Storm-Wracked California Sees Snow and Boom Talk
Glendale diary reports unprecedented California storms with record rain in Los Angeles area, heavy snow in the mountains, and widespread damage. It notes closings on roads and bridges, rising real estate hopes along the coast, and persistent illness as residents cope with harsh winter conditions.
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Glendale
Calif
C. Mfornia
Orange
California
Indy
Los Angeles
Glen‘dale
Mt. Lowe
Mt. ‘Wilson
Strawberry Peaks
Old Baldyang
Bakersfield
Sunday School Census Call Prompts Community Effort
The county will host a Sunday school census on March 28 to collect the annual statistical report and related data for the state association. All residents are urged to assist. schools should prepare reports and pay a 3 percent per capita tax to the visiting official. The piece also notes Democratic party maneuvers around Senatorial selections and national committee meetings aiming for party harmony.
Real Estate Transfers List Includes Multiple Property Deals
A sequence of land and lot transfers is reported, detailing vendors and buyers, parcel sizes, sections, and prices. Notable transactions include W. 3 David to H. C. Reinoéhl on Lot 5 Bik 1 Dunn ad for 100 dollars, and Hector B. Dulaney to Elder Lee for 155 acres at 23,000 dollars.
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David
H.C. Reinoéhl
Dunn
Casey
G. A. Barrett
Rob. J. Barrett
Louis
J. Doll
J. W. Fredenberger
Chas. B. Box
Frank Cole
W. C. Funk
Dulaney
Robert H. Taylor
S. Cullop
H. E. Spellbring
Elder Lee
Westfield
Hector B. Dulaney
Same
W. L. Biggs
Lewis N. Ogden
Margaret Morton
E. D. Morton
Blk
Marshall
Dorothy Forsythe
L. L. Snedeker
Jane Dulaney
Hal Kesler
Livingston
Wm. M. Weber
Goldie Turner
Geo. R. Turner
M. W. Deem
Jos. Foreman
Schools to reopen Monday amid no new scarlet fever cases
The city schools will resume next Monday as no new scarlet fever cases have been reported. Nationwide reports of outbreaks of small pox and diphtheria are false, authorities say.
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Marshall
Snyder to Build Summer Resort Hotel on Nine Mile Island
Harry L. Snyder of Terre Haute plans a hotel on Nine Mile Island in the Wabash River and to establish a summer resort there. Ground material is on site and a ferry now serves the island to the west bank via the twin road.
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Harry L. Snyder
Terre Haute
Nine Mile Island
Wabash River
Factory Expands as Brooks Adds Sewing Machines
At the Altalts Shrmann overall factory manager Brooks reports a smooth operation with 20 more sewing machines arriving last week. The plant now runs 60 machines in total to boost production.
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Attalts
Shrmann
Brooks
Republicans to Convene Saturday in Township Meeting
Republican convention set for next Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Washington School house. Denis Dickerson serves as chairman as township members gather to discuss party affairs.
Congregational Church Schedule of Evening Service and Talk
The Congregational Church announces a 10 45 service with special music and a sermon appropriate to the day. Evening service at six o clock features a talk on travel by stereopticon and a discussion about cities of Palestine. Everyone welcome.
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Palestine
Melrose Township to Hold Convention Date
Melrose township announces a convention to be held on Saturday March 15 at a local venue. Officials like Dodd are listed among participants in the readable fragments.
Township Convention Nomination Meeting Held in West Union
The Republican township meeting in West Union is set for Saturday March at 2 p m to nominate a township ticket. The notice mentions candidates Mitchell and Chinn among others.
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York
York Township
Will
West Union
Wi ‘Mitchell
Chinn
Roofing Archer and Castel advertise rubber roofing supply
An old advertisement promises a large stock of Mutual rubber roofing, warranted for 15 years if installed properly. Call for prices before buying.
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The
Mutual
Amanda Underwood 1854 1918 Obituary in Illinois
Amanda Underwood born Ohio January 15 1854 died March 9 1918 in Edgar Clark counties Illinois. She married Franklin Rogers in 1872 and three children Clarence E Charles C Mary E Rankins survive with husband and relatives. A devoted Methodist for 18 years she endured years of illness with patience and kindness. Services conducted by Reverend C E B Taylor with burial in Forsythe Cemetery.
