Official Life Unsatisfactory Washington Clerkships Often Prove Disappointing
Summary of veteran pension increases under the September 3 1916 act with most cases settled and remaining restora tion and original widow claims requiring legal fees and extensive evidence. The writer reflects on Washington life, noting limited access to the president, guarded by security and the dull routine of congressional galleries.
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Washington
Oreuch
Convics Bs
Tlouse
Senate
Wilson
Dewey
Congress
Capitol
Waite House
Garfield
Mebvnnie
Guifteau
Cuarbe
House
Board of Supervisors
Marshall
Wits
Tore
Crilie
Royal Neighbors Install Friday Evening
Royal Neighbors of Edwards Camp Ne Teco held their installation of officers with local attendees and visitors from Denndson. The event included a committee chair, refreshments, and remarks by Mrs Rolliner and Mr Doolitts as guests.
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Royal
Negehbors
Edwards Camp
Rolliner
Mr Doolitts of
Denndson
Fourth Lyceum Number The Musical Art Quartette Set
The Marshall Lyceum Course presents the Fourth Lyceum number featuring a male quartet performing modern classics with readings and musical monologues. Backed by fifty local business leaders, the event aims to offer quality entertainment at low cost and attract broad public interest.
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Musical Art Quartette
Lyceum
Marshall Lyceum
Charee
Marriage Licenses Held Amid Odd Phrases
Fragmentary OCR note lists scattered names linked to marriage licenses and a dated event. The readable items include several personal names and places, with unclear details about eligibility or dates. The passage reads like a garbled record of licenses and notices rather than a coherent report.
Fisherman Harry Dulaney Nets Fine Catch at Ocean Pier
In Daytona Beach, Harry B Dulaney, who joined his wife at the Gammell apartment on North Palmetto avenue last week, reports steady fishing. He brings in trout bass and whiting on nearly every trip and recently landed a pompano large enough to feed five for a dinner.
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Daytona
Fla
Harry B Dulaney
Gammell
Palmetto Avenue
Ocean Pier
Memento of Stirring Civil War Days Displayed
Judd Harlan displayed a polished butternut pin cross section this week, worn as a pin or watch charm. The piece recalls the Civil War era when such pins signaled sympathy with the southern cause among Northerners, often provoking tension in Union crowds, especially with soldiers present.
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Judd Harlan
Hurt in Acetylene Explosion at Home
Fred Woodyard of Ridgefarm, son-in-law of W A Williams of Marshall, was seriously burned and injured when an acetylene light plant exploded at his home during repairs near the tank. He sustained severe injuries to the head and body.
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Fred Woodyard
Ridgefarm
W A Williams
Marshall
Everely
Divorces Come in Bunches From Local Courthouse
Nora Adkins of Martinsville sues for divorce from Thos e Adkins and restoration to Knight name. Macy Gilbert of Marshall seeks divorce from Charles Gilbert for desertion. married in Paris in October 1910 with one boy. George Clouse seeks divorce from Inez for infidelity. married 1909 and two children in care of Chicago Children’s Home Society. Foreclosure actions also listed: Wm McCammon et al vs Lewis A. Moulton et al. Clark Co B. & L Assa vs Lizzie Blakeman et al.
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Macy Gilbert
Marshall
Charles Gilbert
Paris
George Clouse
Inez
William Clouse
Children’s Home Society
Chicago
Wm McCammon
Lewis A. Moulton
Clark Co B. & L Assa
Lizzie Blakeman
Two Deaths From Pneumonia in Terre Haute and Marion
Miss Maggie McKeever died of pneumonia at St Anthony's Hospital in Terre Haute after a brief illness. She is survived by two brothers and other relatives. funeral held at St Marys Church. Elena Donohue widow of John Donohue died at home near Mamehall of pneumonia at age 52. funeral services were held at St Marys Church conducted by Father Wilson.
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Maggie McKeever
St Anthony's Hospital
Terre Haute
Owen Gallager
Burnea
Gall
Walsain
Joseph
Thomas
Indianapols
St Marys Church
Elen Donohue
John Donohue
Mamehall
St Mary's Church
Wilson
Casey Wins Over Marshall on Rough Night
Casey defeated Marshall 35 to X on Saturday, hampered by missing three Segulus players. Casey led early, Marshall struggled to overcome the deficit, and the team prepares for a Terre Haute tournament with possible games against Ga tfeed or Sullivan.
