Social Club Fun and Visiting Guests Reported
Miss Majorie Lewis hosts Bow Knot Club with Virginia Prevo G. Claypool and others. Guests include Mrs Seymour Hurst and Mrs Rae Brockway. prizes go to Mrs Hurst and Mrs Claypool. Tuesday Club luncheon and bridge noted with prize winners. Nearby birthday party honors Miss Selma Lichtenberger. visits from Indianapolis and Millikin College connections. newborn baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Coryell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majorie Lewis
Bow Knot Club
Virginia Prevo
G. Claypool
George Farris
Temple Lovett
Danville
Leon Cox
Seymour Hurst
S. M. Scholfield
Ettle
Mraz S. Re Pon
Rae Brockway
Mel Shaw
John Lewis Jr
Howar Simon
Findlay
Ohio
Hurst
Claypool
Modern Woodmen Dues Due by June Fifth
Notice from Marshall Camp No. 965 warning members to pay all dues and assessments by June 5 or face suspension. If you have a receipt bring it. the clerk, BH. D. Jones, mentions inability to visit all members. Also includes varied classified items with local notices and ads such as corn for sale, a Percheron stallion, peonies, loans, deliveries, and rentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Camp No. 965
D. Jones
Community Notices Spur Local Visits and Arrivals
A variety of social notices summary: Merryman family from Baltimore to visit G Abel family south of Marshall. Mrs Ruth Langelier of Berkeley to visit parents before sailing to Europe. Sheriff Coldren recovers John Tillman from Marion County after escape from Anna state hospital. Royal Arch Masons attend Paris meeting. visits from Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Arkansas, and Chicago. marriages around Sullivan and Dugger. A F and A M No 133 to hold two third degrees. several locals spend weekends with relatives. summer visitors from Detroit and Long Beach. baby born to Mr and Mrs Trefz. numerous travel plans and city visits reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Merryman
Wilma ‘Jane
Mildred Blam
Baltimore
Ruth Davison Langelier
Berkley
Calif
John Davison
New York
Europe
Langelter
Harry C. Coldren
Salem
John Tillman
Marion County
Tillman
State Hospital
Anna
Martinsville
Fredenberger Eckle Family Spend Saturday in Robinson
Mr and Mrs Ed Fredenberger and family and Mr and Mrs Dan Eckle spent Saturday in Robinson with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Fredenberger
Dan Eckle
Robinson
Pastor to Speak at Livingston Services
Rev. F. O. Coffin will deliver a memorial address at Livingston cemetery at 2:00 PM Sunday afternoon June 3. Graves will be decorated during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Services
F. O. Coffin
Livingston Cemetery
Marshallite Honored At University Honor Day Convocation
Miss Virginia Knipe daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Knipe of Marshall was named in the University of Illinois Honor Day Convocation group. The event occurred Friday at 10 o clock in the University auditorium with addresses broadcast by the campus radio station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Knipe
Wm. Knipe
Marshall
University of Illinois
Methodist Howard Leach Service Schedule and Baccalaureate
The schedule lists Pastor Howard Leach leading Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 a m The G A R and American Legion hold a memorial service Evening worship is at 7 30 p m The high school baccalaureate features the address Worlds for Conscience to Conquer with the subject announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. and
American Legion
M E Church Circuit Coffin Pastor Services
The Asbury service is at 11 00 a m and evening prayer follows at 7 30 p m in the M E Church Circuit led by Pastor Coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church Circuit
Coffin
Congregational Service Schedule and Special Cantata
The Congregational church lists 9 30 Sunday school 10 45 memorial day service with Rev Leach as speaker 7 30 pm baccalaureate at High School no church service then 7 30 pm Wednesday midweek prayer. June 10 West Terre Haute choir to perform Jairus Daughter Sacred Cantata with Mission Study Circle Marshall also presenting Magic Shoes home mission play and missionary talk by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB
Leach
West Terre Haute
Jairus
Allright
Mission Study Circle of
Marshall
Lucille Gentry
Guinavere Haddix
Rebecca Taylor
Home Mission
Magic Shoes
F. M. Rhoads
Elizabeth Rhoads
E. L. Taylor
F. Behner
Ridgley
Centenary Activities Include Holy Land Talk
United Brethren I B Sipes pastor announces Sunday school 9 30 a m with Ruth Washburn trip to Holy Land lecture. Christian Endeavor 7 30 p m Marshall 6 30 p m. Baccalaureate service at M E church and midweek prayer and Endeavor at Friendship 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary
Holy Land
Ruth Washburn
Christian Endeavor
Marshall
M. E
Friendship
Evangelical D A Kroft and Zion Preaching Schedule
Pastor Evangelical D A Kroft at Zion preaches at 10 30 a m with prayer meetings every Tuesday and Emanuel on Wednesdays at 10 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical
D. A. Kroft
Christian Science Services in Pythian Temple
The Pythian Temple hosts Christian Science services with Sunday readings at 11:00, Sunday school at 9:30, and a Wednesday 8:00 testimonial meeting. A reading room and circulating library offer Bible and Christian Science litera ture on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Temple
Pilgrim Holiness Church Services This Sunday
Sunday school starts at 10:00 a m with morning worship at 11:00 led by the pastor A sermon follows. Evening worship is at 7:30 with familiar hymns and prayer. Members and visitors welcome.
