Washington City's Roads Highlight Seemingly Endless Routes
The writer extols Washington City as an automobile paradise with about ninety distinct driveways and 80 routes radiating into Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania Delaware New Jersey and New York. He recalls Maryland leading in road quality and Virginia close behind while detailing a Fairfax Virginia court case and a Joyride itinerary from Capitol grounds to Langley Vienna Oakton and Fairfax with toll gates and scenic stops.
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Washington
Washington City
Union
Marylands
Virginia
District of Columbia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New, ‘Jersey
New _York
Trixy Ford
George Ziler
Fairfax
Fairfax, County
Ziler
Torneys
Bell
McCormack
Dixy Ford
East Capitol
Capitol Grounds
Senate
Capitol
Pend
Avenue
Ford
Mades
John A. Sutter
California
National Metro‘politan
Center Market
Raleigh Hotel
Star Building
United States
Rock ‘Creek
Georgetown
West
Key
Canal
Potomac
Pike
Langley
Von
McLean
Court House
Death of a Child in Darwin
Mary Elizabeth Othmorten, daughter of Charles and Etta, born Dec. 9 1914 in Darwin, died Oct. 5 1916. Funeral services were conducted Saturday by Rev. W H Stephens.
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Mary Elizabeth
Charles
Etta
Othmorten
Darwin
W. H. Stephens
Marriage Licenses Listed for Casey Martinsville Wabash and More
Earl Brandenburg and Lillie Swim both of Casey. Joseph C. Houghton Martinsville tp and Natalie Taubeneck Darwin tp. Dennis A. Kelly Terre Haute and Laura Blott Wabash tp. Claude G. Beltz Darwin tp and Edna G. Remlinger Wabash tp. Orior: Guy Myers Weston WV and Nancy Robinson Martinsville.
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Earl Brandenburg
Lillie Swim
Casey
Joseph C. Houghton
Martinsville
Natalie Taubeneck
Darwin
Dennis A. Kelly
Terre Haute
Laura Blott
Wabash
Claude G. Beltz
Edna ‘G. Remlinger
Orior
Guy
Myers
Weston
W .V
Nancy
Robinson
Death of Bertha Hollis in West Terre Haute
Bertha Hollis died Saturday at her mother's home in West Terre Haute of acute enteritis. The body was taken to Clarksville for funeral services held Monday. She is survived by three sisters Mrs Berry Mrs John Layton and Mrs Frank Green all of Marshall and two brothers John Hollis of Edgar county and Fred of West Terre Haute.
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Bertha
Gertrude Hollis
West Terre Haute
Clarksville
F. Berry
Ohn Layton
Frank Green
Marshall
John Hollis
Edgar County
Fred
Death from heart disease shocks Elaventh Street resident
C. F. Ivie died suddenly at his home at Elaventh and Pine streets on Friday from heart disease while at the sink. Funeral services were held Sunday in the United Brethren church conducted by Rev. N. E. Royer. He was 77 years 5 months old and survived by his wife four daughters and five sons.
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C. F. Ivie
Elaventh
Pine Streets
United Brethren Church
N. E. Royer
Hughes League Organized At Marshall Meeting
Mrs. Lucinda Irish of Chicago addressed a Marshall women’s meeting at Republican headquarters. A Hughes League was organized with Miss Cora Holler as president and Miss Gertrude Shaw as secretary. Other officers named include Mrs. Kate Young and Mrs. Cora P. Cooper as vice presidents and Mrs. Mary L. Mitchell as office secretary.
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Lucinda Irish
Chicago
Republican
Marshall
Hughes League
Cora ‘Holler
Gertrude Shaw
Irish
Casey
Martinsville
West Union
Kate Young
Cora P. Cooper
Mary L. Mitchell
Fannie Andrews
County Court Reports Adjudge Dependent Children and Adoptions
Oring and Frank Clouse children of George Clouse of Marshall along with Thel ma and George Beasley were adjudged dependent and sent to the Children's Aid Society. Nellié C. Killen adopted by Mr. and Mrs. W M Hays and renamed Hays. Charles Milam named administrator of Elizabeth Milam estate. Hearing set for October 30 on levy of Special Assessment to build sidewalk on east Main Street Marshall. Tamer K Sherman appointed administratrix of Lewis Co Sherman estate. New cases include People v Elijah Sims cutting timber and People vs Wm Bays running horse on public highway.
