Herald Notes and Local Updates From Days Gone By
Notices cover mail rate changes and wrappers, Martin hardware sale not completed, Finkbiner stock bid, DeLance Cole takes post office, editor to focus on Herald, thanks to readers, injury from hay load to Kramer’s son, Dr Rabb sets bone, wedding at 10 30 am with Velma Sullins piano recital at Congregational church, Daisy decor and program handlers at event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
T. Martin
Finkbiner
Martin
DeLance Cole
W A Duke
Booth
George Kramer
Rabb
Velma A. Sullins
Faye Williams
Katherine Baird
Louise Hoey
Louise Deaner
Marjorie Lewis
Ellen“ Dixon
Gertrude Cole
Alice Purduhn
Margaret Kerr
Electa Davis
Druscilla Deaner
Virginia Hoey
Robbers Steal $750 From CV & C Train Passenger
Forty years ago Ed Plaskett, returning from Bog Creek on the CV and C line, was approached by two tramps. One held a revolver to his head while the other searched his pockets and stole $750. They escaped and were not yet found. Ed went to town to notify authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Plaskett
Bog Creek
CV & C
H. L. Allman
Alma
Blanche Pullen
Allman
Tina
Marshall
Sam Prevo
Terre Haute
Walnut Prairie
John
John R. Archer
Frank
Green Bav Wis
Marshall Neighbor Surprises Robbery Plot On Way To Camp
James Dunn thwarted a planned hold up by five or six Standard Oil laborers on a livery ride to a camp two miles north of Marshall. He unhitched his rig after overhearing the plot and defended himself with a shotgun, sending the attackers fleeing. Also noted is Samuel Prevo Jr.’s 21st birthday dinner and Marshall’s second ball team travel and result against Kansas, with pitcher Berty B Martin on Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunn
Standard Oil Co
Marshall
Jim
Samuel Prevo Jr
Kansas
S. Berty
Martin
Thargame
Storm Leaves City in Shattered Wake
Ten years ago a severe storm battered the city. Debris filled streets as trees and awnings lay scattered. A hay barn near Vandalia station was destroyed. Horses from Stony Smittkamp were killed. Lightning killed two men from York and Wabash townships. A college romance ended in marriage for Miss Ruth Bevietet and Mr Lang in Nashna, New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Logue
Vandalia Station
Stony Smittkamp
Jeff Cline
York Township
John Buser
Wabash
Ruth Bevietet
Air
Nirs. Qi
Davigca
Mr “M. Langoe
Nashna
New “Hempshire
Vacation visitors and weekend guests in Van Buren
Stewart Clack of Van Buren Mo visits with friends and relatives. Orville Tuylor and family of Fairbanks spent Sunday here. Gene and Walter Lowe of Terre Haute and many others spent time with local families. Various locals hosted relatives from Marshall Robinson Dar win Ernst Texas and Terre Haute during weekends and weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Clack
van Buren
Orville Tuylor
Fairbanks
Gene and
Walter Lowé
Terre Haute
Willie Kinderdine
Robinson
A. Kinderdine
Mrs Mary Mendenall Visits Danville Kin at Martinsville
Mrs Mary Mendenall of Danville visits her daughter Mrs Walter Terrel W Downs and wife and spends Sunday with Harmon Ketcher and wife near Martinsville. Walter Terrel and family visit Paris. Mrs Phelps and family dine with Mrs W D Downs at Rocky Branch. Shelby Redmon hosts dinner with Janet Thomas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mendenall
Danville
Walter Terrel
Downs
Harmon Ketcher
Martinsville
Betty
Paris
Sam Michael
Abe Babcock
W Macke
Myrtle Kerby
Sara Carney
Omer Beau
Champ
Barney Gallagher
Belle
W D. Downs
Phelps
Rocky Branch
Shelby Redmon
Janet Thomas
Indianapolis
Lon Spires
Clarksville
Milton Redmon
Wm Redmon
Marshall
Pleasant Grove Notes Family Visits and Local Gossip
Pleasant Grove section records visits among residents including Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Babcock and daughters with relatives in Terre Haute Miss Flora Graham and Miss Beulah Head also appear among visitors Frances Richey stays with Lillian Wieland Family ties run through Liberty Hamilton Percy Head John Graham Flora and Thomas with Glenn Morgan heirs and friends Obituary for Mrs Emma Neeley born 1871 near Marshall Illinois died 1926 at Greenup widow of Ed Winters later Marve Neeley. Funeral at Pleasant Valley church conducted by Ray Stubblefield. Interment at Graeaty cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Babcock