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Amanda Underwood
Ohio
Ife
Franklin Rogers
Clarence E
Charles C
Edgar County
Mary E. Rankins
Clark County
Methodist Church
Illinois
C. EB. Taylor
Forsythe Cemetery
Phone Company Reorganized Elects Officers for Year
The Farmers' Mutual Telephone Co committees, formed by patrons under new rules, met in the courthouse last Saturday to elect officers. O. O. Taube neck was chosen president, C. M. Bubeck secretary and treasurer, with W. Fraker Daniel Neff and John Lederman named directors.
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Farmers’ Mutual Telephone Co
Court House
O. O. Taubeneck
C. M. Bubeck
W. Fraker
Daniel Neff
John Lederman
Judge Booth Loses Court of Claims Chief Justice Bid
Judge Booth failed in his bid to become chief justice of the Court of Claims as the new administration began. The senate rejected his candidacy along with three other men, despite intense efforts by Senator Cullom to place them in favorable positions.
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Fenton W. Booth
Court of Claims
Senate
Cullom
Republicans to Host Banquet and Meeting in Paris
Republicans of Edgar County plan a great meeting and banquet in Paris tomorrow night inviting Marshall Republicans. Speakers include Hon J G Connor and I E Watson of Indiana.
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Edgar ‘County
Paris
Marshall
G. Cannor
Township Ticket Nominations Set For Marshall Township
Republican convention to nominate a township ticket at Marshall Court House Saturday in March. Progressive gathering at Dr Black’s office on March 12 at 4 p m to nominate a township ticket. R PD Black and Chinn named in the notes.
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Marshall
Court ‘House
Bo Ake T Cole Chuan
Eee Leek
Black
Teket
Chinn
Republican Convention to Nominate Township Ticket
A Republican convention is set for Saturday March 36 at 2 p m in Anderson Township to nominate a township ticket. All Republicans are urged to attend. A Carpenter is noted in the Chin. article.
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Republicaria
ot-Anderson
Stocmeet
Court convenes as cases move through grand jury
Judge Scholfield presides as Morris Logue is named foreman. Numerous cases proceed or are continued. verdicts include Wm Stull vs J B Nay for 50 dollars, and others dismissed or decided on foreclosure and divorce. A jury returned verdict for Frances Hart against Volney Mount for slander remains in court.
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Scholfield
Morris
Logue
Wm.Stull
J. B. Nay Et al
Assumpsit
Assumpsit; Judgmt, By Agreement For Pif. For $50 and Costs. D. G.* Bayless
Sarah Nicol
Admx
City, of
Casey
Goldie Welsh
Samuel Spellbring
W. H
Bill
Frank Dunham
Nettie Robinson
Fannie Gibbons
W. H. Gibbons
H. C. Crim
BE. G. Pollard
Etta Nickerson
W H Nickerson
Medsker
Jesse Medsker
Harry Nicols
Julia Nicols
Robert Wilton
Barbara Montz
Lilian Rarig
Harold E. Rarig
Magele Foster
Charley
Jane Hill
James Nash
John Weir
Harry Thornberry
C. J. Cunningham
Martinsville
B. F. Miller
Jof. Casey
Frances E. Hart
Volney Mount
Will Try New Crop in Brazil Tomato Project
Messrs. Mullen Blackledge Fish back and Bennett of the Brazil Ind tomato canning company visited the city last Wednesday. They met farmers about growing tomatoes next summer. Seventeen farmers signed agreements to plant this crop and others may join through George Norris who handles the project for the company.
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Messrs. Mullen, Blackledge, Fishback and Bennett
Brazil,Ind
George Norris
Resolutions of Respect for Comrade A R Post Member
The G A R Wr B Archer Post adopts resolutions mourning comrade L S Stephenson. He was always ready to help comrades in distress and was loved and respected in the community. Resolutions publish in county papers, copies to his family, and placed on post records.
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G. A. R. Post
L. Stephenson
Archer Post G
A. R
Republicans Convention to Nominate Township Officers at Weavers Store
The Republican party of Wabash township will hold a convention at Weavers Store on Saturday March 15 at 2 p m to nominate candidates for township offices. Shirley Edgar Workers Committeemen.
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Wabash
Weaver's
Shirley
Edgar
County Supervisors Grant Transit Franchise and Bridge Work
The county board met with little business of public interest. A three year franchise for the Decatur Sullivan and Mattoon Transit Co was approved with voiding if not completed on time. Marshall township officials won a steel bridge over East Mill Creek at National road with an estimated 3000 dollars. Coroner Haslitt fee disputes settled in part with other cases to be collected from families. John G Setzer named judge of elections in Precinct J Wabash township replacing Walter Lackey.
