Married at Urbana Miss Percival Weds William Fishback
Miss Avie H. Percival of Urbana and William M. Fishback of Marshall wed at the bride’s parents home on Sunday August 22. Rev. James Berkie officiated. The bride, a University of Illinois graduate class of 1906, has been a teacher and active Trinity M E church worker. The groom, a 1900 University graduate, has held notable positions. After the ceremony the couple left for California with Mr Fishback taking a position in Selma high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avie H. Percival
Urbana
William M. Fishback
Marshall
James Berkie
Trinity M. E. Church
University of Illinois
Milford
Ill
Obong
Trinity M. E
Jangth Jn
California
Pishback
Selma High School
Cupid
Ball Players Shine As League Action Unfolds Week 1
Union defeats North Fork 15 to 1 while Sun day tally over Huttonville 46 to 9. West Union players Winfield Bert Fos Martin and Bob Taylor, along with Claude Douthett of Torre Niante to Waterloo, starred in a game where Douthett fanned 14 over imid innings. Bill Riley earned a 4 1 win for Green t Madi on. Green Bay later beat Racine 5 to 4 as Riley struck out 8 in a 64 hit outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
North Fork
Huttonville
Winfield
Bob Taylor
Bert
Fos Martin
West Union
Claude Douthett
Torre Niante
Waterloo
Bill Riley
Sont Innes
Green
Madi
Green Bay
Bast Racine
Wrecking Vault and Ballot Theft Rumors In Paris
Local chatter accuses saboteurs of efforts to wreck a vault and steal ballots in Paris Thursday night. The Paris Beacon’s view is contrasted with claims that the oil boom has drawn many versed in explosive use to the town, similar to nearby Marshall and Mattoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parie
Paris
Apo
Marshall
Ohio Oil Company
Mattoon
Picnic Dinner Honors Hutchison Nieces in Quiet East City Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. James W Hutchison hosted a scenic dinner east of the city last Thursday for nieces Mrs. S R Clark of West Lafayette Indiana Mrs Lillie Downs and Miss Addie Wood of Battle Ground Indiana daughters of the late Rev Aaron Wood. Guests included numerous Hutchison family members and friends with two adult tables and one child table under trees. Ice cream and cake were served in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James. W. Hutchison
City
S. R. Clark
West LaFayette
Ind
Lillie Downs
Addie Wood
Battle Ground
Aaron Wood
Lewis Kendall
Mra
Nelson Hutchison
Walter Hutchison
Joe Hutchison
Mary
James Davison
T. J. Hutchison
Ella Clark
John
Robert
J. W. Mne
Arthur Brown
T- W. Clark
Runaway Matrimonial Knot Tied Then Reunites Couple
Benson Martin arranged a wedding for Jeff Walters and Goldin Mae Jacobs of Vevay Park Cumberland County at the County Clerk’s office after boarding a Vandalia train due at 7 04. Judge Martin joined the couple in matrimony in a spur of the moment ceremony, then they immediately left to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Walters
Goldin Mae Jacobs
Vevay Park
Cumberland County
County Clerks Office
Martin
Engagement announced for Lena Dorothy Ilson in Paris
Paris reported the engagement of Miss Lena Dorothy Ilson daughter of the late Dr W W Wileon of Paris and Robert Norris of Anna In Her uncle Dr W LeAthon has hosted her here for a year The wedding is planned at 304 Weston Street during the Christmas holidays
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lena Dorothy Ilson
W. W. Wileon
Robert Norris
Anna In
Wileon
Dr. W.leathon
James D. Jr
Weetson Street
Faculty Appointed for Marshall Township High School
The Marshall township high school announces its full faculty: Ralph D. Kean of Michigan as superintendent, Paul B. Wood of Chicago English graduate, Charlotte M. Smith of Aurora History, Fannie Andrews of Marshall Mathematics, Eva McKinney of Bloomington Latin and German, Lucy Moore of Tolono Music. School opens Monday September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Township High School
Ralph D. Kean
Michigan
Paul 8. Wood
Chicago
The
Univeral
Charlotte M. Smith
Aurora
Fannie Andrews
Marshall
Eva McKinney
Bloomington
Lucy Moore
Tolono
Barn Fire Destroys Outbuildings Near Town
A frame barn on the Paris road one mile north of town belonging to Robert English was burned along with hay oats and farm machinery. Insurance covers $800 to aid in replacing lost equipment and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert English
Paris Road
Imake
Incomplete historic notice from Swirlenw Gare report
Fragmentary OCR text references a three room house near Bere se sesieee limits and a fruit tree set out at Swirlenw Gare with a number 0008. No clear date or full details available.
