Roosevelt Lecture Sermon on Civilization and English Ties
The fragment reflects Rel Jaehky delivering a lecture at Oxford on growth in civilization and the bonds between English speaking peoples. It weaves memories of great universities and European lines, noting evolving European-American ties and the role of shared heritage in mutual respect and understanding.
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Riouetelt
Oxford Uul- Aasami Sete Jrhio
Tomarrow
Venus
Oxford
Elizabeth
Bank President II faces embezzlement charge in insolvency
William F Pe Anderson of Indianapolis, president of Union Bank, was arrested at his home on a $3,227 embezzlement claim after the bank’s insolvency. He bonded for $7,000 to appear in November court, later paid $7,800 toward the overdraft, with cashier Wharton owing about $2,200. Depositors expected to be paid in full as the affair moves toward resolution.
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William
F Pe Anderson
Indianapo
seUnion
ille-Hoobler ‘Capital
Esquire Martin
Circuit “Court
Bts
Hengon
Edgar County
Anderson
State Sunday School Meeting At Olney Draws Huge Crowd
The county Sunday School convention at Olney drew 500 in early 6 AM sessions and packed a 3000 seat tent daily. Marlon Lawrence and W C Pearce reported on the world convention as five conferences led adult classes and teacher training. Excell led singing and crowds filled sidewalks, with women excluded from the evening session. Next year Quincy hosts with Dan Vernor elected state president amid 117 delegates from Clark county and nearby areas.
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Cem
Olney
Pest
Marlon Lawrence
W. C. Pearce
BP. C. Excell
Clark
Court House June term disposes of cases
The June term of the county court opened Monday with no jury present most criminal cases continued. Several docket items were dismissed including L B Mageart vs Morgan Sweet and others while Emma Landreth and Ovie Draper case ended with pay ment. The auditing board conducts semi annual county officers books inspection. Marriage licenses issued to Litteral Henson Lindsey Willison Neyman Gerard.
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Seine
L. B. Mageart
Morgan Sweet
Charles Kinsley
Elmer Bennett
Jag. Neely
Walter Lovell
C. ‘R. Smith
John
McDermott
Tim
Emma Landréth
Ovie Draper
The
County Supervisors
Snavely
Trump son appointed U S army stenographer in Chicago
Arthur Trump of West York a former county teacher has been named a stenographer for the commissary general of the U S army with headquarters in Chicago. He writes that the new post is pleasant with good people and describes a forthcoming world voyage tied to his duties. His wife’s health is improving as he anticipates the journey.
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Arthur Trump
J.R. Trump
West York
U. S. Army
Chicago
Trump
Philippines
Sony
Francisco
Honolulu
Japan
Indian’ Ocean
Suez Canal
Mediterranean Sea
Gibraltar
New York
Tami
Fr. DelFosse Plans European Trip
Rey and Fr. DelFosse of Robinson head for a roughly three month European journey starting Sunday.
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Rey
Fr. DelFosse
Robinson, Jett
How They Are Bought The Illinois Assembly Corruption View
The St. Louis Globe Democrat argues the public misreads corruption in the Illinois Assembly. It contends that the weak but trusted "good fellows" enable the corrupt to operate, bought through subtle means, legacies, and favors, threatening republican government if few districts send honest representatives.
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Ilinois
St. Louis
Globe Democrat
Con
Bulldogs
Cabal
Woodmen Observe Memorial Day in Marshall
Modern Woodmen members from the Marshall camp observed Memorial Day with about 160 participants. The Martinsville band led a parade to St. Marys cemetery to decorate graves of departed members, then returned to the courthouse for Rev. Reese’s address before decorating graves at the city cemetery.
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Martinsville
St. Mary's Cemetery
Court House
Mr. Reese
City Cemetery
Band Reorganized under Veteran Leader Wal lace
The Marshall Cornet Band has been reorganized with Prof. L. A. Wallace, the veteran bandmaster, chosen as leader. New officers include President H. Kirkland, Vice President Robt Markle, Secretary Anna Mundorf, and Treasurer Harry Cork. The band expects to perform in public concerts soon.
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Marshall Cornet Band
L. A. Wallace
Pres
H. Kirkland
Robt. Markle
Secy
Anna Mundorf
Treas
Harry Cork
Paris Considers Gas Franchise From Westfield Field Plan
Paris city council is asked to grant a natural gas franchise to a company led by H. G. Cleminger of Jamestown New York. The plan calls for piping gas from the Westfield field and selling it at 40 cents per thousand cubic feet with a 10 cent cash discount.