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Oring
Frank Clouse
George Clouse
Marshall
Thelma
George Beasley
Childrens’ Aid Society
Nellié C. Killen
W. M. Hays
Hays
Charles Milam
Elizabeth Milam
East Main Street
Tamer ‘K. Sherman
West Union Wreck claims four lives in deadly crash
The coroner's jury returns a simple verdict of death by train strike after an automobile wreck near West Union. Survivors include Ralph Baker, sole known to escape serious injury, and families of Corea Baber and Lena Baber. bodies buried near West York and near Dudley.
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Ralph Baker
West Union
Lena’ Baber
West York
Dudley
Corea Baber
Alfred Baber
Paris
A. “Wi Horning
Rosa Zimmerman
Kan- 5A
Early Baber
Clinton, Ind
Lizzie Bennett
Westfield
Edith Baber
George Baber
Grandview
Edgar County
Childret
Exia
Elreles
High School Notes on Night Courses and Football
Night courses in Commercial work began Monday with seven reporting and more expected tonight. The French class meets weekly and twelve are enrolled. Doctor Harker of Woman's College spoke to the school. The football team lost 31 to 0 at Lawrenceville with many points from fumbles and a bad punt. Paris visits Marshall Saturday. game at 2 30.
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Keifer
Doctor Harker
Woman's College
Jacksonville
Lawrenceville
Paris
Marshall
Lowden Campaign Draws Enthusiastic Republican Crowd
The Republican campaign opened with strong crowd support in Lowden country. Hon. Charles Adkins delivered the main address opposing the Democratic administration in Illinois. State candidates arrived by special train and were escorted to the court house with brief remarks from Medill McCormick and Mr Lowden among others.
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Lowden
Charles Adkins
House of Representatives
Illinois
Court House
Medill McCormick
Marshall Community Club Reports On Committees
The Marshall Community Club met Friday to review committee organization and future plans. The Public Health and Sanitation group urged stronger sanitation to curb typhoid fever while the Agricultural Development panel announced monthly high school meetings with speakers on farming.
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Marshall Community Club
Marshall
Agricultural Development Committee
S. L. Reiner
Board of Directors
Community Club
Big Fire Devastates Malcolm Hotel and Businesses in Lawrenceville
A major blaze swept the Malcolm hotel at Lawrenceville on Thursday destroying a grocery store, furniture shop, telegraph office and several other offices. Loss estimated at 75,000 dollars with partial insurance. The library of Mr. McGee, collected over 40 years, was irreparably destroyed.
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Big Malcolm
Lawrenceville
A & Grocery
McGee
Hutsonville Girl Married Paris Groom After Public Row
Hutsonville girl Anna Franklin who gained notice for refusing to marry Frank Port of Grand Rapids Michigan wed G W Baldwin of Paris in a ceremony held Thursday. The report notes her public correspondence with the rejected fiancé and the subsequent marriage in Paris.
Farm for Sale Near West Union with 7 rooms and barns
Farm for sale: 48 acres about 314 miles west of West Union. Includes 7 room house, 36x36 barn, good out-buildings, fair fencing, level arid land in cultivation, two good wells, plenty of fruit. Will sell reasonable or trade for a larger farm. J A Sweet, Agent.
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West ‘Union
J. A. Sweet
Terre Haute Arrests Mark Fight Against Illegal Registration
Three men are under arrest in Terre Haute on charges of conspiracy to register illegally. The case highlights ongoing alleged skullduggery despite many old crooks behind bars.
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Terre Haute
Beltz Remlinger Couple United in Darwin
Claude Beltz of Darwin and Miss Edna Remlinger of Wabash township wed yesterday afternoon at the Evangelical Parsonage with Rev J L Buyer officiating.
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Claude G. Beltz
Darwin
Edna
Rally at Darwin Republicans Plan Midweek Speech Event
A Republican rally is set for the afternoon of Wednesday the 18th at Darwin. Ex-Speaker Adkins and possibly Congressman Cannon are expected to speak.
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Darwin
Hughes Favored by Bettors for 1916 Presidential Defeat of Wilson
Paris wagering shows Hughes ahead with up to 2000 dollars bet at 4 to 3 that Charles Evans Hughes will defeat Woodrow Wilson in November. So far Republican money at these odds is depleted though even money bets remain plentiful.
