Man Shot and Dies After Train Stop Incident
A man described as George Moore of Collinsville was fatally shot near Marshall yards after a confrontation with two strangers on a Big Four freight train. Deputy Sheriff Byram and States Attorney Clements pursued. Moore died from a head wound at a local doctor’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ‘Moore
Collinsville
Sherri W
Byram
States _Attorney
Olen R. Clements
Marshall Yards
Moore
West Union
Ste. Marie
Marshall
Short
Terre Haute
Clements
Pat Foley
Foley
Norman Bennett
Joel Hutchison
EH. B. Whitaker
Chas
Burnsides
Mike Behner
Ed ‘Nay
Arass
Snavely Reunion Draws Sixty-Five Relatives to Oakdale
The second annual Snavely reunion honored John Snavely’s memory at Oakdale near Melrose with sixty five relatives present. Attendees included Leah Shafner and several Snavely siblings and cousins from Martinsville Sullivan Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Officers elected to form a Snavely Reunion Association were Chester Snavely as president and Edna Medsker as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snavely
Oakdale Sar
Wm. Medsker
Melrose
Snavely
Sawley
Leah Shafner
Tom Snavely
Marshall
Ev. Rogers
Henry Ishler
Jake Booth
Wm. Rogers
L. C. Snavely
Chester Snavely
Geo. Paxton
Everett Carper
Elza Fasig
Leroy Hainley
Martinsville
Silas Snavely
Hershel Snavely
Snavely Reunion Association
Edna Medsker
Burial Of William F Bohn Returns From War Service
William F Bohn age 20 years 9 months 16 days died of pneumonia in France October 6 1918 and was brought home for burial at his mother Mrs Emma Bohn’s request. His body arrived in Hoboken two weeks earlier with 800 others. It was taken to Emma Bohn’s home eight miles south of Marshall and the funeral was held at 11:00 this morning. Burial followed in Darwin cemetery with the American Legion in charge of services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam F. Bohn
France
Emma. Bohn
Hoboken
New York
Emma _ Bohn
Marshall
Darwin
The
American Legion
Savers and Spenders Face Opposing Financial Paths
A Timets Trust and Savings Bank statement argues current money should buy high grade securities while prices are low. It cautions spenders will regret extravagance as durable assets gain value and interest yields rise, urging readers to invest now before rates and prices shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Timets’ Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Bank
Pearl Orendorf Taken to Anna Hospital
Sheriff W. A. Byram and his sister Mrs. Toman of Martinsville took Miss Pearl Orendorf to the hospital at Anna yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Byram
Mrs. Toman
Martinsville
Miss Pearl Orendorf
Anna
Identity of Moore Remains Unknown Despite Vigorous Search
The identity of Moore is unknown, though a wide search has been conducted in many directions. Authorities say they are pursuing all leads and requests the public to provide any information that could assist the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Paris Lads Captured After Bank Robbery
Two Paris youths Roy Grover and Roy Thompson were captured south of Casey by Deputy Sheriff Charles Short after a Ste Marie bank robbery totaling 1700 dollars in cash and 20000 in Liberty bonds. They admitted involvement along with a third conspirator Dandy Jack and leader Cline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Paris
Robinson
Ill
Ste. Marie
Dandy Jack
Jack
Clark County
Short
Marshall
Taubeneck to Be Married This August
A party of twenty young women gathered at Bess Dooley’s Downs home on Saturday afternoon to announce her forthcoming marriage to I. D. Taubeneck. Miss Dooley is the daughter of G. G. and Mrs. Dooley of Downs, and Taubeneck is the son of O. O. and Mrs. Taubeneck of Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Dooley
Downs
I. D. Taubeneck
Miss Dooley
G. G. Dooley
Mr. Taubeneck
O. O. Taubeneck
Marshall
Bloomington
Ill
Pantagraph
Oscar Bruner Pleads Guilty In Darwin Prohibition Case
Oscar Bruner of Darwin, brought from Terre Haute by Deputy Sheriff Short on the charge of dispensing intoxicating liquor in Darwin prohibition territory, pleaded guilty Friday and paid a $100 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bruner
