Bank's Head Arrested for Embezzlement in West Union Case
William P. Anderson, president of the defunct West Union bank in Indiana, was arrested in Indianapolis on charges of grand larceny, conversion of funds and embezzlement totaling 3727.72. He waived exam and was held on bond for the November circuit court term amid ongoing probate and court actions.
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Anderson
West Union
William P. Anderson
Indianapolis
West Union Bank
Davison
Springeld
Thendiana Capitol
H. F. Wharton
Edgewood
Wharton
Arthur Poorman
Imittras
Tae Yi Ga
Becks
Connelly
Kimbrough
Esquire
Benson Martin
S. C. Henson
Edgar County
University Excursion to Urbana Organized by Farmers Institute
Traveling Passenger Agent A C Thompson informs of a University excursion to Urbana. The train departs March 17 at about 7 15 am from the Big 4 depot with literature available by week end. Many Edgar county farmers and teachers plan to join in Paris for exchange of agricultural and professional ideas guided by Harry Maurer and Harry W Drake.
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A.C. Thompson
Urbana
Marshall
Wagie
Edgar County
Paris
Harry Maurer
Pres
Farmers’ Institute
Harry W. Drake
Pemberton Indicted on Fraud Charge in State House Purchase
State Senator Stanton C. Pem m of the district was indicted by the Sacgamon county grand jury for conspiracy to defraud the state in the purchase of furniture for the state house. He posted a $5000 bond to appear in court and proclaimed his innocence.
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Stanton C. Pemm
Sacgamon County
Pemberton
Colored Baptist church organized at City Hall
Friday night leaders from First Baptist and Col ored Baptist churches and Rev Jorge Brown joined to organize a Colored Baptist church at City Hall. Officers include Richard Lawrence as deacon, Mrs Ethel Bleam as Sunday School superintendent and treasurer, Mrs Harriett Scott as clerk, with E H Borden as pastor. Sunday School is set for 9 AM each Sunday under influence of the Second Baptist church of Paris Illinois.
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Kirkland
First Baptist Church
E. H. Borden
Colored Baptist Church
Baptist Eneral Convention
Jorge Brown
Harrisburg
City Hall
Richard Lawrence
Ethel Bleam
Harriett Scott
Organization
For the Baptists
Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church of
Paris, Ill
Keifer Drug Co director injured in store fall
Fred B. Keifer of the Keifer Drug Company dislocated his left knee Saturday night after slipping from a step ladder in the wallpaper department. Dr. E M Duncan reports he is progressing well and expects to use crutches soon.
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Fred B. Keifer
Keifer Drug Company
Mr. Keifer
Wall Paper
E. M. Duncan
Wedding at Rev Craig's home for Miss Anna Craig
A ceremony at the eastern city home of Rev and Mrs J C Craig united Miss Misa Anna Craig and Lloyd Pulver. The bride's father officiated with only close relatives present. The couple will start housekeeping soon in a cottage prepared by the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Craig
Misa Anna
Lloyd Pulver
Season Opens for Squirrel Hunting on June 1
Squirrels season opened Wednesday June 1st with hunters allowed to kill more than 15 per day. The piece notes many nimrods out on opening day and mentions meat placed by law.
Interurban Rail Line Hopeful Subscriptions Go Forward
Westfield residents are urged to subscribe to bonds for the C W M I Interurban Railway project. The plan offers 5 percent interest and 10 shares of stock per $1,000 bond, with bonds securing a first lien on the road. About half the needed amount has been pledged, with July as the target to start interest payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Review
Dun. & Co
Bradstreet
Illinois Steel Mill
Central States Bridge Company
Indianapolis
Westfield
Bible Class Holds First Annual Banquet at Methodist Church
The Men’s Bible Class of the Sunday School held its first annual banquet last Friday at the Methodist church with about fifty guests. Judge Snavely served as toastmaster as toasts and talks followed. Notables included Rev. E L Pletcher, D L Jolly, Charles Smith, Clarence Bailey, and banker John Glasco, who spoke after returning from a national convention. Growth in Bible study under Rev. Pletcher was noted and praised.
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Methodist Church
Snavely
J. W Graham
E. L. Pletcher
Charles Smith
Clarence Bailey
D. L. Jolly
John Glasco
Charleston
Illinois
Chicago
Pletcher
Redmen Decorate Sunday by Semi Nole Tribe No 23
The Semi Nole Tribe No 23 S O R M observed a Sunday program led by the West field band with about a hundred braves marching to Catholic cemetery to decorate graves. In the afternoon they moved to Marshall cemetery where Owen T. Scott of Decatur, Past Grand Sachem of Illinois, addressed the gathering.