James Phillips
Robert Leech
Terre Haute
Flora Graham
Beulah Head
Liberty Hamilton
Frances Richey
Lillian Wieland
Willie
Percy Head
John Graham
Flora
Thomas
Glenn Morgan
Alba Phimde
George
John Phillips
Carrie Perrie
Charleston
Alma Mayfield
Casey
Sam Umbarger
Hume
Elmer Umbarger
Pleasant Valley Church
Ray Stubblefield
Graeaty Eergery
FTC to Propose Advertising Rules for Newspapers
The Federal Trade Commission plans sweeping measures to curb false or misleading ads in newspapers and periodicals. The rule proposal holds publishers advertisers and agencies accountable, with public release expected within a week or two. The policy aims to earn broad support from publishing and advertising interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Daley
The
Herald
Washington
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Community Notes On Weekend Visits And A Quiet Wedding
Clarksville residents and families shared visitors and social calls through the weekend. A quiet marriage occurred between Martog Clapp and Hazel Mink of Grandview, while relatives including the Kirchners and Hugginses visited local homes and attended family gatherings.
Final Error Neglect Inspires Reflective Note
A reflective message cites Nishville Barnes urging mindful choices as a possible life altering action. The quotation emphasizes memory and doing what may be one of the best things a person can do on Earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishville Barnes
Dr. Rawlings
United States
Mild Winter Delights Glendale with No Freeze So Far
Kilborn notes exceptionally warm winter in Glendale California with no freezes, compares to 1913-14 when 16 degrees killed thousands of citrus trees. He predicts scorchers ahead amid cloudy spring and forecasts hot days. Reports meeting Mrs Sallie Sheppard Scholfield, who with her father runs a real estate business in Eagle Rock near Glendale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Scholfield
Eagle Rock
Mr. Kilborn
By . L. Kilborn
Glendale
Calif
Sallie Sheppard Scholfield
Hagle Rock
Estates and guardians appointed in New York County Court
The estate of Joe Connelly Jr. petitions to lease land for oil and gas with conservator authorization. Oscar Irving estate petitions, bond posted, minor nominations filed. CE Bennett named guardian with $700 bond. Emma Lowry estate petitions with bond. H. K. Landreth named guardian of Earl M. Lowry Jr. with $5000 bond. George Murphy estate appraisers named. J A Hight conservator to continue as administrator. Ralph D. McIntosh estate petitions approved. J H Brydon named administrator with $1200 bond. George Craig estate report of sale approved and deed recorded. Eliza C Cook estate final report approved. resident legatee appearance recorded. executrix discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Connelly Jr
Ward
Oscar Irving
C E Bennett
Emma Lowry
H. K. Landreth
Earl M. Lowry
George Murphy
B. C Finney
Joe H. Flint
G. C. Orndorff
J. A. Hight
Ralph D. McIntosh
J H Brydon
O. M Mauk
G. T. Rowland
Harry Redman
George Craig
Eliza C. Cook
Robert Russell Lee
Recent Deaths in Marshall Area Leave Several Beneficiaries
Thomas D Murphy 68 died at home near Clarksville two days ago and funeral services were held at his residence with Rev Bert Eckle. Burial in Marshall Cemetery. Survived by wife four sons Russell and Harry in Dolson township and at home Truman Joe and Russell of Marshall plus brother Eid near Clarksville and sister Mrs John Dawson of Marshall. Christina Zeigler 80 died Monday night at her Anderson township home. Funeral at residence Rev D A Kraft officiating. Burial Zeigler cemetery. Survived by brother Fred Holzworth of Marshall and half-sister Mrs John Lederman of Marshall County two sons Billy and John at home. Henry W Dietz 69 died Wednesday morning at 7:15 at his southwest Marshall home. Funeral at residence 10:00 with Rev H W Wortman officiating. Burial in Marshall Cemetery. Survived by wife four daughters Nettie Mrs C C Cook Lenors all of Terre Haute and Josephine in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A P Clapp
