Pythian Theatre Sold to Paris Group in Marshall
L J Bulger sells his stake in the Pythian Theatre to Paris theatre men who take charge. Dc M Brown, an experienced showman, will run the high class program and add features including a Saturday matinee and serials led by Lucille O Hair. Brown plans to relocate to Marshall after securing a suitable house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.J. Bulger
Pythian Theatre
Paris
Lucille O’hair
Edgar County
Mr. Brown
Marshall
Ohio Chapel Gossip and Weekend Travels
Mr and Mrs Perry Thorp visited with son Emmet and wife in Terre Haute. Dora Medsker and Fred Koppler couples attended Eldership at Cooper Chapel. Ralph Lindley returned to Champaign. Leta Reynolds and son visit Olney. J W Brown visited Will Spitler in Allright. Mehrix and Fiscus families from Longview plus many others spent Sunday at Will Whites. Fred Davison welcomed a baby girl. Mary Schatt rushed to Erie Pennsylvania for her son Stanley’s illness. Grace White traveled to Bloomington to stay with sister Mrs W A Shotwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Thorp
Emmet
O. C. Shotwell
Terre Haute
Dora Medsker
Fred Koppler
Cooper Chapel
Ralph Lindley
Champaign
Leta Reynolds
Olney
J. W. Brown
Will Spitler
Allright
Mehrix
Robert Fiscus
Longview
Ill
Leta Reynold
Hugh White
Will White
Paris
Grace White
Bloomington
Ind
W. A. Shotwell
Moonshine Trip and Blackberry Bounty Highlight Local News
Jesse Blackenbeker took a business trip to Flora Illinois last week. Ida Elliott harvested 102 gallons of blackberries this season earning 40 cents per gallon plus what she canned for family. The Crandalls are on the sick list. A pound party occurred at Tom Geft s Friday night. Davis cousins and Ova Elliott attended an Odd Fellows gathering in Palestine. Neidigh family visited Geft s while Sydney Lacey and wife celebrate a new granddaughter born to Vern Seaton in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Blackenbeker
Flora
Ill
Ida Elliott
Sylvester Crandall
Tom Geft
Joe
Roy Davis
Ova Elliott
Palestine
John Neidigh
John Geft
Sydney Lacey
Vern Seaton
Kansas
Avon Area Social News Highlights Week Activities
Mrs Laura Keith of Brazil Indiana visited her brother Chas Hazen for a few days. Mrs Levi Garwood and son Joseph stayed a week with her mother Mrs Chas Hazen. Various locals hosted visits and Sunday gatherings at Emma Freeman Lyman Thompson and other homes as birthdays and engagements are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Keith
Brazil
Ind
Chas
Hazen
Levi Garwood
Joseph
Chas. Hazen
Ruth West
J. A. Craig
Joe Williams
Emmet Tharp
John Haller
Emma Freeman
Nellie
Lillie
Charlie Freeman
George Spittler
Robert Tingley
Harve Pine Parl Lewis
Bride
Lyman Thompson
John
Ernest Pine
Terre Haute
Alice Lambdin
Herman
George Sthrom
Westfield Notes On Visits and Local Moves
Westfield social items list visitors including Mrs. Robert E. Chambers from Terre Haute and Mrs. Bella Perkins from Casey. Local moves include J J Zellers leaving for Casey to work at a refinery. Several residents travel for conferences and college plans.
Sunday Visitation Lists Gathered in Local Notices
KILE Glenn Edith Harold and Vern Wright Joe Fetters and Margaret and Frank Tingley spent Sunday afternoon with Lelan Estel and Leon Bender. Marshall Shotts visited home folks. Ola Siverly and children and Lucinda MccKinzie spent Sunday with John McKenzie of Spiketown. Leander Wright family hosted. Albert Kile family dined with her mother Mrs Dove. Philip Spittler family Lenore and Dean visited S M Freeman. Reno Maurer and family supped with Leander Wright. Thomas Serwise family joined Gwin Fix household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Edith
Harold
Vern Wright
Joe Fetters
Margaret
Frank Tingley
Lelan
Estel
Leon Bender
Marshall Shotts
Ola Siverly
Lucinda MccKinzie
John McKenzie
Spiketown
Leander Wright
William Spittler
Albert Kile
Dove
Philip Spittler
Lenore and
Dean
S. M. Freeman
Reno Maurer
Thomas Serwise
Gwin Fix
Martinsville man charged with assault on daughter
George Greenwell of Martinsville was brought to Marshall by deputy Short on assault and battery charges involving his daughter Grace. He posted $300 bond for Saturday’s 1 PM appearance and a separate suit seeks to place Grace in a better home. a hearing is set for 9 AM Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Greenwell
Martinsville
Marshall
Short
Grace
Printing shop runs through postal hiccup and repairs
The note explains a broken hollow spring in the Linotype delaying mail delivery from Chicago to Friday night. Replacement arrived Thursday. no major breakdowns this year. Next week will see delayed job printing delivered on time, possibly requiring night work. inviting readers to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomas for Marshall Rev Clark S Thomas Named Minister
The Congregational church announced the Rev Clark S Thomas as minister for one year. He has lectured in Spokane Washington and Chicago and served as assistant pastor to Dr Gunsalus in Chicago. Services set for Sunday at 10 45 am and 7 30 pm with the topic Standardization of Religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark S. Thomas
Congregational Church
Thomas
G. T. NecCullom
Chicago
Gunsaulus
Spokane
Washington
Asbury Convention Sunday School Gathering
A Sunday School Convention will be held at Asbury on Sunday starting at 9 30 a m with the superintendent in charge. Topics include a quarter review by L B Anderson Our Needs by J Snedeker Our Relation to the County Association by J W Adams 30 minute devotional by Wm English The Sunday School's place in the Kingdom by T A Cunningham and talks on church condition and related matters. Grant Crumlin Dist President and Iris Routeledge Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury
L. B. Ander
J. Snedeker
J. W. Adams
T. A. Cunningham
Grant Crumlin
Dist
Iris Routeledge
M T H S Football Schedule and Property Transfers
M T H S football schedule lists dates from September 25 through November 25 with open dates and multiple away games at Marshall and other towns. The second section records a series of property transfers in Marshall and nearby areas, noting buyers and sellers with parcel descriptions and prices ranging from $1 to $3500.
