Blunders mar National Encampment reception and parade
Washington reports three major mishaps at the National Encampment GA R in Camp Emery and along the parade route. Seats were misallocated leaving thousands of veterans standing. the parade started late and moved in a slow, disorganized double file, with poor marching and no band. The White House reception was also bungled with badge sales to soldiers and civilians.
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Washington
D. C
GA. R
Camp Emery
Illinois
First Street N. W
Peace Monument
G. A. R. Post
B Street
First Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
15Th Street
White House
Henry Clinton
LaFayette ‘Park
Persistent Hunter Achieves First Deer After Seasons of Hunting
Perry Garwood of Armstead Montana hunts seven or eight seasons before taking a deer on opening day this year. He killed a doe and a fawn. His horse could not carry the game, so he toted the fawn six miles to a ranch house and sent for help to bring in the doe.
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Perry Garwood
Armstead
Mont
Perry
Illinois Promotes Dixie Highway Ahead of Growth
Gov. Dunne urged rapid highway and waterway development at the Dixie Highway dedication in Illinois. He warned the state lags behind in road building, saying land values rise with good roads and calling for bonds and taxation to fund improvements. He praised farmers adopting autos and tractors as progress toward cheaper market access.
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Chicago
Florida
Illinois
United States
Dmnois
Gas Explosion Victim Robert Slusser In Critical Condition
Robert Slusser, badly burned in a gas explosion ten days ago, remains in critical condition today according to reports. Medical teams continue treatment and monitoring as his case attracts local attention.
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Robert Slusser
Chenoweth Public Sale Of Live Stock And Farm
W L Chenoweth 6 miles northeast of West Union to hold a public sale Wednesday November 3 including horses cattle hogs and farm implements. At the same time the Chenoweth farm of 282 acres in Walnut Prairie will be auctioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Chenoweth
West Union
Chenoweth
Walnut Prairie
Protracted Meeting At Immanuel Grand Turn Church In Progress
The Evangelical Association reports a protracted meeting at Immanuel Grand Turn church ongoing nunc. Pastor C L Haney of Brownstown arrived Monday to lead services with daily gatherings at 7 30 each night and Sunday morning after Sunday school. Pastor Leo J Ebrhardt invites all to attend at Marshall Church Plum Street.
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Marshall Clurch
Carne
E.G. Savcimerer
Vast Edgar county coal land deal eyed by eastern capital
Paris Beacon reports New York and Pittsburgh financiers plan a $3,000,000 coal rights push across 100,000 acres in Edgar county Illinois. L. L. Canine and Drs. R. A. Mitchell oversee options on half the field with $30 per acre terms. tests to be completed in three months to confirm paying quantities.
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Paris
Edgar County
New York
Pittsburgh
Paris Beacon
L. L. Canine
Drs. R. A
C. D. Mitchell
Marshall
Isabel
Vandalia
Elbridge
Symmes
Grandview
Kansas
Stratton Township
Paris Township
Buck and
Embarrass
Mr. Canine
Stratton
Paris, Buck and Embarras
Messrs Canine
Mitchell
Mr Canine
Drs. Mitchell
New York Central
Cairo
Peoria
Mr. Williams
Harrisburg
Saline
The
Herald
Clark County
Marriage Licenses Listed For Multiple Couples
Marriage licenses issued include Marnie Weaver and Mabel Newlin of Annapolis. Milo T Newlin and Della Stanfield of Simeon Short Lyford Indiana and Mary Eaton. Marshall Luther Devlin and Freda Dent of Martinsville. Clarence Anderson and Cladys Bek al of Roderton township.
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Marnie Weaver
Mabel Newlin
Annapolis
Milo T’ Newlin
Della Stanfield
Simeon Short
Lyford
Ind
Mary Eaton
Marshall Luther Devlin
Freda Dent
Martinsville
Clarence Anderson
Cladys Bekal
Roderton Township
Gifts and engagement ring in $100000 breach case
Miss Lucille Covington in a breach of promise suit against Rev Dr John Wesley Hill alleges lavish gifts from Chicago including expensive hats gowns French blouses jewelry and an engagement ring weighing 1.5 carats. She says Hill sent over 200 letters and will introduce selected ones as evidence while keeping some details for the trial.
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Chicago
Lucille Covington
John Wesley Hill
Chicago Examiner
Hill
Dr. Hill
Union Meeting Friday in Marshall Congregational Church
Marshall churches unite for a mass meeting at 7 30 p m in the Congregational church. A Gideons band from Terre Haute will present noted speakers led by Phil A Warman Clarence Bear Harry Bear W A House Y M C A officials and others. Obituary Edwin Dudley Huston of Marshall born Jan 12 1885 died Oct 4 1915. member of Odd Fellows and Free Masons.
