Cranky conductor and lost baby case on Vandalia No 21
A Vandalia train No 21 conductor faced sharp criticism after a mother left her baby on a seat while she bought a ticket. The train departed before she could return, the baby was later found with a traveling salesman and returned to the mother. Also noted, Cuba’s governor trimmed state costs and a Havana fish hatchery closure drew scrutiny. The Big Four plans a new Paris station and double tracking near Hutsonville before spring.
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Vandalia
Here
Wone
Effingham
Leis
Jean
Casey
Paris
Big Four
Cairo
Hutsonville
Sunday School Convention at Potter's Hall July 31
The Sunday School Convention meets at Potter's Hall in Melrose township, starting July 31 at 10 a m sharp. Devotional by Leroy Drummond, lessons led by Elizabeth Bartlett and others. Sessions include The boy problem, The master teacher, and indifference vs loyalty to the S S work. An offering for county work will be taken. Co C Hodge, Pres. A W Wright, Sec.
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Potter's
Hall
Melrose Township
Leroy Drummond
Elizabeth Bartlett
Mr. Downey
L. B. Anderson
Roy Cook
Jerry Ishter
Cora Hall
C. B. Peters
Jesse Stout
S. S
George Baker
W. H. Washburn
Co. C. Hodge
A. W. Wright
County horse show expands to cattle inclusion
At Friday night meeting of show committees, plans approved to include cattle in the second annual horse show set for September 20 21 22 and 29 8. Premiums will be liberal and a premium list will be issued soon. Old Settlers Day follows on September 24 with free speakers and a free dinner for retirees. Rest rooms for ladies and children will be provided in two business rooms on the square. A final committee meeting will be held Friday night in city hall to finish arrangements.
Death of Miss Minnie Robinson in Minnesota
Miss Minnie Robinson twenty seven year old daughter of Thomas Robinson of Wabash township died Saturday in Minneapolis where she had worked as a domestic. The body was brought home Monday and she was buried in Dunlap Cemetery with funeral services by Rev D D East of the Christian church. Deputy Sheriff Forbeck arrested Everett Elledge on a charge of carrying concealed weapons and bond set at $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Robinson
Thomas Robinson
Wabash Township
Sat- Bearday
Minneapolis
Minn
Dunlap
D D.ee East
The
Christian Church
Forbeck
Clarksville
Everett Elledge
Marriage Licenses and Local Church Notices
Marriage licenses list Harry H Averitt and C Adell Lockwood of Terre Haute. Community notes describe church services at Evangelical and other local churches with preaching times, prayer meetings, and board meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H Averitt
Terre Haute
C. Adell Lockwood
Headstones for Ex Soldiers Under Grand Army of the Republic
The Grand Army of the Republic assigns headstones for deceased soldiers listed including Wm M Davis N W Hall Wm Keeran KB A Eason Wm O Duncan Harry Donaldson Wm M Brown D Blodgett Thomas Henderson Edmond Fuller Robert Greenley Joe Hackley John Huston. Quartermaster Benson Martin reports no charges and asks friends to attend to the matter at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Grand Army of the Republic
Wm. M. Davis
N. W. Hall
Wm Keeran
KB. A. Eason
Wm. O. Duncan
Harry Donaldson
Wm. M Brown D. Blodgett
Thomas Henderson
Edmond Fuller
Robert Greenley
Joe Hackley
John Huston
Stones
Benson Martin
Monte Vista Tea and Coffee Venture Promising
George Kohl reports from Monte Vista Colorado that Sextus Ross and he have entered the tea and coffee business with good fall prospects. He notes strong crops in the San Luis Valley including a potato crop near 3 million dollars, thriving peas and sugar beets, and describes Monte Vista as a scenic town of about 3500 surrounded by the Rockies at 7500 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kohl
Herald
Monte Vista
Colo
Sextus Ross
San Luis Valley
Rockies
Engine Sets Fire to Gas Main Near Law renceville
A threshing engine stalled on the road near Lawrenceville Saturday and ran over a natural gas main. Gas from the engine's fire box ignited, engulfing the engine and thresher and fatally burning two men, Philip Burrell and P Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Philip Burrell
P Mann
Local Dry Goods Store Sells After Four Years
J. D. Shoemaker sold his dry goods store after four to five years of operation to Foster Martin. Martin advertises a closing-out sale of the stock. Shoemaker plans to move northwest to pursue Oregon apple orchards opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Shoemaker
Foster Martin
Real Estate Transfers of Martinsville Properties
R. E Kester et al transfer lot 3 Huckaba's add Martinsville to L. D Secrest for 1600 dollars. L. D. Secrest to Henry Ishler for 1600 dollars. A Poorman master to B F Morgan part northeast section 17-10-13 for 150 dollars. Jonk Hull to Harvey Thompson se nw nw 10-9-13 for 300 dollars. Goldie E Turner to Martin Weber w% northwest southeast 1-9-12 for 1000 dollars. Goldie E Turner conservator to same tract in 9-12 for 2387.60 dollars. Merlin Jeffers to A L Williams lot 28 Richart Place Martinsville for 600 dollars. Morris Slusser to Geo W Alexander n4% sw 29-10-14 for 8500 dollars. Sophia Greenwell to Patience P Greenwell lots 49 and 50 Peters 2nd Casey for 750 dollars. A Poorman master to Edgar C Volkers jot 6 block 7 original Dennison for 233.34 dollars.
