Discovery claiming cures for lung trouble, coughs, and colds with testimonials and trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catskills
Carl V. Taubeneck
West York man to visit Olustee land prospects
Matt Nidey of West York plans a trip next week to Olustee Oklahoma to visit and likely buy land. Charles L Newlin died Friday at his Hutsonville home after weeks of illness leaving a wife and five children. Hutsonville residents recall severe winter hardships and scarce feed for Quail leading to starvation in some unfed areas.
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the Herald
Matt Nidey
West York
Olustec
Oklo
Charles L. Newlin
iQuail
Ontana
Ann Holderman
Hutsonville
N. Franklin
Sey
Guayaquil Mob Kills General Montero Amid Turmoil
In Guayaquil Ecuador a mob attacked General Pedro Montero seen as a popular figure. He was dragged and severely harmed before authorities intervened and the leadership was handed to others as the unrest widened across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedro Montero
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Wis
Joby
Guayanati
Qufts
Deer Towers
Chetores
Illinois farmers face higher costs and uncertain markets
Fragmented OCR text notes farmers contending with rising expenses and variable crop prices. It references comparative conditions, potential price gaps, and sentiment about production efficiency, highlighting financial pressure on Illinois farming communities.
Cole & Cole Insurance Ad Tornado and Fire Coverage
We Write. Tornado and fire insurance on farm and city property in the largest companies at the lowest rates. Write or call on us for terms. Cole & Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole & Cole
Local residents and visitors frequent town for business and church events
Price Carter moved to Walnut Prairie Elly Carroll of Trimble conducted business here Saturday. Will Woods of Portersville did business here Wednesday. Frank Nidey of Terre Haute visited Thursday. Bart Ganders of Iola Kansas visited his uncle Burt Sloan. Matt Nidey went to Olesta Oklahoma for a land deal Tuesday. Next Sunday February 3 Brother O Neals preaching day at Christ church. Dan Bilaker will move to Robinson this week for employment. A Mr Smith of Freeport Illinois visiting sister in law Mrs Cora Nidley here. Earl Sherwood, book keeper for H E Otey, paid a visit Friday. Miss Cecil Bell went to Springfield to visit brother Rodney Bell. Mr and Mrs Mike King of Trimble were guests of Mrs Elvina Layton Wednesday. Guy Smith moved to Sullivan Illinois for auto work. Mrs Jot Mount went to Indianapolis to visit mother then Chicago. Rev Ranson preached at M E church Sunday. Prayer meeting Wednesdays. Pie supper at hall Saturday at 7 30 admission 10c. J T Smith received news of brother George Smith death in Clarkdale Arkansas. He had stayed here then returned to Arkansas two weeks ago and died Saturday. He would have been 62 in April.
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Price Carter
Walnut Prairie
Elly Carroll
Trimble
Will Woods
Portersville
Frank Nidey
Terre Haute
Bart Ganders
Iola, W
Burt Sloan
Matt Nidey
Olesta
Okla
Bro. O'Neal
Christ's Church
Dan Bilaker
Robinson
Mr Smith
Freeport
Inlaw
Cora Nidley
Earl Sherwood
H E Otey
Smith
Cecil Bell
Springfield
Rodney Bell
Mike King
Elvina Layton
Jay Garwood
Guy
Sullivan
Ill
Jot Mount
Indianapolis
Chicago
Ranson
M E
J. T. Smith
George
Clarkdale
Ark
J T Smith
Arkansas
Positive cure claimed for bed wetting by Foley Kidner Pills
Charles Durham of Lovington Mis reports a cure for his child’s bed wetting after using Foley Kidner Pills. He says after two days relief began and after about six weeks the problem ended. Sold by City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Durham
Lovington
Mis
Foley Kidner
City Drug Store
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Promoted for Colds
An ad touts Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable family medicine. It claims to treat coughs colds croup and prevent bronchitis and pneumonia. Sold by City Drug Store.
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Foley
City Drug Store
Zoar Meeting Closes as Deverick Buys New Bogey
Local notes report Ransom Deverick purchased a new bogey while the Zoar meeting remains closed. Jacob Strickiett plans Florida travel and John Vaught will move to LeAlbert Hall farm. H W Drake Marshall superintendent visits Butternutt school. John Geffs and wife visit Yale Tennessee by train to see his ill mother. Butter nutt church protracted meeting continues with several conversions. Mollie Soward of Hot Springs Ark visits Yale mother who is feeble. William Misner cutting wood to aid neighbors in cold weather.
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Zoar
Ransom Deverick
Jacob Strickiett
Florida
John Vaught
LeAlbert Hall Farm
H. W. Drake
Marshall
Butternutt School
John Geffs
Yale
Til
Butternutt Church
Mollie Soward
Hot Springs
Ark
Wm. Misner
Banquet Payment for Henry Clay in 1842 New Orleans
An 1842 account notes a banquet paid to Henry Clay in New Orleans described as costly for guests with stomach trouble. The text then shifts to advertising Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for indigestion and other disorders, touting ease and safety for 25 cents at Carl Tau beneck's.
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Henry Clay
New Orleans
Dr. King's
Carl’ Taubeneck
Early spring expectations and local notes
The piece notes predictions of an early spring and lists local activities: coal drill moved to Birds Tuesday, two farmers husked corn Saturday, Ira Brosman bought a farm in Casey township, six teams hauled logs for Ennis mill Friday, Martinsville to gain a furniture store, a type machine mix last week, Tommy Husted under doctor care, pies sold up to 90 cents at Auburn church supper, and the Van's daily string of 25 new Monon coal cars over three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Brosman
Casey Township
Ennis
Martinsville
Tommy Husted
Auburn
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Quick Relief for Irregularities
Do not delay kidney and bladder trouble. Foley Kidney Pills promise rapid results and stop irregularities with prompt effect.
