Dolson notes include local meetings and visits
The Dolson column reports a protracted meeting at Shilo and at Dolson Chapel, farm activity with fodder shredding planned, and several visits and travels among residents. It notes a sick friend Mrs Wm Peck with typhoid fever, a moved Grover saw mill, fence repairs at the Dolson chapel cemetery, and multiple social visits to Marshall Terre Haute Martinsville and Lewis Iowa region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview M. E. Circuit
Verge Gallatin
Martinsville
Sophia Montgomery
Dolson Chapel
Clifford Turner
Steve Hutchings
Will Lowry
Dolson Chapel Cemetery
Dick Duran
Wellington Murphy
Marshall
Insurance notice for farm and city property
Tornado and fire insurance offered by Cole and Cole at Marshall Illinois. Strongest companies and lowest rates available. Write or call for terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole & Cole
Marshall, IL
Local Social Notes From Terre Haute And Surrounding Areas
Several residents and visitors are listed visiting relatives and friends across Terre Haute Palestein and nearby towns. Notable mentions include Frank Geisert family at Fishback and with his father, Will Saiter at a surprise party for Mrs Otto Gunn, and Joseph Burson moving to Mattoon. Other updates include school closure for teachers institute and a new concrete barn under construction by J D Thomas after a recent fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Geiserts
Terre Haute
Allen Wright
Harry Whitson
Ola Kuhr
Nelle Sullivan
Ottis Bell
Marshall
Rudolph Kuhn
Frank Geisert
Fishback
Will Saiter
Otto Gunn
Hall
Fred
Herman Saiter
Nellie
Anna
Aaron Hawker
Anna Newhart
Harry Maurer
Susan Maurer
Dewitt Magill
Charlie Maurer
Ben Maurer
Baggs
Tom Whitson
Herman Myers
T. J. Athey
Beaman
Oblong
J. Draxe
Nelson Clark
Joseph Burson
Mattoon
Lucy Olmsted
Ellen Mullins
Robbinon
Baker
Alvina Layton
Starz
Clairmont
Ill
Christchurch
Mr. Vanhoutin
Carl Ryerson and Son
Toledo
Ohio
Cc. D. Ryerson
J. D. Thomas
Local Notes on Farm Work and Visits
Health is good in this vicinity as farmers shred fodder amid recent rains that boost growing grass. Glen Martin traveled north Wednesday for work while Newt Brossman now operates his cane grinder with a gasoline engine. A social gathering occurred Friday at Hewitt Gilbert’s home. Dora Lowry stayed with Mrs. Rachel Houston in Freedom this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Martin
Newt Brossman
Charles Gilbert
Win Wyrick
Hewitt Gilbert
Dora Lowry
Rachel Houston
Freedom
Nellie
Irene Gilbert
Rural News From Our Community
Will Berkeley put out wheat on 45 acres while Grandpa Beachout is listed as sick. Farmers report worm eaten corn and a petition circulates for another rural route. Lee Dickerson and family of Wa bash visited Sunday. Edward Coons and wife of Terre Haute were recent visitors. Grandmother Carper of Martinsville stayed with relatives. Mrs. George Linton reports several chickens missing. Blanche Shaffner fell badly after a horse turned the wrong way during a ride last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandpa Beachout
Lee Dickerson
Wabash
al Fraker
Edward Coons
Terre Haute
Carper
Martinsville
George ‘Linton
Blanche Shaffner
Fall Weather and Community Health Notes
The record notes pleasant fall weather and good Sunday school attendance. Illness affects several residents including Miss Sarah Hurst and Mrs. Sarah Jane Pennell, with Sarah Ragan improving after a light stroke. A sorghum mill run continues while cane is cleared, and many local men have gone north to shuck corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hurst
Sarah Ragan
Sarah Jane Pennell
Montay
Dennison Notes On Local Movements And Meetings
Joseph Johns is moving on John M. Taylor's farm. Rev G A Mathis and wife visited Mr and Mrs Reiner. Johns and wife spent Sunday with J R Johns and wife. Rev 0 H Sweltzer holds a revival at Dunlap. two converts joined the church. Mrs Joseph Taylor and daughters Nettle and Viola, George Douglas and family, Emma and Chas Landis and others are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Johns
John M. Taylor
G. A. Mathis
Reiner
Jjohns
J. R. Johns
H. Sweltzer
Dunlap
Joseph . Taylor
Nettle
Viola
George
Birthday Dinner Attended By Mr Hollenbeck For Frank Augustus
