Wedding Day Tragedy In Terre Haute Doctor Dies Before Ceremony
Dr R M Van Cleave of Munele Indiana failed to arrive for his wedding to Miss Modena Brosman of Marshall. Officials say cyanide poisoning caused his death after discovery in his hotel room. He had been engaged to Miss Cressah Hindbaugh of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cat “Hie
Komen
Frank’ “Brosman
Lillaie
R. M. van Cleave
Munele
Ind
Modena
Beth
Elk
James
Terre ‘Haute
Wnhert
van Cleave
Modéna
van ‘Cleave
Tyo Life
Union Hospital
Terre, Haute
Marshall
Jett
Terre Haute
Surreptitious Shooting Case Moves as Grand Jury Returns
A defendant charged with shooting John Thompson waived preliminary examination in Esquire Craig's court. The case was sent to the grand jury for action with Aras Paine noted in recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
John
Thompson
Esquire
Craig's
Aras Paine
Marriage Licenses Gleaned From Regional Notices
Marriage licenses list several couples including Mack Johns and Modena E. Brosman of Terre Haute, Arthur Edward Willy of Berkeley California and Katherine Alvord from Montre Aly, Hull Kesler and Clara Hurst of Auburn, plus others connected to Orange and Bethel regions. Dates implied by the notice indicate forthcoming ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igarl
Davison
West” “Union
Solver
Huttonville
Wsss
Path of Orange
Bethel Mack Johns
Modena
Assault Charge and Fines Reported in Local Court
In Casey township Forrester was arrested on a charge of assaulting his wife with a deadly weapon a club and jailed in default bail. John Ingram of West Union was fined 10 dollars and costs in Esquire Graig's court for assaulting his wife. a warrant was sworn out by the wife following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrester
Casey Township
Mongay
Swith
John Ingram
West Union
Esquire Graig
Jis Cwife
Warmant
Mass Meeting Tonight At Congregational Church
Citizens hold a mass meeting this evening at the Congregational church on Sunday rest. Mayor John Weir will preside as the choirs present three special songs and the principal address by Dr Edward Thomson of the World Congress. The patriotic talk on Sunday rest will be free of charge to allow all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
John Weir
Ea‘ward Thomson
World Congress
Atlanta
Journal
Thomson
American Road Congress Names Detroit Delegates
Mayor Weir is asked by Hon. Logan Waller Page to appoint three delegates to the American Road Congress sessions in Detroit the week of Sept 29. Twenty eight organizations participate as road builders study national aid to road improvement and a policy for submission to Congress. The event features leaders in public life and exhibits on materials and methods, serving as a training school in road building and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Weir
Logan Waller Page
American Road Congress
Detroit
U. S. Congress
Organized Road Movement of America
Col Whitehead plans to expand Democratic papers nationwide
The American Press reports Col G B Whitehead editor of the Bismarck State Star has incorporated his publication to form a broad plan to establish new Democratic papers across the Missouri slope. He claims backing from many leading Democrats in this enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Press
G. B. Whitehead
Bismark
N. D
Gtatesander
Sania’ ‘Corporation Sae
Missouri
County Fair Promotes Education and Community Exchange
The county fair is not a money making venture but a meeting place for people to exchange views, display achievements, and study new methods. It emphasizes progress in agriculture and trades and invites attendees to learn what others are doing and share their own work.
