New Minister Heads Low er Wabash Brethren Meeting
Robinson hosts annual Low er Wabash conference of the United Brethren church presided by Bishop W M Bell. Dr D R Seneff elected conference superintendent with set assignments for districts and stations across Illinois and adjacent areas.
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Lower Wabash
United Brethren Church
Robinson
W. M. Bell
D. R. Seneff
R. Nash
D. D
C. S Parker
Danville
First Church
G. W. Bonebrake
Perrysville Avenue
Bowman
C. A Dwyer
Delhi
E. L. Buckner
East St. Louis
Fisher
W. R. Miiacie
Findlay
W. M. Beattie
Flora
I. S. McIver
Galton
J. C. McBride
Green
O. Stoltz
Olney Ct
W. Harbert
Olney
W. L. Duncan
Oblong
R. Griffin
Otterbein
Arthur Beldon
Oakwood
F. D. Spyker
Paris
J. T. McCreery
Penfield
C. O. Myers
Parkersburg
C. N. Gladwell
Potomac
H. D. Hudson
Redman
N E. Royer
Rossville
B. B. Phelps
J. B. Norviel
St Francisville
J. Bogard
Sumner
L. E. Miller
Toledo
H. F King
Vergennes
G W. Padrick
Vienna
R. J. Nash
Vermillion
W. Beasley
West Salem
H A . Bogard
Westfield Station
H. H. Heberly
Westfield Ct
Z H. Byard
White Heath
D. C. Ade
Yale
H. W. Broadstone
F. Daugherty
Westfield College
L. H. Cooley
J. B. Connett
Bonebrake Theological Seminary
W. L. Perkins
W. O. Albert
Ona Albert
A. Lehwald
Circuit Judges Set 191u Assignments in Martinsville
Circuit Judges Kimbrough Thomp son and Scholfield met in Martins ville and outlined a 191u term schedule. Vermillion county lists January October May terms with Kimbrough Scholfield and Thompson. Edgar Coles Coles Cumberland and Clark counties show terms and judges with Scholfield Kimbrough Thompson Scholfield.
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Kimbrough
Thompson
Scholfield
Martinsville
Vermillion County
Edgar County
Coles County
Clark County
Cumberland County
Officers Get More Pay and County Proceedings
Mr. Epperson moved to raise salaries for county officers. The eight to seven vote increased sheriff 800 to 1200, county judge 800 to 1200, treasurer 1300 to 1500, and clerk 1250 to 1500. Bridge petitions for Anderson Auburn Dolson and Wabash granted. November grand jury named. Board rejected jail architect plan. Spiteful rebuke to the Darwin statesman noted as printing committee clashes.
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Epperson
Anderson
Auburn
Dolson
Wabash
Herald
Dickerson
High School Notes and Enrollment Changes
The board plans to buy a fourth typewriter for the commercial class. Shorthand entrants must enroll by Monday the 20th. Current enrollment is 127, up 21 from last year. freshmen 46 vs 29. sophomores fewer due to some taking first year work early. juniors 27 vs 20. seniors 17. Football squad begins first practice. many promising candidates. Clinton Campbell joined the commercial class to organize a school band with eleven signed up.
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Clinton Campbell
Dates of Killing Frosts Across Illinois Regions
The article reports average killing frost dates by region in Illinois: October 9 in the north, October 11 in central Illinois, and October 13 in the south. It lists historical extremes from September 26, 1879 to November 23, 1902, with several frost events in early September and three instances where frosts occurred in November within the past twenty years.
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Illinois
Ilinois
New Shoe Store Opens in Odd Fellows Building
Local residents launch a large shoe store in the Odd Fellows' building on the north side of the square, with a prominent advertisement noted on another page. D D Doll leases Sixth Street property for a new grocery and meat market to open soon.
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Odd Fellows
2D. D. Doll
Sa Grocery
Westfield Village Plans Special Election on Water Works Bonds
The village board of Westfield ordered a special election for September 27 to decide the issue of $6,000 in bonds for constructing water works. The measure aims to fund a new water system and improvements for the village.
