Interurban line may extend to Westfield and beyond
The Mattoon Charleston inter urban line, led by Chicago and Mattoon capitalists, may extend to Westfield with president Marshall E. Sampsell. A Chicago International Construction rep will meet with James Dawson of the C W M and T H rail, discussing contract terms for Charleston to Wentfield and further to Terre Haute. If accepted, dirt work could start soon. if not, revisions will follow.
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Mattoon Charleston
Chicago
Mattoon
Weatfield
Synthete
Marshall E. Sampsell
W. R. Patton
Charleston
Westfield Marshall and Terre
James Dawson
C. W.M.& T. H. Interurban Railroad
Mumford Briscoe
J. S. Wile Hama
BE. T. Pinnell
Westfield
Wentfield
Terre Haute
Widow of George E Clark Dies in Brazil Indiana
Mrs. George E Clark widow of the former grocery operator died at her daughter Mrs C B Greenoughs home in Brazil Indiana Wednesday evening. She was past eighty years old but well preserved. Survived by one daughter Mrs Cal hs cae. Her remains will be brought here on No 35 Friday morning and buried in the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Clark
George E. Clark
C. B. Greenough
Brazil
Indiana
Mrs Lizzie Millhouse Dies After Stroke in City Visit
Mrs Lizzie Millhouse of Clarks ville visited her daughter in the city Saturday. While alighting from her buggy she suffered a stroke of paralysis and died Wednesday. She was nearly fifty eight and survived by one brother James Snyder three sons and four daughters.
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Lizzie Milhouse
Clarksville
P. P. Has
Marshall Romps to Seventh Straight Win Over Standards
Marshall beat Standards 8 to 4 in a late game where four hits and two errors fueled five runs. Arcades defeated West Union 13 to 7 powered by Batterssea West Union Gideon Edwards Arcades Martin and Martin. Sunday School cleared over 30 dollars from the game. Umpire Janney officiated.
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Marshall
Tast
Martin
Cordes
Mason and Lentz
Martin and
McGuff
Janney
West Union
Battersea- West Union
Gideon
Edwards
Boys Have a Good Time With Volunteer marchers
Captain L. B. Trites leads eleven boys from Terre Haute on a charitable march for relief. They camp at Hawks Creek and Big Creek then Marshall, living in tents and moving in military style with a baggage wagon. The outing includes daily drill and ample meals as observed by locals.
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L. B. Trites
Volunteers of America
Terre Haute
Hawks Creek
Big Creek
Marshall
Sophia Dalley
Trites
Wrecked Motorcycle Pursuit Ends With Bruises
Harry Cole tried to outrun a car Sunday near Terre Haute and left the road in a ditch. He sustained bruises and damage to both rims and a pedal while the engine remained intact. Cole summoned help, and Basil Whitlocke of Fox garage retrieved him and his bike to Marshall. Whitlocke traveled back to Terre Haute with Russell Orndorff Mack Rolson and Frank McNutt.
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Harry Cole
Cole
Fe Tre
Haute
Terre Haute
Basil Whitlocke
Fox Garage
Marshall
Whitelocke
Russell Orndorff
Mack Rolson
Frank McNutt
Oil tanks to be removed from Carmi city limits
The Standard Oil Company was notified to remove its oil storage tanks outside Carmi Illinois city limits. The city council had passed an ordinance requiring removal to reduce fire risk. The company plans to contest the ordinance and may relocate if forced to comply, affecting local merchants' oil shipping.
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Carmi
Ill
Standard Oil Company
Camping Party at Sheriff Davison Farm
Ruth Davison daughter of Sheriff John H Davison hosted a camping party on his farm by Big Creek in Wabash township from Saturday to Tuesday. Guests included Charline Bolan Nellie Carnahan of Paris Nelle Waertner of Springfield Esther and Ethel Hanks Rose Randall and Mattis Walker of this city. Despite frequent showers the hostess kept the gathering enjoyable.
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Misa Ruth Davison
John H. Davison
Big Creek
Wabash Township
Charline Bolan
Nellie Carnahan
Paris
Nelle Waertner
Springfield
Esther
Ethel Hanks
Rose Randall
Mattis Walker
Rockefeller visit sparks clock fundraiser in Bridgeport
John D. Rockefeller Jr and companions visited Illinois oil fields prompting Bridgeport residents to seek donations for a $1200 town clock. A $250 check has arrived, advancing the clock project as efforts continue.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Illinois
Bridgeport
Oil field losses and slow gains dominate Central West drills
Operations in the Central West show disappointing results with many dry holes up from the prior week. Illinois and southern Ohio report heavy dry-hole totals while storms and wind damage cripple rigs, boosting costs for operators and delaying big wells.
