Marshall Men of Moment in Clark County History
Mr Bell surveys Marshall Illinois in Clark County’s past and present, naming educators judges and lawyers who shaped the region. He recalls Westfield College Carbondale Normal and his roles as teacher superintendent city attorney and mayor. He praises John Scholfield Wilkin Booth Scholfield Golden Graham Harlan and Hamill as Marshall’s notable figures and notes political scenes in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Clark County
Illinois
Marshall
Westfield College
Carbondale Normal
James Dawson
That
Frank O'Hair
Uncle Joe
Hall of Congress
Congress
John Scholfield
Wilkin
Fenton Whitlock ‘Booth
United States
Court of Claims
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
William Bartlett Scholfield
Danville
Ill
Thomas J. Golden
Thinois
Scholfield
James W. Graham
Nestor
Harlan
Tlllnois
Jagge Constable
Robert Emmett Hamill
Alabama
Davis Receives Mothers Pension For Dolson Township Family
Mary O. Davis widow of Emery Davis of Dolson township is granted a mothers pension of 12 dollars per month to support her two children. People vs Ernal E Sprague accused of neglect to support children.
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Mary O. Davis
Dolson Township
Emery Davis
Ernal E. Sprague
Death of Grover McClary From Typhoid Fever
Grover McClary, nearly 27 and unmarried, died Thursday at his Douglas township home from typhoid fever. Funeral services were held Saturday at Clarksville Baptist church.
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Grover McClary
James W. McClary
Douglas Township
Clarksville Baptist Church
Brother Ray Marrs Dies in France of Pneumonia
Oda Marrs received word that his brother Ray Marrs died Feb. 11 in France from pneumonia. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Marrs of near Westfield. The family was shocked as Ray was expected to return home soon.
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Oda Marrs
Ray
France
Isaac Marrs
Westfield
South Dolson
Wild Build New Garage on East Main Street
Albert Sockler buys the Red Men lot on East Main Street about 655 by 126 feet and will raise a two story garage with a sales room on the first floor and workshop above this spring. The project will fill the block’s last vacancy and improve the street’s appearance.
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Albert Sockler
Red Men
East Main Street
Sockler
Railway Sale Postponed for Sidell and Olney Rail Line
The federal court sale of the Sidell and Olney railroad, moved from March 6 to April 15, will occur at Casey with the buyer required to operate the line north from Casey. Southern-end operation remains optional for the purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidell & Olney Railroad
Danville
Olney
Paris
Casey
Harry Downey Improves From France Wounds After Surgery
In a letter from Saveny France Harry Downey reports improving after his third operation. He credits determination to recovery noting many less seriously wounded men went west after losing nerve. He describes shrapnel in his leg a broken femur explosive bullets and slow healing due to infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handy Harry Downey
Saveny
France
Harry
Treating Oats for Smut in Illinois Farmers
Illinois farmers prepare for spring work with oats smut control by formaldehyde treatment. Farm Bureaus report yields rise 4 to 10 bushels per acre when seed oats are treated, costing about 60 cents a pint and treating 50 bushels in an hour. Demonstrations: West Union next Friday March 7 at two, and Marshall at Dixon's store Saturday March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Farm Bureau
West Union
Marshall
Dixon's
Death of Mrs. Falley 82 in Terre Haute funeral held
Mrs. Elizabeth Elma Falley a Marshall resident for 78 years died Friday at her daughter Mrs J T Worsham in Terre Haute aged 82. Body brought home and funeral Sunday at daughter Mrs Mary Huston home conducted by Rev J I O Neal. Born Stark County Ohio 1836 came to Marshall 1840. Widowed twice first to Dudley Hampton 1853 then to Richard Falley 1873. Joined Christian church 1877. Surviving daughters Mary Huston Jennie McNutt Kate Briscoe and J Worsham two sisters eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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Elizabeth Elma Falley
Marshall
J. T. Worsham
Terre Haute
Mary Huston
J. I. O'Neal
Stark County
Ohio
Willam Montgomery
Dudley Hampton
Richard Falley
Christian Church
Jennie McNutt
Greenup
Kate Briscoe
J. Worsham
Senate Filibuster and Its Political Tensions
The piece criticizes filibuster tactics led by Sherman and Lafollette as causing Senate adjournment and delaying key bills. It blames President Wilson for fueling party fervor, withholding Republican consultation, and threatening decisive action if Congress did not endorse his measures. It questions where the idea of arbitrary action originated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Lafollette
Senate
Wilson
Congress
Navy Chief Boatswain Casey Accused Of Taking Money
The Terre Haute Star reports Chief Boatswain Lloyd C. Casey stationed at section base No 6 Ben Sonhurst NY as executive officer allegedly received 3000 dollars and gifts to place men on shore duty and took 200 dollars from an enlisted man for early relief from active duty after the armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd C. Casey
Marshall
U. S Navy
The
Terre Haute
Department
Boatswain Casey
Navy
Davidson and Baugh wedding announced in Indianapolis
Announcements report the marriage of Frank Davidson son of Mrs Abbie Davidson of this city to Miss Hazel Baugh of Indianapolis on February 14 in Indianapolis. The couple will live in Martinsville Indiana where Davidson works as a telegraph operator after returning from naval service in France.
