Ten men to one job in California warns Eastern readers
A Glendale California letter laments severe job shortages in Los Angeles and surrounding towns. It notes many long employed firms now cut staff, high living costs, and scarce openings. The writer warns Eastern migrants not to move without funds and describes fruit prices and local conditions. The piece also mentions Will Dempster visiting from Cape Girardeau and the writer’s deteriorating health.
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Glendale
Calif
Los Angeles
Ananiasités
Rkmen
Los’ Angeles
L. A
Long Beach
California
Valencia
Will ‘Dempster
Cape
Girardeau
Will
Chas
Scott
Glendale News
Marshall and
Clark
Missionary Meeting set for Mattoon District convention
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold the Mattoon District convention in Marshall on Thursday and Friday next week. About 75 delegates are expected. The three-session intensive meetings start Thursday at 7 30 pm and close Friday afternoon. Thursday speakers include Minnie Wilsop Hinghau China and Dr. G F Oliver. Friday morning opens at 8 30 with Dr. C F Baker presiding. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Foreign
Missionary Society of the Methodist ¢Church
Mattoon
Marshall
Minnie Wilsop
Hinghau
China
Orient
G. F Oliver
C. F. Baker
New Cases In County Court Rollie Hills Wife Abandonment
Rollie Hills faces county court action over alleged abandonment of his wife. Details show a civil filing seeking remedies or relief as specified by local law. The case header lists the parties and court where the matter is docketed.
Llewellyn Lake Nuptials in Paris Ceremony
Burr Llewellyn of Paris and Flora Lake of this city were married at the bride’s parents home. Rev. E. G. Sandmeyer officiated in the presence of relatives. The bride wore a brown traveling suit and a luncheon followed. They plan a ten day visit in Springfield Ohio before settling in Paris. Llewellyn works at the Foley mill. Lake has been a toll operator at Marshall exchange for six years.
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Burr Llewellyn
Paris
Mis
Flora Lake
Frank Lake
E. G. Sandmeyer
Springfield
Llewellyn
Foley Mill
Marshall Telephone Exchange
County Clerk Under Investigation by Supervisors
County officials examine County Clerk Martin's books after a committee found three tax extension orders of about 970 dollars each missing from regular reports totaling 2918.88. Martin allegedly cashed the orders at a bank and gave cash to the treasurer without receipts while Dulaney Bank records show deposits to his personal account.
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Board of Supervisors
Martin
Treasury
Tarman
Harry B. Dulaney
Dulaney Bank
Meeting program for West Union teachers association
West Union section of the Clark County Teachers Association holds a meeting with a 1:30 pm start. Officers list Roy Dickerson Edward Buckner Goldie Bradbury Lizzie Hutchison M. Mills John Reece and Bruce Evans chairman noted for the session on Seventh Year History to Sixth Year Geography topics.
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West Union
Clark County Teachers’ Association
O. C. Shotwell
Roy Dickerson
Edward Buckner
Goldie Bradbury
Lizzie Hutchison
M. Mills
John Reece
Bruce Evans
Two Martinsville Youths Face Assault Charge in Court
Chris Murphy and Vern Lowry were tried by Esquire Craig on charges of assaulting Bertha Sweet, daughter of Frank Sweet. Murphy invited her for buggy riding and was joined by Lowry. she resisted and they were held under $800 bond for the county court.
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Chris Murphy
Vern Lowry
Martinsville Township
Esquire Craig
Bertha Sweet
Frank Sweet
Murphy
Lowry
Sench
Obituary: Ralph Edwin Junker Dies After Illness
Ralph Edwin Junker born June 24 1913 in Terre Haute died Oct 10 at home of his parents near Marshall after a four week illness. He leaves parents a twin brother a sister and two brothers. Funeral services conducted by Rev Ehrhardt at Zion church and burial in Zion cemetery.
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Ralph “Edwin Junker
Philip
Hulda Junker
Terre Haute
Marshall
Defaulter Casey Banner Reports Missing Depot Agent
W C Legg station agent at the Co H and D depot in this city quit his post and vanished. The company’s auditor found a significant shortage in his accounts. Locals express regret as Legg was well liked here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Banner
W. C. Legg
Legg
Congregational Church Plans Evening Meeting on Proposed Fall Program
The Congregational Church invites members and friends to a Wednesday 7 30 evening gathering. The pastor will present a program of possible work for the fall and winter and urges a large attendance.
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The
Congregational Church
Unholy Alliance Tactics in Chicago Courthouse
The Moose leaders push bipartisan ententes to aid Raymond Robins, though the aim is to siphon votes from Sherman. Senator Owen of Oklahoma and a group of 15 Chicago Democrats spoke briefly at the courthouse, signaling a campaign maneuver by Sullivan.
