Work of Pension Bureau For Old Soldiers Interests
A public message outlines how the Pension Bureau processes May 11 1912 and March 4 1913 pension increases for about 450 000 veterans. Commissioner Saltzgaber and Deputy Tiernan push rapid adjudication, with automatic certificates covering ages 62 66 70 and 75, while Spanish War and widow minors claims proceed.
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Herald
Cabes
Pension Bureau
Saltzgaber
Tiernan
Pension Bureau Service
H.C. Bell
Man from Terre Haute commits suicide after crisis note
William Barnes of Terre Haute killed himself at his in law's Danville home. In a note he blamed his wife’s alleged infidelity for the act, saying he had sacrificed to build a happy home. The widow denied the accusation at the inquest. Barnes, a former blacksmith, had lived in Melrose and West Union and was described as hard drinking and troubled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barnes
Terre. Haute
George Webb
Danville
Barnes
Oliver, ML
Melrose
West Union
Death in Marshall Area Accounts Paralyzing Illness
John Wesley Fox a 56 year old farmer four miles northwest of Marshall died Friday evening after being stricken with paralysis on Tuesday of last week. He is survived by his wife three children a sister Mrs Henry Hornbrook of California and four brothers Joseph William Jacob and Charles all of the county. Funeral services were held at the family residence Monday conducted by Rev D D Burt and interment was in the city cemetery.
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John Wesley Fox
Marshall
Henry Hornbrook
California
Joseph
William
Jacob
Charles
D. D. Burt
Death of Former Marshall Blacksmith John Eaton
John A. Eaton longtime Marshall resident and blacksmith died Thursday at his Mt. Carmel home after a long throat cancer illness. He was 66 and survived by his wife and one son. Funeral services were held in Mt. Carmel and the body was brought to the city for interment in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Eaton
Marshall
Mt. Carmel
Fire devastates Terre Haute shopping district
A Monday night blaze swept Terre Haute's shopping district, destroying three stores B H Bindley wholesale drugs Freitag Weinhardt hardware and Thur man Schloss clothing. Lederer Feiberman Co dry goods stock was greatly damaged.
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Terre Haute
B. H. Bindley
Freitag & Weinhardt
Thurman & Schloss
Lederer- Feiberman Co
Walcott Richie and Coler Smith to Coats Finkler license list
Co. marriage licenses issued for Clyde M. Walcott of Westfield and Nellie G. Richie of Dolson township Earl Coler and Belle Smith of Wabash to Ralph Coats of Westfield and Ella Finkler of Coles county Leverett J. Carey of Kinderhook Michigan and Gertrude Elder of Greenup.
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Clyde M. Walcott
Westfield
Nellie G. Richie
Dolson
Earl Coler
Belle Smith
Wabash To
Ralph Coats
Ella Finkler
Coles County
Leverett J. Carey
Kinderhook
Mich
Gertrude Elder
Greenup
Ehrhardt Silver Wedding Reception Held Here
Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. L. J. Ehrhardt. The Evangelical congregation plans a reception and dinner in their honor to be held in the Foster store building on Main Street.
Fire destroys Handley sisters farm residence north of Oliver
The farm residence of the Misses Dora and Serilda Handley just north of the village of Oliver was destroyed by fire Thursday evening. The house and contents were insured.
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Dora
Serilda Handley
Oliver
Civil Service Examination for Fourth Class Postmasters
An examination for fourth class postmasters will be held in Marshall on April 18. Application blanks envelopes and instructions can be obtained at the post office. B. M. Perdue Local Secy Examining Board.
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Dass
Marshall
B. M. Perdue
Paris Man Appointed to State Fish and Game Commission
Sheriff Jack Blackman of Paris is named by Governor Dunne to the state fish and game commission with a salary of 3000. The notice also references Dr. R. E. Black and pension bureau operations led by Commissioner Saltzgaber and H. C. Bell.
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Jack Blackman
Paris
Dunne
State Fish and Game Commission
End of season cited for local basketball squad
The season closed with three wins and four losses and several players ill leading to cancelation of the final game. Despite a rough year the team is praised for building experience likely to benefit future success with more play opportunities.
Death of Mrs Bartram at Livingston
Mrs. Conrad Bartram died suddenly at her Livingston home Thursday night at age 60 after illness began about 11 p.m. Survived by husband two sons and three daughters. Funeral at Livingston church Friday conducted by Rev Oliver Sweitzer. Born Mary Emeline Green January 16 1854 in Putnam county Indiana. Married March 26 1872. She leaves three sisters two brothers and many relatives.
