Court docket for July term opens with light attendance
Ethie July term of the circuit court begins next Monday with Judge Scholfield presiding. No grand jury has been called. Docket includes continued cases and new entries in common law, chancery, and foreclosure matters, with parties such as Rock Falls Mortgage Co, Hanke, Myers, Evans, Randall, and Turner, and several divorce and replevin actions listed.
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Scholfield
Troughton
B. Fitzpaptek
Rock Falls
Mtg. Co
J. E. Hankerson
Dr Weaver Dies Nearby Home in Friday Event
Mrs L Weaver reports that Dr Weaver died Friday at a location east of the home. The brief notice notes the proximity of the death to the residence and records the widow as the informant.
Marriage Licenses Listed For Towns and Townships
Marriage licenses issued for several couples including Wm Scarbo of Mattoon and Pyna N Roark, John Hurst and Mable Kester of Enid Oklahoma, Perry Shaffner of Wabash to Estella Hewitt, Karl Haug of Paris to Ethel Hanks, Leo Stephens of West York to Naomi May Ralston, Russell Berkey of Klondike, Etta Grissom of Casey, Charley Nash of Orange to Anna Doolittle, Johnson township.
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Wm. Scarbo
Mattoon
Pyna N
Roark
Mattgon
John BH. Hurst
Clark Co
Mable Kester
Enid
Okla
Perry Shaffner
Wabash
Estella Hewitt
Karl G. Haug
Paris Ethel
Hanks
Marshall Leo* Stephens
West York
Naomi May Ralston
Melrose
Russell B. Berkey
Klondike
Etta B. Grissom
Casey Charley Nash
Orange
Anna Doolittle
Johnson
Sunday School Convention Postponed by Rain
Orange township Sunday school convention postponed to Sunday July 9 at 10 o clock for an aliay convention. An offering will be taken. Election of officers and full program with dinner on the grounds. All welcome. G. W. Baker, Pres.
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Orange Township
Iit
G. W. Baker
New Music Teacher Employed by City Schools
In response to a signed petition the board of education hires Miss Ashton of Angola Indiana as music teacher. Salary set at 55 dollars per month with 36 dollars paid by the city schools and 20 dollars by the high school.
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Board of Education
Miss Ashton
Angola
Ind
Women Helpers Prepare Special Local Paper Edition
A Congregational church ladies guild plans a July 16 release of a broad community paper. It will feature school church club and neighborhood write ups with house to house sales and canvassing. Copies cost 10 cents and will be distributed on and around 804 street and nearby towns.
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Congregational Church
Ladies the Guild
Real Estate Transfers Compiled From Local Deeds
Arthur Poorman transfers to Roy A Smith et al a portion of land in sections 20 12 12 for 1 dollar fifty. Wm H Randall sells to Martha Smith part 6 20 18 for 10 dollars. Mary D Shuey conveys to C V McHenry part block 44 Westfield for 700 dollars. Jesse Gallatin sheriff transfers to Davison and Cork a portion in section 14 11 12 for 115 dollars. A H Norman to B D Bennett part 8 ½ se se for 900 dollars.
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Arthur Poorman
Roy A Smith
Death of Mrs Ferry Sr in North Sixth Street Home
Mrs Hugh Ferry Sr died Monday afternoon at her North Sixth Street home from infirmities of age. Aged 80, she had been bedbound only a few days. Survived by three sons James Patrick and Hugh Jr and two daughters Mrs Belle Mullins of Paris and Miss Hannah Ferry. Funeral services were held this morning.
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Hugh Ferry Sr
North Sixth Street
James
Patrick
Hugh Jr
Belle Mullins
Paris
Hannah Ferry
Haug Hanks Wedding at Home of Hanks Family
A quiet ceremony occurred Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hanks on south Fifth Street. Karl G. Haug of Paris wed Miss Ethel Hanks eldest daughter of the host couple with Rev. D D Burt officiating for the Christian church. They departed Monday evening for Paris where the groom is in business.
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John Hanks
South 5Th Street
Karl G. Haug
Paris
Ethel
New Line Opened Linking Evansville and Mount Carmel
The Big Four opened a new line from Evansville to Mount Carmel on Saturday. The first train carried hundreds from Evansville as brass bands and citizens celebrated the milestone linking the two cities.
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Big Four
Evansville
Mt. Carmel
West Union Cruises Past Paris 13–1 in Ball Tilt
West Union defeated Paris 13 to 1 yesterday afternoon. Martin pitched for West Union and allowed only two hits, with Paris scoring their lone run on two errors in the ninth.