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Westfield
W Harry Doherty Opens Exclusive French Millinery Shop
Mr W Harry Doherty winner of the grand gold medal at the National Milliners Association convention has opened an exclusive French millinery shop at his home 317 South Fourth St Terre Haute Ind Ladies invited to call at modest prices with Gertrude Logue noted in the notice
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Marshal and Vicinity
W. Harry Doherty
National Milliners’ Association
South Fourth St. Terré
Haute
Ind
County Central Committee Selection At Primary
Under the primary law a new County Central Committee of each Party must be selected at the primary to be held Sep 15. This committee will be composed of one member from each voting precinct. candidates are written on the ballot and the one with most votes becomes committeeman from that precinct. On the first Monday after the primary the committeemen meet to organize by electing a county chairman, a meeting regarded as a county convention with power to choose delegates to the state convention.
Gypsy fortune tellers fleece Darwin youth in town stunt
A traveling group of gypsy fortune tellers swindled Merl Anderson from Darwin township by reading his palm and seizing his money. They gave back a $20 bill only after police arrival and were released on condition they pay costs and leave town. Similar cons have surfaced in nearby towns by likely the same group.
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Merl Anderson
Darwin
Veterans Hold Annual Meeting of Co G Indiana Cavalry
The Co G Illinois Indiana cavalry reunion met at Herman Hoenig's home with 25 survivors attending. A bountiful dinner followed as members shared war tales. Next reunion set for Sullivan Indiana with Captain T B Springer and others listed as attendees.
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Ilth Indiana Cavalry
Herman Hoenig
Sullivan
Ind
T B Springer
Lebanon
Frank Mhoupt
Graysville
James Hunt
Merom
T W OD. Hutchison
John T Watson
Epinetus Arnett
St. Paul
Kan
Harnessing the Wabash: New York Colorado Chicago Capital Invest
Report says a coalitions of New York Colorado and Chicago financiers has gained rights to harness the Wabash river at the government locks north of Mt. Carmel. They propose an electric power plant to supply light and factory power and propel streetcars for a fifty mile radius, a feasible project that could unlock regional resources.
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New York
Colorado
Chicago
Government Locks
Mt. Carmel
Entertained the Preachers Dinner Honoring Local Ministers
Rev. and Mrs. A Kirkland hosted city ministers at a Monday dinner in Marshall to honor Rev E L Pletcher and Rev R Griffin before they depart for new assignments. Attending were Rev and Mrs E L Pletcher Rev and Mrs R Griffin Elder RK Russell Rev B J Nitsche Prof Wake and Rev Mr Yeuell, the evangelist, unable to attend.
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A . Kirkland
Marshall Ministerial Association
E. L. Pletcher
R. Griffin
RK Russell
B. J. Nitsche
Wake
Yeuell
Jacksonville's New Methodist Church Dedicated
The splendid new thirty five thousand dollar church in Jacksonville was dedicated on the fourth with Bishops Cranston and M Dowell conducting services. The Illinois conference holds its annual session in this church this week.
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Jacksonville
Cranston
M. Dowell
Murder at Lawrenceville Near Billett
George Young was killed Thursday night at Billett near Lawrenceville by a stone thrown by Everett Cardinal. The two men had been enemies and the murder arose from a trivial quarrel. Cardinal surrendered to the sheriff.
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Lawrenceville
George Young
Billett
Everett Cardinal
Carafal
Revolting Crime in Clark County Involving Three Men
In Wabash township an eighteen year old girl Agnes Hamilton was allegedly assaulted after being drugged by three men Frank Allen Anna Wilbur and Raun Cooper. The victim remained unconscious until Monday while authorities arrested two suspects and another was brought from Terre Haute. Cooper worked at Terre Haute car works and all three are over twenty one years old. Wilbur and Allen deny the charges.
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Clark County
Wabash Township
Wabash River
Agnes Hamilton
Alfred Hamiton
Hamilton
Liberty Church
Frank Allen
Anna Wilbur
Raun Cooper
Allen
Wilbur
Cooper
Terre Haute
City Council Adopts Sidewalk and Bond Measures
The city council met with most members present. An ordinance requires concrete sidewalks to curb lines on the square and streets by deadlines. August payroll totals 11154. Rebates possible from surplus Sixth street contract. Refunding bonds of 13000 discussed but not voted. Arrests noted, 12 dogs killed, fines total 20. Adjourned pending west side sewer extension Friday.
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Catron
Thompson
Lockard
Attorney Poorman
Sixth Street
Fium
Malin Street
Seventh
Claypool
West Side
Big Oil Tank Burns at Martinsville Fire Night
A 35 000 barrel Ohio Oil tank burned after a lightning strike Thursday evening in Martinsville. Fire persisted until the next forenoon. smoke darkened the sky and drew crowds. Birds, including wild geese and ducks, were drawn to the blaze and many fell into the flames.
