California Picnic Features Mt Lowe Day Trip Details
A Glendale party led by Emmett Burk described a June Mt Lowe excursion from Glendale through Pasadena to Echo Mountain and Alpine Tavern. They rode the Mt Lowe railway, viewed Inspiration Point, and reached Mt Lowe summit about 6100 feet, noting clear skies above clouds and praising Marshall’s maple trees as unmatched in beauty.
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Ant
Mr. Lowe
Ieele
Glendale
Mt.Lowe
Huntington Station
Los Angeles
Oak Knoll
Pasadena
Wentworth
H.‘E. Huntington
California
Altadena
Rubio
Echo Mountain
Grand Canyon
Echo Station
Alpine
Inspiration Point
Long Beach
Venice
Redondo
Ocean Park
San Pedro
Mt. Wilson
Great Car‘negle Observatory
Cok
Lowé
Saising
Lowe
Bea
Mt Howard
Old Baldy
Townsfolk urged to support local economy over mail order
A historical appeal argues residents must fund local bridge repairs courthouse projects and Fourth of July celebrations. It warns that sending money to mail order houses drains town revenue, harms neighbors, and weakens local government. It calls for spending locally to sustain community prosperity.
Real Estate Transfers Across Marshall and Casey Regions
A series of property transfers are recorded including Harry Williams to Harriet McCoy on pt ne 28-12-10 for 1 dollar, W. C. Funk to T. W. Jones on pt lot 2 blk 11 Dulaney's 1st Casey for 120 dollars, and D. W Wilson to D. D. Doll on pt lots a6 and 7 blk 46 Archer's 1st Marshall for 100 dollars. Other transfers include E. G. Pollard to Agnes C. Staub for ei4 sw and pt se 30-12-12 at 600 dollars, B. M. Davison to J. L. Whiteside for pt lot 7 blk 23 orig Marshall at 4000 dollars, R. B. Fitzpatrick to Rollin F. Davis on lot 58 Dulaney's 5th Casey for 126 dollars, B. F. Parker to R. F. Davis on lot 63 Dulaney's 5th Casey for 1500 dollars, Martinsville B. and L. to Alice Devlin for lot 4 trustee's sub division Martinsville at 1100 dollars, R. H. Brown trustee to L. S. Irwin on lot 74 Weir's ad. Marshall for 140 dollars, Arbidee Perry to A. P. Clapp for 30 acres e144 nW with 5-12-13 and 2000 dollars, Dora Clapp to Arbedee Perry for the same tract at 2000 dollars, and W. E. Howell to T. W. Shipe et al on se nw 7-11-12 for 1200 dollars.
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Harry Williams
Harriet McCoy
W. C. Funk
T. W. Jones
Dulaney
Casey
D. W Wilson
D. D. Doll
Archer
Marshall
E. G. Pollard
Agnes C. Staub
B. M. Davison
J. L. Whiteside
Orig Marshall
R. B. Fitzpatrick
Rollin
F. Davis
B. F. Parker
R. F. Davis
Martinsville B
Alice Devlin
Martinsville
R. H. Brown
L.sirwin
Weir
Ad. Marshall
Arbidee Perry
A. P.clapp
Dora’ Clapp
Arbedee Perry
W. E. Howell
T. W. Shipe
County Teachers Institute to be Held August 18 22
Superintendent Harry W Drake schedules the annual county teachers institute for August 18 22 in the Marshall high school building. Instructors include H W Hostetter of Olney and G P Randle of Mattoon. Diplomas will be awarded to 88 graduates at the county schools in a Friday afternoon August 22 service at the Methodist church with Prof W S Booth delivering the address.
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Harry W. Drake
County Teachers’ Institute
Maarshall High School
H. W. Hostetter
Olney
G. P. Randle
Mattoon
W. S&s. Booth
Epworth League Convention Set for Arcola Program
The Epworth League from the Mattoon District will meet Monday and Tuesday next week in Arcola. A strong program is planned with Rev Dr Stanfield of Indianapolis Dr Willits of Decatur Rev Boyd and Dr West state president delivering addresses and lectures. Local league members will participate and the event opens Monday evening with a banquet.
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Epworth League
Mattoon
Arcola
Stanfield
Indianapolis
Willits
Decatur
Boyd
West
State
Will
Marshall League
Snavely
Attorney Hamill Visits White House in Washington
Chal Want a Job reports that Chalmers M Hamill of Terre Haute a Princeton graduate called on President Wilson at the White House on a Wednesday. Hamill could not visit the capital without paying respects to his former chief, his attendance noted by Washington papers.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Chalmers M., Hamill
Terre Haute
Wilson
White. House
Hamill
Princeton
Divorce suit filed for cruel and repeated cruelty
More Cruel Husbands Maude Whitehead of Martinaville sues Joseph Whitehead for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. Married in 1904 at Marshall they have a four year old daughter. Alimony is sought.
