Forest Glen School of Cassidy Seen as Magnificent Education Center
The article extols the National Park Seminary at Forest Glen near Washington as a vast campus rooted in beauty and culture. It highlights Cassidy's leadership, a 90 acre ground, 300 student average, annual investment about 500000, tuition around 1000 per pupil, and a staff of diverse club houses including Japanese Indian and Swiss pavilions with a grand castle style campus.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Japan
Cassidy
Longtime Clark County resident Mrs Duncan dies at 91
Mrs H nah Duncan died Friday evening at age 91 and a half after living in Clark county more than eighty years. Her funeral was held Saturday evening at Plum Street home with Rev Chas B Taylor officiating. Buried in Marshall Cemetery. Born January 14 1822 in Loudoun County Virginia she married Charles Duncan February 2 1842 and was widowed October 3 1862. She left two children and four grandchildren plus two sisters Tamar Ward and Julia Taylor.
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Clark County
H. Nah Duncan
Plum Street
Reyv
Chas
Taylor
Marshall
J Blundell
Loudscounty
Virginia
Charles Duncan
Woodford
John Duncan
Rockford
Tamar Ward
Chillicothe
Julia, Taylor
Anderson
Lad
York
Wabash Township
Lfe
Illinois women gain vote in new law signing
One million six hundred thousand Illinois women can vote for presidential electors municipal officers and referendums after Gov Dunne signed the measure last Thursday in the capitol. The attorney general declined to judge its constitutionality, saying only the courts can decide.
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Illinois
Gov. Dunne
Judgment Against Town A road case heard in Esquires Court
A case from Parker township Esquires' Craig's court last Thursday involved highway work by Ryan and Turner costing about $200. After two of three road commissioners refused payment, the contractors obtained judgment for the full amount. The township appealed to the circuit court.
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Esquires
Craig
Parker Township
Ryan & Turner
Death of Willis Inman at Martinsville Area
Willis Inman aged 75 died early Friday morning in a small log cabin four miles north of Martinsville. He refused medical help, prompting a coroner’s investigation by Haslitt and a jury that ruled natural causes. He is survived by a son and two daughters.
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Willis Inman
Martinsville
Haslitt
Fourth Quarterly Conference at U B Church
The fourth quarterly conference will convene at the U B church Sunday evening July 6. Rev J B Norviel presiding elder of Westfield dist will preach Sunday evening and Monday evening at eight o clock and hold their business meeting Monday evening. Members are admonished to be present and a cordial invitation is extended to every body to attend. E M Pierson Pastor.
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U. B
J. B. Norviel
Weatfield Dist
Phe
Davis Divorce Case Reopens After Desertion Claim
Mrs Elnora Davis of Casey filed for divorce from J C G Davis on desertion grounds but withdrew. Now the husband sues for divorce on the same desertion claim.
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Elnora Davis
Casey
J. CG
Davis
Didivorce
Warrants Issued for William Brimmer Over Alleged Abandonment
A warrant was issued for William Brimmer of Casey on charges of wife and child abandonment. The accusation came from Brimmer’s wife, prompting police action.
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William Brimmer
Casey
Prominent Bureau Official Suspended for Kissing Colleague
A high ranking Bureau official, chief of a section in a major division, was suspended for three months without pay and fined 450 dollars after admitting to kissing a colleague with her consent. The critic notes the incident could have been resolved in police court for less money.
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Bureau
Mysterious Migrant Captured as Escapee Suspect
A man described as a “wild” stranger, thought to be an escaped convict, was captured at Armstrong Store after nights at farmhouses. Sheriff Gallatin seized him on vagrancy charges and will investigate his Michigan home, Traverse City, to verify his record.
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Gallatin
Armstrong Store
Terry McNeil
Traverse City
Michigan
Come to Canada for better land and crops
S. E. Nay, now in Regina real estate, argues Canada offers a better climate and crops than Clark county Illinois. He notes poor US crop prospects due to drought in Illinois and Indiana, claims Canada yields are fine, and promises homestead land at a lower price than Clark county's offerings.
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S. E. Nay
Regina
Saskatchewan
The
Herald
Drouth
Ilinois
Indiana
Clark County
Canada
Illinois
Old Covered Bridge to Be Torn Down for Steel Structure
Highway commissioners ignore protests and decide to replace the last of the original covered bridges on the old National road west of the city with a steel structure. The bridge will be sold to the highest bidder this afternoon amid sentimental arguments that fail to sway officials.
