Good times in Oklahoma settle for home seekers
In Texas county Oklahoma a long nostalgia piece extols the land as a sunlit, prosperous frontier. It notes rail connections via Rock Island, thriving cattle and Hereford stock, the Panhandle’s two agricultural schools, and the Clark county settlers G C Taggart J Stateler Bird McDaniel W Phillippe J N Cooper J R Cooper. It praises climate, health gains, and friendly community spirit drawing east‑side families seeking affordable homes and stable prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Texas County
Oklahoma
Great West
Rock Island Railroad
Pacific Coast
Clark County
G. C. Taggart
John Stateler
Bird McDaniel
Winton Phillippe
J. N. Cooper
J. R. Cooper
C. A. Johnson
S. A. Taggart
Willis Elliott
State Agricultural School
Goodwell
Panhandle
Illinois
Sunshine
Arizona
J. S. M. Phillippe
Schaefer Abel Wedding Hearts Marshall Farm Scene
The second daughter Marie Rose Schaefer wed Frederick Wil yan Abel at the Ernst home Wednesday evening. Rev J W Fellers officiated at five o clock in the presence of family. Madeline Burgett played the processional and a wedding dinner followed. They will operate a farm south of Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schaefer
Ernst
Marie Rose
Frederick Wil- Yan Abel
J. W. Fellers
Madeline Burgett
Marshall
County Sets February War Savings Record
Countywide sales of War Savings Stamps reached 3080.75 in February with Edgar County at 2940 Crawford 1802 Lawrence 1946 Wabash 236 Cumberland 1881 led by named counties showing strong totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Edgar County
Crawford
Lawrence
Wabash
Cumberland
Death of a Pioneer Daniel Curran Dies at 93
Daniel Curran longtime county resident of Douglas township died Monday at his home aged 93. He leaves seven sons. Funeral services were held today at St Marys church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Curran
Douglas Township
St. Mary’s Church
Change at Artisan Millwork Co to chair production
Next week Artisan Millwork Co. will implement a management change with C. E. Williams replaced as manager by Melvin Behner and Martin Henry named superintendent. The plant will shift from a general line of furniture and inside finish to producing exclusively chairs already under manufacture for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artisan Millwork Co
C. E. Williams
Melvin Behner
Martin Henry
Big Four rails laid Crossville to Eldorado to Cairo line
The Mt Carmel Republican reports heavy new rails are being laid from Crossville to Eldorado and the Danville to Cairo section will be rebuilt. The heavier rails promise faster passenger service and fewer wrecks of coal drags, reducing dangerous track sections and improving traffic overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Carmel Republican
Crossville
Eldorado
Danville
Cairo
Circuit Court Roundup Records Ten Indictments and Dismissals
The circuit court moved swiftly this week with ten indictments by the grand jury headed by Thos Craig. Numerous cases were dismissed or settled by agreement. divorces and partitions were decided, foreclosures decreed, and a probation officer resignation accepted. Linn vs Spence harnesses a secondhand auto sale case on trial, echoing the Dinger houn’ dog legend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Grand Jury
Thos. Craig
J. O. Jacques
C. M. Browning
Kenneth Colvin
D. P. Fleeger
W. S. Emrich
Sarah Foraker
J. C. Thompson
Earl Finney
J. B. Naly
Byram & Baird
Nathan Tingley
E D. Fox
M N. Stimpson
W. F. Wood
L. M. Maggart
Nellie Sterns
Bert Sterns
Martin Wernz
W. O. Morris
Jerome Harrod
R. E. Danner
Sue Hasting
Wm. Hasting
Goldie Thornton
Henry Thornton
Martha A. Packer
Ottawer Packer
Dora Clements
Wm. Clements
Same
Lloyd Moss
Lote Gray
B. J. Griffith
Trout
York
Mary O. York
Wm. Smith
John
Myles
Chag. Ditzenberger
Ruth Ditzenberger
Mary L. Rolisod
Linn
Spence
Lieut Harlan Returns to Marshall After War Service
Lieut Lewis Harlan veteran of Spanish and Canadian forces visits Marshall, sharing stories of his 12 years in the regular army and four in the navy aboard the Marblehead. Decorated after Vimy Ridge and Cambrai, he describes battles and his modest view of wartime actions. A note from Mr. Dewey addresses city light and water plant sale debates in the mayoral race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Harlan
