Snavely Will Filed for Probate in Martinsville Circuit Court
The will of L C Snavely of Martinsville is filed for probate. Judge Snavely is an heir. It directs $1000 to the Woman's Missionary Society and $1000 to the Martinsville Church of God for evangelistic work. The remainder goes to wife Phebe J Snavely for life with equal division to heirs after her death. Executrix is wife without bond. Real estate valued at $30,000 and personal property $8,000 are disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C.snavely
Martinsville
Circuit Court
Phebe J. Snavely
Divorces and Legal Notices Surface in Local Court Briefs
Martinsville township resident Zimri D. Trader sues for divorce from Rubama Trader alleging wilful desertion and seeks dissolution of the marriage. The report also references a separate divorce action involving B. Franklin and related parties as the court notices unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimri D
Martinsville Township
Rubama
Shoe Shop Moved and Church Hours Listed
Fragmented OCR shows a shoe shop is moved and a Congregational Church listing hours at 310 45 with unclear context. The text mentions readiness on Friday in October and references marriage and local names, though many words are garbled.
Calf and Farm Damages Spark Old Country Road Talk
An automobilist offered a bill to a farmer for damages to a calf after a collision on a rural road. The dispute highlights highway responsibility as townsfolk discuss the incident and a local church event named Old Folk Day is planned for Sunday at 10:45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Tony
Farteri
Fink & State
Ettort Seri BS
Farmers Gather Corn in Boats as Floods Hit Indiana Fields
Clark county farmers report inconvenience from heavy rains but worse losses come from Wabash valley floods. The Mt Vernon News notes unprecedented rain floods low lands three to four feet deep, with corn hay and peas rotting or swept away. Reliable reports describe farmers in boats harvesting corn. The wet spell ends the normal farm season for many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Wabash
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Death From Diphtheria Claims Darwin Township Child
Ivy Esther Sweltzer, 10 years 10 months 21 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Sweltzer, died at home in Darwin township Prisay after a brief diphtheria illness. Funeral at Dean cemetery Saturday led by Rev. Daniel Rupp. Two other light diphtheria cases in neighborhood, linked to wallpaper removal from a house with a prior diphtheria case two or three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Esther
David Sweltzer
Darwin
Prisay
Dean, Cemetery
Daniel Rupp
Charles Bradford
Oil Wells Boost Southwestern Illinois Prospect Nearby
The Week's On News notes the deep sand district of Lawrence County and Bul as the most active Sinots field area with paying quantities in Southwest township. It reports 41 wells completed last week across Crawford 11, Lawrence 17, Clinton 6, Clark 3, Marion 2, Washington 1, Bond 1 for total production 3445 barrels, with ten dry holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Sinots
Southwest
Crawford-Lawrence County
Ilinois
Grawford County
Lawrence
Clinton
Clark
Marion
Washington
Bond
Springfield and Central Illinois Interurban Plan Proposed
The Springfield and Central Illinois line would run from St Louis to Terre Haute with a Springfield to Pinckneyville branch, passing through Hast St Louis Troy Highland Keyesport Patoka Kinmundy Oskaloosa Louisville Sailor Springs Newton Marshall and Terre Haute. It aims to use a modern trolley system with 6.4 million dollars capital and Vigo county bridge access for Terre Haute. Isaac M Spith G W White Nobie N McMillan lead the project.