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West Union
Paris
Martin
Teachers Examination Notice
Teacher's examination will be held at my office July 15. Applicants must adjust themselves to this date. H. W. Drake, Co. Supt.
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H. W. Drake, Co
Rain Craves Amid Heatwave as Harvest Near
Fragmentary notes report extreme heat with 102 degrees and rainfall direly needed. Mentions Mondella Norton and Charlie Smitley with building projects and family visits in Marshall, noting oats harvest underway and summer activity around Chas Smitley’s.
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Mondella Norton
Charlie Smitley
John Noland
Chas
Smultley
A Turkish Love Story and King Sampson the Lion
An eclectic clipping blends a Turkish tale of doors and solitary prayer with a zookeeper’s account of King Sampson the African lion. It describes the lovers’ door scene, a year of solitude, and the door opening, plus backstage anecdotes about Sampson’s temperament, cage etiquette, and a dentist visit during a tour.
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Allah
Litigation to Cost More Under New County Fee System
The county clerk and circuit clerk offices face higher fees under a state reform, boosting county coffers. Judgment by confession rises to 65, with appeals at 5 and eminent domain at 20. Recording fees increase per 100 words, and taxes see a one cent per tract rise.
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Board of Supervisors
Circuit Court
Bridgeport and Robinson Duel in Local Lawn Tennis Tourney
Yesterday on local courts Bridgeport and Robinson faced Ohio Oj Co players. In doubles Firmin and Benner of Bridgeport lost to Smith and Jolly 6 1 8 6 6 2. Bell and Mason of Robinson defeated Hodge and Kiplinger 5 7 6 4 6 4. In singles Hodge beat Bell 6 4 6 2. Cook beat Bell 6 1 6 8. Kiplinger lost to Benner 0 6 2 6. Firmin beat Jolly 6 3 6 5. Hodge fell to Benner 7 5 6 4.
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Bridgeport
Robinson
Ohio Oj] Co
Firmin and Benner
Smith and Jolly
Bell and
Mason
Hodge
Kiplinger
Bell
Cook
Benner
Firmin
Jolly
Late June Rains Save Crops on Walnut Prairie Farm
Farmers report surprisingly good yields after heavy June rains. On the Allen Lindley farm wheat reached 41 bushels per acre, reversing expectations of failure. Fred Shaw threshed 25 bushels per acre from 90 acres, also previously deemed hopeless. You never can tell.
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Allen Lindley
Walnut Prairie
Fred Shaw
Senate committee slows Lorimer inquiry amid Hines testimony
The Lorimer election probe pauses until July 18 after sessions focusing on Edward Hines who is accused of raising a 100000 dollar slush fund. Hines testified clearly but contradicted many earlier witnesses on key points. A nearby township held a saloon vote with 786 ballots in Taylorville, described as mostly wet despite claims of few residents.
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Senate
Lorimer
Edward Hines
Terre Haute
Taylorville
Government Boat Launched For Wabash Survey Program
A government survey boat built for Wabash River engineering was launched at Terre Haute with public ceremonies. Officials anticipate the survey will lead to river improvements, making the river navigable and restoring its regional importance.
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Terre Haute
A Battle of Languages in Ancient Gaul
In ancient Gaul the clash of tongues saw German spoken by 12,000 Frank invaders and Latin by 6,000,000 Gallo Romans. Church and literary use favored Latin, while Low Latin guided administration. German faded from soldier speech within four centuries and became a target of ridicule, yet survives in thousands of French words.
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Gaul
France
King Confessed to Eight Murders Before Harrisburg Hanging
Alexander King, a 45 year old Negro abbot, was hanged in Harrisburg last Friday after confessing to seven murders including relatives. Witnesses estimated a crowd around 1,500 with many watching from rails, poles, and nearby buildings. The condemned man maintained innocence to the end and wore a tie at execution. Only the sheriff’s wife reportedly saw the event.
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Alex. King
Harrisburg
Carmi Tribune
Alexander King
Negro Abbot
Waa
Elrl
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Charles
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Frank Myers
Besta
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Mabel G Smith
Telia Evans
Henry
Evans
Catherine Randall Va Chas
BON
P Daughettes
Aldams
Chancery
Bank
Kansas
B. & L. Assn
Willis Ayr
Heseb Brown
L. Weaver
Marshall
Marshall Band and Company
National Guard
Court House
D. D. Burt
Faith Pritchard
Carl Wells
Perry Wells
Marshall Band
Comf&t
Haug-Hanks
Lim
D’orsay
D'Orsay
Buffalo
Woodby
Lion
King Sampson
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Bae Tees
Negro King
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