Darwin
Terre Haute
Short
Mqnor
Prohibition Territory
Shower Honors Miss Dorothy Steel Before Terre Haute Wedding
Friends visited the Steel residence on Hickory street last night to shower Miss Dorothy Steel with good wishes for her forthcoming marriage to Mr. Frank Fawley set for today in Terre Haute. The couple plans to reside in Terre Haute after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Steel
Frank Fawley
Steel
Hickory Street
Miss Steel
Mr. Fawley
Terre Haute
Clark County Fair set for August with record premiums
The Clark County Agricultural Association announces a 24th annual fair August 24 25 26 27 at Martinsville with over 450000 in premiums and a strong exhibitor drive. Officials preview improved entertainment band Marshall Chamber of Commerce, and kinder judging to attract crowds as hogs lead exhibits and premiums show contentious totals from state reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Clark County Agricultural Association
Clark County
Ilinois
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
A. H. Hix
Ghosts Fueled Restless Night at Local Jail
Joe Shields of Walnut Prairie jailed for larceny and Ermal E. Sprague of Casey jailed for non support spent a restless Monday night. Ghosts were reported to make strange noises and haunt the jail walls, leaving inmates unable to sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shields
Walnut Prairie
Ermal E. Sprague
Casey
Ex Bell Remains at Washington After Retention Request
The civil service commission was asked by the secretary of the interior to extend H C Bell’s service for two years beyond retirement at 71. The request argues his efficiency and usefulness would be harmed if he left to comply with retirement laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H C Bell
Civil Service Commission
Secretary of the Interior
Marshall Chamber Band Concert Aids Public Good
The Marshall Chamber of Commerce Band plans a benefit concert tomorrow night. Program includes March Troopers Tribunal Henry Fillmore Novellette Sparklers Miles Opera selections Martha slides A Slippery Place Lampe popular numbers Mother Macree The Vamp serenade Night in June Overture Days of Old National Anthem solos by cornet and baritone plus vocal and choral pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Troopers Tribunal
Henry Fillmore
Novellette
Sparklers
Miles
Martha
Lampe
Mother Macree
Cornet
Vamp
Saaphone
H. L. King
Filmore
Kentucky
Marriages Listed for Several Local Couples
A sequence of marriage licenses shows pairs from Melrose, Dolson, Yale, Martinsville, Indianapolis, Orange and Casey townships. The records name the brides and grooms with ages and home towns, including several under 21 and diverse locales such as Wilbertson Kansas and Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thompson
Melrose
Mary Freeman
Ernest Spires
Dolson
Blanche Hollingsworth
Douglas Township
Erna Cummins
Yale
Ernie Tyhurst
Martinsville
William T. Brokaw
Indianapolis
Verne Dyer
Mervin Bennett
Orange Township
Lulu Bush
Johnson Township
Vess Bennett
Carrie Odell
Wilbertson
Kansas
JW. McAllister
Keokuk
Iowa
Oriel G. Huston
Martinsville Township
L. Nebergall
Casey
Madge Mullen
Casey Speed Fletcher
M Vernon
Ind
Gene Roe
Casey Marion M Partlow
Carrie Perry
Scrap over spoon ends in assault warrant linked to supper clash
Mrs Ruth Stockwell must appear before Squire Craig this morning to answer a warrant sworn by Mrs Edith Keller over a dispute about spoons used at the Cooper Chapel ice cream supper Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Chapel
Ruth Stockwell
Squire Craig
Edith Keller
Two Democrats file for local offices in primary race
Harry Downey and Olen R. Clem ents filed for the Democratic primary to run for circuit clerk and States Attorney. Mr. and Mrs. George Somerville of Marshall Paris return from a Lake Michigan boat trip, reporting a rough journey only the voyagers can describe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Downey
Olen R. Clements
George Somerville
Marshall-Paris
Lake Michigan
Real Estate Transfers Listings of Transfers and Sums
