Weather and social notes from days gone by
Rain began Wednesday morning and continued at intervals through the week. Miss Laura Everharty of Mattoon visits Marshall and boards with Mrs. Linda Martin. Thos L. Mitchell sold four sets of harness last Monday and Tuesday. Mr. Mitchell and his employer produce fine harness. Hon J W Wilkin delivered a temperance ovation before the Murphy Society in Robinson Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Everharty
Mattoon
Marshall
Linda Martin
Thos L. Mitchell
Mitchell
J. W. Wilkin
Murphy Society
Robinson
Forty Years Ago Ice and Snow Report and Ball
Forties era note recalls a half inch ice and a light snow, the Wide Awake masquerade ball drew nearly forty couples in a grand march. Names listed include Geo Balsley and family A. H. Kesterfi Ed Garwood, Gotleig and Henry Stephen, and Ed Allis. Travel plans mention Geo Balsley relocating to San Fernando, while Geo Price Jr joins Espenhain & Albrecht in Terre Haute. Ham Griffith accompanies them for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Balsley
A. H. Kesterfi
Ed Garwood
Gotleig
Henry Stephen
Ed Allis
California
Mr. Balsely
San Fernando
Geo. Price, Jr
Espenhain & Albrecht
Terre Haute
Ham Griffith
Thirty Years Ago Local Notes and House Moves
Thirty years ago Ben Johnson purchased Noyes Place as Mrs Noyes and Ross left for Dudley Missouri to join Gilman the postmaster there. Levi Sharp challenges claim that Jim Snyder was Clark County's youngest enlisted soldier noting he joined at 14 years and a few months with Sherman’s march. Geo Lynn reportedly enlisted at 14 years five months. In tennis Dr Burnett and Lou Schwanecke had 31 straight sets before losing to Rev Smith and Ben Legore, then lost 6 1 to 1 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Johnson
Noyes
Dr. Burnett
Lou Schwanecke
Rev. Smith
Ben Legore
Doc
Louie
Local notes on Shelburn town loyalty and visits
Sam K. Baird from Shelburn Indiana visited last Wednesday with the Enterprise, praising loyal support of home enterprises. Dr Bradley moved into his old building vacated by Dr Pearce, likened to returning home. Mrs Eva Kohl spent Sunday in Mt Carmel with her daughter and granddaughter Mable. Miss Lillie Machlan of Lower Wahash visited cousin Gertrude Machlan last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam K._ Baird
Shelburn
Ind
The
Enterprise
Bradley
Pearce
Eva Kohl
Mt. Carmel
Dick Trogdon
Mable
Lillieé Machlan
Lower Wabash
Gertrude Machlan
Sugar shortage and sports win at Marshall
Ten years ago sugar supplies were tight with Marshall stores nearly out of stock and unsure of full availability for weeks as cane and beet crops were marketed. Marshall defeated Casey 26 to 0 in a heated game with a late go ahead clinch and a long run by Mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooven
Marshall
Casey
Bennett
Mount
Lloyd Pulver
Ralph Clark
Chicago
Notable Earthquake Shocks in the Mississippi Valley 1811 1813
The Mississippi Valley endured earthquake shocks lasting from December 15, 1811, for about 20 months through 1813. Few deaths were recorded due to sparse population at the time, and the landscape change included the creation of several islets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelt
Mississippi Valley
Tme
Bathtub Invention Debate Stirs Thrift Magazine
The fragment cites Cash Miller explaining the joke that the line necessity is the mother of invention was aimed at a “bozo” who credited himself with inventing the bathtub. The note reflects a playful aside about attribution and invention.
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Cash Miller
Thrift Magazine
Father Wise on His Son’s Disputed Actions
A fragmented report discusses a father who believes he can guide and correct his son amid disputes. The text hints at parental authority and concerns over the son’s behavior, framed as a moral or advisory stance.