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Historical Ledger
Transfers list shows Allen Hutchers to Martha McHenry for 55 acres at 18-11-18 price 1500. Martha McHenry to Charles Be Hutch ens for 38 acres at 18-11-18 price 500. Additional entries include Mary Brauffer to Henry A Staut and a transfer to Charlotte Sh Rights with payments noted, and Martinsville transaction values around 1550.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Martha
McHenry
Martha- McHenry
Chas
Be “Hutch
Ens
Mary Brauffer
Henry
A. Staut
Charlotte Sh Right
Cas Pris
Martinsville
Berkeley Man and Toronto Woman Sail to Licenses
A fragmented report notes Arthur By Wills of Berkeley California and Katherine Alvord of Montreal Canada securing licenses on a Monday. Details are unclear but the pair appear connected to a formal acknowledgment or wedding process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur By
Wills
Berkeley
Calif
Migs Katherine
Road Nearing Finish Through Clinton Paving Project
Read as almost complete. From Paris 218 near a mile and a quarter south. The paving uses concrete with base and sand cushion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Clinton Prick
County Sunday School Convention Held at Westfield
The Clark County event opened with religious services led by C O Rider and Rev J Tharp. Mayor Swinford presented city keys as delegates were welcomed by Town ship President Goble and Dr Hall. New officers were elected, including L B Anderson as president and S M Kelly as vice president, with department superintendents named for Home, Temperance, Teacher Training, Elementary, Loyal Army, Adult, and Missionary work. The convention praised Westfield for hospitality and announced next year’s gathering in Clark county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. OC. Rider
Tharp
Swinford
Goble
Hall
Ishiery
Jesse Stout
C. B E. Schenck
Mills
Martinsville
Smith
Mitchell
Dean ‘Andrews
L. B. Anderson
S. M. Kelly
Jerry Ishler
Sec
Will English
Treas
Home
Will Washburn
Temperance
Oscar Ditzenberger
WM. Kelly
J. L. Hawker
Elementary
H. V. Anderson
Loyal Army
Sophia Grifith
Pomeroy Cook
A. W. Wright
Nellie Paxton
Gladys
Collings
Cook
Schenck
Kelly
Hawker
Burt
Wright
R. M. “Porterfield
Mary Miller
Porter
Home Department
C. Ben Schenck
Lydia
Ishler
Westfield
Westfield College
United Brethren Church
and Co
Clark
Home Coming Week at Clark County Seeks Old Friends Reunion
Danville Ill resident Greenough English urges Clark county readers to attend the Home Coming Week September 17 20 to greet old schoolmates and friends. He recalls long gaps between visits and notes concerns about crowd noise from nearby horse show and old settlers’ events affecting speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess
Marshall
Dick Archer
Perry Liston
Vermillion County
Mgeriouare
Clark County
Greenough English
Lincoln Way Investigation preliminary report by C M Thompson
C M Thompson, appointed by the State Historical Library trustees, releases a preliminary report on the Lincoln family route from Kentucky to Illinois. He notes the data collected may prove little and urges continuing the investigation at every point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Thompson
State Historical Library
Lincoln
Kentucky
Illinois
Prohibition Candidate E W Chafin Addresses City
Presidential hopeful Hon. E W Chafin spoke from a dripping automobile on the streets Thursday with former governor candidate Robert E Patton nearby. He attacked the New pledge movement to destroy the liquor traffic as a vigorous campaign claim but drew only a small crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Chafin
Robert E. Patton
Chafin
Uncle Jos In New Role at Kankakee Fair Pace Race
The article notes Joe Cannon starting one heat of a pacing race at the Kankakee fair last week. Cannon is reported to be in trim for a little horse race next year with potential improvements in speed and form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thele
Joe Cannon
Kankakee Fair
Cannon
Ais
Miss Edith M Brown Licensed to Practice Osteopathy
Edith M Brown is licensed to practice osteopathy in this county and will open an office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith M. ‘Brown
Christian Church Services Notice
At 9 30 preaching services at 10 45 and 7 80. Byarybady invites calls to our service. Minister D Burt.
