County Supervisors Reject Bills Over Primary Plans
The board refused two bills tied to the primary, and the dispute heads to the circuit court for settlement. The November grand jury selection includes judges and citizens from multiple townships. Petitions seek bridges in York, Wabash, and Dolson townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Bennett
Keithley
Circuit Court
Douglas Township
M. Madden
Wm. McKeever
Johnson
J. A. Hight
Auburn
Sam Morgan
Ca- Bey
Danbury
Slusser
Darwin
Wm. Gard
Dolson
D. F. Hornbrook
York Township
Wabash
Disastrous Freight Wreck Near Ernst Halted Traffic
A long south bound freight derailed at Ernst around 4 am yesterday. A disabled car caused 26 cars to pile up in a shapeless jumble including coal gravel oil tanks and merchandise. Clearing the wreck took the entire day to resume traffic. A keg beer was scattered and proved a godsend to thirsty onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caro
Ernst
Baptist Church Notes and Sunday Services Schedule
Baptist church notes announce Sunday morning topics The Master Rebuke and New and Old sessions in the evening Two afternoon services start promptly at 7 30 PM at Mrs Chas Sullins home joint meeting with the Christian church a profitable program expected Start time 9 30 AM at the Baptist church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Togin
Chas. _Sullins
the. Baptist
Pastor Rey Black Pastorate Ends as Growth Surges at TM M E Church
Hindsboro News reports a two year pastorate under Rev Black at TM M E Church ending with a successful tenure. Over 100 new members joined and harmony spread across church activities. Black is praised for hustle and timing, promising continued cooperation next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Dom
Black
Avery
Menig Day Planned at Martinsville Fair
A note indicates a large delegation from the order will travel to Martinsville for Men’s Day at the fair. They are requested to meet in the lodge room at 8:20 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Drowned Man Bert Mundon Near Hutsonville In Wabash River
In Turman township near Hutsonville two men were fishing when Bert Mundon fell from a skiff holding a target rifle. John Adams shouted and searched as Mundon sank and did not surface. Local men Roy Plew Thurman Bicknell and Lambert Smith recovered the body after hours of crowding the river.
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Bert Mundon
Wabash
Hutson Ville
John*Adams
Turman Township
Turman’s Creek
Adams
Mundon
Roy
Plew
Thurman Bicknell
Lambert Smith
Hutsonville
Republicans Organize County Precinct Committee
The Republican precinct committee met in B. M. Davison’s law offices and organized the county committee with La Cole as chairman, Charles Scott as secretary, and Ralph Brook as assistant secretary. Delegates to the congressional and state conventions were chosen, pledging to back Dr. J. T. Montgomery for University Trustees. Campaign headquarters will open soon in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Davison
la Cole
Charles Scott
Ralph Brook
Casey
Mr. Cole
Peoria
Arthur Poorman
Logan Myles
P. F. Dodd
Lee’ Weeden
W. A. Byram
J. T. Montgomery
Charleston
Board of
University Trustees
Public Exhibit on Food Sanitation Led by Dr. Owens
Dr John Owens of Chilcago arranged a free two day public exhibit by the State Food Commission in the circuit court room on Friday and Saturday October 2 and 3. The program features moving pictures and lectures on sanitation with all talks illustrated by film from 2:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday and all day Saturday. Lectures by Dr Owens and other speakers discuss modern life sanitation and farm life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Owens
Dublic
Scott W. Matthews
Germans Retreat From Paris Front After Major Offensive
Bulletin notes German retreat after a failed offensive aided by Belgian interference and British entry. Report claims Paris walls nearly reached, now pushed back to the Franco German frontier with heavy losses on both sides. Also church notes announce next Sunday services and a September 27 speech by Fred B. Fisher of New York City in Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Edgar County Murderer Lyman Arrested in Peoria
Perry Lyman, wanted for the May murder of his Indianapolis wife, was arrested in Peoria on Monday. He stabbed her at her mother Mrs. Jonas Wilsons home after she refused to return to his Peoria home. Indiana police, aided by Pinkerton detectives, traced him to Peoria. The victim, a former Edgar county girl, had moved with her mother to Indianapolis and married Lyman, daughter of Robert Greenwald of Oliver.