Community Notes on Local People and Events
Forrest Tapscott shows improvement while Fred Shade departed for Missouri. Chas Cline visited relatives, John McNulty rented the Clarence Wright farm, Phillip Kannemacher sold hogs in Martinsville, Fairy Cunningham and Dora Lowry visited Dick Wright, Oda Mallory stayed with Arnold Hurst of Auburn, Andy Cunningham from Wolfden bought calves, Newton Brossman welcomed a baby girl last Thursday.
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Forrest Tapscott
Fred Shade
Missouri
Chas. Cline
John McNulty
Clarence Wright
Phillip Kannemacher
Martinsville
Fairy Cunningham
Dora Lowry
Dick Wright
Oda Mallory
Arnold Hurst
Auburn
Andy Cunningham
Wolfden
Newton Brossman
Frightful Polar Winds Invade Far North
Severe polar winds are blamed for rough chapped hands and lips. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised to heal dryness and soreness, promising soft smooth skin. The product is recommended for cold sores burns sores ulcers cuts piles and bruises, priced 26 cents at Carl V. Taubeneck's.
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Carl. V. Taubeneck
Local notes from Dolson area and Marshall meeting
Fragments describe a new residence on a Dolson farm near lower Dolson and a cabin, an insurance company annual meeting in Marshall, and local church activity. Chris Murphy, Civil War veteran, remains in poor health while hog marketing and farm work continue. Caleb Parks plans a public sale before moving to Marshall to run a restaurant. Rev. E S Wamsley resumed services after a brief break with two conversions reported and ongoing interest.
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Ec Mosigy
Dolson
Franks Hinklebis
Lower
Moring
Cabin Insurance Company
Marshall
Chris Murphy
Caleb Parks
Maréall
E. S Wamsley
Dojson Chapel
Cure Lagripe With Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound
A testimonial from R. B. Fisher of Washington Kansas describes severe lagrippe threatening pneumonia. He praises Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound, saying relief came after the first doses and three bottles cured the lagrippe. Sold at City Drug Store in the yellow package.
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Foley
R. B. Fisher
Washington
Kan
City Drug Store
Melrose school to present entertainment of plays and music
The Melrose school pupils will stage an entertainment on the last day Friday Feb 2 at 1 30 PM with That Rascal Pat A Negro School and several dialogues and monologues by smaller children An excellent program and music are planned and all are invited.
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Joseph Hedges
Marshall
Olga Evans
Amy Trump
Blanche Hedges
Sylvia Shaffner
Golda Wells
Irene, Lenore
Mary Crow
Fred Thompson
Ernest Wells
Anna Bartlett
Ohio
Leah Baker
Maudie Slusser
Olga
Zora Evans
George Shaffner
Otto
Stanfield
Frank Stanfield
Burl Medsker
West Union
Ed Crumline
Silas Brewster
Cyrus Hedden
Choctaw
Leon Dodd
Edna Medsker
Findlay, C
Findlay College
Perry Green
Imogene
West York
Frank Hedges Jr
Melrose School
Rascal Pat
Court Dates Set For Property Case In April
Fragmentary OCR describes a court matter with a house in Otis and a term set in April 1912. Names Jane Payne Adini H Gasaway Attorney appear amid dispute over rights in marriage and separation.
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Tomas
Tuhuuediats
Jane, Payne
Adini H
Gasaway
Fragmentary OCR reads like a court scene with violent imagery
The readable fragments describe a courtroom moment with gunfire on a general, followed by brutal actions and chaotic aftermath. Names and clear details are missing, leaving a distorted report of violence and disposal of a body.
Notice of Publication Chancery Illinois 1912
Affidavit of non residence of several Methodist church societies named as defendants in a chancery suit filed January 19 1912. Non resident defendants must appear March 11 next term in Marshall Illinois or the bill will be taken as confessed and a decree entered. Daniel Hermerson Clerk Everett Connelly Complts Sol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olinois
Clark County
Samuel Sneed
Cornelius Barkalow
Wicklin, Et al
L. A. Wallace
The
Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Freedman’s Aid and Southern Educational Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Board of Foreign Missions
Circuit Court
Marshall
Bill
Illinois
Daniel Hmerson
Everett Connelly
Lure of the City Warns on Urban Job Hustle
The Chicago Record Herald notes 500000 unemployed men in New York with similar conditions in Chicago and other cities. It advises would be movers to avoid permanent risk and return rail fare if venturing to the big towns.
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National Employment Exchange
New York City
Chicago
Chicago Record Herald
New York
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Lafayette Kelly
Hutchison, Kan
F. L. Mann & Co
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W. E. Hayes
Lewis
E. P. Stewart
Moriah
Copiah County
Mississippi
James Cartright
Westfield
T. F. Wolfe
Olney
W. F
Fuson
J. T. Montgomery
Charleston
Ed Barbee
South Dolson
Charley Wieland
Gldade
Schwartz Tins
Deon ‘Gutter
Ing
Injg Radinger
Mabie
Possum’. Ridge
Seoul
South America
ANTS
Rae
Pays’ In
Clark
Ana
Peter tPrince
Mary Wélch
Clarksville
al Boyer
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Charley Kirby
Homer
Monon
Melrose
Baers
Pica Ot
Ed Agel
Peat Sea
Chancery
Dean
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Sie Tao
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