Confederate Veterans Honor Memory Of Major Kilborn
The Chattanooga News reprints a Kilborn tribute from the Chattanooga Tenn. News recounting Maj Lawson S Kilborn an honorary member of Forest Camp No 4 U C V who died April 14 1909 in Long Beach Cal He served in the Seventy second Indiana Infantry rising to major and headed Wilder's Brigade pioneers and scouts His death triggers Confederate veterans to recall his Civil War service and the Wilder brigade legacy.
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Chibttitisoga
Tenn
Brest
Clark
Herald
tNis Forrest
Camp
Confederate ‘Organization
Chattanooga
Kilborn
Wilder
J. T. Wilder
Tennessee
Chickamauga Batile
Forest Camp
Forrest Camp
N. B. Forest
No. 4
U. C. Va
Lawson’ S. Kilborn
Long Beach
Cal
Maj. Kilborn
Wilders” Brigade’ Association
Central School
LaFayette
Ind
Indiana
Mad
Ecord
Appointed City Mail Carriers Near Community
A list of new city mail carriers follows a civil service examination. Named appointees include R. Wintertown, Roscoe J. Hunt, and T. W. F. Clark. The assignments cover bastion foreman at the Democrat office and substitute carrier roles. Service begins June 1.
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Stato
Civil Service
Democrat
R. Wintertown
Martinsville
Roscoe J. Hunt
Darwin Township
T. W. F. Clark
American Express
Commencement Week at Marshall Township High School
Fifteen graduates of the class of 1909 will receive diplomas at the Pythian Theatre Friday evening. The baccalaureate sermon is set for Sunday at the M E church by Rev. Fred W. Hixson of Terre Haute. The class play The Good Natured Man will be shown Wednesday and the commencement address will be given by Prof. L D Coffman of Illinois State Normal School. Local orchestra and high school choruses will provide music.
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Marshall Township
High Seliant
Pythian Theatre
Briday
Ruth L. Davison
Leslie F. Maurer
Hester Shipe
Eugene L. Hillman
Harry
B. Black
Ralph A. Clark
Fairy €. Garver
Edgar’ C. Williams
Olive E.,caldwell
Fentons R
Mathews Ruby EB. Rose
Alm H. Davison
Hana‘ Garwood
Jessie Read
Nina L. Davison
M. E
Fred W.hixson
Centenary M.E. Church
Terre Haute
L. D. Coffman
Illinois State Normal School
Charleston
Gas in Deep Sand at Cumberland County Well
The Lee Oil Co drilled deeper on the Goodman farm in Union township Cumberland county to reach a deeper gas sand. The old well, completed around 1985 feet, produced gas but salt water gushed above the mast, forcing a three week effort to shut it off before abandonment.
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Lee Oil Co
Goodman Farm
Union Township
Cumberland County
Casey
Bad Eye Strain Causes Sudden Crossed Vision
Charles C. Cook a well known traveling salesman from this city suffered three weeks from a serious peculiar affliction after reading in bed in a Washington Indiana hotel. His left eye crossed producing a double image the condition persisted though slowly improving. He was fitted with glasses to correct the difficulty.
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Charles C. Cook
Washington
Ind
Deep Sea Going Christians at First Methodist Church
The First Methodist Episcopal church will hold Sunday morning services with the sermon titled Deep Sea Going Christians. Services start on time with free seating and a warm welcome extended by Pastor Ernest L. Pletcher.
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First
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ernest L. Pletcher
Camp notes honor Ned Kilborn and Lightning Brigade memory
The Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park camp commemorates Ned Kilborn and the Lightning Brigade. Officers are elected including Gen Wilder as an honorary member. The group vows continued support for fallen soldiers and the survivors.
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Chickamauga
Chattanooga
National, Park
Thizes
Ned
Kilborn
Lot’.Egent
Cody
Gereen
Tamaily
Accidental Death After Disc Harrow Incident
Mrs. Catharine Bardin, wife of a prominent local farmer, was thrown under a disc harrow while assisting with ground prep. The harrow struck a rock, trapping her under the implement. she suffered fatal injuries and died under anesthesia after foot amputation and severe blood loss. Nearby, Cecil Carnes was injured the day before in a similar accident.
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Catharine Rardin
Kansas
Westfield
Bardin
Cecil Carnes
Eighth Grade Commencement at M. E. Church
The city schools hold graduation tomorrow at 2 30 p m in the M E church with no admission fee. The program includes a processional by Ethel Hurst, solos by Frank Cole, and diplomas presented by Judge Connelly.
