ForgerY attempt charges against Mrs Davis in Marshall
Mrs Luella Davis 28 with infant attempted forgery in Marshall on checks from a non existent Montrose bank. She named Anna O Neal and visited Allison Sisters Booth Handy Keifer Drug Co M Grabenheimer Sons to secure goods. Preliminary hearing waived bond set at 600 with Charles Lutz posting bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Davis
Marshall
Allison Sisters
Booth and Handy
Keifer Drug Company
M. Grabenheimer
Anna O’neal
First National Bank of
Montrose
Paris
France
Squire Craig
Charles Lutz
Birthday Surprise for Seventeenth Birthday in Clarksville
Miss Mabel Hornbrook was honored Friday night September 24 with a birthday party by local youths in Clarksville. Refreshments followed by games, with attendees including Mabel Claypool Jessie Clapp Edna Fox Madge Hollingsworth Pearl Fox Lillie Johnson Clara Fox Mary Combs Jessie Buser Lucy Buser Grace S Buser Bertha Washburn Mabel Babcock Cecil Babcock Leslie Clapp Marlon Clapp Henry Fox Will Cole Forest Fox Herman Marrs Rollawaley Fern Lucan Percy Murphy Theron Murphy Hughie Hornbrook Foster Hornbrook Mike Reeley Everett ptutsman Leo Hornbrook Jean Reeley Earl Morgan Martin Comba Mildred Faulkaner Aaron Kirchner Delmore Washburn Harry Murphy Pearl Hornbrook Austin Claypool Martha Pearce Ray Hornbrook Thelma Pearce Oscar Kirchner Ray Buser Roxie Buser Floyd Hogue Virgil Fox Mabel Hornbrook Lois Lycan Lawrence Lycan Minnie Hornbrook Carl Buser Violet Wade and families from Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Mabel Hornbrook
Mabel Claypool
Jessie Clapp
Edna Fox
Madge Houllingsworth
Pearl Fox
Lillie Johnson
Clara Fox
Mary Combs
Jessie Buser
Lucy Buser
Grace S Buser
Bertha Washburn
Mabel Babcock
Cecil Babcock
Leslie Clapp
Marlon Clapp
Henry Fox
Will Cole
Forest Fox
Herman Marrs
Rollawaley
Fern Lucan
Percy Murphy
Theron Murphy
Hughie Hornbrook
Foster Hornbrook
Mike Reeley
Everett Ptutsman
Leo Hornbrook
Jean Reeley
Earl Morgan
Martin Comba
Mildred Faulkaner
Aaron Kirchner
Delmore Washburn
Harry Murphy
Pearl Hornbrook
Austin Claypool
Martha Pearce
Ray Hornbrook
Thelma Pearce
Oscar Kirchner
Ray Buser
Roxie Buser
Floyd Hogue
Virgil Fox
Lois Lycan
Lawrence Lycan
Minnie Hornbrook
Carl Buser
Violet Wade
Decatur
James Lycan
Kate Hornbrook
They Also Ran in County Surveyor Primary Race
The Republican primary ticket for county surveyor carried no single name. Geo Lafferty was nominated while votes also went to S. D. Cochenour, C. T. Briscoe, John Wiley, R. B. Boyd, Oscar Slusser, Harry Baker, Charles Claypool, C. M. Sullins, O. A. Keiser, Roy Wells, Charles Hawkins, and David Swickerd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Lafferty
S. D. Cochenour
C. T. Briscoe
John Wiley
R. B. Boyd
Oscar Slusser
Harry Baker
Charles Claypool
C. M. Sullins
O. A. Keiser
Roy Wells
Charles Hawkins
David Swickerd
Campaign pamphlets misdelivered to Marshall resident marked dead
In Marshall Illinois the local post office received campaign literature for a man now absent and marked as deceased on envelopes. B L T says another citizen, Sam Rider, had a campaign document returned stamped Dead Left no address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. IL
Big Church Meeting at Cooper's Chapel Near Marshall
The annual Mlinws Eldership of the Churches of God met at Cooper's Chapel near Marshall from Sept 19 to 22. Rev J S Walls opened the ministerial session on Friday. Rev E Barbour preached a revival sermon at night. Sunday saw large crowds and inspired services reflecting historic leadership gatherings.
