Illinois Methodist Conference session at Mattoon summarized
The Illinois Methodist Conference the largest M E B conference met in Mattoon with 272 preachers 76 superannuates and 29 supernumeraries. Business included keeping district lines unchanged and announcing reappointments across many towns led by Marshall District pastor L. Pletcher. The next ses sion will be in Jacksonville Grace Church.
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Illinois Methodist Conference
Mattoon
Bloomington
Pana
Goodsell
Danville
Marshall
Harlow Andrews
Free Methodist Church of
Westfield
Jacksonville
New Grace Church
Shrinefield
Noble Casey woman raised funds for missions despite long illness
Miss Lizzie L. Johnson of Casey died last Wednesday after 26 years of invalid life. She raised over 20 000 for Christian missions by making bookmarks and other crafts, supported 29 foreign workers, educated four students, and sold a $600 quilt. Her death prompted Rev. Parker Shields to speak at Mattoon and a six minister funeral committee including Rev. E. Pletcher.
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Lizzie L. Johnson
Casey
Cause of Christian Missions
United States
Parker Shields
Mattoon
Rev. E. &. Pletcher
Man killed by Vandalia train near Martinsville
A veering Vandalia No. 14 eastbound found a man’s foot on the engine pilot and linked to a Martinsville fatality. W. B. Wood of Washington Indiana, postcard booth operator at the Martinsville fair, was identified by papers in his pocket. His sister Mrs Kate Septer of Terre Haute arrived to arrange burial.
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Martinsville
W. B. Wood
Washington
Ind
Wood
Kate Septer
Terre Haute
Washington, Ind
Veterans of Illinois urged to check Vicksburg rolls
Ex soldiers who served at Vicksburg between March 29 and July 4 1863 and whose names are missing or misspelled on the Hannels Memorial Temple tablets should contact Col. C. R. B. Koch of the Illinois Vicksburg Military Park Commission in Chicago. The commission will correct errors before December 1, 1909 and aims to enroll all rightly entitled names. The book Illinois at Vicksburg lists current names and is available at Grand Army Posts or public libraries for verification.
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Illinois
Vicksburg
Hiinels
Vicksburg National Military Park
Illinois-Vicksburg Military Park Commission
C. R. BE. Koch
E. 47Th Street
Chicago
Grand Army
Good Well Near Martinsville Hits Oil Showing
A well on Charles McFarlane's farm near Martinsville produced 80 barrels in six hours after starting pumping without shooting. The Planet notes the well showed promise on a site where multiple prior attempts failed.
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Charles McFarlane
Martinsville
Fire destroys Irwin farm oil well near Lawrenceville
An oil well on the Irwin farm near Lawrenceville burned Tuesday of last week and was completely destroyed. The well struck oil Monday afternoon and produced 10 to 16 barrels per hour before the fire started from the boiler and was visible for miles.
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Irwin
Lawrenceville
Four new wells tops Clark County output last week
In Illinois oil fields water shortages slow drilling as rains are hoped for. Spindle Top in Oblong shows waning activity while test wells at Thomas farm Clinton county and Kell near Odin run deep with no oil yet. Weekly average 45 1 3 barrels. total 3630 across counties.
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Thomas Farm
Clinton County
Kell
Jefferson County
Odin
Crawford County
Lawrence
Clark
Marion
Cumberland
Jackson
Clintton
Perry
Cruel Treatment of a Horse in Martinsville Case
William McCarty and Pete Crawford hired a horse and buggy from Bryan and Corks livery to travel to the Martinsville fair. They allegedly carried a large package and abused the horse until it collapsed. Both were arrested and fined three dollars plus about ten dollars in costs. Public sentiment favors a penitentiary sentence for such abuse.
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William McCarty
Pete” Crawford
Bryan
Cork
Martinsille Fair
Martinsville
Ann
The Curious Case of Mrs Coordes of Terre Haute
A nurse, Mrs Lewis Coordes, in Terre Haute drew attention for a bizarre illness after swallowing needles during a tickling accident six years ago. Nine needles emerged over time from various body parts, with twenty two eventually recovered.
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Lewis Coordes
Terre Haute
Coordes
Oklahoma Excursion Preview and Fair Visit Ad Details
Oklahoma excursion set for October fifth invites readers to participate in a day at the Oklahoma City state fair. The note promises good rains and cool weather and urges getting ready to see the alfalfa country. Contact J A Sweet for full particulars. Bloomington resident H W Tweed visits Ohio with half-brother John Crossley to tour their old hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
J. A. Sweet
H. W. Tweed
Bloomington
John Crossley
Ohio
Circus to visit town with clowns and acts
The agent for Cole's circus arranged a Thursday visit on October 7. The show will pitch tents on Melvin Behner's property known as Marks grove, bringing delight to local youths with its usual acts and features.
