Thorough Salesmanship at the Paris School in 1913
A 1913 advertisement from W H Givler promoting a Paris shorthand school claims high standards and broad placement. It boasts thorough training for salesmen and secretaries, promising graduates filled positions for 21 years. The notice invites enrollments at any time and references terms for the 22nd year ending September 2, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deta ‘University
Onnsgtere
Sa Ésthen
uVedalitants
Jadvertisers
Bpiain
Bony
W.H. Givler
Paris
Local notes and social chatter from Martinsville area
Olive Branch reports visitors and moves including Mrs John Weberwag in Martins wig Friday and Chas Davis moving to Martinsville. Families and guests attend Sunday gatherings with El sie and Flossie Boot. A new baby at Seth Husted's home and Jared Keith's death in Shelbyville are noted alongside farm prices for Timothy seed and threshed straw.
Possum Ridge Notes and Local Social Highlights
Ruth Gilbert returned from Paris last week. Will Mallory and family spent Sunday at Newt Brosman's. Several from here attended church at Five Points Sunday night. Franky Stages, confined to bed all summer, is not better. Chas Cunningham and wife visited relatives near Freedom over Sunday. Mrs. Will Washburn and children visited Leonard Washburn and family Sunday. Amanda Mallory visiting her daughter Mrs. Perry Wells of Hanniford, Til, with sisters Helen Stella Nellie Thomp son Elva Gertie Mallory and Ruth Gilbert and Oda Mallory appearing among Sunday visitors at I. B. McCullough residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Sunday Visits and Family Gatherings Across the Neighborhood
Nellie Clark visits cousin Lilla Wyrick while Delbert Shively and Swita spend Sunday with Aly Dennison. Mrs. Wm. Shively and Jane Reed host guests. Clyde Elliot visits cousin Cleo Haslitt. Snedeker family and Blands host Sunday gatherings. Ethel Weaver plans to stay with sister Nerlin Bland. John Snedeker and Allie Mathews with Mrs Henry Shirely visit James Adams family. Frank Ohm and family join Ferdinand Gebbel of Terre Haute and others for Sunday calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Clark
Lilla Wyrick
Delbert Shively
Weaver
Lavenia
Finkbiner
Sue
Ethel~ Weaver
Nerlin Bland
John Snedeker
Allie Mathews
Henry Shirely
Nina
James Adams
Frank Ohm
Ferdinand Gebbel
Terré Haute, Chas
Stoclting
Frank Welsh
J. A’ Welsh
Remedies Restore Boy’s Leg, Ulcer Healed by Arnica Salve
D. F. Howard of Aquone North Carolina recounts a 14 year old boy’s ugly ulcer from a bruise that threatened amputation. After failed treatments Bucken’s Arnica Salve quickly cured him with one box. It also cures burns boils skin eruptions piles. Sold by Carl Taubeneck’s for 25 cents.
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D. F. Howard
Aquone
N. C
Carl ‘Taubeneck’s
Paris News Notes of Visitors and Local Events
Dr Saxton visited friends in Dana Ind and Clinton Trotter of El Reno Okla was in Paris visiting friends. Miss Jean Rives and Myrtle Mayo were guests, Miss Bertha Graham and Myrtle Laughead hosted neighbors, Sam Payne from Indianapolis visited his brother J A Payne, Bruce Nay and wife from Alabama toured, Mrs Henry McAdams of Greenville hosted by her parents, the Arterburn and Nay families attended a Newman colt show, a large group from five Kansas township churches attended the Sunday school convention in Paris, and several local women visitors called on Mrs Ellis Coffey near Isabel Sunday.
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Kansas
Paris Beacon
Saxton
Dana
Ind
Clinton Trotter
el Reno
Okla
Lacy
Daughter
Paris
W.H. Wass
Terre Haute
Jean Rives
Myrtle Mayo
Bertha ‘Graham
Myrtle Laughead
Sam, Payne
Indianapolis
J. A. “Payne
Bruce Nay
Alabama
Wy *Hay
Jeff
Henry” ‘McAdams
Greenville
Mra
A. Hite
O T. Arterburn
I.E. Nay
Colt
Newman
Twwnship
Mamie
Lida Henry
Zono Nay
Flossie Henry
Nina Lawler
Nelle Brown
Anna Coffey
Leah Felland
Son
Ellis Coffey
Isabel
Fortunes Int Faces Reflects On Health Claims
An early 20th century ad notes skin blemishes tied to impure blood and promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills for health and beauty. It urges readers to try them, claiming improved appearance and vitality at Carl Taubeneck's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Carl Taubéneck
Silo work advances as Dennison to California trip noted
The clipping reports silo completion at McKeen and several people preparing for a California voyage on Oct 8. It mentions residents visiting, a public sale set for Oct 11, and obituaries for Lillie May Osborn with services in West Terre Haute. It also includes a Foley’s Honey and Tar endorsement from Cleveland.