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County Board of Supervisors
Decatur, Sullivan and Mattoon Transit Co
Commissioners of Highways
Marshall Township
East Mill Creek
Haslitt
John G. Setzer
J. Wabash Township
Walter Lackey
Two Young Children Die From Whooping Cough
Martha three and Bes sie eighteen months old, daughters of Mr and Mrs Hugh Stagg, died last Wednesday at their city home from whooping cough and pneumonia. Funeral services were at the family residence by Rev John Sweet and burial followed in Norris cemetery. It is the county s fifth fatal whooping cough case this winter as weakened systems led to pneumonia.
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Martha
Bessie
Hugh Stagg
John Sweet
Norris
Mrs Mary Schwartz Dies at 24 in Clarkaville
Mrs Mary Schwartz died Friday at her home near Clarkaville at age 24 years, 6 months. Funeral services were held Sunday. Born Aug 18, 1888, she was Mary Belle Kemper before marrying Samuel Schwartz Oct 10, 1908. Survived by husband two daughters one son and her father two sisters three brothers and many relatives.
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Samuel Schwartz
Clarkaville
Mary Belle Kemper
James and
Mattie Kemper
Governor Dunne Seeks Bipartisan Plan for Senate Win
Ananias Club criticizes Wilson as Dunne claims the president approved a bipartisan alliance to back Lawrence Sherman and James Hamilton Lewis for senator, with Colonel Lewis long term. Snow falls as Dunne doubles down, warning against a parallel Ananias club by Wilson.
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Dunne
Wilson
Washington
Illinois
Lawrence Sherman
James Hamilton Lewis
Lewis
White House
Trindis
Vocational Education Gains Ground in Marshall Schools
The United States Commission of Labor argues many students leave school for earnings or dissatisfaction. Parents often indifferent, teachers seek manual training and domestic science to keep pupils. Prof. Butler of Chicago and Prof. Lewis Williams urge introducing practical courses to retain students.
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United
States
Mar
Butler
University of “Chicago
Lewis Williams
Marshall
M. T. H. S. Notes on February month and attendance
February month closes with 94.7 percent attendance. Several students left due to illness including Harry Thompson Arley Draper y Atland Lockhart and Gladys Stewart. Some are out of school because scarlet fever is in town and others may return in the fall if possible. The Hutsonville game was canceled and the team has one remaining game against Garfield High in Terre Haute.
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Harry Thompson
Arley Draper
Y Atland, Lockhart
Gladys Stewart
Hutsonville
Garfield High
Terre , Haute
Public Sale in West Union Includes Livestock and Household Items
Public sale happening Thursday March 20 at the seller's home in old Green Wood four miles south of West Union. Items listed include three horses two mules one cow one brood sow nine shoats hay oats straw bur seed oats two bugles two driving harness sets seven organs including three Octave organs one piano player recently used and assorted household and kitchen furniture. Also seven lots in the first addition to West Union by D. W. Hult.
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Old Green Wood
Union
West Union
D. W. Hult
Marriage Licenses Proceed Amid Local Notices
Emory Vantled and Glenn Brown both of Melrose to James McEntyres and Louis Ellen Barrie both of Marshall Warn Sweitzer and Vinh Hammond both of Darwin to Jay Stoeltinix Greenup and Irene Lippencott Casey Claud Vickery and Ruth Eliott both of Casey Anderson F Simmons and Anna Maud Lovell both of Marshall Wayne Cline Melrose and Letha Garlin York
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Emory Vantled
Glenn Brown
Melrose
James McEntyres
Louis Ellen Barrie
Marshall
Warn Sweitzer
Vinh Hammond
Darwin
Jay Stoeltinix
Greenup
Irene Lippencott
Casey
Claud Vickery
Ruth ‘Eliott
Anderson F. Simmons
Anna
Maud Lovell
Wayne Cline
Letha
Garlin
York
Orange Township Republicans Hold Convention At Town House
Republicans of Orange Township plan a convention at the township house on Saturday March 15 at 3 p.m. The event aims to discuss leadership and party matters amid local discussions on salaries and candidate support.
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The
Republicans of
Orange
G. Coopers
China
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