Little Stories of Home Industry Highlight Marshall Auto Sales
The feature outlines Marshall Auto Sales's founding and growth, noting founders Prevo Lewis and Maxwell ties, their move to the Howell building, and later Main Street quarters. It cites Ford cars and tractors sold, a Ford repair department with parts stock, and plans for a modern garage. It emphasizes local impact and community support behind the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall “Auto
Howell
Iniaithan
Hyered
Ford
Oliver
Gang
H. ‘Trwitt
Herman
Gabey
Ivan Cline
Dan Liffier
Ged. Boesiger
Charles Raisner
V. A. Tarble
Geo
Renner
Port Hurov Thresher
Ford Cwork
Fordson
Marshall
Fire destroys home while family inside as flames reach attic
A fire broke out at an English home with Mr Snelish and Mr English among those inside. Attic was at risk as flames spread from one corner, attempts to save clothing and belongings failed while shed and barn were saved. Adjacent buildings were protected with chemicals due to wind.
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Snelish
English
Town Squares With News Of Local Moves And Visits
Foster Martin now works in the county clerk’s office. Frank Foster visited Terre Haute today. Misses Mamie and Fanile Andrews of Rockville are visiting and will stay several days. Mrs Schwanecke is visiting and was visited by her husband last week. Lyman Booth and R. L. Dulaney returned from a pleasure trip to California Saturday night. Fifteen widows in Marshall and Bradley counties noted. Doll have purchased about 60 tons of ice and will sell and deliver. Ongoing work on a palatial residence on Northwest Street. Judge W. B. Scholfield holding court in Chicago, his family accompanying him. Aaron Jones drove the Judge’s automobile to Chicago for use there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Martin
County Clerk's Office
Frank Foster
Terre Haute
Coe
Mamie
Fanile
Local notes sketch oddities and accidents from Marshall
Twenty years ago Hiss Grace Jones suffered a serious cut while opening a self sealing fruit can. Polly Joe Archer’s parrot and monkey were sold to Cincinnati Zoo and shipped. Keifer Laufman’s father Jake Laufman had a stroke. RS Black advertises piano and sewing machines on easy payments.
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Grace
Polly
Joe
Archer
Cincinnati
Marshall
Keifer
Ora Weir Turns Seven With Family Dinner
Ten years ago Saturday marked Ora Weir seventh birthday among the Weir family. Dr and Mrs John Weir hosted a dinner in Ora’s honor at their home. Dr Silas Weir also celebrated that day. John Rademaker and Margaret Craig visited Terre Haute, George Purdum returned from Carlyle for the weekend, and Opal Richards is staying with friends in Martinaville this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora
Mra
John’ Weir
Silas Weir
John Weir
John Rademaker
Migs
Margaret Craig
Terre Haute
George Purdum
Carlyle
Opal Richards
Martinaville
Local Notes From Five Years Ago Include Travel and Marital News
Postmaster Roy Huntie plans a two week vacation with his family visiting relatives in Indiana. Mrs Ernest Howell and Don are visiting relatives in Lawrenceville. Miss Lut Jones returned home after visiting her sister Mrs Hoyell. A marriage license was issued at Paris Monday to Clarence E Redman of Westfield and Lola G Wilhoit of Kansas relatives at Anna. Miss Trerie Crow of West York visited relatives here Sunday.
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Roy ‘Huntie
Owithi
Indiana
Ernest Howell
Don
Ares
Laxyrence
Ville
Lut Jones
Hoyell
Paris
Clarence
E. Redman
Westfield
Lola G. Wilhoit
Kansas
Anna
Trerie ‘Crow
West York
Death of Robert Jackson in Los Angeles 1921
Robert Jackson died at his home in Los Angeles California on Monday June 6 1921 at age 78 years 8 months 45 days He was born September 22 1843 in New York and served 4 years 6 months in the Civil War He married Permelia Jane Riley in Clark County on August 5 1869 and they had nine children eight surviving
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Robert Jackson
Los Angeles
Calif
Jackson
New York
Clark County
Permelia Jane ‘Riley
Wvas
In.g. A. Rk
Red Cross
Indianapolis
Avas
Clinots
John
James
Roy Jackson
Kansas City
Kansas
Mollie“ Osler
Mattie
White
Grace Jackson
Lizzie
Mission Study Group To Meet At Mrs Lewis Home
The Congregational church study class will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs John W Lewis from 4 00 to 6 00 oclock. A social hour follows the business session and a good attendance is desired. John Reinner traveled to Terre Haute today to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
John
Re election of county judges by board of supervisors list
The county board of supervisors approves a slate of judges for the coming year listing numerous precincts and names including Anderson Arthur Carpenter John Boesiger Ed Gard Auburn Al Fraker W C Hendrix Nick Hurst Casey precinct Pek Tee Bai P. Te Patera Ed Turner and others across multiple precincts such as Marshall Martinsville Wabash Westfield York Orange and Co. Highsmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bby
