Hard Times in California and War Fears Rise
Glendale letter-writer describes severe economic distress in California with empty houses, bankrupt real estate men, and widespread job losses. He cites travel eastward, declining business, and cheap housing to illustrate hardship while predicting possible war with Japan and warning of Japanese immigration as a security issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Calif
California
Los Angeles
Perry Martin
Tropico
Stafford
Kansas
W. B. Burke
Muskogee
Okla
Perry
R. R. Lynn
Long ‘Beach
Glenn Martin
Washington
War Department
Japan
Rocky Mountain States
Navy
Alice Harlan
California Missions
The
Herald
Auburn man sent to insane hospital
Fred Shade of Auburn was declared insane by the county court on Friday and taken to the hospital at Anna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Shade
Auburn
Anna
Books Wanted for Library Contributions
Several residents express a wish to donate books to the city library. Those wishing to contribute should provide a list of books to any library board member at their convenience.
Interurban Railway Finance Nears Final Settlement
A New York telegram dated June 6 reports the C. W. M. and T. H. Interurban Railway financing deal worked out and awaiting final settlement of details. A New York meeting will soon finalize all arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
Westfield Review
New Circuit Court Cases Arising in Martinsville
Docket lists appeals from the Highway Commissioners of Martinsville for 1st National Bank of Martinsville and several plaintiffs including E N McNary J J Brydon John Brosman against the same body. Also Fannie Shade seeks divorce from Fred B Shade. Martinsville Life and Building Association forecloses against Everett Stevens et al. Lanty Underwood vs Lucinad Underwood divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Martinsville
Highway Commissioners of
Martinsville
E N McNary
Same
J J Brydon
John Brosman
Fannie Shade
Fred EB
Shade
Martinsville L. & B. Assn
Everett Stevens
Lanty Underwood
Lucinad Underwood
Stolen Film Heist Ties Newton Man to Chicago Case
D A Coverstone of Newton reportedly arrested in Edgar county Friday for obtaining five reels of moving picture films from a Chicago house and failing to return them. Films were shipped to Casey and about 30 reels found at his Redman theater. He is jailed on a $300 under false pretenses charge with possible mail fraud counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Coverstone
Newton
Edgar County
Chicago
Coverston
Casey
Redman
High School Commencement at Pythian Theater
Friends of the graduating class filled the Pythian Theater for commencement exercises. Rev J Boyd Jones of Terre Haute gave a scholarly address as a mixed chorus performed. Diploma recipients included Ralph Cooper Felicia Dean Helen English Margaret Forbeck Theresa Gagien Wilbur Kellogg Russell Kuhn and Mary Weir. The next class will be the largest in school history with 26 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Theater
J. Boyd Jones
Terre Haute
Ralph Cooper
Felicia Dean
Helen English
Margaret Forbeck
Theresa Gagien
Wilbur Kellogg
Russell Kuhn
Mary Weir
Davidson-Harnish Wedding at Mrs Davidson Home
Miss Bess Davidson became the bride of Prof Wilber E Harnish in a ceremony at Mrs Abbie Davidson's home. Rev W W Jones pronounced the nuptials. The couple will spend the summer in Mechanicsburg Pa with Harnish assuming Marshall High School principalship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Davidson
Wilber E. Harnish
W. W. Jones
Abbie Davidson
Harnish
Marshall High School
Nominations Please Republicans Pleased with Convention Outcome
Republicans here are pleased with the national convention results. Senator Sherman had many friends but the convention chose wisely. Progressives, though disappointed at Roosevelt's withdrawal, deem the outcome best under the circumstances. Lewis says Hughes was his choice after Teddy and the party purge achieved its aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Roosevelt
Mr. Lewis
Hughes
Teddy
State University Graduates From Clark County
Three Clark county boys are among the University of Illinois 1923 graduates. Wayne Johnson of Casey earns a Bachelor of Arts in Commerce and will begin commercial work in Idaho. Everett F. Murphy of Wabash township earns a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and plans to move to the Murphy farm with his wife and child. Olen R. Clements of Darwin township earns a Bachelor of Laws and will practice in Clark county while pursuing the Democratic state's attorney race this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
