Supervisors Hold Secret Session On County Finances
The SaGeL county board met privately with auditor Ray Drennan to review financial and administrative conditions. No report was issued, but officials warned of serious finances as Marshall turned off county water and power for unpaid bills. A plan to finance short term difficulties was promised.
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Sagel
County Board of Supervisors
Drennan
City of
Marshall
Court House
Circuit’ Court
Marshall Man's Mother Dies in Montpelier Indiana
E L Taylor returned home after being called to Montpelier Indiana for his mother Mrs BH A Taylor who died aged 85 at her daughter Mrs S O Wearly's home. The body was taken to Spartansburg Pennsylvania for burial. She leaves two sons E L of Marshall and Floyd in Wayne Michigan and a daughter Mrs Wearly.
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ER. L. Taylor
Montpelier
Indiana
BH. A. Taylor
Taylor
S. O. Wearly
Spar
Tanaburg
E.L
Marshall
Floyd
Wayne
Michigan
Andy
A. B
Ida Frick
A. W. Carhart
Terre Haute
Court actions report estate settlements and notices
The county court reports estate matters including approvals of inventories appraisements and orders to record. Will filings petitions for sale of personal property and hearings set for May. Administrators appointed such as Alorizo Cook for Daniel Ruppert. bonds and oaths verified. adjustments and letters ordered for multiple estates.
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Bennett
Charles
Draper
David W. Jones
Bill
Iinventory
B. B. Perry
Daniels, Ruppert
Alorizo Cook
Daniel C. Ruppert
Elcher
Spittler Receives Police Summons For Wrong Parking In Paris
Dan Spittler a garage man from Marshall was cited for wrong parking and leaving his motor running unattended while he stopped at a bank. Justice Overton Bosstick dismissed the case after hearing his explanation that he thought he killed the in tor and did not intend to violate any ordinance.
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Paris
Dan Spittler
Mershall
Justice of the Peace
Overton Bosstick
Spittler
Justice Bosstick
Boys Drive Away With Gas After Buying Oil
Three youths drove to P. R. Hill grocery on East Main Street and fled with five gallons of gas after asking for oil. Mr. Hill pursued but could not catch them and called Terre Haute police. Kenneth Wood 19 and Louis Walton 18 of Tulsa were in a stolen Chevrolet coupe from Coffeyville Kansas. George Miller 17 of Chicago said he was picked up nearby and denied theft. They were jailed in Terre Haute to await Coffeyville authorities.
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P. R. Hill
East Main Street
Mr. Hill
Terre Haute
Louis Walton
Tulsa
Okla
Coffeyville
Kansas
George Miller
Chicago
St. Louis
Former Marshall Woman Tops in Sales at Maisonette
Friends of Laura Adams of Gary Indiana celebrate her sales career with Maisonette stores in Gary and Terre Haute. In one year she earned the assistant sales manager post and two service pins after relocating from Marshall.
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Laura Adams
Gary
Indiana
Maisonette Srocks
Terre Haute
Week's Recorded Transfers
Edith Boswell and husband transfer land in 32-59-11 to Murl Anderson and wife for $1. Dorlé-Mann to W. H Werkheiser, lot for $100. Lillie Brandenstein and husband to Thomas Craig, lot in Marshall for $1. Lottie Alberty to Lillie Fleeger in Martinsville for $2. Thomas Craig and wife to Earl Binney and wife, lot in Marshall for $1. Emmett Moorhouse to James Graham land in 26-12-11 for $1. Jobin W. Childe and wife to Claude W McDaniel and wife in Martinsville for $2. W. F. Ormiston and wife to John E. Foxland in 28-11-11 for $1. Oblate $100.
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Edith Boswell
Murl Anderson
Dorlé-Mann
W. H Werkheiger
Lot
Casey
Lillie ‘Brandenstein
Thomas “Craig
Lot Marshall
Lottie
Alberty
Lillie Fleeger
Martinsville
Thomas Craig
Earl
Binney
Erry
Unclear Booster Bill Message Promises Self Help
The fragmentary text suggests a booster claim about relieving burdens by own effort. It mentions pay rent, moving, and avoiding inconveniences, implying a message of personal responsibility and satisfaction from self reliance. No verifiable names or locations are readable.
Officer 666 Sketch Delights Marshall Band Night
Large crowds attend the seventh annual Marshall Chamber of Commerce band play at the Pythian Theatre. The show, featuring local talent Misses Miriam Brewster Augusta O Neal Kathryn Bassett and Messrs. William Malloy J R Hornbrook John Brandenstein Frank Casteel D E Sowers Sam Prevo Ward LaRue James Colgrove C V Taubenneck A L Akers Virgil Claypool and Drew Casteel, drew bigger crowds and earned more than last year. County Superintendent Harold Bright directed.
