Swelldom Haunts Rock Creek Valley Views in Washington
A Washington correspondent describes the Valley between the Rock Creek and Oak Hill cemetery area, noting a forthcoming stone and cement promenade linking Sheridan Circle to the valley. He observes crowds along Massachusetts Avenue while residents remain indoors, swelldom quiet days and the picturesque, undeveloped banks inviting future improvements.
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Washington
D. Lor
Herve
Massachusetts
Ave
Cros
Bes
Rock
Est
Sgt
Oak Hill
Rock Creek Valley
Sheridan’ Circle
Rock Creek
West
Washington and
Oak Hill Cemetery
Sheridan Circle
Port Washington
Sheridan
Humber
Cemetry
Circle
Massachusetts “Ave
San
Memorial Union Service Scheduled at Congregational Church
The Union memorial service will be held this year at the Congregational Church Sunday morning May 30. The sermon will be delivered by Pastor Rev W H Ziegler.
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Union
Congregational” ‘Church
W. H. Ziegler
Local Officials Inspect Wabash Valley Telephone System
CAS Le Staderman H P Farwell Terre Haute and B L Yaree Baker Paris officials toured the Wabash Valley Telephone Co yesterday. They inspected the city’s local system and announced plans for major equipment upgrades aimed at significantly improving service.
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Cas “le ‘Staderman Sand
H. P. Farwell
Terre-Haute
B. L. Yareer
Oo. Aw Baker
Paris
Wabash Valley
Telephone Co.ols
Perjured Statement About Mortgages Reported
A newspaper publisher filed a post office ownership affidavit stating no mortgages against his office. Later he admitted the need to publish the statement and risk exposure, then swore there were three mortgages on the property.
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REO
Dew
Terre Haute Dry Goods Firm Fails After 25 Years
The Albrecht company a long standing Terre Haute dry goods house failed last Saturday after 25 years in business. It leased a prime Wabash Avenue location and has assets about 65 000 dollars with estimated liabilities of 75 000 dollars. Slow business attributed to a general downturn.
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Albrecht
Terre Haute
Wabash’ ‘Avenue
Death of Frank Shaw Spokane Hotel owner
The Spokesman-Review reports the death of Frank D. Shaw, owner of a Spokane hotel, who died suddenly at home Sunday night April 26 after a bronchial illness. A 27-year Spokane resident, he served in the legislature about ten years ago and is survived by three sisters and Mrs. W. Porter. He belonged to the Elks and Dad Fellows, born in Marshall.
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Spokesman-Review
Spokane
Frank Shaws
Frank
Shaw
Porter
the Elks
Swag
Marshall
Danville Council Refuses Liquor Licenses Turning Dry Hope
Danville officials voted to withhold liquor licenses from wholesale and retail dealers, making the city dry for the first time in 40 years. The unusual move shifts Danville toward a liquor industry center and saloon activity debate.
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Danville
Lquor
John Barleycorn
Dan
Roberts Impeached and Removed as Terre Haute Mayor
The Terre Haute city council impeached Mayor Roberts and a special circuit court judge, Carmack, ordered his removal. The ruling closes appeals on mayoral impeachment in this state. Bonds for the related fraud case were set at $10,000 per year of the sentence by Judge Baker in Chicago.
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Terre Haute
M. Roberts
Wm Brank. Carmack
Common Council
Roberts
Crmack
Circuit Court
Baker
Chicago
Real Estate Transfers List Details Numerous Lot Sales
A historical real estate transfer list records multiple parcel transactions. Names include Lyman Burnside Frederick Reisner Lucy Swickard John C Stevens Wm Abraham Pentecost Dulaney Casey Jones Minnie Gallatin W H McKee Fred Sachs Jos Hardway Jacob Kannamacher and Geo Kannamacher. Locations reference Denham's Adams Collins Westfield Cumberland Richart Place Martysville and Ulysses with prices from 75 to 6800 dollars.
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Lyman Burnside
Frederick Reisner
Denham
Lucy A Swickard
John C Stevens
Collins
Westfield
Casey
Daugherty
Thos Jones
Cumberland
T W Jones
West Union
Minnie H. Gallatin
W H. McKee
Sheridan
Cooper
Fred Sachs
Bill Arouses Great Opposition in Senate Bill 312
A statewide protest greets Senate Bill No 312 which would repeal existing agricultural acts and create a Department of Agriculture. The plan would place department officers under the governor and discourage current agricultural organizations, raising fears of a powerful political machine.