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Conrad Bartram
Livingston
Oliver Sweitzer
Bartram
Armstrong Choir
Mary Emeline Green
Putnam County
Indiana
Illinois
Poll Tax Valid Under New Law Requires Voter Action
The new law requires a poll tax unless residents vote against it in the upcoming spring election. It applies regardless of prior votes. A petition by twenty five voters can place abolition on the ballot, with notice filed fifteen days before the annual town or district election.
Robinson's Oil Wells Bring In Five More Producers
Five additional oil wells were brought in Robinson last week each starting with about 100 barrels of flow. In the city about 40 wells have been drilled and are producers except one. About 20 more wells are now coming in to fill.
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Robinson
Mrs Dr Davis to Open Osteopathy Office in Marshall
Mrs Dr Davis of Paris plans to open an osteopathy office at the Marshall House on or about April 1, 1914, serving patients in Marshall.
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Dr. Davis
Paris
Marshall
Marshall House
New Postmaster Appointed for Westfield
Washington dispatches last Saturday announced M. L. Briscoe as postmaster for Westfield, reflecting a 10 percent increase in staffing duties.
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Westfield
M. L. Briscoe
Washington
Circuit court convenes as grand jury appointed
Circuit court in session with Judge Kimbrough presiding. Frank Geisert of Wabash township named foreman of the grand jury. Cases disposed include multiple appeals, partitions, foreclosures, and divorces with various costs and guardianships.
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Kimbrough
Frank Geisert
Wabash Township
Clark County
Allen Phillips
Edward Tyhurst
Thomas W. Phillips
D. B. Ulrey
Everett Connelly
Bessie B. Thomas
Hannah Perry
Dora Hornbrook
J. A. Sweet
Almeda Spitler
John Watson
S. M. Scholfield
C. W. Connelly
Minnie Sinclair
Mary E. Davis
C. E. Beadle
Betsy Hughes
Sumner Maring
Anna Banks
Clark Hammond
Minerva Newlin
Richard Eller
Alice A. Hawkins
Della Slusser
Arthur Poorman
Orestes Kaufman
H. R. Snavely
Emma Fawley
Elizabeth Hall
E. R. Hurst
Jno
L. Hurst
W. T. Hollenbeck
Arda
H. Post & Sons
J. B Nay
Nellie Washburn
Wm. Washburn
Minnie Chenoweth
Homer Chenoweth
Bonnie English
Ralph English
Ollie E. Pierce
Herbert Sawyer
H. M. Janney
Edgar Summers
J. W. Davis
R. H. Brown
Admr
Margie Brown
Nettle Price
R. J. Fitzgerald
Erring Couple Scandal Leads to Paternity Charge
Charles Thompson of Wabash township was arrested yesterday on a paternity charge filed by Miss Tressie Hewitt. Esquire Craig set an $800 bond for his appearance before the county court.
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Charles’ Thompson
Wabash Township
Tressie Hewitt
Esquire
Craig
Progressive Meeting At Courthouse On May 21
Raymond Robbins of Chicago state chairman of the Progressive party will address the people at a progressive meeting scheduled for Saturday May 21 at 3 o clock and 7 o clock p m at the courthouse.
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Raymond Robbins
Chicago
The
Progressive Party
Real Estate Transfers List Details Numerous Conveyances
Transfers record multiple property deeds dated 5 9 13 11 24 12 with buyers and sellers including F M Hardway Margaret Canaday Emma McDaniel Gussie Swim Jne W Hardway Ernest J Kilborn L C Jennings Sarah E Elledge W M Snedeker AWN Ross Robert Thompson S W Craig Oscar Spangler Abraham T Jones Ivan Prewett Elmer E Jones Walter L Forsythe Claude H Rankin F M Thompson Pearl Craig Henry B Bennett Jac F Bennett N R Tohill E C Hicks Andrew Drum Martha L Siler Wm Tolle Hardin Wilson and parcels ranging from acres to lots in Casey Marshall and Westfield with prices from $1 to $6100.
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F M Hardway
Margaret Canaday
Emma McDaniel
Gussie Swim
Jne W Hardway
Ernest J Kilborn
L C Jennings
Dulaney
S Ad. Casey
Sarah E Elledge
W M S
Playing With Fire In County Officer Probe
Editor Bennett and Supervisor Dunn spearheaded a probe into county officers books to score a political win. The plan supposedly let the committee steer the expert, but control was lost and the investigation collapsed into an embarrassing, unsatisfying mess.
