Pleasant carnival weekend draws Terre Haute crowd
The town enjoyed a carnival last Thursday led by the Red Men with a lively parade and drills by Martingville. Booster Club from Terre Haute arrived with the Pirot Regiment Band and Mayor Gerhardt, who later escaped after receiving the city keys, amid a weekend of shows, rides, and fairground commerce despite mixed weather and a sizable deficit.
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Martingville
Booster ‘Club of
Terre Haute
Gerhardt
Pirot ‘Regiment
Weir Ten- Meret
Circuit Court
D. D. Burt
Howard Norman
Martineville
Mién
Gorman & Robbing
BE. A. “Lockard
Charles Brandenstein
J. I. Whallon
Pony and Mule Show Winners Reflect Local Fair Talent
Child rider lst R Craig places in pony events with Edwin Arford. multiple categories award best mule colts and yearling stock. Winners include F Macke, H Pickens, B Hurat, Chas Mules, Miss Norris, Ben Switzer, Clarence Pence, Fred Spittler, N R Myles, and others across farm teams, carriage teams, harness, and trotting events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Griffin
Craig
Pulver
Robi ‘Craig
Perry’ Tharp
Grady
General Purpose
Buel Morris
T.I. Griffin
Lowther
Chas. Clapp
Robtart Geisert
Same
Cur‘Tan
Wilbur Maurer
Bame
F. Spittler
Kibby
Pony
Robert Craig
Wm.Forbeckes
Thornaburg
Davison
Kile
Albert’ Bradley
Mnonthe
Bf-M
Sanders
Chas
W. Maurer
Thos. Curran
Eee Samer
Fred Spitt
Lst
R. Craig
Edwin Arford
Eaeeka
F. Macke
H. Pickens
B.hurat
Miss Norris
Miss Fairerief
Ben Switzer
Clifford Norris
Clarence Pence
Thornsbury
Fred Spittler
N. R. Myles
Logan Myles
C. A. Pence
Thornsburg
L. Myles
J. T. Randall
T. Randall
Roscoe Williams
T. J. Griffin
Real Estate Transfers from Casey area
Transactions list parcels and sums across Casey and Jasper Avenue Place. John M Daugherty transfers to Charles Weaver for several quarters netting 4100 dollars. Samuel E Mattis to L M Reese 400 dollars for se ne 6-9-11. Virginia P Smith to Fred 4H Francis 1 dollar for nw nw 20-9-11. Spencer F Ball to John Brown lot 87 Jasper Ave Place Casey 125 dollars. S B D Thomas trustee to Edgar E rey nw nw 22-12-12 1800 dollars. L M Reese et al to Samuel S Mattis 140 acres sees 8 and 9-10-12 8sUr. John T Perry to Daisy Perry pt sw sw 20-10-14 100 dollars. Clara Correll to F C Cooper nw sw sw 35-9-12 360 dollars. Benjamin D Murphy to Elbert Epler int in 6% nw 2541-18 1600 dollars. J W Brown to D B Price lots 2 and 3 Lang's ad Casey 1700 dollars. Edw Rennard to Myrtle P Milam acres aw awne 600 dollars. E A Craig to John F Vaught pt aw 18.9-12 1000 dollars. Carson Johnson to Homer R Johnson pt aw 27-11-13 1 dollar. W J David to Lewis Butler lot 7 Jasper Ave Place Casey 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Daugherty
Charles Weaver
Samuel E. Mattis
L. M. Reese
Virginia P . Smith
Fred
Francis
Spencer F. Ball
John Brown
Jasper Ave. Place
Casey
S. BD Thomas
Edgar Erey
L. M. Reese Et al
Samuel S. Mattis
John T. Perry
Daisy Perry
Clara Correll
F. C. Cooper
Benj. D. Murphy
Elbert Epler
J. W. Brown
D. B. Price
Lang
Rennard
Myrtle P. Milam
E. A. Craig
John F. Vaught
Eines Ee
Carson Johnson
Homer R. Johnson
W. J. David
Lewis Butler
Jasper Ave
Place
Hurst to Be U S Marshal for Eastern Illinois District
Friends of Hon. Seymour Hurst note Springfield dispatches say Gov Dunne and Sen Lewis agreed on patronage distribution. Mr Hurst will become United States marshal for the eastern Illinois district succeeding C P Hitch of Paris. Charles A Karch to be district attorney and John M Rapp to be collector of internal revenue at East St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Hurst
Springfield
Gov. Dunne
Senator Lewis
United States
Eastern
Illinois
Hurst
C. P. Hitch
Paris
Charles A. Karch
Distrix
John M. Rapp
Internal Revenue
East St. Louis
Fire waste in Illinois prompts prevention push
The article notes Illinois last year saw about 12 000 009 in waste from fires. State executives push action to curb losses with a Fire Prevention Day declared by Gov. Dunne on Oct.9 and emphasis on safe storage and careful handling before winter.
