School Days At York Remembered By A Former Student
A reader recalls youth in York near the Wabash banks, naming Aunt Sophia, Miss James Mount, Jim Hoskins, Jim Sheapley, and Tom Hodges. The piece recalls a village schoolhouse near the old Jonathan Hogue place, a red headed teacher, and a lively, rough edged classroom where lessons came with mischief and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Willis
Evans
Dianna
Ohio
Mississippi
Uth
Phia
Benny
Sophia
Jean
Betty
Jonathan
Hogue Place
West ‘York
A _ Jamés
Dia
Jim. Hoskins
Jim
Sheapley
Hemmer
Tom Hodges
Missouri Cavalry
Abel Harrison
Trains Set to Run in Cairo Division This Sunday
Trains will begin running in the Cairo division this Sunday. Northbound service will pass Marshill around 40 minutes past, while southbound trains run about 23 to 26 minutes past the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sas
Cairo
Paris
Evansyilie
Marshiall
Tax Sale Proceeds Fall Short of Past Totals
County Treasurer Fredenberger conducted a delinquent tax sale on Monday. The sale attracted 185 pieces sold, with total taxes due reported at 2700 dollars, significantly less than recent years.
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Fredenberger
Ford Visits Marshall Ahead of San Francisco Exposition
Henry Ford and his son toured Marshall on Friday en route to the San Francisco exposition. The visit included a Boy Scout encampment on the high school grounds and a promised array of athletic and military contests with valuable prizes from Terre Haute and Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basel
Ford
Henry Ford
Marshall
Boy Scouts
Terre
Haute
Casey
SAS
Factory in Operation at Old Woolen Mill Site
The new vending machine factory of C. V. Martin is now active in the old woolen mill property with ten workers. The first batch of machines was produced this week for selling items by the penny slug method, and gum manufacturers and confectioners are using large quantities.
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C. V. ‘Martin
Epworth League Convention at Mattoon Enthusiastic
Epworth League district convention held in Mattoon last week drew strong attendance and interest. Rev. B. G. Sandmeyer of Marshall gave a principal address on Variety in Devotional Meetings. Elected officers include C. M. Duncan Arcola president E G Sandmeyer Marshall first vice president Mrs Pearl Vanscourt Westfield second vice president Chester LeMay Casey treasurer Fannie Luckhaupt Marshall superintendent of junior department.
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Epworth League
Mattoon
B. G. Sandmeyer
Marshall
C. M. Duncan
Arcola
E. G
Sandmeyer
Pearl Vanscourt
Westfield
Treas
Chester
LeMay
Casey
Fannie Luckhaupt
Real Good Roads Law Promises County Bonded Road Build
A newspaper excerpt praises the Real Good Roads Law as the best method for counties to issue bonds to finance road improvements. It urges Clark County to act early to leverage the law and start building a permanent system of better roads for future generations to share in the costs.
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Clark County
Robbery Arrests In Marshall Case Involving Gaddis and Lovell
Police report arrests of Gaddis and Lovell for a robbery on Main Street. Victim, George Schad, a long time waste paper gatherer, was relieved of money before they fled in an automobile toward Terre Haute. Gaddis was jailed after release on $160 bond pending July grand jury action.
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Gaddis
Géorge' Schad
E. A
San Automobile
Terre’ Haute
Lovell
Tennis Team Defeat Scoring Mixed Results at Paris Meet
Hazen and Alexander led Marshall in singles with wins over Kiplinger and Kiplinger while McMillan and Shoemaker each won for Marshall. Sellars and Scott beat Fishback and Fawley. Hazen and Elton paired to beat Kiplinger and Fishback. Final score indicated 7 5 for Marshall with limited time.
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Marshall
Paris
Hazen
Kiplinger
McMillan
Shoemaker
Fawley
Fishback
Scott
Shaw
Elton
of Terre
Haute
Alexander
Sellars
Best
Terre Haute
Indicted for Vote Frauds in Indiana Political Ring
Marion county grand jury returns indictments against prominent figures including Indiana Democratic boss Joseph Bell mayor Samuel Perrott police chief Robert Metzker Republican board member Fred Barrett and county chairman for alleged conspiracy and felonies tied to vote fraud in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apolis
Marion County
Gonapiracy
Indiana Democratics
Joseph Bell
Indianapolis
Samuel
Board “of Public , Safety
Fred Barrett
Roberta
Lenvenworth
Obituary of Martha A McCollum of West Union
Martha A McCollum born October 25 1850 in Clark County died June 16 at her West Union home after weeks of illness. She married James McCollum November 16 1868 and had ten children eight surviving. Funeral held June 18 at Ohio Church with Rev T J Wheeler and Rev J C Craig officiating.
