City Council Approves Six More Blocks of Paved Streets
Six additional blocks of streets were ordered paved by the city council Monday night, including the entire Public Square. The retiring council read annual officer reports showing receipts of 26530.32 and expenses of 22082.20 with a 4448.12 balance. bonded debt stands at 32000. Police Magistrate Law reported three cases last month with 15 dollars in fines. Marshal Davis said two arrests and four dogs killed. The water and light plants yielded 937.22 last month. bills of 213.45 were allowed. New councilmen Catron Thompson and Mitchell were sworn in as a public fountain petition was granted. billiard licenses issued. traction engines restricted on paved streets. An ordinance for Main Locust Fifth street pavement passed, with assessments to be shared by the county court. Mayor Hurst named Shelton Davis city marshal and committees were formed for Public Utilities, Streets, Finance, Printing, Ordinances, Fire Department, and Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swern
Tarman
Esty
Marshal Davis
Messrs
Catron
Thompson and Mitchell
Woman's Club
Wheeler & Kelser
DJ. W. Dunn
John Montgomery
John Rademaker
Fifth Street
Pythian Theater
Main Street
Fourth
Michigan Avenue
Fifth
Michigan
Matin
Locust
Court House Square
Sixth Street
E. D. Jones
Hurst
Shelton Davis
Purbeck
Claypool
Duncan
Thompson
Mitchell
Duncan Printing
Forbeck
Board of Health
Silas Weir
J. J. Rose
T. Bradley
Board of Local Improvements
C. “Ws Purdunn
J. W. Lewis
Lightning Sets Martinsville Oil Tank Aflame
Ohia Oil Company suffered a heavy loss after a lightning strike ignited a 36 000 barrel steel tank at the Martinsville tank farm. About 20 000 barrels were pumped out before the tank exploded. Firefighters saved lower sections and fought the blaze while a worker named Nip Welland was injured breaking an arm and three ribs. The incident damaged nearby orchard and corn fields.
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Ohia Oil Company
Martinsville
Welland
State Grand Army Encampment Officials Meet in Freeport
The 44th State Grand Army encampment convenes in Freeport from May 23 to 26 with registration for veterans and reunions on opening day. Business sessions and the parade set for May 24. elections and installations occur May 25, followed by evening fires and entertainment for attendees.
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Freeport
Quéupy
Marriage Licenses list shows names and details
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals connected to marriage licenses. Names appear with uncertain spellings and partial data, indicating a registrar or notices section. The readable portion suggests a local record of marriages without complete dates or confirmations.
Cultivators Buy Complete Line of John Deere Equipment
Dealers announce a complete line of John Deere tractors and farming implements available for purchase. The sale highlights include efficient row crops and durable t equipment to support farming operations.
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Mn -Deere
Real Estate Transfers From Martinsville and Nearby Areas
A list of property transfers including buyers and sellers such as John Deah to S A Alrey for part of a section, Geo Lindsay to Norman Tingley for two Martinsville lots, and Fannie O Lutz to James H Myers for a quarter section. Amounts range from 100 to 5000 dollars with several eight to nine parcels exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deah
S A Alrey
Ne & E
Geo Lindsay Et al
Norman
Tingley
Martinsville
Fannie O Lutz
James H Myers
Cochonour
Ira D Clark
Casey
Clark
B. F. Cruse
E Gasaway
H Gasaway
John K Black
David T Black
James Rush
J E Turner
Wms Peters
Same
Hector B Dulaney
Casty
SS Yanaway
Jacob Yanaway
Harry O Miller
Lulu Shawver
Harry Conrad
Homer Dodson
John W Tudor
Victor Reynolds
Death of Charles G. Bullard at Las Vegas Ranch
The Arcola Record Herald reports Charles G. Bullard died Friday night after illness on a ranch 37 miles from Las Vegas New Mexico. He and an adopted daughter visited Las Vegas for a doctor on Wednesday but he worsened. the doctor left moments before his death from acute indigestion and heart trouble with only the daughter present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcola Record Herald
Charles G. Bullard
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Workman Narrowly Escapes Death In Westside Ditch
John Dunlap a sewer worker on the westside suffered serious injuries when a wall cave-in occurred last Thursday. He was about 15 feet down in a ditch removing boards when earth collapsed trapping him briefly before rescuers freed him. He sustained severe bruises and other minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunlap
Casey Youth Takes Own Life in Despondent Crisis
Harland Green 18 son of Mr and Mrs William H Green of Casey died by drinking carbolic acid last Thursday. Motive given as despondency from poor health though family did not suspect. He appeared in a happy mood before death and spoke to his sister after drinking the poison. Mother entered room and he showed the empty bottle saying see what I have done. Doctor arrived too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harland Green
William H. Green
Casey
Kidd
Sectional S. S. Convention at Casey May 8
A sectional Sunday School convention will meet at the M. E. South church in Casey on Sunday May 8. The program includes a 9:30 long service with speakers Mrs. Sarah Kite Rev. W. L. Blackwell and Levi Platz plus a 2:15 afternoon session with songs, solos by Miss Grace Turner and Miss Carrie Moore, and talks on organizing and sustaining Sabbath School work. An address on the mission of Sabbath School and a benediction close the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kite
Endres
Levi Platz
Marshall
W. L. Blackwell
S. S
Tom Wright
George Shimel
Grace Turner
Carrie Moore
Leo Howard
U. S
U. B. Church Notes at Casey WMMA Conference
Church notes report attendance at the WMMA Conference in Casey with pastors and members named. Mary Thompson led the Junior program last Sunday. Gladys Stuart leads next Sunday. Monthly missionary meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Good in charge. Sunday school 9 30 a m. sermon 10 45 a m titled Gates of Life. 7 30 p m Christian Aggressiveness. Cordial welcome to all.
