Paul Swern Buried After Brief Illness in Indianapolis
An obituary records Paul W. Swern born June 17 1904 Marshall Illinois died October 4 1919 Indianapolis Indiana at his parents home after a struggle with diabetes. The brief life of a responsive boy is remembered by family and friends with religious references and moral reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauli W. Swern
Ted.Swern
Indianapolis
Marshigh
Methodist Church
Sam Stofer
Frank Kintz
Will and Frances Bell
Terre Haute
Paul W
Ferdinand
Bertha Swern
Marshall
Illinois
Ind
Paul
Plate
Margaret
Frank W. Moore
Woodruf Baptist Church
Nature
Wwe
Earth
Christ Jesus
Trustees of
Marshall Cemetery Association, Inc
D. D. Dol
J. W. Graham
Marshall Cemetery Association
Child of York Township Noted for Large Family
A two week old infant, Mildred Jane Snyder, living in York township, is described with a large family. The child has four great grandmothers, two great grandfathers, two grandmothers, two grandfathers, a mother and a father, plus a step grandfather and a step great grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Mildred Jane Snyder
Marshall Lodge Stated Meeting Notice
Masonic notice for Marshall Lodge A F and A M stating a stated meeting this evening at 7 30 PM. All Master Masons are welcome signed GQ Carroll Acting Secretary.
Accidents Do Happen Evatt
A series of construction site incidents reports knee injury to Charles Cox from road work inflammation. Wilbur Jones suffers mashed fingers after a radiator hood falls. Fred Gagan injures left knee between two construction cars. Joe Wallace and John Ashworth family collision leaves Mrs. Ashworth with facial cuts. Hobart Kline pinned between a car and a support post, sustaining hip and back injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Court-House Square
Ashworth
Hobart Kline
Marshall Dominates Martinsville 89 to 0 in Local Football
Marshall defeats Martinsville 89 to 0 with strong defense and sharp interference. Key players include Cole, Purdum, Feller, Tipps, and Scott with Carson Purdum’s 60 yard run highlighting the rout. Next Saturday Marshall faces Clinton at Clinton. plans underway for a large student turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Martinsville
Cole
Purdum
Feller
Tipps
Scott
Carson Purdum
Clinton
City Council Debates Fire Alarms and Street Lighting Measures
Regular session covers alarm locations across the city and potential benefits. Discussion includes new water access for cemetery pipes and restrictions on sprinkler use. The meeting also touches on street lighting expansion and reducing water waste amid local issues. Also listed are court filings, marriage licenses, and real estate transfers from 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Dulaney
Cemetery Association
Death of Nathan Roberts in accidental shooting noted
Martinsville mourns Nathan Roberts of Orange township after an accidental rifle discharge during a hen coop drive. The coroner ruled accidental death. Funeral held at St. Paul Methodist, interment in Rupp cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Nathan Roberts
Orange Township
Mr. Roberts
Needmore
Roberts
St. Paul Methodist Church
Rupp Cemetery
Reception by the L. L's at Mrs Burnett's home
The executive committee of the L. L's hosted a Thursday evening reception at Mrs. James R. Burnett's residence. Entertainment included games, vocal selections by Mrs. D. E. B. Winter, and victrola music. A two course luncheon followed at 10:30 with creamed chicken en patties, fruit salad, rolls, cake, ice cream, pastry, and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L's
James R. Burnett
D. EB. Winterrowd
Victrola
Freshmen Entertain Sophomores at Marshall Township Party
Freshmen at Marshall Township High School hosted sophomores for a Friday night party. The event featured games early and marshmallow toasting to close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Township High School
Red Men Homecoming Set For October 18 Night
The Red Men announce a homecoming on Monday October 18 at 8 00 p m for members who served in the army and new members. A joint program is organized by the Red Men Pocahontas and Royal Neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Palmer Speaks on High Cost of Living in St Louis
Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer spoke in St Louis outlining remedies for labor unrest and profiteering. He urged productive cooperation and warned against coercion while stressing measures to cut food clothing and housing costs. He also defended democracy in industry and urged peace in national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mitchell Palmer
United States
St. Louis
American Bankers’ Association
Palmer
Wison
Europe
Chamber of Commerce
Fire at Power Plant Ruptures Roof Fragment
A small fire at the power plant on Sunday damaged part of the roof. A street observer regrets that more of the roof did not burn away to allow complete removal as required.
