Rev Charles A Killie Remembered With Burial In Marshall
Body of Rev Charles A Killie who died in New York was brought to Marshall for burial at 2 p.m. in the city cemetery. A sketch from the Board of Foreign Missions highlights his mission work in China from 1889 to 1912 and beyond, noting his travel, teaching, photography, and devoted evangelism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Killie
New York
Marshall
Mr. Killie
Board of Foreign Missions
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Presbyterian Hospital
Killto
Louise Scott
Sine Eave
Dwight Moody
Washington
D. C
China
Presbyterian Board
Shantung
Shantu
Peking
Paotingfu
Killie
Israel
Killa
United States
Aiatis
America
Killle
Atepany
Republic
Peing
Fio
Kible
Kiffle
Ir. Hilfe
Regercrat St
Kile
John G. Paton
Pittsburgh
C. A. Kihle
Tribute to William H Harris by a longtime friend
Washington Sept 6 A friend recollects W H Harris of York township in a tribute praising his bravery generosity and public speaking from school age to old age He notes Harris fought for the underdog and remained loyal while facing foes He recalls Harris inspiring youths and his efforts in Clark County and the homeland farm life of George H Zier as a backdrop to the remembrance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington,d. C
Mrs. Bell
George
Zier
Wwook
Tam
W. H. Harris
York Township
William H. Harris
Tom Moore
Errol
Bill Harris
Clark County
Lightning kills two horses on Dan Finkbiner farm
A Thursday afternoon thunderstorm struck the Dan Finkbiner farm southeast of town, killing two valuable horses. Local authorities reported the incident and offered condolences to the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Finkbiner
Supervisors Adjourn After Meeting Before Primary
The board of Supervisors met Monday afternoon and referred claims to committees. Due to the primary, the board adjourned until Monday the 25th. The city library room over the Fishley grocery is nicely prepared with book cases and furnishings. Several hundred books have been ordered and the room may open to the public by late next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Mondey
Fishley
Deaths in Wabash Township and Westfield
Mrs Brown Sarah 80 died at home after months with a complication of diseases in Wabash Township. She leaves a husband six sons and two daughters. Funeral at Livingston led by Rev Phillips. Mrs Colgrove 83 died at Westfield Hotel from complications of age. Funeral at home Friday 2 pm interment Maple Hill beside her husband.
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Sarah
H. C. Brown
Wabash Township
Livingston
Mr. Phillips
Lowden and Dunne Lead State Ticket Pluralities
In Clark county Lowden leads by 40 or more votes while Brinton trails Democrat by about 200. Circuit clerk race is close with Carley ahead of Prust. Democratic Swern leads Briscoe by 350 with Gallatin third. Purdum tops Sweet for representative, county turnout under forty percent of normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Lowden
Lowden
Dunne
Clark County
Herald
Brinton
Carley
Prust
Swern
Briscoe
Gallatin
Purdum
Sweet
Drainage district eyed for southeast city area sewer plan
City council heard Engineer Paige’s report on the old Golden sewer finding it dangerous to health and urged a new system for the southeast quarter at an estimated 17 500 dollars with a Spruce street lateral at 3 810 dollars. The board of Local Improvements will study it.