University of Illinois
Wayne Johnson
Casey
College of Commerce
Idaho
Everett F. Murphy
Wabash Township
College of Agriculture
Murphy Farm
Olen R. Clements
Darwin Township
College of Law
Three Marshall Teachers Resign Over Higher Pay
Three Marshall High School teachers resign for next year citing better pay elsewhere. A C Brookley who taught last year moves to Harvey, Mississippi. German teacher Miss Becker leaves. mathematics teacher Miss Savage also resigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Education
The
Marshall High School
A. C. Brookley
Harvey
Death of John Collier in Darwin township at 16
John Marion Collier, son of C. C. and Eliza Victoria Collier, died at home in Darwin township Saturday aged 16 years 7 months 26 days. He was a dutiful son and a genial friend, held in high esteem by relatives and friends. He foresaw his death about three weeks earlier and expressed willingness to go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marion
C. C
Eliza Victoria Collier
Darwin
Democratic convention opens in St Louis with Wilson Marshall likely
The Democratic national convention meets in St. Louis today. Wilson and Marshall appear as front runners for the ticket though Roger Sullivan and the Missouri governor push for second place. World war updates report a Russian drive and Verdun stalemate with alternating gains. In Mexico, June clashes near Chihuahua City yield casualties as Carranza forces raise border tensions and U.S. troops prepare for trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Wilson
Marshall
Roger Sullivan
Chicago
Missouri
Verdun
Chihuahua
Carranza
The People vs Cabot Hill Obstructing On Public Highway
New cases listed in county court include The People vs Cabot Hill charged with obstructing a person on a public highway. Proceedings set to determine actions and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabot Hill
Knights Elect Officers In Local Lodge
New officers of the Knights of Pythias lodge were elected last week. G. C. Parrott served as C C, J. C. Truman as W C, Fred Fawley as Prel, James Millhouse as M A Roy Jefferds as I G, John Riley as O G, and Robert Ruttman as M W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
G. C. Parrott
J. C. Truman
W. C
Fred Fawley
James Millhouse
Roy Jefferds
John Riley
Robert Ruttman
M. W
Street Improvements Begin on Main Street Project
The sewer contractor started work this week while the paving firm prepares and will begin soon on west Main street paving likely to start within a day or two.
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West Main Street
Mrs Walter White Dies After Long Illness at 38
Anna Christena wife of Walter White died Monday at her home after a long illness from dropsy aged 38 years 6 months 1 day. Survived by three daughters one son her father Hezekiah Kibby a Civil War veteran a sister Mrs Rudolph Kuhn and many relatives. Funeral from 10th and Elm tomorrow at 1 pm with interment Zion Big Creek cemetery Rev J L Buyer Evangelical church pastor officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Christena
Walter White
Hezekiah Kibby
Rudolph Kuhn
10Th and
Elm Streets
Zion (Big Creek
J. L. Buyer
The
Evangelical Church
Rev H C Taylor of Camp Point Il Struck By Nervous Breakdown
Rev H C Taylor longtime Marshall Methodist pastor in Camp Point Illinois was found unconscious by his wife and remained in that state most of a day before improving. Officials say the illness stems from a nervous breakdown and the church granted a month's vacation for rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Taylor
Camp Point
Ill
Marshall Methodist Church
Methodist Church reports full membership and busy week
The pastor baptized eleven persons last Sunday and welcomed one new full member. The children’s day program drew a crowded crowd and the regular services are set for next Sunday. The conference opens at Springfield on Sept. 5 and members are urged to participate in benevolences this year. Desertion case: Cordell Gaddis, a February Navy recruit, was located in Terre Haute and is to be returned to Chicago authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
H. G. Sandmeyer
Meloy
Cordell Gaddis
Navy
Chicago
Lodge Decoration Day Observed by Marshall Fraternal Orders