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Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Pythian Theatre
Miriam Brewster
Augusta O’neal
Kathryn Bassett
William Malloy
J. R. Hornbrook
John Brandenstein
Frank Casteel
D. E. Sowers
Governor Small's debt to state to be determined
In Springfield Illinois March 16 the Supreme Court has ordered Gov Small to account for interest receipts on state funds while he was State Treasurer in 1916 and 1917. A May 12 hearing before Master in Chancery Charles Briggle will determine the amount, with former Attorney General Brundage claiming the sum may reach about $1,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Supreme Court
Gov. Small
Chancey
Charles Briggle
Circuit Court
Burton
Master In Chancery
Brundage
Marshall Woman Falls Breaks Right Limb
Mrs. Levi J. Weir fell outdoors near her home on the west paved road last week injuring her right leg. The fall caused a broken bone and she was treated for the injury.
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Marshall
Levi J. Weir
Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices from Marshall Area
Several Marshall area obituaries note deaths including Mrs Elizabeth Clough 82 at home of daughter Mrs Ben Spangler with services at her daughter's home and burial in Brick cemetery. Other notices cite Norma Jean Bohn four months, Kendall Joe Pine 29, Mary Ella Utterback 19, Charles E Sullivan, Andrew Henderson Sizemere 74, and Ida Frick with service details and interment at nearby cemeteries.
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Elizabeth Clough
Ben Spangler
R. C. Mowery
Norma Jean Bohn
Frank Bohn
Darwin
Marshall Cemetery
Mary Ella Utterback
Tim Larrigan
Edgaz
County voters seek mail ballots for April 13 primary
Clark County voters away from home on primary day write County Clerk L. H. Atkins asking for absentee ballots to mail back in time. Last day for county candidates to withdraw is March 24 with ballots printable after that date. Absentee timing hinges on mail return, not clerk delays.
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Clark County
L. H. Atkins
Two Candidates File for City Election In Various Wards
Two candidates have filed for the city election set for Tuesday April 20. In the third ward Clay Montgomery filed on the citizens ticket. In the first ward Robi Scholfield filed on the citizens ticket. No other candidates have filed according to the latest information.
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Clay Montgomery
Robi Scholfield
Redecorating of Methodist Church Nears Completion
Interior redecorating of the Methodist church is nearly finished with the auditorium now featuring grey walls trimmed in blue. Seats have been varnished and the class in fare is nearing completion this week. The Marshall City Library reports new fiction on the pay shelf including The World’s Best Stories of 1936 and works by H L Wilson Basil King Temple Bailey. Mrs. W A Satterfield was taken to Robinson hospital for treatment Wednesday night.
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Methodist Church
Mazahall
Jane
H. ‘L. Wilson
California
Tane
Atory Tanip
Sanurday Evening Post
Walertiga
Basil King
Hussband
Temple Baileye
Temple Bailey
W. A. Satterfield
Robinson Hospital
Smith Murder Trial Progressing In Detail
Judge Walter Brewer presides as Wesley Smith faces murder charges in Clark County Circuit Court over Abe Clouse's death. The jury was completed by noon amid a crowded courtroom. the defense, led by Judge W. T. Hollenbeck, signals a self defense claim.
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Walter Brewer
Clark County
Wesley Smith
Abe Clouse
W. T. Hollenbeck
Dr Merrill of Chicago To Speak At Congregational Church
The Rev C C Merrill of Chicago will deliver seven addresses at the Congregational church starting Sunday March 28. He is secretary of the Illinois state conference of Congregational churches and is noted for scholarship and leadership. Topics cover religion and modern questions with sessions Sunday through Friday including Shall We Give Up Religion and Does Christianity Have Any Appeal to Red Blooded Youth.
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C. C Merrill
Chicago
Congregational
Merrill
Illinois State Conference of Congregational Churches
Byrum Sale At West End Wagon Yard Auctions 25 Horses
Knowles and Kesler were the auctioneers at the J S Byrum sale in West End Wagon Yard. Twenty five head of range horses sold at an average of 82 50 per head. Mr Byrum hails from Decatur.
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BYRUM
West End Wagon Yard
Knowles & Kesler
West End
Mr Byrum
Decatur
Mathews Rehired as Caretaker at Marshall Tourist Park
John Mathews has been re employed as caretaker of the Marshall Tourist Park for the coming tourist season.