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Mlinws
The
Churches of God
Cooper’s Chapel
Marshall
J. S. Walls
E. Barbour
Coopers Chapel
Ptepis
Lloyd Bartlett to Marry Dorothy I Field in Webster Groves
Announcement of Lloyd A Bartlett and Dorothy I Field of Webster Groves St Louis Mo to marry likely in November. Bartlett former Marshall boy served in France with the 138th Infantry 35th Division attended the American E F University Beaune France and holds leadership posts in Webster Groves including American Legion Post 172 and a large Bible class. He works for Geo D Barnard Stationery Co in St Louis and resides at 425 Summit Ave Webster Groves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd A. Bartlett
Dorothy I. Field
Webster Groves
St. Louis
Marshall
Lloyd
Fred J. Bartlett
France
138Th Infantry
American E. F. University
Beaune
Webster Groves Memorial Post No
American Legion
City
Geo. D. Barnard Stationery Co
Summit Avenue
Porter Improves After Ohio Car Crash
M W Porter, injured when an automobile was carelessly driven at Findlay Ohio, is improving. Most wounds have healed but neck stiffness is being examined by X ray to determine extent.
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The
Herald
M. W. Porter
Findlay
Ohio
New U. B. Pastor Appointed Here in Barton NL
Rev. C A Curtis of Barton NL is named pastor of the United Brethren church here. Rev. Pellum moves to Potomac Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C .A. Curtis
Barton, NL
United Brethren Church
Pellum
Potomac
Illinois
Death of Dorothy Geisert
Dorothy Geisert six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Geisert died Tuesday evening. Funeral at the residence Thursday at two o clock with Rev J E McCoy officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Geisert
Frank Geisert
J. E. McCoy
Horseshoes as talismans in 18th 19th century belief
The belief in horseshoe luck spread widely at the turn of the 18th to 19th centuries. Lord Nelson reportedly nailed a horseshoe to the Victory mast, and many towns displayed horseshoes over doorways as a common superstition.
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Lord Nelson
Wood Sold by the Pound Circassian Walnut Notes
Circassian walnut logs are sold by the pound or ten with the heartwood used. The logs are heavy and do not float. Introduced to Italy from Persia as early as 116 B C The best figured wood comes from crooked irregular logs.
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Italy
Persia
Honesty Quips on Virtue and Practicality
A quotation notes honesty as a virtue pursued for its own sake. It argues those who refrain from stealing due to fear of failure are not truly honest, only discreet, reflecting on ethics and self restraint.
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Robert Quillen
Saturday Eventing Post
Beetles' Blood Used By Natives To Cure Warts
A Peruvian doctor reports that native people use blood from local beetles to treat warts. The remedy supposedly whitewashes the growths as if cauterized by acid.
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Peru
Red Ink Stains on Linen Treated with Mustard Remedy
Freshly made mustard spread on red ink stains on table linen for about half an hour then sponged off removes all trace of ink.
Harding speech endorses hard line on League and peace path
The statement lauds Senator Harding as the decisive leader who would steer America away from Wilson Cox positions and Democratic wobbling. It argues the public rejected the Wilson administration and urges entrusting future steps to Harding, portraying him as the statesman guiding world peace with firm resolve. WILL H. HAYS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
League of Nations
Wilson
Cox
America
Will H. Hays
GOOD WORK IN SCHOOLS IN CLARK COUNTY
Harold Bright reports Clark county schools started well with all locations provided for. Updates include Get-together Day in Liberty district led by Miss Mae Chadwick with meetings, talks, and a watermelon concert. Livingston library fund gains over 25 dollars. Casey papers praised. next meeting October 1. County institute runs October 11 to 14 with L W Ragland Lulu Hill and Jonathon Rigdon as instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bright
Clark County
Spiketown
Pearly Babcock
Jackson
Ralph Hix
Darn
Edna Prevo
Ola Richart Possum Ridge
Rachel Baugh
Union
Golda Thompson
Baggs
Golda Lowe Machlan
Mabel Kuhn
Brown
Rachael I. Scott
Perisha
Gladys Lee
Oak Hill
Myrta Hull
Livingston
Casey
County Association
County Institute
Charleston
L. W. Ragland A
Court House Weddings at Court House Saturday
Two wedding ceremonies performed by Squire Thomas Craig. Harrison Stump aged 81 of Greenup wed Mary A. Robinson 63 of Paris. Elbridge A. Click 21 wed Margaret Foster 21, both of Casey.
