Vote Probe in County Courthouse Fails to Find Evidence
A grand jury convened by Judge Scholfield examined alleged vote selling and political scandals but found no concrete proof. Testimony from Norman Bennett Lois Handy and others yielded no instances of illegal vote buying, though some cases were noted. The panel adjourned after reviewing a few minor matters and returning accusations against others.
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Circuit Court
Scholfield
Aby
iMegal
Hun
John “Phillips
John Welch
Filmer Short
Hiram. Hilbert
Alonzo Ox Miller
Stephensor
A. G. Dow
Himer'Fawley
Thalah’ Buckle
Harvey
Evans
M. Kelley
Geo. Spencer
James R
Burnett
Char Jes
John ‘Drummond
A Clay Cork
Otho
Guy
Broad‘hurnt
Charles Lee
Daniel’Thompson
J. R. Burnett
Foreman
Otho Tibbs
the &T Grand Jury
Norman ‘Bennett
The
Democrat
Eliing
Democratic Central Sggcommittee
Connelly
Sto Gach
Lois Handy
Terre Haute
Danville
Finatarn
County Board Probes Printing Contracts Amid Overcharges
The county board ordered an investigation into Bennett’s printing charges after reports of overpayments. A special committee from the printing panel and two others reviewed the matter and found no overcharges. Bills on file show instances of double and quadruple payments, sparking public scrutiny. The board mandated publishing the finding with penalties for noncompliance.
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County Board of Supervisors
Bennett
Committee On Printing
Brethren
Herald
Courtly option bill advances in temperance committee
The house temperance committee reported the courtly option bill with a recommendation that it pass. The brief session lasted only minutes before action moved the bill forward. Chairman Olson noted a likely delay before a final report to the House.
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House Temperance Committee
eBtep
City Candidates Appear for Mayor Role
The Herald notes several townsfolk willing to serve as mayor including incumbent John Tunney and contenders William Lutz and Robert Prewitt. City Clerk E A Bockard is urged by friends to run again, though salary and workload deter interest.
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Willin
the Herald
John Tunney
William Lutz
Robert Prewitt
E. A. Bockard
Harlan Will Is Probated With Executorship Named
The will of the late William A. Harlan was admitted to probate last Thursday. Edwin and Wilson Harlan are named executors without bond. About $8000 in property is disposed of. Miss Clara Schwanecke receives 1500, plus household furniture and library. The two daughters of Jack Harlan of Kuttawa Kentucky share one fourth each, with the remainder to Bawin Harlan, Wilson Harlan, and Mrs. Alex Payne each receiving one fourth.
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William A. Harlan
Edwin
Wilson Harlan
Clara. Schwanecke
Jack Harlan
Kuttawa, Ky
Tor Bawin Harlan
Wilson. Harlan
Helight
Alex Payne
Obituary: Mrs Piety Dow Rogers 78
Mrs. Piety Dow widow of James Rogers died at her home near Martinsville aged 78 years 10 months 9 days. She came from Ohio to Clark County in an early day. Born eleven children eight survive with 20 grandchildren and many relatives. She was mother of Rev Cs Rogers Charleston and Rev Asa Rogers. Funeral at Willis Chapel conducted by Rev D H Rupp.
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Piety Dow
James Rogers
Martinsville
Ohio
Clark County
Cs. “Ok. Rogers
Charleston
Asa Rogers
Willis Chapel
D ‘H. Rupp
Legislators Acquitted in Purchase Conspiracy Trial
State Senator S. C. Pemberton and Representative Joseph Bu Clark were found not guilty after a Springfield trial last week. Key witnesses D. W. Holtslaw and O. N. Frier testified about bribery offers tied to a furniture purchase for the state capitol, with Holtslaw noting a $1500 incentive and commissions.
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S. C. Pemberton
Joseph Bu, Clark
State Capitol
Springfield
D. W. Holtslaw
Iuka
O. N. Frier
Chicago
Derby Desk Company
Holstlaw
Ford-Johnson ‘Furniture Company
Frier
A. B. Johnson
Pemberton and
Clark
Pemberton
Senate
Weaver Sneed Wedding in Melrose Township
Sara Sneed wed Dennison man Ee Weaver at the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Sneed in Melrose on Sunday March 12. Rev Jesse A Stout officiated with Miss Billa Williams and Hollie Weaver as attendants. the couple will live on a farm near Dennison after April first.
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Samuel Sneed
Melrose Township
Sara
Ee Weaver
Dennison
John Maring
Engelmann
Jesse A. Stout
Martnsville
Billa Williams
West Union
Hollie Weaver
Mrs. Weaver
Plongering from Swift Colorado on a 480 acre potato patch
C A Huckaba writes from Swift Colorado that he is pleased with the country where a 480 acre potato patch sits on land rapidly settling and increasing in value. The land is level prairie with good soil and ample water from wells. Government land is nearly gone though some railroad land remains available at reasonable prices suitable for growing crops.
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C. A. Huckaba
Swift Colo
School Teacher Marries in Clarksville to Nellie Elledge
Ernest Murphy of Clarksville marries Nellie Elledge of Paris in a city ceremony. The bride is the youngest daughter of Elijah Elledge. the groom is a Clarksville school teacher and son of J R Murphy, a prosperous Clark County farmer.