Local Visits and Family Guests Span Weekend Across Several Towns
A string of social visits fills a weekend in the area. Dols on Claude Huggins and four sons from Terre Haute hosted Sperry Clay pool friends. Numerous families from Gary, Paris, Robinson and nearby towns socialized at homes of Claypool, Combs, Hutchings, Veach and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Huggins
Terre Haute
Sperry Claypool
O. W. Grockler
Harry Harbor
D. Tate
Sophia Montgomery
Audrey Shade
Auburn
George Bueshmeyer
Kansas
Mary Waymire
Paris
Milo Combs
Sylvan Richey
Christian Hutchings
J. W. Hutchings
Martinsville
Emily Meloy
Harris
Raymond Claypool
Gary
Ind
Osby
Abe Babcock
Frank May
Near
Fred Bueschmeyer
Robert Findley
Julia Claypool
Chas
Veach
Harold
Harry Gockler
Ivan Veach
Robinson
Marlin Claypool
Reuben Tingley
Back-to-school dress pattern No 123 offered
A newspaper pattern notice advertises a dress and jacket pattern No 123 for sizes 8 to 10, with fabric needs listed. No sewing experience required, patterns delivered by mail for 25 cents postage, pattern Dept at this newspaper.
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U. S
Grim reflections on heart disease and lifestyle dangers
A writer laments heart disease and early deaths from smoking, drinking and poor habits. He cites John Doe’s sudden death, multiple physicians dying while under sixty five, and contrasts with the long life of farmer Bill Smith who drank coffee and ate meat in moderation. The tone questions fate, science, and public health warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
Bright
Bill Smith
Volstead
Local social notes from CHIO Chapel area
Rob ert White and sister Alma entertained Olney relatives on Sunday. Mrs J W Hartzler of Ernest visited John Holler and family. Geo Kruse family and Ruth Downey of Terre Haute visited. Reba Marvin hosted dinner guests including Arbuckle Alexander Davison and Bonnie Collier. Paris and West Union families visited the Hollers and Davisons. Mrs Harris Brown and Mrs Wal Brown visited Emery Van Fleet. Fred Davison and Earl Arbuckle hosted Robinson callers. Ted Miller and Elbert of Snyder visited the Hollers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert White
Alma
Olney
J. W Hartzler
Ernest
John Holler
Geo. Kruse
Dorothy
Fred
Ruth Downey
Terre Haute
John Heller
Goldie
Julia Brown
Taylor Robinson
Near Liberty
Reba Marvin
Hershel
Ruth
Rosyth Arbuckle
Garnet
Berniece Alexander
Frances
Florence Davison
Bonnie Collier
Harry Bartlett
Paris
Ocie Ferris
West Union
John Davison
Harris Brown
Wal Brown
Emery Van-Fleet
Fred Reicher
L. W. Godert
Bonnie
Fred Davison
Earl Arbuckle
Robinson
Ted Miller
Elbert
Snyder
West York Social Roundup Sees Local Visits and Guests
Mrs. Sarah Caldwell and relatives attended the old settlers reunion at Robinson. Bert Hagar of New York City visited his father George Hagar. Miss Eva Jackson and Mt. Carmel kin were in town. Marshall visitors included Mrs. Nicol Lindly Orcutt and Moore. Oblong and Terre Haute visitors called on local families. Paris and Fairbanks guests joined West Union and Robinson residents for Sunday dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Caldwell
Leander Guyer
Nell Caldwell
Willie Ryerson
Old Settlers
Robinson
Bert Hagar
New York City
George Hagar
Eva Jackson
Mt. Carmel
Margaret Nicol
C.B. Lindly
Alva Orcutt
Emma Moore
Marshall
Adam Cullop
Sarah Dix
Graysville
Ind
Emery Pogue
Ola Bradbury
Fairbanks
Aurora Bradbury
Miss Bradbury
Rebecca Zimmerman
Peoria
Mary Fox
Louden Reel
W. H. Bradbury
Charles Amerson
Danville
Amerson
Bradbury
Mayme Walters
Pearl Walters
Effie Walters
Alma Hamill
West Union
Roscoe Richards
Wesley
Nannie Life
Beads for Rosaries Tied to St Cuthbert’s Beads
Beads named St Cuthbert’s Beads originated from single joints of articulated encronites. The central perforation allowed stringing as rosary beads, linking the item to St Cuthbert in traditional use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cuthbert
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Dolson
John Dunlap
Lawton Wisters
W. E. Ormiston
James Ormiston
Carlisle
Walter O'Neal
Lewis Life
Mike King
Hutsonville
King
Albert Wright
Kathryn
W. H. Piety
Martin Newlin
Tos Angeles
John Joseph Gaines, M. D
Chio
West York
Mercedes Gleitz
London
English Channel
Phoenix Hosiery
Clark County
Aes
Selly’s
Phoenix
M. Grabenheimer
Herald
Heatrola
Hi. M. Dewey & CO
Marshall, Illinois
écMac
Heatrold
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