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Senate
Department of Agriculture
Ito
Obituary for Mrs Cornelia Dixon Prevo
Mrs Cornelia Dixon Prevo was born in Clark County August 1832 and died April 18 1915. She married William Prevo in 1865. five sons and five daughters survived along with many grandchildren great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Brick Church east of West Union April 20 conducted by E T Wheeler with interment in the nearby cemetery.
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Cornelia
Dixon Prevo
Clark
William Prevo
J. ‘Dixon
Nebraska
Vate
West Union
Ela
Wheeler
Mrs Remlinger Dies Suddenly In Clark County
Mrs Jacob Remlinger died suddenly last Friday morning at her home in southeast city due to stomach congestion. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist church with the pastor officiating and the male quartet singing Nearer My God to Thee. Born Jan 1875 in Indiana, she moved with her parents to Clark County Illinois in 1880 and married Jacob Remlinger Sept 7 1896. They had seven children Joseph Harry Gaylord Katherine Deceased Jacob Frederick Marzel. She leaves a father and mother six brothers one sister and many friends. Her brothers are Cora SA Plaskett of Guthrie Oklahoma El M Plaskett of PawPaw Michigan J G Plaskett of Indianapolis J F Plaskett of Dana Indiana S B Plaskett of Terre Haute C B Plaskett of Marshall and Mrs Lyda Rogers of Terre Haute. She joined Marshall Methodist church at age ten and remained a member until her death.
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Jacob
Remlinger
Plaskett
Clark
Indiana
Ilinois
Jacob Remlinger
Joseph
Harry
Gaylord
Katherine
Frederick
Marzel
Co. SA
Marshall’ Methodist Church
Germans Win Great Victory In European War
German and Austrian forces won a major victory over the Russians in Europe. The German navy has been active, sinking ten merchant vessels, including some belonging to neutrals.
The Judicial Election in Paris and Edgar County
The Paris Beacon discusses the June 1 circuit judge election in Paris and Edgar County. It praises the Republican ticket as high-quality and urges voters to support the full slate, noting the contest will draw cross party support and stressing the importance of honesty and ability on the bench.
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Paris
Edgar County
Beacon
Methodist Church Sees Strong Attendance and Music
Sunday worship drew good attendance as the male quartet featuring H R Snavely Harold Bright Roy Jefferds and Ora Hunter provided fine selections each service. Mrs Jefords sang a solo and Mother’s Day sermon is planned for next Sunday with special music promised by Jas Colgrove.
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H. R. Snavely
Harold’ ‘Bright
Roy Jefferds
Ora Hunter
L. B. Anderson
Thes
Fenchar
Eheanuel Hurst
S. 6Th Street
Birthday celebration for Mr and Mrs Gelsért
A surprise birthday party planned by the Always True Bible Class honored Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gelsért. Guests played games and shared conversation before light refreshments were served, and all enjoyed the evening.
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Ernst
Always
True Bible
Robert Gelsért
Marriages License Records Briefly Listed
Marriage licenses issued include Guy Nightlinger and Cecil M. Daniels of Marshall, Harry C. Strader and Ruth M. Zellers of Westfield, Julian A. Wrybaugh and Ruby F. Tucker of Terre Haute.
Restored to Citizenship in County Court
A man formerly labeled a soldier housed for insanity was discharged from the hospital and sued for restoration of citizenship. A county court jury ruled in his favor on Monday.
Cleanup Day Announcement for City Premises
Owners are requested to perform a general cleanup of premises and adjacent streets. Trash piles should be placed at convenient locations for hauling by the city on Monday May 10.
Probate Granted For Huffington Estate To Wife Executrix
Will Huffington of Ia was probated after admitting his personal property to his wife and delegating all real estate to her. She was appointed executrix for the estate.
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Willy
M. AL Huffington
Insane Patient Returned to Institution by County Court
The document notes Elsie McMahon of Westfield, twice paroled, deemed still insane by a Monday court declaration, sent back to Anna Hospital for restraint and care. The report records her transfer following the county court order.
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Westfield
Anne
County
Evangelical Association Posts Sunday Services
The pastor will preach Sunday morning at Immanuel Church Grand Turn and again in the evening at Marshall Church corner 10th and Plum streets. A cordial invitation was extended to Leo J. Ehrhant, Pastor.
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Immanuel Church
Grand Turn
Our Marshall Church
Plum
Leo ‘J. Ehrhant
Evangelist W A Fuson to Preach at Baptist Church
At the Baptist church in Casey evangelist W A Fuson will preach on Sunday morning and evening. He will be accompanied by a good singer and all are invited to attend.
