California Letter notes bargains and local updates
A California letter from Terminal reports bargain prices on domestic ware and groceries from Fred Gorham’s space, local freight costs from Butler Bros., in season vegetables like peas and asparagus, and fruit varieties such as Winesaps and Langford apples. It also covers family news, rain after 20 months, naval torpedo practice near the coast, and local enterprises including chickens and pigeons.
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Calif
Herald
Fred Gorham
Butler Bros
Chicago
Gorhams
Norine O’neill
Bros. la
Norine
Iris
Leslie Lynn
Los Angeles
Fenimore Cooper
Joe Stark
Livne
Long Hoeach
Cherry
Russell
University
Los i
Angeles
Casona
Agia
Veteran Hutchens Dies at 65 in Auburn Area
Civil War veteran John W. Hutchens of the Wilder Brigade died Wednesday night at his Auburn area home from Brights disease. He was 65 and survived by two wives and twelve children.
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John W. Hutchens
Wilder Brigade
Auburn
Bright
Woman Nearly Dies After Carbolic Acid Mix Up
Otto Eggebrecht found his wife almost unconscious after she mistook throat wash for carbolic acid. Doctors revived her, noting only a small amount had been swallowed, and she escaped serious injury.
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Otto Eggebrecht
Special Easter Services Arranged for Next Sunday
Easter programs are planned at the First Congregational church on March 27 with a morning and evening service. Miss Hite Miss Nitsche Mr Butler and Mr Cole form the quartet for the 10 45 program and Rev A W Miles will deliver the Easter sermon. The 7 pm service features An Easter story and Song Service directed by Miss Helen Hite with Miss Andrews as reader. A separate Easter service at the Methodist church opens at 10 30 with an orchestra cantata The Risen King performed by the choir.
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First Congregational Church
Miss Hite
Miss Nitsche
Butler
Mr Cole
A W. Miles
Oil Development Slows in Illinois Field This Spring
The Illinois oil field shows reduced activity compared with last year as spring approaches. Deep drilling lengthens time between wells and limited prospects hinder tool demand. Principal work remains in defined territories with sands already encountered. Completions last week totaled 1875 barrels across Crawford, Lawrence, and Clark counties.
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Tiillinois
Crawford County
Lawrence
Clark
Farm Residence Destroyed By Fire In Lower Wabash Township
The farm residence of D. C. Macke in Lower Wabash township burned last Wednesday night destroying the building and its contents. The origin of the fire is unknown and the family escaped in night clothes. Insurance covers the loss.
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D. C. Macke
Wabash Township
Public Health Lecture by Dr Memenway in Court House
Dr Memenway a Chicago authority on public health will lecture on Public Health and Preventive Measures at the court house Wednesday evening April 6 at 7 30 invited by local physicians and the public is invited to hear him
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Memenway
Chicago
Court House
Hemenway
School Days Recalled by Early Clark County Pioneers
Ed Herald responds to Mr Tip Johnson about surviving pioneers who attended early Clark County schools. He recalls Fox as a 1850s teacher possibly at Coombs log cabin, lists Freeman and Sanders families, Horner and Sanders, James Mundy of York, Richard Alexander of Melrose, and Robert Francis of Martinsville, and invites correspondence from other old pioneers.
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Ed Herald
Tip Johnson
S. C Fox
Winter Fox
Fox
Coombs School
Mr Johnson
Freeman
Mary Jane Freeman
Sanders
John Horner
Mrs Sanders
Anderson Township
James Mundy
York Township
Richard Alexander
Melrose Township
Robert Francis
Martinsville Township
Tip
Marshall
Granville Freeman
Real Estate Transfers Featured In Local Deed Listings
A sequence of transfers shows multiple buyers and sellers exchanging parcels across towns including Marshall Martinsville and Clarksville. Amounts range from 10 to 6000 dollars for lots acres tracts and several property descriptions with quarter sections and ad plans.
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L Carney
Seymour Hurst
Orig Marshall
Winfield S Figg
John L Figg
Darwin
C Grable
B F Johnson
Walnut Prairie
Frank Duncan Et al
H O Athey
Martinsville
Jno E Edwards
Wash Kreager
F Strader
Davis Swickard
Westfield
James E Millhouse
Malinda C Murphy
Clarksville
S Reed
Sarah A Kite
Casey
J B Cornwell Et al
Wm McCarrell
H_ Doll
Mary E Reese
Manly
Marshall
William Lutz
Daniel Emerson
Outlet
Archer
Ira Thompson
Carl Shaffner
Chester Hix
Same
Newton Chronic
John W Helmer
Circuit Court Adjourns as Docket Set for Today
Circuit court adjourned last Friday and reconvenes today to take up the criminal docket. The grand jury, which met yesterday after returning six indictments including Bert Hubbard and Charles Hull for horse stealing, and Terra Blaco for kidnapping, also disposed of cases such as McG Cochonour vs Green and Geo Lancaster vs Davison. Divorces granted include Elma Kittinger from John Kittinger and Edith Eden from Marquis Eden.