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Highway Commissioners
Fruit Prospects Promising Across Illinois Crops
Illinois anticipates a phenomenally good fruit year. Apples peaches and cherries show strong yields with minimal insect damage. Blackberries may be plentiful if rain remains adequate while corn thrives in heat and oats recover from recent showers though still short.
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Illinois
Bankrupt Grocer Reopens Store After Court Settlement
C. L. Blundell, grocer, who recently assigned assets, elected to take his 400 merchandise exemption and has reopened his Big Four grocery. A second store near the city hall will be sold at auction on July.
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C. L. Blundell
Big Four
Governor’s vetoes end session without action
The legislature adjourned after receiving 22 vetoes from Governor Dunne and took no further action. Vetoed bills included a $20,000 Farmers Institutes appropriation and a $300,000 road improvement fund.
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Dunne
Bingale
Farmers’ Institutes
Red Men Plan Big City Excursion to Danville Celebration
The Red Men charter a special train for a large city event in Danville. Arrangements are in place to depart here and connect with the 7:18 Vandalia train for the Fourth of July celebration.
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Red Men
Danville
Foster Martin's to Close July 4 for Independence Day
WII Close on July 4 Foster Martin's stove owl store will be closed all day on Independence Day with regular hours resuming the next business day.
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Foster
Martin
Interurban dream wanes in Kinmundy and Louisville
The Kinmundy and Louisville communities retreat from Isaac Smith's interurban project as interest fades. Local residents reject stock offers and high prices, while the Centralia Democrat notes dwindling enthusiasm and growing skepticism after years of promoter effort.
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Ike Smith
Kinmundy
Louisville
7Patoka
Centralia Democrat
Carmel
Isaac Smith
Clay
Isaac
Democrat
Real Estate Transfers Including Grants in Martinsville Area
A sequence of real estate transfers lists H. W. Page to Arthur Lindsay for a w% of ne 11-11-11 at 4000 dollars, Frank Eaton to Mary Eaton for lots 7 and 8 in block 34 in orig. Marshall at 500 dollars, and several other deeds. Transfers include parcels in Darwin, Marshall, Martinsville, and Westfield with prices ranging from 80 to 4000 dollars to buyers such as O. C. Myles, Arthur M. Huret, Elsie Schlosser, Maud Nelson, and Martinsville State Bank among others.
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H. W. Page
Arthur Lindsay
Frank Eaton
Mary E. Eaton
Orig
Geo. M. Morgan
W. C. Henedrix
Archer
J. &. Williams
Levi B. Melton
Westfield
John Black
Annie Greenwell
Mathew Busby
Edgar Rowe
Randall's
Martinsville
Maloney
Maud Nelson
Martinsville State Bank
E. W
Seaton
Henry C. Bell
Rodney L Bell
Wise
Runaway Horse Damages Awarded in West Union Case
Logan Myles charged Wade McCrory's livery frightened his horse causing a runaway that wrecked the buggy. He sued for 200 dollars. Esquire Green's court awarded 25 dollars in damages to Myles on Monday.
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Logan Myles
Wade McCrory
West Union
Miles
Esquire Green
Methodist Church Sunday Services Schedule
Sunday School at 9 30 with W W Ralston superintendent. Morning Worship at 10 45. Junior Service at 2 00. Epworth League at 6 30. Evening preaching at 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 30. Pastor Chas B Taylor.
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Methodist Church
W. Ralston
Epworth League
Chas. B. Taylor
Mrs Ellen Callahan Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Ellen Callahan wife of Daniel Callahan died at her city home after a long illness from consumption. Funeral services were held yesterday at St Mary's church. She was 70 years old and is survived by her husband two daughters and three sons.
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Ellen Callahan
Daniel Callahan
St. ‘Mary's Church
Callahan
Marriage Licenses Issued Across Counties
Marriage licenses listed include Win Lewis of Jackson County wed to Myrtle E Sebastian of York. Robert Sweet and Eva Mallory of Martingville receive licenses. Dra E Monk of Sullivan County Indiana weds Hattie May Medsker of West Union.
