Miss Harrmian and Chenoweths Visit. Graduation Plans
In days gone by fifty years ago Miss Kinnie Harrmian of Frankfurt Indiana visits relatives Mr and Mrs M R Chenoweth. She will return to Butler University Irvington to graduate next winter. Ada Chenoweth will accompany her and attend for a year. Alex Nooks of Orange harvested eight acres of Fultz wheat yielding twenty five bushels per acre. Prof L B Kilborn left for a new field of labor at Wheaton with best wishes from locals. A playful note on the backache of potato digging and the curiosity of boys at a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinnie Harrmian
Frankfurt
Ind
M. R. Chenoweth
Butler University
Irvington
Ahda
Chenoweth
Alex Nooks
Orange
L. &. Kilborn
Wheaton
Republican rally and pole raising at West Union
A Republican rally and pole raising is planned at West Union for next Thursday with addresses to be given by Capt. Ed Harlan and Hon. Geo. E. Bacon. Local residents Clark L Lycan and wife and several others report attending the Terre Haute Opera House show Gipsy Baron last Wednesday. Mrs. Harriet Welsh of Martinsville with her daughter Mrs. J A Buchanan stopped in the city midweek en route to Dudley Edgar County. John Patton and son Charlie have worked a week at John Marvin's Hatton farm building a granary and will finish soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Ed Harlan
Geo. E. Bacon
Clark l Lycan
Frankie
Emma Martin
W. D. Gorham
E. Claypool
O. L. Kilborn
Gipsy Baron
Terre Haute Opera House
Harriet Welsh
Martinsville
J. A. Buchanan
Dudley
Edgar County
John Patton
Charlie
John Marvin
Hatton
Two Laborers Injured Returning From Cairo River Accident
Thirty years ago Jim Ferry and John Meloy returned from Cairo where they worked on the Big Four Incline. They were knocked from a scaffold Monday and thrown into the river among jagged rocks. Jim injured a bad ankle and dislocated the joint. John also hurt his ankle but could still work. A wedding occurred Tuesday evening at the home of a Henbest.
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Jim Ferry
John Meloy
Cairo
Jim
John
Local wedding ceremony honors close family and friends
The ceremony was conducted by Rev. T H Tull at S o'clock with only the immediate families and the bride's friend Miss May Lucan present. After congratulations, refreshments followed by hours of conversation. The couple will reside with Mr and Mrs Henbest until Mr H's farm becomes available.
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T H. Tull
May Lucan
Henbest
Miss Edith Lahmer and Flora Berner Visit Terre Haute
Twenty years ago, Misses Edith Lahmer and Flora Berner traveled to Terre Haute for a short visit with friends. David Weir, a respected Auburn farmer, was in the city Saturday and brought notably fine peaches to the Herald. Miss Mary Ramsey headed East Monday for wholesale millinery openings and Hughes' millinery business. Miss Tully will join the Indianapolis millinery opening store next week. Miss Jane Morton hosted a delightful birthday party for her thirteenth. About 35 friends attended with lawn games and refreshments.
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Edith Lahmer
Flora Berner
Terre Haute
David Weir
Auburn Township
The
Herald
Mary Ramsey
Hughes
Tully
Indianapolis
Jane Morton
Birth of eight-pound daughter to Mr and Mrs Z Mitchell
Ten years ago friends learned of the birth in Robinson of an eight-pound daughter to Mr and Mrs Z Mitchell, formerly of the city. Mrs W E Harnish left for Bradford where Mr Harnish is principal. Ruth Knipe and Alma Read of Marshall were offered government clerical posts in Washington but declined. Knipe to Terre Haute for business college. Read to a stenographic job with Ohio Oil here. Marshall youths set for college this winter with plans to Illinois University Northwestern University DePauw and Oxford College targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. Mitchell
Robinson
W. E. Harnish
Abbie Davidson
Bradford
Harnish
Ruth Knipe
Alma Read
Marshall
Washington City
Miss Knipe
Terre Haute
Business
Read
Ohio Oil Company
Sinter
Vivian Sullins
Fred Meehling
John Hollenbeck
Illinois University
Edith Shaw
Northwestern University
Katherine Turman
DePauw
Mary Hogue
Oxford College
Marshall Area Social Notes and Racing Attendance
Mr and Mrs Luther Martin and family along with Ed Allison visited Tillie Allison and family. Nearby guests included CC E Clatfelter Harold Clatfelter from Newcastle and Mrs Clifford Norris of Houston. George Matkin John Richart and family attended Sullivan auto races. Women’s Club of Marshall set 2 pm Monday at the Marshall House for a business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Martin
Mildred
Frances
Wayne
Harlan Jackson
Decatur
Tillie Allison
Ed Allison
CC E, Clatfelter
Harold Clatfelter
Newcastle
Ind
Clifford Norris
Houston
Texas
Chas. Veach
Auburn
George Matkin
John Richart
Sullivan, Ind
Women's Club of
Marshall
Marshall House
Betsey Cane Returns Home After Month with Aunt
Miss Betsy Jean Cane came home Saturday from a month long visit with her aunt Mrs. W. S. Ham in Terre Haute. Charles Short was taken to Paris Monday for hernia surgery and is reported to be recovering well. Mr and Mrs Clark Pulver and son and Miss Mary E Pulver spent a few days last week in Chicago. Sam Bradley Prevo left yesterday for Washington DC to enter West Point Preparatory School. Mr and Mrs W W Ralston spent Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis.
