Fourth of July Celebration Planned for Marshall
The Marshall Fourth of July committee predicts one of the largest celebrations, with a full afternoon and evening schedule including band concerts, ball games, races, contests, balloon ascension, a dance, and fireworks. Local baseball games feature C V Specials of Terre Haute versus Marshall Cubs. A regional road survey meeting in Paris discussed building a Ridgefarm to Lawrenceville route with Clark county representatives.
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Clark County
Vermillion
Edgar
Clark
Crawford
Lawrence Counties
Chamber of Commerce
Paris
Ridgefarm
Lawrenceville
C. A. Purdun
F. W. Booth
A. L. Ruffner
Wm. T Hollenbeck
Seymore Hurst
Olin Clements
J K Kerr
H. M. Dewey
W. T Hutchinson
C M. Bubeck
M C. Doty
Pearce
P P Hoslitt
F B. Keifer
V L. Cole
Q. D Morton
J W McGown
H B. Potter
F R. Black
D. A. Lee
Shelton Davis
David Tingley
Chicago
J. K Kerr
W. T Hollenbeck
A. L. Ruffger
Purdun
New Postage Rates Take Effect and Exchange Rules Explained
New postage rules go into effect with two cent letters and one cent postal cards. After July 1 1919 postmasters will redeem unused two cent cards and three cent envelopes only from original purchasers for full value in postage credit rather than cash.
Flu Predicted as Epidemic Looms Nationally
Dr. Charles H. Duncan of New York warned the Allied Medical Association of America that another influenza epidemic is likely to sweep the country this year, contradicting claims that nothing is being done. He says a proven method exists and is used by members who have treated many cases without losses. Also, Hutsonville reports riverbank erosion after rains, with a 20 by 10 foot hole forming along the western bank near Water Street.
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Charles H. Duncan
New York
Allied Medical Association of America
Duncan
Water Street
Hutsonville
Seminole Tribe No 23 Hosts Soldier Boy Homecoming
Seminole Tribe No 23 of Marshall attended a Thursday home coming for their soldier members. The hall reached capacity with members and families as music was provided by Messrs Chem, Montgomery and Whitson. Ice cream cake and lemonade were served. visitors included Mrs Lida Berry of San Antonio visiting local families.
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Marsshall
Oliver
Messrs Chém, Montgomery and Whitson
Lida Berry
San Antonio
Toras
Zurvetl and
Dubeney
Suaimes
Jury clears McKenzie in Jeffers murder case
Vigo county grand jury reports there was not sufficient evidence to indict Joseph McKenzie for the murder of Joe Jeffers, former Marshall resident, killed at Taylorville on May 17. McKenzie released from custody. Clark County Farm Bureau office relocation noted in Martinsville. Illinois Agricultural Association active in lobbying daylight saving repeal and farm legislation. Farmers urged to adapt seed to avoid rye in wheat fields. bulletin 201 from the experiment station details improved varieties.
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Vigo County
Joseph McKenzie
Joe Jeffers
Marshall
McKenzie
Taylorville
Marshall Herald
Farm Bureau
Martinsville
Washington St
Illinois Agricultural Association
Thompson
Washington
Congress
Bureau
Urbana
Marshall Cubs defeat Dennison Sluggers 10 to 8
The Marshall Cubs beat the Dennison Sluggers 10 to 8 on Sunday afternoon. Pitching and fielding notes mention Ferris Swinford and Swinford in the battery with Marshall.
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Marshall Cubs
Dennison
Marshall
Ccon
Ssid Ferris
Eee
Swinford
Sad Farr
Commencement Brightens Marshall County Schools
Large crowd filled the Pythian theatre Saturday for county school graduations. Scholarships were awarded to students including Ruth Eliott Opal Martin Glen Stepp Glen Hammond Lucie Claypool Earl Callahan Casey Ruth Fasig John Shafer Zelphia Bohn Duane Prust Martha Crowe Fannie Elliott Wm Crouch Orla Maloney Mable Claypool and Ruby Nay. Superintendent Harold Bright explained how scholarship estimates were determined. The event was deemed a successful see.