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Frank Davidson
Abbie Davidson
Hazel Baugh
Indianapolis
Martinsville
Ind
Davidson
Navy Signal Corps
France
Thanks to Marshall friends and W C T U for kindness
Mrs. Mary Crossley of 2097 Felix Ave Memphis Tenn thanks friends in Marshall for letters cards and flowers during a severe illness and for birthday wishes from her friends and the ladies of the W C T U.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
W.C T. U
Mary’ Crossley
Felix Ave
Memphis
Tenn
Marriage Licenses Listed for John H Claypool and Others
A snippet lists marriage licenses issued in Edgar and Wabash counties and Orange township for John H. Claypool and Blanche Myrtle Downs, Ernest Bartholomew Martinsville and Flossis Elliott, Royce A. Bland and Cecil Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Claypool
Dolson
Blanche Myrtle Downs
Edgar Co
Ernest
Bartholomew Martinsville
Flossis Elliott
Orange
Royce A. Bland
Wabash
Cecil Elliott
Marshall
Income Tax Help at Casey for Residents
A representative from the Collector’s office will be in Casey on March 7 and 8 to assist residents with their income tax returns. The visit aims to help taxpayers complete forms, answer questions, and ensure accurate filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapp
Casey
Policeman Discharged After Run-in With Mayor At Council
City council debated arrest methods after Policeman M L Lewis arrested five drivers for lacking proper license tags. Mayor Lewis pressed for his badge surrender while the officer warned of resignation. Miss Cook received $22 for an icy pavement injury as city liability was denied. Vandalia railway discussed extending electric lines to the station with a split cost offer. Bond for Marshal Handley approved. February arrests cited for drunkenness. Treasurer and Collector reported February receipts across water, electric, and special assessments.
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Lewis
M. L. Lewis
Vandalia Railway
Marshal Handley
Claypool
Bureau for Returning Soldiers Seeks Jobs in Marshall
Unemployed veterans list from last week shows no new hires. Two employers report job listings including a city teamster and a farm teamster for farm work with road construction pay. Veterans urged to return bureau cards. no guidance yet on the $60 congress bonus. official notices to print soon. Ohio Oil Co. reports openings for industrious men. avoid missing meals while waiting for benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Congress
Ohio Oil Co
Congregational Church Lenten Services and Court News
Mid week service at 7 15 PM begins Lenten evangelistic work with the retreat of prayer. Sunday school at 9 30 AM and morning worship at 10 45 AM with a sermon Be God's Strong Worker. Also Building Your Christian Life on Firm Foundations sermon topic and CG. R. Dierlamm pastor. New circuit court cases listed. Train service restoration discussed for April 1.
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Indianapolis
Christian Endeavor
Clements
Burns Dixon
CG. R. Dierlamm
Red Cross Notes Donations and Visitors Mentioned
Donations received this week include Mrs Louisa Lickert contributing $1.50 from knitting proceeds and $8.10 from a pie social by the Blackhawl school. Mrs George Helman of Terre Haute spent Sunday here with their mother.
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Louisa Lickert
Blackhawl School
Pedf Ir
George Helman
Terre Haute
Auburn man sent to state hospital for insanity
Fred Shade of Auburn was found insane by the county court on Friday and committed to the state hospital at Anna for treatment.
