Scholfield Known as Bates Becomes Local Political Nickname
The Marshall Democratic candidate for circuit judge, William Bartlett Scholfield, is commonly called Bates. The Paris News notes the nickname sticks despite it being a middle name misperception. The label appeared on a primary ballot in a Fifth Judicial district county years ago.
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William Bartlett Scholfield
Bates
Scholfield
Marshall
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Paris
Schoffield
Fifth Judicial District
Nomination and hearing for Hunter for Judge
A Democratic judicial committee spent the day Friday evaluating Andrew Hunter for a judgeship. The session focused on his qualifications and potential conflicts ahead of the formal vote.
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Andrew Te “Huntér
Jameson
Normal Summer Plans Teachings and Notices From Chaz County
Local notice from Chaz County Schools discusses cancellation of a Summer Normal due to instructor shortages and possible state certification changes. It urges teachers to prepare for new requirements and promotes nearby normal schools with summer terms. Church notes announce Methodist service topics and speaker plans for Sunday.
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Chaz County
Harry W
Drake, Co
New High School Head Appointed for Marshall Township
The board of education hired Prof. Ralph D. Kean of Niles Michigan as superintendent of Marshall township high school after his interview Saturday. He has led the Niles high school for four years and comes with strong recommendations. Second choice goes to Prof. Arthur English of Houston Texas to succeed Mr. Ewing. Prof. J L Pricer departs to teach botany at Illinois State University and will coauthor a botany textbook with Prof. Hottens of Leipzig Germany.
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Ralph D.kean
Niles
Mich
Marshall Township
Kean
Arthur English
Houston
Texas
Ewing
Hitchcock
J. L. Pricer
Minois State University
Hottens
Leipzig
Germany
May Contest Prompts Probate Appeal in Musselman Will
After Judge Lamon admitted Henry Musselman senior’s will to probate in Edgar county, heirs appealed to the circuit court. The challenge hinges on alleged mental incapacity at the will’s drawing. Henry Musselman Jr is the main beneficiary. contestants include Artis Bay Scott and others.
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Lamon
Henry Musselman
Edgar County ‘Court
Circuit Court
Circuit” Court
Benefi‘ciary
Michael
Albert
James” T Musselman
Artis Bay
Scott
Will
Pioneer Setter Margaret Madden Dies in This City
Mrs Margaret Madden aged born 1828 in Kings County Ireland died last Friday at her home in this city. Funeral at St Marys church Monday with a requiem mass. Interment in St Marys cemetery. Surviving children Katherine Sister Helena Ursuline Alton Illinois Charles and Mrs WM Ryan and nine grandchildren. Her life left an indelible impression on all who knew her.
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Margaret Madden
Kil-Colen
Dublin
America
Hugh Madden
Columbus
Clark County
Douglas Township
Helena
Ursuline Acadmy
Alton
Ill
Charles
Wm. Ryan
Madden
Warrantee Deeds Real Estate Transfers Summary
Real estate transfers list multiple Warrantee Deeds and Quit Claim Deeds. Names include J B LeMay to Mary Stauffer, Edward Bennett to J B Walls, J B Walls to Mary Stauffer, Louisa Lickert to Emma Murphy, Dan Sebastian to Moses Standfield, Moses Standfield to James Nicol, and Union Hospital Casey to Oscar Langel among others. Amounts range from 1 to 4260 dollars and properties span Casey Guthrie’s and West Union areas along with Cumberland lots and Dulaney's additions.
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J. B. LeMay
Mary Stauffer
Dulaney
Casey
Edward Bennett
J. BE. Walls
J. B. Walls
Louisa Lickert
Emma Murphy
Woodford Dulaney
Marshall
Dan Sebastian
Moses Standfield
B & Village
York
Moses Stand
Radebaugh
Charles DB. Brininer
Charles F. Gard
Floyd Barbee
W. J. Kilborn
Fred Bush
Thomas Poorman
Orig West Union
John Weir
L. A. Burnside
Death of Major Kilborn in Marshall
Major Kilborn dies after collapsing at a station while helping girls with a suitcase. He is honored with a funeral service at home and graveside by the Grand Army of the Republic. Attendees include J. C. Stark, Mrs. Henry Bamesberger, T. J. Pipher, Ben Dawson, John R. Archer, and others from Marshall and nearby areas.
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Afta
Pons Beach
Herald
Ers
G. A. R. Post
Marshall
J. C. Stark
Henry Bamesberger
T.‘J. Pipher
Palestine
Ben Dawson
Downey
John R. Archer
Fred Martin
Lyman Lycan
Los Angeles
John Breneman
Seal Garden
Marshell
Letter From The West Indies Describes 1902 Martinique Disaster
John Beltz writes from Martinique detailing the May 8 1902 eruption of Mt Pelee that destroyed St Pierre. He notes 4000 foot Mt Pelee, 40 000 deaths, a British cruiser sole escape, water boiling 20 miles, and US relief aid of 200000 dollars.
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John Beltz
Amos Beltz
Martinique
St. Pierre
Mt. Pelee
Pompeii
Congress of the
Martinsville Board Names Superintendent and Teachers
The Martinsville board of education elects E. L. McCabe of Charleston, TI, as superintendent and selects H. L. Ryan and Misses Lissa Sneed Isa Wilson Bertha Crow Grace Tucker and Dora Statler as teachers. Principal election is deferred.
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Martinsville Board of Education
E. L. McCabe
Charleston, TI
H. L. Ryan
Lissa Sneed
Isa Wilson
Bertha Crow
Grace Tucker
Dora Statler
Lowry Loses Contest in Douglas Township Election Case
Judge Snavely dismissed the contest of D Lowry against Carlos Madden for Supervisor of Douglas township after finding ballots not preserved as required by law. The report notes storm damage with injuries and property destruction valued around 40,000 dollars.
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D. Lowy
Carlos” Madden
Douglas Township
Snavely
Willing to Gamble on Illinois Oil Territory and New Pools
The Illinois field sees rapid drilling with expansion into outside counties to find new pools. Traders pay liberal bonuses for promising territory, even where previous tests were dry. Recent wells across Crawford, Lawrence, Clark, and McNab are reported with totals of 55 wells in Crawford, 21 in Lawrence, two in Clark, and one in McCoupin, yielding 3 275 barrels, 2 030 barrels, 115 barrels, and gas respectively.
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Ilinois
Crawford
Lawrence
Clark
McCoupin
Marshall Hard Hitters Win One Sided Game
The Marshall Hard Hitters defeated the Marshall Chair Warmers 16 to 4 in a four inning contest played at the public school campus. Notable players mentioned include H. Hu OF M G. Weteeee8 and pitchers Stewart and Martin with CGW Gallatin Blundell Seainter and Perdue listed among participants.
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Marshall
I “H. Hu
Stewart
Martin
M. CG. W
Gallatin, Blundell
Death of Mr Morrell Exposes perils of Sonora Mines
A letter from fellow worker George D Bramage describes the death of Robert L Morrell, superintendent for a Sonora gold mining company, after pneumonia and long isolation. It notes Yaqui Indian tensions, repeated mine sabotage, fires, and the company’s decision to close despite Morrell's unfinished stock payments. The writer expresses sympathy to Mrs Lora Morrell Archer Morrell, formerly of the city.
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Bonnie
Bob
Calleas
Sam
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Lora
Bee
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Faa
Andiaris
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George D. Bramage
Mr. Morrell
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