Fraternal bodies of Marshal held memorial services last Sunday with Knights of Pythias Red Men Court of Honor Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen taking part A parade of about 300 marched to the cemetery led by the Marshall Band where Judge Everett Connelly delivered an inspiring address Real Estate Transfer records follow listing multiple parcel trades and sums in Martinsville Casey and surroundings including buyers such as Roscoe L Fasig W P Fancher and Eliza C Cook with prices ranging from 35 to 3310 and acres transferred noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal
Knights of Pythias
Red Men
Court of Honor
Odd Fellows
Marshall Band
Everett*Connelly
Roscoe L Fasig
Geo EB Kite
Kendall
Martinsville
P Fancher
Stella Fancher
Dulaney
Ray Bartlett
Howard Jackson
Lillian Nas
Casey
W P Peters
Cook & Cook
Eliza C Cook
W P Fancher
Rivalry Turns Fatal in Coles County Standoff
Delmer Hill a 27 year old Mattoun Big Four fireman is dead and E Roy Smith aged 30 of Charleston is jailed in Coles county charged with murdering his rival for Miss Mayme Hamn mock a Charleston bank bookkeeper. The shooting happened at 1230 Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmer Hill
Mattoun
Big Four
E. Roy Smith
Charleston
Coles County
Mayme Hamnmock
Charleston Trust & Savines Bank
Funeral for Mrs Cora E Clawson Held in Casey
The funeral of Mrs Cora E Clawson wife of Henry W Clawson was held yesterday in Casey. Burial followed at Mount Cemetery. She was born and raised in Casey and survived by daughter Pauline Clawson her parents Isaac S Reed and wife, a sister Mrs Wm Scott and brother William Reed. The DAR seeks help locating graves of three Revolutionary soldiers Peter Dozier Frederick Ansell and Thomas Boone buried in Clark county and asks notify Mrs Trev Davis Mrs Jayne B Kerr or Mrs Anna Baird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora E Clawson
Casey
Mount Cemetery
Clawson
Henry W. Clawson
Pauline Clawson
Isaac S Reed
Wm. Scott
William Reed
Clark County
Peter Dozier
Medsker Cemetery
Frederick Ansell
Thomas Boone
D A. R
County Court Proceedings Summary
The People vs Lester McCrory pled guilty to wife abandonment and must pay $2.50 weekly for her support. The People vs Ray Manhart was found not guilty on assault and battery after jury trial. The People vs Levi Huey pled guilty to deserting his children and must pay $3 weekly for their support. County Treasurer Fredenberger collected delinquent taxes. Several tax exceptions were sustained, including those for Big Four railway taxes, James Nichols et al to York taxes, and Vertie Scholfield to a Casey special assessment. Court adjourned to next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester McCrory
Ray Manhart
Levi Huey
Fredenberger
Big Four Railway
James Nichols Et al
York
Vertie Scholfield
Casey
Congregational Church Summer Service Plans
The Congregational Church announces a summer service program with an enlarged choir. At 1045 in the morning the pastor will speak on In the Dark, and the evening service will be largely musical with a short address on Mr Lincoln's Stories and Jesus Parables. W H Ziegler, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Jesus
W H Ziegier
Methodist Circuit Preaching and Children's Day Services
Preaching at Asbury Sunday 1030 and Patton at 8. Children's Day at Armstrong 2 30 p.m. Sunday. Livingston S S to meet 10 a.m. Sunday instead of 2 p.m. Next Friday Armstrong Chapel hosts Miss Gertrude Voightlander, returned missionary from India, to speak. noted as an outstanding speaker. F C Read, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury
Patton
Armstrong
Livingston S S
Armstrong Chapel
Gertrude Voightlander
India
Voightlander
Fire damages Parle advertising plant at Paris
A fire nearly destroyed the A. O. Colson Co. advertising novelty plant in Paris last Sunday. Officials say the blaze likely started from defective electrical wiring and caused about 28000 dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Colson Co
Paris
Evangelical Association Preaching and Children’s Day
Evangelical Association announcements note preaching at Zion Big Creek Sunday 10 77 am and Immanuel Grand Turn Sunday evening. Children’s Day exercises at Big Creek church raised 27.50 for mission work. Rev John Mundorf to preach at Evangelical church in Marshall Sunday evening. Ten members joined the church at Marshall last Sunday. Joseph L Buyer pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Big Creek