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Mathews
John Mathews
Marshall
Martinsville Horseman Dies At Home At 1 A M
Martinsville Illinois March 13 DC Swallums 71 years old veteran horseman died at his home in the east part of town at 1 oclock Friday morning He trained horses for 35 years and is survived by his widow and two daughters Mrs William Rogers of Martinsville and Mrs Robert Owens of Indianapolis Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 oclock Sunday afternoon with burial in Ridgelawn cemetery.
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Kendall Joe Pine
Clinton
Indiana
Geo. Pine
Marshall
Martinsville
Lit
Swallums
Illinois
William Rogers
Robert Owens
Indianapolis
Ridgelawn
Marshall Girl's Marriage Announced This Week
Mr and Mrs E Read announce the marriage of their daughter Alma to Emil B Freeman on Tuesday September 23 1924 in West Lebanon Indiana. Mrs Freeman formerly worked for Ohio Oil Company. The couple will reside at 1344 South Street Terre Haute after April first.
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E. Read
Alma
Emil B. Freeman
West Lebanon
Indiana
Free
Ohio Oil Company
Freeman
William” Freemarff
Terre Haute
Lygan Redecorating National Cafe Interior
Russell Lycan proprietor of the National Cafe plans interior painting and redecorating the restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Lycan
National Cafe
Senator Capper Proposes Law Against Feeble Minded Marriage
Florence Alabama Herald reports Senator Capper proposes a national law forbidding marriage of feeble minded persons. The proposal aims to curb perceived social and hereditary issues by limiting unions, prompting debate on civil rights and eugenics era policies.
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Capper
Cupid
Florence
Ala
Herald
Township conventions nominate candidates for April election
Township meetings outline candidate nominations. Darwin and Wabash Republicans name supervisors clerks and assessors with Democrats fielding counterparts. Casey Democrats nominate Dr L H Johnson for supervisor as Republicans await Tom Wright. Tomorrow Republicans meet in Orange Melrose York Johnson Westfield. Democrats meet in Darwin Orange Melrose Marshall with Anderson events Monday.
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Darwin
Orange
Melrose
Marshall
Anderson
Darwin Township
John Paddock
George Mundorf
Walter Garwood
Wabash Township
al Dow
William Sears
Nelson Hutchinson
Frank Gelsert
Joe Ramsey
Frank Henderson
Casey Township
L. H Johnson
Tom Wright
York
Johnson
Westfield
Marshall Fire Crews Respond To Three Blazes In Week
The Marshall fire department was called to three fires in under a week. A roof fire at Jr Snedeker’s home in the northwest damaged the roof likely from the flue. Sherman Irwin’s home in the east was struck by a roof fire. Clyde Knowles’ smoke house north of Marshall lost its roof. Estimated damage about 50 dollars.
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Marshall Fire Department
Jr. Snedeker
Marshall
Sherman
Irwin
Clyde Knowles
Missionary Society to Stage The Temple of Plays Pageant
The Missionary Society of the Methodist church will present The Temple of Plays pageant at the church Sunday evening at seven. It features twelve speaking parts and a short dramatic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Ata
Community Meeting at Asbury Postponed in City Notice
The Asbury church community meeting is postponed to a future date as officials issue a city notice. Details and new timing are to be announced by city representatives and church organizers.
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Asbury
Bury
Afl Atateman
Marriage Licenses Granted in Several Counties
Verle Huddleston 22 Adva Inez C Anlt 20 Advance Harry H Griffith 25 Green Berniece E McClean 23 Greenville Wesley Howard Wilson 20 Casey Edna Ruth Kelley 24 Casey Earl Higgins 22 Flat Rock Ruth Eva Pinkstaff 18 Birds Lewis C Morris 21 Danville Evith Morgan Watterson 18 Danville Ralph Rollings 28 Terre Haute Lote Dixon 21 Terre Haute Alhainan Davis 24 Marshall Opal Liffick 16 West Union.
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Verle Huddleston
Adva
Alhainan Davis
Marshall
Opal Liffick
West Union
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Davison
Elledge
Lee
Forsythe
Hammond
Wright
Paddock
Burr
Guinnip
Marshall Man
Montpelier, Ind
Squire
Grat Bideloay
Mannies
Alhainan’ Davis
Opal ‘Liffick
Snyder
Tom
Craig
Marshall Woman
Eady
Bright
Small
Sharles E Sullivan
higiHeme
Ortlock
G. G.“Ross
Howard Leach
Andrew Henderson Sizemere
Wabash
Livingston Church
E. ‘Glendenning
Mickie
NIGAM
Marshall City Library
DR. Merrill
Congregational Church
Wabash Two
Nelson Hutchingon
the Herald
Margaret Dunlava
Bernard Nay
Matilda Rogers
Helen Craig
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