Obituary of Washburn in Casey Township Indiana Life
Obituary for Washburn of Parker Township Clark County Illinois died September 26 1912 aged 35 years 9 months 26 days married Mary A Fredenberger 1899 four children two sons two daughters survived by wife two sisters one brother and parents. Notes his church leadership Sunday school work public school tenure twenty five years and funeral at Centenary church Martinsville with service and graveside at Marshall cemetery. celebrates faith and eternal rest.
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Washburn
Parker Township
Clark Co
Mary A. Fredenberger
United Brethren’ Church
Centenary
Near
Marshall
Casey Township
Washington, D. C
Casey
L. B. Anderson
North Side
Martinsville
Mildred
Genevieve
5. E. Litteral
Indianapolis
Ruth
C. T. Washburn
Terre Haute
Centenary Church
Pierson
G. E. Wright
Jesus
H. A. Bogard
Israel
Reese
Frank
Huffman
Rev. Reese
Local Social Roundup From West Union And Nearby Areas
West Union and surrounding communities report visits and outings. Names include Beckwith Thompson English Medsker Martin Hasten Hix Brown Shaffner and others. The East McDaniel team defeated Walnut Prairie 15 to 11.
Indies of the Christian church chicken dinner at West Union
The Indies of the Christian church at West Union plan a chicken dinner to be served in Tom Poorman's store building on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Indies of the Christian Church
West Union
Tom _Poorman
Election Notices and Local Deliberations Across the Community
Notices of the election on November 5th were posted last week. Residents Will Davis and Ben Lowery plan new barns. The Wallace saw mill moved to Ben Lowery’s log yard. John Ross traveled to Indianapolis last Wednesday with a cattle shipment. Bruce Brainard and family from Rabbit Ridge visited Dave Montgomery on Sunday. Art Hutchings has been in Marshall assisting on the city mall delivery. Mrs. Laura Saiter of Paris visited her mother Mrs. Malinda Hawkins. Mrs. Mandan Coons of Terre Haute was here visiting daughter Mrs. Nelle Nidiffer. M. Lyman Burnsides of West Union visited his parents Thursday. Oscar Parks, Al pha Claypool, and Ernie Ross went to Springfield for the state fair. Three wagonloads of cane passed through for Brosman Mill. James Harwood of Janesville was here last week cutting logs for a barn frame on High Farm. The light frosts have dried corn. fodder cutting has begun. Sunday School at Dolson Chapel will be at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Lathrop to preach at 2:20. members will be received into full connection. Esta Andra, daughter of Fred Wood, died last Monday after a week’s illness. burial at Kettling Cemetery. Rev. Reese of Casey conducted the funeral. parents receive many sympathies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Davis
Ben Lowery
Wallace
John Ross
Indianapolis
Bruce Brainard
Rabbit ‘Ridge
Dave
Montgomery
Art Hutchings
Marshall
Laura: Saiter
Paris
Malinda Hawkins
Mandan Coons
Dolson Chapel
Lathrop
Andra, Little
Fréd Wood
Ater
Kettling Cemetery
Reese of
Casey
Thankful note of gratitude to community after loss
Mrs. W. H. Washburn expresses thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during her husband illness and death. She thanks friendship and Kimlin Sunday schools Clark County Association Martinsville teachers and 7th grade pupils for floral offerings and flowers from other friends.
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Mny
Friendship
Kimlin
Clark Co
S. Association
Tie
Martinsville
W. H.washburn
Saw Mill Ad Urges Quick Lumber Orders
An early 20th century classified-style notice by C. E. Williams invites customers to bring saw logs promptly to the mill and receive lumber quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E.’ Williams
Correspondents Sign For Next Week’s Letters
The Herald requests all correspondents to sign their letters with full name and address to help the new editor become better acquainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Real Estate Transfers List October Entries
Real estate transfers show multiple Octob er deeds including John Payne to William Snider Perry Second to Jadd Casey with 1000 dollars, Lorenzo Elliott to Asher Cox a two plat parcel for 700 dollars, William Roberts to HV Prunell 30 12 14 section 30 12 14 for 1930 dollars, Stephen D Cochenour to J Swift 3400 dollars, John M Daving to Arthur R Cox 1500 dollars. Jennie A Mason to Edgar E Nyene 300 dollars, H AyDunecan to Golden Taggart Richart Place Martinaville 125 dollars, Frank Lake to Robert Thompson 3765 dollars, Thompson to Robert Thompson 2250 dollars, Farmers & Merchants Bank to A A Switzer 415 dollars for York lots.