Clubs Entertain in City Afternoon Program
Research and informal clubs hosted at the Methodist church with the Illinois Audience piano duet by Mrs Hutchinson and Mrs Fuqua, a chorus by younger research members, welcomes by Mrs Young and Mrs Jacobs, a lecture by Mrs Fred A Dow of Chicago, reception with punch and wafers, invitation extended to Ladies Aid and Walter Burick Chapter.
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Caséy
Methodist Church
Illinois
Hutchinson R
Fuqua
Research Club
Kirs
iAs Young
Dc. W. Jacobs
Fred A. Dow
Chicago
Ladies’ Aid
Walter Bur
Ick
Assessment of Live Stock and Automobiles for Tax
From the assessor's books the board of review lists 10 150 horses valued at 641 865 12 488 cattle 314 373 965 mules 53 744 6464 sheep 15 764 18 113 hogs 98 775 127 automobiles 25 758 Of 65 Marshall township autos only 17 were recorded.
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Marshall Township
Pur due Students Begin Long Wabash Canoe Trip
Standish Luke Lukin and Baker, three Pur due University students, start a journey from Lafayette Indiana toward the Gulf of Mexico. They paddle the Wabash with almost no gear and camp on flat sand bars at night, sleeping on the sand.
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Standish, Lukin and Baker
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Gulf of Mexico
Darwin
Desperate Prisoner Kills Himself Amid Courthouse Tragedy
John Brentlinger, a Terre Haute police notable, killed himself yesterday by leaping from a third story courthouse window. He had been convicted of larceny and awaited sentencing when crushed on the sidewalk before a crowded circus parade view.
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John Brentlinger
Terre Haute
Court House
Early Morning Wedding in Douglas Township
Peter Staub and Miss Agnes John son, both from prominent families, were married at St. Mary's Church at 7 o'clock. The bride was attended by Miss Lizzie Staub and the groom by Mr. Wes Gallatin. Mrs. P. B. Bertlesman played the organ and sang the Q Salutaris.
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Peter Staub
Agnes Johnson
Douglas Township
St. Mary’s Church
Healey
Lizzie Staub
Wes Gallatin
P. B. Bertlesman
Divorce Case in Paris Dismissed Amid Witnesses Sworn Falsely
Mrs. Rachel Hays sued for divorce on grounds of her husband s drunkenness. In Paris this week the case mirrored the Roosevelt outcome as 30 witnesses testified he drank not at all, and the suit was dismissed.
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Paris
Col
Roosevelt
Rachel Hays
Unclear Status of New Woman Suffrage Law
Fears grow that technicalities may render the new suffrage law ineffective as Attorney General Lucey has withheld an opinion on its validity and Governor Dunne has not yet signed the measure.
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Lucey
Dunne
Sailor Bob to Preach at Marshall Methodist Church
Special Sailor Bob will spend Sunday June 29 in Marshall to preach at the Methodist church. He is a man with a message and will share it with the community-oriented audience.
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Bob
Will
Marshall
Marriage Licenses
Irvin P. King and Edith M. Gottschalk of Terre Haute. Peter Staub and Douglas Johnson of Fairy Johnson.
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Irvin P
King
Edith
M. Gottschalk
Beth
Terre’ “Hauts
Peter
AL ‘Staub
Douglas, Township
Fairy Oo. Johnson
Dolson
Unusually Good Oil Found Near Martinsville
A Terre Haute team drilled a well on the Webb farm south of Martinsville that flowed to the top and is believed to yield about 150 barrels per day. Nearby wells show strong production and locals expect a new oil pool running north south through Martinsville, with several wells to start north of town as an oil boom grows.
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Crawford Kuhn
Terre Haute
Martinsville
Supreme Court Rules for Plaintiffs in Hornbrook Deed Case
The Supreme Court upheld the December verdict in Thomas et al. versus Hornbrook decided in the last November term before Judge Thompson. The dispute centers on a 1868 deed from George Hornbrook to his wife Batshipy Hornbrook and whether it validly conveyed property interests amid era statutes restricting married women contracting with husbands. Attorneys J. W. Graham and H. R. Snavely for plaintiffs. O'Hair of Paris and Davis on the defense.
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Supreme Court
Thomas
Tower Court
J. W Graham
H. R. Snavely
O’hair
Paris
Davison & Bartlett
Children’s Day Exercises at Walnut Prairie Church
Children’s Day events were held at Walnut Prairie church on Sunday evening with a planned program and strong attendance. Superintendent Mrs. Ben Forsythe led training assisted by others, the choir sang well, four West Union girls sang, Rev Balsh spoke briefly urging church and Sunday School prosperity, and a generous offertory followed.
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Walnut Prairie Church
Ben .Forsythe
West Union
Balsh
Farmers Sell Sheep As Wool Prices Fall Amid Tariff Talk
In this region many farmers have sold all their sheep in recent days. Wool now brings six cents a pound less than last year, and prospects suggest further declines under the new tariff law.
Notice to Ay Persons on Debts to Shipe Hardware Company
A fragmented notice directs individuals indebted to Shipe Hardware Company to call and settle their accounts. It states the debtor will be found at the plumbing shop at the southwest corner of the square.
