Ballot for Women Speech at County Convention Advocates Equal Rights
Mrs E R Gillespie of Casey delivers a stirring talk urging women’s suffrage. The speech argues all citizens deserve voting rights regardless of sex, cites the Constitution, and rebuts objections to equal suffrage. It ends noting the discussion continues on page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Gillespie
Casey
America
United States
Perns
Taft
Bryan
Deneen
Stevenson
Mary Somerville
Corn Makes Trouble Shocks Marshall Township
John Moore and wife Sarah were jailed after a sting by detective work in Marshall township. Amacher marked corn ears at his farm, and the couple were found with corn bearing the strawberry mark at Randall mill. They were tried and fined $1 and jailed for thirty days each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moore
Sarah
Moore
Marshall Township
Chris Amacher
Amacher
Marshall
Randall Mill
Gompers Dares Cannon Yet Again in Early 1900s Campaigns
The St. Louis Globe Democrat recalls Gompers railing against Mr Cannon in Danville in 1906 and Maine, arguing his boasts predicted Cannon’s large lead. It notes Cannon won by 10,000 in 1906, with Gompers blamed for some gains, and predicts a repeat pattern in Illinois and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Cannon
Danville
St. Louis Globe Democrat
American Federation of Labor
Gomper
Littlefield
Maine
D.J. McGillicuddy
McGillicuddy
Fire destroys Meebling two story farm home near Swope farm
The two story Meebling residence on the old Swope farm three miles south of town burned early this morning around nine. Mrs Meehling was in the kitchen at the time and could not save the house contents besides a sewing machine and a few bed clothes. The loss is about 2500 dollars with 1500 dollars insured with Janney and Shippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meebling
Swope
Mr. Meebling
Janney & Shippe
Change of Firm at Archer and Casteel
L. G. Archer announces sale of his interest in Archer and Casteel to Harry Casteel who will operate at the old stand. He thanks customers, notes the firm’s 87 year reputation, and plans to leave around the 20th to spend winter in the south. He asks patrons to settle notes and book accounts by the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer & Casteel
Harry Casteel
Mr. Casteel
Engraved calling cards call at the Herald office
The notice requests recipients to call at the Herald office for information about engraved calling cards. It mentions no specific date or person beyond the Herald office as the contact point.
Clark County Fair Delights Crowds With Exhibits And Races
The twelfth annual Clark county fair closed after a dry weather weary but successful run. Attendance rose Thursday with jammed grounds as 75 horse entries produced fast times led by Nellie Kelley and Nellie H. Jud Harlan’s mare won the 2 40 county pace in straight heats. Livestock exhibits were strong though poultry was light, and the horticultural hall showed abundant fruit vegetables and a striking corn display with 15 foot stalks. Modern Woodmen drill teams took first Casey second Lindsay third, while the Midway provided ample amusement amid dusty heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Nellie Kelley
Helen Linen
Martinsville
Nellie H
Jud Harlan
Marshall
California
Casey
Lindsey
Martinaville
Local man fined in counterfeiting and obscene letters case
Victor Pate faced federal charges after passing counterfeit silver dollars in Casey. H L Caruthers pleaded guilty to obscene letters and paid a $400 fine. William Ravencroft, a traveling man from Pittsburg, was arrested in Terre Haute for a $20 check and $50 draft that both bounced. Nancy Ellen Phillips, born 1840, died 1908 in Clark County after a long life in Illinois and Indiana. funeral held at Wesley Chapel with Eastern Star honors.
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Gasey
Victor Pate
Government
Casey
Federal
Danville
F. M. Pate
Pate
H. L. Caruthers
William S. Ravencroft
Nancy Ellen Phillips
Bartholomew County
Ind
Clark County
Illinois
Joseph Jones
Betsy
Margaret Keith
M. E. Church
Wesley Chapel
Eastern Star
Chas. T. Ishter
Mr Gant
Martinsville Retired Farmer Survives Apparent Suicide Attempt
Lil Cook, a Martinsville farmer, tied a rope to a beam and swung from a barrel but was rescued by Harry Miller who cut the rope in time after Cook admitted intent to hang himself. No motive or cause given for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lil Cook
Martinsville
Harry Miller
Miller
Cook
Sunday School Rally Day At Court House
Old folks and young folks are invited to the M. E. Sunday School rally at the court house on Sunday September 27 at 9 30. Each attendee will receive a beautiful present. W W Ralston Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Court House
W. W. Ralston
Sunt
Birth and death notice for Mary Ann Horner Lowry in Ohio
Mary Ann Horner born in Logan county Ohio on June 19 1830 died September 11 1908 at her home near Auburn She married Joseph Lowry on September 4 1853 They had nine children seven living fifty grandchildren and 183 great grandchildren plus a sister and many other relatives and friends.
