Washington Sidelights on Capital Prisons and City Life
A fragmentary Washington note describes the District Jail near the Aqueduct bridge and the City Workhouse and Unit in the federal capital. It cites brutal confinement of paupers and the handling of bodies, plus a recall of a congressional moment with John J. O’Neill.
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Washington, D. C
Gui- Bo
Ike
Aqueduct Bridge
Amemia- Potomac
Congressional Alteme
Washington
John J. O'Neil
Congress
St. Louis
Peat
Mr. O'Neill
New Clam Digging Pole Swaps Hooks For River Harvest
The Hutsonville Herald notes a new clam digging device using a long pole with sharp teeth that stirs river bed clams while a trailing wire basket catches them. Gasoline boats often mount poles on both sides to balance, producing two full baskets after a 16 to 20 yard run.
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Hutsonville Herald
Gas well in Lawrence county produces over seven hundred barrels daily
Lawrence county reports a long exhausted gas well in Petty township drilled to the Green oil sand. The well began producing more than 700 barrels a day. Illinois field totals last week show 44 completions across Crawford 16, Lawrence 11, Clark 3, Clinton 14 with 3936 barrels produced and 45 dry holes.
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Lawrence County
Petty Township
Dlinois
Crawford County
Lawrence
Clark
Clinton
Not In the Race, Bismark Tribune Says Campbell Out
James EK Campbell of Mamdam visited Saturday to back Col Whitehead for the third district congressional nomination but Campbell declared himself unalterably out of that race He suggested the Colonel might take a role in party management instead.
Four Mine Horror at Harrisburg Deepens Miners’ Tragedy
An explosion in the O'Gara mine at Harrisburg, on Monday, killed eight miners and temporarily overwhelmed eight others. Of 360 men who reported for work, only 16 entered the mine when the blast hit, likely preventing a much larger loss of life.
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O'Gara
Harrisburg
No Such Incident At Oliver, Officials Say
The report of a disturbance at Oliver last week claiming Clifford Millhouse was shot and Vern Burns stabbed is false. Investigators note the person who supplied the information had a poor joke and there was no foundation for the story.
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Oliver
Clifford Millhouse
Vern Burns
John R Walsh Bankier Dies After Parole Nine Days
John R. Walsh a Chicago banker died at his Chicago home nine days after his parole end of sentence at age 474 years. The news notes his countrywide interest in his release spanning many months.
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John R. Walsh
Chicago
Paroled Embezzler Sells Farm Near City
J Howard Phillips, released on parole after serving time for embezzlement at Terre Haute National Bank, sells his farm of about 180 acres west of the city to Daniel Spittler for $7000. The public sale notice lists terms and sale details.
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J. Howard Phillipis
Federal
Leavenworth
Kan
Terre Haute National Bank
Edigand
Henbests
Nas
Neres
Daniel” Spittler
Bee
Obituary: Hubert Thurman Child of Cary and Myrtle Payne
Hubert Thurman born January 8 1910 in Terre Haute died October 11 1911 after brief illness. Survived by father Cary Payne mother Myrtle Payne brothers Chester Alva Harry deceased sister Ethel Letha. Short services held in Terre Haute. burial at Forsythe cemetery in Marshall with Elder T G Forsythe officiating.
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Hubert Thurman
Cary
Myrtle Payne
Terre Haute
Hubert
Chester
Alva
Ethel
Letha
Harry
Marshall
Forsythe
T. G. Forsythe
School Class Activities and Attendance Report
The Senior girls debuted new class hats while Juniors ordered class pins. Sophomores prepared for Halloween events and both Juniors and Seniors planned plays and a party. Report cards went home with 35 students under conditional work. last month’s attendance was 97.2 percent with ten tardiness cases. A parents meeting Friday will discuss questions and allow tours of the school facilities.
New Railway Project Planned Through Crawford County
Articles of Incorporation filed in Crawford County for the Terre Haute and Ohio River Railway Company. The line would run from Terre Haute to the Illinois Wabash River edge, through Robinson in Crawford, then to Harrisburg in Saline County and onward to the Ohio River in Hardin County. The 50 year project aims to connect regions currently without rail service benefiting Hardin and neighboring areas.
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Crawford County
Terre Haute and Ohio River Railway Company
Terre Haute
Robinson
Hardin County
Death From Appendicitis Claims Hatton Teacher
Woodford O. Mills, a Hatton school teacher, was stricken with appendicitis last Wednesday. He underwent surgery Sunday but did not improve and died Monday afternoon. He leaves a wife and a little girl.