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Paris
H. G. Cleminger
Jamestown
N. Y
Westfield
Memorial of Nancy Tomlinson Pioneer of Faith and Family
Clark County pioneer Nancy Tomlinson was born March 31 1825 in Mercer County Pennsylvania and died May 26 1910 in Weatherford Oklahoma aged 85. She moved with her parents to Woodford Pennsylvania at age twelve joined the M E church at sixteen married Reuben Warner at eighteen lived in Clark Illinois until about six years ago then moved to Weatherford Oklahoma. Her husband and five children preceded her in death and she is survived by four children A H Warner of Westfield Ohio R of Casey Mrs Martha Tomlinson of Texas and Mrs Amanda Fry of Oklahoma plus 24 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home of J F Fry in Weatherford conducted by Rev Gordon M E pastor and interment followed in the city cemetery. She lived a Christian life and died in a triumphant faith.
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Nancy Tomlinson
Mercer Co
Weatherford
Okla
Woodford County
M.E. Church
Reuben Warner
Clark County
Iil
Weatherford, Ohlo
A. H. Warner
Westfield
O. R
Casey
Martha Tomlinson
Texas
Amanda Fry
Oklahoma
J. F. Fry
Gordon
M. E
Lfe
Oil Field Activity Signals Summer Drilling Push
Oil drill activity in Crawford and Lawrence counties shows no gusher territory yet but hints at heavy summer work and new territory. Pay sands offer unique but uncertain prospects for operators as completions last week totaled 5680 barrels across Crawford 36, Lawrence 24, Clark 3, Marion 1, Jefferson 1, Morgan 1.
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Crawford
Lawrence County
Lawrence
Clark
Marion
Jefferson
Morgan
Funeral Held for Martha Norton at Judge Scholfield Farm
Mrs Martha Norton aged about 70 was found dead in bed Friday morning at her son William Nortons home on the Judge Scholfield farm northeast of the city Coroner Howell ruled death due to paralysis She is survived by one son and one daughter Funeral services were held Saturday.
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Martha Norton
William Norton
Judge Scholfield
Howell
School District 69 Bonds Sealed Bid Notice 1910
Sealed bids for 4500 dollars of School District 69 bonds Clark County Illinois are due by 3:00 p m Saturday June 26 1910 at the office of Harry Prust West Union IL. Bonds mature in ten years bearing 5 percent interest payable annually. District directors reserve the right to reject bids and bids are subject to bidder attorney approval. Directors J D Carlyle Harry F Prust Randolph Ferris.
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Harry Prust
West Union
A. D
County of
Clark
State of Illinois
J. D. Carlyle
Harry F Prust
Randolph Ferris
State of
Illinois
Commencement Week Begins With Baccalaureate Sermon
A baccalaureate sermon opened commencement week for the Marshall Township High School class of 1910. The Methodist church was packed with friends, purple and white decorations, and special music. Reverend Pere kins of Casey delivered a notable sermon as practicum for the upcoming exercises in the Congregational church next Friday, with the class address by B Y E Pier H. W. Shryock of Carbondale State Normal.
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Marshall, Township , High School
Methodist Church
Perekins
Casey
Real Estate Transfers and Parcel Sales Summary
A fragmented list of property transfers shows multiple deeds with buyers and sellers including Marshall to Peter Conohy, Blankenbeker to Carrot Craig, J E Walls to C H Higbee, and I W Witwer to C H Highes. Amounts range from 76 to 7800 dollars for parcels in various townships, with land in 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 blocks and several casey area lots. Other entries include transfers to Rogers & Cooper, Lewis Hollingsworth, and Fannie O Lutz with sums noted and locations described by lot and section numbers.
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Gat ‘Ata
Elgamilé
South America
Africa
Ain
Manly
Ad. Marshall
Peter Conohy
Fishback
R. R Blankenbeker
Carrot Craig
E Walls
H Higbee
Casey
W Witwer
H Highes
Lot Casey
Alexander Linn
Rogers &Cooper
Martinsville
T Hollenbeck
Sam
Irwin
T Irwin
W T Hollenbeck
W C Turner
Ee J W Smith
John
Lewis Hollingsworth
Lucy O’brist
C Short
Chas Kite
Alee
Ernest Goodman
Ora M Snyder
James Rush
James Rush To N A Kite,: BH. Ee
Fannie O Lutz
Lote Gray
Geo Reeley
Fred Davidson
Cary Marvin
Admr
Sansateen
Brann
Sunday School Convention at McClain Church
Sunday School Convention to be held at McClain church in Douglas township on Sunday in June 1910. Sessions start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm with Devotional by Will English and speakers including Mrs. Lou Reed, Jerry Ishler, L. B. Anderson, and Frank Hurst. Activities cover Life of Christ, Workers together for God, and scripture study with songs and Bibles requested for participants. Adjourn for dinner at 12:30 pm.
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McClain
Douglas Township
Lou
Alt Askins
Jerry Ishler
Frank Hurst
Snedeker
Jetius
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Pape
Deina Srm
George Litteral
Marshall
Mary Henson
Geo. W. Lindsey
Cecil Willison
Paul M Neyman
Grove City
Lucile M. Gerard
Oll
Mbe Ates
Seer Rapson
Hubert Duels
Lola
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