Local Notice Requests Call at Marshall for Payment
A fragmented public notice directs parties indebted to Shipe Hariwars Co to call at the Marshall location on Locust Street to complete payment arrangements. The wording is garbled but indicates a debt settlement request with a stated address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ope
Toy
Athe, Shipe Hariwars Co
Marshall
Ede Pey
Homeseekers Excursion Advertised by Vandalia Railroad
The Pennsylvania Lines offers a homes seekers excursion with details available from the agent. Consult the Vandalia railroad agent for particulars and tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania ‘Lines
Vandalia Railroad
Broom Corn Brings Good Price at Local Market
A fragment notes broom corn selling for about $160 per ton in Mattoon last week. The item highlights a strong price for broom corn in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gearon
City Council Minutes Log Patchy Meeting Actions
The city council held a postponed meeting with all members present. The treasurer reported a total fund balance of 6962 dollars. A city hall roof was installed but offices remain unfitted. Council granted street access for a horse show and street carnival next week. A sidewalk was approved on Hickory Street. Levy ordinance passed and 764 dollars paid on Linn street levy. Moving picture theater permit requested but denied. After approving bills the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hany
Ds Jonéa
Hickory Street
Otho- Tibbs
Moving Picture
Realkatei
Anoid Citizen Passes After Illness in Spiketown
Anoid Gibson, longtime resident of Columbus and Spiketown, died Saturday at his home after a two month illness. He married Rachel Wentworth in 1861, later Mary Bake, and united with the M E Church in 1872. Surviving are four children, 22 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral services were held at Centenary Church, with interment at Auburn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleazers Gipson
Highey
Eaway
Big
Robert Hodson
Cantaoe
Mary Bake
Quith
M. Hi
Illinois
Spiketown
Stotee
Mary Hodeon
Georg
Willam Gibson
Amanda Kesler
New System Arouses Trouble for Public Service in Paris
The Central Illinois Public Service Company secured ownership of the Paris electric light plant and a contract to furnish light but city council rejects bills as exorbitant. Officials claim the new system costs more and is less satisfactory, sending the issue to the state board of public utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Illinois Public Service Company
Thesi Paris
Cone
Rand
Moss
State Board of ‘Public Utilities
Convict Henry F McDonald to Stand Trial in Indiana Dynamiting Case
Henry F McDonald, confined in the Michigan prison since April 3 1908 for the murder of William E Dwyer former city detective, will flee Terre Haute to stand trial for dynamiting property at Sandford Indiana. Ronald was convicted April record 108 on the charge of manslaughter for the killing of Detective William Dowser. His sentence was for a term of from 2 to 21 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. McDonald
Michigan
William E.dwyer
Terre Haute
Sandford
Ind
William A “Owser
Miss Goldie Lowe Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Miss Goldie Lowe daughter of Jesse Lowe of Wabash township was treated for appendicitis last week. On Friday Dr Bradley Dr Duncan and two Terre Haute physicians performed the operation and she is reported to be improving nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Lowe
Jesse Lowe
Wabash Township
Bradley and
Duncan
Terre Haute
Premiums Offered for Horse Show in 1914 Season
Three additional premiums announced for the horse show include Best three cats by one dam at $5, second $3. Best stallion with $2 for first and $1 for second. Also three-best spotted colts with season details for 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Fe
Emma Canady Sues for Divorce in Afelrose Township
Emma Canady of Afelrose township files for divorce from John Canady charging desertion. Married in 1907, they have two children aged five and seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Canady
Afelrose Township
John, Canady
Carnival Attractions Set for Vandalia Week Shows
A Marshall arrival announced a week of big carnival events in Vandalia with Quinns Big Dog and Pony Circus led by Dandy the pony, Robbin’s plantation scenes, Mandame Valesky’s jungle act with Rose, and Prof Woodward’s Ten in One animal show. The program includes a biblical story Shadow of the Cross, School Day scream show, Moose the Cigarette Fiend, Nita the artist model, Rose Livingston wrestling, Crazy House for kids, Haverstick’s $10,000 electric wave ride, Ferris wheel, three-arm jump and motor dome death-defying acts, Red Men Day parade and a grand parade ending with a burn at the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Marshall
Quinn
Thompson
Robbin
South
Mandame Valesky
Rose
Prof. Woodward
Carnival Company
Fulkerson
Moose
Humen
Nita
September Mora
Rose Livingston
Haverstick
Captain Berry
Freshman enrollment soars at local high school drives record numbers
Several notes indicate 46 freshibn students plus 10 13 sophomores and 27 juniors, creating the largest freshman class in history. New students Miss Alta and Waverly Miller moved from Toledo high school with family plans to enroll, while scholarships may aid 3 or 4 students for one year. Tennis draws attention as plans for football remain undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevaral
Tostalta
Alta
Thage i
Noa Grade Marek Faces Multiple Troubles
Local notes indicate Noa Grade Marek confronts several challenges this period. The report highlights ongoing issues affecting Marek’s status and activities within the community. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
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Citizens Mass Meeting
Col. Whitehead
s_ New
the County Fair
Ipa
Ake
Danville, Ill
Uncle Jos
Homeseekers
Tae
Steve
Fane
Big Tine, Ene
Red Men’s Hall
Michigan Avenue
Main
Nain
Court House
Red Men's
Red Fire
Court- House Square
Paradi
Red Men
Grithodke’s
Opvation
Tor Ae Men
Noa Grade
S Marek
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