Swelldom Scene Near Sheridan Circle
A Washington observer describes a swelldom area near Rock Creek Valley and Oak Hill cemetery at Sheridan Circle. The article notes elegant private homes, lush valley views, trees in natural state, and a lack of public activity as residents ride and stroll the streets in summer finery while children play near the statue of Sheridan.
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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 at Congressional Church May 30
A Union memorial service will be held Sunday morning May 30 at the Congressional church. The sermon will be delivered by Rev W H Ziegler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Congregational” ‘Church
W. H. Ziegler
To Improve Telephone Service in Terre Haute Visit
Officials from the Wabash Valley Telephone Co conducted an inspection of the local system in Terre Haute yesterday. They stated that substantial equipment upgrades are planned to enhance service quality and reliability for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cas “le ‘Staderman Sand
H. P. Farwell
Terre-Haute
B. L. Yareer
Oo. Aw Baker
Paris
Wabash Valley
Telephone Co.ols
Perjurous Publisher Files Ownership Affidavit
A publisher previously claimed no mortgages against his office in a sworn postmaster ownership statement. After learning the statement would be published, he filed a second affidavit asserting three mortgages exist on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dew
Terre Haute Dry Goods Firm Fails After 25 Years
The Albrecht company, a Terre Haute dry goods firm of 25 years, closed after a last Saturday assignment. It operated from a prominent Wabash Avenue location with estimated assets around 65 000 dollars and liabilities near 75 000 dollars. Slow trade in the general business downturn is cited as the cause.
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Albrecht
Terre Haute
Wabash’ ‘Avenue
Death of Frank Shaw Spokane hotel owner dies at home
Frank D Shaw, owner of a Spokane hotel, died suddenly at his home Sunday night April 26 after a morning at his business. A long-time resident of Spokane for 27 years he had served in the legislature about ten years ago. He is survived by three sisters and Mrs W A Porter of this city, and was a member of the Elks and Dad Fellows fraternities. He was born in Marshall.
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Spokesman-Review
Spokane
Frank Shaw
Frank
Shaw
Sis- Cole
Porter
the Elks
Swag
Marshall
Danville Adopts First Dry City Council in Four Decades
Danville has become a dry city for the first time in 40 years as the city council refused to issue licenses to wholesale and retail liquor dealers. The move ends decades of saloon activity and makes Danville a center of the liquor industry in the region.
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Danville
Lquor
John Barleycorn
Dan
Roberts Ousted as Terre Haute Mayor by Circuit Court
Special Judge Carmack upholds the common council impeaching Mayor Roberts and orders his removal. Judge Baker in Chicago denies bond reduction for Terre Haute defendants, keeping bonds at 10,000 per year of imprisonment.
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Terre Haute
Dean
M. Roberts
Wm Brank. Carmack
Common Council
Roberts
Crmack
Circuit Court
Baker
Chicago
Real Estate Transfers Across Communities and Prices
Real estate transfers listed include Lyman Burnside to Frederick Reisner for lot 14 in Denham's addition at Westfield 100, Lucy A Swickard to John C Stevens lot in Collins addition Westfield 500, William Abraham to John Pentecost lot 6 Dulaney's 6th Casey 100, Wm C Funk to T W Jones partial lot 2 in Dubney's 1st Casey 1000, Daugherty to Thos Jones partial lots 7 and 8 in Cumberland 75, Swallum to T W Jones lot West Union 375, Minnie H Gallatin to W H McKee 3500 for 10 acres 3 and 4-10-18, Sheridan Cooper to Fred Sachs 85 acres lot 4 82-11-10 6800, Ulysses Cook to Jos Hardway 9 lots Richart Place Martinsville 2000, Jacob Kannamacher to Geo Kannamacher 27 acres 29-10-12 2000.
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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
Ulysses
Jos. Hardway
Richart Place
Mart’sy’lle
Jacob Kannamacher
Geo Kannamacher
Bill Arouses Opposition to Senate Bill 312
Senate Bill 312 would repeal current agricultural acts and create a Department of Agriculture. It would place all agricultural organizations and fairs under the new department and appoint its officers by the governor, fueling strong statewide protest and concerns of a powerful political machine.
