Darrett Arrested in York. Bootleg Ring Tied to Terre Haute Owners
Ike Darrett and William Jennesse, Terre Haute residents, linked to contraband sales from a house boat. Darrett captured in York by Sheriff John H. Davison after crossing from Indiana to Illinois. Bond set at 300 dollars. jail until January term. Also reports a first season girl’s basketball game with Marshall defeating Oblong 31 to 6, Ruth Davison scoring 10 field goals.
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Ike Darrett
York
John H. Davis
Darrett
William Jennesse
Terre Haute
Indiana
Wabash
Sullivan County
Ilinois
Hennessee
Marapall
Marshall
Ruth Davison
Edna Garwood
Fairy Garver
Star League sale by John H Shaffer noted in press
Lord John H Shaffer, publisher of the Chicago Evening Post and former Indianapolis Streetcar head, announced purchase of the Star League papers the Muncie Star Indianapolis Star and Terra Haute Star. Receiver now holds the League after Daniel Reid’s complaint of losses and $200,000 debt.
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John H. Shaffer
Chicago Evening Post
Indianapolis
Sriday
Star League
Muncie Star
Indianapolis Star
Terra Uaute Star
Daniel G. Reid
I T
George F. McCullough
Red Men Supper Brings Tribes and Wives Together
Seminole Tribe No. 231 hosted an oyster supper for their wives Pocahontas Council No. 103 and Braves from West Union and Greenup Tribes. About 10 attended and enjoyed the social evening with vocal music by J. R. Sullivan and his daughter Miss Clara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Council
West Union
Greenup
J. R. Sullivan
Clara
Farm House Burns at Forebeck Farm Southwest of City
Fire destroyed the farmhouse at the old Forebeck farm about five miles southwest of the city. Purchased recently by Jacob Scott, he was moving to his new home and had not moved all belongings. Loss estimated above 1500 dollars.
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Forebeck
City
Jacob Scott
Scott
Evangelical Association Church Notices on Dec 4
English preaching at Marshall church at 2 30 p m and at Zion Big Creek at 10 40 a m. Emanuel Grand Turn hosts revival meetings profitable and ongoing until about December 10. Ei Nitsche pastor.
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Marshall Church
Zion
Big Creek
Emanual
Grand Turn
Ei. J. Nitsche
Public Debt Decreases in November 1908 Report
The November 1908 monthly public debt statement shows debt, minus cash, at 889,133,001 a drop of 12,057,936 for the month. Excluded are 1,396,5036,869 in certificates and treasury notes, offset by cash in the treasury for redemption.
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Washington
Treasury
Toils for Forgery Lee Farr. Aged man held in custody
Lee Farr formerly of the Bert Bryan farm near Darwin presented an order purporting to be from his daughter Mrs. Fred Bohn at Hughes store and bought clothes. He then sold a note for 132 dollars to Dulaney National Bank, learned it was forged, bought a train ticket to St Louis, and was intercepted at Casey. He was jailed after clothing was returned. his daughter agreed to care for him until the March circuit term.
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Lee Farr
Bert Bryan
Darwin
Oklahoma
Hughes
Fred Bohn
Dulaney National Bank
W.R. Farr
Farr
St. Louis
Casey
No 21
Brandenburg
Esquire
Benson Martin
Bohn
Circuit Court
Interurban Route Plan Advances in Indiana and Illinois
A Terre Haute meeting of the Young Business Men's Club Commercial Club and Retail Merchants Association aims to secure entry for the Charleston Westfield Marshall Terre Haute interurban. The group plans to incorporate in Indiana to cooperate with the Illinois Corporation building the line. Illinois reports indicate right of way and franchise along the proposed route are secured and Indiana supporters foresee no trouble obtaining rights of way.
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Charleston
Westfield, Marshall & Terre Haute
Terre Haute
Young Business Men's Club
Commercial Club
Retail Merchant's Association
Indiana
Illinois Corporation
Thellinois
Illinois
Daily Journal of Chicago and Marshal Republican Offer
Offer to receive the Daily Journal of Chicago six days a week and the Marshal Republican for $2.50 annually. Claims the Journal’s market reports are the best in Chicago with first class news features. Includes note about engraved cards and wedding stationery at the Republican office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal of Chicago
Marshal Republican
Journal
Chicago
Holiday Headquarters Delights Shoppers in Matsimll District
The store promotes a vast holiday sale with low prices and free premium tickets. It features toys, dolls, books, clothing for all ages, coats, cloaks, hats, footwear, blankets, and gifts for everyone, highlighting new womens suits and a large shoe stock. Hughes Footwear, Hart Shaffner & Marx clothing, and broad assortments are emphasized as values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Shaffner & Marx
Eclipse
Catholic Church Begins in Casey Casey
Casey Joseph Forbeck leads his workmen to Casey to start a small frame church for the local Catholic congregation. The 40 by 22 foot building aims for completion and dedication before February.
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Joseph Forbeck
Casey
Officers Elected At Marshall Lodge No 133 Masons
At the annual meeting of Marshall Lodge No 133 A F and A M held Wednesday night the following officers were elected for the ensuing year J R Burnett W M E B Behner S W J B Taylor J W Homer Quick Treas Fred H Gorham Secy
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A. F
A. M
J. R. Burnett
W. M
E. B. Behner
S. W
J. B. Taylor
J. W
Homer Quick
Treas
Fred H. Gorham
Secy
Robinson Wins High School Championship in Illinois clash
After a dispute over who held the regional title Martinsville and Robinson agreed to settle the high school championship on neutral ground. Robinson dominated with a 25 to 4 victory as Springer the left half back powered the back field and key plays. The Martinsville line struggled against Robinsons strong defense in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Robinson
Ilinois
Springer
Burgett Seeks Speaker Role as Old Bosses Face Ouster
One of the district's Republican legislators, Carl S. Burgett of Newman, is an avowed candidate for Speaker of the House. Vic Burgett has served many terms and the old organization will be ousted as a new one forms, with Governor Deneen reportedly unhappy with the old bosses and seeking new combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl S. Burgett
Newman
Vic Burgett
Deneen
Couple Elopes From Oliver To Robison For Marriage
Earl Rahel son of Charles Rahel and Olive Daily daughter of Mr and Mrs Dally living at Oliver eloped with Galacty Robinson. They traveled by train to Robinson and were married by the County Judge with no parental objection. They will live on the groom’s father’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rahel
Charles Rahel
Olive
Mr. Dally
Oliver
Robinson
Earil
Miss Daily
Earl
Marshall
Holiday Carnival Set for Howell Building
The Methodist Sunday School announces a Holiday Carnival in the Howell building. The event, marked as a standout Red Letter day of the season, aims to offer a festive experience distinct from prior gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Howell
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Orlong
Sheriff Davison
THE
Marshall State Bank
Interurban News
Edward J. Hughes
Matsimll
Lisle
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