M. M
Marshall
Judd
Florida
John
Mr. Harlan
Cuba
Philippines
Marblehead
Presidio
San Francisco
Gen. Pershing
United States
Canada
Herald
Vimy Ridge
Cambrai
Brewer to Succeed Cannon in Congress Reported
The Charleston Courier quotes a good authority that Uncle Joe Cannon will retire next year from Congress and that Circuit Judge Walter Brewer would succeed him. Brewer denies candidacy, saying he cannot consider it for many reasons and prefers his current position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Courier
Joe” Cannon
Walter Brewer
Obituary Notices for Clarence Stogsdill and William Vanpelt
Clarence Stogsdill, 28, died after a surgical operation at Union Hospital Terre Haute. Son of Jerome Stogs dill of Wabash township, he leaves a wife, three daughters and two brothers. funeral was held at Dunlap. William Riley Vanpelt, born near Martinsville on May 23, 1885, died at his Edgar county home on March 14, 1949. He married Ellen Jackson on December 23, 1908, and is survived by his wife and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Stogsdill
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Jerome Stogsdill
Wabash Township
Dunlap
William*Riley Vanpelt
Martinsville
Hig
Edgar County
Marshall
Toy Ellen Jackson
Boy Scout Tenderfoot Exams Set and Scoutmaster C R Dierlamm
The Fauley lyceum entertainers gave an excellent program for the Boy Scouts Friday evening. Glen Ritter and Merrill McGowan sold the tickets best. End of April is the limit for Tenderfoot exams and the badge is the official recognition for hiking and camp activities. Parents urged to have boys earn money to buy Scout uniforms. C R Dierlamm, Scoutmaster, notes Otho Tibbs returned home from Cincinnati over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fauley Lyceum
Glen Ritter
Merrill McGowan
C. R. Dierlamm
Missouri sheriff killer shot by inmate at Lamar jail
Mrs. George Owens and her mother were arrested as accessories after Owens shot and killed Barton county Sheriff John Harlow during an escape from Lamar jail. Owens wounded his 18 year old son Dick Harlow. Prosecuting Attorney H W Timmons sought custody. The case ties to a robbery of a freight car and involves residents of Clark county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A¢news
Springfield
George Owens
John Harlow
Barton County
Lamar
Dick Harlow
Lynch
Owens
H.W. Timmons
Timmons
St. Louis
Harlow
Westfield Review
Harrow
L. Huey
Clark County
Martinsville
Marshall
Huey
M Harlow
Death of a Veteran James M Pulver
James M Pulver died last Wednesday at his home on north Tenth street after a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at his late home conducted by Rev J C Craig and Rev P R Powers. Born October 17 1842 in Richland county Ohio he enlisted May 1861 in the 12th Ohio Artillery and served in 32 battles. He married Mary Ellen Hunter September 21 1875 and they had eight children four of whom survive Miles Ina Sweitzer George and Lloyd. Survived by wife eight grandchildren six brothers two sisters and a large circle of friends. He had been an invalid for twelve years and was held in universal esteem as a Clark county resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M Pulver
North Tenth Street
J C Craig
P R. Powers
Mr Pulver
Richland County
Ohio
12Th
Ohio Artillery
Mary Ellen Hunter
Miles
Upton
Wyoming
Ina Sweitzer
George
Bartlesville
Okla
Lloyd
Marshall
Pulver
Clark Coqunty
Prizes Announced for Feeding Contests at International Exposition
The secretary of the International Livestock Exposition announces prizes for feeding contests featuring calves of various ages, lambs and pigs. Prizes reward best finish, gain, economy, and records. open to boys and girls aged ten to nineteen. Calf feeding starts April 1. interested parties should contact the Farm Adviser or the exposition secretary promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
International
Sidell and Olney Railroad to Halt Service Pending Sale
The Sidell and Olney railroad is suspended with all train service stopped last Saturday and agents laid off Monday. No operations will resume until after the road is sold on April 15, with the future uncertain whether a buyer will reopen or it will go to a junk dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidell & Olney