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Moose
Owen
Oklahoma
Raymond Robins
Sullivan
Robins
Sherman
Chicago
Court House
Evangelical Revival Ends as Ministers Praise Unity
Revival meetings closed with ministers Craig Zeigler Perrin Dotson Sandmeyer and Huston offering stirring talks. They received fellowship as one body in hope doctrine and charity. Pastor Ehrhardt reports plans for Grand Turn Church next Sunday morning and Marshall Church evening. Ford Wouldn t Climb Tree. Abe Finkbiner's auto collision struck a tree after a sudden turn near the south side school damaging the radiator and headlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Zeigler
Perrin
Dotson
Sandmeyer
Huston
Men of God
Marshall
Grand Turn
Marshall Church
Leo J. Ehrhardt
Higbee Family Leaves for Camping Trip to Florida
H Higbee and family with Larry Higbee and wife left Wednesday for Penn Beach Florida in their autos. They took tents cooking utensils bedding and a gasoline stove for a full camping trip as reported by Casey Commercial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CU. H. Higbee
Larry Higbee
Penn Beach
Florida
Casey Commercial
Eastern Illinois Teachers Association Meets in Charleston
The Eastern Illinois Teachers Association gathers in Charleston this Friday and Saturday. Marshall and Clark County teachers will go to Paris where provisions and a special program await. All teachers are urged to attend the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Illinois Teachers’ Association
Charleston
Marshall and
Clark County
Paris
Memorial Service Postponed for Henry Darigene
The memorial service for Henry Darigene, a revolutionary soldier, scheduled last Sunday has been postponed to next Sunday afternoon.
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Henry Darigene
Accident at Planing Mill Amputates Three Fingers
Accident at Planing Mill leaves Jeff Askew with severe hand injuries after his left hand was caught in a planer last Wednesday. Three fingers were amputated.
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Jeff Askew
Williams Planing Mill
O'Hair Appeals in Clark County Campaign Swing
Congressman O'Hair toured Clark County on Monday and Tuesday speaking at the courthouse. He attacked Republicans and praised free trade, alleging it protects the public while omitting his vote against Wilson’s internal revenue tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’hair
Washington
Clark County
Court House
Real Estate Transfers in Casey and Marshall Areas
Hattie Crumrine transfers a parcel to Clarence R Hall for 1050 dollars. G S Caldwell sells part to James S Adams for 3000 dollars. Jesse Lathrop to Elsie E Lathrop deed for a quarter with 140 dollars. Elias Beasley conveys to Grief Law in Cook's addition Casey for 200 dollars. Jessie Goodman to E A Dyer transfers part in Cook's addition Casey for 325 dollars. J A Bermingham to H H Dixon 4 directional parcels valued at 12000 dollars. Jeff Wiser to Francis Moore transfers part in Archer's 1st Marshall for no stated sum. John Weir to Ransom Goodwin twelve acres in section 20-11-11 for 1 dollar.
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Hattie Crumrine
Clarence R. Hall
G S Caldwell
James S Adams
Jesse Lathrop
Elsie E Lathrop
Elias Beasley
Grief Law
Cook
Ad. Casey
Jessie Goodman
E A Dyer
Casey
J A Bermingham
H H Dixon
Ne & Ne & Nw
Jeff Wiser
Francis Moore
Archer’s
Marshall
John Weir
Ransom Goodwin
Marries in California Bertha Guinnip wed Hollister in Los Angeles
On September 25 a quiet wedding joined Miss Bertha Guinnip daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Guinnip Marshall and Mr Leslie B Hollister a Los Angeles business man in California The bride formerly taught in Clark County and is well liked by many friends who wish her happiness in married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Guinnip
Ed Guinnip
Marshall
Leslie B. Hollister
Los Angeles
Calif
Clark County
Sudden Death of 17 Year Old Russell Renner
Russell Renner son of George Renner died after a brief illness yesterday from an obstruction of the bowels. He had been well the day before and was cutting corn when he fell ill. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 12:30 at Grace Chapel with interment in Marshall Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Renner
George Renner
Grace Chapel
Marshall Cemetery
The Temperance Crusade Rally Proclaimed Across States
National prohibition rallies sweep 500 plus towns this week with a Marshall gathering at the Congregational church next Sunday at 3 00 p m led by Rev W J Moore and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Congregational Church
W. J. Moore
Secretary of State Woods Dies by Own Hand in Springfield
Secretary of State Harry Woods a Democratic senatorial candidate was found dead at his Springfield home with a bullet wound to the forehead and a pistol in his grip. His body was discovered by his wife in the garage early Monday and an official inquiry will review his accounts and last fee return. He leaves a wife and three daughters. Some viewed him as eccentric or insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woods
Killedy
Springfield
State Treasury
Woods
Chicago
Lincoln Way Search Grants Illinois Route Details
