Racing tragedy ends Lin ton rider’s brief pro career
Robert Nance twenty from Linton was instantly killed Sunday afternoon when his car crashed at sixty miles an hour during a race at Greenup. A stalled car on the curve triggered the wreck as Nance was thrown into the path of another vehicle. Spectators witnessed the fatal scene as Nance died instantly, leaving his mother Lillian Nance and brother Albert in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nance
Linton
Indy
Greenup
Nance
Lillian Nance
Albert
House Fire Destroys Home Near Marshall
A night blaze destroyed the home of Mrs. J. C. Houghton about ten miles south of Marshall. She woke around 3 o'clock to tend an invalid uncle and found a corner of the house on fire. The cause is unknown, as no fire had occurred since the previous evening and an oil stove was in use. Firefighters arrived too late to save the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Houghton
Marshall
Flo Miller Smith
Westfield
Eagle Rock
Glendale
Burbank
Ione
Twin Boys Born Named for Presidential Nominee in Kanawha County
The Clarksburg area recalls a playful birth tale as Constable F. W. Ransome names his twin sons Coolidge and Hell and Maria after the Democratic nominee John W. Davis. Local fairs highlight Clarkcoill Farms with strong show results and upcoming Peoria Exposition finish. Temple Lovett returns with Elmer Renner showing only one defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Claresburg
John W. Davis
Kanawha
Coolidge Ransome
Hell-and-Maria Ransome
F. W. Ransome
Coolidge
Hell
Maria
Heli-and- Maria
Rarnsome
Gallatin
Saline County
Clarkcoill
Temple Lovett
Elmer’ Renner
Peoria
Lovetts
Marshall Board Advances Pedestal Lights and South Sewer Plan
The Board of Local Improvements in Marshall approved pedestal lighting for Main, Michigan, and adjacent streets with an estimated $10,200 cost and a South Side Sewer project costing $28,800. A public hearing was set for Wednesday July 30 at city hall before council action. The sewer routes cover Pine, Eleventh, Maple, Ninth, Poplar, Highth, Walnut, Vine, and adjacent alleys and streets, detailing numerous segments and exclusions where existing sewers remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Local Improvements of the City of
Marshall
Main Street
Eighth Street
Michigan Street
Fourth Street
Sixth Street
Plum Street
Pine Street
Fifth Street
Locust Street
Fourteenth Street
Eleventh Street
Maple Street
Ninth Street
Poplar St
Poplar Street
Highth Street
Walnut Street
Vine Street
Sixth St
Fifth St
Fifth and
Myrtle Street
Elm Street
Cherry Street
Eighth ™ Street
Chestnut Street
Michigan’ Street
Maple’ Street
Tenth
Pine St
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Local Notices
Frank Lansberry and wife transfer land in 28-9-14 to Amelia Gross for 300 dollars. P. B. Ogle and wife convey lot Marshall to Clarence R. Hall for 400 dollars. Fannie Gard and husband sell land in 13-10-12 to Fremont Center for 1 dollar. J. Guy Broadhurst et al transfer land in 26-9-11 to Martha Broadhurst for 1 dollar. Eliza Clapp et al convey lot Marshall to Mary Clatfelt er for 7400 dollars. Harry Smith and wife sell to Ralph Ax in Tok Martinaville for 1500 dollars. John Randall and wife transfer lot Marshall to A. M. Suenne for 1 dollar. Funk and wife convey lot Casdy for 35 006 dollars to Reds. iGene et al convey lot Casdy for 35 006 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lansberry
Amelia Gross
P. B.ogle
Clarence R. Hall
Lot Marshall
Fannie Gard
Freemont Center
Guy Broadhurst
Martha
Broadhurst
Eliza Clapp
Mary Clatfelter
Harry Smith
Ralph Ax
Tok Martinaville
John
T. Randall
A. M. Suennae
Funk
C. Reds
iGene Et al
Lot Casdy
Man Killed by Train Trying to Escape in Marshall
Harl Willis of Chicago carnival troupe was found dead on a Martinsville rail line Saturday morning. Police were pursuing him for bringing a young girl from Arthur Illinois to Marshall. the girl and her brother were later returned home by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harl Willis
Chicago
Marshall
Martinsville
Willis
Arthur
Ill
Death of Russell Mathews Reported in Danville
Word was received here that Russell Mathews son of B G Mathews and wife died in Danville Tuesday. The body was brought to Marshall yesterday for burial in the Marshall cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Mathews
Russell
B. G. Mathews
Danville
Marshall
Marshall Cemetery
Delegates Weigh Alternatives to Coolidge Dawes Ticket
The survey quotes voters and figures at a Republican convention in Cleveland weighing preferring Lowden Roosevelt or Dowden alongside Coolidge Dawes. Opinions praise Coolidge for convictions and Dawes for efficiency while others advocate Lowden or Dowden as standard bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Coolidge
Dawes
Ross Davison
Washington
George Robertson
Lowden
Senate
Court records show minor fines for fights and speeding