Harold
Terre Haute
G L. Huggins
Emil Clapp
Roxie Carpenter
Idianapolis
Rev
W. A. Fuson
Flem Clark
Harry
Paris
Plamsom
Clara
Grandview
Harvey Shumaker
Rosie Clapp
Elza Newman
Opal Kirchner
Thelma Pearce
Aaron Kirchner
Harry Murphy
Tom Murphy
Charles Jackson
West Union
Glen Clapp
Martog’Clapp
Hazel Mink
Joseph Fox
Clarence Fox
Aidy Fry
Mike Swartz
Frank Swartz
Geo. Spires
James McClary
Wes Milhouse
Andy Fry
Iss Etta
Shumaker
Thomas D. Murphy
Clarks
Bert Eckle
Marshall Cemetery
Truman
Joe
Russell
Marshall
Dolson Township
Eid
Clarksville
John Dawson
Christina Zeigler
Anderson Township
D. A. Kraft
Henry W Dietz
H. W. Wortman
Nettie
C. C. Cook
Josephine
China
Savings from new mall sack program cut costs
Fragmented OCR notes claim a program to reuse sacks saves taxpayers money by reducing cost per yard and scrap value of the sacks. The text references cents per yard and annual savings, but details are unclear and names or dates are absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Severn Nest
Springfield launches five year dental hygiene program
Springfield Illinois announces a five year dental hygiene educational program with state support and a full time dentist on the health department staff. The initiative aims to reduce tooth decay through public education and preventive services for children and expectant mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois and
Chicago
State Health Department
Isaac D. Rawlings
State Department of Public Health
English convict remarks on sentence commutation
A reported remark from a convict told his sentence was commuted to penal servitude for life. He reportedly said, Well, sir, they say that no noose is good news, and I'm hanged if it isn't.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chlrden
Dog and Cat Laundry Opens in Brockton Mass
A Brockton Massachusetts service offers home visits to bathe groom and massage dogs and cats. An attendant calls at the residence and delivers fully pampered pets with baths massages and styled fur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Mass
Lesson for Father Geometry A mathematical science
A Detroit News clipping discusses a father and son related to geometry, highlighting education in mathematics and the influence of a father’s ignorance on learning. The fragment hints at a school setting and a moral about study and intellect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News
English Chimney Tax in Charles II Era
A description of a chimney tax called chimney money levied on each hearth in nine houses during the reign of Charles II in England. The text notes the tax practice and its historical context in 17th century England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Iron scientist misses space lecture after tardy arrival
The scientist due to lecture on The Infinity of Space was half an hour late and unable to find a place to park.
Faint Radio Hints Ahead of Climax of Speech
A fragment notes that faint radio intimations are eagerly awaited before the climactic moment of a prominent speech. The passage emphasizes anticipation and the public’s attention to broadcasts guiding the finale.
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Mundy
Cora
Guy Murphy
Irene Frakes
Grace Mundy
Elsie Smith
Munday
Dema
Jackson
Mike Geheb
Ernst
Ed Geheb
Texas
Frank Bohn
Darwin
Nick Geheb
Cora van Felt
John Fred Baker
Adam Haddix
Demna Mundy
Marguerite
Vyears Nichols
Leona Crumlin
Esther Nightinger
Marshal
Bernice Prevo
Eorge Prust
Lfe Nichols
Gertrude Jackson
Wesley Geheb
Vernon
Pearl Nichols
Pikes Peak
Pleasant Grove
Mré
Audrie
Enos
Claude Huggins
Wayne Dee
G. L. Huggins
Kilborn
Marshallite
New York
Dental Hygiene
Rogram
James G Moye
5Th & Main Sts
Oleo
Country Club
Creamo
Creameliy Pound
Delroe Green
Osnislor Tyas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!