Local notes from Dudley area report frost and farm delays
Ernie Ross, Lon Alfred, and others are mentioned with weather remarks, sickness in families, and farm work. Several visitors from Marshall, Terre Haute, and Martinsville are noted. Rain delays hinder plowing and corn work while some crops face poor prospects. A marriage between Harry Slusser and Lillian Green is reported with best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Alfred
Oliver
Joyce Peck
Marshall
Bruce Daughheree
Mra Truman Ross
Harry Slusser
Orange
Lillian Green
Johnson
Local notes on market prices and community events
Martinsville notes a lower price spread on eggs and butter, frost concerns for crops, and ongoing building for a new lumber yard. It records visits by residents including Mrs Dorinda Ryan and Rev O O Tracy, church activities, a flag raising at ME church, and upcoming Memorial services. Several entries mention travel to Wharton, Ohio, and Wharton, Pa, plus local council and missionary society items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Devlin
St Joseph
Dorinda Ryan
North York Street
O O Tracy
Wharton, O
Church of God
Parker Township
Willis Chapel
M E
O. Tracy
George Paxton
Wharton
Ohio
Gener! Missionary Society
Paxton
Marshal Aid
Albert Lamb
Lucile Bigelow
C. E. Pollard
Chicago
Red Cross Society
Westfield
F. Tobey
Kentucky
Ohio Oil Co
B. F Daugherty
Lebanon
M Fuiday
Bussness
H. V. Anderson
L. A. Rider
M. L. Briscoe
Iola
Kas
Rumor Denied as Illinois State Fair Ahead of Sept Dates
Din was appointed and rumors circulated that the Illinois State Fair would not be held this year. Officials deny the rumor, noting preparations are stronger than ever for September 7 to 15. A flag raising at the north side school grounds drew a large, noisy crowd, followed by a teacher luncheon of ice cream cake and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
North Side
Local Social Roundup Includes Sunday Visits and Travel
Clyde Elliiott spent Sunday with Earl Irwin while Lily Beltz visited Hazel Elliiott. Lila Wyrick visited Ruth Wefver. Otto Travioli and family moved back here. Rev E G Sandmeyer of Marshall will preach Sunday night. Levi Miller of Marley spent Sunday with Harry Wyrick. Mrs John Smith and daughters visited Al Weaver's family. Mrs Verlin Murphy spent last week with her mother Mrs Wes Weaver. Rina and Pleasie Irwin left for Chicago to visit Mrs Lizzie Bennett. Youths attended a party hosted by Edna Stricker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Elliiott
Earl Irwin
Lily Beltz
Hazel Elliott
Lila Wyrick
Ruth Wefver
Otto Travioli
E. G Sandmeyer
Marshall
Levi Miller
Marley
Harry Wyrick
John Smith
al Weaver
Verlin Murphy
Wes Weaver
Rina
Pleasie Irwin
Chicago
Lizzie Bennett
Edna Stricker
Obituary notices and local notices from Banner Times
Samuel E Harris dies at 66 at son Dr C M Harris residence May 6. Joe Burson dies at Mattoon with remains brought to Casey. Irene Hassley leaves for Wheeling W Va for summer with relatives. W B Overstreet weds Mrs A M Rickets in Terre Haute. Rae Quick and baby visit J W Price in Casey. Mrs George Hillard dies in Mattoon, interment in Casey. Oda McGinness hurt at Effingham as scaffold failure injures him and two others.
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The
Banner Times
Samuel E. Harris
C M. Harris
Joe Burson
Mattoon
Irene Hassley
Wheeling
W. Va
Terre Haute
W. B. Overstreet
A. M Rickets
Rae Quick
Babed
Battle Creek
Mich
J. W. Price
George Hillard
Casey
Oda McGinness
Effingham
McGinness
Westfield Sunday school anniversary at Bigelow home
Crascant Class of the Union TB Sunday school held its anniversary meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs EB C Bigelow on Thursday evening. The evening featured an interesting supper.
Mrs. Allen Mathews dies after long illness in Marshall
Rose Ann German Mathews was born October 11 1865 in Marshall and died May 8 1897. She married James Allen Mathews on May 5 1889 and had two sons Hurley who died in infancy and Fenton who is married and lives in Detroit. She leaves a husband a mother two grandchildren and a daughter by marriage along with siblings and other relatives. Funeral services were at her Locust Street home with interment in the local cemetery.
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Rose Ann German
Marshall
James Allen Mathews
Hurley
Fenton
Detroit
Mich
Mathews
Hfe
Methodist Church
Wm. German
Mark Thompson
Wm. Cline
Joseph Bellocq
Los Angeles
Calif
George W. German
Nettie
Ellen
Locust Street
Marshall Trustees Discuss Replacing German with French
Marshall high school trustees are evaluating substituting French for German in the language curriculum. Decision pending a formal vote and to study impact on students and faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Marshall High School
Christian Endeavor marks 27th anniversary at Marshall
United Brethren Church hosts the Christian Endeavor Sunday night to observe its 27th anniversary with a program at 7230. Grace Mothers Day program and communion service Sunday at 10 30. A cordial invitation to all.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Safety and Service
State Farmers’ Institute
Marshall State Bank
Bank of the People
Dolson
Ernie Ross
Dudley
Verge Hurst
John L Hurst
Mary Ross
Elizabeth Rolson
Emanuel Taubeneck
Emanuel Hurst
Susan Claypool
Will Flenner
John Snyder
Martinsville
Matts
Homer
Ernest Brossman
Don Romine
Coast Artillery
McDonald
Wabash
Will Glenn
Greenup
Helen
Grace Romine
Millard Hedrick
Laude Taggart
John Brossman
Melrose
J R. Trump
Jo Morgan
Uburo
Maud Ramsey
Casey Ifs
Sarah Newlin
Chester Hix
Fred Phillipps
Sundey
J B Pendleton
Bogan
A. M. Trump
Robinson
J. F. Trump
Ova Stanfield
P C G. Haste
Terre Nante
Howard Norman
Martingvilla
P C Hasten
Family
Nic
Dr Hinkley
City
Theodore Jones
John Mumford
Metta English
H C Grisham
Perry Pine
Chas Beckel
McKeen
P Fawley
Mel
Sassafras
Myrtle Becket
Asbury
Robert Hodson
Kessler
Livingston
Winslow
Oscar Hodson
Redman
Mom Landers
Carl Myers, Jr
Allen Wright
Grandview
Wright
Otis Landers
M M
Hubert
Ford
F. O. B. Detroit
Albert Sockler
Illinois
Doll’s Grocery
D. ID
Mrs. Allen Mathews
United Brethren Church
First National Bank
the Herald
Claypool
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