Iron Horse Claims Victim Near Big 4 Track
The mangled body of Edward L. Gibson of Dayton Ohio was found on the east side of the Big 4 track near Schu s gnecker s farm. He fell from a northbound train and was taken to the Banke morgue. An inquest was held with a coroner’s inquiry as the body was shipped to his mother Mrs. Bessie Petta in Dayton, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee
John A. Sweet
Seymour Hurst
Banke
Om H
Edward L. Gibson
Dayton
Ohio
W. OC. Howell
Egowal
Tennessee
Hawke
Bessie Petta
Second National Peace Congress Set for Chicago May 3 5 1909
Announcement for the Second National Peace Congress in Chicago from May 3 to 5 1909. Delegates urged from peace and arbitration societies governments chambers of commerce colleges and more. Royal L Melendy secretary will provide reception hotels and program details.
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Chicago
New York
Soy
Great Briain
Inany
France
Japan
China
America
Peace and Arbitration Societies
Bar
Chambers of Commerce
Congress
Royal L. Melendy
Becond National Peace Co
Adama Street
Chicago Ii
Injunction Sought After Altercation Over Property Fence
John Flowery and Lee N Beauchamp clashed Friday morning at Atyeck Beachamp over a proposed line fence. Beauchamp suffered a bruised cheekbone with a flat-edged ax reported. A warrant was sworn charging Flowers with a scaut with deadly reapen and he appeared in circuit court on bond of 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flowery
Lee N. Beauchamp
Beauchamp
Swern
Flowers
Esau
Cirealb
City Election Yields Largest Historic Turnout and Shifting Power
In a quietly conducted city election, the Independent and Local Option tickets won key posts. Mayor Louis Doll and John Henry Clerk led victories, with Republicans sweeping Aldermen seats and the full Democratic city ticket also cited as elected amid reports of heavy fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Hurst
Ind
R. H. Bradley L.O
Hurst
E. A. Lockard
Frank Brosaman
Lockard
Wm. Lutz
A. R. Deaner
L. O
Lutz
E. D. Jones
Arthur Poorman
Poorman
Wm. Low LO
Low
E. M. Duncan
A. L. Hybarger
L. O. Duncan
E. C. Claypool
A. J. Garver LO
Claypool
Joe Forbeck
James Mellirath
LO. Forbeck
Louis Doll
Giles Miller
Fartineville
John Henry Clerk
Art Ballard Treas
C. A. Horral
Fred Sinclair
Walter Kendall
CU. B. Waterford
John E. Walls
Casey
H. C. Reinoehl
B. S. Ready
Trena
Gto Paris
Yesrai
A- Daeacsity
Tte
Marshall Steam Laundry Changes Hands Wins Remodeling
The Marshall Steam Laundry has again changed ownership with Mr. W. L. Sheppard taking charge. The building has been remodeled and cleaned, new machinery installed, and the establishment is now located on East Main Street, inviting inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Steam Laundry
W. L. Sheppard
Paris
Sheppard
East Main
Robber McAllister Captured in Terre Haute
John McAllister, an alleged accomplice in the Big 4 robbery, returned to Terre Haute to visit his sweetheart and was arrested for complicity. He claims to have tied Cottam and Lambdin and is jailed there as investigators pursue more suspects in the conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McAlliater
Terre Haute
Orme
Cottam
Lambdin
McAllister
Sacred Concert at Congregational Church on April 25
A sacred concert will be given at the Congregational church on Gun day evening April 25 by Miss Helen Hite Miss Alvina Nitache and others, assisted by a trained chorus. Rev. ur W pastor and Prof. J. L. Pricer of the High School accompany. You are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Peetette
Helen Hite
Alvina
Nitache
Frank Cole
Frank D. Firmin
Ur W
J. L. Pricer
Surveyor in Court House Incomplete Local Court Note
Fragmentary OCR reads about a surveyor in a courthouse and a discussion at a board of supervisors meeting. The readable bits mention extending information regarding a survey and related matters, with limited legible names or dates.
Lot Giveaway Sparks Wide City Interest in South Park Addition
The South Park addition lot sale drew about 2 000 registrants for a free drawing on April 1. A 45‑man pool claimed the winning ticket but paid $25 to release their claim. Bohn of Darwin bid cash for a plot, with half of any sale going to a church named by the buyer, Darwin M. church chosen. Eighty lots on South 4th 5th and 6th streets sold well, price range 150 to 825 dollars.
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South Park
Hill Farm
George Kramer
Casey
Martinsuille
West York
West Union
James ‘Bohn
Darwin
Supervisors Organize New Board and Elect Nash Chairman
The board of supervisors met to organize the new term and re elect James Nash of Casey as chairman. Party balance is nine Democrats and six Republicans, with committee chairmanships held by Democrats. The session adjourned after addressing routine business and slated continuation at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning.
