Drowning Tragedy Near Terre Haute As River Claims Teen
Two boys waded in the Wabashe River near Terre Haute when one stepped into deep water. James Arbuckle 12 was rescued but 14 year old companion did not surface. River Patrolman Horsley led a search through the night but the body remained unrecovered. The incident follows another drowning in the same area with a third this summer.
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Souis
Zane "Arbuckle
Marshall Sto
Talon
Arbuckle
Horsley
Wat“En
McEnery dies after Washington trip in New Orleans
Senator Samuel D. McEnery dies at his home in New Orleans from an acute attack of indigestion after returning from Washington. Public attention turns to the Jeffries Jackson fight as a major upcoming event. A lightning fire near Lawrenceville destroys an eight mile well. Zeppelin air ship wrecked near Dusseldorf with 33 aboard, all uninjured. Len Sma appointed assistant United States treasurer with Chicago offices, at Senator Lorimer Cullom and Cannon support. Census shows McLean county Illinois stagnant since 1900 with 1200 fewer schoolchildren. Peoria hosts discussions on Illinois legislative government with broad plans but limited results.
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Samuel D. McEnery
New Orleans
Washington
Jeffries
Jackson
Edis
Lawrenceville
Zeppelin
Dusseldorf
Germany
Taft
Len” Sma
Ka Ree
United States
Chicago
Lorimer
Cullom and Cannon
Illinois
McLean County
Bloomington
Peoria
Ilinois
Oil field shows jump in Crawford and Lawrence counties
The Illinois oil field reports a sharp production rise in Crawford and Lawrence counties far exceeding the number of wells completed. Production reaches about 7005 barrels while Crawford lists 34 wells and Lawrence 28, with other districts like Clark and Marion also noted. Additionally, a disturbance of the peace case involving Haddix, wife of Wil Biddix of Darwin township, is reported with her being held pending processing.
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Mlinois
Crawford
Lawrence
Clark
Lee Marion
Cook-Dietz Wedding in Indianapolis Parlor
Miss Flora M. Dietz and Charles C. Cook wed at 9 o clock Sunday morning in the Dennison House parlor Indianapolis The Rev Harry Blunk of the First Congregational church officiated They were accompanied by Mrs Dietz Miss Nettie E Dietz and Miss Josephine L Dietz The groom works for a Chicago shoe company and Mrs Cook was a Terra Haute public school teacher They will reside at Kenley flats 833 North Fifth Street Terre Haute Star.
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Flora M. Dietz
Charles C. Cook
Dennison House
Indianapolis
Harry Blunk
First Congregational Church of
Nettie E
Josephine L. Dietz
Kenley Flats
North Fifth Street
Terre Haute Star
Shepley Craig Wedding in Terre Haute
Eugene Shepley of Terre Haute married Miss Lillian Craig Sunday at the bride’s parents home. Rev R Russell conducted the simple ceremony attended by immediate family. The groom is a stock buyer and the bride a popular teacher. they will reside in Terre Haute.
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Eugene Shepley
Terre Haute
Lillian Craig
Thomas Craig
Rev. R. Russell
Shepley
Robbery gang busted after arrests tied to Terre Haute crimes
A Terre Haute police raid led to William Thomas of Taylorville being jailed for burglary at the Coler store on State Line. A second gang member, Ailen, was jailed in Danville after a confession. Six members are in custody with police fearing tied murders for money and jewelry linked to the Bayless saloon gang.
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William Thomas
Taylorville
Terre Haute
Coler
State Line
Gallatin
Ailen
Danville
Bayless
West Terre Haute
Bayless Gang
Jury Deliberations Lengthen In Browne Bribery Case
The jury in the Lee O Neil Browne bribery case in Chicago has waited since last Friday with an 11 to 1 split for conviction. The defense halted with no fifty witnesses, prompting charges of systemic rot extending to the courts. Browne and four other legislators were indicted in Springfield for conspiracy to bribe, with State's Attorney Burke just beginning the bribery probe and more officials impending. The Paterson case against Senator Pemberton for conspiracy to solicit a bribe is scheduled for the week of July 10.
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Lee O'Neil Browne
Chicago
Browne
Springfield
Burke
Pemberton
Real Estate Transfers List Includes Numerous Property Deals
A compiled ledger records numerous real estate transfers among many individuals and entities. Transactions include grants between Catherine Murphy, Rosco Cornwell, S H Kisner, A J Johnson, William Harbor, Seymour Hurst, John Beachout, Seth Husted, and others with varied parcels and prices ranging from $50 to $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Murphy
Rosco Cornwell
S H Kisner
Same
A J Johnson
Wm Harbor
J P Heath
Harry Harbor
Seymour Hurst
John Beachout
Seth Husted
Lester L. Daughty
Grace E Daughty
Orig. Cumberland
RH Bradley
R A Mitchell
Orig. Marshall
Viola Allenthorpe
Otto Allenthorpe
M—S—Berger
LH. Johnson
Casey
Levi
Wilkin
Board of Review Meeting Notice For Taxpayers
Notice directed to taxpayers about a Board of Review session in the library court room at Marshal Sh ay on May 7th. The meeting runs daily until 4 p.m. and complaints must be filed by the stated deadline.
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Board of Review
Marshal Shay
Pia Daily AN
Preparations Underway for Marshall Fourth of July Celebration
Marshall gears up for a large Fourth of July Sunday school celebration with a 9:30 parade, band concerts, prizes for largest delegation and best floats, and a fireworks finale. Merchants sponsor weddings and gifts, crowds expected, and locals urged to stock up Friday and Saturday to sustain holiday business.