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Circuit Court
Bert Hubbard
Charles Hull
Clarence Col Vin
W A. Adams
Frank Miller
Terra Blaco
Harry
Clara Conrad
Chas Bair
Og Cochonour
Geo Lancaster
B M_ Davison
B Bean
W A Adams
David Claypool
G W Orndorff
Chas McCurdy
Elma Elma Kittinger
John A. Kittinger
Edith Eden
Marquis Eden
Edna Hamilton
Wm H Hamilton
Grace N Smith
Charley O Smith
Henry Knipe's Energy Drives Local Road Boost
Robinson resident H H Knipe has shown persistence and vision in promoting regional transportation improvements. He shifted from pushing the Southwestern steam road from Terre Haute to Cairo to advocating an electric route, relying on paper persistence and patience to advance the plan for Robinson and nearby areas.
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H H. Knipe
Robinson
Terre Haute
Cairo
Merom Station
Knipe
Robinsonites
Merom Herald
Marshall Lady Emily Harlan Payne Dies After Illness
Emily Harlan Payne a longtime Marshall resident died at her daughter Mary Hedrick's home on West Main Street after a long illness. She was born March 12 1842 in Marshall the eldest daughter of Justin and Lucinda Harlan and married Alex M Payne on March 8 1860. She leaves six children William A of Chicago Edwin H of Indianapolis Sallie Scott deceased Mary Hedrick Clara E Stroop and Curtis C Payne. four brothers Edward William Wilson Justin Harlan. Funeral services were held at the home with Rev E L Pletcher and a solo by Frank Cole and interment followed in the local cemetery.
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Emily H Harlan
Marshall
Justin
Lucinda Harlan
Alex M Payne
William A
Chicago
Edwin H
Indianapolis
Sallie Scott
Paducah Kentucky
Mary Hedrick
Clara E Stroop
St. Louis
Curtis C Payne
Edward William
Wilson Harlan
Justin Harlan
Kattawa
Kentucky
Payne
Hedrick
West Main Street
Presbyterian Church
E. L. Pletcher
Frank Cole
Mrs Catherine Stewart Passes at Marshall After Long Illness
Catherine Sparks Stewart born April 25 1831 in Jackson County Indiana died March 19 1910 at her home east Main Street Marshall aged 78 years 10 months 22 days She married Zadoc Stewart in 1852 with five children four sons and one daughter D F and C T of Fisk Missouri Harris and Sara of Marshall James died 1875 After 1873 husband died and family moved to Marshall She was a Christian all her life member of United Brethren then Christian church She bore long illness with patience and leaves a brother Major A Sparks of Robinson and a sister Mrs Wilson of Paris plus six grandchildren Funeral held Monday at the Christian church officiated by Rev E L Pletcher
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Catherine Sparks
Jackson County
Indiana
East Main Street
Marshall
Zadoc Stewart
James
D. F
C T
Fisk
Harrison
Sara
Galesburg
Stewart
United Brethren Church
Christian Church
Major A. Sparks
Robinson
Wilson
Paris
Srx
Rev E L. Pletcher
Israel
Notice of Due Bills at Union Shoe Store
Due bills from H Martin and Dol son and Craig's grocery stores are accepted for full value in trade at the Union Shoe Store.
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H Martin
Dolson & Craig
Union Shoe
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples
Carroll Craig 24 of West Union and Golda Davison 21 of Melrose marry John L Spangler 29 of Marshall and Lena McDaniel 26 of Marshall wed Charles Kessler 23 of Wabash and Rosa Brooks 18 of Fairmount. Leonard Ashley 21 of Casey marries Mary Donner 17 of Casey.
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Carroll Craig
West Union
Golda Davison
Melrose
John L. Spangler
Marshall
Lena McDaniel
Charles Kessler
Wabash
Rosa Brooks
Fairmount
Leonard Ashley
Casey
Mary Donner
Beach dredging sparks protests over harbor deepening
The text describes a pipe discharging mud onto a beach as dredging aims to deepen the inner harbor. Residents object to sand loss and disfiguring mud, with repeated protests noted while distant Palos Verdes hills and fog clouds frame the scene.
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Verdes
San Pedro
Polit
Seldom Resign Postmaster Sackett of Garden Prairie
C B E Sackett of Garden Prairie Boone county Illinois, appointed by Lincoln in 1862, has held the postmastership for fifty two years and will resign on April 7 ending a long continuous service.
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C. BE. Sackett
Garden Prairie
Boone County
Ill
Lincoln
Will Reise
West Union Social Notes and Local Events
Roscoe Pratt was home over Sunday James Eaton remains ill Henry Crum and wife visited Martinsville Sunday Several from here attended court in Marshall last week J T Crail of Terre Haute moved into the St Carlyle property Clarence Eaton of Mt Carmel visited friends Saturday to Monday W 10 Poorman and family Marshall relatives over Sunday Carroll Pratt departs Wednesday for Long Beach Calif Zelpha Couchman departs Wednesday for Los Animas Colo for extended visit The farce All a Mistake presented here Thursday and Saturday nights was well attended The spring term of school opened with good attendance.