Real estate transfers show J J Hinkley to L A Weden for lot Westfield at one dollar. William D Engles to Daniel W Becker for Marshall lots at five thousand dollars. Walter Reynolds to Devore Clark Coal Co for land 341212 at three thousand dollars. Curt Gard to Fred Davidson for 90 acres at two hundred sixty one thousand and twelve dollars thirty seven hundred. Marion Partlow to Henry Partlow for 120 acres at one dollar. Marion Partlow to Henry Partlow for land 301014 at one dollar. Fred Davidson to Catharine Gard for 115 acres at nine thousand dollars. Marion Partlow to Oradell Me Farling for 202 acres at thirty five hundred eleven fourteen and two ten fourteen at one dollar. Marion Partlow to Oradell Mefarling for land at one dollar. L B Newman to Jacob Dunlap for land 36 4213 at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hinkley
L. A. Weden
Westfield
William D Engles
Daniel W. Becker
Marshall
Walter Reynolds
Devore Clark Coal Co
Curt Gard
Fred Davidson
Marion Partlow
Henry Partlow
Henry ‘Partlow
Catharine Gard
Oradell
MeFarling
Mickie Says: Warmth From Small Kindness in Hard Times
In a folksy voice Mickie talks about drawing around the paper and friends. The note celebrates small acts of cheer that brighten days for those who rest and eat and sleep, while teasing slow routines with good humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wunior
Minister Rev B L Allen to Lead Local Church
The Rev Mr B L Allen of Indianapolis has been secured as pastor. He is currently in evangelistic work and will begin visiting Marshall monthly from Scene 8 until year end, when he will move to Marshall to assume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Allen
Indianapolis
Allen
Marshall
Casey Residents Tie The Knot In Local Weddings
Tilford Nebergall and Madge Mullen wed in Squire Craig's office on Wednesday. Marion M. Partlow and Carry Perry joined in marriage on Friday. The couples reside in Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilford Nebergall
Madge Mullen
Squire Craig
Marion M. Partlow
Carry Perry
Casey
Coal Shortage Worsens as Mines Idle and Cars Scarce
Indiana reports show 43 Terre Haute area mines idle due to railcar shortages. Bicknell, Canton, Petersburg, and Terre Haute districts lose thousands of tons while railroads like C & E, Pennsylvanian, South eastern, and Big Four are listed. Gov. Lowden calls the situation critical and urges adherence to the two year contract and orderly remedy through the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere Haute
Terre Haute
Bicknell
Canton
Petersburg
Pennsylvane
Southeastern
1. C
Springfield
Lowden
President’s Commission
Finois
Miss Pearce Hosts Honor to Miss Witherup at Legion Dance
Miss Clairrene Jane Pearce entertained a group of friends Saturday evening in honor of Miss Fayne H. Witherup of Tulsa. The evening began with dancing at the American Legion pavilion, followed by refreshments at Miss Pearce’s west Main home where guests stayed for a slumber party. Attending were Fayne H Witherup Helen Levon Alma Davison Mildred Washburn Ora Weir Lucille Sockler Edith Hunt Dale Davison Burns Dixon Vern Steele Henry A Wallis William Meloy Marvin A McFarling Harold Hutchinson and Drew Casteel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clairrene
Jane Pearce
Fayne H. Witherup
Tulsa
American Legion
Miss Pearce
West Main
Fayne H Witherup
Helen Levon
Attica
Ind
Alma Davison
Mildred Washburn
Ora Weir
Lucille Sockler
Edith Hunt
Mess
McKinley Still Running for Senate Amid Rumors
Last week dispatch claimed W B McKinley would quit the race but McKinley’s office says he remains a candidate. Chipperfield and Smith also seek the Republican nomination for the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W B. McKinley
Congressman McKinley
Chipperfield
Smith
Court parole for Clement to stay at home on good behavior
Clement Stuck, charged with delinquency in county court last week, was paroled by Judge Paryses to Arthur Poorman. The parole aims to allow him to remain at home if he maintains good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Stuck
Paryses
Arthur Poorman
Also Mentioned on This Page
William F.“Bohn
Anna Hospital
Soutl
Taubeneck
County Fair
Ney
Exbell
Washington
Oradell Mefarling
Jacob Dunlap
Mickie
Charles
Christian Church
McKinley
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