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Shady Grove
Hine
North Side
Grove
M. Grabenheimer
C. H. Gorham
China
C. L. Parsons
Kandy Kid
Ben T. Baird
Jardiniere
F. M. Rhoads
M. E. Whitlocker
Booth & Handy
Foster Martin
John W. Lewis
Marshall House
H. M. Dewey & Co
Allison Sisters
Shipe Hardware Co
J. D. Shoemaker
E. A. Lockard
Bubeck & Gallager
N. Leseure
Wilson Harlan
Chas. M. Sullins
Cole Bros
Illinois Country Teachers Conference Set for Normal
The Country Teachers Association of Illinois will hold its third annual meeting and a country school conference at Illinois State Normal University in Normal on July 14 to 16. The body emphasizes rural education, social center roles of schools, federation with farmers and the country church, and aims to elevate country teaching and improve country schools with expert speakers.
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Country Teachers’ Association of
Ilinois
Farmers’ Organization
Country Church
Denial over Christian Scientists in Miss Slusser case
George Shaw Cook writes to correct O. L. Kilborns June report on Miss Slussers death and the Christian Science involvement. The letter describes Mrs Beal caring for Miss Slusser, a will leaving half a lot and personal property to Beal, and notes no delays in death documentation or shipping of the body. It adds the undertakers and Beals attorney expect Beal to receive only enough to cover time and expenses.
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Chicago
O. L. Kilborn
California
Miss Nettle
Slusserset
Slusser
Beal
Marshall
Christian Science
George Shaw Cook
Paris Granted Gas Franchise for City Expansion
Paris city council approves a franchise to eastern capitalists to pipe natural gas to the city. The Paris News reports plans to drill five oil wells near Westfield and three gas wells in Edgarsone within twelve miles of Paris to test gas supply before laying a pipeline. Messrs. Cleminger and Strong invest heavily near Westfield with plans to further develop the area.
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Paris
Paris News
Westfield
Edgarsone
Messrs
Cleminger
Strong
Lightning Burns Farm House
The brick farmhouse of Robert English, located one mile north of the city, was struck by lightning during a Thursday morning electrical storm. The fire destroyed the 13 room house, though the family and locals saved most contents from the lower rooms. Loss estimated at $4000 with $1500 insured.
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Robert English
Marshall
Biggest Oil Well Fire After Lightning Ignites Louisiana Well
The largest oil well in the Louisiana field was struck by lightning last week. It burned uncontrolled while gushing about 20,000 barrels daily into a nearby field and a lake, whose surface soon turned to a sheet of flames.
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Louisiana
Fireworks Assortment Offered for Inspection at Wagon Yard
A notice invites patrons to inspect a Be assortment of fireworks described as pretty but not dangerous. Pulver Bros. advertises at the Big Four Wagon Yard with access through the east door on 8th Street while Main Street is being paved, promising ample room and shelter.
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Big Four Wagon Yard
Main Street
Pulver Bros
Marriage Licenses Listed Across Several Indiana Towns
A list of marriage licenses shows couples from Indiana towns including Marshall Linton Vigo and Wabaship along with names such as Bertha Thompson Effie Pine and Stella South. The records include Carl Ryerson and Bertha Thompson Toledo Flat Rock and Paxton Ind. The notice records multiple couples and their home locations across Indiana counties.
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Carl P Ryerson
Toledo
Bertha E. Thompson
Flat Rock
Henry Crawford
Marshall
Effie M. Pine
John H. Allman
Paxton
Ind
Stella
M. South
Linton
Eugene
P. Shepler
Terre Haute
Lillian Graig
Max
Hy Adams
Indianapolis
Nellie
Louise_ _Elder
Casey
Foun
Jones, Satine Co
Rosanna
Burfluck
Ben “Engles
Vigo Co
Josie’ Ramsey
Wabaship
Public Contract Bids Sought for 16 Ft Concrete Culvert Near Starkey Farm
Marshall Illinois Clark County announces bids for a 16 foot concrete culvert near Starkey farm on Charleston Road. Bids open July 11 1910 with completion by August 21 1910. Specifications available at the Jay Swern Hardy Store. Commissioners reserve right to reject all bids.
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Commissioners of Highways
Marshall
Clark
Milnois
Starkey Farm
Jastan
Geo. Gunder’s
Charleston Road
Jay Swern
Hardy
Aia
Peter Brosman
T. W. English
J. W. Casteel
Ohio Oil Plant Hit by Fire After Lightning Strike
Lightning struck a 46 tank at the Ohio Oil pumping plant near Lawrenceville Thursday. The blaze set fire to two more 1600-barrel tanks and damaged the powerhouse. The next day authorities reported continued hot spots and ongoing efforts to contain the oil fire.
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Ohio Oil
Lawrencevitoes
Ao Oe
Property Notice Clarification and Assessor Details
Fragmented notice references property owner and assessment roles with unclear dates and numbers. It mentions an assessor and parties involved, location code 99108 and unclear due dates. The legible items point to property matters requiring official action or clarification.
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Iran
Auburn
San
Tongi
Tyesterday
Masonic Lodge
Charles Burkes
Jonges
Promine Rce Et
Haddix
Wil
Biddix
Darwin
Ted Ee
Betag
Paprihetwra
Dail
Auring
Bea
MR Aay
Cook-Dietz
Shepley-Craig
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Ilinois Country Teachers
Christian
Lightning Burns
Ohio Company
Yershea
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