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Cally
Wwe
Shipe & Co
Proposition to enlarge Oliver School and move location passes
The election held Saturday approved enlarging the Oliver School with a two room graded building and moving it to a site outside the village by a narrow margin.
Sunday School Convention at Bethel Church Auburn Town
Sunday July 6 1913 10 15 Devotional Old Testament history and teacher training lessons Adult class movement How to make the Sunday School attractive and interesting Vocal duet and addresses by Rev Tharp and Rev J A Sweet Election of officers Benediction Offering for county work All Sunday School workers invited pres Bayard F Cleaver sec Mary J Husted
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Bethel Church
Auburn Town
Roy Cook
J. E. Sneed
Obituary James Farris Civil War Veteran Passes in Marshall
James Farris born September 30 1847 in Clark County Illinois died June 17 1913 at his Marshall residence. Civil War veteran of the 149th Indiana Infantry Co H he leaves a wife ten children and thirty four grandchildren. Funeral held at his home conducted by Chas BE Taylor and burial in Marshall cemetery.
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James, Farris
Clark, County
Illinois
Marshall
Co. H
149Th Indiana Infantry
Jane,Presser
Cole City
Ind
Jack
Dennison
Sally McDaniels
Jennie King
West Clinton
Matt
Chas. BE. Taylor
Marshall Cemetery
Methodist Church Service Schedule
Sunday School at 9 30 led by Superintendent W Ralston. Morning Worship at 10 45. Junior Service at 2 00. Epworth League at 6 30. Evening preaching 7 30. Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30. Pastor Chas E Taylor.
Evangelical Association Holds First Quarter Meeting
Presiding Elder Rev. J. J. Wise will preach next Saturday at 2 p.m. and at 6 p.m. and Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Evening services begin at 8 p.m. at the Grand Turn church. All are invited to attend. Leo J Ehrhardt, Pastor.
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J. J. Wise
Grand Turn
Leo. J. Ehrhardt
United Brethren Conference Set for Paris
The annual United Brethren Church Lower Wabash District gathering will convene in Paris around mid August and run for three days.
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The
United Brethren Church
Othe Lower Wabash District
Paris
Martinsville Soldier to Attend Gettysburg Reunion
W. C. Delashmutt of Martinsville will attend the great soldiers reunion at Gettysburg next week as the county's sole veteran who fought in the battle.
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W. C. Delashmutt
Martinsville
Gettysburg
Cemetery Notice For Ziegler Dues And Mowing
The Ziegler cemetery has been mowed and all interested parties are asked to pay their dues. Widow Mrs Sophia Ziegler is named in the notice.
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Ziegler
Sophia
Congregational Church Offers Services Throughout Sunday
The Congregational Church invites all to attend Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m The midweek service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m Minister Wm J Drew conducts services and welcomes everyone.
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Wm. J. Drew
For Sale Cheap Oak Wach Stand And Front Beds
For sale， oak watch stand and front beds in good condition. Contact Lockard for details.
General Assembly Closes Amid Turbulent Session
The session ended with shouting, hammering, and a crowded House as no party held a majority. Appropriations for the next two years reached a record 37,600,090, surpassing prior highs as Democrats lamented Republican fiscal excess and key laws passed while others failed.
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House
Witteh
Moman
Emas Public Utilities Commission
Suit Against Road Over Big Four Wreck At Cynthiana
Six repairers sue for damages in Evansville court over the April 20 Big Four wreck at Cynthiana. One man died and about thirty were injured as the train plunged into a ditch while a work train from Evansville to Wyoming operated on flood damaged tracks.
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Cynthiana
Evarsville
Evansville
Groves Family Noted For Military Service In Civil War Era
The Herald sketches the Grove family of soldiers. Martin Grove, father of Robert and his brothers, served in the Black Hawk War and later in the 10th Illinois regiment. He fought in key engagements including the siege of Vicksburg.
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le Grove
Herald
Martin Grove
Robert
Elvil Nary
Illinois
Vicksburg
Sealed bids sought for two room schoolhouse erection
Notice to contractors invites sealed bids for building a two room schoolhouse. Bids due noon June 29 addressed to Frank Blair York. Plans and specs available at Blair residence or county superintendent. Board of Directors reserves right to reject any or all bids. Signed Board of Directors Dist No 2.
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Frank
Blair
York, Q
Frank Blair
Board: of Directors
Palestine Democrat Lands Job Henry Smith
A Palestine Democrat obtains a federal patronage post as a fish commissioner earning $4000 annually. The article notes the distribution of patronage and mentions Henry Smith in relation to the appointment.
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Henry” C
Palestine
Women of Paris to Vote on Township High Issue
The Paris community may grant women the right to vote on establishing a township high school. The measure appears likely to be on the ballot next month, with women expected to be among the first to cast ballots.
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Paris
Omitted Name of Judge in Republican Election List
An oversight omitted the name of Alfred Mallory of Anderson township from the Republican election judges list published last week.
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Alfred Mallory
Anderson
Was
Netiaae
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