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M. E
Ethel Hurst
Frank Cole
James Morton
Mary Plasters
Nora McMurray
Los Angles Roses
Genevieve Ralston
Blanche Hillman
Sir Launfal
Irene Worth
Ernest Ren
Ade Brandenstein
Hazel Lucan
Chester English
Enoch
Cyrus
Jerry
Ben
George Brown
Grahatim
Judge Connelly
Casey Assessment Confirmed for City Street Paving
The county court Thursday confirmed the city's petition to levy a special street paving assessment. Objections were withdrawn and judgment affirmed against all properties as listed, except Vandalia Railway Company whose charge was cut from 1200 to 600, with the remaining 600 to be paid by the city.
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City of
Casey
Vandalia Railway Company
Chautauqua Association Reorganizes Leadership
The Chautauqua Association has reorganized with Rev. A. M. Kirk elected president and J. A. Sweetsetretafty and J. K. Black named treasurer. Taete Lincoln Chautauqua Associates will stage a week of entertainments from June 9 to 13 featuring lectures concerts and a Schalke talk.
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Chautauqua Association
A. M. Kirkland
J. A
Statue to Gen Clark marks vast westward gain
A Quincy monument honors George Rogers Clark for capturing Kaskaskia Vincennes and posts from the Wabash to the Mississippi. The article credits Clark with shaping the nation by stretching American territory west of the Alleghenies, influencing later deals with Spain and Britain and laying groundwork for Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and more.
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Quincy
George Rogers Clark
Wastae
Atlantic
Detroit
Kaskaskia
Vincennes
Ilinois
Indiana
Mississippi
Clark
Wabash
Ohio River
Lake Erie
Lake Michigan
Alleghenies
George HI
Ohio
England
Canada
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Bonaparte
Louisiana
Jefferson
Spain
Florida
Texas
Sabine
Rio Grande
Oregon Country
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
Rocky Mountains
New Mexico
California
Mos
Pacific
Evangelical Church Notice For May 30 Services
Evangelical services announced for Sunday May 30 with Marshall and German preaching at 2 30 by Rev John Kauff man of Dayton Ohio formerly of this city Zion Big Creek at 10 30 Immanuel Grand Turn at 7 30 all cordially invited BH J Niteche pastor.
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Marshall
John Kauffman
Dayton
Zion Big Creek
Immanuel Grand
Turn
BH. J. Niteche
Death of Old Soldier William Keeran
William Keeran died yesterday at his home about five miles southeast of Marshall at age 70. He leaves four daughters and one son. He was an ex soldier and a member of the 5th Ohio Infantry.
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William Keeran
Keeran
5Th Ohio Infantry
No New Discoveries in Illinois Petroleum Fields Report
A review notes activity in Illinois fields with many wells above average production but outside tested areas results are discouraging. Of over a hundred test wells, fewer than six show petroleum or gas, with limited lease activity and storage capacity hindering operations. Weekly counts list Crawford 50, Lawrence 28, Clark 4, Cumberland 1, Saline 1, totaling 94 wells and 7 103 units of production.
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Mlinois
Crawford
Clas Lawrence
Cumberland
Coles
Bie
Randolpi Witlisa
Madison
Jersey
Miakion
Orange
Montgomery
Bas
Lawrence
Clark
Saline
Oil magnates in Marshall visit follows train arrival
A Standard Oil party of high officials from New York City and Findlay Ohio ended a night in Marshall after a special train. The group toured Clark and Crawford counties by car before heading to Oklahoma field. Mr Moffett returned to New York due to a death in the family.
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Denenelle
E. G Palmer
R. J. Berry
New York
H. Oh Oesers
Oldest Person In This Part Of Country Dead
Mrs Celestina Kelley died at Hazel Dell just after her 100th birthday. She remembered much of history and lived through all presidents except Washington. Survived by five children and 75 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Hazel Dell.
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Celestina Kelley
Hazel/Dell
Washington
Eldren
Hazel Dell Cinder Ae
Remarkable Rabbit Rescue Reported in Local Neighborhood
Moonshinecorrespondent recounts a homely scene where a family discovers seven young rabbits and begins caring for them. The piece notes the gentle efforts and tender handling by neighbors as they nurture the creatures.
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Herald
Dent
Trial by Jury at the Neater Friday Evening
Preparations for the production titled Trial by Jury are underway for an upcoming Friday evening event. More than 50 people are expected to contribute to the entertainment, with proceeds supporting the resor and related activities.
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Yibute
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