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John Payne
Snider
Lot
Perry
Jadd Casey
Lorenzo Eliott
Asher
R ‘Cox
Wit
Nih
W ‘Roberts
Prunnell
Stephen D.cochenour
J. Swift
John M Daving
Arthur R Cox
Jennie A. Mason
Edgar E Nyene
Sevnw
H. AyDunecan
Golden ‘Taggart
Richart
Place
Marshall Church Directory Shows Local Congregations Listed
The Marshall church directory lists Baptist Rev. I E Lee pastor with Sunday school 9 30 a m preaching 10 45 a m and 7 pm. Marys Catholic with Fr W Bailey low mass 8 high mass 10 vespers 7 30 daily mass 7 30. Christian Rev D D Burt preaching 9 30 and 7 30 with C E at 6 30. Evangelical L Ehrhardt preaching 10 45 and 7 pm second Sunday. Congregational Rev W J Drew preaching 10 45 and 7 pm. Methodist Chas E Taylor preaching 10 45 and 7 pm with junior league at 2 30. United Brethren B L M Pierson preaching with services 9 30 and 9 60 and Y P C E at 2 30. prayer meetings Wednesday evenings.
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I.E. Lee
S. S
D. D. Burt
Evangelical Association
Chas
Taylor
League
E. L
Unitéd Brethren
Pierson
S. Si
P. C
Reetien
Home Endorsement From Marshall Citizens
Marshall Illinois readers hear from local resident Mrs J M Archer 914 Ash St who testifies Doan s Kidney Pills eased her kidney trouble backache gas and abnormal secretions She endorses publication of the statement and notes the pills are sold by all dealers priced 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan s and take no other
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Marshall
J. M. Archer
Ash St
Ill
Dean
Foster/Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Publication Notice in Clark County Court 1912
In Clark county Illinois the county court issued a chancery notice to B F Kimlin and others. The non residence affidavit was filed and the complainant seeks a decree if Kimlin fails to appear on November 11 to plead or demur. Clerk Daniel Emerson announces the term and summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Clark County
Charles W. Wilson
B. F. Kimlin
Samantha Kimlin
H. ‘J. Buxbaum
W. M. Kimlin
B.f.'kimlin
Circuit Court
B. F. Kinilin
Court of
Marshall
Daniel Emerson
F. Pugh
Vandalia Railway Time Table Listing Trains
Vandalia timetable shows South No. 281 at 6 20 am, No. 454 at 9 58 am, Nov 4 1958 9 28 am, No. 18 at 2 40 pm, No. 19 at 5 34 pm. Rector's Transfer Line serves all trains with city calls. Phone 25 or Marshall Hotel for transport.
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A.m
Rector
Marshall Hotel
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Kidnieys
S.V. S
Keifer Drug Co
National’ Bank
TJ. Golden
Prez
Harry B. Dulaney
V.P. Bs
Bryan
Cashier
J. R. Burnett
A. Cash
JuGolden
Ee ‘ML. Dineaa
Harry W. Fee
Tors
B. Scholfield
Edwin’ Booth Dilaney
Europe
Orient
Parsons
Sweitzer Débse
C.l.parsons
H. MM
Dewey & Ce
H.M. Dewey
Olive Branch
Q. Nicholson
John Weberwag
Martinswig
Palestine Association
Golda
Ferrel
Ares
Cooper
Everett
Swope
Homer
Brasmian
Vail
Roy
Reming
Texas
Séth
Harris
Chicago
Doc
Jared Keith
Omer
Shelbyville
Silas Elledge
Elmer Phillips
Springfield
Timothy
Shay
Mgkeen
Wm. Elliott
AreKes
Will
Kirby Sand
California
Henry “Newhart
See
Whit
Craig
Northwest
McKeen
Morgan Page
Joe Travioli
Quincy
Snedeker
Harry ‘Young
Albia
Iowa
Sam Hogue
Burt
Elledge
Will Elledge
Frank Daily
V. ‘Sizemore
Auburn Cemetery
Lillie May’ Osborn
West Terre Haute
Osborn
Péter Holan
Buckeye Ra
Cleveland
Foley
City Drug Store
Melrose
Chas. Beckwith
Otho Thompson
Ernest English
Ed Medsker
Mabel Martin
Harry Dodd
Will Medsker
Donald Medsker
Burl Medsker
Ed Crumlin
Hershel Medsker
Rev. A. Rogers
Robert
Weir
East McDaniel
Walnut Prairie
Marshall Church Directory
Sullin's Hospital
Ayer
Merete
Atyfauca
Cewetl
Mans
CO Kita & 2Veaatnse
Tor Ign Eng A
Raed
Nelle Catshall
W. Logan St
Brazil
Bronson Sulphur Springs Sanitarium
Sta. Terre Haute
Tilsley Building
Fawley House
State Bank
Vandalia
Linc
Wees
C.F. Behner
Tress
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