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Senate
Department of Agriculture
Ito
Mrs Cornelia Dixon Prevo obituary in Clark County
Mrs Cornelia Dixon Prevo born in Clark County August 30 1832 died April 18 1915. She married William Prevo in 1855 and had five sons and five daughters. She is survived by three sons four daughters many grandchildren and great grandchildren and a brother Jn Dixon of Nebraska. Funeral services were at the Brick Church east of West Union April 20 conducted by Ela T Wheeler with interment near cemetery.
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Cornelia
Dixon Prevo
Clark
William Prevo
Dixon
Nebraska
Vate
West Union
Ela
Wheeler
Mrs Jacob Remlinger Dies Suddenly in Clark County
Mrs Jacob Remlinger died suddenly at her home in the southeast part of the city last Friday morning from stomach congestion. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church with the male quartet singing Nearer My God to Thee. She was born in 1875 and moved to Clark County Illinois with her parents, later marrying Jacob Remlinger in 1896. Surviving are six children Joseph Harry Gaylord Katherine Jacob Frederick and Marzel, plus a father mother six brothers and one sister and many friends. The brothers and sisters are C A Plaskett Guthrie Okla El M Plaskett PawPaw Mich J G Plaskett Indianapolis J F Plaskett Dana Ind S B Plaskett Terre Haute C B Plaskett Marshall and Mrs Lyda Rogers Terre Haute. She joined Marshall Methodist church at age ten and remained a member until her death.
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Jacob
Remlinger
Joseph
Harry
Gaylord
Katherine
Frederick
Marzel
Co. SA
Germans Win Great Victory In European War
The Germans and Austrians scored a major victory over the Russians in Europe. The German navy was active and sank ten merchant vessels, some of which belonged to neutral nations.
Election Calls for Circuit Judges in Paris and Edgar County
The Paris Beacon urges voters in Paris and Edgar County to participate in the upcoming circuit court election on June 7. The editorial praises the Republican ticket for integrity and legal experience, urging cross party support to ensure a high standard of judiciary.
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Paris
Edgar County
Bnd
Beacon
Methodist Church Plans Mother's Day Service and Activities
Attendance at Sunday services was good as the male quartet L R Snavely Bright Jefferds and Ora Hunter provided fine selections. Next Sunday will feature the annual Mother's Day sermon with special music promises by Jas Colgrove and floral decorations by the G L Gs. The Bible Study Clash meets tomorrow at 3 30 p.m. L B Anderson is the teacher. The W I M S will meet Friday at Mrs Emanuel Hurst 802 S 6th Street. The Epworth League will host a social in the church basement Friday evening at 17330 open to all Leaguers and area youths.
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H. R. Snavely
Harold’ ‘Bright
Roy Jefferds
Ora Hunter
L. B. Anderson
Emanuel Hurst
S. 6Th Street
Birthday Surprise Honoring Mr and Mrs Gelsért
A pleasant surprise party planned by the Always True Bible Class celebrated the birthday anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gelsért. The evening featured games and conversation with light refreshments and all attendees enjoyed a delightful time.
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Ernst
Always
True Bible
Robert Gelsért
Marriage Licenses Granted In Marshall and Terre Haute
The record lists licenses issued to 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.
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Guy
Nightlinger
Cecil M. Danels
Marshall
Harry C., Strader
Ruth M. Zellers
Westfield
Julian
A” Wrybaugh
Ruby’ F. Tucker
Terre
Haute
Restored to Citizenship by County Court Jury
A man discharged from the hospital for the insane sued for restoration of citizenship in county court. The jury returned in his favor on Monday, granting restoration.
Cleanup Day Next Monday Urges Property Owners for Trash Haul
Residents must prepare a general clean up of their premises and nearby streets. Trash piles should be placed at convenient spots for collection by the city on Monday May 10.
Will Probated for M. A. Huffington
The will of M. A. Huffington was probated appointing his wife as executrix and directing the distribution of his personal property and real estate held during his lifetime.
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Huffington
Will
Willy
M. AL Huffington
Westfield Woman Remitted to Hospital Insanity Status
Elsie McMahon of Westfield, twice paroled, was sent to Anna Hospital by county court on Monday. The court declared her still insane and ordered her returned to the institution for confinement.