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Street
Winterrowd Signs Robinson Referee Contract for Five Games
Winterrowd has signed with Robinson to referee football at Robinson field. He has already officiated one game and will take on another this Saturday. The contract covers five games in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Winterrowd
Robinson
Robinson Field
Farmers to Meet and Improve Hogs and Crops in Clark County
Farmers in Clark County gather for soil improvement with limestone and sweet clover as key factors. Duroc and Poland China breeders tour county with breeding sessions planned October 14 15. BE M Clark conducts dairy feeding demos October 13 at two locations. A county community fair is set for Annapolis Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. H. Walworth
Clark County
Duroc
University
Poland
Chas. Morgan
Farm Bureau
BE. M. Clark
Annapolis
Clark
Crawford Counties
Village Dad Faces Daily Backlash Over Board Choices
Community voices anger at recent Board decisions as residents question leadership. Critics say the mayoral standard has slipped since election, citing ongoing council conflicts and frayed services in the village.
Baker for Big Army in 1920s preparedness push
Secretary of War Baker testified before the House Military Affairs Committee in support of a peacetime standing army of 509000 and universal training. He urged passage of the League covenant to curb militarism, argued without the league larger forces would be needed, and faced questions over National Guard recognition and the 168th Iowa regiment’s earlier denial and later promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Baker
Cleveland
House Military Affairs Committee
League of Nations
Pershing
Mr. Baker
Jesse Carter
Militia Bureau
Department
Hull
Hill
Iowa
168Th
Daylight Saving Ends at Midnight Sunday October 26
Washington reports daylight saving ends at midnight Sunday October 26 with clocks set back one hour under a recent congressional repeal law. Franklin county schools are condemned insanitary by the state health department and will be placarded. Marshall Reading Circle meets November 1 at 2:00 p m to discuss The Vitalized School and Moral Education in School and Home chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Division of Engineering and Sanitation
State Department of Public Health
Franklin County
Clay Ing
Marshall Reading
Marshall Reading Circle
Ethel Lowe
Bertha Batson
Radyth van Wey
Mammiee O'Rourke
Golda E. Thompson
Bertha Beltz
Marie Claypool
Frances Beck
John O'Rourke
Constance Batson
Cheapter Ty
Rosa Bohn
Chester
Ethel
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Paul Swern
A- Ellen
Young
Ellen Young
Ohio O 1 Company
Danville
Homer O. Sanders
Lettie Sanders
Bill
Jacob G. Parky
Nell Broadhurst
West Union
Charles E. Reeds
Parker Township
Martha E. Heath
Dolson Township
John W. Shelton
B. F. ‘Daugherty
L. A. Rider
Westfield
R. E. Deverick
James Reasor
Russell Secrest
Russel Secrest
Harriet M. Rinehart
J.C. Yeley
Dennison
Levi R. Miller
Mack Ligget
William Wy. Miller
Charles
Armstrong
Nathan Roberts Dead Cemetery Association
Committee of Perpetual Endowment
Cemetery Board
Perpetual Endowment Committee
Perpetual Endowment Fund
Harry Delaney
W. L. Cole
Jacob Miller
Emil Haueisen
Peoria
Rudy Miller
Elmer Robinson
Theodore Miller
Eugene Miller
Ed. Fishback
Katie Low
Lena Haueisen
West York
Joseph P. Ralston
Adaline Guyer
Eld
T. J. Wheeler
The
Baptist Church
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Ralston
Hicfe
Abram Guyer
Harvey Evans
Vorhies Crane
Allen Lindley
Near West Union
L.L
Kansas City
American Bar Association
Reed
Johnson
Borah
Powe
Winterrowd
Robert Dawson
A. m
Everett Ralston
Melrose
Martin Dehl
Clayton Mount
Geo. Burkholder
Claude Fox
C. A. Pence
G. C. Cunningham
B. H. Emrich
Villeza
Steet
BIG Army
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