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Perry
Lyman
Peoria
Indianapolis
Jonas Wilson
Indiana Police
Pinkerton
Edgar County
Robert Greenwald
Oliver
Hazers Are Hazed in Freshman Sophomore Clash
The Sophomores and Freshmen clashed in a series of hazing pranks at the high school. Freshmen reportedly faced ducking in the fountain on Main Street as punishment, but Saturday night the tables turned and several freshmen nearly drowned a few sophomores during the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophs
Artful Dodger Dodges Decisions in County Board
Au burn supervisor J W Wallace showed strong convictions by dodging votes on key issues at yesterday's board meeting. He avoided taking a stand on ballot printing costs and deputy circuit clerk salary, and was excused by the board, fueling talk of his sheriff bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wallace
Auburn
Revival Services At Evangelical Church In Marshall
The Evangelical Association announces ongoing revival services at the Marshall church led by Pastor Leo Li Ehrhardt. Reva Craig has promised to preach tonight, with other ministers likely to speak on successive evenings. Services run nightly until Sunday September 27, followed by a quarterly meeting. The next Sunday morning the pastor will preach at Zton Big Creek, then return to town for evening services. You are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Marshall
Reva
Craig
Ivery
Leo Li Ehrhardt
Divorce Sought by Jennia Nayva in Delaware County Court
Jennia Nayva files for divorce from Henry E L Nayva in the New Cates Int Circuit Court alleging extreme cruelty and abandonment. They married in 1898 in Delaware Township and have four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Int
Circuit Court
Jennia ‘C. Nayva
Henry EL
Nays
Delaont Township
County Sunday School Convention Held in City
Sunday meeting announces full program for the county Sunday school convention at the Methodist church on September 24 to 26. The entertainment committee plans to host 150 delegates and asks those able to entertain to contact Will English, committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Entertainment
Ares
Irwin Well Near West York Boosts Oil Flow
Reporters note a well drilled six miles west of West York began producing oil on Monday, with flow slightly increasing. Irwin, a Chicago business man, said the borea geologic swell shows potential for higher output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
York
Chicago
Cman
Local Officers Rewarded as Stolen Auto Is Recovered
Tas Bradley returned last Saturday to take the recovered machine home. He noted local officers fulfilled their duty and were satisfied with the consciousness of having performed well.
High School Notes Reflect On Start Of Term
The second week of school shows students settling into work with freshmen learning the expectations. Enrollment stands at 121 with two new students, Teresa Gagen continuing and Letha Scott joining typewriting and bookkeeping. aim is 125. The school adds a second tennis court, plans a tournament, and expands its library for agriculture and related courses. The community recalls Francis Scott Key’s song and the American flag, while Florence Taubeneck recovers health.
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America
University of Illnois
Teresa Gagen
Letha Scott
Francis Scott Key
National Commissioner of Education
Marshall High
Henry Ward Beecher
Florence Taubeneck
Methodist Appointments After Shelbyville Adjournment
The M E conference adjourned at Shelbyville and set the next annual meeting for Springfield. The Mattoon district assignments include Baker Charleston Arcola Duntan Tremaine Casey McPherson and many others across Charleston Findlay Gays Grandview Greenup Hindsboro Humboldt Kansas Lerne Marshall Martinsville Mattoon Neoga Oakland Paris Redman Shelbyville Stewardson Sullivan Toledo Vermilion Westfield Windsor and West Union with Read as district deacon.
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M. E
Shelbyville
Springfield
Mattoon
Baker
Charleston
Arcola
C. M. Duntan
Brocton
M. D. Tremaine
Casey
H.W. McPherson
A. L. Casely
Thomas Symonds
Clarksburg
L. &. Honnold
Etna
S. W. Balch
Findlay
Theo. A. Dowler
Gays
I. S. Taversfield
Grandview
Marshall
E. G. Sandmeyer
A. B. Cochonour
Martinsville
J. D. Shouse
A. L. Warsel
G. F. Oliver
Neoga
Wm. Landiss
J. D. Woodward
Oakland
C. B. Morrison
Paris
First
C. Galener
Tabernacle
P. P. Rinehart
Redman
C. W. Haney
A. S. Chapman
Abner Clark
Stewardson
H. G. Swope
Sullivan
J. F. Wohlfarth
Toledo
C. E. Parsons
Vermilion C
Sullivanites Seize County Democratic Organization
Sullivanites take control of the county Democratic setup replacing Lawrence Stringer. Sol Handy elected chairman with J. W. Dunn as secretary as campaign HQ opens in the Hurst building on Main Street. Delegates named to the state convention include C. A. Purdumn Seymour Hurst John Tumey Jed Gard J. R. Burnett BE. W. Childe. Congressional delegates chosen at Danville today include James Gallagher W. B. Scholfield Philip Kannamacher J. G. Trefz Clarence Prevo Cesco Hammond Ross Lee John Weaver M. L. Briscoe James Rush George Kelly John A. Sweet Frank Holwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Stringer
Sullivanites
Sol Handy
J. W. Dunn
Hurst Building
Main Street
C. A. Purdumn
Seymour Hurst
John Tumey
Jed Gard
J. R. Burnett
BE. W. Childe
Progressives Fade in County as GOP Rebound Evident
The Progressive party virtually dissolves in the county. Roosevelt drew strong support in the last election but many who followed him defected as a protest against party mismanagement rather than seeking its destruction. Only 49 Progressive votes were recorded, signaling a return to the Republican ranks. After Wilson era policies, they are unlikely to leave the GOP again soon.