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Marshall
Pythian Theatre
Frrof
Archbald
Velma Sullins
Hudson
F. W Booth
Harold Bright
County Superintendent of Schools
Ruth Eliott
West Terre Haute
Opal Martin
Glen Stepp
Glen Hammond
Martinsville
Lucie Claypool
Earl Callahan
Casey
Ruth Fasig
John Shafer
Zelphia Bohn
Darwin
Duane Prust
West Union
Martha Crowe
Fannie Elliott
Wm. Crouch
Harry Adams
Orla Maloney
Mable Claypool
Ruby Nay
Westfield
Real Celebration Ends With Serious Injuries At Blizzard's Ford
A Sunday celebration at Blizzard's Ford led to a major incident. Tom Griffin sustained severe head injuries after a fight with Cabot Hill over beer kegs. Griffin required about twenty stitches. his left eye and suspected skull injuries raise concerns about lasting damage. Hill posted an $800 bond and was released.
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Blizzard
Ford
Tom Griffin
Cabot Hill
Hill
Griffin
Accidental Hazard Averted With Vehicle Bolt Failure
A Rademaker and Son truck avoided a serious crash Friday when the left front wheel rod bolt sheared. The driver kept control, stopped the truck, and a bystander learned the issue. The missing bolt was found forty feet behind, replaced, and a wire used to secure it until repairs.
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Rademaker and Son
Divorce and lien cases filed in circuit court
Rose Sullivan sues Thomas Edward Sullivan for divorce. Trent Bros. Lumber Co. files a mechanic's lien against Wm. L. Pierce. Myrtle L Stewart sues Franklin Stewart for divorce.
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Rose Sullivan
Thomas Edward Sullivan
Trent Bros. Lumber Co
Wm. L. Pierce
Myrtle L. Stewart
Franklin Stewart
Real Estate Transfers Listed For Casey Martinsville Area
Transfers show Milo Baker to J S Mundy of 70 acres at 5 6 9 12 for 4400. C C Green to John Carr lot 56 Commercial addition Casey 50. Frank A Auld to same lot 65 same addition 25. P T Peters to J Q Clark lot 16 same add 100. Julia Ingle to Bert Brewer block 37 Clerk's add Casey 900. Marion Partlow to Maymie Tuttle lot 43 Dulanys 5th Casey 1500. JI W Tibbs to John Gard lot 4 Jones add Martinsville 2400. JM Stapp to WR Stanfield 4 lots Coxs subdiv Martinsville 1000. Thomas Fawley to Henry J Grube 10 acres 5 11 10 2000. Sophia Coppar to Orlando idecker 4146 sores 15 9 12 1.
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Milo Baker
J S Mundy
C C Green
John Carr
Casey
Frank A Auld
Same
P T Peters
J Q Clark
Julia Ingle
Bert Brewer
Clerk
Marion Partlow
Maymie Tuttle
Dulaney
JI W Tibbs
John Gard
Jones
Martinsville
J M Stapp
W R Stanfield
Cox
Thomas Fawley
Henry J Grube
Sophia Coppar
Orlando Idecker
Sores
Band Boys on Fourth Play Patriotic Concert
The crowd at the Thursday band concert was smaller but the music met high standards with both popular and classical selections. The Fourth of July program will feature special music by the band, with Prof. L. A. Wallace leading, and the band members listed will perform from 1 16 5 PM, throughout the afternoon and during the square dance at night.
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L. A. Wallace
Monroe Bright
Harold Bright
C V Taubeneck
Jesse Porter
Lovell Mathews
L. H Cooley
Drew Casteel
Charles Ferris
Ralph Montgomery
W R Turman
Porter Casteel
Chas Trefz
Otis Lambdin
Silas Claspool
Gene McCormick
Harry Cork
Clay Montgomery
Elmer Hagneauer
Hubert Ferris
Frankie Archer
Hernard Nay
Wayne Bancroft
Stolen Car Description Pinpoints Vehicle Identity
Sheriff Byram reports a stolen car description with red body and rough sides. A Clark County youth drove a suspect vehicle to the Valparaiso court house, claimed purchase from a garage, but the owner later said the car was not his. The sheriff kept the car safe until ownership could be confirmed.