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Marshall
Casey
Segulus
Terre Haute Lhes
Gatfeed
Sullivan
New Studert
Wesnitzer
Cota
Bold road tax measure approved by Edgar township voters
Edgar Shiton township in Edgar county voted a $37 debt issue for highways. The levy raises about $15 000 annually for five years to improve four roads. Mrs Sarah Jane Horton born in Pennsylvania died Jan 23 1917 in Saline City aged 76 1 21. She leaves a husband and three children. Funeral held at Saline City then Marshall cemetery. James Hooper of Marshall mourns many friends.
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Shiton Township
Edgar County
Sarah Jane Horton
Pennsylvania
Saline City
Anness
Ralph Sacys
Terre Haute
Jessie Grayham
Chcago
James Hooper
Marshall
Fecal
Hooper
Death of an Old Soldier Palatine in January 1917
Obituary note records the death of Milton Tt Svanders born 1842 died January 23 1917 at age 74. Funeral details mention burial at Lindles cemetery and a forthcoming club meeting in the courtroom next Tuesday night at 7. Many relatives named including Rachel Correloc Julia Leonard Eliza Lund Telia Cutter and Metta Wilson.
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Tug
Rachel Correloc
Bhutsonville
Julia Leonard
Rockville
Ind
Eliza Lund
Sheldon
Wash
Telia Cutter
Dtrds
David
O! Fargo
Ancient Western Indiana baseball feud remembered in detail
A Terre Haute Tribune correspondent recounts early local baseball battles between Marshall and Paris, the rise of fan interest, and the community support that built clubs. It describes cash subscription shifts, rivalries, and a 250 purse championship challenge that sparked regional pride.
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Marshall
Terre Haute Tribune
Indiana
Terre Haute Marshall Paris
Paris
Taros
Sietor
Real Estate Transfers Record of Transfers
Real estate transfers list several parcels with buyers and sellers: Wm Lutz to A Purdu mpt out lot 4 Archer s Zod Marshall for 1200 dollars, Chas E Olmsted to W S Newberry ne se 28 10-13 for 2200 dollars, Morgan Hargis to Arthur Martin 16 acres 2913 for 1600 dollars, Lewis M Groves to G W Groves 56 ne and 3a se ne 27-11-13 for 2150 dollars, H A Arterburn to Robin Kile 95 acres 23 26 and 27 11 13 for 1 dollar, J F Clark to Minnie Clark Forrester lot 12 Add A Caney for 900 dollars, Etta May Cox to Dorothy O Bone steel 3 lots York for 500 dollars.
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Wm Lutz
Archer
Zod Marshall
Chas E Olmsted
W S Newberry
Morgan Hargis
Arthur Martin
Lewis M Groves
G W Groves
A Arterburn
Robin Kile
J F Clark
Minnie Clark Forrester
A. Caney
Etta May Cox
Dorothy O
Bone Steel
York
Obituary of Benjamin M Eller with two marriages and survivor details
Benjamin Moo Eller born June 1874 died January 25 1917 aged 42. He married Rena L Patton April 4 1904 and they had daughter Hazel aged 11. He married Mary Patton November 17 1906. Survived by mother five brothers and two sisters. Funeral January 27 at Dunlap Chapel by Rev Earl Philips. Burial in Dunlap cemetery.
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Benjamin Moo Eller
Rena Ll. Patton
Hazel
Mary Patton
Dunlap Chapel
Earl Philips Burtal
Dunlap
Farmers Meeting on Dairying Illustrated Lecture
Another farmers meeting will be held Saturday Feb 10 at 2 pm in Pythian Theatre. The lecture will cover dairying methods and profitability with slides. All who attended last time should be present, and bring at least one neighbor.
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Pythian Theatre
Road Commission Debate Over Number Of Commissioners
The piece discusses keeping three commissioners instead of one to improve efficiency. It argues divided responsibilities allow better handling of road maintenance and business obligations, contrasting with a single commissioner’s workload. The text notes the issue is a matter of efficiency, not partisan politics.
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Teade
Boa
Herald
Mins
Poors Beds
Birthday Surprise Party For Nellie Effros
A birthday surprise was held January 22 in honor of Nellie E ffros with help from her parents Mero and Mr thas nttraham and Mrs Vary Wasstarr. About fifty guests gathered at seven thirty as Nellie arrived home to find a handkerchief shower, music from piano and harp, and refreshments all arranged by friends.
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Nelifie Effros
Mero
Vary
Nellie
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Palatine
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