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Illinois
Dunne
Thie
Cairo division may change hands at Marshall
The notice describes financial distress in the Big Four system and hints the Cairo division could be placed under new management. It suggests that the potential change is of significant interest to Marshall residents, amid uncertain financial conditions.
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Marshall
Cairo
Indiana-born Mrs Jackson Dies After Stove Fire
Mrs. Jackson born January 2 1847 in Indiana came to Clark county as a girl and married Civil War veteran Robert Jackson. She mothered nine children eight of whom survived. she moved to California for health four years ago and died after burns from a gas stove fire that set her clothing ablaze.
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Callis
Pala A Riley
Robert Stackaon
Jackson
Indiana
Clark County
Marrie
Robert Jackson
Wools
Jo Wernz
West Union
Sam Fulton
Ridge Farm
Los Angeles
Calvin White
Harry Osler
Grace Jackson
Kansas City
Gorman Robbins Carnival Faces Troubles in Illinois Tour
The Gorman & Robbins street carnival moved from here to Pana this week amid assorted troubles. Three employees sued for wages but settlements were reached. A show tried to flee. Gorman attached baggage claiming $110. Two showmen clashed on Main Street. one ran to the train. Beatrice Riley won the diamond ring for most popular young lady.
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Gorman & Robbins Street
Pana
Gorman
Main Street
Diamond Ring
Beatrice Riley
County Farmers Institute Sets Oct West Union Session
The Farmers Institute announces a county meeting at West Union on October 21 and 22 with state speakers F. I. Many on soils and crops and Mrs. H. M. Dunlap on household science. A Marshall session follows January 6 to 7 featuring A. N. Johnson on good roads Charles Cox on dairying and Mrs. H. A. McKeene on household science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Farmers’ Institute
West Union
F. I
H. M. Dunlap
Marshall
A. N. Johnson
Charles &E. Cox
H. A. McKeene
Lon Forrester Arraigned on Assault Charge in County Court
Lon Forrester of Casey township was arraigned Sunday after an arrest for assaulting his wife with a deadly weapon. The charge was reduced to plain assault, to which he pled guilty and was released on parole. The charge of cruelty to children was dismissed by the state's attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Forrester
Casey Township
Forrester
For Sale at Private Sale Library Table and Misc Goods
A private sale lists items including a library table two wash stands gate cart hall mirror a baby juniper large camp chair sewing machine vel vet stool ottoman cedar chest walnut chair with cane seat long stair carpet two short stair carpet pieces two square rugs four O Cedar mops. Call Dewey and Co's furniture store.
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Dewey & Co
Desperate Attempt by 12 Year Old East of Paria
A boy aged 12 in Paria attempted suicide with an axe. The wounds were not serious, but he nearly died from blood loss. Medical aid saved him and he remains under care.