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Paris
Charles Evans Hughes
Woodrow Wilson
Paris News
Library Growth Fueled by Local Donations
The city library received multiple book donations in recent days. Donors include Mrs. N. T. Booth, Miss Emma Marvin, Miss Fannie Andrews, Mrs. J T, W. F. Clark, and Mrs. Eva McMullen, who gave 51 volumes, along with gifts from Mrs. H. B. Dulaney, Miss Gertrude Shaw, and Mrs. Mary Mitchell.
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N. T. Booth
Emma Marvin
Fannie Andrews
W. F. Clark
Eva McMullen
H. B. Dulaney
Gertrude Shaw
Mary Mitchell
Evangelical Revival Proceeds Amid Attentive Congregation
The Evangelical Association reports strong attendance at revival meetings with morning and evening preaching. Next Sunday services at 10 30 and 7 16, Sabbath schools at Marshall Emanuel and Zion at 9 30. Rev John Mundort to preach at Marshall Sunday morning. Regular prayer meeting 7 15 Wednesday at Marshall. Daughters of the American Revolution extend thanks to Judge Connelly, West Union Quartet, and volunteers for memorial services. Several local figures attend events and plan new programs, including the Bay View reading course and music study.
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Marshall, Emanuel and
Zion
John Mundort
Marshall Church
Joseph L. Buyer
Daughters of, the
Judge Connelly
West Union Quartet
Mary E. ‘Miller
Lecy
J. K. Kerr
L. ‘Ls
Bay View
Florence Hodge
Clarence ‘Bailey
Robert
Baird
Prisoners Held On Old Charge Disturbance
F. Triplett and Myrtle Bennett Lawson were jailed last night on an old charge of drunkenness and disturbing the peace.
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Myrtle Bennett Lawson
Cleveland man dies in street car collision
Louis Ziegler was killed in Cleveland Ohio last week when his automobile collided with a street car. He was a brother of Gottlieb Ziegler of Anderson Township.
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Louis Ziegler
Cleveland
Gottlieb Ziegler
Anderson Township
Local Justice Of The Peace Officiates Two Casey Couple Marriages
Earl Brandenberg and Lillie Swim of Casey wed in Esquire Craig s office on October 4. On October 7 the Squire married Ralph Lynn and Mamie Davis, both of Terre Haute.
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Earl Brandenberg
Lillie Swim
Casey
Esquire
Craig
Squire
Ralph Lynn
Mamie Davis
Terre Haute
Circuit Court Filings: Breeden, Custis, Newlin Cases
New cases listed in circuit court include J W Breeden Sr et al versus R D Breed en on assumpsit, Mary E Custis et al versus Mary C McDaniel et al on partition, and G W Newlin administrator versus Moses Stricker et al on foreclosure.
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J W Breeden Sr
R D Breeden
Mary E. Custis
Mary C. McDaniel
G W Newlin
Admr
Moses Stricker
Registration Day Correction for Voter Date
The Herald corrects a previous error saying registration day is October 17 not October 7. All voters must register on that day to avoid potential challenges to their ballots on election day.
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the Herald
More Sewers Recommended by Board of Local Improvements
The board held a Saturday hearing on a sewer plan for the southeast city quarter. After objections, they advised the city council to build two outlet sewers from Spruce street and Vine street routes toward Maple and Fourteenth ending at the outset. Estimated cost runs about $8000.
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Board of Local Improvements
Spruce Street
Vine Street
Maple
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Priscilla Converse
Mrs Priscilla Converse celebrated her birthday with a Sunday dinner on October 8. Guests included Andrew Maring and wife Leonard Maring and wife Mrs B Burger and W A Hood both of Terre Haute J F E King and wife Helen Tracey and A Brenton of Bridgeport Melaney Barker and family Dr Roberts and family Mrs W Eisner and daughter of York Jackson Barker and wife of Merom Ida Stewart of Seattle Wash Mr and Mrs Elza McDaniel Mr and Mrs George Hull Mr and Mrs Bert Morgan Golden Lucht J W Elliott and family Walker Elliott and family of Martinsville.
