Local notices and events from Westfield area and beyond
The town reports fishing season opening with Alderman among anglers. A yearly delinquent tax list is published. Westfield College commencement set for June 16 at 8 AM. U D School festival planned on June first on college grounds. Kester advertises new jewelry and wallpaper. Misskacen delivery issues noted for Casey and Joliet subscribers. Suenirr Connnecty traveled to Joliet with three elected circuit court delegates. The steamboat James Gray will depart Darwin May 22 for Hutsonville with possible Merom trip. round trip fare about $1.25. Memorial Day events planned to honor fallen soldiers with wreaths and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gray
Darwin
Hutsonville
Illinois
Merom
Ind
Files
James” Gray
Railroad workers flock as Rice Line contract awarded
Town buzzes with Railroad men and rumors as the Rice Line contract for the St. Louis Vandalia and Terre Haute project is reportedly awarded Trains now reach Vandalia and by June will extend to Effingham with through service to St Louis and Chicago The railroad will be completed by November under unified management with shanties already rising near town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, Vandalia and
Terre Haute
Indianapolis Journal
Frank Chandler
Columbus, Chicago and
Indiana Central Railway
St. Louis
St. Louis, Vandalia
Vandalia
Effingham
Chicago
Election of officers and executive committee changes at Court House meeting
The Society met at the Court House in Marshall at eleven. Ed Harlan elected president, Daniel Gard vice president, L Booth treasurer, J W Wilkin secretary. The constitution amended to have one Executive Committee per township. Members listed from Dolson to York. Secretary to notify members within fifteen days. Committee to meet in Marshall on the third Saturday of June. Proceedings to be published in local papers. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty. Society
Court House
Marshall
F. R. Payne
D. Gard
Ed Harlan
J. C. Bryan
Daniel Gard
L. Booth
J. W. Wilkin
O. G. Stephenson
F. B. Ennis
Dolson
John Crosley
Wabash
Squire Mundy
Anderson
Wm. T. Adams
Allen H. Micheal
Auburn
Wm. McFarlan
Martinsville
Hesakiah Griffith
Melrose
Mumford Laws
Westfield
Henry Briscoe
Parker
Joseph Bennett
Johnson
John Winsett
Darwin
Charles Buckner
York
John J. Sewell
Orange
R. R. Scott
Cumberland
Lewis Mane
Douglas
Marshall Messenger
Clark County Herald
Harlan Press
J. W. Witeis
Court Calendar Minutes with Numerous Civil Actions
A long docket lists recognizance forfeitures and recognizance recognizance terms for Abe Harrison and Levi Tingley, various judgments for debt and costs, appeals in several cases, injunctions and partitions. Notable items include a $400 judgment in Harlow vs Moore, mortgage cancellation in Loop vs Wallen, land sales on credit terms, and a divorce decree in Montgomery vs Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Harrison
Jasan
Levi Tingley
Robert B Hunter
Watson
Wm Lowry
John J Weir
Plantiff
Parcel & Cash
A. KR
Jeserick
H.C. Hoseman
Same
J M Harlow
E B Moore
Perry Mullen
Thomas
Orendorff
R Griffith
Meeker Harris
Glenn & Co
W B Hodge
Alvina Struver
E J Hughes
GW Brok
HK C Coleman
Death Notice of Susan Johnson in Darwin Township