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Petro Lab
Cree Srp
James Nash Dem
Casey
Schafer
Williamson Schwartz
Poor
Beasley
Bee- 800
Craig
Archer
Elledge Insurance
Thompson
Evans
Shafter
Schwartz
Cooper
Epperson
Madden Beeson Elledge
Williamson
Interurban
R. A
Elledge
Rules Nash
Byram
Madden
Oil & Gas
Schafer, Beeson
Cooper, Beasley
Wells Drill Progress in York Township Farms
The Mitchell farm well in York township reaches 600 feet with salt water spilling over hindering progress. A gas pocket at about 400 feet was weak. A second well site is chosen nearby while work resumes on the Hill farm well aiming for 2000 feet within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
York Township
Ork
Hill
Church Hosts Mr and Mrs A B Math Friday
Last Friday year number of the members athe Christian church is the home of Mr and . A. B. Math.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athe Christian Church
and . A. B
Moody Bible Institute Plans Special Summer Course
The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago announces a special Summer Course on Bible study and methods of Christian work with focus on Gospel music and evangelistic singing. Lecturers include Dr. R A Torrey Dr James M Gray Dr C J Scofield Dr William Evans and others. Open air tent and evangelistic meetings will be held daily as part of the program opening September 7 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody Bible Institute
Nin
R.A. Torrey
James M. Gray
C. J. Scofeild
William Evans
L. W. Munhall
George Soltau
George O. Bachman
H. W. Pope
Institute Place
Mias
C. A. Cary
la Salle Avenue
Chicago
Judicial Primary results announced for rebel rebellion race
The official results of the Judicial Primary held on the thirteenth have been released with Thompson leading 7816 votes, Marshall 71685, Love 6750, Neal 6254, Dyas 4067, Molintyre 2133.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Marshall
Love
Neal
Dyas
MolIntyre
Rest of season joke on House keeper voting outside city
One of the best jokes of the season targets Captain Ed Harlan, House of Representatives doorkeeper, who stayed home to vote in the city election. He recalled he moved outside city limits nearly twenty years ago and was not entitled to vote in the city election during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Harlan
House of Representatives
Sunday church notices across associations
Evangelical Association church notices list services on Sunday April 25. Jon Big Creek hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. Marshall church Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 2 30 p m. Emanuel Grandurn Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m. Pastor J Nitache.
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Evangelical Association
Sunaaypril
Jon Big Creek
Marshall Church
Emanuel Grandurn
J. Nitache
Three Sons Born to Carey Hall Family in Oliver
Mr and Mrs Carey Hall of Oliver welcome three sons born within three years. First son born April 5 1908, second April 19 1908, latest April 15 1909. The parents appear healthy and vigorous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Hall
Oliver
City School Election Highlights Board of Ed Race
Voters chose a single president candidate and members of the City Board of Education in a Saturday election. H Bradley elected as president, W Hollenbeck noted among board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bradley
Ye Wieder
WT. Hollenbeck Wiepers
Clark County Farmers Institute Sets January Meeting
The Clark County Farmers Institute will meet in Marshall January 12 to 14 1910. Subjects include rock phosphate and fertilizer with S Q Hopkins possibly presenting, concrete farm construction and highway work, birds of Minviis with stereopticon views, domestic science and health, a corn school, and prize premiums for boys and township participation. A short course at Urbana is suggested with reports and rewards for best ear and row plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Farmers’ Institute
Marshall
Ofivers
S.Q. Hopkins
State Highway Commission
Urbana
Old Clark
Harry Maurer
Buell Morris
Harry Drake
Obituary of Samuel C Brann 1854 1909 York Clark Co
Samuel C Brann born near Danville Indiana October 26 1854 died April 14 1909 near his York township Clark County of heart failure aged 55 years 5 months 18 days. He married Isabelle Walker February 21 1880 and left no children. Survived by wife a brother James a half-brother eleven nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services were led by I O O P Red Men Woodmen with Rev T C Bailiff at Beulah cemetery burial attended by a large company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel C. Brann
Thomas
Catherine Brann
Danville
Indiana
York Township
Clark County
Melrose
Moses Dolson
Isabelle Walker
Christ
James
T. C
West York
Beulah
Marehall Club Minstrels Claim Best Show Yet
The Marehall club’s annual minstrel night last Friday was reportedly the best show of its class in the city. Despite incomplete presentation, the audience filled the hall and the performers earned high praise for their reputation and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marehall Club
Spring Oil Field Activities Rise with Planned 2000 Ft Tests
Spring work increases in the Central West with initial production rising beyond last period. Drilling across Illinois Kentucky districts resumes with new rigs, experimental work, and a Tidewater link in May. Tests on Mitchell and Hill farms push toward 2000 feet depth as wind damage recovers and wells restart. Average Illinois weekly well output reported at 66 1/2 barrels.
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West
Illinois
Kentucky
Senate
Tia House
Mauch
Ilinoiields
Outeida
Minois
Tidewater Company
Mitchell
York Township
Marshall Township
Birthday Surprise for W. A. Barlow at Auburn Home
A birthday surprise was arranged at W. A. Barlow’s Auburn home by his wife Alu Goth. John Steveny drove Barlow to his home and back, where relatives and neighbors gathered with a large table of refreshments. The afternoon passed in a cheerful, celebratory mood as guests joined in the festivities.
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A.barlow
Auburn
Alu Goth
John Steveny
Barlow
Barlow Pawi
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Gram
Connie
Lee
Warby Elections
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Jandardte
The
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
R. M
Blucorn
East St. Louis
Esteam
Martinville
Buck
Grignene
U. W. Ceark
Farmers Institute
Minstrels
Misels
Berland
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