County Board of Supervisors
Anderson
Arthur Carpenter
John Boesiger
Ed Gard
Auburn
al Fraker
W. C. Hendrix
Nick Hurst
Casey
Pek Tee Bai
P. Te ‘ Patera
Turner
Wmesberry
J. W. York
Johnson
W. O. Shisser
Ed Forester
A. B. Bell
Ernest Junker
Clarence Hunt
Raymond.Sockler
Dolson
Ross
Emil
Clapp
wAd
Montgomery
Douglas
Chas
Thornsburg
Myers
Lee Beaichamp
Johnson N. G. Beeson
Otis Roberts
Fred Gross
Marshall
Frank
Cole
Jay-Swern
Robert Scholfield
O. Keiser
Fred Behner
E. D. Jones
Bee
Milo Claypool
Harry ‘Bamesbarger
Martinsville
McDaniel
Wee
Lindsey
Bam Ulrey
Howard Gallatin
Howard ‘Taggart
Fred McFarlan
J.mélrose
O. L. Edwards
Herman Bartlett
Alvis Lindley
Orange
Himer Snavely
Herbert Lindsey
Wabash
Will Cork
Harry Maurer
Boy Scouts Camp Near Hymera Ind Open All Summer
A group of Boy Scouts traveled Monday to camp near Hymera Indiana for a week long stay. Scout master Rev C E Pettit left Tuesday morning with assistant Mack Rolson to supervise as camp opens for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimmieumapopee
Mear
Hymera
Ind
Mack ‘Rolson
Jyill
Donald Howell
George Maubeneck
Jamies Doty
Booth’ Poorman
Harry, Sockler
John Smith Indicted in Pond Business Case
John Smith, indicted by the grand jury in connection with a pond business, was placed in jail Monday night after J E Noland withdrew his pond endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
J. E. Noland
Noland
Stores to Close for Legionnaires Game Benefit
Practically all business houses will close Thursday after noon for a ball game between the Legionnaires and the regular Marshall team. The game is scheduled for 2 30 o clock and is for the benefit of the American Legion.
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Legionnaires
Marshall
American Legion
Road work advances on Michigan avenue and Big Four line
Road construction progresses through Martinsville Casey Marshall area with Heyworth company moving north on Michigan Avenue and the Chicago road. Rodney Bell of Parrish & Bell notes most Big Four north Marshall details finished and plans to proceed to Chrisman and Big Creek bridge area by August. Auburn to celebrate Friday night in appreciation of the road crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinnville
Casey
Chrisman
Big Creek
Heyworth Company
Pennsylvania
Big Four
Auburn
GOLMEY WEIR Weds in Illinois Home Ceremony
Duane Colmey of Chicago married Miss Mary Jane Weir at the bride’s parents home on West Street with Rev. M P Wilkin officiating. Attendants included maid of honor Ora Weir and best man Dwight Seath, plus ring bearers Rosemary and Guy Weir. The couple, graduates of Illinois University, plan a tour of the East before settling in Webster Groves Missouri where Colmey will teach. Other relatives attended from several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Colmey
Chicago
Mary Jane Weir
John Weir
Westee Street
M. P. Wilkin
Ibana
Iss Ora Weir
Dwight F. Seath
Franklin
Ind
Rosemary
Guy Weir
West Union
Colmey
Marshall Township
University of Ilinois
Alpha
Gamma
Delta
Urbana
Illinois
Olmey
University of Illinois
D. F. Heath
R. L. Lloyd
Terre Haute
BE. EB. Baur and Son
L. Victor
Onargo
M. Carol Gumm
Marsailles
Maude Butler
Chatham
Mines
Dinner at Murpay's A basket dinner social Sunday June 19
A dinner and social were held Sunday June 19 at the home of Mrs. John A. Steelsmith in Kimberly Idaho and Garlin Meloy of Moore Oklahoma. Dozens of attendees named include Mr. and Mrs. H M Albersmeyer Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Mappin. Mr. and Mrs. John Hutchings. Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Richey. and many Murphys and Veachs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firs
John A. Steelsmith
Kimberly
Idaho
Garlin
Meloy
Moore, Okla
Mib. H. Albersmeyer
Thelma
Margarie
Apolis
Jennings Mappin
John W. Hutchings
Seymour
Richey
Hidon
Clément
Marjorie
Robert ‘Thompson
Martingville
And
Danielhe Day
John Brosman
Garrett
Burkett
Diana’ Murphy
iTra Murphy
Wm.b. ‘Murphy
Wellington Murphy
Cleo ‘Murphy
Bonnie
Hdna
Silas Murphy
Theron
Lucian
Zenas ‘Murphy
Don
Hurley Murphy
Ruth
Leary Murphy
Virgie
Nicholas Hurst
Frank McNary
Doufin
Amy McNary
Leonard Veach
Leonard Payne
Hurley Veach
Irene
Edith
Wilma
Allen Claypool
Virgil
Jack Shaffner
Emma Thornton
Kenneth
John McDonald
Wm. Wylie
Charles
Nervie Beachout
Daisy -Ragon
John
Obe-Veach
Fern
Raymond
Otho Murphy
Marshall
Community meeting draws full house in Dolson Township
Residents of Dolson and East Westfield townships packed Shiloh church last Saturday evening for a Claude Newman led meeting. Speakers included farm advisor Rev McClanathan Sol Handy and local talent from Marshall and Westfield, who ended with ice cream and homemade Dolson cake.