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Ernest Murphy
Clarksville
Nellie Elledge
Paris
Elijah
Elledge
J% R. Murphy
Clark County
Conductor's Wife Shot Near Mt Carmel Home
The wife of Cairo division Big Four conductor J E Thurman was possibly fatally shot in bed at Mt Carmel Friday night. Thurman kept a loaded revolver under his pillow and says the weapon discharged while he half slept trying to replace it, bullet striking her abdomen and entering the spine.
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J. E. Thurman
Cairo
Big Four
Mt. Carmel
Thurman
Death of an Old Soldier Joseph Smith obituary
Joseph Smith born Ohio October 9 1838 died March 9 1911 aged 72 years five months. He served in Company K First Bissau Cavalry from 1861 to 1865, participated in the Arkansas campaign, and was a corporal. A G A R member and Plymouth M E Church deacon, he married Martha Bartlett in 1866 and fostered Edward Grant. Funeral at Plymouth church conducted by Rex Shock with interment nearby.
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Joseph Smith
Ohio
First Bissau Cavalry
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
York
Martha Bartlett
Edward Grant
M. E
Plymouth
Joe
Plymouth Church
Rex
Mear By
Republicans Hold Township Conventions in March Meetings
The Republican groups in Orange, Andersen, Melrose, Wabash, Marshall, Darwin, and York townships schedule conventions in March to nominate township officers, supervisors, highway commissioners, and fill vacancies. A poultry fanciers meeting plans a temporary association and a later show in the city.
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Orange Township
J. G. Cooper
Andersen Township
Henry Kile
Cent
Melrose Township
Melrose
P. F
Darwin Township
Washington School House
J. W. Hartzler
York Township
Invest -Union
Awe of
Bitchell
Wills Taylor
Ben -Legore
Aeas
Real Estate Transfers Record From Local Registry
A summary list shows numerous real estate transfers with buyers, sellers and prices across Casey Martinsville and surrounding tracts. Notable transfers include W J David to Ora Snyder Lot 25 Jasper Ave Place for 100 dollars and M R Atkisson to Elva Philips Lot 74 Dulaney’s 6th Casey for 150 dollars.
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W J David
Ora M Snyder
Jasper Ave
Casey
Ray ‘Gallatin
Nina B
Tibbs
Martinsville
Garrett Wall
Richard Wall
Bii
Clerks
R Atkisson
Elva
Philips
Dulaney
Sylvester Hazen
John Hazen
En Star
Thomas ‘Potts
John Fawver
Edgar Volkers
O Ray E
Walter Ffick
al Thompson
Garrison
Ritta
Revival Week at Christian Church Begins Sunday
Christian Church and Sunday school announce a weeklong revival starting Sunday with services at 7 30 pm The Sunday morning theme is Soul Winning and the evening message The A B C of the Gospel A Sunday school thermometer rose last Sunday and organizers hope for further growth Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 pm All are invited D D Burt pastor
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Soul Winning
The
D. D. Burt
Ministers Denounce Senators at Charleston Meeting
At a mass meeting in Charleston on Thursday night ministers denounced Senators Cullom and Lorimer and censured 19 Hindis legislature members who sent a telegram congratulating Cullom and Lorimer. Rev Parker Shields spoke as district superintendent of the M E church, and G F S Anderson, former county judge, presented the resolutions.
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Charleston
Cullom
Lorimer
Hiindis
Parker Shields
M. E. Church
G. F
Anderson
Early Coal Co Shifts Works to New Site West of City
The Early Coal Company has moved its machinery from a prospect hole several miles west of the city to a new location. Rumors persist of potentially important discoveries in the nearby area.
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Early Coal Co
Vicin
Revival helper from Peru faces typhoid fever case
Rev. Bawari and c Ewald aided Rev. RD J Nitsch during revival services at the Evangelical church. A former pastor of the Terre Haute church is reported in Peru with typhoid fever.
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Bawari
C. Ewald
RD . J. Nitsch
Terre
Haute
Peru
Farmer Paralyzed in Serious Illness Report
A farmer named Morton Guyer is reported paralyzed following an illness or accident. Details are scarce but the incident involves a deathly or severe health event affecting the agricultural worker community.
Washington’s Rock Creek region attracts visitors to elegant estates
The writer tours Washington DC’s northwest Rock Creek area, noting its beauty and rapid changes since 14 years ago. He describes bridges like Connecticut Avenue and Massachusett Avenue, the scenic valley, trees, and pathways, painting the district as a growing mecca of grand residences and refined living.
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Washington, D. C
Rock? Creek
Giet
Rock Creek
Big Creek
Marshall
Potomac
Bled Four
Vandalia
Mars
Connecticut Avenue
Hants Avenue
Massachusettan Avenue
Zoological Park
Bae
Washington
Rock Creek Valley
Connecticut
Setts Avenue
Merica
Zac Rey
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Charles. Parker
Syllene
Mose
Ee Sohaied
Coon Ns Brown
Ho Spith
Gyro R
Our
County, Board
Harlan Will
Plongering
In, Colorado
Lee
Aioe
Morton
W. Wwabaah Sp
Poultry “Association
F Daugherty
John Heath
Orly Cumberland
Robi Thompson
L S McFarling
Clara J Gregg
W A Hendrix
Emma Curtis Et al
HC Stewart
Walter C. Williams
Same
H. Brown
Chase Nickles
Ella Montgomery
Christian Church
Coal Company
Morton Guyer
Negt
Mr. Bell
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