Evansville Branch Railroad Project Advances to Evansville
Plans for the Evansville Mt Carmel Northern railway move forward after securing right of way and selecting a Wabash river bridge site three miles below Mt Carmel. The line would connect Evansville with Louisville Nashville and serve as a strong competitor to C&BHL, with yards planned near Schweitzer's pond and a key Evansville entry for Cairo division crews.
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Vanderbilt
Mt. Carmel
Evansville
War Department
Wabash River
Cairo
Walker & Walker of
City Board of Works
McCarmel
Wwill
Eyarsville
Schweitzer
New Fork Central
Taft
Burgett Tops in 34th District Vote in Douglas Coles Clark
Official county totals show Carl Burgett leading with 14 896 votes, carrying Douglas and Coles while Helenbeck trails at 13 984 4. Pemberton wins with a 5277 majority, carrying Douglas by 728 Clark by 418 and others tally 13 495 to 12 604.
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Douglas, Coles and Clark
Carl Burgett
Douglas
Coles
Holenbeck
Pemberton
Clark
Thanksgiving Reading Tricks Poultry Farmer Demonstrates Fake Chicken
A New England poultry farmer describes methods to transform an old rooster and a skeleton chicken into fat tender birds. He explains painting feet breaking bones and pressing a board to alter appearance for market after effects.
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New England
Improving the Wabash as a River Trade Route
The Wabash could become a navigable river with steamboats and a waterway future. Trade from tributary territory would likely be profitable as riverborne movement could replace costly rail for many regional commodities. Towns without railroads would benefit from lowered transport rates via water.
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Wabash
Vincennes Sun
Central Illinois Faces Large Scale Counterfeit $5 Bills
Central Illinois reports widespread circulation of counterfeit five dollar notes marked with the number D 47,963,872. The fake bills mimic the word payable and use a nearly identical lowercase b versus 1, while the numeral 6 curves upward in the corner, triggering warnings from banks and financial institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Cantata Jeptha Shown in Paris With Local Talent
Frank Cole of Marshall Iowa performed in the cantata Jeptha in Paris last week. A striking scene showed Eleni, a Jewish soldier, among dead and dying men while Naomi, played by Mrs. J. D. Barr, moves to her brother. The duet drew an enthusiastic encore.
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Jeptha
Paris
Eleni
Frank Cole
Marshall
J. D. Barr
Naomi
West York merchant to move to Kansas early 1909
John R. Fitch announces his sale of store, business property and residence in West York Illinois and his plan to move his family to Yates Center Kansas around January 1909. He urges all debtors to call and settle accounts immediately.
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John R. Fitch
West York
Ill
Yates Center
Kansas
Township extends thanks for house-to-house volunteers
The Sunday town notes extend thanks from the school president to all volunteers who aided in the house-to-house visitation last Thursday.
Appointment in Railway Mail Service for Route 3 Carrier
Henry Ziegler of Route 3 is appointed to the railway mail service and will commence work in a few months, with initial instructions set ahead of the Indianapolis start date.
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Henry Ziegler
Indianapolia
Yebelgecin
Delivery District Plans for Free Mail Service Expansion
Postal inspector Clarke outlines three delivery districts with detailed walking routes from the post office. Each district includes street-by-street boundaries, culled collection boxes at major intersections, and notes that districts will be enlarged as new sidewalks are built to accommodate growing service.
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Clarke
Postoffice
Main
Michigan
Hickory
Daniels
Craig’s
Cypress
Spruce
Maple
Poplar
Sth
Office 3
Office
4Th
2Nd
Plum
1St
Cherry
Walnut
Elm
5Th
Vine
Two Judges Retire From Fifth Judicial District Race
Judges E R Kimbrough of Danville and James W Craig of Mattoon will not seek re election as circuit judges in the Fifth Judicial district next June. They say retirement is due to a rest and health, not defeat, and plan to resume law practice. Coles County shows one Democratic hopeful, Judge T Cofer of Charleston.
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R E Kimbrough
Danvie
James W Craig
Mattoon
Fifth Judicial District
Danville
Kimbrough
Craig
Coles County
T . Cofer
Charleston
True Patriotism and Home Trading Policy
The article extols local support for home buying as the best path to urban growth and prosperity. It argues that loyalty to local interests attracts investment and immigration, and that cities fostering home trading gain faster development and superior economic outcomes.
Fire at Mrs Griffith's West Main Street home is halted
Marshall fire alarms were triggered as soot in a chimney apparently ignited flames in the kitchen and front part of Mrs Griffith's West Main Street residence Saturday morning. Neighbors and a prompt response prevented serious damage.
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Marshall
Fatal Locomotive Accident in Paris on Cairo Division
A runaway locomotive in Paris on the Cairo division collided with a freight train after escaping from a hostler in the yards. The incident occurred near the north cages and resulted in the death of a fireman. Details are limited due to the fragmentary report.
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Cairo
Paris
Revision of tariff policy urged by Cannon in Chicago
At a banquet in Chicago this week Mr. Cannon said that for three years he followed Theodore Roosevelt in opposing tariff revision until after the next presidential election. He argued for prompt carry out of Republican tariff policy in the next Congress, regardless of his district or position.
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Chicago
Cannon
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Mad Dog Scare Leads City to Muzzle All Dogs
The dog that killed several animals was diagnosed by Pasteur Institute as having hydrophobia. No people were bitten. other dogs were muzzled or killed. A second mad dog was killed Sunday, fueling the public scare and prompting mayoral action to muzzle dogs citywide.