Immanuel
Grand Turn
John Mundorf
Evangelical Church
Marshall
Joseph L. Buyer
Marriage Licenses Listed for Indiana Couples
Delford Kennedy of Wabash township and Pearl A. Kirby of Terre Haute, together with Arch Kennedy and Mabel Dailey of Wabash, to Denzil Kibber of Casey and Mayme Garrett of Vevay. W. & Harnish and Bess S. David, both of Marshall, listed as licensees. Mrs T. A. Scott and Mrs Arthur Risser of Paris visited Mrs Charles Scott Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delford Kennedy
Wabash Tp
Pearl A. Kirby
Terre Haute
Arthur Risser
Paris
Charles Scott
Dr R R Boyd Nominated Republican Coroner Candidate
Dr R R Boyd of Casey is announced this week as a Republican candidate for county coroner. The popular young physician is described as a true blue Republican and is expected to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R Boyd
Case
R. R. Boyd
Casey
Children Day Services at Local Churches This Sunday
United Brethren Church invites all to Children's Day services at 7 20 p m and Sunday school at 9 30 a m Grace Church holds Children's Day at 10 a m with welcome to all Centenary offers Sunday school at 2 p m next Sunday The Christian Endeavor meeting begins at 7 30 p m Let all be present N E Royer Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childrens
Grace Church
Centenary
Christian Endeavor
N. E. Royer
County Supervisors Approve Reports and Bridge Plans
The county board adjourned routine business after approving all officer reports. Printing bills for Norman Bennett were paid, and the docket cleared. They appointed committees to discuss Dolson and Douglas township bridges with Edgar county supervisors and set aside 2100 dollars for a Crawford county line Melrose township bridge. They began preliminary work on an extra 6000 feet of concrete road on the National Road and fixed Board of Review pay at three dollars daily while raising the janitor’s pay. Election judges were named for Democrats and Republicans across numerous townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Bennett
Edgar County
Dolson
Douglas
Melrose
Crawford County
Board of Review
Dan Stover
Court House
Anderson Jr
Lyman Thompson
Jas. Hill
Auburn
J E Thompson
Caleb Ragan
Casey
S Underwood
John Schiver
J W Price
C V Abraham
Darwin
W F Holwick
Alonzo Miller
J F Hornbrook
Harry Reynolds
Andy Devaney
Johnson
Tom Bennett
James Brooks
Marshall
Morris Logue
Robi. Scholfield
S G Butler
P E Read
York
Vorhees Crow
Robert Nicol
Ed Fredenberger
U S Parcel
George Wilson
John Paddock
Randolph Pearce
Lyman Bennett
H L Hollingsworth
H O Slusser
Edw Pearce
Marsal
Walter Cork
der Lee
Martinsvile
Vav Neer
Martinsville
Kilties to Perform in Scotland Themed Concert
The Kilties band led by Will F Newlin and soloist Wee Jamie Clark will present Scottish reels Highland dances and bagpipes with dancers from Dundee. Matinee 3 30 and evening 8 15 with all seats reserved. Tickets 25c children under 16 60c adults. Sale at Keifer's drug store from 7 30 am Saturday June 17. Kittles Day Thursday June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will F Newlin
Wee Jamie’ Clark
Scotland
J Coates Lockhart
Canada
Bonnie Banks
Braes
Dundee
Marshall
Keifer’s Drug Store
New Clark County Atlas Published by Ogly Company
The Clark county atlas by the Ogly company of Chicago is finished after about two years of preparation and now distributed to subscribers. It contains detailed maps of all townships cities towns and villages with roads churches schoolhouses and farm ownership information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Ogly Company
Chicago
Parole System Falls Again Sees Robbery Arrest in Paris
Jeck Kirby, once jailed for stealing from Vandalia freight cars and released on parole, was arrested in Paris this week for robbing a residence and faces a penitentiary sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeck Kirby
Paris
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Kilborn
Insane Hospital
Vorce
Davidson
John Collier
Knights
Taylor
Methodist Church
Stephen Custis
Harlan Bennett
Geof McNulty
Rebecca J McNalty
Ross Holler
Admr
L J Weir
Orig. Marshall
Geo Pulver
J M Wilkins
Anderson’s Ad
Cora E. Clawson
Trev Davis
Jayne B. Kerr
Anna Baird
County Court Proceedings
Congregational Church
F C Read
Parle
Evangelical Association
United
Brethen Church
Supervisors
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