Town Continues Weekend Visits and Social Notes
Numerous locals and visitors are listed as spending time in Marshall area towns including Terre Haute Paris West Union Danville and Robinson. Names include Mrs Lu Cole Charles Cole Hector Dulaney Arthur Poorman Miss Ethel Hanks Miss Mary Gallagher and many others with activity ranging from visits shopping and legal business to family gatherings and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector B Dulaney
West Union
Arthur Poorman
Mrs. J. Smith
Paris
Will S. Stephen
Auburn
Elizabeth Baker
Terre Haute
Adam H .Ddix
Walnut Prairie
Mattie Walker
Casey
HM Janney
Danville
C Bell
Robinson
Marshall
A D. Cooper
Melrose Township
Bert Fisher
Arthur
Stella Morgan
Dan Emerson
Nelle Keye
E. Mitsche
Edgewood
George Whitlocke
the Narrows
City
Clare Prevo
Prevo’s Landing
Alex Gard
John Thomas
West York
John Williamson
Harve Winterrowd
Martinsville
Silas Belle Mullins
H. Ferry
Walter Cork
John T. Randall
Lizzie Spotts
Ollie Lindley
Harold Whedon
Jackson
Michigan
Stinesville
Indiana
Clarence Clark
Sullivan, Ind
Clarence
John Wyrick
Earl
Wabash Township
Antiquity of Water Pumps and Curious Tales From Past
A collection of old anecdotes and notes on early pumps and pumps in use, including a tale of a stage driver bitten by a snake and a humorous dialogue about wealth and invitation. The piece surveys ancient Greek origins of the water pump, Hero of Alexandria, and later developments through the 17th century with Morland and De la Sire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphus
Energetes
Penpo
Hero of Alexandria
Germany
Morland
de la Sire
Retribution and Regal Rants in a Curious Courtroom Scene
A disjointed montage shows a stern mage ordering a guilty party to ten years in a reception room prison, while lawyers appeal cruel punishment. The text shifts to a forest defense critique, a woodpecker shooting anecdote, and multiple quotations about virtue and politeness, ending with a fragmented Webster discussion.
The Fate of the Oneida and Other Sinking Tales
An account recalls the sinking of the Oneida after collision with the Bombay steamer Kotbas, with crew losses and a captain’s disgrace. It also mentions hypnotism anecdotes from Mayme Appleton and a Scottish pension case where a son debates reclaiming prepaid asylum fees after his father’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneida
United States
Salon
Bombay
Istresa
Tad Bands Eyre
Yokohama
Edinburgh
Leuyer
Smuggling Legend Remains In Cornish Folklore
A historic Cornwall coastline tale recalls smugglers and a local preacher's memoir. The text cites a coastal dialect prayer asking God to bless parents and send a ship ashore. It recalls Tristram Pen tire as the last smuggler and a confession of a life spent cursing fighting gambling and lying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwall
England
Geuger
Pla
Glasgow stage mishap turns into afterglow gag
In Glasgow a performer named Arthur Roberts toppled scenery during a burlesque, turning an awkward moment into a hit line. The incident sparked laughter as Roberts quipped that Glasgow always brings down the house, showcasing the audience's good humor at the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helles
Arthur Roberta
Capta
Glasgow
Crosetree
Roberts
Might Be on One's Nose Optimist and Sufferer Exchange
A brief humorous dialog between an optimist urging a bright outlook and a sufferer lamenting the gloom. The exchange twists toward a playful pun about a "bright wide ta gambeli" as a lighthearted note.
Belated discussion on Frailaian bar and wife's will
A brief exchange questions the status of Frailaian bar as it nears concluding remarks about a deceased wife. The dialogue confirms the wife is dead and touches on contested matters related to her will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frailaian
February Skirt Sale Continues Amid Preparations
The sale on ladies skirts runs through February as we clean up papers and paint in preparation for the largest and most handsome Spring and Summer stock we have ever shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Martin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wabashi
Pekles
Itge
Olia
Randall’s
California
Quaker Oaty Co
John Hanks
Farger
Hamilton St
E. &. Behner
Veterinary
Burdeon
Owies
H. Black Public Min and Guardian
Wall, Lees
Benson Martin
Justice OF the Peace
Count Newee Square
Illino’s
Mowenpeck
Marshall Horse
WRG
ALL
Illinois
D. Jones
Ever Hutchison’s
Davieon
Prewett
Oveg Store
F. d. Bannert
Ory Ce Dyiblan Theatre
Yeplion
ASE Agi
Lu Cole
Charles Cole
Mias Ednn Murphy
Lew Ahrey
C. A Dixon
Hot Springs
Ark
Charles Wharton
Vincennes
Ethel Hanks
Mary Gallagher
Chicago
C. C. Myles
Darwin
Tuday
Charles Prevo
James M. Doherty
Sunny
Henry Sullivan
Ray Wiser
Snyder
Nettie Garver of
McKeen
Bess Davidson
Reese Pritchard
York
Barbara Englich
Celia Lake
Mrs. Frank
Carroll Huston
Barrington
Frank G
Mable Houk
Mrs.Wmouks
Mariel Kaufman
Terre ‘Haute
Curt. Payne
St.Louis
Nis
Aentl Paynes
Nilesen
Trey
Jones
Smith
Goodman Mansion
Movrey
London
Charles Kingsley
Mabel
Webster
Aiddenw
Yeast
Cullier
Bryn Mary
Shissey Mayme Appleton
Lysander John Appleton
Lysander John
Lysander Joly
Barker
London Tatler
Jae Ben Bitten
Prey
MarShall’s Best Newspaper
Hughes Big Ad
Marvin’s Mill
T. W. S. Spotta
Marvin's Mill
Plum Street
T. W. Clark
Main Street
Joe Gunder
Clarkeville
Marshal
Darwin Road
Weatfeld
Black Soil
Weir & Weir
Marshall, Il
THE
Marshall State Bank
Satay Sao
H. M. Dewey
Dewey & Co
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