Old Carmi mill dam torn down after 96 years
The historic Little Wabash River dam near Carmi is being removed after 96 years of service. Built in 1812 by a traveling miller, it fed the area’s first flour and meal and served as a frontier landmark until its sale for $1600 to the Randolph Drainage Commission.
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Hooffe
Carmi Mill
Little
Wabash River
White County
Timois
Illinois ‘Prairies
St. Louis
Bradsville
Ind
Mississippi River
Little Wabash
Poribe
George G. Zeigier
Randolph
Drainage Commission
Sinois
Northern states swing to Taft Sherman landslide
The republic ticket won sweeping majorities in key northern states led by Taft and Sherman. New York exceeded a hundred thousand votes, Indiana and Illinois backed the ticket despite local battles. Cannon faced a hard-fought win while Clark county backed Taft by about 400. Tempe rance and good government gained with Dan Emerson and Judge Hollenbeck facing strong races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Indiana
Illinois
Taft
Yates
Gov
Deneen
Congressman Cannon
Methodist
Temperance Democrats
Dan Emerson
Judge Hollenbeck
Douglas
Coles
Oil wells active as Illinois shows rising completions
Oil production increases despite dry spells and election calm. October shipments beat eastern wells by about 33 000 barrels daily as Crawford county leads activity with 206 wells completed. Lawrence 16. Clark only 2 producing 2647 barrels. Birdsfield near Lawrenceville boosts Big Four line.
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Illinois
Mississippi
Birdsfield
Lawrenceville
Big Four
Bond Township
Lawrence County
Crawford County
Lawrence
Clark
Daley’s Beadl Daughter Readied for Service
Local notes mention Daley family and church services with references to events and dates. The snippet notes community figures, a service at the church, and a namesake connection within the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daley
Beadl
Eer Holle
Dineast
Selina Tevannaliel
Bootlegger William Martin jailed after large fine
William Martin a county bootlegger, aged over sixty and one armed, pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license on ten counts. County Judge W F Slater fined him 28 thousand dollars, ordered costs, and remanded him to Williamson county jail for the remaining year. Indiana politics noted in brief with Hollenbeck Briscoe and Hurst results.
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William Martin
W. F. Slater
Williamson County
Slater
Marion Post
Booming Lawrence County Oil Field Says Shot Shallow Well
Remarkable Ol oil gusher reported in Dennison Township on Hzra Vander mark farm. A shallow well produced 1100 barrels in 15 hours and is expected to flow about 1700 barrels daily at current rate.
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Lawrence County
Hzra Vandermark
Dennison Township
Pretty Country Wedding at Beadle Home
A home wedding occurred at the Beadle residence four miles northwest of the city. Olive Lenora Beadle married Bert C. Lutz at high noon in a ceremony surrounded by flowers and family. Rev. HB L. Pletcher of Marshall officiated. A generous dinner followed as guests from distant areas attended.
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Kid Beadle
Olive Lenora
Bert C. Lutz
HB. L. Pletcher
Marshall
Death of Mrs Ingram prompts funeral services details
Mrs Loulea Ingram died yesterday after a long illness. Full services will be held from the Presbyterian church tomorrow, Saturday, with interment in Darwin Cemetery.
Marriage Licenses Listed For Public Record
Frank O Dita aged 28 of Caney and Joanna Shadley aged 49? Casey. Carl G Towell aged 24 and Benale Lamb aged 19. Phillipa aged 26. See sets of names and ages in the record, incomplete OCR text.
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Frank O
Caney
Joanna
Shadley
Casey
Carl G. Towell
Bénale
Lamb
Jou
Phillipa
Illinois secretary of state reports large business activity gains
Advance information from the bi ennial report of James A Rose, secretary of state, shows that for the two years ending September 30, 1908, the secretary collected and paid into the state treasury 898,857.96 dollars, up 102,054.94 from the prior period. Domestic corporate fees totaled 694,861.30 dollars and foreign licenses 78,421.86 dollars, indicating strong business expansion despite the recent panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A . Rose
Secretary of State
State Treasury
Illinois
Campaign Oratory Lacks Value in Voter Judgment
The piece argues that public speeches by politicians rarely win votes and fail to sway listeners from the opposing party. It notes that voters increasingly read and reason independently, with party members avoiding crossovers and prejudice blocking rational appeals.