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Matenary
Clerk County
Springfield
Central
Newton
Marshall
Terre Haute
Wabash River
Vigo County
Isaac M. S Pith
Hief Frays
Real Estate Transfers from Various Parties
Property transfers list multiple deeds with buyers and sellers including John B Newlin to Moses Stricker, Ernest Goodman to R B Fitzpatrick, R B Fitzpatrick to C B Reinoehl, Frank Rea to Mary B Rea, Harry Baker to Milo C Baker, Joseph H Hainley to Albert Hopkins, James Bush Ext to Matthew Cox et al, Solomon Miller to M W Miller, Sarah J Shafer to Arch Thompson, Fred Bush to Mattie Bush, O at Van Valey to Chas Green, Elmer Kidwell et al to Delaney Kidwell. Prices range from 5 to 3400 dollars across parcels in Casey and Martinsville areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B Newlin
Moses Stricker
Ernest Goodman
R B Fitzpatrick
Cook
Casey
Reinoehl
Frank Rea
Mary B Rea
Perry
Harry Baker
Milo C_ Baker
Joseph H Hainley
Albert Hopkins
James Bush
Matthew Cox
Elmer Kidwell
Delaney Kidwell
Tenyw
Sibley and Morton wed in Terre Haute House ceremony
George H. Sibley of Philadelphia and Mary A. Morton of West York married last evening at the Terre Haute House with Rev. Back of Greencastle officiating. The bride wore pearl white Silk grenadine over satin and Spanish lace. A seven course dinner followed. The couple left for Chicago and plan to visit West York and Philadelphia before November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Sibley
Philadelphia
Mary A. Morton
West York
Terre Haute
Mr. Back
Greencastle
Sibley
Chicago
Farm Home Destroyed by Fire Near City
The farm house of D. D. Plank about one mile northwest of the city was destroyed by fire around 6 pm Monday. The blaze started in the kitchen flue during supper. by discovery it had grown too large to fight. The family saved some furniture and goods. The house was insured for 1000 dollars with Farmers Mutual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Plank
Farmers’ Mutual Company
Sunday School Convention at Dunlap Chapel
The Sunday School Convention will be at Dunlap Chapel Wa lcast township on Sunday Oct 22 1911 with sessions at 9 am and 4 30 pm The event features speakers Q Snedeker Roy Unok W H Washburn L B Antron and Oscar Ditzenberger plus devotional and refreshments Grant Crumline serves as president Will McDonald as secretary Bring Bibles and song books and prepare for a day spent in the Master’s cause County work will open with this gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap Chapel
Walcast Township
Q Snedeker
E. H. Kuehner
Roy Unok
Hethe
Samson
Ruth Setzer
Oscar Ditzenberger
Jerry Ishler
Grant Crumline
Will McDonald
Cider Incident Ends with Injuries at Vern Burns Home
A party of young men at Vern Burns home near Oliver Sunday evening sparked trouble when Clifford Milhouse fired bird shot at rival and injured Burns with a knife. Both teens escaped serious injuries, authorities report ongoing investigation.
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Oliver
Vern Burns
Clifford Milhouse
Young Burns
Milhouse
Ada Moore Throckmorton Rites Held At Family Home
Mrs Geo Throckmorton Ada Moore Throckmorton born July 28 1892 died Oct 16 1911 after long illness of consumption. She married Apr 18 1909 to George Throckmorton who survives with her mother three brothers and six sisters. Funeral services were held at the family home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Moore Throckmorton
George Throckmorton
M E. Church of Auburn
Fame
Promoted Trade Advice Praises Local Dealers
A reader laments patronizing outsiders and urges sticking with local merchants. The note claims savings in money and trouble by choosing nearby dealers over distant rivals.
Bar and Shop Promote New Stove Alternative for Farmers
Farmers are urged to visit the old bar shop building near the Star Restaurant to see a new fuel alternative for stoves or heaters. The advert promises a cheaper option than coal wood or gas and invites interest from readers.