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William” Mickleberry
Paria
Sulcide
Eriday
Indiana man Rasico gets first electric chair sentence
Harry Rasico, who killed his wife and young son in Terre Haute, has been sentenced to electrocution. He admitted the crime, saying he did it for revenge, and told the court it was his worst act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rasico
Terre J Haute
Indiana
Rasico
Rand
Tee
Marriage Licenses Report Shows Several Home Town Matches
Marriage licenses list multiple couples with origins and destinations. George E Robson and Minnie Coons of Dolson township appear among entries. Jonathan Patchett of Martinsville and Ruth Claypool of Baynch Mich. Jesse Gray and Laura Fort of Gasey Clace Thompson of Melrose and Opal Termain of West Union also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Robson
Minnie Coons
Dolson
Jonathan
Patchett
Martinsville
Ruth’ M. Claypool
Byanch
Mich
Jesse
Death of a Pioneer Mrs Jane Dulaney
Mrs Jane Dulaney died Thursday at her home near Livingston after a brief illness aged 80 years 2 months 17 days Funeral services were held Friday Interment in Livingston cemetery She was born July 1 1833 in Muskingum county Ohio and married Benjamin Dulaney June 6 1850 They moved to Illinois in 1853 and built a home here They were parents of sixteen children ten surviving with six sons and four daughters and numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and relatives She united with the M E church at Asbury in 1856 and remained active until her death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Dulaney
Livingston
D. D. Burt
Jane Smith
Muskingun County
Ohio
Benjamin Dulaney
Lawrence County
Illnois
Nebraska
Will
Arkansas
Elijah
Indiana
Harvey
Archie
This County
Lucretia McManigal
Wiscosin
Nancy Forbes
Canada
Lavina Cooper
Montana
Belle Barclay
Edgar County
Mrs William Spittler Found Dead in Anderson Township
Mrs William Spittler of Anderson township was found dead in bed last Friday morning. Her husband awoke at 4 o clock and found her unconscious. coroner Haslitt ruled death from natural causes likely a stroke. She had been in good health and had five children. Funeral services were held Sunday at Werexler cemetery.
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William Spittler
Anderson Township
Haslitt
Werexler
Beards farm gasser yields 4 million cf daily in Sullivan
Bays and Bays drill a well on the Beard farm northwest of Sullivan that streams gas at an estimated 4,000,000 cubic feet per day, the largest Sullivan county gasser to date and enough to supply Sullivan for lighting heating and cooking. The Shelburn oil boom continues with a Boyer farm well expected to produce 75 to 100 barrels per day. About fifteen rigs are active with more planned.
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Bays & Bays
Sullivan
Beard Farm
Sullivan County
Shelburn
Boyer Farm
Socks Draw Mass Attention In Local Mail Campaign
An eastern sock manufacturer sent samples to local residents, giving each only one sock. Citizens consider a mass meeting to determine who will receive the other sock, noting socks are typically worn in pairs.
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Irm
Marriage license lies cited in county clerk records
The county clerk’s office learned Saturday that John Dunlap and Minnie Legate of Marshall made false statements Friday when obtaining their marriage license. Minnie Legate had just been divorced days earlier. Dunlap’s wife had secured a divorce at the July term of the Clark circuit court.
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John ‘Dunlap
Minnie Legate
Marshall
Paris News
Dunlap
Clark Eircuit Court
Brief Wedded Biles Divorce Filing
Mrs Tony Miller seeks divorce from Aaron Miller claiming desertion began September 9 after an August 1011 marriage. The couple wed two years ago and share a child aged one. The filing notes a broken honeymoon and abandoned home.
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Tony Miller
Aaron Miller
Ros
Evangelical Association Preaching Schedule Next Sunday
The Evangelical Association invites attendance for services next Sunday. Morning service at Immanuel Grand Turn Church and evening service at 7 30 at the Marshall Church corner 10th and Plum streets. Led by Pastor Ehrhardt.
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Evangelical Association
Immanual Grand ‘Turn
Marshall Church
10Th and
Plum Streets
Ledado Ehrhardt
Boy Dies After Train Accident At Trimble
Robert Cavanaugh aged 17, a Muncie Indiana youth, was killed after attempting to board a moving freight train on the Big 5B at Trimble Monday. He had been attending fairs in the area and fell under the wheels as the train moved, dying shortly after.
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Robert Cavanaugh
Trimble
Muncie
Ind
Bootlegger John Curley Arrested at East Main Street Stand
John Curley of Terre Haute operated a carnival stand on the Red Men's lot on East Main street and was arrested Saturday for selling intoxicants. He went to jail in default of bail.
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John Curley
Térre Haute
East Main Street
Two Years in the Marshall Circuit Endnotes
A missionary reflects on two years serving east and south of Oliver and Marshall, listing five Methodist preaching places four churches a schoolhouse and 260 connected members from 125 families plus 125 unaffiliated families. He recalls 100 slept in homes 200 meals shared 41200 miles traveled and visits to 600 families. The people are hospitable temperate with strong Sunday and public school activity and a sense of fraternity and sacrifice.