Susan Johnson daughter of Johnant Trean Johnson dies on the Vih fest of Lung fever at her father’s residence in Darwin Township. Aged Scars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jotnson
Fatners
Darwin Township
Susan
Johnant Trean Johnson
Local Marriages and Trade Notices From Terre Haute
HINUS-DILKES James Hines marries Eliza J Dilkes at Johnson Township by Esq Cook. SPENCER-SLYDER Dr Nathan Spencer weds Martha Ann Snysler at Henry Park residence with Joe Patten officiating. Stock sale and business notices note watches jewelry and depository of goods by T I Riddle and successors. Public notices describe shop openings, deliveries by Steamer Ben, and promotions by W A Wright and Co with new stock and reduced prices. T Rivpre announces inventory shifts and special inducements at 151 Main St Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinus—Dilkes
Johnson Township
Esq Cook
James Hines
Eliza J Dilkes
Spencer—Slyder
Henry Park
Joe Patten
Nathan Spencer
Martha Ann Snysler
This
Haviyea
G. H. Bascom
T. H. Rivpre
Main St
Terre Haute
Also Mentioned on This Page
Official Paper OF
Clark County
Joan Srovs
R. O Wawkins
D Tanky
Ofice
Allen B. Briscoe
William Hardway
WV T Adams
James Dawsonn
Geo W. Lamnor
Jas. W. Tower
Stephenson
Ofice of Surveyor
Charles Pence
Ofice of County Superintendent of Schools
W R. Grirriry
Orange Township
Spencer
Snyder
Soe Stevens
Hugh Reynold
Cincinnati
Enquirer
Westfield College
A. Hi. Kester
U. D. School
Friends of Sabbath Schools
Suenirr Connecy
Joliet
Anthony Fuller
Casey
Inls
Torre’ Haute Journal
Guear
Geo. A. Hippard’s
Dolalies
Charlies
N. B
W. C. Whitlock
Clark County Agricultural Socie
New York
Emhae
Nice
the Circuit Court
W HH MecDaniel
Peter Weiser
John Slusser
O Langley
Assumpsit
John B Richardson
Wabash R Rco
Interpleader
Archibald C Stark
Als
George Loop
Daniel Wallen
Jefferson Waller
Hiram W Sheets
Cooper
Kuster
Chancery
Weir & Smith
Wi Young
GF Hammond
Margaret Heath
Mark Hare
S.11
RB Sutherland
George A Bandy
Jackson Johnson
Michael York
Pally A Holmes
Helen Dolson
AJ Wilson
S McClure
Trust and Wise
JB Briscoe
P L Boyer
Sarah Boyer
M A Hoffington
Johns
John Scholfild
Robert Huston
Samuel Lindly
Slas Smith
Bill
John A. Montgomery
Elizabeth Montgomery
Redmon and
Redmon Va
Trustees
T. I. Riddle
H. Bascom
Catt and C
W. A. Wright and Co
Ben
Rivpre
Poue
Bonnets
Nats
M. ST S
MD Crookshank
Sangamo
Old Sangamo
Springfield
Ill
James McCare
Hugh Reynolds
George Raimbolt
Hamilton St
Eastside
York Iinois
Robert Lacy
Uffice
Rob
J_CULVERWELL
M D
Jonn P
Krentz
Wm. Lycan Dr
A.J McDaniel
William LY
AJ McDaniel
A.d McDaniel
Richards & CO
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
Vani
M& Wasted
Miss Snediker
Me&sender
Millovwery
M. Sutton
Pabile Square
John Serwic
John Ser Iie
Clark
Islimois
Jane
Lovinia
Josiah F Martin
Ball's
Nists
RL Ball
Terre Haute Indiana
McKean & Co
Main Street
Terre-Haute
Indiana
Emporstu
J P Krrentz
Montgomery House
Montgomery Mouse Marshall
Dollar Store
Lake Strelet
Ue Sholssaler
Impo
Ropean
Avibg
Srms
Noston
Bette Mealler
Circe
Annand
Cyriaco
Terremaute
Japan
United States
Golden-Lio
ST Domingo
Cummand
Ipiles &c , &c
P. EE
Tuttie
T. H. Riddle
G. N. Bascom
C&c
Roparin
Nildewells
Herz & Arnold
B. Weiz
Lares
Erinoine
Marehall
GoAsSi Ippard
Main Streekt
Cer- ToHante Inds
Sherz
Charles Strever
FOUR
Klaas
Wollen
Pisshodt Steel
Wefset
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