Editors Endorse Cannon in 18th District Meeting
Delegates of nearly all Republican and independent papers in the 18th district met in Danville to back Joseph G Cannon. The gathering praised Cannon’s Congress service and Taft's early tariff actions, adopting resolutions urging Cannon as candidate for the sixtieth second Congress and endorsing Governor Deneen and state officers.
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Republican
Independent
Danville
Hik
Frank Lindley
B. Roach
Kankakée
B. F. Shankland
Watseka Republican
Cannon
Congress
Perry Ellis
Quincy
Taft
Pecans
Honseph G. Cannon
Joseph G. Cannon
Minots
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Harrison
McKinley
William H. Taft
Joseph G., Cannon
Deneen
Lawrence Y
agRepublican
Seed and Soil Special trains boost farming knowledge
The Seed and Soil Special, a joint effort by railroads and the state experiment station, brings lecturers to farmers to discuss modern farming methods and agricultural science. The Big Four route visit drew strong farmer turnout and improved trust in scientific approaches.
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James B. Hill
New Methodist Church Dedicated at Westfield
A newly completed Methodist church at Westfield was dedicated last Sunday. The event drew local residents as brickwork and design were highlighted in the ceremony.
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Westfield
Poorman and Anderson Wed in City Office Ceremony
Albert Poorman and Miss Laura Anderson were married Wednesday by Esquire B. Martin at his office. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Anderson of West Union, wore cream cashmere and was attended by her sister Clara Anderson and W D Baughman Jr. A reception followed at the groom's parents home as they plan to start housekeeping on the farm recently purchased by the Poorman family.
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Albert Poorman
Laura Anderson
Esquire
Big Four Railroad to Double Track Harrisburg Line
A Grayville correspondent reports that the Big Four plans to double track the line from Harrisburg north. Representatives of Kahl Construction were in town to grade the line and prep for work. The company will use a steam shovel as soon as frost leaves the ground.
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Harrisburg
Grayville
Kahl Construction Company
Favors Humane Society Ed Letter Supports Humane Work
An East End Citizen letter praises the Humane Society and urges aggressive action to improve the lot of animals used for labor, arguing humans should lead with compassion while animals cannot help themselves.
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Herald
East End
Sheriff hopeful Charles Short enters Republican race
Charles S Short of Casey announced his run for the Republican nomination for sheriff. A farmer and Casey township native, he has served as constable for two years and is described as reliable and highly esteemed by neighbors. His bid aims to strengthen the ticket in a strong race.
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Charles S. Short
Casey
Circuit Court Docket Details Large Section of Continued Cases
The circuit court terms show a large docket with 46 common law cases, 44 chancery and 13 criminal matters continued from the prior term. Listings name plaintiffs and defendants, numerous assumpsit and debt actions, appeals, and ejectment cases involving W. C. Edwards et al., Knights of Pythias, Westfield Tele Co, St. L. Ry Co, and others.
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Circuit Couyt
Chancery
Nathaniel’ P. Daughettee
Ohio of Company
Assumpsit
Belle Orndorff
Knights of Pythias
Deeds & Manly
W. B. Linn
E. C.—Appeal
E. Lo DuPont Powder Co
W. C. Edwards Et al -Debt
Braden & Wertman
W. C. Edwards Et al
Frick Reed Supply Co
Lizzie Wade
Graham & Craig
M. A. Ewing
Dean H Electric Co
Westfield Tele. Co—G
Jas
H. Fauble
A. van Dyke
Judson Harmon
C. H
QR. Ry. Co
Levi A. Wilkin
St. L. Ry Co
J. B. Schatz
A. P
Brook Bennett
F. Johnson
Wesley Beard
J. W. G.—Assumpsit
Harry Conrad
Charles Bair
Clara Conrad
Natl
Bank of New Martinsville
George Lancaster
W. T
B. M. Davison
Mary A. Thompson
A. P & F. J. B.—Appeal
Herb Parkins
E C
Sandals, Griffin & Co
aAttachment
Cribbs & Cribbs
Tri-State Oil Co
C. V
C. Ry. Co
G. S.—Assumpsit
Joseph DeWolf
Dexter C. Davis
Bllis Lee
B. C
William Tiffin
Charles Hartman
E. C
Mary McCarty
Ed Coons
W. B. Bean
J. Ww. Q
Wm. A. Adams
B.—Assumpsit
M. J. Sherer
Hughes & Henney
John H. Hurst
Dutford
C. R. Dulin
Canning Factory Promised by Local Prospect
The Commercial Club considers a tomato canning proposal from a company seeking 200 acres this season and planning a factory next year. Farmers offered a guaranteed price and a secure market with no stock sale, via Marshall State Bank.
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From & Canning ‘Company
Marshall
Marshall State Bank
Brown
Vandalia Line Plans Partial Double Track Expansion
The Vandalia Line edges toward a full double track from St Louis to Indianapolis with segments from Mulberry Grove to Greenup and Collinsville to Highland slated this year. Montrose to Altamont will be completed first as most meeting points lie there, promising more trains and faster schedules for through passengers and freights.
