Ex Governor Wise Dies as Court Sessions Begin
Virginia born ex governor H A Wise is dead. Judge Harlan’s court sits this week. Goss lost money after Tom Allen defeated him. Tweed captured in Spain. John R Eden passed through Tuesday en route south. Peaches sell 75 to 50 cents on the street. Mrs H C Bell went to Huttonville to see ill father. Miss Annie Miller of Lawrenceville visits Mrs Mary Miller. Mellie Kiborn returns from Lafayette Ind after five weeks away. Workmen busy on wagon yard and stables of Warren and Walter Bartlett. Lucius Robinson is Democratic candidate for New York governor and popular. A nine pound boy for Lute Archer. Hawk notes nose not as large as ancestor. Marshall residents enjoy pigeon shooting and eating. Judge John Scholfield at Ottawa for Supreme Court. absent until after election. Prof Wallace will teach music for five cents a week. Hon T R Young of Mattoon has recovered enough to ride out. Jo Martin and Jim Greenough bound for Centennial. police increased by one hundred. Communion services at Presbyterian Church next Sabbath with preparatory meetings Friday and Saturday. Half-fare tickets available at the Depot Saturday for Terre Haute Greenback rally. Sam Cary serves as orator.
Tragic Train Kill Occurs Near Mill Creek Trestle
A man about 55 or 60 was struck and killed by passenger train No 8 near Mill Creek in Clark County Illinois. The engineer, Mr Wells, a skilled conductor, acted quickly but could not avert the fatal impact. The coroner’s inquest found no blame, listing Anton Kumnel as the deceased and noting his U.S. Army discharge documents.
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East Mill Creek
Wells
Harlan
United States Army
Dayton
Ohio
Anton Scummel
Co. & 32Nd
Indiana Volunteers
Anton Kumnel
Mill Creek
Clark County
Ills
J Littlefield
Daniel D Dull
Clay Cork
W. A. Harlan
C Greenoughs
W.e L. Archer
Henry Plasier
J W Anderson Discontinues Bus Line in Paris
J W Anderson has ended his bus line service in Paris where residents are weary of muddy streets and have avoided riding the buses. The decision ends a local transport option after complaints about road conditions and service reliability.
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J. W. Anderson
Paris
Summers Visiting Brother in This City
Albert Summers of Decatur Illinois has been visiting his half brother Edgar Summers in this city for the last few days. He plans to go to Greencastle to attend school.
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Albert Summers
Decatur, Ils
Edgar Summers
Ele
Greencastle
Telegraph Poles Rise Toward Paris and Lawrenceville
Telegraph lines extend from this point toward Paris with poles already erected along the route and additional wires to be strung once reaching Lawrenceville, marking progress on the communication project.
Train Rendered Delayed After Hutsonville Area Accident
The Paris and Danville train was delayed Monday morning due to an accident south of Hutsonville. The train jumped the track and caused some damage but no lives were lost.
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Paris & Danville
Hutsonville
Harbart and Stroud Wed in Ohio Illinois Ceremony
Henry S. Harbart of Somerville Ohio and Maggie Stroud daughter of Mrs Col Boyd Casey Illinois married at home on September 12 conducted by Rev Geo F. Davis.
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Geo F. Davis
Henry S. Harbart
Somerville
Butler County
Ohio
Maggie Stroud
Col. Boyd
Casey Ills
County’s Turmoil Over Rape and Fornication Cases
A local law firm was asked this week to seek redress for a rape case and a bastardy matter. Another attorney advised on liability for fornication, prompting concern over the county’s legal climate and social morals.
Terre Haute Man Visits Sick Mother in City
T. J. Griffith of Terre Haute visited his mother here Tuesday, coming to check on her health as she had been quite ill but is now much improved.
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T. J. Griffith
Terre Haute
City
Os Arbuckle Family Plans Southern Winter Tour
Os Arbuckle and his wife with their child, now at St. Charles, plan to travel through the southern States this winter on their own expense with a first class circus troupe, sharing the journey with the Bridges family.