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Roosevelt
Wilson Times
Wilson
City Schools Urge Early Morning Attendance
Parents of students in city public schools urged not to let children leave home before 8 30 a m and 1 p m when the first bells ring. Those with knowledge of truants asked to notify the Superintendent of City Schools, with informant anonymity guaranteed. Supt City Schools. The Congressional Vote. Complete official returns from the recent primary across all counties in this district for Congressman.
Ul Marriage Licenses Notice
Ul Marriage Licenses lists Reed and Doty of Anderson and James Jones of Freeport. Also Rod Trene Irwin and Evaline Berry Coles County listed. Sylvester Strong Clark County mentioned in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Reed
Sarah Doty
Anderson
Freeport
Rod Trene
Irwin
Marshall
Maine elects Oakley C Curtis governor in historic vote
The Democrat Oakley C Curtis won the Maine governorship Monday as turnout surpassed the previous presidential election. Republicans rose 31,000 votes, Democrats fell 11,000, and Progressives dropped 30,000 from two years ago. The result leaves Curtis with a decisive majority as the campaign cycle gears up again. The Martingville fair opened with strong exhibits despite unsettled weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley C. Curtis
Maine
Poll totals reveal county and party vote tallies
The document lists total votes for multiple offices with top two candidates noted where applicable. It reports county results for Progressives and Socialists, and separates Democratic and Republican ticket tallies across positions from U S Senator to Sheriff, Clerk, Supt. of Schools, and other offices, including leading candidates such as Purdam and Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hippard
John A. Sweet
C. A. Purdonn
R. Howard
Andrew Russel
John J. Stowe
Public Instruction
Wells
Hedrick
Morgan
Bright
Democratic
U. S
Stringer
Sullivan
Walton
Pierce
Moore
Murphy
Supreme Court
Moss
Corbett
Gleason
Burke
Clemons
Willams
O’hair
Sweet
Baker
Bowers
Purdam
Watson
Howard
Kane
Janney
Buxbaum
Craig
Morton
McDaniel
Behner
Real Estate Transfers in Local Deeds Ledger
A sequence of property transfers lists multiple buyers and sellers including Jos F Ellington to J M Roberts for 3000, G M Crampton to A C Roby for a lot, S A Alrey to Hart Smith for 12,, various parcels in Casey Marshall and West Union, amounts ranging from 2 to 12500, with names such as Seymour Hurst Lote Gray Houghton Oil Co and Elzara Meehling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos F Ellington
J M Roberts
J W Wiliver
G. M. Crampton
C Roby
Ad Casey
A Alrey
Hart Smith
Jos M Brooks
Frank Miller
Parker
Casey
J M Brooks
Dulaney
Elizabeth Blakeman
B M Davison
Orig Marshall
Seymour Hurst
Lote Gray
John Weir
C Yargus
West Union
W Boles
L F Strockbrine
Drum
Elzara Meehling
Ella Kendall
John F Vaught
Mary E Eaton
Frank Eaton
Clarence Kirchner
Wm H Smith
Archers Ist Marshall
Obituary for Fred Snedeker son of Garrett and Alice
Fred Snedeker born August 11 1884 died September 7 1914 on the family farm. Survived by his parents two brothers two sisters and many relatives and friends. An exemplary man with defective hearing he remained at home yet lived a life of faith and service to Jesus. His death is a sad blow to those who knew him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Snédeker
Garrett
Alice Snedeker
Jesus
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Baptist
State Commission
Methodial Church Notes
Fred B. Fisher
New York City
Fisher
Evangelical Association
Cannon Coolley
Vermilion Ovc
Kankakee
Clark
Iroquois
Ohis
U.S
Sherman
Mason
Gus Ree
Annapolis
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