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Woodford O. Mills
Hatton
Public Sale Notice on Farm Near Marshall
Public sale announced at the seller's residence one mile north of Marshall on the Chicago road. Items include two horses two hogs a cow and all farm and household goods. Sale date listed as November 6 with various household and kitchen items described.
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Mar
Chicago Road
Bonnie
Lectures At McKeen Church Series Continues
N S Evingée of Terre Haute will deliver the second in a series of lectures at the church Sunday evening. The title is Why Men Go Wrong. Lectures are free and all are invited.
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N. S. Evingée
Terra “Haute
Ft. McKeen
A Musical Event in Marshall blends Hunt and BonDurant recital
Gerald Denslow Hunt bass and Valeria BonDurant piano perform a joint recital at the Congregational church on Navy. The programme aims to entertain and educate, delivering a rare northern Indiana musical treat and promising to be the year’s musical event.
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Marshall
Ll's
Gerald Denslow Hunt
Mr Hunt
Mrs B F Culter of Livingston Dies After Illness
Mrs B F Culter Ida Culter born Crawford in Clark court July 8 1871 died Oct 21 at Livingston after a long illness. She married B F Culter in 1892 and leaves three children a husband and relatives. Rev I H Griesemer conducted the funeral with burial in the city cemetery.
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Ida Culter
B. F Culter
Livingston
Clark Court
Crawford
B F. Culter
Culter
I H Griesemer
Rules For Hunting Season
Safety tips for novice hunters emphasize teaching dogs at home in a yard, handling gun shock without abuse, and avoiding theft. Respect farm owners by asking permission before hunting, as trespass can lead to fines and harm future access.
Three Cases Decided by Appellate Court
Davison and Bartlett received notice of three appeals. J W Brown of Casey sued Van Dalla Ry Co for hay delivery damages. lower court ruled for plaintiff, reversed with directions. Partlow vs Bean mandamus to compel such execution. circuit court ruled for defendant, dismissed with leave to add parties. Egbert vs Morrison account suit. lower court ruled for plaintiff, affirmed. Mr and Mrs Carl Shaffner of Melrose visited the city.
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Davison & Bartlett
J W. Brown
Casey
Vandalla Ry Co
Partlow
Bean
Justice of the Peace
Egbert
Morrison
Marriage Licenses Set For Westfield Pairings
Winfield C Taylor of Shreveport Louisiana and Kiaud Laufman. Marshall George A Polk and Ina Nichols, both of Westfield, received marriage licenses.
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Winfield C Taylor
Shreveport
Kiaud Laufman
Marshall George A. Polk
Ina Nichols
Westfield
Among the Churches
Sunday school starts at 9 30 with preaching at 10 30 am and 7 pm Junior Y P CE 2 30 Seniors 6 Aid Society meets Wednesday 2 pm prayer meeting Thursday 7 pm W M A meets first Thursday Pastor M Pierson begins a series of meetings now 30 at 7 pm Cordial invitation to the public.
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Junior Y. P CE
Aid Society
M. Pierson
Killing Frost Arrives Marks Late First Frost
The first frost of significance in this period was observed yesterday morning, unusually late for its appearance and noted as the season’s late frost event.
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Killing Frost
Embroidery Patterns Transfer via Carbon Paper
Embroidery designs can be moved easily using carbon paper. Large sheets are available at the Herald office for transfer and duplication.
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Herald Office
For Sale or Trade Livery Barn and Stock in Illinois
For sale or trade a livery barn with stock and home on joining lots. Business averages 40 dollars weekly and will pay for itself plus expenses in four years or less. Price reasonable or trade for a suitable farm in the right location. For price and further information address Ross Buckter, West Union, Illinois.
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Ross Buckter
West Union
Iils
Mail-Order Purchase Record Near Kinchner Montgomery
An itemized note records a mail order purchase involving Clarence Kinchner and Montgomery, listing a quantity of 8. The cryptic entry notes a transfer or payment tied to a specific transaction.
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Clarence Kinchner
Montgomery
Revival theme and evening message at local church
Christian Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Miss Cora Baird with preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 p m The morning sermon is A Revival What Is It The evening sermon The Mountain and the Valley Christian Endeavor meets 6 30 p m Prayer meeting and teacher training Thursday at 7 o'clock Pastor D D Burt invites all to attend
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Cora Baird
Christian Endeavor
Burt
M. E. Church Announces Weekly Schedule
Services every Sunday at regular hours with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 46 am Epworth League 6 pm and evening preaching 7 pm Prayer and conference Thursday at 7 16 pm Pastor Chas B Taylor extends a cordial invitation to all services.
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Po. m. Epworth League
Chas. B. Taylor
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