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Court House
Squire Thomas Craig
Harrison Stump
Greenup
Mary A. Robinson
Paris
Elbridge A. Click
Margaret Foster
Casey
Marriage licenses issued in several unions
Horace Crumlin aged 29 of West Union marries Golda Eaton aged 19 of West Union. Harrison Stump aged 81 of Greenup marries Mary A. Robinson aged 63 of Paris. Wm Cunningham aged 25 of Anderson township marries Rachael Jaye Bach aged 18 of Martinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Crumlin
West Union
Golda Eaton
Harrison Stump
Greenup
Mary A. Robinson
Paris
Wm. Cunningham
Anderson Township
Rachael Jaye Bach
Martinsville
Real estate transfers list shows multiple parcel trades
Wayne E Fichenor transfers land 25-12-14 for 14035 to Claybourne Lee. Several transfers involve A L Chrysler including multiple Lot Casey parcels and other properties. Other entries include 40 acres 19-10-13 for 4000 from Arthur Athey to A H Hix and 401 Acres 22-10-14 for 4000 from Anna C Ambrose to Frank N Cummins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne E. Fichenor
Claybourne Lee
J. H. Williams
A. L. Chrysler
Casey
R. B. Fitzpatrick
W. M. Abraham
Allie Lee
Ella Rexwinkie
O. BE. Fancher
H. J. Middleton
Arthur Athey
A. H. Hix
Fred McFarland
Anna C. Ambrose
Frank N. Cummins
E. R. Rusk
James BH. Dell
Ellis Sherer
James H. White
Eli Williamson
James Low
R. &. Hunt
Rose O'Halloran
Marshall
County Court Hears Two High Profile Cases This Week
A jury trial over a 15 year old Grace Greenwell ended with a sealed verdict that she remains with her father George Greenwell of Martinsville while Ernie O Bennett’s petition sought removal. In a separate action Henry and Julia Reynolds sued the State Aid road over land, resulting in a $480 jury verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie O. Bennett
Grace Greenwell
George Greenwell
Martinsville
Miss Greenwell
Henry
Julia Reynolds
Court records show assault case against Grace Greenwell
George Greenwell charged by the state with assault and battery upon his 15 year old daughter Grace. Jack Watson, principal witness, was fined $2500 and costs Monday in Squire Craigs court after a six man jury found him guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Greenwell
Grace
Jack Watson
Squire Craig
Band Concerts Close Season With High Praise
The Marshall Chamber of Commerce Band closed its Thursday night concert season last week. Few nights were skipped and the band’s work is praised as well above average. Calls on the band exceeded their capacity, signaling strong prospects for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Congregational Service Notes Dr Thomas Preaches The Glory of Man
The pastor Dr Clark S Thomas will preach Sunday morning on The Glory of Man. The Sunday School orchestra will be featured. The evening lecture will discuss Uncle Sam's Affairs on the Pacific Coast. The address stems from years of travel and residence in that area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark S. Thomas
Uncle Sam
Pacific Coast
Red Men Elect Dunn Representative for Springfield Trip
The Red Men held a Monday night meeting with seven taking the adoption degree. A good crowd attended and after the work was completed ice cream was served. Jas W Dunn was elected Representative to attend the State Council at Springfield October 11 12 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas W Dunn
Springfield
Remarkable Record L A Gridley Visits Hutchinson Home
L A Gridley brother in law of J A Hutchinson has a long record of service. He enlisted in the 2nd Michigan Infantry in March 1864 and served until Lee's surrender on April 9, 1865. For 40 years he has worked at the Treasury in Washington as teller in the Redemption Division and is past commander of Burnside Post No 8 G A R in Washington. He attended the national encampment at Indianapolis.
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L. A Gridley
J A Hutchinson
Hutchinson
C V Gridley
Dewey
Manila Bay
Gridley
L E. Gridley
2Nd Michigan Infantry
Lee
Treasury Department
Washington
Treasurer's Office
Burnside
Department Potomac G A. R
Washington DC
Indianapolis
Obituary of Irwin McHenry Civil War veteran
Irwin McHenry born July 17 1844 in Ohio county Indiana died September 15 1920. He married Zella A Downey May 7 1865 and had five children, two sons Alvin of Fontanet Indiana and Edward at home, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He joined the Methodist church in early life and served in the Civil War. Short services were held at the house Friday at 9 00 a m Rev Baliff officiating, then Baptist church services at Clarksville with burial in Clarksville cemetery.