Federalism defines holidays as state governed affairs
The text notes no general national holidays by federal law. It states federal laws apply only in ungoverned territories and that holidays are decreed by individual states.
Lecturer's Marathon Talk Ends With Hat Bargain
A speaker delivered a lengthy lecture over eight hours. The ending note: her husband agreed to buy her a hat, according to a humorous tidbit from a wag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aindy
Wumorist
West York Post Office Established In Paris and Danville Rail Line
A post office opened at West York on the Paris and Danville railroad with George W. Bishop named postmaster. Berner's building front near completion after purchase by Ben Cox featuring large plate glass windows and walnut trim. Legislative candidates John Fields Wm Lindsey and Jonathan Biggs visited the city. Dr. Richard Belt relocated to Martinsville to practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West York
Paris
Danville
George W. Bishop
Berner
Ben Cox
John Fields
Wm. Lindsey
Jonathan Biggs
Marriages And Local Notes From Arcola Area
Forty years ago Chas N Dolson of Arcola wed Ollie Walker of Walnut Prairie in a bride’s house ceremony. George and James Price bought the Boston Shoe Store from D O Martin and plan to run it. Fred Martin remains as salesman. Joseph Marbaugh and Mary Hammerly of Darwin Jr married May 13 in Anderson Township by Thomas Craig. Joseph Welch near Griffiths Station was thrown from a wild colt and dislocated his right shoulder in a serious accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. N. Dolson
Arcola
Ollie Walker
Walnut Prairie
Cahrlie
George
James Price
Boston
D. O. Martin
Fred Martin
Joseph Marbaugh
Mary B. Hammerly
Darwin Jr
Thomas Craig
Anderson Township
Joseph Welch
Griffith's Station
Wabash River Flooding Spurs Replanting Efforts
Thirty years ago heavy rains up north caused the Wabash to flood over the Linton grade as waters receded. Much corn stands to be replanted. A fire at the Van switch last Thursday caused about 2000 dollars in losses, burning two box cars and an Illinois Central car, plus 126 barrels of flour worth 756 dollars. No culprits found. A city boys’ drill group formed, led by Harry Miller, electing officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
van Switch
John Marvin
Harry Miller
Local Visitors and Injuries Highlight Pimento News
Dr and Mrs Dolson of Pimento Ind visit Mrs E Falley. Nellie Young of Chicago arrives to visit Mrs Mollie Green. Noel Poffinberger near the city breaks leg when his horse steps on him during oil rig work. Prof Roy Buckner of Chicago medical college to teach at West Union school. James Rush George Kelley Clarence Ulrey and Cesco Hammond in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rush
George Kelley
Clarence Ulrey
Martinsville
Cesco Hammond
Casey
Library Board Elects Margaret Cole Librarian
Margaret Cole chosen to replace Lethe Scott as librarian after a Library Board meeting. 120th U. S. Infantry including Casey and Paris units sailed for France last week. Delvas Hall and Lois Parrish wed at Rev. J. I. O Neal’s residence and will live on a nearby Oliver farm. Frank Lupher transferred to Findlay Ohio by Illinois Pipe Line Co and will join the treasurer’s office there next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Margaret Cole
Lethe Scott
120Th U. S. Infantry
Fourth Regiment
Casey
Paris
France
Delvas W. Hall
Lois Parrish
Oliver Vicinity
J. I. O'Neal
Oliver
Frank Lupher
Findlay, O
Illinois Pipe Line Co
Executrix Seeks Discharge in Estate Settlement