Trace Reed was fined 3 and costs by Squire Craig for fighting. On Sunday, Class V Kull of St Louis and Hadd Weller of Hutsonville were each fined 8B and costs for speeding in Squire Craig's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trace Reed
Squire Craig
Kull
St. Louis
Hadd ' Weller
Hutsonville
County Court Records Report Arrests and Fines
The county court records show Gary Lane arrested for possessing intoxicating liquor and fined 100 dollars plus costs. On July 21 Dyer Hannis was arrested for non-support of wife and child and is held on a 500 dollar bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Lane
Dyer Hannis
Salvation Army drives local support in Marshall county
Marshall and Clark counties plan to raise 1800 dollars for the Salvation Army with Marshall County hopes to contribute 500. Local leadership includes Commander Arthur Poorman Percy Cox and Fred Moore and a tag day led by Misses Irene Carpenter Augusta O Neal and others. Donations go to the Salvation Army Home Service Fund via authorized solicitors or Clark County treasurer Geo Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Theodore Roosevelt
Illinois
Marshall and
Clark County
Marshall
Marshall American Legion Post No. 90
Linden
Arthur Poorman
Percy Cox
Fred Moore
Irene Carpenter
Augusta O'Neal
Dorothy Evans
Doris Wallace
Louise Clem
Kathryn Buckner
Sylvia Ritter
Mary Stephenson
Eleanor Snavely
Army
American Legion
Central Illinois
Salvation Army Home Service Fund
Sheriff’s Office
Clark County Court House
Geo. G. Robertson
Marshall State Bank
California contrasts with Marshall past in 1924 Glendale notes
Glendale columnist reports California commerce and building boom with permits totaling over 10 million in Los Angeles area, while noting unemployment and cautious optimism. He recalls 1874 railroad, praises updated development, and dispenses wary advice for newcomers, ending with reminiscences of Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Kilborn
Glendale
Calif
Marshall
California
East
Los Angeles
Southland
Standard Oil to lease vacant Main Street lot in anticipation of purchase
Standard Oil officials negotiated for the lots between the Keystone filling station and the Little Owl Cafe on Main St. owned by Hector Dulaney and Nf. E. Crump. The five year lease includes a buy option. Homer Brosman manages the local Standard Oil unit. Reported option price is about $7,000 signaling potential future purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Keystone
Little Owl
Main St
Hector Dulaney
Nf. E. Crump
Homer Brosman
Divorce case dismissed after Battle Creek decree
In Casey Illinois on July 21 1924 the Marshall Herald notes a divorce filing Ethel R Watts versus Alva E Watts later dismissed as Alva had already secured a Battle Creek Michigan divorce The notice is signed by Alva E Watts and Mrs J W Adams also included is a medical bulletin on Mrs J W Adams critically ill in Marshall with visitors from Huntington Beach California and Fort Sumner Washington heading to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Ill
Marshall Herald
Marshall, Ill
Ethel R. Watts
Alva E. Watts
Battle Creek
Michigan
J. W. Adams
Marshall
Clarence Adams
Huntington Beach
Calif
Idell Taylor
Fort Sumner
Washington
Marriage Licenses Granted in Indiana and Nearby States
A list of recent marriage licenses shows Robert A. Adkins 21 of Linton to Mary L. Schmitt 18 of Linton. Martin Cleo Elliott 22 of Casey to Cora Downey 22 of Casey. Harry Robert Henderson 22 of Chicago to Bonita Fay Beeman 18 of Newton. Carl F. Melone 39 of Des Moines to Ethel Cox 44 of Pleasantville. Arthur L. Chestnut 32 of Epsom to Nanna Stuart 27 of Terre Haute. James Phillips 20 of Auburn Township to Mabel Babcock 19 of Marshall. Raymond J. Moore 21 of Terre Haute to Mora Warmouth 18 of Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Adkins
Linton
Ind
Mary L. Schmitt
Martin Cleo Elliott
Casey
Cora Downey
Harry Robert Henderson
Chicago
Bonita Fay Beeman
Newton
Carl F. Melone
Des Moines
Iowa
Ethel Cox
Pleasantville
Indiana
Arthur L. Chestnut
Epsom
Nanna Stuart
Terre Haute
James Phillips
Auburn Township
Mabel Babcock
Marshall
Raymond J. Moore
Mora Warmouth
Indianapolis Men Injured After Car Train Collision
Louis and Harry Shrader of Indianapolis were injured when their Overland touring car struck a train on the Big Four track at about 2:00 a.m. They escaped serious harm after swift medical attention at Dr. L. J. Weir's. The pair recovered enough to continue the trip to Greenup for the races before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Harry Shrader
Indianapolis
L. J. Weir
Greenup
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Bill Booster
BOARD
South Side
Géo. Taubeneck
Ben Helm
Frank ‘Lowden
Archie Roosevelt
Teddy
Roosevelt
Teapot Dome
Fred ‘Keffer
Squire Craig's
Peak Salvation Army
Countries
Fuse
Paris and
Michigan Avenue
Southern Depot
Herald
Standard OW CO
Bae
the Herald
Aetta
Folk Ir
Imil Haveisen
W. R. Turman
J. B. Dolson
J. Shannon
Q. L. Kilburn
Jerry Ishler
Robert Babcock
W. W. Merritt
Afary Sears
Mary Goekler
Sarah Bartlett
Harry Lichtenberzer
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