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Ohio Oil Company
Martinsville
Marshall Carnival Plans Across County September Dates
Marshall prepares a three day carnival from September 29 to October 1 with a horse show premium of 200 dollars and free dinner for residents over 65 who have lived in the county 40 years Speaker Cannon and Judge Kimbrough may speak while Indianapolis traders and bankers visit September 26 to 30 to meet local retailers with the Indianapolis Trade Association band giving a public concert and trade extension aim.
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Marshall
Old Settlers’ Committee
Cannon
Kimbrough
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Trade Association
Ilinois
Indianapolis News Newsboys
J. B. Nandaworker
Will Cobyne
Dobyns
Thellinois
Central Railroad
Great Sale of Musical Goods at Anderson Low & Sons
Martinsville Illinois public sale of high grade pianos and organs at bargain prices. Old instruments and hive stock accepted in exchange. Catalogue prices and terms offered. Exhibit at Clark County Fair. Contact by mail phone or visit for catalogue. Ad to be read.
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Anderson Low & Son
Martinsville
Illinois
Clark County
Pont
Real Estate Transfers List of Transfers and Prices
John E F Carpenter transfers to Chas Williams part of northwest quarter four to twelve for 15 dollars. Oliver S Francis transfers to Al Thompson part of southeast quarter northeast quarter eleven eleven for 1230 dollars. A E of Stover et al to John Elliott preety southwest of Stode John A Elliott to Bo of and Dan Stover same for 640 dollars. A Poorman master to Charlotte Hite et al two lots Casey for 697 dollars. A E Dosbaugh to Harlan P Flint lot Casey for 150 dollars. Jonathan Hardway to Wm Morgan elm northeast of southeast thirty two ten thirteen for 2200 dollars. Spencer F Ball to R A Watson lot Casey for 175 dollars. C E Eaton to W H Blankenbeker southwest quarter seventeen nine thirteen for 1600 dollars.
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John EF Carpenter
Chas Williams
Oliver S Francis
al Thompson
Stover
John Elliott
John A Elliott
Dan Stover
Poorman
Charlotte Hite
Casey
E Dosbaugh
Harlan P Flint
Jonathan Hardway
Morgan Elm
Spencer F Ball
R A Watson
Lot Casey
E Eaton
W H Blankenbeker
Postal Clerks Seek Relief From Sunday Mail Service
The National Federation of Post Office Clerks in Chicago adopted resolutions urging ministers to oppose Sunday morning mail service. They contend Sunday hours force clerks to stay in the office for hours, keeping them from church.
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National Federation of Post Office Clerks
Chicago
Broom Corn Harvest Seeks Workers in Coles County
Coles county broom corn growers face labor shortages as rain delays harvest during peak time. Farmers offer 250 dollars a day plus board to recruit skilled help, with a thousand more workers needed for the coming weeks to save the crop.
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Coles County
Old Favorite Comes Tonight at Py t hian Theater
The Py thian Theater opens this evening with Oelrich’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a top touring company promising solid entertainment.
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Pythian Theater
Oelrich
State Capital's Population in Late Census
Springfield population reported at 51 678 according to the late census with a gain of 17 819 over ten years prior. The rise reflects growth in the capital city as recorded by officials.
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Springfield
Gardner & Co offers latest sheet music at fair Martinsville
Visitors to the Clark county fair in Martinsville during September 2024 can buy the newest sheet music for 10 cents per copy at Gardner Music Store on Main Street or at Gardner & Horrall's booth on the fair ground. The sale runs only during fair week. Gardner & Co also advertises a large selection of classical and popular music and a wide range of postcards.
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Clark County
Martinsville
Gardner Music
Main St
Gardner & Horrall
Stndard
Gardner& Co
City votes against proposition in Charleston referendum
The commission form of government fails in Charleston as 298 vote for and 394 against the proposition. The city will be run by elected aldermen a mayor and a clerk to manage city affairs.
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Charleston
Zion Church Events Lead Weekend Services
Beginning Friday night September 16 and continuing Sunday at Zion Church Big Creek. Rev S H Baumgartner P E will have charge of the services and invites attendance. E J Nitsche is the pastor.
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Zion Church
Big Creek
S. H. Baumgartner
P. E
E. J. Nitsche
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Evangelical Church Notice
B. W. Macklin
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