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R. E Kester
Conservator
Same
Merlin Jeffers
A L. Williams
Richart Place
Mart
Morris Slusser
Geo. W Alexander
Sophia Greenwell
Patience P. Greenwell
Peters
Casey
A Poorman
Edgar C Volkers
Orig Dennison
Mayor’s street paving plan sparks council clash
At a Monday meeting the council debated abandoning paving on Malin street and Mayor Hurst ordered Street Commissioner Rapson to start gravel work on the east end. Several aldermen said the mayor had no right to issue such orders and refused to approve payment for the bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malin Street
Hurst
Rapson
Hornbrook Bros. Sale Ends—Accounts Due by Sep 1
Vern Hornbrook announces the sale of his interest in Hornbrook Bros at Clarksville and that all accounts due to the firm must be settled by September 1. The store will remain open for a short time for final settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornbrook Bros
Clarksville
Vern Hornbrook
Merchant Thanks Patrons After Sale in Marshall
J D Shoemaker thanks his loyal customers in Marshall after selling his dry goods stock and closing his business career, expressing appreciation for their patronage and support.
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Marshall
J. D. Shoemaker
Main Street Paving Plan Abandoned by City Board
The Board of Improvements adjourned without action on Main Street paving after engineers estimated costs for bituminous macadam and brick. Many property owners spoke for and against, but opposition led officials to drop the proposal, signaling an indefinite delay.
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N Adion
Board of Pulse Improvements
Smooth Horse Thief Escapes With Hire Vehicle
A man using the alias O. G. Glenn from Maryland hired a horse and buggy at Noland Bros.' stable on Friday. He planned to go to Darwin but vanished, prompting an extensive search across several states with no trace found.
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O. G. Glenn
Maryland
Noland Bros
Darwin
Court voids 2 cent fare law for major rail lines
The Court of Common Pleas in Pittsburg ruled the 2 cent fare statute unconstitutional as it conflicts with the Pennsylvania Company and Western lines charter. The decision declares the fare law unjust to stockholders as it renders their lines less remunerative. No defense was entered by Alegheny county and no appeal will be taken.
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Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg
P c
Court of Common Pleas
Alegheny County
Paris Well a Duster and Local Notices
The oil well four miles south of Paris was blasted with 180 quarts of nitroglycerine last Thursday but yielded only a duster. Ray Gallatin and wife of Murfips vile visit Mr and Mrs Jesse Gallatin. Judge Scholfield. Thos J Golden and Bert Bryan traveled to Robinson by automobile. County Clerk Martin refused a marriage license to Leroy Greiner and Ina Odell of Terre Haute on Monday due to a recent divorce.
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Paris
Ray Gallatin
Murfipsvile
Jesse Gallatin
Scholfield
Thos. J Golden
Bert Bryan
Robinson
Automobile
Martin
Leroy Greiner
Ina Odell
Terre Haute
Pleasant Surprise Honors Harry Maurer Birthday
A large gathering surprised Harry Maurer on his 42nd birthday at Frank Taylor's home. His brother Will Maurer from Seattle attended along with neighbors and friends, who hosted dinner. He received a Morris chair as a token of regard. Attendees came from Seattle Spokane Carmi Ellsworth Metcalf and nearby communities.