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Irwin McHenry
Hugh
Anna McHenry
Ohio County
Indiana
Zella A. Downey
Alvin McHenry
Fontanet
Ind
Edward McHenry
Methodist Church
Baliff
Baptist Church
Clarksville
Marshall Hobos Hold Tramps Convention Campfire Meet
Around Will English’s farm 24 men attended a tramp convention Friday night sharing supper and stories. Afterward the group paraded the streets and spent time at Duncan’s Drug Store with Judge JI W Graham hosting. Prizes went to Jay Swern for the biggest lie and M Jennings for the most natural costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will English
Duncan’s
JI W Graham
Jay Swern
M Jennings
Birthday Surprise From Sunday School Class
A surprise was planned and carried out at the home of Mrs Hettie Cooper by her Sunday School class. Members included Ernest and Flossie Bartholomew, Golden and Floe Doolittle, Lewis Hamilton, Cecil Bennett, Ray Staley, Cecil Calvin Pearl, Grace Richard Stilton, Hazel Staley and Vern Cooper, Mable Cooper, Glenn and Ruby Cooper, Roy Lingafelter, Ollie Lingafelter, Fannie and Elsie Elliot, Fay and Esther Elliot, Dennis Cooper, Thelma Davis, and Orpha Spaugh. Two years ago the class formed Tri Mu meaning Tried and True with eight members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettie Cooper
Roy
Ollie Lingafelter
Fannie
Elsie Elliot
Fay Davis
Easter Elliot
Dennis Cooper
Thelma Davis
Orpah Spaugh
Tri Mu
Resolutions of Respect for James Hood
Resolutions honor James Hood who died September 22, 1920. The Seminole Tribe No 23, Order of Red Men of Mar expresses condolences to his family and notes his diligent work for freedom friendship and charity within the tribe. A copy of the resolutions is sent to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hood
Ponemah
Order of Red Men of
Marshall
Linds
Let George Do It Plan for Reform Reactions
A satirical note trims a plan to solve all problems by reforming mankind as amusing when attempted on the other fellow. The observation suggests the folly of a single-handed cure for broad social ills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Country merchants urge thrift store ads to draw shoppers
Local merchants complain that travel advertising and autos drain trade from the country store. They urge inviting patrons through home papers columns to bring customers back, noting ads and gasoline guidance could steer buyers to the right stores.
Casey citizen killed by train at Central avenue crossing
Wm. R. Lucas, a longtime Casey resident and store clerk, was fatally struck by the bob passenger train at the Central avenue crossing while walking with a suit to be cleaned. He died soon after at Dr. Boyd's office. He leaves a wife and two sons, one serving in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R. Lucas
Casey
Bob
Central Avenue
Casey Banner Times
Yanaway Bros
Union Center
Frank
Eugene
Coblenz
Germany
Demand for lime drives county farm supply push
Two cars of limestone for agricultural use were distributed this week at cost by the Marshall Chamber of Commerce from the Vandalia shed. Each car carried more than 70 tons, with most stone going to farmers north of the tracks. The Big Four shed is nearly empty and quarries report no shipments before October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
County Salvation Army Plans Drive in County
The county advisory board of the Salvation Army met in the county superintendent of schools office and outlined a drive to raise 1500 dollars county wide between October 11 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Salvation Army
Infant Ruth Ziegler Obituary 1920
Ruth Lorine Ziegler infant daughter of John and Catherine Ziegler was born February 19 1920 and died September 18 1920. She is survived by father mother one brother two sisters grandmother and other relatives. Funeral at home September 20 2 00 p m conducted by Rev J E McCoy. Interment in Ziegler cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Lorine
John
Catherine Ziegler
J E. McCoy
Ziegler
Big Democratic Barbecue At Martinsville Fair Grounds
Clark county Democrats and friends held a large celebration at Martinsville fair grounds on Thursday. About 2,500 people attended as two beeves were served in barbecue fashion. Speakers praised the party while J Ham Lewis, the Democratic candidate for senator, canceled a planned appearance. The event was regarded as a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Martinsville
Sorarnor
J. Ham Lewis
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Cooper Chapel
Lloyd Bartlett
NEW U. B
Aye
Marshall Hobos
Mickie
A Adlei
William B. Archer
Pennsylvania Lines
Ruth Ziegler
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