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Martha A. ‘McCollum
Clark County
West Union
James
McCollum
Mary
Cora
Mill Creek
West Union Baptist Church
John T
Robert
Albert
California
Joseph
Paris
Ill
Ella
Oakland
George
Silla
Minnie
Shas
Ohio Church
T. J. Wheeler
J. C. Craig
Salary Bill for Circuit Judges is Killed in Last Day Fight
Legislation to raise circuit judge salaries from 5000 to 7000 is killed on the last day of the session. Chicago judges' salaries were raised but charged to Cook county. The 34th district supported good laws and opposed vicious propositions. Session appropriations total about 44 million dollars, nearly 5 million more than any prior session.
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C. A. Purdum
Chicago
Cook County
34Th
Germans Gain More Victories in Eastern Front Push
Reported German advance in Lemberg Galicia gains momentum as eastern forces press toward capture. Russian armies retreat with heavy losses while western front battles near Ar ras intensify, with heavy casualties claimed by both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemburg
Galicia
Arras
Selaim
Death of Miss Tuberculosis Victim in Dennison
Miss Tula Nickels of Dennison died Saturday after a long illness from consumption. She was 19 years old and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nickels. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Adventist church in Dennison.
Kipling Poem Recalled Over War Expense Forecast
Readers recall Rudyard Kipling’s refrain in the poem Pay Pay Pay as they note a report that the chancellor of the exchequer was authorized to issue a five billion dollar wartime check. The mention reflects public concern over war costs and government financing.
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Rudyard Kipling
Marriage Licenses Filed in County Court
Nellie Leamon of Jasper marries Harry M. Collier of Paris. Bark Orr and Johnson, Kittle Orreli, and Casey are listed among license holders in the county records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bark ‘Orr
Johnson
Nellie Leamon
Jasper “‘County
Harry M
Collier
Paris
Kittle
Orreli
Casey
Early Plowing Best For Wheat Golf Hessian Fly
The piece urges farmers to adopt early complete plowing to reduce Hessian fly damage and improve next year's crop. It calls for local Farmer's Clubs, Hessian Fly Committees, school district captains, and coordinated actions to share costs and manage pests. It notes early plowing preserves moisture and yields more than later plowing.
Georgia Governor Reverses Leo Frank Sentence
After Governor Slayton commuted Leo Frank’s sentence to life imprisonment, a large mob threatened him at his home. He remains under military protection as reports note the unrest and fear surrounding the case.
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Gov. Slayton
Georgia
Leo Frank
Phagan
Sarah Copeland
Mt. Carmel
Harry Thaw
New York
Joliet Penitentiary
Joe Campbell
Len Small Elected President of State Board of Agriculture
Hon. Len Small of Kankakee was unanimously chosen as successor to the late J. K. Hopkins at a special State Board of Agriculture meeting. A practical farmer who owns nearly 1000 acres, Small raises Percheron horses and Holstein cattle and is active in Republican politics.
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State Board of Agriculture
J. K. Hopkins
Len Small
Kankakee
Small
Illnois
United States
Grandfather Clause Upheld by Supreme Court Challenge
The Supreme Court ruled the Oklahoma grandfather clause unconstitutional, striking down a law that restricted suffrage to those whose ancestors could vote before the fifteenth amendment. The decision, announced Monday morning, targets clauses used in southern states to disenfranchise African Americans.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Purdunn's Bill Passes Legislature for Road Drag Law
The legislature last week passed a bill by Hon. C. A. Purdunn on compulsory road drag law. The measure aims to regulate road drag activities and ensure compliance.
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Purdunn
c. A _Purdunn
Doctor Bi Lord Returns to Marshall Osteopathy Practice
Former osteopath Dr Bi Lord announces permanent return to Marshall and invites former patients and new ones to welcome him. Office phone 262 for treatments and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi Lord
Teside
Vandalia Tours Offers Summer Trips to Atlantic and Pacific Coasts
Travel notice from Vandalia Rail indicates summer tours from New York to both Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Details remain scarce but routes and departure city are referenced.
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Vandalia
New York
Atlantic
Pacific
Daquire
Board of Review Meets to Hear Complaints and Equalize Assessments
The board of review, including Co. V. Abraham, Elder Lee, and Heber Briscoe, met Monday and will stay in session about two months to hear complaints and equalize county assessments. Walter Ni col of Anderson township was elected clerk.
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Board of Review
Co. V. Abraham
Elder Lee
Heber Briscoe
Walter Nicol
Anderson Township
Real Estate Transfers List Featuring Several Property Deals
A J Johnson transfers two York lots to Lola M Bishop for 125 dollars. Fannie A Shelburn sells part of bik 37 Archer's 1st Marshall to Perry F Carr for 1 dollar. Stella Shawver conveys part of no se 84-11-11 to W H Troughton for 750 dollars. Earl Moore sells part bik 4 orig. Westfield for 125 dollars to C A Cox. Edward Ashley sells part lot 1 Williams' ad to H H Clark for 1200 dollars. Cabey parcel transfers at 1200 dollars to an unspecified party.