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Priscilla Converse
Andrew Maring
Leonard Maring
B. Burger
W. A. Hood
Bf Terre Haute
J. FE. King
Helen Tracey
A. Brenton
Bridgeport
Melaney Barker
Dr. Roberts
W. Eisner
York
Jackson Barker
Merom
Ind
Ida Stewart
Seattle
Wash
Elza. McDaniel
George Hull
Bert Morgan
Golden Lucht
Jury Drawn for November Term Circuit Court
The petit jury for the November term of the circuit court was drawn this morning by the county judge, county clerk and circuit clerk. The list includes Ed Beachout Auburn, P A Burk Grief Law, William Connel, Frank Callahan, James Ashley, J T Trough ton, Casey, Sol Pittenger, Will Davidson, Darwin, Jacob Mountjoy, George Claypool, Dolson, Ed Curran, Douglas, Randall Bailey, Robert Gard, Johnson, Ross Holler, J W Highfill, Ben Wallis, Marshall, Harve Neer, George Lafferty, John Kettering, Ben Sinclair Martinsville, John Baker, Orange, Barney P., WwW H Elliott, Joe Traviell, Wabas, Riley J M Bennett, Leonard Parcel, C B Briscoe, Westfield, Alva Orcutt, Douglas Coryell, York.
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Ed Beachout
Auburn
P. A. Burk
Grief ‘Law
William Connel
Frank Callahan
James Ashley
J. T. Troughton
Casey
Sol Pittenger
Will Davidson
Darwin
Jacob Mountjoy
George Claypool
Dolson
Ed Curran
Douglas
Randall Bailey
Robert Gard
Johnson
Ross Holler
United Brethren Church Meeting Activities Highlight
A number of conversions and accessions occurred during the ongoing meeting. Mrs Musselman is described as a plain practical preacher who never discourages. Services are scheduled with children's session Saturday at 2:30, evening preaching at 7:30, and Sunday services at 9:30 with communion to follow. The Women’s Missionary Association Lower Wabash branch hosts an institute on Wednesday Oct 18 at 2:30 and 7:30, featuring Miss Mabel Drury editor of the Woman's Missionary Magazine. Royer, Pastor.
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Women’s Missionary
Association of ‘Lower Wabash
U.B
Mabel ‘Drury
Dayton
China
Woman’s Missionary Magazine
Centenary
Grace
J Royer
West Union community mourns deadly crash and calls for inquest
Residents and business leaders in West Union condemn the fatal passenger train collision that killed four and injured one. They criticize the county coroner for moving the mangled bodies to Marshall before an inquest and urge the proper examination of motives behind the delay, reflecting collective sorrow and urging accountability.
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West Union
vadoBien
Goroner
Marshall
Miles
A. Harrison
T. J. Wheeler Clay Cork Guy Broadhurst
Ottis Jeffers
James McCollum
R. Poorman
C. O. Flowers
A. S. Reisner
W. H
Lyceum Season Tickets and Cordova Concert Preview
Last chance to buy Lyceum season tickets at 22 dollars with single admission higher. Cordova Concert opens the season featuring violin cello piano flute with baritone solos and unusual child impersonations.Prices: main floor 10c balcony 3c children under 14 25c. Start promptly at 8:15 PM. see over 600 dollars worth of entertainment for 2 dollars.
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Cordova
Lyceum
Erence Helier
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Mise
Bertha Hollis
News of County Court
West Union Wreck
Lowden Meeting
The
Hutsonville
Hughes
Evangelical Association
McFarling
Albert Sockler
C. M. “Bubeck
Wallace
Haslitt
H. M. Duncan
Morris Logue
Indianapolis
President Wilson
Cailed
Brethren Church
Claude Vickrey
Amelia Howes
Jacob G. Lycan
Jas M Yena
Eliza C. Cook
Frank L. Sluss
Nane Buser
Fred Buser
Irene Setzer
Dani, Thompson
Sw & Se
Eva ‘McKee
John N. Miller
Phoma E. Shade
Lydia Craig
CC Craig
Phoma E Shade
CB Cole
Jao D Watts
Adkisson
Ad Casey
Brosman
Homer Brogniah
Fannie Pearson
Moses
Heath
Lot
Dennison
Alfred Joy
Eliza
Cs. Bako
Dike Dennison
Zenas Applegate
Chris Hiers
Mary Simmons
Harry Hix
Eleaser Dill
N S Newberry
ZE Brant
Isaac E Batts
Dulaney
BF Johnson
Isaac
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