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Bennett
Dunn
Death of Jonathan Peyton Leader of county dies at 70
Jonathan Peyton former county resident dies at his brother's home in Terre Haute after a Monday night illness. He was 70 and survived by his wife. The body was brought home to Livingston for funeral services conducted by the Masonic lodge.
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Jonathan Peyton
Terre Haute
Livingston
Masonic Lodge
Cordial invitation to religious services advertised
The notice lists times for SS 9.80, preaching 10.45 and Senior Endeavor 6 30 with emphasis on quality music and invites all to attend led by D. D. Burt, Minister.
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D. D. Burt
Roberts Man Sent to Prison In Election Frauds Case
Ground for charges of wholesale frauds in last fall's Terre Haute election is cited. William Huffman was found guilty and given a penitentiary sentence. Donn Roberts, the mayor and alleged instigator, will be tried probably next week.
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Roberts
Terre Haute
William Huffman
Donn Roberts
Republican Primary and York Township Convention Notice
Republicans of Marshall township hold a primary on Saturday March 14 from 1 to 4 pm in the Foster building to nominate township officers. The Republicans of York township hold a convention at West Union Saturday March 21 at 2 pm to nominate township officers.
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Marshall Township
Foster Building
Public Square
York Township
West Union
Township Republicans to hold conventions on March 21
Wabash township Republicans meet at Weaver's store Saturday March 21 at 2 p m to nominate town officers and conduct business. Anderson township Republicans gather at Town House Saturday March 21 at 2 p m to nominate town officers. Darwin township Republicans convene at 2 p m March 21 at the Washington school house. Melrose township Republicans meet at Melrose March 21 at 3 p m to nominate officers.
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Wabash Township
Weaver's Store
W. F. Shirely
Edgar Volker
Darwin Township
Washington School House
Board of Supervisors Delays Action on County Books Review
The board heard Hon. J. W. Graham defend the county officer books audit, urging a square deal and time for officers to verify figures. Downey moved to refer Harper's report to the county officers committee for consultation and a return at the next meeting. Few other items were handled. many bills approved. Supervisor Williamson of York was absent.
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Board of Supervisors
J. W. Graham
Downey
Harper
Committee On County Officers
Williamson
York
Marshall Labor Exchange Opens at Fifth and Main Streets
The Marshall Labor Exchange announces a city wide matching service for laborers and employers. Operated at NW corner of Fifth and Main, over Lockard's grocery, the exchange offers painting gardening pruning and seasonal work at reasonable charges to connect workers with jobs in city or country.
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Marshall Labor Exchange
N. W. Cor
Lockard
Expert Ladies Tailor Coming to Marshall
Mrs. M. Lazar of Terre Haute Ind renowned for ladies' tailoring will visit Marshall with samples of new spring suits and coats. She’ll set up at the Marshall House on the 11th and 12th, and will call on homes by request. Parlors: Terre Haute Trust Building.
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M. Lazar
Terre Haute
Ind
Marshall
Terre Haute Trust Building
Evangelical Revival Advances at Marshall Church
The revival continues with Rev. J. J. Wise of Indianapolis preaching Thursday at 7 30 p m. The last quarterly meeting of the conference year is set for Grand Turn Church next Sunday with additional sermons by the presiding elder on Saturday and Sunday. Evening services will extend two more weeks as the pastor continues inviting all.
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Marshall Church
J. J. Wise
Indianapolis
Grand Turn Church
Leo J. Ebrhardt
Blankenbaker Faces Alleged Threat Amid Terre Haute Elections
Special judge Felix Blankenbaker reports an anonymous letter threatening his life linked to the Terre Haute election fraud cases and offers a $1000 reward for the author. The reward has not yet been posted.
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Felix Blankenbaker
Terre Haute
Public Auction Slated Near Marshall and Darwin
Co. B Mount to hold a large sale of live stock and farm implements at a big place ten miles south of Marshall and 214 miles southwest of Darwin on Thursday March 19. Clen Wilson near Oliver will sell 17 horses and mules 28 cattle and 36 hogs at public sale Friday March 20.
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Co. B. Mount
Big Place
Marshall
Darwin
Clen Wilson
Oliver
Final Examinations Set for Clark County Schools
Final examinations for Clark County schools will be held March 28. The county superintendent will provide complete information next week.
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Clark County
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Pension ‘Bureau
Man
Civil Service Examination
R. E. Black
M. T. Ah. S. Notes
Parker Shields
W. J. Williamson
St. Louis
Claud Fox
Ruby
Circuit Court IN Session
Progressive Meeting
Christian Church
Anderson Township
T. A. Carpenter
Com
Melrose Township
P. F. Dodd
Labor Exchange
Evangelical Association
Blankenbaker
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