Marriage Licenses and Camp Edwards Meeting Summary
Several marriage licenses are listed for couples including Parl O Lewis and Emily Proud both of West Terre Haute, Guy R Napier and Julia G Grubb, Coral G Boyd and Edith P Corell, Raymond Ferguson and Marie Poe, Lewis B Grove and Gertrude Hinkle, and Roy Lingafelter and Ollie Buckner. Camp Edwards 7600 R N of A will hold a regular session Friday September 24 at 7 30 with the degree team present for rehearsal, Maude C Pack Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parl O. Lewis
West Terre Lieute
Ind
Emily Proud
West Terre Haute
Guy R. Napier
Martinsville
Julia G. Grubb
Melrose Township
Coral G. Boyd
Hutsonville
Edith P. Corell
Trimble
Raymond Ferguson
Terre Haute
Marie Poe
Lewis B. Grove
Auburn Township
Gertrude FE. Hinkle
Dolson Township
Roy Lingafelter
Orange Township
Ollie Buckner
Camp Edwards
R. N. of A
Pleasu Bo
Casey Boys Face Robbery Charge In Local Store
Chief James Goodman of Casey brought Albert Ewing 12 Ralph Beasley 14 and William Flint 10 before Judge Pearce on robbery charges. The trio entered John Wall's Casey store Monday afternoon while two distracted the clerk Flint allegedly stole from the money drawer each boy claiming $5.00. Likely to be sent to the St Charles boys' school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Goodman
Casey
Albert Ewing
Ralph Beasley
Wm. Flint
Marshall
Pearce
John Wall
Ewing
Beasley
Cummins Hall Unite in Nashville Nuptials
Miss Cornelia Cummins of Nashville Tennessee wed Hubert E Hall formerly of Marshall at the bride's brother home in Nashville last Tuesday at 530 PM A reception followed with relatives and friends In attendance was Miss Hdna Hall of this city as maid of honor The couple will reside in Washington DC after a visit to Marshall with the groom's parents Mr and Mrs E Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia C. Cummmins
Nashville
Tenn
Hubert E. Hall
Marshall
Hdna Hall
Hall
Washington, DC
Stephen Mitchell 75 Dies at Marshall After Long Illness
Stephen Fisher Mitchell 75 son of Andrew G and Elizabeth Blackman Mitchell was born September 11 1845 in Saline County Illinois and died September 17 1920 at Marshall Illinois after a prolonged illness. He married Jutta Barbara Baker in 1867. eight of eleven children survive him. Surviving children include Henry Mitchell Mitchellsville Illinois Mrs Mary Pulley Stonefort Illinois Mrs Laura Midlin Harrisburg Illinois Mrs Della Kelly Chicago Illinois Dr R A Mitchell Marshall Illinois Dr G D Mitchell Marshall Illinois Mrs Lula Sadler Benton Missouri and Dr Earl H Mitchell Prairie Creek Indiana. He later married Emma Mitchell in 1913 at Marshall. He served in Co F 6th Illinois Cavalry in the Civil War and was commander of the Wm W Archer Post of the Grand Army of the Republic. Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM at his residence conducted by Rev P R Powers of the Methodist church with Presbyterian readings and G A R attendance. Interment followed in Blackman Cemetery Mitchellsville. He is survived by his present wife Emma Murphy Mitchell and brothers CC Mitchell Walnut Ridge Arkansas James Mitchell Bandon Oregon Neze ki ah Mitchell Harrisburg Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Fisher Mitchell
Andrew G
Elizabeth Blackman Mitchell
Saline County
Ill
Marshall, J
Mitchell
Jutta Barbara Baker
Mitchellsville
Sll
Henry Mitchell
Mary Pulley
Stonefort
Laura Midlin
Harrisburg
Della Kelly
Chicago
R. A Mitchell
G D Mitchell
Marshall
Lula Sadler
Benton
Earl H Mitchell
Prairie Creek
Ind
Emma Mitchell
Walnut Ridge Ark
James Mitchell
Bandon
Oregon
Nezekiah Mitchell
Mr Mitchell
Marsa
Uhi
Emma Murphy
Cyrand Army of the Republic
Wm W Archer
Illinois
Macedonia Baptist Church
P R Powers
Methodist Church
Jesus
C C Carroll
Harold Bright
Blackman
Win Starr
Lenoir City
J. H. Hutchinson
Burns Garwood
Victory Medals Arrangements With War Department
The American Legion Post coordinates with the War Department to assist local service members in obtaining Victory Medals. Applications, blanks, and papers are available from Russell Riley, Adjutant, at Arthur Poorman's office. Return discharge papers when requesting forms and apply soon for the Armistice Day presentation. Don Medsker, Post Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
American Legion
Russell Riley
Arthur Poorman
Don Medsker
Boy shoots own hand in accidental gun mishap
An eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Sherman Irvin of North 9th street fired a .22 into his left hand. The child did not know the weapon was loaded and believed an old gun might be useless. the bullet was extracted and the wound treated after careful medical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Irvin
North 9Th Street
Painting Improvements Brighten Business District Square
John Rademaker and Foster Martin have done painting work on buildings around the square. The refreshed facades brighten the business district, with observers noting the impact only paint can provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rademaker
Foster Martin
Hood Steps on Nail Causes Tetanus Threat
An accident last Saturday left James Hood, south of town, with a painful nail wound in his garage. He returned Friday for treatment and was told the wound risked tetanus as his condition worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hood
Hood
Children of Metz home visit with Metz students
High School sophomore class invited faculty children to the Metz home at 610 South Fifth Street for a Tuesday evening of lawn games. The party featured boys in broad linen collars and girls in Teddy Bear carryings. After ice cream and candy, the group dispersed near 1000 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
South Fifth Street
Freddie Edwards
Sophmores
Evangelical Sunday Services Schedule Posted
Marshall church announces Sunday program with Sunday school at 9 30 the sermon at 10 30 and an evening service at 7 30 all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Cox is With Wilson
Washington, Sept. 18. Republican lawmakers argue the core campaign issue is Article X of the League covenant. They contend it binds the United States to defend Britain's empire and external aggression, linking Wilson’s internationalism to American sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark, Sabin
Washington
House
Senate
Wilson
League
United States
Great Britain
India
Ireland
America
Cox
White House
Senate of the
L.it
Congress
Birthday Dinner Honors 72nd Birthday at Free man Home
A birthday dinner Sunday at Mrs S M Freeman's home honored her 72nd birthday. All her children attended except Dell of Minnesota and Lola of Terre Haute. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Spittler and children, Mr and Mrs Philip Spittler and children, Mr and Mrs Lyman Thompson and children, Mr and Mrs Charles Wiggins and family, Raymond Akens of Arcola, Lyman Freeman of Galion, Mr and Mrs Lyman Craigold family, and Mr and Mrs Allen Murat of Hume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S M_ Freeman
Dell
Minnesota
Lola
Terre Haute
George Spittler
Philip Spittler
Lyman Thompson
Charles Wiggins
Raymond Akens
Arcola
Lyman Freeman
Galion
Lyman Craig
Allen, Murat
Hume
Court of Honor Installs Officers Friday Night
Court of Honor announces installation of officers Friday night September 22 at 8:30 p m Abbie Glark serves as recorder with duties listed for the ceremony and organization records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Glark
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paris Theatre Men
Ohio Chapel
AVON
Watsons
Westfield
Robert E. Chambers
BE. BE. Robbins
Bella Perkins
Lucille
D. M. Evinger
B. M. Petty
M. B. Church
Decatur
Friendship Club
L. R. Biggs
J. J. Zellers
Zellers
H. C. Strader
Manson Nichols
Westerville
Ohio
Ben Lewis
Colorado
Allie Pinnell
Creenville
George L. McClanathan
The
United Brethren Church
J. L. Hays
Elizabeth Brown
Charleston
Reuben Hornbrook
Oliver Hardesty
Ted Pendell
Greencastle
de Pauw University
Kile
Asbury Convention
Bridgeport
Lawrenceville
Effingham
Wiley
Garfield
Zella Hollenbeck
E. B. Hurst
E B Hurst
Zella Hollenbek
Charles C. Clapp
Charles 1
Navison
Lot Marshall
Seymour Hurst
Donald O M.ibsker
Doit Young
J. R. Carruthers
Mary A. Smith
J T Ramsay
George Ragan
Hurley Veach
Auburn
Emanuel Claypool
Elzora Mechling
William N. Richeson
Charles L. Morrow
Arthur M. Tarman
D. L. Liffick
Jasper W. English
Albert Ashley
Catherine Anderson
Fred Bush
Lettie E. Sanders
Harvey Sanders
W. L. Cole
Harry McDaniel
A. P. Burger
Aaron Shotts
Maude c. Pack
Cummins—Hall
Stephen Mitchell
Mabel Robertson
Tallahassee
Fla
Yeoman's College of Florida
Geo. G Robertson
Mickie
Court OF Honor
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