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Churches of
Marshall
Congregational Church
Terre Haute
Phil A Warman
Clarence Bear
Indiana
Gideons
Harry Bear
W. A. House
Secy
W. C. Radhel
J. M. Cumming
Arthur Richmond
Charles Haugst
W. C. Brown
The
Edwin Dudley Huston
Ellen Farley
Verne
Milwaukee
Wis
Susie Eggebrecht
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Order of Free Masons
Friesdship
Plenty of Work for All in County Roads Plan
Death of Judge Jones at 67 removes a prominent figure in Robinson. He served in legal circles politics and Masonry and authored several legal works. The county road program would provide work for laborers over the next three years.
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William C. Jones
Robinson
High School Notes Highlight Glee Clubs and Sports
The girls glee club of 35 members will rehearse a cantata chosen by Miss Keener for the first semester. The Mixed Chorus plans a cantata later with outside talent. Boys tennis singles finals saw Gene Coyle beat Woodford Burnett. doubles set for the week. First basketball game vs West York ended 19-13. Principal toured Lawrenceville's new $70 000 high school, impressed by the 70 by 50 foot gym and 25 foot ceiling. Mrs Willis from Canton visited Marshall, praising the school’s work.
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Miss Keener
Burnett
W Kellogg
G Coyle
Bennett
Gene Coyle
Woodford Burnett
West York
Tigers
Lawrenceville
New Township High School
Willis
Canton
Edna
Marshall
America First pitch from President Wilson to Daughters of the Revolution
President Wilson told Daughters of the Revolution in Washington that Americans must be more than neutral in the European war to stand for America first. He urged a lineup of loyalties, praising native born and naturalized citizens who back American ideals and insisting all political and social actions support Americanism.
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Wilson
Daughters of the Revolution
Washington
America
Real Estate Transfers Listed Across Several Lots
Real estate transfers include A E Beil to James Burk for lot 122 Dulaney's 5th Casey at 90 dollars. John F Forbeck to Eliza Staggs for part of lot 1 block 21 Archer's 1st Marshall at 160. Clyde Watters to H P Houghton for lot 64 Commercial ad Casey at 450. Jos R Harrison to Ollie Shore for land in 1910-14 at 150. Francis Sparks et al to Rodney Bell for west 4% of se 31-39-11 at 2500. Anderson Stroud to Fred L Chisler for lot 2 block 5 Dulaney's 1st Casey at 31. Gustave Riier to Natha Daniels for lot 4 block 50 Archer's 1st Marshall at 1850. Myrna Kord to LJ Week for pi block 30 Archer's 1st Marshall at 3.
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A E Beil
James Burk
Dulaney
Casey
John F Forbeck
Eliza Staggs
Archer
Marshall
Clyde Watters
H P Houghton
Jos._R Harrison
Ollle Shore
Francis Sparks Et al
Rodney Bell
Anderson Stroud
Fred L Chisler
Gustave Riier
Natha Daniels
Myrna Kord
Good Roads Drive Douglas County Plan for Brick Roads
A Douglas County push for better roads aims to build about 70 miles of brick pavement costing 550000. The project would connect Tuscola, Mattoon, and all county towns, with a county board resolution backing the program.
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Douglas County
Tuscola
Mattoon
Funeral Rites for Mrs. Katherine Holler Snyder Held in Marshall
Mrs Katherine Holler Snyder died October 10 1915 at Marshall aged 82 years 11 months and 22 days following a brief illness She was born in Zanesville Ohio October 18 1832 and married Edward P Snyder September 24 1854 The family later settled in Marshall where she remained active in the Methodist and German Evangelical churches She is survived by three sons John W Snyder Aaron E Snyder and William Tibbs a daughter Elizabeth Tibbs eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services were held at the M E church at 2 30 today
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Katherine Holler
Zanesville
Ohio
Marshall
Illinois
Edward P. Snyder
Ash Street
Anna May
Sarah Iorrow
Danville
Elizabeth Tibbs
Tibbs
Miss
John W Snyder
Attica
Ind
Aaron E. Snyder
Los Angeles
Calif
German Evangelical Church
Marshall Methodist Church
M. E
Martinsville Divorce Case Highlights Local Parties
The Martinsville court documents show Streigit and Smith facing a divorce case with claimant Lusiua Smith. Details indicate contested proceedings and a judge’s scheduling in the local circuit.
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Leo’ J Ebrhardt
Paster
Edgar and
Clark Counties
Wesley
Miss Covington
UN Union
Judge Jones
America First
Real Estate Transfera
Douglas
Katherine Holler Snyder
Basak
Martinsville Ve. L
Braside
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