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Indiana
Byram
Valparaiso
Clark County
Lightning Strikes Mrs Simmons in Westfield
Mrs Simmons of Westfield was lowering a window during a storm when a lightning flash knocked her to the floor. Her husband, Mr Simmons, found her under the dining table, revived her with water and camphor, and she recovered after about thirty minutes though her hand bore a burn from the window fastener.
S. S. Rally at Fishback School Program
S. S. Rally at Fishback School House in Wabash Township on Sunday July 6 begins at 9 30 with Sunday School led by Superintendent J W Adams and John Knox reviewing. A map by L B Anderson and Devotional by Wm McDonald follow. lessons by Zintka Bartrum La Verne Finkbiner address Needs of the Sunday School and past versus present. County President Influence Rey E J Sloan Will Maize speaks on community benefits and WHI English offers a talk. state and county work chaired by Grant Crumgin and Merry Matthew Seer.
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Fishback
Wabash Township
J. W. Adams
John Knox
Palestine
L. B. Anderson
Wm. McDonald
Zintka Bartrum
la Verne Finkbiner
Rey E. J Sloan
Wm. Maize
English
Grant Crumgin
Sudden Death of Mrs Davison in Home Visit
News of Bernice Davison wife of Dr H Davison reaches relatives after she fell unconscious at her in law’s home in town and died from internal hemorrhage. She was born Bernice Jeannette Rhoads of Rensselaer Indiana, a 1912 high school graduate, later Indiana State Normal School student. Funeral services were held at the home and burial occurred in Rensselaer, with church services in the Methodist church. She leaves husband and infant, mother, two brothers, and many relatives.
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Bernice Davison
Davison
H. Davison
Charles Davison
Virginia
Hume
Rev T S Mitchell
Renssalaer
York Township men found not guilty of disorderly conduct
Leon Prevo Ed Prevo A B Craig Chester Ralston and Ross Scott all Robert Ferguson Ray and Roy Cline of York township Clark county were found not guilty by a jury in Justice Garner s court at Paris of a charge of disorderly conduct preferred by H H Travis
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Leon Prevo
Ed Prevo
Craig Chester Ralston
Ross Scott
Robert Ferguson
Ray
Roy Cline
York Township
Clark County
Justice Garner
Paris
H H Travis
War trophies on display in Clark County show window
Capt Arthur Poorman brings back a collection of World War I relics now exhibited in the Doty Dry Goods window for the Fourth of July. Items include field glasses helmet hatchet canteen bayonet gas mask railroad tickets pistol trench cap flute and more.
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Arthur Poorman
Clark County
Doty Dry Goods Company
U S
Springfield State Fair Dates Announced for August
The state fair at Springfield will run from August 15 to August 23. A list of southern Illinois fairs follows with town and date ranges including Martinsville August 26-30 Breeze September 10-13 Greenup September 2-6 Robinson September 8-12 and others across Benton Shawneetown Equality Newton Mount Vernon Golconda Pinckneyville Sparta Onley Mount Carmel and Mount Vernon with varied September dates.
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Springfield
Martinsville
Clark County
Breeze
Clinton
Greenup
Cumberland
Albion
Edwards
Benton
Franklin
Shawneetown
Gallatin
Equality
Newton
Jasper
Mount Vernon
Jefferson
Sparta
Randolph
Onley
Richland
Mount Carmel
Wabash
German Peace Terms Openly Denounced by H. C. Bell
In Washington June 30 1919 H C Bell denounces the Versailles treaty as a permanent mark of German guilt. He condemns German leaders and people for war crimes vowing endless armed vigilance and repayment while lamenting Woodrow Wilson for halting further military action. He cites looming repeat of war and calls for strict postwar punishment. Another note critiques marriage vows amid mental reservations.
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Washington, DC
Versailles
France
William
Bismarck
Clemenceau
Thich
William the Damned
Germany
Lusitania
Woodrow Wilson
Foch
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C V
Terre Haute
Brown's Business College
South End
P& Mr
Mary Peek Mathews
Fenton R Mathews
First Methodist Church
Washington, Ind
Mathews
William L. Walker
Jeffers’ Slayer
Clark County Farm Bureau Active
Fearshall
Band Boys
Mrs. Simmons
S. S
Fishback School
S Merry Matthew
Southern Illinois
Golconda
Pope
Pinckneyville
Perry
Suge Els
H. C. Bell
Marriazea
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