Train Ride Through Cumberland Valley Echoes 19th Century Life
Fragmentary OCR describes a rail journey toward Marietta and Pen Mar near Cumberland Valley. It references towns, population estimates, rough streets, and old fashion sidewalks. Personal recollections include Civil War era figures and references to Teddy Roosevelt, Bryan campaigns, and Grand Army memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uistesa
M.inhan
Os Eggerstown
Arvin Court
Mar
Ieee
Cumberland
Gall
Bryan
Rand
Commencement Week Noted in Township Services and Exercises
The township observed commencement week with a crowded Methodist church for the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Baker of Charleston. Twenty graduates sat near the speaker as he preached Be strong and show thyself a man. The class included named members such as Maitie Flowers and Ruth Jennige. Commencement exercises will be held Friday at the Pythian Theatre with Prof. H. W. Shryock of Carbondale delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Methodist
At &É
Me. Baker
Charleston
Maitie Flowers
Prigda
Hagist
Jés- Hbte
Dawsons Seradst
Noy
Blarichs Littick
Travioll
Lydias
Lydias'Tretz; Horace . Shoemaker
Margaret
Shaw
Ruth Jennfige
Ora
Hunter
Nellie Griffin
Lyman Booth
Mary Blunk
Winona Clatfelfei
Clay “Ie
Mary Cole
Viola
Plank
Leta “ Shierman
Néla
Thes ‘Pythian
Memorial Day Services Draw Moderate Attendance
Memorial Day events occurred in good farming weather with about thirty veterans present. Judge Connelly delivered a strong address praising patriotic spirit and the times that tried men’s souls. G A R rituals were observed at the cemeteries and a band concert closed the day for a large crowd.
Foreclosure and legal notices and a local death
In New Sultsin the circuit court docket lists Kate Gerrard versus M Brownell et al for foreclosure and deed corrections by Edgar B Nye Newton J Nye. Also notes divorce actions Menger versus Fase and Irwin versus Barton Irwin et al, and a partition case Same versus Franklin Irwin et al. Clarence Jennings, former city resident, died after coal oil or gasoline accident while starting a kitchen fire. services were held at his sister’s home and burial followed.
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Kate Gerrard
M. Brownell
Edgar
B. Nye
Newton J. Nye
Woods
Sae
Menger
Irwin
Barton J. Irwin
Franklin Irwin
Gassaway
T. C. Phil
Ea. Wallace
Dora Wallace
di Vorce
Clarence Jennings
Sullivan
Inds
Burns
Hig Homa
Mire
Charles Stover
Threa
County road improvement lecture by D Ward King
A county meeting at the Pythian Theatre next Saturday will feature D Ward King, renowned road builder, presenting low cost methods to improve country roads with his split log drag. Farmers and highway commissioners are urged to attend. the session is free with no collections.
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Eurrey
Clark County
City Council Debates Repeal of Blacksmith Shop Ordinance
Large crowd attends council meeting where petition signed by many calls for repealing the blacksmith shop ordinance from May. Public figures argue for and against repeal. mayor notes legal issues with chickens running at large. May water and light receipts exceed expenses. funds on hand total 7381.75. Fireworks ordinance deemed redundant. new appointments and routine bills approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weir
Elmer Fawley
L J. Weir
H. XM. Janney
Dr. Rose
Forbeck
Hurst
Archer
Public Utilities
D. A.R
Fred. Shaw
Beduneenta Thénies
Riley
Wasteful township system criticized as inefficient
The author condemns the township system as wasteful and unsatisfactory arguing it duplicates offices, raises per diem costs, and fails to deliver real road improvements. He cites 240 salaried county officers and $350,000 spent on roads in five years with little to show for it, urging abolition of the system.
County Court Proceedings At Jyne Term
A crowded county court Monday disposed of many probate cases and numerous criminal matters. cases including Goldie Haddix versus Clacy Shaffner bastardly action settled, Henry Dietzel assault dismissed, George Sweitzer illegal hunting dismissed, Ivan Yellick assault Dunn larceny dismissed, McGee Osborn wife abandonment dismissed, Grubbs Geff disturbing meeting stricken, Wm Thomas wife abandonment, Ed Montgomery intoxication, John Thompson assault dismissed, other criminal docket items continued.
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Jyne
Goldie Haddix
Clacy Shaffner
People
Henry Dietzel
George Sweitzer
Ivan Yellick
Lew Dunn
John McGee
Albert Osborn
Chas Grubbs
Frank Geff
Wm. Thomas
Ed Montgomery
John Thompson
Campaign Year Echoes on Backdrop of Class Tensions
In campaign year rhetoric the farmer is hailed as backbone and workers praised, while the old soldier and humble laborer are celebrated for sacrifice. Yet the crowd despises the rich and wants them driven from the earth, per the Chicago Record Herald.
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Chicago Record Herald
Buggies Offered at Short Time Prices by G W McNary Auburn
Local dealer G W McNary Auburn announces a carload of buggies with special short term prices due to limited storage space. Citizens urged to view the selection. Mrs Bert Dunn of Grandview hosted a birthday gathering for her brother Date Arbogast of Westfield on his 22nd birthday with many relatives and friends attending and a formal dinner served. Attendees included Mrs Clara Stone King Terre Haute Miss Arbogast Marshall Mrs Viwinda Arbogast Alpha Claypools Martinsville Miss Lydia Arbogast Paris and Miss Jennie rs ae Se BR W Ps.