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A J Johnson
Lola M Bishop
York
Fannie A Shelburn
Perry F* Carr
Archer’s
Marshall
Stella Shawver
W H Troughton
Earl Moore
C A Cox
Orig
Westfield
Edward Ashley
H.H Clark
Williams
Cabey
Collier Marries Miss Orrell at Casey Methodist Church
Last Thursday at 2 PM in Casey’s Methodist church Harry Collier of Paris and Miss Kittie Orrell of Casey wed in a quiet ceremony. The bride is the Will and Mrs. Orrell’s only daughter. the groom is their only son. They depart to visit relatives in Cincinnati before settling on Mr. Collier’s farm north of Paris.
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Casey
Harry Collier
Paris
Kittie Orrell
Will Orrell
James Collier
Cincinnati
Mr. Collier
Obituary of Margaret Ellen Nicholson Philips
Margaret Ellen Nicholson born January 28 1856 died June 19 1915 united with M E church at Dolson in 1874 married Oscar Phillips February 6 1874 five children survived husband two daughters Myrtle Edgell of Ohio Alta Mullen and Ira Phillips two daughters predeceased sister Eliza Burnsides brothers Joseph and David Nicholson half sister Estella Beachout and many relatives mourned funeral services held Monday afternoon.
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Margaret Ellen Nicholson
M. E
Dolson
Oscar Phillips
Myrtle Edgell
Ohio
Alta Mullen
Ira Phillips
Eliza Burnsides
Joseph
David Nicholson
Estella Beachout
Rain Measurably Rises River as Wheat Harvest Advances
The rain last week raised the river quickly while farmers reach half the wheat cut. Eva Jackson traveled to Mt. Carmel while Mrs. Howard Jackson visited relatives in Chrisman. Luke Jolly of Iowa visits locals. Mrs. A Lamb of Oblong, formerly Ann McCann, visits her daughter in town. R Newman passes away at 74 after long illness. wife and three daughters care for him. family receives community sympathy.
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R. Newman
Sunday School Convention at Dunlap Church Wa bash
Sunday School convention set for June 27 at Dunlap Church Wa bash township. E H Kuehner in charge SS session with devotional by Mrs Stansbury and welcome by E H Kuehner. Sessions include Bible use and abuse and a mission focus with offerings for county work and state convention echoes.
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Dunlap Church
Wabash Township
S. S
E. H. _ Keuhner
Stansbury
E. H. Kuehner
Jerry Ishler
Roy Gook
L.B. Anderson
Mathis
Ira ‘Murphy
Grant
Clark County Teachers Highlight May Exam Results
The State Examining Board reports forty May applicants in Clark County with five passing. Darrell Green becomes the first Clark County recipient of a first grade certificate under the new law. July 15-16 will host the next regular exams, with earlier May credits counting toward November attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard
Clark ‘County
Tee
Frederick Gibson
Leolai ‘Kuhn
Yale Freeland
Lewis
Manhart
Darrell Green
Green
Clark’ County
Dantville, Ind
Simple Driving Tales to Prevent Local Auto Accidents
A local report notes multiple automobile accidents in and near town during the past week. It urges drivers to keep to the right, slow at street crossings, and give other drivers equal space to reduce harm.
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Mr. Ford
Times Pe Ac
New
Epworth
Indiana
Board of Agriculture
Late Telegraphic News
State Board
Collier-Orrell
Blackhawk
Bradford
Kile
Sarah Kile
Sarah Shotts
Mabel Wright
Kenneth Blankenbeker
Mary Philips
Pearl Thompson
Wauentia Arnold
Eunice Lindsey
Otto Hutchinson
Grace Collier
Leonard Collier
Beulah Tharp
Mary Liffick
Prairié
Lillian Bowen
Carrol Staley
Glennie Simmons
Neva Bowen
Andrew Boehl
Ethel Beachamp
Noble Cunningham
Leonard Anderson
David Thompson
Ray Staley
Fairy Staley
Virgie
Hill
Nettie Burger
Walter Craig
Russell
Craig
Chloe Cunningham
Lola “Hill
Perisho
Hazel Williams
Margaret Crow
Crow
Oldfield
Spiketown
Auburn
Lawrence Hurst
H. Ninneman
Olive Peterson
Cordelia
Gummersheimer
Finley
Westfield. High
Finlay
Wala D. Taubeneck
Normal
Nash
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