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Elsie
Westfield
Anne
County
Evangelical Pastor Plans Sunday Services in Two Churches
The Evangelical Association announces next Sunday morning preaching at Immanuel Church Grand Turn and evening services at Marshall Church at 10th and Plum streets. A cordial invitation extends 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 the evangelist W A Fuson of Casey will preach Sunday morning and evening. He will be accompanied by a good singer. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Fuson
Casey
Baptist
Doubts on Judgment Prompt Discretion in Trial
A note suggests doubts about the judge's high standards and argues that discretion may guide a fair outcome. The fragment hints at concerns over potential bias or rigorous application of rules affecting the case.
High School Board Reelected Three Teachers
At Monday's 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 Burton of Anna Illinois the German and history position.
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Alice Keener
Ruth Davison
Fannile Andrews
Edna Wills
Oberlin
Ohio
Burton
Anna, HI
Lee School to be Standardized
Rural schools standardization continues with a May 7 visit to Westfield by Co. Supt. Harold Bright Hon. H. W. Drake and Prof. I. L. Gifford to aid in the program at the Lee school honoring its standard status. Other schools preparing for standard status include East Liberty Baggs Fishback Johnson and Toner.
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Harold Bright
H. W. Drake
I. L
Gifford
Westfield
Lee School
East Liberty
Baggs
Fishback
Johnson and Toner
Obituary of Rachel Ann Lowry of Auburn
Rachel Ann Lowry born April 4 1856 in Auburn died May 1 1915. She joined the Methodist church over two decades ago then the Baptist church at Freedom. She married Albert Huston in 1903. Survived by mother, two sisters Elizabeth Wright and Ida McKee, two brothers Lewis and Frank Lowry, and many relatives. Funeral services were in Auburn led by Rev Eckles, burial in Auburn cemetery.
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Rachel Ann Lowry
Jackson
Eliza Lowry
Auburn
Methodist Church
Baptist Church At
Freedom
Albert Huston
Elizabeth Wright
Ida McKee
Lewis
Frank Lowry
Mr Eckles
Liquor Legislation Moves to House Action
Speaker Shanahan asks Rules Committee to set today for consideration of all wet and dry measures in the House. Drys seek Senate review, but the Speaker promises early action this session. Wet and dry bills head to third reading with county and residence district option measures among those to be debated this week.
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Shanahan
Rules Committee
Houses
House
Senate
Shanshan
Annual Meeting of Methodist Brotherhood Delights Attendees
The annual meeting honoring the ladies drew over one hundred guests with a rich program. A church auditorium musicale featured orchestra and soloists led by Rev. E B Sandmeyer and Rev. Th W McPherson, with lively talks on fellowship, law, and investments followed by a banquet in a red and white decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Brotherhood
Nnual
Don Winterrond
Mary ‘Miller
James Col Btove
EB. G. ‘Sandmeyer
Th W. McPherson
Casey
H. R
C F. Baker
Charleston
New council takes over as city sets new targets
The new council convened to start work with Treasurer Parsons reporting balances. The mayor urged public support and limited salaries while stressing strict enforcement of ordinances. Licenses were granted for billiard rooms, and appointments included John Meloy as marshal and J W Highfill as street commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Sweet
Old Council
Lewis
Jty
Simpson - Lumber Company
Om al, Keiser
John
Rademaker
John _ Meloy
Thomas ‘Riley
Buddy
Otho
Tibbs
Board of Local Improvements
Davis
Mellrath
Hooper
Dow
Turman
Davidson
Congregational Church to Honor City Officials at Ziegler Address
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 the guests of honor with W H Ziegler pastor in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziegler
W.H. Ziegler
Old Resident Philip Boehmer Dies at 75
Philip Boehmer an old resident of the county died yesterday at his home three miles north. He was 75 years old and survived by his wife two sons and two daughters. Funeral services will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church today.
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Philip
Boehmer
Ely
St Mary’s ‘Catholic
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Capital
Nelle
Frank’ Shaw
Jacob’ "Remlinger
E. G. Sandmeyer
Pastor
Anna Hospital
Evangelical’ Association
Baptist Church
Lee
Vis
Fira
Congregational Church
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