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James Eaton
Henry Crum
Martinsville
Marshall
J. T Cralil
Terre Haute
St Carlyle
Clarence Eaton
Mt Carmel
Poorman and Family
Carroll Pratt
Long Beach
Calif
Zelpha Couchman
Los Anamis
Colo
Mussel Digging Sets Stage for Rising Prices
Preparations resume along the Wabash River for mussel digging as spring weather returns and water levels fall. Demand for mother of pearl drives higher prices, with shells now quoted at 20 to 25 dollars per ton, up from about 2 1/2 dollars previously.
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Wabash River
Well Located Stand For Carpenter Shop For Sale
Well located stand suitable for carpenter repair or smith shop for sale. Easy terms. Might consider trade for a small piece of clear land. Owner, care of Herald.
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Herald
Shorthorn Bull For Sale Near Clarksville
Registered bull aged for service described as extra good from Pride of Fancy. Located one mile south of Clarksville. Inquiries via Claypool & Son at Marshall store.
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Clarksville
Claypool & Son, Marshall
Democratic Nomination Report With OCR Errors Unclear
An OCR sourced notice shows a Democratic nomination fragment with garbled names and places. The legible bits reference a township, an election, and a possible candidate, but the missing text prevents a clear outcome or date. The readable content hints at party activity and a local nominee.
Fragmentary notice reads inspection details and spring opening
Vague OCR fragment hints at an inspection event and spring opening. It names no clear people or organizations and lacks concrete dates or locations, making precise summary difficult.
Republicans Nominate At Largely Attended Township Meeting
The Republican township convention drew a large crowd last Saturday and named a strong ticket. B M Davison was elected chairman. For assessor J Ward Peck led with 76 votes to 5 for Ingram. For collector Wm Knipe and Edgar Nay were proposed with Nay urging Knipe by acclamation. W F Taylor and Ernest Walker sought town clerk, Taylor 45 votes to 40 for Walker. I W English was acclaimed for commissioner of highways to succeed himself.
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Harmony
B M Davison
J Ward Peck
W. Ingram
Peck
Ingram
Wm. Knipe
Edgar Nay
Nay
Mr. Knipe
W F Taylor
Ernest Walker
Taylor
Walker
W English
Morgan-Hurst Nuptials Sat at Esquire Benson Martin
Sunday morning at the office of Esquire Benson Martin Henry Morgan Jr and Rosa Hurst were married. Rosa is the second daughter of Arnold Hurst of Auburn township and beloved for her Christian character. Henry is the son of George Morgan, a Auburn township farmer. They will establish a farm home near his parents with bright prospects. Several relatives attended.
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Esquire
Benson Martin
Henry Morgan Jr
Rosa Hurst
Arnold Hurst
Auburn Township
Yonius
George Morgan
Abel Johnson
Missie Nellie Kanamacher
Anna Reed
Clara Morgan
Ethel
Clara Hurst
Ira Murphy
Greene Hurst
Chas. Cline
Cairo Mob Probe: Third Grand Jury Impaneled
The third Cairo grand jury was impaneled within ninety days and told by Judge Wm. N. Butler to investigate the recent race riots. Sheriff Fred D. Nellis summoned the panel consisting largely of business men and white residents from every local church. Butler urged officers must be supported to enforce the law and warned against public interference that could mislead authorities.
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Cairo
Wm. N. Butler
Fred D. Nellis
Local notes and election results from the township
Last week grand jurors including Mat Snyder and John Trefz met as jurors. Peach buds are reportedly killed while many fields show oats sowing. Aunt Juda Coons worsened late last week and recovery seems doubtful. Mrs Maude Peck of Marshall visited relatives Emanuel Clapp and spouse. Republicans held township convention nominating J W Davias town supervisor Emery Davis town clerk Henry Millhouse Veg Nay as collector and War Plenner as highway commissioner. Democrats claim about a 50 vote majority in Dolson and note Davis loss two years ago to a strong opponent. campaign promises and turnout discussed.
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Mat Snyder
John Trefz
Juda Coons
Maude Peck
Marshall
Emanuel Clapp
J. W. Davias
Emery Davis
Henry Millhouse
Veg Nay
Plenner
Hay
Dolson
Kute W. Davis
Can’ Idem
Iireet
Wileik ‘Fens
High Rant
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J R Sullivan
W C Wise
Wm Fawley
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the Mortuary Record
E. H. Payne
Catherine Stewart
Roscoe Pratt
South Dolson
Clarence Goeckler
Timothy
John Kirchner
Ham Clapp
George Claypool
Frank Babcock and
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Thomas Babcock
Tarmend Telephone, Company
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