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W. A. Fuson
Casey
Baptist
Doubts Rise Over High Court Judgment and Discretion
A cautious note spreads as observers question the impact of a recent high court judgment on executive discretion. Legal experts weigh potential implications for governance and future rulings.
High School Reelects Three Teachers at Board Meeting
At Monday’s school board meeting the Misses Alice Keener Ruth Davison and Fan nile Andrews were reelected to their current teaching positions. Edna Wills of Oberlin Ohio was offered the Latin post and Miss Burton of Anna HI the German and history classroom.
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Alice Keener
Ruth Davison
Fannile Andrews
Edna Wills
Oberlin
Ohio
Burton
Anna, HI
Lee School Officially Named Standard. Districtwide Program Underway
Rural school standardization continues with a May 7 event at Lee school. Superintendent Harold Bright and officials Drake and Gifford will travel to Westfield to aid in the ceremony honoring Lee's Standard status. Additional schools pursuing standard status include East Liberty, Baggs, Fishback, Johnson, and Toner.
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Harold Bright
Obituary of Rachel Ann Lowry of Auburn 1856–1915
Rachel Ann Lowry daughter of Jackson and Eliza Lowry was born in Auburn April 4 1856 and died May 1 1915 She joined the Methodist church over twenty years ago later the Baptist church at Freedom She married Albert Huston in 1903 She leaves a mother two sisters Elizabeth Wright Ida McKee two brothers Lewis and Frank Lowry and many relatives Funeral services were held in Auburn led by Rev Eckles and burial followed at Auburn cemetery
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Rachel Ann Lowry
Jackson
Eliza Lowry
Auburn
Apri
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Freedom
Albert Huston
Elizabeth Wright
Ida McKee
Lewis
Frank Lowry
Mr Eckles
Liquor Legislation Faces Haste After Speaker's Move
Speaker Shanahan urges Rules Committee to set today for consideration of all wet and dry measures. Drys seek Senate review while wet bills push ahead. Session aims to clear wet and dry bills early, with third reading already granted for several measures including county and residence district option bills.
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Shanahan
Rules Committee
Houses
House
Senate
Shanshan
Annual Methodist Brotherhood Meeting Honors Ladies
A Thursday evening event in the church auditorium featured a musical program with soloists and orchestral pieces, followed by a banquet in the basement decorated in red and white. Speakers Rev. E B Sandmeyer Rev. Th W McPherson Judge H R Snavely Rev C F Baker and others highlighted fellowship, reverence for law and vestments, while humor and stories kept the audience lively. Over one hundred members and guests praised the occasion as the best ever.
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Methodist Brotherhood
Nnual
Don Winterrond
Mary ‘Miller
James Col Btove
EB. G. ‘Sandmeyer
Th W. McPherson
Casey
Besa
H. R
C F. Baker
Charleston
New Council Begins Work After Transfer of Power
The new council starts work with Treasurer Parsons reporting a balance of 12 682 437 dollars and expenses for the water plant totaling 9496 dollars. Mayor Lewis urges swift action, promises enforcement of ordinances, and asks citizens to boost the administration.Appointments include John Melcy as marshal and J W Highfill as street commissioner at 50 dollars monthly. Otho Tibbs named water and light collector at 50 dollars monthly. licenses granted for billiard and pool rooms.
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Parsons
Sweet
Old Council
Lewis
Jty
Simpson - Lumber Company
Om al, Keiser
John
Rademaker
John _ Melcy
Thomas ‘Riley
J W. Highfill
Otho
Tibbs
George Taubeneck
R. H
Bradley
Rose
G. W. Prewett
Congregational Church Holds Address by Pastor Ziegler
Sunday service at 10 45 a m features Mr Ziegler speaking on The City and its Citizens The mayor board of aldermen and city officials will be honored by the congregation with W H Ziegler pastor leading the event.
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Ziegler
W.H. Ziegler
Old Resident Philip Boehmer Passes at 75
Philip Boehmer an old county president died yesterday at his home three miles north of town after long age related infirmities. He was 75 and survived by his wife two sons and two daughters. Funeral services will be held at St Marys Catholic Church today.
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Philip
Boehmer
Ely
St Mary’s ‘Catholic
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Capital
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Frank’ Shaws
Jacob’ "Remlinger
E. G. Sandmeyer
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Huffington
Will
Anna Hospital
Evangelical’ Association
Lee
Vis
Mellrath
Davidson
Turman
Fira
Hooper
Dow
Uatil
Congregational Church
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