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St. Louis
Indianapolis
Mulberry Grove
Greenup
Collinsville
Highland
St Louis
Montrose
Altamont
Greenville
Republican Convention Nominating Meetings Across Townships
The Republicans of Marshall township meet at the court house March 19 at 2 pm to nominate town clerk collector assessor and highway commissioner for two years. Wabash township convenes at Weaver's Store March 19 at 2 pm for township offices. Anderson township convenes March 18 at 2 pm at the town house to nominate a township ticket. Dolson township meets March 21 at 2 pm at the town house to nominate a township ticket.
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Marshall Township
Court House
Wabash Township
Weaver’s
Weaver
Central
Anderson Township
David Nicol
Dolson
Dolson Township
D Ross
Paving Plan for Main Locust and Fifth Streets
The Board of Public Improvements proposes additional street paving in the coming season. It urges Main and Locust from Fourth Street east to Michigan Avenue west, and Fifth Street from Main to Locust, including the north block of the courthouse. Completion of Sixth Street paving will finish north city limits improvements in Marshall.
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Board of Public Improvements
Oldest Lodge Member John Crossley Joined Last Thursday
The Marshall lodge of Modern Woodmen reports its oldest member, John Crossley, initiated last Thursday night. A Mexican War veteran, he is 84, unable to use life insurance benefits but joins as a social member.
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Marshall Lodge of Modern Woodmen
John Crossley
Crossley
Jolmed
Candy kitchen opens on East Main street
New Business Enterprise Messrs Arthur Berry of Columbus Ohio and N N Webster of Paris have opened a candy kitchen on East Main street. They bring wide experience in this line of business and expect to build a good local trade soon.
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Messrs
Arthur Berry
Columbus, O
N. N. Webster
Paris
East Main Street
Sunday Bully Secures Promise Ahead of Danville Visit
A committee visited Danville last Wednesday and secured a promise from Bully Sunday. If the team obtains an assay from Danville, the plan will proceed to Marshall by April election time, according to the latest reports.
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Dan‘ville
Danville
Marshall
Byte
Eas
Real Estate Transfers Record Listings in Local Market
Barbara Schad transfers to Fred Schad and others involve numerous parcels including lots Westfield Casey and West Union with prices from 1 to 9600 dollars. Entries include Nora Brown to C P Green and Lucia Haddix transfers, plus multiple Haddix, Summers, Hacker and Shawver dealings.
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Barbara Schad
Fred A Schad
Ne & Nw
Nora B Brown
C P Green
Lot Westfield
Jacob Minnecks
Lyman Black
A Aynerson
Samuel Haddix
A J Garver
Elias Haddix
L A Manhart
James Hacker
Wm Ziegler
Pt N
J O Keller
Ernest Pach
Edgar Summers Et al
George Lafferty
Anna J Knecht
Louisa Marsh
Fot Casey
Lucia Had
Alanson Connelly
Lot Casey
J W Shawver
Elmer B Shawver
Nw & Pt
F Johnson
Archer’s Ad
Marshall
Cc Blankenbeker
R O Fix
W S Glenn
Daniel H Miller
Martinsville
Remembers Old Home in Stafford Kansas
Tip Johnson of Stafford writes about growing up in Clark County Anderson and Melrose townships attending the old Combs school house with teacher S C Fox in 1851. He recalls a 27 inch snowfall in 1867 and notes he is 70, living in Kansas since 1876. He seeks to reconnect with former classmates.
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Tip
Johnson
Stafford
Kan
The
Herald
Clark County
Anderson
Melrose
Combs
S C Fox
Fox Grenville Freeman
Kansas
Is Masonry a Religion Address by Rev. A W Miles
Rev A W Miles will give a talk at the First Congregational church next Sunday evening on Is Masonry a Religion prepared for the Royal Arch Masons banquet but postponed due to late hour Frank Cole will sing two numbers during the event.
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A. W. Miles
First Congregational Church
Royal Arch Masons
Frank Cole
Evangelical Church Notice
Services on Sunday March 13 across locations at Big Creek 10 30 a m Marshall 2 30 p m Grand Turn 7 p m all are invited to attend these services
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Evangelical Church
Big Creek
Marshall
Grand Turn
Collector's Notice from Fowler for Tax Collection Day
Collector Harry Fowler announces a town meeting to collect taxes on Saturday at the county office. Residents are advised to bring payment and property records to settle outstanding taxes.
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esHarry ‘Fowler
California letter from Terminal recalls rain drought and naval visits
The writer reports no rain since December floods, fears harmed crops, and notes a family death of Mattie O Neil formerly Manley with details of her life. Naval flotilla visits San Pedro near winter harbor activity and future target practice at Magdalena Bay amid local weather contrasts and harbor expansion.
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Calif
Herald
Norine O’nell
O'Neil
Provencal la
Leesville
O' Neil
Mattie Manley
Marshall
Roy P. O'Neil
O Neil
Effingham
Pittsburg
Kansas
Little Rock Ark
Louisiana
Norine
Mattie
Chas
Sunkel
San Pedro
Henry Bamesberger
Redman
Charlie
Californiaia
Tulare County
Hess’s
Mannocks
California
Torpedo Boat Flotilla
Uff
Whips, PLC
Rowan
Perry
Preble
Lawrence
Goldsborough
Stewart
Truxtun
Hopkins
San Diego
Vesgelat
Magdalena Bay
Hérere
Nao
Wilmington
Dredgda’s
ORY
San Pedro Ioueers
Uber
Heard Point
Renate
Fand
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