Illinois legislators urged a thorough search of the Lincoln Way segment in Illinois linking Indiana to Illinois in 1830. The Illinois State Historical Library trustees have pursued the inquiry for three years through a representative. A final report to the Legislature in January 1916 will be issued, and informants may contact Mr. C. M. Thompson at the University of Illinois, Urbana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Illinois
Ilinois
Mllinois
C. M. Thompson
University of Illinois
Urbana
Holler Convicted Chief of Terre Haute Police
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the contempt conviction of Edward Holler chief of police of Terre Haute The ruling follows his involvement during the mayoral trial when police raided Chal mers Hamill office A 30 day jail sentence was suspended on appeal
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Indiana Supreme Court
Edward Holler
Terre Haute
Conebinethea cm Holler
Roberts
Chalmers Hamill
Holler
Supreme Court
Joslyn and Myles Wed in West Terre Haute Ceremony
Fred Joslyn of Pimento Indiana and Augusta Myles youngest daughter of Harvey Myles were united in marriage on Wednesday October 7 at Rev Prem Smith’s home in West Terre Haute. Friends offer best wishes for their married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Joslyn
Pimento
Ind
Perry Joslyn
Augusta Myles
Harvey Myles
Prem Smith
West Terre Haute
Marriage Licenses Listed for Melrose Westfield and Nearby
Harry Williams and Dillie Johnson of Melrose to Chauncey Zeller Nichols and Julia Irene Parker of Westfield. Paul Bradbury of West York and Margaret Gideon of West Union also recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Williams
Dillie Johnson
Melrose
Chauncey
Zeller Nichols
Julia Irene Parker
Westfield
Paul Bradbury
West York
Margaret Gideon
West Union
Child Burns Hands In Martinsville Accident
The daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Deahl of Martinsville suffered severe burns to both hands after falling on a hot gas stove at home Monday. Delavan's comet becomes visible to naked eye in early evening near the Big Dipper, low on the horizon and unusually brilliant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Deahl
Martinsville
Delavan
Horses for French Army Train Arrival in Vandalia
Twenty seven carloads of horses passed through Vandalia last night on a special train from St. Louis for use by the French cavalry. The dispatch highlights continued Allied support and the transport of mounts for frontline service.
The Herald Offers Employment Tools For Women Law Notice
The Herald advertises equipment blanks for sale to aid employers in complying with new female labor hour restrictions.
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the Herald
New Cases In Circuit Court
Ed Forrester versus J A Hight appeal Edgar Osborn versus Sarah Effie Os born divorce Charles B Colvin versus Anna M Colvin et al bill to quiet title Edgar Co B and L Assn versus John Barth et al foreclosure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Forrester
J. A. Hight
Edgar Osborn
Sarah Effie Osborn
Charlesb. Colvin
Anna M. Colvin
Bill
Edgar Co. B. & L. Assn
John Barth
Marshall Girl Married In Texas
Marshall friends received cards from Mr and Mrs W E Howell of Gladewater Texas announcing the marriage last Sunday of their daughter Mabel to Seale Walton McGee. The young couple will reside at Gilmer Texas.
American Fence Adds Two Carloads of Fencing Products
American Fence announces L. G. Archer & Son have received two carloads of American Field and Poultry Fence in all heights and weights. The firm also carries barbed and smooth wire and invites customers to call for prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Archer & Son
Trains Kill Two in Greencastle Car Crash
A Vandalia train struck a car in Greencastle Indiana Friday night, killing occupants Claude Hixon and Jesse Rowen. The incident caused fatalities with the train crew reporting minimal deaths but confirming two deaths in the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia Hds
Greencastle
Ind
Claude Hixon
Jesse Rowen
The Indians of Illinois and their Confederacy
A historical sketch describes the Illinois Confederacy including the Michigamis Kaskaskias Kahokies Peorias and Tamaroas with Sacs Foxes Winnebagoes Miami and Piankishaws in the eastern and northern Illinois region. It notes clan structure sachems war chiefs and the totem system and contrasts village life maize agriculture and stone tools with later fort developments cited from 1813 Missouri Gazette correspondence.
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U. S
Tennessee
Mississippi River
Florida
Lake Erie
New York
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Atlantic
Mississippi
Carolinas
Labrador
Illinois
Rocky Mountains
Ilinois
Lake Michigan
Wabash
Ilinois River
Kaskaskia River
Missouri Gazette
Finois
Missouri
H. S. Saline
Ohio
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Kilborn
Tells
Missionary’ Meeting
Rollie Hills
Llewellyn Lake
Evangelical " Association
Ford
Abe Finkbiner
South Side
Mr. O’hair
Temperance Crusade
Joslyn
Myles
Texas
the Indians OF
D. D. Doll
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