Mr Hollenbeck attended the Sunday birthday dinner held in honor of Frank Augustus. The event brought together friends and family to celebrate the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hollenbeck
Frank Augustus
Martinsville Ongoing hush as town notes pass here
Local items report small-town movements and events. Comrade Nettleton visits from Orange. families like Ross and Boyer drop in. several residents travel to funerals in Kansas and Bluffton Ohio. Weather predicts frost and some cold snaps. bicycle show entertains town. a fatal breast cancer note marked by Nettie Newman funeral. Produce prices listed. New residents and moves noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comrade Nettleton
Orange
John Ross
Dolson
James Boyer
Oscar VanHorn
Ross Smith
Main St
Gottlieb Spittler
Alblright
Everett Connelly
Marshall
Zack Lindsay
Bluffton
Ohio
John Andrews
Kansas
James McDaniel
Wellington
Texas
Game Law Violator Caught in Marshall Visit
Deputy Game Warden Heckleman prosecuted violators of game laws in Marshall on Monday and Tuesday. Simon Bell of Stoy was found guilty of hunting without a license before Squire Harper, fined 25 dollars with costs totaling 50 dollars 30 cents, and jailed if payment is not made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Argus
Heckleman
Marshall
Simon Bell
Stoy
Squire Harper
Editor of Aledo Times-Record backs Republican ticket
The editor described as a strong Progressive era fighter announces support for the Republican ticket. He argues the punishment inflicted has been sufficient and shifts his endorsement to Geneseo Republican candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aledo Times-Record
Progressive Party
Geneseo Repubic
Faith Substitutes for Facts When Evidence Lails
A concise reflection notes that belief is used in place of verifiable proof when facts are unavailable, implying a critique of replacing truth with conviction. The statement underscores how confidence can fill gaps left by uncertain data.
Franklin Catlin for clerk of the appellate court
Franklin Catlin of Chicago, candidate for clerk of the appellate court First district of Illinois, born September 16, 1876, in Chicago. Educated in public schools, Chicago Manual Training school, and Northwestern University. Served two terms as Republican representative from the Thirty-first senatorial district. The Legislative Voters' league praises his record as fearless and honest in 1912 and 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Catlin
Bryan and Sullivan Clash Over 1904 Springfield Convention
The piece notes Roger Sullivan led the Springfield 1904 Democratic convention and William Jennings Bryan later opposed Sullivan’s delegation at St Louis. Bryan called Springfield a train-robber convention while denouncing Sullivan, though he is not now attacking him. The article mentions Bryan’s supporters across the state and recalls characterizations of Chicago biscuit maker Robins and followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Sullivan
Roger Sullivan
Springfield
William J. Bryan
Mr. Sullivan
St. Louis
Chicago
Memory and Blunders Haunt Our Safety Mindset
A fragment reflects on memory and safety, noting that human error causes more harm than recalled injuries. The voice emphasizes caution and accountability in addressing past mistakes to prevent future harm.
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Lewis, Ir
Dennison
Alf Joy
Rider
Ruby Volkers
Frank Rachell
Frank Rahell
Edgar Wolkers
Ernest Griffith
Ora Kuykendall
Jessie McFarland
Frank McFarland
Edna Montgomery
Verlin Bland
Ethel Weaver
Margaret Kirby
Frank Montgomery
John A. Page
Snday
Ernie Page
Delbert Shirely
Virgil
West Terre Haute
E. J. Shirely
West York
Possum Ridge
Homer
Will Berkeley
Auburn
G. F. Hammond
Familly
Chas
Winters
York Street
Sinclair House
Washington Street
Will McNary
Montana
Gene Williams
Hendrix
Minn
J. L. Newman
Nettie
Gilbert Newman
South Side
Baptist Church
E. R. Carswell
Greencastle
Ind
City Cemetery
Newman
Wm.Lewis
America
Hughes
Burt c& Burt
Dulaney Bank
Marshall, Ilinois
People
Sherman
Robins
Bosa’ McCon Mick
O. P
Voi
Clark County
Sete Venay Pey Og
C.K
J.T. Randale
Ili
Wilson
O'Hair
U. K
Indorsing
Washington, D
O’hair
Sinois
Joseph’ “A. Cannon
Clint C. Tilton
Danville
White House
Tilton
Ilinois
Woodrow
Kaiser
United States
S. W. Pearson
the ‘West End Grocer
B.C
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