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Bert Dunn
Grandview
Arbogast
Westfield
Clara Stone King
Terre Haute
Marshall
Viwinda
Alpha Claypools
Martinsville
Lydia
Arbages
Paris
Iyi Seat Saket
Joba Gedalor
Perea
Kilborn Leaves Marshall to Lead Beaver Falls Church
Rev J W Kilborn formerly of Marshall closed his ministry at First Christian Church in a Sunday service. He resigned on his own initiative amid discouraging outlooks. Kilborn accepts a call to lead the church at Beaver Falls Pennsylvania a manufacturing city of about 15000 hereafter expected to pursue new good works.
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Sullivan
Democrat
J. W. Kilborn
Marshall
First Christian Church
Rev. Kilborn
Kilborn
Beaver Falls
Local Social Roundup At West York And Surrounding
Miss Blanch Goodwin York spent Sunday with friends. Miss Myrtle Secrist of Mansfield Ohio visits relatives here. Mrs. Harriet Prevo of Terre Haute visits relatives. L A Lamerson opened a new soda fountain at his hotel. Miss Gertrude Clements visited friends at West York. Mr and Mrs Lee Stanfield visited Mrs Wm Morgan in Marshall. Harry Husted and Ruth of Martinsville spent Sunday with Miss Esther Hull. Arilla Wheeler and mother visited Mrs Clara Nidey at West York. Herbert and Gulpin show drew large crowds. Sunday church services at Christian church well attended. Mrs Mary Moon Meredith of Vermilion preached at Friend's church. Mrs Mollie Rush and daughter Clara of Hutsonville visited son Chas Colvin. Mrs Gertrude Weldon and children of Fairbanks visited Mr and Mrs Albert Marvin. Miss Madge Hull and Noble Cornell married Saturday at Trimble. The nuptials surprised many friends.
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Blanch Goodwin York
Myrtle Secrist
Mansfield Ohio
Harriet Prevo
Terre Haute
L. A. Lamerson
Gertrude Clements
West York
Lee Stanfield
Wm. Morgan
Marshall
Harry Husted
Ruth
Martinsville
Esther Hull
Arilla Wheeler
Clara Nidey
Herbert
Gulpin
Mary Moon Meredith
Vermilion
Friend’s
Mollie Rush
Clara
Hutsonville
Chas. Colvin
Gertrude Weldon
Fairbanks
Albert Marvin
Madge Hull
Our City
Noble Cornell
Robinson
Trimble
Evangelical Association Church Notice at City Church
The Evangelical Association posts service times for Sunday school at 9 30 a m Young People's Alliance at 7 p m and a prayer meeting at 10 45 a m A Wednesday prayer meeting is set for 7 30 p m The pastor will attend Children Day exercises at Grand Turn church in the morning and will be in the city for evening services All city church services are in English language Everyone is invited Pastor Leo J Ehrhardt
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Evangelical Association
Corner 10Th
Plum Street
Young People’s Alliance
Grand’ Turn Church
Leo J. Ehrhardt
Methodist Church Service Schedule and Pastor
Sunday school at 9 80 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m. Epworth League at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30. Prayer and conference meeting each Wednesday at 7 30. Cordial invitation to all services. Parsonage at 812 Main Street. Chas BE Taylor pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Main Street
Chas. BE. Taylor
Baptists Church Sunday School and Services Schedule
The Baptismal Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m a service for children with a sermon on the attic coat Hannah made for Samuel. Evening program at 7 30 p m includes children day exercises. Mission Circle meets Thursday with Mrs John Weir and Mrs Sullins. Prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m. You are cordially invited. I B Lee Pastor.
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Hannah
Samuel
Mission Circle
John Weir
Sullins
I. B. Lee
Farm sale notice for Preston Osborn estate
An 80 acre farm owned by Preston Osborn, deceased, located about miles south and west of West Union, is offered for sale. Interested parties should contact Ira H. Osborn at Portage for more information.
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Preston Osborn
West- Union
Aia
Ira H. Osborn
Rex Peak
Death of James A. Rose Illinois secretary of state
Secretary of State James A. Rose died at 3 30 pm Wednesday at his Springfield home after internal hemorrhages. Born October 13 1850 Rose had served as secretary since 1896 and was reelected in 1900 1904 and 1908. His death prompts Gov Deneen to name a successor and the Republican committee to fill the ticket with Cornelius J Doyle chosen as the party candidate for secretary of state to complete Rose's term.
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Ae Ee
Jamesia
Rose
Springfield
Secetary Rose
Inllinois
Deneen
Republican State Committee
Cornelius J. Doyle
Greenfield
Republican State Central Committee
James A. Rose
Trouble on The Wabash in Grayville drys feud
Grayville battles over saloon questions as factions submit lists to a grand jury for alleged election fraud and vote selling. Officials summoned about fifty to a hundred individuals from both sides as investigations unfold into dry and wet clashes after recent votes.
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Grayville Ways
Grayville
Iyi
Tlesn
Governor Deneen Signs Woodmen Bill For Referendum
The governor signed the Donahue bill which will become law in time. It requires the lata head camp of Woodmen to submit new rates to a referendum of its members, a move aimed at cooling fighting spirit within the organization.
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Deneen
Donahue
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New Sultsin
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Fede
Schildrens
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wAds
Ie Ray Peragats
Dimass
Palestine
Htestor
Sania Seal
Naples
Ora Oa
George van, Gilder, Sumner
Fits
Tessie McNary
Auburn
Mont Liffick
Ang
Celia’ “Bochner
Marshall Township
County Court Proceedings
G. W. McNary
West Union
Wabash
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