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Paige
Golden
Spruce Street
Board of Local Improvements
Tibbs
Ability
Alty
Vine
Michigan
Beech Street
Sixth
Second
Main
Spruce
Public Utilities
Death of Miss Bertha Black in family notice
Bertha Black died September 11 1916 aged 38 in Marshall. Daughter of Robert 4H and Mary Black she joined the Methodist church early, lived a Christian life, and leaves a mother two brothers and many relatives. Funeral at family home 2 30 Tuesday conducted by Rev W H Ziegler Congregational pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Black
Robert
Mary Black
Marshall
Ufe
Methodist Church
Lfe
W. H., Ziegler
Congrégational’ Church
Local Social Notes Include Names From Kansas City to Martinsville
A batch of social notices lists residents such as William J Highley Eva Greene Leroy McCrory Daro Harmon Louise Eggebrecht Frank Cooper Bessie Mayer Ida Davis and others across Kansas City York township Barstow Martinsville Casey Westfield and neighboring areas. The item notes a Thursday evening gathering at the home of Mrs Ida Davis east of Westfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Highley
Eva Greene
Kansas City
Ames
Leroy McCrory
Daro Dean Harmon
York
Orndorft
Louise Eggebrecht
Bfarstiall
Frank A. Cooper
Wabash
Bessie Mayer
Marshall
Harry Hy Nichols
Ida Mae
Wee‘er
Martinsville
George Bell
Rith Miller
Casey
Ida Davis
G. R. Davis
Westfeld
Nels Darling Revival sparks Marshall civic hopes
The visit of Nels Darling stirred strong interest in Marshall with four talks in court house and M E church plus a gathering at Mrs. J K Kerr's home. He urged a civic improvement movement leading to a town country club aimed at better schools churches roads and community welfare with a $1.50 to $12 annual membership and open invitation to all residents. A Friday meeting in the circuit court room will launch the organization with signatures already flowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Nels Darling
Court House
M. E. Church
J. K. Kerr
Circuit Court Room
West Main Street Paving Nears Opening After Completion
The west Main Street paving finished yesterday and will open to traffic tomorrow from Second Street west. The east Main Street project will begin immediately following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traffe
Real Estate at Auction Two Trentman Homes Sold
Two Trentman Land Co. residences in Wichita Kansas, on Cherry Street and South Fifth Street, were auctioned Friday. Buyer B. F. Johnson took all properties with Cherry Street homes at 760 dollars each and the Fifth Street house at 495 dollars. A separate crime item reports Thomas Maddox’s stolen harness traced to Mose Johnson and Oliver Graham, leading to arrest and detention.
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Cherry Street
South Fifth Street
Trentman Land .Co
Wichita
Kan
B. F. Johnson
Fifth Street
Thomas Maddox
Crayford County
Melrose
Maddox
Allright
Mose Johnson
Oliver Graham
New Guests Jailed on Statutory Charges
John Forberk Mrs Gamron and Mrs Sam Thompson were jailed Saturday on statutory charges. Mrs Thompson secured bail while the others remain in jail. Similar charges were later filed against Elmer Myers Dave Godden and Lydia Mathews Mrs Mathews posted cash bond and the others are not yet arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Forberk
Gamron
Sam Thompson
Pastor Jones Leaves Marshall for Rochester Seminary
Pastor Willard W. Jones resigned the Christian church pastorate in Marshall on Wednesday and left Friday for Rochester New York to enter Rochester Theological Seminary and undertake special work at Rochester University. He is praised as a young man of sterling qualities and leaves the church in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard W. Jones
Christan Church
Rochester
N. Y
Rochester Theological Seminary
Rochester University
Jones
Marshall
County Court Hears Abandonment Case In Struck Jury
Russell Brown faced a county court trial Monday for child abandonment. The lengthy session exposed unflattering details as the struck jury deliberated all afternoon and then discharged after failing to reach a verdict. Co defendant William Roper of Wabash township and Harry Dodd of Melrose are also charged with child abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Brown
William Roper
Wabash Township
Harry Dodd
Melrose
Illinois Methodist conference adjourns as Rev. Sandmeyer is returned
The Illinois Methodist conference at Springfield adjourned on Tuesday. Rev. B. G. Sandmeyer is returned for a fourth year as pastor of the Marshall Methodists. The Mattoon district lists numerous appointments including S. Baker Charleston district superintendent and others across Greenup, Paris, Charleston, Mattoon, Shelbyville, and surrounding areas. Rev. B. T. Black, long time Illinois Conference member, takes a superannuated relation and will base in Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Springfeld
Marshall
B. G. Sandmeyer
Mattoon
S. Baker
Charleston
Arcols
C. B. Robertson
Brocton
C. E. Parsons
Casey
A. H. Flagge
Kansas
K. A. Kelnlein
J. K
James
Lera
E. Brasewell
E. G. Sandmeyer
Moore
Martinsville
C. D. Ross
Mitoon
McDaniel
F. G. Ready
Neoga
Oaklang
M.S. Jackson
Paris
H. N. McPherson
Tabernacle
J. W. Waltz
West Union
Henry Stephens
Clarksburg
Curtis’ Lawrence
B. T Black
Rural Life and Yearning in Autumn’s Quiet Fields
An elderly reflector writes of leaving town life for the country. He contrasts farm independence with mercantile pressures, notes autumn harvests and cornfields, and muses on the rejuvenating pull of rural work and nature's fulfillment. The piece ends hinting at continuation on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petoskey
Pat Oy
Itte
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles A. Killi
Marshall Cemetery
Felas
Brown
Miss Black
Martagi
Nes
Aucti
Iff
Pastor Tenders Resig
Mr. Sandmeyer
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