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Marshall
Oliver
Yao
E. Ss. Wam Sears
Death of Rees Davison Pioneer Citizen of Clark County
Rees Davison aged about 78 died early yesterday at his north Seventh street home after a brief illness from mastoid infection leading to brain inflammation. He was born May 3, 1830 in Wayne County Ohio and lived seventy years in the county. Davison served as a cooper in early river trade at Livingston, later farmed, retired to Marshall, married Catherine Wyrick in 1854, and leaves six sons John H., B. M., Charles, George, Beret, and Dr. D. A. of Princeton. one daughter Carrie (Mrs Frank Taylor) died 16 years ago. Funeral at Livingston Church tomorrow at 9 a.m. with Rev. H. C. Gibbs of Danville officiating.
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Rees Davison
North Seventh Street
Livingson Church
Y A. m
H. C Gibbs
Danville
Davison
Wayne County
Ohio
Columbus
Clark
Wabash River
Los Angeles
Calif
D. A
Princton, Ind
Carrie
Frank Taylor
Fall Festival Finances Reported by W Hutchinson
Fall Festival finances show receipts from subscriptions 659.25 advertising 63.75 concessions 234.75 totaling 898.75. Expenses include carnival company 600.00 premiums 206.00 advertising 62.30 hauling and labor 11.75 miscellaneous 25.44. Balance in treasury 69.70.
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Hutchinson
Burer
Carnival Company
Treasury
Schw ere Prepare New Dry Goods Store In Rebuilt Room
Mr and Mrs L P Schw are opening a new dry goods store in the room formerly Hughes. They have spent ten days in Chicago buying a new stock and the space is being remodeled for a reopening likely at the start of next week.
Casey Refinery Fire Near Casey Causes Major Loss
The Leader oil refinery near Casey caught fire Monday morning and burned uncontrollably through the day and night. Over twenty oil tanks and five buildings were destroyed while smoke drifted across the city. Insurance on the property was reported at 72 000.
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Casey
High School Notes and Enrollment Update
Miss Nina Payne joined the Freshman class bringing total enrollment to 47 with two or three more expected this week. We regret losing Miss Nelle Guinnip due to eye trouble, hoping she can return next year. The principal toured Terre Haute high schools Wiley and Garfield during vacation, receiving warm welcomes and helpful remarks. Garfield’s new building is a fine plant. Twenty pupils were out last Wednesday for hose show activities despite holidays. some townsfolk criticized dismissing Thursday and Friday. Twenty two students planned football practice Tuesday night, aiming for a strong season if they stay committed.
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Nina Payne
Nelle Guinnip
Terre Haute
Wiley
Garfield
Garfield High
Tite
Testa John Adam Trétz Dies After Illness at HomeNear Clarksville
John A Testa John Adam Trétz a German immigrant who arrived in 1852 and settled in the county died yesterday afternoon at the home of his son John H two miles north of Clarksville after a long illness He married Catherine Schwartz in 1855 and they had four children Alfred died in infancy John H and a daughter Mrs Polly Nunlap of Marshall also surviving sister Mrs Caroline Uilick of Clarksville Funeral services will be held at Clarksville at 2 PM tomorrow with interment in the Clarksville cemetery
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John
Adam Trétz
John H
Clarks‘ville
Alfred
Alei
Polly- Nunlap
Marshall
Caroline Uilick
Clarksville
Clarkeville
Aurora Bend farmer completes major improvement project
Judge Esibeck undertook a substantial farm improvement at Aurora Bend. He cut a ditch nearly two miles long six feet wide at the bottom and 12 to 40 feet at the top, rebuilt a large levee, and lowered the river neck across the land. The work aims to protect the farm and may divert the Wabash into a new channel by spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esibeck
Aurora Bend
Sring Enea
Corn Show Set For Oliver With Children’s Fair
Arrangements are complete for a corn show at Oliver beginning at 9 00 a m Thursday September 25. Exhibits by school districts feature both yellow and white corn with first second and ribbon recognitions awarded for each class.
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Oliver
Guthneck Expands Publication Ties To Danville
Former Westville and Fithian Herald publisher Guthneck, now in Marshall, will relocate his plant and start a new Danville based paper. The move signals a broader scope for his press, with plans for an altered publication title to be launched in Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eqgitor Guthneck
Marshall
Westville, Record
Fithian Herald
Dan Papers
Simed
Danville
Light
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Hurst
Wil
Big Four
New ‘Dry Goods Store
FAY
Tor
John A
Testa
Guthneck
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