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Betsy Jean Cane
Charles Short
Paris
Clark Pulver
Mary E. Pulver
Chicago
Sam Bradley Prevo
Washington, D. C
West Point Preparatory School
W. W. Ralston
Indianapolis
Men Escape Family Roles in France Cafe and England Club
A Vanity Fair excerpt cites Aldous Hurley describing cafes in France and clubs in England as venues that offer men an escape from family life, serving the same purpose as a harem. The remark frames these spaces as social withdrawals and outlets for masculine freedom.
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France
England
Aldous Hurley
Vanity Fair Magazine
Wood pulp paper's rise over six decades
The text notes wood pulp began as a paper material about 60 years ago and has since grown rapidly to become one of the most important uses for wood. It highlights the material's increasing significance in paper production.
Doable Duty citation about guidance and self-fight
A fragment quotes a moral about showing the way to someone who has strayed and the duty to help others without diminishing one’s own effort. The text shifts to a remark about babies and bearing responsibilities.
Duty and gentleness in self restraint cited by The Philistine
A quotation emphasizes that a man owes his first duty to himself by being gentle in actions and moderate in judgments. It argues this self restraint conserves strength for times when it is most needed.
Neighborly kiss seals fence fix in Lavelle visit
Tom Tuttle of Squash Bend thanks his new French neighbor Mr. Lavelle after Lavelle kisses him in thanks for repairing his garden fence. The light exchange underscores growing cross cultural ties in the rural community.
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Tom Tuttle
Squash Bend
Mr. Lavelle
Jazz Orchestra Adds Cash Register To Its Instruments
A Cincinnati Times-Star quip notes the cash register joining a jazz orchestra as one of the many sounds heard in the music. The line highlights the blend of everyday objects with musical performance in a humorous context.
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Cincinnati Times-Star
Dentist cites 60 pounds pressure to chew sirloin
A Louisville Times note reports a dentist stating that chewing a sirloin steak requires about 60 pounds of pressure. The fact highlights bite force as a measure of jaw strength in everyday eating.
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Louisville Times
Fiji Islands Crown Colony Population Count
The Fiji Islands comprise about 250 islands forming a British crown colony with roughly 85 000 native residents.
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Fiji
Notice to Contractors for Four Gravel Road Sections
Sealed proposals will be received by the Commissioner of Highways Douglas Township Clark County Illinois at Charles Thornsburg residence September 21 1928 1:00 p m for four sections of gravel roads Bid per unit cubic yard Gravel measured form boards 100 check with each bid Cash on completion and acceptance Bond with surety required Contractor to furnish gravel from Big Creek or equal quality Right to reject bids waive technicalities and withhold bids for inspection Awarded party must begin within 10 days Work to proceed as creek conditions permit Sub-grade shaping shoulders and other earth work to be done by first party form boards must be banked before removal
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Commissioner of Highways
Douglas Township
Clark County
Illinois
Charles Thornsburg
Chas. Thornsburg
Big Creek
Heershel Knowles
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del Montes
Washburn Crosby
Proctor & Gamble
Canby, Ach & Canby Company
Swift & Company
Hope
Pepperell
Liberty Garment Company
Atlantics
Pacifics
National Biscuit Company
Colgates
Kotex
Firestone
Goodrich
Morton’s Salt
Boston
Cash and Jazz
Fiji Islands
Illinois Limestone Co
Robinson Ilinois Kittin O
Kesler
Kesler Tire
Claypool Exchange
United States
Marshall Auto
Linois
Via
Evansville
Ohio River
Washington
Famous
Washington Band and Orchestra
Big Four
Kirchner’s Lumber Yard
Marshall, Ill
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