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Win’ Lewis
Jackson County
Myrtle E. Sebastian
York
Robert Sweet
Eva Mallory
Martingville
Dra
Sheriff Gallatin Captures Suspect Returns for Ill-Advised Plan
In Makanda a warrant targeted William Lewis for tardy prosecution. He fled York area after conflict with Myrtle Sebastian. Sheriff pursued him by rail to a log cabin garret and detainment, but Lewis offered marriage to the girl and she dropped charges.
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Gallatin
Makanda
William Lewis
Myrtle Sebasian
York
Lewis
Mississippi
Old Man Wilt Robbed Near Dennison Il Injured In Alley
Charles Alexander Wilt a 69 year old wealthy farmer near Dennison Il was found critically injured in an alley behind North Second Street near Wabasha Junction by Patrolmen Mahaney and Caseyy. He was unconscious and later revived enough to name his identity. Police suspect foul play after Wilt reported a theft of about 10 dollars prior to being found and doctors diagnosed a skull fracture and a severe head contusion.
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Charles Alexander Wilt
Dennison
North Second Street
Wabasha Ventigy
Mahaney
Caseyy
Terre Haute
Wilt
A Wilt
Congregational Church Service and Sunday School Schedule
Sunday School at 9 30 with Harry Black superintendent. Morning service at 10 45 includes a short pastor’s talk and observance of the Lord’s Supper. All members and friends are warmly invited. Mid week meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm with welcome verse. Minister Wa J Drew.
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Harry Black
J. Drew
Veterans at Gettysburg Analyze a Half Century Since War
The article reflects on the 50th anniversary celebration of the Civil War at Gettysburg from June 23 to July 6. It notes about 60,000 surviving veterans still able to travel and attend. It mentions ex President Taft to lay the cornerstone of a peace memorial on July 4 and recalls Lee's retreat from the Potomac and aims to gain recognition abroad.
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Gettysburg
Taft
Lee
Potomac
England
France
Fix Will Build Sewer On Linn Street
The Board of Public Improvements awarded the Linn street sewer contract to R. O. Fix for 2400 dollars, 1500 dollars below the estimated cost.
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Board of Public Improvements
Linn Street
R. O. Fix
New Law Creates County Superintendent of Roads Position
A new roads law creates a county office for superintendent of roads, to be appointed by the county board from a list of three to five locally resident candidates certified by the state highway commission. The six year post carries a county funded salary, with duties including plan and supervise bridges and roads, and oversee state road maintenance under the highway commission.
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State Highwaay, Commission
State Commission
Highway Commission
State Highways Commission
Birthday Dinner Party At Westnitzer Home
The country home near Westnitzer southeast of Marshall hosted Mr. Westnitzer’s sixty fifth birthday Sunday. Friends and neighbors arrived with baskets and filled two long tables for a day of warm greetings. The host recovered from an initial speech delay and led off with wit and humor as guests enjoyed the meal.
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Westnitzer
Marshall
Humnor
Death of Mrs Catherine Walters in Marshall County
Mrs Catherine Walters died at home after a long illness aged about 72. A native of Clark County she lived much of her life in Edgar County after marriage to near Walters Spent most of her life. She is survived by three brothers and two sisters including Mrs Henry Glick of Paris and Becky Ander Son of Green County Indiana and Elmer McEvoy of Hume. Funeral services were held at the family residence and interment was in the city cemetery.
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Bone
Wilma and Mountainé Judge Head to Montana for Vacation
Wilma and Judge M. W. Thompson with a party of lawyers from Danville depart this week for the mountains of Montana. The judge seeks a heated term vacation due to long-standing poor health.
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M. W. Thompson
Danrille
Montana
Benn
Evangelical Association Plans Children Day at Local Church
The Evangelical Association invites all to a Children Day program at the church at 10th and Plum Street next Sunday night. A missionary offering will be taken. Sunday morning preaching services are planned at Big Creek Church. Pastor Leo J. Ehrhardt issues the invitation.
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Childre
Our Church
Corner 10Th
Plum St
Big Creek
Leo. J. Ehrhardt
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Model School For Young Ladies
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Mt. Carmel
Sil
T .Thye
Ballsot
Forest Glen
Siena
Hoc
Dan
Clint
Pension Bureau
Fu Firy
Mirae
Hannah
Pingan
M. Pierson
Rish- “Bedple
Congregational Church
Catherine Walters
Wilma
Evangelical Assocation
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