Death of M O Frost founder of the Herald
Obituary recalls M O Frost longtime editor and founder of the Herald. Born in Cincinnati, he learned printing at age eleven, served in the Civil War, ran the Clark County Herald in Illinois, faced threats from border ruffians, later owned a Topeka printing shop and envelope business, and died at his home in Topeka on May 21. The funeral was private at his Topeka residence with G A R members attending.
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Real Estate Transfers and Property Notices
Real estate transfers are listed including Trimble to Mariah Hbn derich for block 16 Marshall at $150, and Kerr to Sol Handy for block 8 Marshall at $1500. David to Rosebrough involves Peters 2nd addition Casey $250. Additional notes reference houses, a view, and an upcoming sale or event with dates and locations unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Murder in Edgar County Ends in Fatal Shootout
John Brading was killed and Burr Brading mortally wounded in a Tuesday night shooting at Hildreth during a poker game dispute. Harry Bollar fled. police know him as a liquor offender linked to William Horn. Burr's condition remained critical. John Brading, 40, left behind twelve children.
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Danville
Oil Field Romances Highlight Illinois Prospecting Boom
A booming Illinois petroleum field shows rapid drilling and rising cash returns. Stories detail gusher successes, notable fortunes from modest beginnings, and expanding activity across Crawford, Morgan, and surrounding counties as 109 wells produced 771 barrels daily totals projected.
Pure Oil Company private pipeline eyed in Illinois field
The Robinson Constitution reports renewed talk that the Pure Oil Company may enter Illinois with a private pipe line. Although no solid report exists, plans are maturing and a line already extends to the Ohio field with rights of way secured further west while bids on materials are being received. The Pure Oil Company is viewed as a serious rival to Standard, potentially altering the local oil landscape.
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Interurban Bond Drive Gains Momentum in Charleston
D R Maxey of St Louis and Thomas Grant of Charleston supervise the sale of bonds for the Charleston Westfield interurban line. Bonds set at 100000 dollars in 500 dollar units are five percent for twenty years. A St Louis trust company will take 50000 dollars, with local capitalists subscribing the remaining 60000 dollars as demand rises.
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St. Louis
Thomas Grant
Charleston
Charleston-Westfield
Coles
Poor farmer loses horse as spring work begins
A distressed neighbor near Oliver reports a farmer named Span gler facing hardship in early spring. Unable to replace his horse, he relies on neighbors who gather with plows to help plant 14 acres, preparing fields and sharing terms as night falls.
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Pioneer Hasten dies at 76 near Melrose
William R. B. Hasten died at his home near Melrose on May 19 at age 76 years two months and more. He was born on the site of present Bloomington and lived most of his life in Melrose township. He married Maria L. Smith in 1851 and had four children two of whom died in infancy. He joined the M E church in youth and later the Church of God. Funeral at Melrose church conducted by Rev. C. C. Bailiff with interment in Melrose cemetery. The family thanks friends for kindness during long illness.
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Bloomington
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Charleston
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Darien
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C. C. Bailiff
Oil Fields Draw Oil Seekers to Egypt and Midwest
The article notes rapid oil field development in Egypt and a belt of rigs from Wabasha to the Mississippi. Geologists see a vast oil lake under southern Illinois and experts predict a booming oil region rivaling eastern Illinois. Many oil workers migrate toward Egypt from across the country.
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Airs and Wives on Stage Misfit in Two Music Tales
A fragment hints at two music composers and their wives debating who should carry themselves with airs. The line suggests domestic tension over public performance and personal pride, framed as a playful or ironic vignette.
Carriers Begin Free City Mail Delivery
City introduces free mail delivery with carriers canvassing districts to gather names and addresses. Postage for drop letters increased to two cents. Early reports describe carriers facing suspicion and some residents resisting with comments about sewer taxes and guard dogs.
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Trial by Jury thrills crowd at Pythian Theater
A Friday program at the Pythian Theater featured a colonial minstrel act by local talent and the one act comic operetta Trial by Jury. Performers included Frank Cole, Garland Butler, Helen Hite, and Charles Smith, with a Vestal Virgin Drill under Miss McKinney and a large jury of local residents. The entertainment drew a crowded house, with fine music, striking costumes, and strong acting.
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Garland Butler
Russell Brown
Charles Smith
Helen Hite
W. E. Karn James Byrnes
Fenton Cole
Emmett Payne
Frank Firmin
G. C. Davis
John McMurray
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Earl Perdue Burns Smith
Burdette Emerson
James Finn
Harry Cole
Dwight Leslie
Local Notes From Marshall Area Streak Through The Weeks
Geo Geffs returns from school at Marshall while Duncan church fundraisers collect repairs. Nay and Dulin report a productive oil well on Millard Payne. Eld A J McCash preached multiple services at the Church of Christ. A lightning strike damaged the Landis Debl residence, with the family safe at the breakfast table.
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Tom Geffs
Duncan
Nay & Dulin
Millard Payne
Clyde Tharpe
Ohio Oil Co
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Church of Christ
H. Atkins
Decoration Day Tribute Draws Large Marble City Crowd
Despite threatening weather a large crowd gathered for Decoration Day exercises. Veterans of the Grand Army and Red Men led by the Brazil band marched to the Catholic Cemetery to decorate soldiers graves with ceremonies led by Father Healy. Judge F W Booth spoke at the theater about the Civil War and peace duties as Miss Lillian Setzahs recited. The parade returned to the cemetery for final graveside tributes and the Brazil band gave a street concert into the night.
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Early R F D Service Recalls Pioneers of Mail Route
A historical note recounts 60 years of rural mail delivery from Robinson to Hutsonville via Eaton Skeeton and Anderson post offices. Postmasters like James B Anderson and Jesse Draper fostered early routes while residents funded and expanded service with makeshift boxes and local effort.
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Arthur Lindley
General shake-up outlines new appointments and changes
A broad restructuring appears to shift duties as several officials are appointed or reassigned. The movement signals a broader plan to redefine leadership roles and streamline operations across departments.
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