Livery Barn and Stock For Sale With House in Union SMB
For sale or trade. Livery barn and stock with house on joining lot. Business will average $40 per week. Will sell reasonably or trade for suitable terms in right location. For price and further information address Rosy Caner, West Union, SMB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosy Cane
Union
SMB
Celebrating 86th Birthday of Mrs Louisa Fleming
Friends and relatives filled Mrs Louisa Fleming’s Snyder home on Saturday for her 86th birthday as she returned from a neighbor’s call. Attendees included Jasper Miller and family from West Union, Riley Miller and Ethel from Kansas City County, O F Goss from New Albany Indiana, Thos Riley family of Marshall, Antone Forbeck of Marshall, Martha lichtenberger and Hudson from Snyder, and Martha Sawyer with Clara from West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Fleming
Snyder
Jasper Miller
West Union
Riley Miller
Ethel
Kansas City Co
O. F. Goss
New Albany
Ind
Thos. Riley
Marshallz
Antone Forbeck
Marshall
Martha Lichtenberger
Hudson
Martha Sawyer
Clara
Menning
Clark County
Surprised Grocers Visit Wabash Survey Camp
Mt. Carmel grocers who visited the Wabash surveying party near the Fifth Street ferry found the commissary aboard the survey boat stocked with top quality goods. California peaches and sugar cured ham are among the delicacies, as the survey work continues amid high costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Fifth Street
Early frost pattern noted with lighter season so far
The article states the average killing frost falls on October 15 with last year’s first frost on October 2 and a heavy frost on October 29. This year so far has had no frost except in low areas and it has been very light.
Miss Nettle Fredenberger Visited Terre Haute Sunday
Miss Nettle Fredenberger was in Terre Haute Sunday, according to local society notes. She attended events and exchanged greetings with friends in the community during her stay.
Among the Churches Sunday School and Services
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. led by Miss Cora Baird. Sermons at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Morning sermon Leaves or Fruit. Evening sermon A Monarch but not a King. Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Prayer meeting and teacher training Thursday evening. Pastor D. D. Burt invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Baird
Christian Endeavor
D. D. Burt
M. and Church Announcements Services and Times
Church announces weekly schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 Epworth League at 6 evening preaching at 7 and Thursday prayer conference at 7 15 Pastor Chas BE Taylor extends cordial invitation to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Chas. BE. Taylor
Evangelical Association Weekly Services Announced
Sunday school at 9 30 A M prayer service Wednesday 7 30 P M Y P A 7 P M preaching 10 30 A M German preaching Sunday afternoon 2 30 P M revival ongoing at Emanuel church led by Pastor I H Griesemer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zon
Emanuel Church
I. H. Griesemer
Sunday services and prayer meeting at local church
Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 45 am and 7 pm Y P S A at 6 pm Prayer service Wednesday evening All are cordially invited Pastor Ee Lee invites parishioners to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kl "Ee Lee
Judge Thompson Promoted to Illinois Appellate Court
Danville jurist Morter W. Thompson has been named to the Illinois appellate court by the state supreme court. He will keep Danville residence and continue as a circuit judge, as the appellate work will require only about one third of his time, with the court meeting twice yearly at Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Cook
Daniel W. S
Voorhees
Judge Carlson
Morter W. Thompson
Danville
Illinois Appellate Court
Supreme Court
G. W. Thompson
Galesburg
Thompson
Ottawa
High School Notes on Swiss Bell Ringera Matinee
The Swiss Bell Ringera concert drew 217 at the matinee and 532 at the evening show with gross receipts of 200 dollars. The high school athletic association kept 79.55 dollars, and a Junior led ticket sales with 40 evening tickets. A football game with Martinsville on December Saturday was canceled due to insufficient players, as sophomores prepare for a school entertainment on the 31st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Athletic Association
Martinsville
Dexbe Saburday
Dollar bill travels far before returning to owner
A man marks a dollar with his initials and over six years recovers it four times through exchanges for produce. The dollar appears in neighbors’ pockets and a final return after one mall order shipment ends its usefulness to him and the community funds.
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Otdaghyi
Billy
Aligenbegl
Congregational
David
Seera
Eo Hee
Sibley—Morton
W H. ‘Ashburn
L. B. An- Tron
Grant Stans
Mrs
Geo. Throckmorton
Christian Church
Evangelical Association
Judge Thompson
Fo As
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