Fall Festival Schedule at Three Gays Carnival
Program outlines a three day event featuring music by band, parades, horse shows with prizes for comical dress and best lodge representations, balloon ascensions, cannon launch, and high dives. Old settlers gathering includes registration, parade to church, free dinner, prizes for oldest residents, and speeches by Joseph G Cannon and Judge E R Kimbraugh.
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Old Settlers
Lodge
Concent
Siack
Sparachute
Court House
M. E. Church
Clark County
Joseph G Cannon
E R E Kimbraugh
Bootleggers at the Fair Result in Fines and Jail
Jerry Moyle from Chicago pleaded guilty to bootlegging at the Martineville fair and received a $75 fine plus 20 days in jail. Tom Brown, a local resident, was discharged after it emerged he only bought liquor on Worthy Moyle’s orders to obtain evidence.
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Hatel Davison
Jerry Moyle
Chicago
Shekels
Martineville Fair
Tom Brown
Raris
Burglars Visit the City Reported in Local Break-ins
Last Saturday night two houses were entered in Marshall and an attempt made on a third. At James Claypool’s thieves took two suits of clothes gold watch and about five dollars in cash. Frank Lupher’s home yielded a quartz suit and jewelry. An attempted break into H R Longaker’s residence failed.
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Marshall
James Claypool
Frank Lupher
H. R.longaker
Eastern Illinois Teachers Association Meet in Charleston
The 18th annual meeting of the Eastern Illinois Teachers Association will be held in Charleston on October 14 and 15. The program was prepared with care and leading educators will speak on subjects of interest to teachers. Attendance urged for those seeking to stay abreast of the profession.
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Eastern Illinois. Teachers‘ Association
Charleston
Sac
Delegates Organize 18th District Republican Committee
Seventy five delegates to the congressional convention in Danville met with Speaker Cannon at an Elks dinner then held a smoker. The 18th district committee organized with W. R. Jewell Danville named chairman and Dr T C McCord Paris secretary. Resolutions endorsed Taft and pledged party support.
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Danville
Cannon
Elks Club
Eighteenth District
W. R.kewell
C. P. Hitch
Paris
Walter Brewer
Toledo
Ed Jeffers
Kankakee
J. W. Lewis
Clark County
Richard Meents
Ashbum
W. R. Jewell
T. C. McCord
Tafts
18Th
Death of an Oild Soldier
Joseph Stewart longtime Marshall resident died Friday at his North Sixth Street home after a long kidney illness at age 71. Civil War veteran of Company H 21st Illinois Gen Grants old regiment, burial service by Grand Army at the cemetery. Funeral Sunday at U B church conducted by Rev E M Pierson drew a very large attendance. He leaves a wife seven sons and two daughters.
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Joseph Stewart
Marshall
North Sixth Street
21St Ilinois
Mrs Amanda Reed Pioneer Resident Died At 89 In Marshall
Mrs Amanda Reed born Amanda Thomas in Paris Ohio on December 15 1821 married Mortimer F Reed on December 12 1842. The couple moved to Clark county then settled near Casey before she became a long time Marshall resident. Survived by three children Sarah Setter Timothy Reed and Dora Janney funeral at family home this afternoon.
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Amanda Reed
Amanda Thomas
Paris
Stark County
Ohio
Mortimer F Reed
Clark County
Casey
Marshall
Sarah Setter
Knox
Ind
Timothy H. Yieed
Dora Janmey
Tent Meeting Concludes After Three Day Revival
Revival managers ended the Vewell Evangelistic meetings on Sunday evening citing the festival and recent events as too great a burden for the week. A total of 83 conversions occurred with many joining the Christian church and others transferring to Baptist Congregationalist or United Brethren churches. Mr Yeuel moved from Hers to Olney.
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Vewell
Christian Church
The
Baptist
Congregationalist
United Brethren Churches
Yeuel
Olney
Pastor A M Wickland to resign after term ends
Baptist pastor A M Wickland informs church officials he will seek release at year’s end in November. He leaves with good will as he plans field work and likely to base headquarters in Marshall.