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Os Arbuckle
St. Charles
Bridges
Evening church supper to aid Metho dist Church basement
Tomorrow evening a church supper is planned in the basement to benefit the congregation. Proceeds support church needs and attendees anticipate a pleasant, enjoyable event with proceeds aiding church activities. A neighbor notes Frost dislikes odorous factories and advises staying indoors at night. George E Clark and wife have returned from a three month visit in the east.
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Methodist Church
Geo. E. Clark
George
City Drug Store Lighting Sale in Marshall
Frost says Marshall is healthy with few sick residents and no long burials expected. The town notes health is good and undertaker books show no deaths for a month or more.
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Frost
Marshall
United States
Governor race notes imply Democrats favored in 1880s
The report names Prof. Allen of Westfield Indiana as regular nominee for governor of an anti secret society party. It questions his electability compared with Hayes and suggests the public leans toward Democrats this year.
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Allen
Westfield
Trial over rights of property in Rabb v Griffin
Tuesday an animated trial before Judge Harlan addressed property rights between Elizabeth Rabb and James Griffin. Ryan appeared for the plaintiff and Fuller for the defense. The judge kept counsel level and the jury found for the plaintiff, Mrs Rabb.
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Harlan
Elizabeth Rabb
James Griffin
Ryan
Fuller
Irs
Samuel Prove and Emma Hoge Wedding Tour
The couple Samuel G C Prove and Emma Hoge of this county were married on the evening of the 8th by Rev Peter Slagle. A large package of delicious cake accompanied the notice. They began their wedding tour to the Centennial. May their bright anticipations be realized.
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Peter Slagle Samuel GC
Emma Hoge
ardent Hayes supporter bets on presidential race near Westfield
A Westfield resident, described as a strong Hayes man, was found offering to bet heavily on the outcome of the presidential contest. The speaker expressed astonishment at the willingness of a local to wager so much on the election and urged sending missionaries to the area.
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Hayes
Chriftain
Westfield
Radical defaulters owe government over five million and a half
The piece accuses the same reforming party of failing to recover over five million and a half dollars owed to the government by defaulters. It notes that at Hayes nomination time the party endorsed Grant’s administration without addressing alleged corruption.
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Hayes
Grants
Postponement of Clark County Agricultural Society Fair
Clark County Agricultural Society officers announce the postponement of the fair due to widespread illness and other causes. President F Blennis and Secretary Benedict lead the note with treasurer Bryan and other officials listed as officers and directors.
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Clark County
Local voters shift party lines and weddings mark city society
Mr E B Moore of Martinsville, formerly a Republican, declares intent to vote Democratic. The piece lauds Van Hayes era critics and hints at civil service reform under Tilden and Hendricks. Also praised is Prof Kilborn and the school staff as well as a quiet city wedding for John Caughlan and Carrie Legore with celebratory notes from local workers.
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E. B. Moore
Martinsville
Moore
Hayes Ranke
Tilden
Hendricks
Terre Haute House Remodeling Impresses Local Guests
The Terre Haute House underwent a thorough remodeling including refitting repainting and enlarging the ground floors. Landlord Mr Ripley and Alphonso Shaw heading the office impressed visitors noting the iron balcony south front and metropolitan standards. The enterprise cost a large sum and aims for strong patronage from Marshall visitors.
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Terre Haute
Terre Haute House
Ripley
Alphonso Shaw
Marshall
County Officials Questioned Over Salaries
The Board of Supervisors investigates complaints against three county officials over salaries. An inquiry began yesterday and will continue until facts are clear. A full report is promised next week. The editor criticizes premature accusations by Mr. M. O. Frost and pledges to condemn wrongdoing only with proven facts. Two charged officials seek re election, making fair proof essential.
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Board of Supervisors
M. O. Frost
Frost
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