Six additional blocks paved as council orders
The city council on Monday night ordered six more blocks of streets paved, including the entire Public Square. The retiring council met, approved annual officer reports, and noted receipts of 26,530.32 with expenses 22,082.20 and a 4,448.12 balance.
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
Main
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. So Purdunn
J. W. Lewis
Ohia Oil Tank Farm Fire in Martinsville Causes Heavy Loss
A lightning strike ignited a 36000 barrel steel tank at the Ohia Oil Company Martinsville facility causing a major blaze. About 20000 barrels were pumped out before the tank exploded and burned. The fire damaged nearby orchard and corn field and injured a worker, Nip Welland, who broke an arm and three ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohia Oil Company
Martinsville
Welland
State G A R Meeting at Freeport May 23–26
Programs for the 44th state Grand Army encampment set for Freeport from May 23 to 26. Activities include registration for veterans and reunions on the first day, business sessions and parade on the 24th, and elections and installations on the 25th with extensive entertainment arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Marriage Licenses Noted In Brief Entry
A brief item lists marriage licenses for Tra Prowett and Hunt Caroline with uncertain entries. The fragmentary text mentions names and a potential date but is unreadable in parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra" Prowett
Hunt
Caroline
Potined Ai Iatarabille
Cultivators in Compact Harvest Lineup Revealed
A partial OCR reads as an item about cultivator lines from a combined brand lineup featuring John Deere and Massey Ferguson. The note mentions straight riders and equipment series in the context of a farm equipment release or industry listing.
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Mn -Deere
Real Estate Transfers Across Martinsville and Nearby Lots
Property transfers list numerous parcels in Martinsville and surrounding areas with buyers and sellers including John Deah to S A Alrey, Geo Lindsay to Norman E. Tingley, Fannie O Lutz to James H Myers, and many others. Prices range from $100 to $5000, covering lots, tracts, and partial sections with details on quarter sections and neighbors.
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John Deah
S A Alrey
Geo Lindsay Et al
Norman E. 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
Martins
Death of Charles G. Bullard at New Mexico ranch
The Arcola Record Herald reports Charles G. Bullard died Friday night after a trip to Las Vegas with an adopted daughter for medical help. He had moved to a ranch 37 miles from Las Vegas and suffered acute indigestion and heart trouble. his wife and other daughter were at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcola Record Herald
Charles G. Bullard
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Workman Narrowly Escapes After Ditch Cave-In
John Dunlap, a west side worker, was severely bruised when a 15 foot deep trench collapsed while he removed retaining boards. Rescue crews pulled him from the earth before asphyxiation could occur. Estimates of further injuries vary.
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John Dunlap
Casey Youth Ended Life by Drinking Carbolic Acid
Casey youth Harland Green 18, son of Mr and Mrs William H Green of Casey, died by his own hand last Thursday by drinking carbolic acid. Despondency due to poor health cited as motive. he had appeared unusually happy shortly before death and sang for his sister as she played piano. After drinking, his mother entered the room and he showed the bottle saying, See what I have done mother. Physician 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 be held at the M E South church in Casey on Sunday May 8. The program features a 9 30 long service with addresses and lessons led by Levi Platz Grace Turner Carrie Moore and Rev Leo Howard plus a 2 15 afternoon song service and round table on organizing and maintaining interest. Limiting remarks include Rev W L Blackwell and Tom Wright with a closing benediction.
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M. E. South Church
Casey
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 From Casey WMMA Conference
Mrs Chicadonz Mrs Good Mrs Fredenberger Miss Emma Freden berger Rev B C Peters and Rev R Griffin attended the WMMA Conference at Casey last week. Mary Thompson led the Junior last Sunday afternoon. Gladys Stuart leads next Sunday. Monthly missionary meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Mrs Good leader. Sunday school 9 30 a m preaching by the pastor 10 45 a m subject Gates of Lifes 7 30 p m Christian Aggressiveness. A cordial welcome to all.
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Chicadonz
Good
Fredenberger
Emma Fredenberger
B. C. Peters
R. Griffin
WMMA
Casey
Mary Thompson
Gladys Stuart
Gates of Life
Obituary of Perry Hugo Weiler of Marshall and Indianapolis
Perry Hugo Weiler born April 24 1877 in Marshall died April 23 after declining health from locomotor ataxia aged 32 years 11 months 29 days Survived by widow Clara Sparks son Perry Lowell and five brothers Charles William Weiler John D Weiler J B Weiler and three aunts He held Odd Fellows and Masonic affiliations and was noted for popularity and loyalty as Noble Grand of the United States and Canada race prize winner in 1901 Known in Indiana for his affable nature and statewide respect He worked with Premier Automobile Company in Indianapolis and was married November 22 1904.
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
Squirrels Wanted for Court House Park List
Sheriff Davison seeks live squirrels for the court house park. He urges residents to bring or donate suitable animals to the sheriff’s office. The notice notes humane capture and safe handling are required.
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Davison
Court House Park
Bloody Williamson county crime spree spans months
The record lists a string of killings and shootings from January to March including a well find in Bush with an Italian victim, and Joe Cantanza being brought to Pennsylvania to face murder charges. Other incidents: James Bishop shot at Clifford, Roscoe Elswick at Weaver, John Boal at Herrin, Charles Johnson at Creal Springs, and Policeman Henry Helton shot at Herrin.