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A M. Wickland
the Baptist Church
Marshall
Death of Barbara Baird in Waldron Ark
Barbara Baird seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George O Baird died yesterday in Waldron Arkansas from tonsillitis after a brief illness. The body will arrive here about noon tomorrow and the funeral will be private. News of the illness only reached the family after her death was confirmed.
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Barbara
George O. Baird
Waldron
Ark
Republican State Convention Distinctly Harmonious in Springfield
The Springfield convention directed by Governor Deneen focused on trustee nominations for the University of Illinois and a party platform. Notable face Uncle Joe Cannon spoke to applause. platform items include civil service extension anti pass law and initiative referendum.
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Springfield
Deneen
University of Illinois
Joe Cannon
Mary E. Busey
Urbana
W. H. Abbott
Chicago
Otis W. Holt
Geneseo
United States
Sena
Martinsville Fair a Great Success Despite Crowds
The Martinsville fair last week enjoyed good weather and strong attendance making it one of the best meetings yet. Exhibits across all divisions were strong with several exceptionally fine displays and new exhibit facilities praised as a major improvement. Thursday drew large crowds with Vandalia transportation heavily taxed by Marshall residents. Further details are provided in the Martinsville correspondence.
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Martinsville
Melrose Marriage Licenses Listed In Lottery-Style Entries
The Melrose area records show multiple marriage licenses issued, including Ray Cornwell to Oma Nidey and Grover Weaver to Cora B Hill. Other couples include Casey Newton Buckley to Keenes, Ida M Kite to Chas M Reasor, Nettie Burger to Ernest C Stephens, Sylvia J Davee to Harry Hurlburt, and Mildred Clark to L. Johnson.
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Ray Cornwell
Melrose
Oma Nidey
Grover Weaver
Johnson
Cora B Hill
Casey Newton Buckley
Keenes
Ida M Kite
Casey
Chas. M Reasor
Martinsville
Nettie Burger
Ernest C. Stephens
Charleston
Sylvia J. Davee
Harry
Hurlburt
Mildred Clark
Insurgent Candidate Alex Baker Bids Independent Sheriff Run
The Arcola Record Herald notes Alex Baker, a Republican sheriff candidate, rejects party decisions and announces an independent bid. The paper states it will oppose him from start to finish in this race.
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Alex Baker
Sheriff
Agin
Arcola Record- Herald
Symmes township ex tax collector sued over shortage
Tax Collector in Symmes township Edgar county once attempted suicide last spring and disappeared after being charged with a 1400 dollar shortage. He and his bondsmen are sued by the county treasurer for the missing funds.
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Cleveland Eldredge
Symmes Township
Edgar County
Harry Norris Marries Maud in Bay City Texas
Harry Norris son of George Norris, a rice farmer in eastern Texas, married on Tuesday evening at the bride’s home in Bay City Texas. The ceremony linked two local families and confirms a new union in the community.
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Harry Norris
George Norris
Texas
Maud
Bay City
Texay, Ck
Water Works for Westfield Special Election Result
Westfield voters approved the water works and sewer proposition at a special election. 94 ballots favored the improvement while 64 were against.
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Westfield
Pastor Resigns After Tense Tent Meeting
In a surprise move at the Christian church Sunday evening Elder R. Russell offered his resignation as pastor of six months amid ongoing friction. He had twice before offered to resign, rumors linked him to a congregant, trustees met Sunday and asked for his resignation. Russell plans to return to Howell, Michigan.
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R. Russell
Christian Church
Russell
the Herald
Tommyrot
Howell, Mich
Paid in Full at Pythian Theatre sparks nationwide acclaim
United Play Co presents Eugene Walter's Paid in Full at the Pythian Theatre on Tuesday Oct 4. The drama is hailed as the greatest and most entertaining of recent years and has drawn record crowds in New York and beyond. Reviewers call it a sensational hit with strong human interest and vivid realism.