Back On the Job Conductor Returns to Cairo Division
Conductor Lyman Henley, after serving in France during the war, has resumed duties with the pool crews on the Cairo division. Marriage licenses issued for Faris Sweet and Mary McNulty of Martinsville and George Hildebrand of Clede and Mary Rogers of Casey. John E H Kreimer of Marshall Township declared insane by county court and sent to the state hospital at Anna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Henley
France
Cairo
Faris Sweet
Mary McNulty
Martinsville
George Hildebrand
Clede
Mary Rogers
Casey
John EH. Kreimer
Marshall Township
Anna
Clock change to daylight saving time next Sunday
Clocks and watches advance one hour next Sunday and rail trains to follow the new time per Secretary Glass order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass
Pity the Poor Farmer and Wounded Boy Coming Home
Joe Cork of West Union sold three beef steers to Lawrence Newlin of West York for 519.26 dollars. Mrs E J McCormick received a letter from her son Glen wounded in France and now aboard ship at Newport News Virginia, expected home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cork
West Union
Lawrence Newlin
West York
E. J. McCormick
Glen
France
Newport News
Fire Claims 17 Cattle At Buser Farm Barn
A large barn on Fred Buser’s northwest Marshall area farm burned around 1 am destroying the structure and 17 head of cattle. The building was partially insured and the cause of the fire remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Buser
Marshall
Death of Henry Rodgers at 27 in Clark County area
Henry Rodgers died Thursday at the home of Charles Hukill north of Marshall after a long illness from tuberculosis aged 27 years and six months. He is survived by his wife and one daughter. Funeral services were held from the Hukill home Sunday. Rev J Wheeler of West Union, long active Baptist worker in Clark and Crawford counties, has been called to pastor the Robinson church and will devote his time there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rodgers
Charles Hukill
Marshall
Hukill
J. Wheeler
West Union
Baptist
Clark
Crawford Counties
Flat Rock
Robinson Church
Real Estate Transfers In Casey Area Listings
A series of property transfers recorded in Casey area deeds. D Ray Patterson to C A Pierson secures parts of blocks 3 and 6th Dulaney and Archer parcels. prices range from 1 to 650 dollars. Multiple conveyances include 32 to 66 percent acres, mortgages and small tracts in Dulaney’s, Archer’s, Cumberland, Westfield, and Hatton neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Patterson
C A Pierson
Cook
Casey
F Miller
Martha Giffin
Dulaney
Indiana Sanford
Wallace Young
F Dennis
Henry Dugan
Archer
Marshall
John Kaufman
Frank Cunningham
Uriah Cooper
Sylvester A Ware
Zola P Cooper
Sarah E Lawrence
P E Green
Mary P Cooper
Hills
C C Seaton
Alvan Smith
Chas C Smith
Harry Baker
Frank Baker
Westfield
Jno C Craig
Wm E Dickson
F Johnson
Annie Wilson
Fred Foster
C V
Abraham
F Foster
Robt Estes
Albert Davidson
Cumberland
G R Fisher
Jack Black
Gummere
Orig. Marshall
Victor Reynolds
Gore
John Johnson
Wm A Patton
Homer F Hollenbeck
Lawrence Hollenbeck
Hatton
Effie Alabaugh
Same
Glendale Sees Rain Boost Prospects and Growth
Glendale California reports two days of rain bringing the season total near 11 inches. The piece notes heavy mountain snowfall for irrigation, rising local orchards and vegetables, new businesses, auto races in Santa Monica, and ongoing postwar recovery with rail and aviation-related facilities. It reflects optimism for normalcy by year’s end and mentions population figures and city infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Calif
Marshall
Deb Doll
Sol Handy
John Lewis
Dan Emerson
Fos Martin
True Booth
Wallis Boys
John
Flem Black
California
Rockwell Flying Field
San Diego
Arcadia
Aviation
Riverside
Alsc
Santa Monica
League of Nations
Wilson
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schaefer-Abel
Circuit Court Proceedings
Lieutenant Harlan Heres
Mr. Dewey
Cannon
W. R. ‘Vanpelt
Boy Scouts
Otho Tibbs
Cincinnati
Missouri
Clark Gounty
Sunt
State Hospital
Suanase
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!