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Cole
Colt Show at Ray Huston’s Wagon Yard October 2
Buel Morris announces a test Colt Show at Ray Huston’s wagon yard on October 2 at 1 pm. Prizes include 10 dollars for best draft colt from Wisdom, 8 dollars for best general purpose colt from Tom, 8 dollars for best coach colt from Swift. Also present is a 3 year old imported black Percheron stallion from Maywood Stock Farm Importing Co. All patrons invited.
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Buel Morris
Ray Huston
Wisdom
Tom
Swift
Maywood Stock Farm Importing Co
Tor
Wandering Husband in Texas Sends For Wife After Seven Years
AB Morgan of Auburn vanished seven years ago leaving his family puzzled. Last Friday a telegram from Houston said he was ill and near death, asking his wife to come at once. Her son George, about thirty, journeyed to Houston. it was his first railroad trip.
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Ab,morgan
Auburn
Houston
Texas
George
Board approves adding machine purchase ends county turmoil
Clark County supervisors last week voted to buy an adding machine for county officers at 375 dollars. The move ends a three year feud that fueled distrust and became a campaign issue in townships. With a county valuation near eight and a half million dollars, the owner of 1000 dollars of property faces about 4.6 cents tax for the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Clark County
Broom Corn Shortage Drives Prices Up Across Midwest
The broom corn market jumps to around 200 per ton due to a crop shortfall in Kansas and Oklahoma. Illinois plans similar output to last year at about 4000 tons, while Clark county raises little. George Orn dorff of Johnson township emerges as a leading local grower as drought and heat cut acreage.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Illinois
Clark County
George Orndorff
Johnson Township
Baptist State Association Meeting at First Baptist Church
The Baptist State Association will meet with the First Baptist church of this city October 25 through 28. Courtesy of the Methodist church, the association will use their building and the public is asked to provide bed and breakfast for guests. Arrangements are made for dinner and supper. citizens are invited to attend. Respectfully, A M Kirkland, pastor, 1st Baptist Church.
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Finds
Baptist State Association
First Baptist Church
Methodist Church
A M. Kirkland
1St Baptist Church
Local residents visit Marshall area and surrounding towns
Roscoe and Ray Cornwell were in Marshall Monday. Scott and Roy Layman visited friends here last week. Chas Cornwell was a business caller in Marshall Monday. Mrs J M Richart of Chrisman is visiting relatives here. Mrs Wm Hasten spent Sunday with her son Frank and family. Miss Mabel Dodd of Hoopeston visited home folks here last week. Rev Downey and family spent Sunday with Chester Hix and family. Mrs May Howerton and son John of Kansas are visiting relatives here. Theodore Medsker and family spent Sunday with C E Thompson and family. Mrs P F Dodd and daughter Mabel spent Sunday with Mrs Clarence Bryant. A W Snavely of Sullivan came Monday to spend a couple weeks with home folks. Miss Oadest Richart of Chrisman returned Monday after canoe trip. Baby noted in fragmentary text.
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Roscoe
Ray Cornwell
Marshall
Scott
Roy Layman
Chas. Cornwell
J. M. Richart
Chrisman
Wm. Hasten
Frank
Mabel Dodd
Hoopeston
Rev. Downey
Chester Hix
Famly
Theodore Medsker
C. E. Thompson
P. F. Dodd
Mabel
Clarence
Bryant
A. W. Snavely
Sullivan
Ind
MISS CORA BAIRD WINS CITY PIANO CONTEST
Miss Cora Baird wins the city piano contest by a large vote lead. The instrument will be placed at the north side school to aid shortages. Final standings show Baird ahead of Lillie Leseure Carrie Sauer Goldie Lowe and others with tens of thousands to millions of votes.
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Cora Baird
North Side
Goldie Lowe
Mrs
Homer Clark
Elizabeth Junker
Angela Caffery
So Say the New Postoffice Regulations
Post office rules allow withholding delivery to homes with vicious or unruly dogs. Carriers may require dog owners to pick up mail at the post office. Neighbors’ views on a dog can guide official action and owners may lose free mail delivery.
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Post Office Department
Evening program at York township celebration
A York township event set for Walnut Prairie Sunday September 26 at 1:30 pm features devotional by Samuel Sheets Model SS scholar Mae Chadwick. a normal drill. Paul’s Epistles. Harry Craig. songs by Mrs Jane Prevo. a workers gathering led by Jerry Ishler. solos by Miss Anna Termain. recitation by Margaret Manhart. a missionary journeys talk by L B Anderson. miscellaneous business under Lena Hamill, president, Harry Craig, secretary.