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Gates of Life
Obituary of Perry Hugo Weiler from Marshall native
Perry Hugo Weiler born April 24 1877 in Marshall was baptized German Reformed and later worked with Premier Automobile Company in Indianapolis. He married Clara Sparks November 22 1904 and had son Perry Lowell. He held high ranks in Odd Fellows and Masons, died April 23 at 3 25 am from locomotor ataxia aged 32 years 11 months and 29 days, survived by widow son and parents along with five brothers and three aunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Hugo Weiler
Jacob Weiler
Marshall
Indianapolis
Premier
Clara A. Sparks
Perry Lowell
Weiler
Odd Fellows Lodge
Capital
Masonic Lodge
Centre 24
United States
Canada
Charles
William Wetler
John. D. Weiler
Terre Haute
Sheriff Seeks Live Squirrels for Court House Park
Sheriff Davison seeks to purchase live squirrels for the court house park. The notice is unclear but indicates a request for animals and mentions a price or payment may be involved.
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Davison
Court House Park
Bloody Williamson crime wave hits four months
Over four months Coroner Russell reports thirty two inquiries with six in March seven in January three in January and sixteen in December. The Italian corpse in a Bush well is linked to Joe Cantanza who faces murder charges in Pennsylvania. Earlier, James Bishop was shot at Clifford by Miles Bell January 23, Roscoe Elswick at Weaver February 2 by James Coulterwood. John Boal shot at Herrin February 18 by Pete Gosnell, then Charles Johnson killed at Creal Springs by his brother, followed by the Bush well discovery and a fatal officer shooting of Henry Helton at Herrin by Otis Carney in a pistol duel.
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Russell
James Bishop
Clifford
Miles Bell
Roscoe Elswick
Weaver
James Coulterwood
John Boal
Herrin
Pete Gosnell
Charles Johnson
Creal Springs
Bush
Culp
Henry Helton
Otis Carney
Carney
Marlon
New Candidate for Sheriff Milhouse Seeks Nomination
Henry Milhouse of Dolson township announces his candidacy for Clark County sheriff. A longtime Clarksville resident who served in the Civil War, he worked as a wagon maker and later farmed in Douglas township. Milhouse has three terms as Dolson township collector and pledges to be a capable, efficient officer.
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Henry Milhouse
Dolson Township
Millhouse
Marshall
Clark County
Douglas Township
Clarksville
Dolson
Trefz Boyer Case In Edgar County Beating Incident
Edgar County state's attorney opens an inquiry into the clash between Cal Boyer and John G. Trefz near the county south edge. Trefz and a companion visited Boyer to notify him of a school district meeting, after long feuds, when Boyer attacked with a club, breaking Trefz’s nose and leaving him helpless.
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Edgar County
Cal Boyer
John G. Trefz
Trefz
Boyer
Fox
Sacred Concert at First Congregational Church
Next Sunday evening May 8 a sacred concert will be given in the First Congregational church. The quartet will be assisted by Clarence Black as violinist with Rev A W Miles delivering a short address on a popular topic. Services at 7 30. Everybody is invited to attend for a pleasant evening.
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First Congregational Church
Clarence Black
A. W Miles
County School Commencement Set for August 12
Superintendent Harry Drake announces that district schools will hold graduation exercises at Marshall Township High School on Friday August 12. State Superintendent F G Blair will deliver the address to the graduates.
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Harry Drake
Marshall Township
F G_ Blair
Coal Strike Settlement Wins Wage Rise and Changes
A coal miners strike ending on a noted date secured a five percent wage increase and significant changes in mine management and work rules. The victory affirms miners gains after a lengthy dispute.
Beverlydge name misread. Illinois resident dies in Los Angeles
John L Beveridge of Illinois died yesterday in Los Angeles where he had lived 15 years in Callfords. The brief notice notes the deceased resided in Callfords for a decade and a half before his death.