The executrix of the estate of Loté Gray, deceased, will on June 4 1928 present her final report to the Clark County Illinois county court at Marshall and ask to be discharged from further duties and responsibilities as administrator. H R Snavely, Atty. Advertisement 21-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Illinois
Clark County
Loté Gray
County Court
Marshall
Panama Canal Zone Exunal Zone Description Abridge
The Pandian exunal zone is described as 11 miles wide and 47 miles long spanning between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Ancient Roquefort Cheese Praised By Caesar And Pliny
The long valued Roquefort cheese is cited by Julius Caesar and Pliny the Elder as an unmatched Gaul product. It withstood invasions and was listed in feudal charters with annual tributes during the Dark Ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roque Fort
Julius Caesar
Pliny the Elder
Roquefort
Rise of the Republican Party and Lincoln’s Rise
A 19th century overview notes the newly organized Republican Party forming by 1856 and nominating John C. Fremont for president. It states Fremont lost to James Buchanan while the party grew in power, and by 1860 it elected Abraham Lincoln as its candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Fremont
California
James Buchanan
Abraham Lincoln
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W. R. Turmah
Marshall House
Bridge
Charles Cole
Charles Ridgley
Emma Frederick
W. W. Hogue
O. A. Keiser
Gertrude Shaw
W. A. Vaughn
Walter Cole
True Booth
C. F. Behner
Hogue
Mabel Allred
Cecil Allred
Edith Lahmer
Alice Horner
Ruth Norton
Elsie Doll
Selma Lichtenberger
Joy Lichtenberger
Harry Lichtenberger
Fay Findley
Katy Smith
Paul Babbitt
John Thompson
Indianapolis
Miss Findley
Harry Findley
Turkey Run
Albert Sockler
Harry
Millikin College
Decatur
Monmouth
Ben Ogle
Terre Haut
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Adam Gard
Washington, D. C
Will Gard
Vern Coryell
Aetna
Mark Stewart City Fire Insurance
Chrisman
Crib
Stanley ‘Richards
John Saiter
Ernat
Pine ‘Street
Cole & Cole Loans and Insurance
Marshall, Illinois
Terra Haute
Ind
Percy Stanfield
Ash
Montgomery
Johnson
H. M. Dewey & Co
James Lindley
West
York, Ilinois
B. F. Johnson
Lawn Mower Service
H. Kuhn
Bill Booster
Harry Coldren
Harry Potter
Russell Riley
Walter Craig
Harry Johnson
Ross Stewart
Roy Hunt
EB. L. Taylor
B. F. Holscher
A. R. Deaner
C. M. Bubeck
Dr. J. J. Rose
Royal Arch Masons
Edwin Daley
Mrs. la Cole
Mr. Daley
Mrs. Daley
Don Medsker
John McCauley
Genevieve
Grand Theatre
Terre Haute
Alva Kelley
Sullivan, Ind
Miss Thelma Reynolds
Dugger
Squire Thomas Craig
James Heizer
Arkansas
Russell Craig
Genevieve Washburn
Lois Waters
Margaret Pierson
Thelma Whitney
Mary Jane
Dutton
John Ashworth
Sunny Brook Farm
A. F
A. M. No. 133
Masonic Temple
Wilbert Mundorf
Detroit
Mich
John Mundorf
B. F. Stover
Minnie Cook
Vero Beach
Florida
Loral Mathews
Champaign
Mrs
Bert Mathews
Jack Cline
Lydia English
Chicago
Mrs. Cline
Martha Crowe
Charles Trefz
Alfred Dodson
Harry Cork
Long Beach
Alice Masterman of
Ef, L.taylor
Earl “Wood
Sidell
Dave Elston
Craommon
United States
Methodist
Howard Leach
Asbury
Brick
Roland G. Bristol
United Brethren
I. B. Sipes
Zion
Emanuel
Christian Science
Pilgrim “Holiness Church
Richard Belt
H. R. Snavely
Atty
Frankie Darro
Jobyna Ralston
Mickey Grogan
Tom Mix
Tony
Silver Valley
the Family Group
Panama Canal Zone
Kesler
Goodrich
Michigan
Edwards County
National Cafe
Hal H. Claypool Exchange
LeSeure’s Cash Store
Jose
Ray
York
Rogers
Santos
Country Club
Avondale
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