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Fred Shade
Auburn
Anna
Brandenstein Buys Main Street Battery Shop
Charles Brandenstein purchased the F. M. Rhoads store building on East Main Street and will use it to expand his battery charging and repairing business.
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Charles Brandenstein
F. M .Rhoads
East Main Street
Horace M. Dewey Considered for Marshall Mayor Ticket
Friends urge Horace M. Dewey to run for mayor of Marshall. He is a respected local businessman not seeking office. Suggested running mates include O. A. Keiser for clerk and Dean Davidson for treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace M. Dewey
Dewey
Marshall
O. A. Keiser
Dean Davidson
Death of James Curtright in Clarksville
James Curtright born Clarksville July 22 1862 died February 18 1919. He married Mary Beebe April 21 1887 and fathered Sylvan Raymond and Cecil. Survived by wife three children one grandson sister Mrs Sarah Grover and brothers John William and Joseph. Funeral services were in Clarksville Baptist church with burial in nearby cemetery.
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James Curtright
Clarksville
Mary Beebe
Sylvan
Raymond
Cecil
Sarah Grover
John
William
Joseph Cartright
Clarksville Baptist Church
Real Estate Transfers Across Martinsville Area
A sequence of property transfers lists buyers and sellers in Martinsville and Casey with figures from $25 to $12,200. Notable deals include Jno A Moore to John Strader for $3300 and Kate S Crigler to Eliza A Hills for $1800, plus multiple parcels and acreage traded among individuals and trustees within 8-10-13 to 36-9-13 ranges.
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Jno A Moore
John Strader
Etta C Irving
Wm Norton
A B Barth
Kate S Crigler
Eliza A Hills
Richart Place
Martinsville
Jacob Snively
S W Dodd
Lafferty
P W Huffman
Ella Kendall
Alice E Flick
John Kaufman
Ben Forsythe
Bert Hutchison
Walnut Prairie
J W Johnson
J C Warters
S P Johanson
Walter Crumlin
James K Polk
F Merganthaler
Martin van Buren
Jesse Archer
John Bower
W N Richeson
Jacob Wmstot
Merritt Hill
Isaac Thompson
John Weir
N L Beauchamp
W H Toman
Anna E Case
Cumberland
Samuel Amstot
M T Watson
Herman Stoelting
W Fortney
Anna C Ambrose
Cora Mosher
W J David
Dulaney
Casey
M R Adkisson
Alice Coleman
John Coates
Renzo Murphy
Joseph E Lutz
F M Buckner
Archer
Marshall
Josephine Lee
Ray Pattersofy
Cook
J H Schofield
Cary Hall
Indiana canal plan links Great Lakes to Gulf via Wabash
Franklin Q Fitton, president of the Wabash River Improvement Association, backs Indiana senate efforts to study a Lake Michigan to Gulf waterway through Indiana. He cites surveys recommending $3.25 million for slack water navigation from Terre Haute to the mouth, arguing the Wabash route is shortest and most economical with Ohio River as southern terminus under government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Great Lakes
Ohio River
Frank Q. Fitton
Indianapolis
Wabash River Improvement Association
Indiana State Senate
Meeker
Fitton
Lake Michigan
Congress
Wabash River
Terre Haute
United States District Engineer
Louisville
Gulf of Mexico
Chicago Drainage Canal
Chicago River
Pittsburgh
Cairo
Lafayette
Illinois
Gulf
Indiana Harbor
New Orleans
Water Plant Closure Sunday for Repairs
The water plant will close at 6 o clock on Sunday for repairs and there will be no water service all day. Superintendent announced the shutdown time and duration to residents and businesses.
Rural Carrier Examination Held At Local Post Offices
A civil service exam for rural mail carriers will be conducted at the Marshall and Casey post offices on March 22 to fill vacancies at Marshall Martinsite and Westfield.
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Marshall and
Casey
Marshall, Martinsite
Westfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Bell
Wild
Harry Downey
Falley
Bureau For Returning Soldiers
Congregational Church
Shad Thomas
Chas. Curran
Wm. Henley
Admr
Ilinois’ Pipe Line Co.certiori
John A. Lowery
Bessie Lowery
Red
State Hospital
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