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John L Beveridge
wes _ enor
Illinois
Piled Yesterdy
Los Anges
Callfords
For sale on account of leaving the city residence property at Sib Pince
A notice announcing a property sale due to departure from a city residence at Sib Pince and a tour room cottage included in the listing.
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Sib Pince
Ohio Oils Completes Record Well in Illinois Field
The Ohio Oils Company completed a high yielding well in the Vandermark farm area of Lawrence county, tapping the McCloskey sand for an estimated 2 500 to 3 600 barrels of oil. Nearby the International Oil and Gas No 4 on the McCloskey farm produced 1 500 barrels in the first 24 hours. The Illinois field center lies near Centralia Sandoval and Odin in Marion county with no dry holes reported among recent wells, total weekly production 8 759 barrels across several counties.
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The
Ohio Oils Company
Ilinois
Vandermark Farm
Lawrence County
Big
Vandermark Gusher
International Oil & Gas Company
McCloskey Farm
McCloskey
Inois
Marion County
Centralia
Sandoval
Odin
Crawford County
Lawrence
Clark
Marion
Coles
Jefferson
Something Unexplainable
A report from Eldorado Democrat recounts Lance Blankenship's amputated leg buried in a cramped position causing him pain. After disinterment and reinterment in larger box, the limb’s placement was corrected and his suffering ceased. The piece notes similar unexplained cage-like cases.
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Lance Blankenship
Eldorado Democrat
His Old Sweethearts sketch at Congregational church
A bachelor on the eve of his wedding recalls past sweethearts in a framed series including the summer girl and winter girl, ending with the bride who revisits old memories. The performance features roles by an artist, actor, parson, and others. Admission is 15 cents.
Sunday School Convention at Baliff church in McIreese May 1910
Session opens at 10 pm with song service and devotional led by Rev C Balff. Lectures include Am I my Brother's Keeper and Miracles of Christ. Speakers Mrs Sophia Griffith and Mrs Nora Nichols discuss temperance and youth work. West Union choir performs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baliff
Mclreese Township
C Balff
Barker Firs Nas Purchase Tale From Carroll Clembarber
A fragmented report notes Joe Gunder and Carroll Clembarber Rustiéss in a late 19th century purchase dispute. It hints former customers will face unresolved tims at an east Malm area.
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Joe Gunder
Nas Purchaseé An Tu
Carroll Clembarber Rustiéss
Will
Tims
East Malm
Punishment of Pupils Before the United States Supreme Court
Annie Kelly an Illinois schoolteacher faces a Supreme Court review over corporal punishment in schools. The case centers on charges of trespass and damages after she flogged a pupil, Michael Burke, following indecent language. The federal bankruptcy ruling on her debt contrasts with state judgments.
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Auprose
United States
Annie Kelly
Eto
Michael
Burkes
Miss Kelly
Illinois
District of Illinois
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Wouldn’t Stand for Whipping Emmett McKinney Gone Since Age Eleven
Paris parents M E McKinney appeal for their son Emmett, last seen after runaway at age eleven to escape punishment for a prank. They forgive him and long for his return, noting they will not whip him and invite him home. A year after disappearance he was reported in Terre Haute but fled again to avoid punishment. The family seeks any word of his whereabouts.
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Emmett McKinney
M. E. McKinney
Paris
McKinney
Terre Haute
Ann
Plowing Resumes as Townie Ruth Washburn Returns
Spi ketown notes report farmers starting plowing again while Ruth Washburn was home over Sunday. Orville and Eva Honderich suffer grippe. Bro Reese and Lina Bierbausad attended the Woman's Auxiliary meeting at Casey. Margaret Otto John Amaéher Blanche Williams of Nena Viste attended an Eeckles Sunday event.
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Ruth Washburn
Orville
Eva Honderich
Bro
Reese
Lina Bierbausad
Casey
Margaret
Otto
John Amaéher
Blanche Williams
Nena Viste
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G. A. R. Meeting
Hunt
Caroline
Natice
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Alica E Kilgore
Philipp A Rhoads
Maude Macke
Wilford Pine
Thos
F Keith
P Keith
R B
Fitzgerald
Jos Staley
Hiram Bloom
P L Landis
Jos B Johnson
Chas W Cusickne
Pathena Thornsburg Et al
DE Canaday
Charles Bullard
Workman
M. E. South Church
U. B. Church Notes
Bloody Williamson
Congregational Church
County School
Bast
Ohio
Baliff T Os Noril
Christ
Warry Craiz
Sophia Griffith
Nora Nichols
SS Javhvercee Botai Ma
Vin
West Union Das Cove
A. Wrislet
New Barker Firs
Ky Fay
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