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Harry Maurer
Seattle
Wash
Clark County
Mr. Maurer
Morris
Will Maurer
Otto Myer
Spokane
Jacob Maurer
Carmi, Ill
Herman Myer
Ellsworth
Ind
Newton Hewitt
Glick
Metcalf
Death in Taylorville Linked to Past Martinsville Resident
Charles Ehrhart was found dead in Taylorville near Terre Haute last week. Authorities say he died by his own hand after a "rough on rats" incident. Ehrhart, once a Martinsville resident, recalls Minnie Scott a Terre Haute woman whose mangled body near the Vandalia line two years ago led to a murder case never proven.
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Charles Ehrhart
Taylorville
Terre Haute
Ehrhart
Martinsville
Minnie Scott
Anti Saloon League Reorganization in Clark County
Rev Al E Scroggins and Rev Mr McBride from Springfield preached in Marshall churches to stir interest in the Illinois Anti-Saloon League. A Baptist church meeting rebuilt the Clark County League electing C. M Sullins president Rev S E Lee secretary and John W Gilbert treasurer. Committees were named to work in all townships of the county.
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al E Scroggins
Mr McBride
Springfield
Illinois Anti-Saloon League
Marshall
Clark County League
C. M Sullins
S E Lee
John W Gilbert
Martinsville Mayor Arrested After Auto Strikes Boy
A Martinsville auto driven by Mayor Harry Buxbaum and L D Secrest hit a ten year old boy in West Terre Haute as he stepped from a street car. The men were charged with speeding and released on $1000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Buxbaum
Martinsville
L. D Secrest
West Terre Haute
Pinky Kerr Returns to Mill After Unsuccessful Operation
Pinky Kerr underwent surgery for pendycitis last week but the operation failed and he has returned to his post at the saw mill.
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Pinky Kerr
Booze Victim Ezra White Killed After Grayville Fight
Ezra C White agent for the Cai rd division based in Keensburg died following a fall near Grayville after leaving saloons and clashing with depot agent Frank Naney. White became intoxicated and reportedly threatened the agent before being removed. His body was later found beside the railroad track.
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Ezra C White
Caird
Keensburg
Grayville
White
Frank Naney
Nancy
Fourth of July committee report shows expenses and balance
Treasurer Doll reports funds raised and spent for the Fourth of July celebration. Total receipts and payments amount to 146.76 with listed expenditures including Captain Starner and local merchants. Balance 24.50 and sale notice for 300 White Leghorn hens plus cows, sheep and farm tools auctioned Thursday August 3 at Forrest E. Smith farm near Auburn with 12 months terms.
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Doll
Ballance
Treaury
Wm Knipe
H. Winterrowd
H. M. Janney
M. B. Whitlocke
Starner
Charles Sparks
Marshall House
Archer House
Marshall Band
O Tibbs
Fred Gibson
Wm Rapson
Faith Pritchard
D. H. Winterrowd
Hutsonville Herald Q
Treasury
Auburn
Darwin Road
Forrest E. Smith
D .A Macklin
Deep Well Near Westfield Reaches 1600 Feet
Struck oil at about 1000 feet in a new deep well near Westfield. The well has now reached 1600 feet with a good flow of oil reported.
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Westfield
Among the Churches
Christian Gaarch announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Miss Cora Baird and important matters before the school. Preaching at 10 45 on How Shall We Grow Evening topic As Sweet and True a Girl as Ever You Met Ladies aid society meets Friday at 2 30 at Ed Howell's home. D D Bart pastor.
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Cora Baird
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ed Howell
D. D. Bart
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Economizes
Havanape
W. F. Hutchi
Thea Fish “Commissioner
Fisheries Commission
Havaina
Illinois River
Fish Commission
Miss Minnie Robinson
Illinois Field
Crawford County
Law
Fees
Clinton
Clark
Sanity
Grand i
Eastaniel
Martinsvill
Fischer
Merson, Lohmer
Newman
Kohler
Campbell-Starck
Schaffer
Horrall
Martingville
Toter
Hfe
Ostmatelund
Oman
Homer
George
Sausey
M. E
Mi “Mor
A. D. Davis
Wyrt
Agie
Grlesenier
Charley Husted
Colorado
Board of Improvements
Pennsylvania
Anti Saloon League
Ab& Martin
Christian Gaarch
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