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Pythian Theatre
United Play Co
Eugene Walter
New York
Broadway
Obituary of Nancy M Low of Wabash Township Indiana
Nancy M Low born July 15 1844 in Parke County Indiana died September 23 1910 at her home in Wabash Township aged 66 years 2 months 6 days Funeral services were held at Beth El church conducted by Rev D H Rupp She is survived by two sons William and Perry Low eleven grandchildren two orphan girls Alice Scheckard Clinton Ind and May Swettzer of this place one brother and two sisters William Low Marshall Becky Green Clinton Ind and Emily Pine Wabash Township Also many friends who knew her for a cheerful smile and helping hand She led a consistent Christian life and died in the full Christian hope.
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Nancy M Low
Parke County
Ind
Wabash Township
Bethel
D H Rupp
William
Perry Low
Alice Scheckard
Clinton, Ind
May Swettzer
Prize for Clark County farmers hitting 100 bushels per acre
State board of agriculture offers a prize to farmers with 100 bushels per acre. The writer asks Clark County farmers who meet the target to report by Oct. 3, including acres in the field and any extra heavy yields of oats or wheat.
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State Board of Agriculture
Ike Durrett Acquitted in Danville Liquor Boat Case
Ike Durrett was found not guilty in federal court at Danville last week after being arrested at York months earlier on charges of selling liquor from a boat. The verdict ends the liquor operation allegations against him.
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Ike Durrett
York
Danville
Evangelical Church Notice for October 2 1910
Zion Church Bigi Creek Sunday service at 10 30 am with preaching by Meshal at 7 30 pm Bp Nitsche to preach at the mission tests r8e
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Evangelical Church
Zion Church
Bigi Creek
Meshal
Mission at St Mary's closes after successful week
Rev P J McCorry of Chicago led St Mary's mission from Sept 18 with services at 6 8 and 9 each morning and evening. 51 children received first holy communion at 8 am Mass, and a grand procession and Passion Play story drew a full house.
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St. Mary’s Church
P J McCorry
Chicago
St. Mary's
Fr. McCorry
Fr. McCorpy
Our Lady of Mt. Carmie
Frs. Healey
Heslin
Frs. McCorry
Healey
Panorama of cornfields and Illinois farming wealth
A National Magazine excerpt describes Illinois as a vast corn state with coal mines beneath fields. It notes extreme heat in Springfield, the appeal of a Chicago to Mississippi waterway, and farmers backing the project to move products to world markets.
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Carre
Chicago
Illinois
China
Springfield
Lincoln
Mississippi
National Magazine
Oil Wells Prosper in Bellaire Crawford Area
New wells last week total 87 across the Illinois field with 61 in Crawford County, 18 in Lawrence, 4 in Clark and single wells in Marion Montgomery Bond and Fayette. Drillers report two oil pays at 650 and 900 feet and century producers are common. 19 dry holes. Total production reached 5626 barrels.
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Bellaire
Crawford
Johnson Township
Ilinois
Crawford County
Lawrence
Clark
Marion
Montgomery
Bond
Fayette
Romance Ends In Victory As Couple Wed At Oliver
Last spring 19 year old Frank Eldredge attempted suicide after being forbidden to marry Mildred Mainard. Last week the stern parents relented and the couple were permitted to marry.
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Frank Eldredge
Oliver
Mildred Mainard
Kilborn Relocates to Glendale Neighborhood Boom
Glendale California September 20 We are settled at 1128 West 10th Street Glendale in the San Fernando Valley near Tropico. The area is booming with rising property values lots selling from 500 to 1850 dollars. Electric lights water gas and telephone service and a double track interurban line to Los Angeles and Casa Verga se plus surrounding towns. The interurban carries thousands daily and Brady reports income around 500 dollars a day. The writer notes many local changes including schools and residents moving in with new homes.
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Glendale
Calif
West 10Th Street
California
San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles
Tropico
Casa Vergase
Los Geles
Long Beach
Brady
Effie Jumper
Lone’ Beach
M D Mills
Ida Mitchell
Long Beath
Will Fishback
Cities
Marshall High School
Prriecipal
Orange High School
Mason Fishback
Pete Lake
Venice
Samal
Sese
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Eastern Illinois Teachers
Hijianis Naresa
Sd Sl
Taylor
Brea
Barbara Baird
University Truste
Minority
Representa
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Hainois
Tor
Coles
St Mary's
H. Castel
Praubenear
Kilborn
Q. L. Kubéra
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