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Central West
Illinois
Ohio
Steubenville
Wyoming
Big Horn
Recone
August Foretold Movements by Taft and Senate Forecaster
An odd 1909 forecaster piece predicts Taft and Senate shifts for August with satirical notes on Saturnalia of politics. It blends celebrity names, Rome history, and whimsical monthly predictions with references to Roosevelt Byran and the Sugar Trust.
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Taft
Senate
Deputy Sheriff Pursues Wife Deserter Across Counties
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Gallatin left Saturday on No. 7 with a warrant for Rolf Foster of York for wife desertion. He chased him via Jerseyville and Hardin, Calhoun county, returning to Jerseyville then Marshall on No. 18 by 12:30 a.m. June day night. Foster remains jailed unable to post bond.
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Jesse Gallatin
Rolf Foster
York
Jerseyville
Hardin
Calhoun County
Marshall
Foster
Portland man seeks oil drilling near Big Creek
D M Watson of Portland Creek plans to drill on a block of 2000 acres east and northeast of the city if he can secure required signatures. He has prior interest in a Casey field property and is described as a reliable man.
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D. M. Watson
Portland Creek
Big Creek
Watson
Casey Field
Oregon
Fire destroys house of John Rhoads in Oliver
Fire at Oliver Sunday night destroyed the old John Rhoads residence. Discovered about 11 o clock, flames had gained headway before any rescue efforts. Damage about 1200 dollars with 200 dollars insured. cause unknown.
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John Rhoads
Oliver
Annual Bad Show for babies hosted by Congregational Guild
The Congregational Guild plans its second annual Bad Show at Mrs. J. W. Lewis residence on South 5th Street Tuesday August 8 at 3:00 p.m. All babies in the city invited with admission 10 cents and lemonade for attendees. Special invitation extended to gentlemen to view the babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Guild
J. W. Lewis
South 5Th St
World railway mileage by continent overview and growth
The article details global rail mileage by region, noting North America dominates, Europe and Asia show gains, and Australasia includes Australia New Zealand and Hawaii. It compares year over year changes in miles for each continent with percentages and highlights the distribution of rail networks across regions.
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Bt Span
South America
Trhiacidad
North America
Otto Miles
North
Ariveren
Australisia
Australasia
Australia
New Zealand
Hawaiian Islands
Youngest Enlisted Man Claim Spars With Civil War Records
In Sunday's Star W N Grimes of Brazil claims to be the youngest enlisted Civil War veteran at 13 years 10 days at enlistment. Records mention Jonah Gadaway born 1849 served Co D 6th Ky from Nov 1 1861 aged 12 years 6 months 19 days and discharged after three years. Other locals also reputedly among the youngest veterans including May or H C Bell born Jan 5 1849 who served in the 20th Ind Volunteer Infantry.
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W. N. Grimes
Brazil
Nesses
Jenac
Co. D
6Th Ky. Volunteer Infantry
Gasaway
Grimes
H.C. Bell
20Th
Ind. Volunteer Infantry
Costs of Forty Sixth General Assembly Hit $617 181
State auditor reports the 46th general assembly adjourned June 4 spent $617,181.05. Itemized costs include senate salaries and mileage 80,113.40 officers and aides 83,014.50 house salaries and mileage 317,178.46 officials of the house 8,807.00 secretary of state staff 41,400.43 committee expenses 15,200.23 misc 82,877.14 copying and printing 38,080.85. Comparison notes the 45th assembly spent just over $446,000.
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Forty-Sixth General Assembly
House of Representatives
Secretary of State
Baird and Siner Tie The Knot In Shelburn Ceremony
Samuel K Baird and Mary Siner of Shelburn Indiana wed Tuesday afternoon at First M E Church parsonage officiated by Rev E L Pletcher. Sam known as a genius boy in Shelburn, bride described as handsome popular and well liked. Congratulations extended.
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Samuel K. Baird
Mary Siner
Shelburn
Ind
E. L. Pletcher
M. E
Sam
Marshallow
Shelé Burn
Wao
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