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York Township
Walnut Prairie
Samuel Sheets
Mae Chadwick
Paul
Harry Craig
Jane Prevo
Jesse Mundy
D. Blankenbaker
God
Jerry Ishler
Anna Termain
Margaret Manhart
W. Wright
Paul L
Real Estate Transfers From Martinsville and Casey Areas
Clara B. Ruckman sells to Walter Kendall et al at Kendall's ad Martinsville for 1100 dollars. Anna Hetherington transfers to Solomon Lowden a lot Casey for 175 dollars. Chas B. Drake to Judith Drake at Prene 32-12-14 for 7500 dollars. Mary L. Purcell sells to Roscoe L. Hunt part of block 13 Dulany's ad Marshall for 1700 dollars. Frances Parker to F. P. Lacey part of bik 48 Perry's 3rd ad Casey for 1350 dollars. Jas A. Richart to Haverett Baird lot 128 Richart Place Martinsville for 75 dollars. John W. Hancock to Pinna M. Stoltz part lot 1 Peter's ad Casey for 500 dollars. Loretta Rhodes to A. J. Ldffick Twne 25-11-11 for 2200 dollars.
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Clara B. Ruckman
Walter Kendall
Kendall
Martinsville
Anna Hetherington
Solomon Lowden
Casey
Chas B. Drake
Judith Drake
Mary L. Purcell
Roscoe L. Hunt
Dulany
Marshall
Frances Parker
F. P. Lacey
Perry
Jas
A. Richart
Haverett Baird
Richart Place
John W. Hancock
Pinna M. Stoltz
Peter
Loretta Rhodes
A. J. Ldffick
Twne
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kindness
A brief card of thanks expresses sincere appreciation for the many kindnesses shown, noting heartfelt gratitude from the family. The message acknowledges support and sympathy received.
Reunion of Grant’s Old Gunners Draws 700 at Court House
Thirty years ago the 21st Indiana Grant’s old gunners reunion drew a large crowd. The procession led by the Clark County Guards and a band met 200 G A R men from Terre Haute at the depot and escorted them to the court house square. Major events included speeches by Gen J C Black and others, with the Marshall Glee Club performing and a supper for over 700 people. The article also notes local incidents such as a mill fire and a few personal notices.
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E P Emerson
J W. Emerson
New Hampshire
Edward Emerson
Mes Mullen Bros
M ™ M Payne
Mlnisis
Grant
Clark County Guards
Terre Haute
Court House Square
T. J. Golden
Marshall Glee Club
Edwin Harlan
W. B. McMackin
J. C Black
M. W. Mathews
Urbana
Jude In
Obituary notices for Gilbert Pennell Wood Hall family
Minnie Luella Gilbert Pennell died September 16 1909 after married life with Aller We Pennell on January 22 1891 They had seven children four surviving William Matthias Lara Ellen Claras Belle Rosa Helen Two sisters two brothers husband and children mourn the loss Lee Lavina Wood born December 18 1849 died September 13 1909 after two marriages and four children Funeral services were held at Auburn and Livingston Indiana Hall cemetery in Clark county near Pane Landing and Hall cemetery funeral officiants named John Craig He W Huston and others.
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Minnie Luella Gilbert
Daniel and
Hannah Fate Gilbert
Aller We. Pennell
the Great
William Matthias
Lara Ellen
Claras Belle
Rosa Helen
Christian Church
Plant Grove
Baptist Church
Freedom
Auburn
John Craig. Lee
Lavina Wood
Covine
Eton
Ind
Illinois
Gilbert Wood
James
Albert
Allen
Mr. Wood
Alfred Stover
He W Huston
Livingston
Indiana Hall
Tingley
Clark County
Evangelical Church Notice Sunday Meeting for Seniors
A notice for a Sunday gathering at the Evangelical Church on September 26 at 3 30 p m for elderly parishioners. Jean Marshall and vicinity residents invited. activities to be held in baths and other nearby areas.
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Evangelical Church
Noticen Ae
Marshall Tepécia
Jean Marshall
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W. P. Bowman
Clarksburg
J. E. Owen
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Findlay
C. S. McCollum
Gaye
W. Grant
Grandview
D. H. Munson
Greenup
A. F. Roberts
W. D. Russell
Gs. M. Calhoun
W.A. Allen
Lerna
J. H. Hutchins
B. L. Pletcher
Harlow Ambler
Martitsville
H. T. Wilson
E. B. Houck
W. Mills
Matthon
J. L. Dickson
Neogee
Sin
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Cebern Guyer
West York
Chloe McCrory
York Tp
Preece
Jasonville
Patten
Ind Guthnip
Boyd
Coe
Illinois Field
Colt Show
Lara
Ieee
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May Howerton
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Wm Chenoweth
Wm. Voight
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C Kaufman
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