Fire Haunts Decatur Citizens Lose Homes and Businesses
Two Marshall men, John Spotty and J. L. Keifer, suffered heavy losses in a Sunday Decatur fire that devastated the heart of the town. Spotty’s pool room and candy shop were ruined, with losses exceeding insurance by about 3000 dollars, while Keifer’s office collapsed under falling wreckage. The blaze, starting about 1 a.m., drew help from Springfield as water shortages hampered efforts until 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
John Spotty
J.L. Keifer
Decatur
Mr. Spotts
Sam
Keifer
Springfield
Paris broom factory lands 75000 broom U S contract
The Wiley-Merkle broom plant in Paris secured a U S Government contract for 75 000 brooms for the army with deliveries to Manila San Francisco and St Louis. The plant uses Illinois broom-corn and leads in turnover, turning out about 400 dozen brooms daily for trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Paris
Army
Wiley
United States
Manila
San Francisco
St. Louis
Expestts
Merkie-Wiley
Oklahoma
Paria
Novel Wedding Sparks Humorous Court House Altar Moment
In Terre Haute a license was granted to John Edwards and Sylvia Martin from Russellville. Witnesses Mrs. Mary Edwards and David Bennett observed the ceremony. Bennett abruptly proposed marriage to Mrs. Edwards, but she declined, and the couple proceeded to wed, a quick, satirical episode at the county clerk’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
John Edwards
Sylvia Martin
Ruseelville
Mary Edwards
Russesville
David Bennett
Sullivan
Ind
Bennett
Edwards
Lower Wabash V B Conference Held at Casry
The Lower Wabash V B church conference at Casry last week drew a large attendance of lay members and ministers. Reports list Marshall in the Weatfield district with Presiding Elder J B Cornnett, and names including D R Seneff, W Muncie, H W Broadstone, S O Broks, B F Daugh, L Cooley A M, and Daisy Bowman among attendees and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. B
Casry
Fudday
Hach
Marshall
Weatfield
Broadstone
New Hebron
O. Broks
B. F. Daugh
Westieool A L. Cooley A. M
Prof. Weatfield College
Daisy Bowman
Electrical wires threaten safety in aging system
The report notes decades old electric light wiring with loosened insulation in many places and current demands for an incandescent system prompting concerns. Authorities consider immediate action to upgrade and prevent shocks or fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seould
The Month of Septemer Comes to Schoolhouse Stage
A long humorous verse sketches September as a stage production with a schoolhouse in the foreground and notable figures like Taft Pinchot and Ballinger in comic roles. It portrays autumn as the curtain rises, with playful satire on politics, farming, and seasonal change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domitian
Bigbillius
Taft
Mr. Pinchott
Mr. Ballinger
Totha
Taft 13000 Mile Trip July 15 Amid Mars Lore and Halloween Hints
The article humorously previews President Taft starting a 13000 mile journey to Mexico and the Pacific Slope on the 15th while noting Mars as a month exhibit and playful zodiac lore. It mentions a moon full on the 20th and autumn hints with jokes about bears and pumpkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Mexico
Pacific Slope
Opening of the High School Opens on Sept 6
The High School will open Monday September 6 with Dr J B Taylor secretary of the School Board or Principal R P Kean handling inquiries. Kean will be in the High School office each weekday from 3 to 4 PM until opening to help students arrange courses or meet early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Taylor
Prin. R. p.Kean
Main St
Kean
Ton Anatiell
Mourning Obituary for Mc Keen Resident Black
Anna Thomas J. Black of near Mc Keen died after a mild dementia worsened during a medical stay at Anna. His death occurred Tuesday and his remains were moved to his late home for funeral services. Black was a lifelong neighbor, a member of Fuar Post G A R, which performed last rites at his grave in Livinga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Black
McKeen
Anna
Black Borg
Borg
Seans
Fuar
Post G. A
Evangelical Association to Hold Second Quarterly Meeting
The Evangelical association schedules its second quarterly meeting at Zionschure from Friday night August 27 to Sunday the 29. Rev H Baumgarten P E of Evansville district will conduct services. All are invited. A lawn social on the German Evangelical church lawn is set for Thursday August 26. E J Niteche, Paatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Association
Zionschure
H. Baumgarten
Trustees Seek Donations for War Memorial Burials
Frayed notice requests contributions from supporters with loved ones buried there. Donations must reach Frank Patton or Jewin Cramlin by September 8. trustees will collect contributions and acknowledge receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comepary i of
Bayzara
Frank Patton
Lacy
Jewin Cramlin
Treas
Samo
Attempted Ballot Vault Theft Stopped by Unknown Explosives
Deputy Sheriff Troy faced an apparent vault-cracking attempt at Parle courthouse office hours by experts. A three eighths inch hole was drilled, dynamite caps prepared, and a cotton-wrapped charge set to enter the lock. The blast did not occur, with authorities delaying action until a neutralizing agent arrives before Septem ber 6 as trials proceed. no one was harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Parle
Parla
Marshall-Scholfield
Mie
Pos Aly
Winn
Edgar County
Chicago
Merivan
Vents
Seeen
Smee Trent
Sens
Wally
Nitro Slycesian
Reid
Aleesia Aia
Ingey Wellu
Paes
Opened Field Near Portend Overges On Big Creek
An unclear notice describes a field opening near Portend Overges along Big Creek. It mentions Mr. Wateon and A. steve Wabesh in Live nia vicinity with a route two miles north and hints at some loan or move related to oats. The fragmentary text is hard to parse but centers on the field’s opening and local land events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wateon
Portend Oveges
Big Creek
Steve Wabesh
Livenia
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Avis Percival
Sternoon
Tie
Oxford Indians
Emory
Irom
Benson Martin
Million Dollar Blaye
Ilnois Town
Ganderbone
C. H. Reith
Evermore
Aety
Mars
Mr. Rockefeller
Pittsburg
Earth
Mr. Harriman
Arius Gelobee
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