Sunday School Visitor Plan for Clark County Nov 19
The article urges Clark county Sunday School workers to volunteer as visitors on November 19. It calls on each township president to notify families and the superintendent to request helpers, emphasizing a spirit of service and communal support.
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Clark County
Iman-Susinmss
Sondome Heynurmber
Wwe
Roe S Wright
Fort Massac Monument Dedicated to Geo Rogers Clark
The Fort Massac monument in Fort Massac Park Metropolis will be dedicated tomorrow honoring George Rogers Clark and his deeds. The state owns the grounds and a DAR dedication program will feature Governor Deneen delivering the principal address.
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Geo Rogers Clark
Fort Massac Park
Metropolis
George Rogers Clark
Fort Massac
Massac County
Clark County
Daughters of the American Revolution
Deneen
McKeen Kelfer Wedding at Bride's Parents Home
At noon Frank Wilson McKeen of Terre Haute and Mary Everett Kelfer daughter of J L Kelfer were married at the bride's parents home. The Episcopal ceremony was by Rev Arthur W Miles with solos by Mrs J D Barr. The couple left for Chicago after a two course luncheon and are greeted by a host of guests including Alice Dunnard Bement and Darwin Singleton.
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Frank Wilson McKeen
Terre Haute
Mary Everett Kelfer
J. L. Kelfer
J. D Barr
Paris
Arthur W. Miles
Chicago
Alice Dunnard Bement
Darwin Singleton
J. D. Barr
Alice Burnside
Bement
D. H. Jenkins
Indianapolis
Frank Burnside
Washington
D. C
Charles B. McKeen
B. F. McKeen
Wilson
Oscar Perkins
Warren Hussey
Thatcher Parker
Fred B. Kelfer
Marshall
New Series of Postage Stamps Prepared at Washington
Designs for a new issue of postage stamps have been prepared at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving in Washington. When issued the current stamps in use will be retired. The new stamps for each denomination will feature a Washington profile with a bas relief effect toward likeness of colors.
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Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Washington
Balm for Hurt Heart in Lee County Suit Ends in $900 Award
Miss Neeloo Garner of Leaf River won a breach of promise case against Arthur Buzzell of Dixon. A jury awarded her $900 after evidence included 113 love letters from Buzzell, one written a day before his marriage to Ethel Thompson. Buzzell, once regarded as wealthy, drew attention as a sought after suitor among Leaf River families.
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Lee County
Neeloo Garner
Leaf River
Arthur Buzzell
Dixon
Buzzell
Union State Bank
Miss Garner
Ethel Thompson
Buzzel
Mar
High School Music Night to Benefit Song Books
Next Friday at 7 30 the high school music groups present a concert to raise funds for song books and school music purchases. The program features solo and ensemble numbers by students and the Treble Clef Club, with a Freshman and Sophomore semi chorus and a Boys' Chorus. The en tertainment aims to be one of the best school shows yet.
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Guild High School
Strelezki
Aunt Sophia Tabor
Opera
Reading
Ruth Davison
Manney Treble Clef Club
Haineis Corn Exposition Prizes and Rules
The Haineis Corn Exposition on November 28 offers prizes for white and yellow corn across three sections with top cash awards of 500 for premier champion, 200 sweepstakes, and 100-plus prizes from Springfield merchants. Youth and women categories include 50 to 3200 cash and watches, with space urged for Clark county exhibitors and instructions available from Illinois Corn Exposition Springfield.
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Haineis
Springfeldy
Clark County
Harry Maurer
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Briscoe
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FT. Massac Monument
McKeen
Kelfer
Satz
Musical Entertainment
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Thompson
Martin
Mathews
Claypool
Gale Jada
Glover
The
Gay Hussar
Oreo
Secceesseene Mohring
Shipe
Nitsche, Hurst and Brossman
Thinois
Pythian Theatre
Beyeld
Econ
Pritchard Beye
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