Gushers Mark Features in Central Oil Fields
In Central district crude oil fields last week, more wells produced and gushers emerged in Ohio counties Jefferson Columbiana and Monroe while West Virginia counties Lincoln Monongahela and Ritchie saw prolific wells. Illinois field braces with plans for deeper drilling despite setbacks, and Marshall Oil & Gas reports a 1600 foot test filled with water on the S C Hill farm near Marshall. Production totals show Illinois output reaching nearly 3,687 barrels in a week with other fields contributing variably as activity surges ahead of spring.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Jefferson
Columbiana
Monroe
Lincoln
Monongahela
Ritchie
Illinois
Marshall Oil & Gas Company
Marshall
Terre Haute
S.C. Hill Farm
Marshall Township
Annapolis
Eerie
Carmi
J. R. Bennett
Linois
Republic Sinking and Wireless Rescue Highlight 1909 Drama
The steamer Republic was rammed by the Florida off Martha's Vineyard in dense fog. Wireless signals guided seven ships to the rescue. the Florida saved passengers and crew, while the Baltic ferried people aboard as the Republic sank after hours afloat. Two passengers were killed and two injured. four Florida crew died. Sinking occurred about 150 miles from New York.
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Republic
White Star Meditteranean
Florida
Lloyds Italiana Line
Capetain
Repub
Baltic
Martha’s Vineyard
New York
Court Notes on Divorce Suits and Local Cases
There are 21 divorce suits listed up to date, with filings in January and February. William Sharkey seeks divorce from Jes sie McIlrrath Sharkey, desertion cited. they married in 1900 and separated in 1906. James Fitzjarald sues Myrtle Fitzjarrald, married 1902 at Paris, desertion alleged. one child, five, custody sought. Nellie B. Jones sues Carlton A. Jones, married 1906 Cumberland county. desertion alleged, big husband with future estate. one child, custody sought. January term saw fines for selling-related offences and executions fail to reveal property. defendants released after judge’s order.
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William Sharkey
Jessie McIlrrath Sharkey
James Fitzjarald
Doleon Township
Myrtle Fitzjarrald
Cutsinger
Hennessy
Malig Hi Ho
Lavish Uncle Tom's Cabin tied to stage spectacle at Pythian
Wm. Kibble presents a lavish Uncle Tom's Cabin production next Tuesday February 2 at the Pythian Theatre. Scenic scenes include the Ohio River winter a levee at New Orleans cotton fields in bloom and the Celestial City with deep stage perspective. Jank Lee star minstrel offers a notable study of Uncle Tom preserving the slave era accent.
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Wm. Kibble
Pythian Theatre
Thoas
Ohio River
George
New Ohedna
Tegen
Jank Lee
Uncle Tom
Annual Meeting of Farmers Mutual Telephone Company
The annual meeting was held Saturday afternoon in the courthouse court room. A new code of bylaws was adopted after extensive discussion. Nine directors were elected: Robert Nico, John Kuhn, Henry Miller, James Pickens, Wesley Beard, Dan Finkbiner, James Davison, N. H. Krox, and John Lederman. The board organized with John Hawker as President and L. Bubeck as Secretary-Treasurer.
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Farmers’ Mutual Telephone Company
Court House
Robert Nico
John Kuhn
Henry Miller
James Pickens
Wesley Beard
Dan Finkbiner
James Davison
N. H. Krox
John Lederman
John Hawker
Magazine Offers From F C Hendee Effingham Illinois
Readers are urged to subscribe to magazines through F C Hendee the magazine man of Effingham Illinois He duplicates offers from reliable agencies and publishers with references to Effingham Postmaster and Effingham State Bank submission guidance.
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F.C. Hendee
Effingham
Ill
Effingham State Bank
Fire destroys Roy Morecraft blacksmith shop at Plum and North 5th
A midnight Tuesday blaze wiped out the Plum and North 5th Street blacksmith shop of Roy Morecraft. The fire started in the southwest corner away from the forges on a warm day with no heating stove involvement. Loss includes tools and unfinished work. Morecraft plans to reopen once a shop is procured.
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Plum and
North 5Th St
Roy Morecraft
Morecraft
Revival Meeting Opens at U B Church with Song Services
Revival services began yesterday evening at the U B Church. This week focus is on song services led by Pastor Rev. Robert Griffin and will continue indefinitely as long as interest remains.
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U. B
Robert Griffin
Gilbert's School Sapper Dinner Invitation
Reading from a fragment, an invitation notes a evening service at 5 30 and invites attendees to join at a local school. The garbled text references Gilbert and a supper event with a community invite.
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Gilbert
John H Brooks Ina Casey Case Error Disclosed
Fragmentary OCR text mentions John H Brooks and Ina Casey with unclear context from 2018. Readable parts suggest a local notice or court reference but full details are unavailable. contains names without clear action or outcome.
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John H. Brooks
Ina ‘Haywood
Casey
Tee ‘Connelly
New Spring Goods Arriving at Hughes The Big Store
Local merchants announce fresh spring arrivals at Hughes The Big Store. The ad highlights new apparel and household items with special pricing and limited stock. Customers urged to visit early for best selection and bargain prices.
Illinois Farmers Institute aims to spread agricultural science
The Illinois Farmers Institute outlines its mission to disseminate tested agricultural knowledge from experiment stations colleges and the U S Department of Agriculture to farmers. It highlights how the institute has connected scientists with practical farmers, advanced production, and promoted wealth through educated effort across the state.
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fPhe
Iinois Farmers’ Institute
Eblic
Ini Buksia
Great Reservoir of Agricultural Experiment Stations
Agricultural Colleges
National Department of Agriculture
Washogton
Edirnes
Ilinois
U. S. Educational Commission
Ape Pathoriciles
H. A. McKeese
Bec
Marriage in Marshall house parlor reported
Mr J H Beac and Miss Anna Ea Bondas of Ot Casey were married Sunday in the Marshall house parlor by Rev Ploveron. They left for their honeymoon soon after, and their families await news of the newlyweds.
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J.H. Beac
Anna Ea Bondas
Casey
Ne Ploveron
Marshall House
Old Fiddlers Contest Delights Marshall Monday Night
The Knights of Pythias hosted a lively old fiddlers contest at the P House gallery in Marshall. Uncle Joe Snyder, over 70, dazzled as a dancer with a double shuffle and ji dancing, while Richard Siverly won for the hungriest looking fiddler and longest hair, Virgle Myers took singing and dancing prizes, and Howard Norman was named the handsome fiddler on stage.
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Marshall
P ‘Rouse
Cep
Kaa
Joe Snyder
Joe
Richard Siverly
Births, marriages and death of Clara Bell Norton
Neff Clara Bell Norton was born August 24, 1961 in Vigo county Indiana and died January 25, 100) aged 40 years four months and twenty days. She married Daniel Neff on June 8, 1891 and they had five children. One son and one daughter preceded her in death. She joined the Baptist church then the Christian church and later United Brethren, her husband’s denomination. Her faith and work blessed the church. She leaves a husband a son two daughters two stepchildren a mother a brother and many relatives and friends.
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Clara Bell Norton
Vigo County
Indiana
Daniel Neff
Better Land
The
Baptist Church
Tthe Christian Church
United Brethren
Uhadcics
Card of Thanks for kindness and flowers
We express our thanks to those who helped and sympathised in our great sorrow and greatly appreciate the gift of the beautiful flowers from Danié Neff and children.
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Owers
Danié Neff
Clildren
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Springfield
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
Marshall State Bank
Hughes the Big Store
Hope
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Illinois Farmers Institute
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