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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 Sheriff Candidate Henry Milhouse Seeks Nomination
Henry Milhouse of Dolson township announces his candidacy for sheriff. He moved to Marshall in 1849, served four years and two months in the Civil War, and has long resided in Clark county. A wagon driver turned farmer now in Clarksville, he cites three terms as Dolson township collector and promises a fair, efficient tenure.
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Henry Milhouse
Dolson Township
Millhouse
Marshall
Clark County
Douglas Township
Clarksville
Dolson
Trefz Boyer Case Under Investigation in Edgar County
Edgar county state's attorney begins inquiry into a clash near the county's south edge where Cal Boyer beat and disabled John G. Trefz with a club after Trefz and Fox went to Boyer's home to notify him about a school district meeting.Ill will between the men had persisted for over a year.
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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 held at 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 begin at 7 30 and all are 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 announced that the district graduating exercises will be held 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 Settle Won Wage Increase and Reforms
A coal miners strike ending in a settlement grants a five percent wage rise and major changes in mine management and work conditions. The action began in April and concluded with the miners achieving their key demands.
Local Resident John Beveridge Dies in Los Angeles Incident
John L Beveridge of Illinois perished yesterday in Los Angeles. He had lived in California for 15 years after moving from Illinois, where he was born and raised.
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John L Beveridge
wes _ enor
Illinois
Piled Yesterdy
Los Anges
Callfords
For sale on leaving city residence at Sib Pince
Property sale notice lists a residence at Sib Pince and a tour room cottage offered for sale on departing the city.
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Sib Pince
Ohio Oils completes record well in Illinois field
Ohio Oils Company finishes a McCloskey sand well on Vandermark farm in Lawrence County yielding 2 500 to 3 600 barrels of oil. International Oil & Gas No 4 on the McCloskey farm produced 1 500 barrels in the first 24 hours. Wells completed last week totaled 57 with 8 759 barrels produced.
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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 in a Buried Amputated Leg
Eldorado Democrat reports Lance Blankenship, amputated last week, suffered pain from a leg buried in a cramped position. Family disinterred the limb, lids changed, toe contact corrected in a smaller box, then larger box reinterment stopped his pain.
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Lance Blankenship
Eldorado Democrat
His Old Sweethearts sketch at Congregational church
A bachelor on the eve of marriage recalls past sweethearts in a framed sequence ending with the bride who then shares her loves. The sketch features figures like the artist and the parson and asks whether sweethearts interest all ages. Admission is 15 cents.
Sunday School Convention at Baliff Church Melrose May 1910
The Melrose Baliff church hosts a Sunday School Convention on a May date in 1910 with a 10 pm session including a devotional Am I my Brother's Keeper led by Rev C Balff. Speakers include Mrs Sophia Griffiths on The Loyal Army and Mrs Nora Nichols on Temperance. program lists hymnals and Bible readings led by A. Wrislet.
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Baliff
Melrose Township
C Balff
Barker Firs Purchase Confuses Local Customers
A garbled notice reports that Joe Gunder and associates face confusion over a Nas purchase. Former customers may find time to resolve the issue at the east Malm site, with unclear details about the Carrall Clembarber Rustiéss matter.
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Joe Gunder
Nas Purchaseé An
Carrall Clembarber Rustiéss
Will
Tims
East Malm
Punishment of Pupils Advances to Supreme Court Review
Annie Kelly an Illinois schoolteacher faces a Supreme Court decision on corporal punishment. She flogged a pupil in Tolono in 1906 after being ordered to chastise him. The case moved through state and federal courts over whether a debt from a willful injury is discharged by bankruptcy.
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Annie Kelly
Ito
Kelly
Tolono
Supreme Court
Michael Burke
Michael
Burkes
Miss Kelly
District
Illinois
Circuit Court of Appeals
Wouldn't Stand for Whipping Emmett McKinney Gone From Paris
Three years ago eleven year old Emmett McKinney ran away from Paris to avoid punishment he believed his father planned. The parents Mrs and Mr M E McKinney say they never intended to punish him and seek his return, offering a forgiving home in which whipping will not occur. They have learned of no sighting since, despite efforts to persuade him to come back. A year after disappearance he was heard from in Terre Haute but fled again to avoid punishment. The family appeals for the boy to contact them.
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Emmett McKinney
M. E. McKinney
Paris
McKinney
Terre Haute
Ann
Local notices of farming, illness and gatherings
The passage reports farmers plowing again and Ruth Washburn staying home over Sunday. Orville and Eva Honderich are sick with grippe. Bro Reese and Lina Bierbausad attended the Woman's Antixty meeting at Casey last week. Margaret Otto John Amaéher and Blanche Williams from Nena Viste attended van Eeckles on Sunday.
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Ruth Washburn
Orville
Eva Honderich
Bro
Reese
Lina Bierbausad
Casey
Margaret
Otto
John Amaéher
Blanche Williams
Nena Viste
van Eeckles
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Association Senate Catia Ee
As Fox Integrat
Ce State Banke
Rota
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Natice
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Alica E Kilgore
Philip A Rhoads
Maude Macke
Wilford Pine
Thos
F Keith
A 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
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
Sons de Nonstrath
West Union Das Cove
A. Wrislet
New Barker Firs
Ky Fay
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