Washington Encampment blunders mar grand events
The National Encampment faced three major mishaps in Washington. Seating favoritism left thousands of veterans standing outside while officials kept many seats for Washington guests. The parade ran late and in poor formation, and a reception at the White House was marred by security lapses allowing many badges to be sold to veterans 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
Man Bags First Deer After Seven Seasons in Montana
Perry Garwood of Armstead Montana reports a seven to eight season hunt culminating in a first deer on opening day this year a doe and a fawn. The horse refused to carry the game so Garwood towed the fawn six miles to a ranch house then summoned help to retrieve the doe.
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Perry Garwood
Armstead
Mont
Perry
Illinois Pushes Dixie Highway Development Speech by Gov Dunne
Governor Dunne lauded the Dixie Highway dedication at its northern terminus and urged Illinois citizens to back road and waterway improvements. He argued roads boost land value, stimulate agriculture, and called for bonds and taxation to fund rapid, sensible highway development statewide.
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Chicago
Florida
Dunne
United States
Illinois
Dmnois
Robert Slusser in critical condition after blast
Robert Slusser, badly burned in a gas explosion ten days ago, is reported today to be in a critical condition.
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Robert Slusser
Public Sale At Chenoweth Farm Near West Union
W L Chenoweth offers a public sale of horses cattle hogs and farm implements on Wednesday November 3 at the farm six miles northeast of West Union Also the Chenoweth farm of 282 acres Walnut Prairie will be sold at auction at the same time and place.
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W. L. Chenoweth
West Union
Chenoweth
Walnut Prairie
Protracted Evang elical Meeting At Immanuel Church In Progress
The Evangelical Association reports a protracted meeting at Immanuel Grand Turn church. Last Sunday night the opening sermon was preached and Monday Rev C L Haney of Brownstown arrived to lead services. Nightly services continue this week and next at 730 with Sunday services following Sunday school. Pastor Leo J Eberhardt invites all to attend at Marshall Church.
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Marshall Clurch
Carne
E.G. Savcimerer
Edgar county coal lands eyed by New York capitalists
Paris Beacon reports that south Edgar county in Illinois could become a major coal hub with 100000 acres across eight townships. Investors plan to spend about 3000000 on coal rights, with 20 to 25 mines likely, and options sought on 50000 acres north half. Local agents Canine and Mitchell coordinate field options at 30 per acre, aiming to begin within months pending test drilling.
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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 List From Annapolis Martinsville Roderton
Marriage licenses issued for Marnie Weaver and Mabel Newlin of Annapolis Milo T Newlin and Della Stanfield Simeon Short Lyford Ind and Mary Eaton Marshall Luther Devlin and Freda Dent both of Martinsville Clarence Anderson and Cladys Bek al both 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
Engagement Gifts and Letters in Covington Hill Suit
Miss Lucille Covington seeks $100000 in a breach of promise case against Rev Dr John Wesley Hill. She claims gifts including hats gowns jewelry and an engagement ring were given while he proposed marriage in Chicago in 1910 and continued through 1914. She will present about 200 letters and select gifts as evidence.
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Chicago
Lucille Covington
John Wesley Hill
Chicago Examiner
Hill
Dr. Hill
Marshall Union Meeting Draws Talent From Gideons
Friday evening at 7 30 the Congregational church hosts a mass Gideons meeting in Marshall featuring speakers Phil A Warman Clarence Bear Harry Bear W A House Y M C A officials and local leaders. The event aims to support Marshall and showcases notable Gideons speakers. Edwin Dudley Huston a Marshall native born January 12 1885 dies October 4 1915 leaving family relations and lodge memberships.
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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
County road system would provide three years of work for laborers
Death of Judge William C. Jones of Robinson at age 67 from pneumonia. He was prominent in legal circles politics and Masonry and authored several legal works.
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William C. Jones
Robinson
High School Notes: Glee Club Debuts and Tennis Results
A girls glee club of 35 forms under Miss Keener with cantata plans for the first semester. The Mixed Chorus also plans a cantata with outside help. Boys singles tennis crown decided as Gene Coyle defeats Woodford Burnett in a tight final. doubles begin this week. Tigers edge West York 19 13 in an open game. Principal visits new Lawrenceville high school, praising its 70000 dollar facility. Mrs Willis of Canton visits Marshall and commends local 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: Wilson urges total neutrality stance to Daughters of the Revolution
President Wilson delivers a not able address in Washington to the Daughters of the Revolution urging Americans to be America first in every political and social action amid European war. He backs naturalized citizens while calling for a lineup between those for and against America first principles.
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Wilson
Daughters of the Revolution
Washington
America
Real Estate Transfers Log Shows Several Property Changes
A list of real estate transfers records transfers from A E Beil to James Burk Lot 122 in Dulaney’s 5th Casey for 90 dollars. John F Forbeck to Eliza Staggs Pt Lot 1 Block 21 Archer’s 1st Marshall for 160 dollars. Clyde Watters to H P Houghton Lot 64 Commercial ad Casey for 450 dollars. Jos R Harrison to Ollie Shore land in 1910 14 for 150 dollars. Francis Sparks et al to Rodney Bell W4% WT SE 31 39 11 for 2500 dollars. Anderson Stroud to Fred L Chisler Lot 2 Block 5 Dulaney’s 1st Casey for 31 dollars. Gustave Riier to Natha Daniels Lot 4 Block 50 Archer’s 1st Marshall for 1850 dollars. Myrna Kord to LJ Week PI Block 30 Archer’s 1st Marshall for 3 dollars.
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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 Move In Douglas County Plan
The county board approved a good roads proposal to build about 70 miles of brick road at a cost of 550000 connecting Tuscola and all county towns. The measure reflects a rising public demand for improved infrastructure and follows years of local sentiment.
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Douglas County
Tuscola
Mattoon
Obituary of Mrs Katherine Holler Snyder of Marshall
Mrs Katherine Holler Snyder died after a brief illness at her Marshall home on October 10 1915 aged 82 years 11 months and 22 days. Born in Zanesville Ohio she moved to Illinois with her parents in 1842 and married Edward P Snyder September 24 1854. She and her husband settled in Marshall where she remained devoted to the German Evangelical and later Marshall Methodist churches. Surviving are three sons John W Snyder Aaron E Snyder and another son in law, plus two daughters in law and eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the M E Church in Marshall.
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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 Dispute
Court records show Streigit and Smith involved in a divorce case with Smith cited as respondent. The dispute centers on property and alimony terms in Martinsville.
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Leo’ J Ebrhardt
Paster
Edgar and
Clark Counties
Wesley
Miss Covington
UN Union
Edwin Dudley Huston
Ellen Farley
Verne
Milwaukee
Wis
Susie Eggebrecht
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Order of Free Masons
Friesdship
Judge Jones
America First
Real Estate Transfera
Douglas
Katherine Holler Snyder
Basak
Martinsville Ve. L
Braside
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