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Mary Ann Horner
Logan County
Ohio
Auburn
Joseph Lowry
Andrew Gallagher Dies of Typhoid at 89
Andrew Gallagher died last night shortly before midnight from typhoid fever at age 89. He is survived by his wife and four children. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Gallagher
Springfield riot cases head to Sangamon circuit court
The Springfield riot prosecutions will be heard in the Sangamon circuit court this week. Indictments against 75 persons will require several months to try, with proceedings spanning the coming sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Sangamon
Uncle Joe Is Coming on Speaking Tour
Speaker Cannon, a leading figure in national politics, will tour Clark county next week. He speaks at Casey Monday afternoon Martinsville Monday evening West Union Tuesday afternoon and Marshall courthouse Tuesday evening at 7 30. Citizens urged to attend. ladies invited.
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Cannon
United States
Clark County
Casey
Martinsville
West Union
Court House
Marshall
Bootleggers At The Martinsville Fair Arrest Made
Martinsville police captured Ed Miller from Muskogee Oklahoma on the Martinsville fair ground for peddling liquor. He had 17 flasks and confessed immediately. Miller later pleaded guilty before County Judge Snavely and received a 30 day sentence. Local official Cleaver planned to seek federal court action as term neared. Other bootleggers were rumored to be operating on the grounds.
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Ed Miller
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Martinsville
Lowery
Miller
Marshal Cleaver
Danville
Wilson
Struck by Street Car Kills Clark County Man in Indianapolis
J Fred Haueisen 71 a Clark County resident dies after a fall or collision on a street car in Indianapolis. He traveled to attend the state fair and died from a crushed skull after being taken to a hospital. Funeral held at Zion church in Wabash township with interment in Mack Cemetery. He helped found Farmers Mutual Insurance and served as secretary.
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J. Fred Haueisen
Clark County
Indianapolis
Haueisen
Indiana
Zion Church
Wabash Township
E. J. Nitsche
Mack Cemetery
Germany
Lena Haueisen
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
Narrow escape at Martinsville saves two men from gas
John Weber, cleaning his well, was overcome by deadly damps and fell unconscious. Charles Simmons, alerted by telephone, ran 0.25 miles to the scene, descended 35 feet, secured the man and himself with ropes, and neighbors pulled them out both unconscious. Physicians revived them with difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Martinsville
Charles Simmons
John Weber
Simmons
Unclear Names and Ages From Local Census Snippet
Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals with ages and places including Charles Yeater 21 Robinson Myrtle Leona Irwin 21 Marshall Amos L Harris 22 Casey Mabel L Young 2 Casey Clem C Vorrhis 24 Oblorg Carol F Woo 2 Csey. No coherent event or context is discernible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Yeater
Robinson
Myrtle Leona Irwin
Marshall
Amos L. Harris
Casey
Mabel L. Young
Clem C. Vorrhis
Carol F. Woo
Csey
Fire at Martinsville fair grounds destroys stalls and hay
A Monday evening fire at the Martinsville fair grounds destroyed about 40 horse stalls and a large quantity of hay. Several horses barely escaped the blaze, with damage reported across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Stalla
Circuit Court Doings Set For Trial Of Many Cases
Several cases listed for trial in the circuit court this month feature a mix of civil and criminal matters. Judges set dates and schedules as prosecutors and defense counsel prepare motions and evidence for upcoming hearings.
Tolle Indicted for Murder and Damages Docketed This Week
The circuit court last week disposed of chancery cases as jurors indicted Troy Tole for murder in a case involving a fatal blow with a board. Several other indictments and civil actions were noted including a $25 damages suit against the Ohio Oil Co. and a land trade dispute in Dakota. Trial dates were set or continued for multiple cases, with judgments entered in some actions and divorces granted to several individuals. The Stevens case, charged with criminal assault, produced a hung jury and awaits retrial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Stevens
Troy Tole
Tolle
Casay Boy
Walter Whitner
Everett Keith
John Carper
J. W
Ohio Oil Company
Daughettee
Lippencott—Phelps
Dakota
Belle Orndorff
Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias
Orndorff
Charles Johnson
Martinsville
Miller
F. J. Brady
Mars Oil & Gas Co
Assumpsit
Casey Machine Shop
Same
R. J Jones
M. A. Brown
C. E. Campbell
J. I. Brydon
Jos. Whitehead
First National Bank of Martinaville
Ed Whitehead
Leona Davison
Daisy Ladenwater
Annie Lake
Mary S. Donner
Jayne Kerr
Letitia L. Sweet
Emma Davison
Mabel Figg
Jessie Amstot
Stevens
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Jonah
Will
Bell
Casey WN
Limelight
the Mortuary Record
Nancy Jones
Mary Ann Lowry
Uncle Joe
J. H. Haueisen
Apolis
Christian Church Services
Christ
Jesus
Gilbert Jones
Circuit Court
William Closson
Ed Grubb
Lyman Kuykendall
Raed
Costa
Amos Pritchard
Hash
Rose Polytechniq Institute
Helen
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