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Dolson
Westfield
Claude Newman
Dolson Township
Shiloh Church
Sol Handy
McClanathan
Marshall
Chamber of Commerce
Dewey and
Doty
Osborn Barton Wedding Unites Long Beach Couple
Mrs. Anna Osborn announces the marriage of her son Will Osborn to Miss Carrie N Barton of Long Beach California at Huntington Park near Los Angeles on June 12. The bride formerly taught in Terre Haute public schools and for six years did history work in Long Beach. Mrs. Osborn pursues an A B at the University of Southern California and will finish about August. The couple will reside at 315 North Eighth Street Marshall after August 11.
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Anna Osborn
Will ‘Osborn
Carrie N. Barton
Long Beach
Calif
Huntington Park
Los Angeles
Terre Haute
Osborn
University of Southern ‘California
North Eighth ‘Street
Marshall
Sale of Taxes Shows Few Items at Marshall Auction
Marshall tax sale draws small crowd with not more than 30 pieces offered. One piece sold Monday and another yesterday, remaining items continued. County Treasurer John W. Lewis notes taxes are cleaner this year and better than before. Local social notes mention visits and a forthcoming marriage between Ruby Elizabeth Rose and Frederic Gladstone Evanson on June 9, 1921 in Seattle.
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Marshall
John W. Lewis
Farm Market Trend: Livestock And Meats
Market report shows hogs at Chicago down 18 to 30 cents weekly with most beef prices mixed. June 17 Chicago prices list hogs 7.90 to 8.10, beef steers 7.50 to 8.65, feed lot prices down, lambs steady with some declines in mutton and pork loins firm to higher. Stocker and feeder shipments from major markets total 32,680 cattle calves, 6,763 hogs, 10,938 sheep for week ending June 10. Dairy butter prices steady to firm with slight gains after early softness.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Timothy
N.Y
Minneapolis
Atlanta
Memphis
Omaha
Winnipeg
N.o
Philadelphia
Accident injures railroad agent on North Sixth street
W. W. Ralston, agent for the Vandalia railroad, was struck by a car while stepping from a moving transfer bus near his home on North Sixth street. He suffered a broken left knee, arm injuries, and a head bruise but is progressing well with community wishes for a speedy recovery.
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W. W. Ralston
Vandalia Railroad
Rector
North Sixth Street
Lu Holler
Stephen Bradley
Mr. Ralston
Ralston
Sunday Dinner At Ray Houston's House Noted Guests
Ray Houston and wife of Dennison entertained numerous guests at Sunday dinner. Attendees included Henry Setzer and family, Charles Setzer and family, Mr and Mrs Frank Smith and son Robert of Terre Haute, Milt Pierson and family of West Terre Haute, Walter Lackey and family of Dennison, Roy Anderson and wife of Marshall, Joe Bush and family, and Ollie Craig and family of Oliver. Keifer Laufman, previously with an oil firm in Tala Oklahoma, has been transferred to Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Houston
North
Dennison
Henry Setzer
Charles Setzer
Frank Smith
Robert
Terre Haute
Milt“ Pierson
West Terre Haute
Walter Lackey
Roy Anderson
Marshall
Joe Bush
Ollie Craig
Oliver
Marriage Licenses Reported for Several Local Couples
Heber G. Nash 22 of Casey wed Lillian Ruffner 23 of Greenup. W D Kirkendall 60 of Terra Haute married Harriet Shepherd 70. Duane C Colmey 22 of Chicago wed Mary J Weir 22 of Marshall. George W Carper 18 of Martinsville wed Ruth J Cook 13 of Martinsville. Melvin Overholt 28 of Montrose wed Irene E B Wood 28 of Martinsville. A Horace Makepeace 27 of Westfield wed Helen G Williams 23 of Westfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber G. Nash
Casey
Lillian Ruffner
Greenup
W. D. Kirkendall
Terra ‘Haute
Harriet Shepherd
Terre Haute
Duane C. “Colmey
Chicago
Mary J. Weir
Marshall
George W. Carper
Martinsville
Ruth J. Cook
Melvin
Overholt
Montrose
Irene EB. Wood
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Taustry” Aentrange
Rma
Jpreyo
Lewis
Max
Sam
France
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Lawrenceville
Tito
Eatsang
Aire
W.B. Scholfield
Aaron Jones
John’ Reinner
BOY Scouts
Hotel Byram
Golmey
WEIR
Newton
Crawford
Jasper
Cumberland
Clay
Effingham
Fair Grounds
Robert N
Clark
U. S. Grain Growers, Inc
Bureau
Court House
Experiment Field
Fair Ground
Murpay
B. B. Setple
Bellevue
Ohio
Lela
David
Virginia
Roy Sullivan
Tulsa
James . J." Rose
Ruby Elizabeth
Frederic Gladstone Evang
Seattle
Washington
Dorothy Rose
Melvin Lambdin
Terre ‘Haute
Roz Sullivan
Keifer Laufman
Talaa
Okla
Wyoming
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