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City Board of Health
Pasteur Institute
Chicago
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Local Couples
A partial list shows James Adams 27 and Edna Shirely 25 of Wabash township among marriages filed. Other entries include D Otto Hollman 26 Birds Illinois wed to Anna Matteson 21 West Union, Geo H Bierbaum 21 Marshall, Mary Stover 20 Terre Haute, and additional names Casey McPherson Mattie Mey Button with addresses.
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James Adams
Wabash
Edna Shirely
Otto Hollman
Birds, Il
Anna Matteson
West Union
Geo
H. ‘Bierbaum
Marshall Mary: Stover
Terre
Hautes
Ernest
McPherson
Suckers Plentiful Advertising Scheme Target Hillsboro
A traveling advertiser swindled Hillsboro merchants with a railroad time card and weather schedule printed on cardboard. He mixed in ads to reap tripled printing costs, while promising a broad readership that rarely materializes.
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Hillsboro News
Thanksgiving Services At Christian Church
Union Thanksgiving services to be held tomorrow at 10 30 in the Christian church. Program includes song prayer reading proclamation by Rev B L Pletcher sermon by Rev E J Nitsche and benediction by Rev A M Kirkland with Eld J C Craig leading portions.
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Christian Church
Eld
J C Craig
B. L. Pletcher
E J Nitsche
A M Kirkland
Mt Carmel considers ban on card parties to curb gambling
An introduced Mt Carmel city ordinance would fine anyone playing any game for value between 50 and 200 dollars. The measure seeks to suppress card parties for prizes seen by many as gambling and would likely provoke strong reaction in Marshall.
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Mt. Carmel
Marshall
What Marshall Must Do
Mr. Carmel has landed a nail keg factory that will employ many workers and produce 20 000 nail kegs daily. Robinson has secured a glass factory to manufacture table glassware. Such industries would make Marshall grow and prosper.
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Carmel
Robinson
Marshall
Letha Fay Obituary 1903 1908
Letha Fay, second daughter of Ernest and Addie Maring, born April 6 1903, died October 15 1908 of diphtheria at age 5 years 6 months 5 days. The family mourns but hopes for reunion beyond parting.
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Letha Fay
Ernest
Addie Maring
Ore
Muzzled or Tied Dogs Faces City Shot Policy
City rule requires country visitors to muzzle or tie dogs to wagons in town. Violators face execution of their animals.
Evangelical Church Services and Revival Plans
Evangelical services held Sunday with English preaching at 10:80. Emanuel Grand Turn revival meetings continue next week with Rev. E Ewald of Terre Haute expected. Sunday School convention set for next Sunday at John Sauter schoolhouse south of Ernst.
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Marshall
Emanuel
E. Ewald
Terré Haute
John Sauter
Ernst
Melrose Blacksmith David Copper Faces Weld RUMOR
Local Melrose residents discuss a rumor about David Copper the town blacksmith. The message claims he could not weld, but townspeople insist the belief is a misunderstanding and that Copper remains active in the community trades.
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David Copper
Melrose
Ahoe
Ties in Close Contest Highlight Local Meeting
Citizens packed the council chamber as a tight vote produced a tie between two factions. Officials promised a decisive recount to determine the winning side and address community concerns raised during public comment.
Bees in Decline Stir Local Concern Across Town
Residents voice worry as bee populations drop in urban gardens and parks. City environmental groups urge careful habitat management, flowering plantings, and reduced pesticide use to support pollinators.
Same Old Complaint Oil Operators Still Kick About Dry Weather
Oil operators voiced continued frustration over prolonged dry weather impacting production. Household maintenance and farm irrigation pressures were cited as contributing to reduced output and higher costs, with officials urged to address weather-related supply disruptions.
New Wells Boost Crawford County Oil Output
Crawford County leads in weekly drilling, with 39 wells in Crawford, 19 in Lawrence, seven in Clark and two in Cumberland for a total of 4740 barrels, while Indiana and Kentucky regions show modest runs. The article notes road conditions hinder drilling, warns of winter weather, and compares to Indiana’s road improvements funded by oil royalties.
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Ilinois
Indiana
Crawford
Lawrence
Clark
Cumberland
Hitnois
Kentucky Wella
Real Estate Transfers Listed from Local Parcels
A list of property transfers including Lucy Washburn to J W Purcell and Moses Stricker to Jacob Scott with parcel identifiers and prices. Additional transfers include James Richart to Elisha Hart, Ernest Goodman to Jennie Davison, and several others to trustees, with amounts ranging from 75 to 3400 dollars.
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Lucy Washburn
J. W. Purcellse S
Moses Stricker
Jacob Scott
James Richart
Elisha Hart Richart
Ernest Goodman
Jennie Davison
Casey
Death of John Carl Goekler at Timothy aged 4 months and 18 days
John Carl Goekler, second son of Clarence Goekler and wife, died at home in Timothy on November 18 after a brief illness. The illness was scarlet fever and he was ill only a few days before passing away among family and friends.
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John Carl
Clarence
Goekler
Timothy
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Gidohni
Hiey Farm
Yorion Boon
Reed
Frank’ Cole
Big Four
Uncle Joe
Hillaboro
Evangelical Church Services
Crawford County
J. M Hollenbeck
Bartlett, Kuhn & Co
H. L. Flint
Trustees Church of God
Orig Cumberland
Samuel Eisner
Albert Moses
Village York
S. C. Blankenbeker
Nora Romines
Mattie Kimball Et al
Nettle Dotro
Collins
Westfield
Amanda Hayner
Orpha Poulter
Shuey
Chas
S. Fasig
Cyrus Fasig
Fenel
Wm. Archer
Margaret Thompson
J. B. Thompson
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