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Westfield
Catholic
Marshall Cemetery
Owen T. Scott
Decatur
Grand Sachem
Illinois
John T Moss Dies After Lingering Illness at 73
John T Moss aged 73 died at his home on the National Road mile east of the city Tuesday night after a lingering illness. He was a native of West Virginia and served several years in the Civil War as a blacksmith. Survived by his wife and several children. Funeral at Livingston at 10:30 a.m. burial in Kingston cemetery.
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John T. Moss
Mr. Moss
West Virginia
Army
Livingston
Kingston Cemetery
Seminole Tribe Members Witness Martinsville Event
Twenty members of Seminole Tribe No. 23 S O R M traveled to Martinsville to witness Frank Jones of East St. Louis exemplify class work on seven pale faces. After the ceremony, refreshments were served.
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No. 23
Martinsville
Frank Jones
East St. Louis
June in Old World and New Through a World of Verse
Fragmented prose poem blends political satire with June imagery and pop culture references. It weaves greetings to The Kaiser Roosevelt and Halley’s comet with humorous portraits of power, labor, and leisure as June promises both tension and pastoral respite across nations and eras.
Miller Seeks 40th General Assembly Nomination
D B Miller of Cress announces candidacy for representative in the 40th General Assembly from the 31st senatorial district. A Clark County resident from Casey township, Miller farms and previously served two terms in the legislature and one term as county supervisor, drawing support from friends across the district.
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Clark County
Hollenbeck
Illinois
45Th General Assembly
General Assembly
Lorimer
Hopkins
Miller
Casey
Casey Township
Terre Haute census doubts curb count optimism
The Terre Haute census scene shows few people missed, with fewer than 1000 names added against the enumeration lists already turned in. Despite local claims of 15 000 to 25 000 passed, officials acknowledge the actual population rise was far smaller and share sympathy with the sister city.
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Terre Haute
Terre
Big 4 Establishes New Indianapolis Terre Haute Train Record
The Big 4 reduced the Indianapolis Terre Haute trip to 62 minutes covering 72 miles on train No. 11. The flyer left Indianapolis 1 hour 35 minutes late yet arrived on time in St. Louis after a fast schedule.
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Big 4
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
St. Louis
Memorial Day observances honor fallen soldiers and veterans
A local post held ceremonies with a parade from the courthouse to the Opera House, then to the cemetery for closing exercises. Music by Muse and a memorial address by GW Buff followed by benediction. About forty post members attended, along with Spanish war veterans, and an evening band concert drew a large crowd.
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Amy Joan
Court House
Opera House
Muse
R. Russell
Robert Griffin
Gvor
Memorial Day Observances Honor Fallen Soldiers
Memorial Sunday observing rain gives way to sunshine as W. B. Archer Post G A R and a delegation from Sunday school escort veterans to First M E church. Rev E J Nitsche and Rev B E Pletcher preach Memorial sermons. Graves of 36 soldiers in nearby cemetery at Marshall are decorated by the post.
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W. B. Archer
G A. R
M. E
America
E. J. Nitsche
German Evangelical Church
Army of Christ
BE. L. Pletcher
Livingston
W. B. Archer Post
Marshall
Graduating Week Plans For Local High School Class of 1910
Graduation activities begin with a Baccalaureate sermon at 4 PM at First M E Church by Rev W L Perkins of Casey U B Church. Commencement exercises follow Friday June 10 at 8 PM with address by Prof H W Shyrock of Carbondale. An admission fee is charged. The class of 1910 is the largest in school history and the Close Roll lists the graduates including Maud Askin Ruth E Brown Russell W Brown and others.
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M. E
W. L. Perkins
U. B. Church of
Casey
H. W. Shyrock
Carbondale
Maud Askin
Ruth E. Brown
Russell W. Brown
Aladya F. Collar
Ethel Louisa English
Hubert Morton English
Ruth Fredenberger
Ruth Hurst
Nelle Lockhart
Bess Mayor
Hughes Morton
Everett F. Murphy
Alvina Nitsche
Elizabeth Pritchard
Helen A. Pritchard
Jetheya Roach
Lucile Ralston
Ruth L. Rapson
Rosa Switzer
Adda Tobias
Veteran Gene Washburn Dies at 70 in Terre Haute
Another veteran Gene George Washburn son of the late Dr Abram Washburn died at his home in Terre Haute from asthma on Wednesday morning. Born in Clar County he was seventy. He leaves one alive Elizabeth and many relatives. He served in Company F 90th Illinois Infantry from Aug 16 1861 to war end. Funeral held in Terre Haute today at 10 90 at Highland Lawn Cemetery.
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George Washburn
Abram Washburn
Terre Haute
Mr. Washburn
Clar County
Elizabeth
90Th Iil. Infantry
Burisl
Highland Lawn
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Mr. Halley
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Yuma
Atrese
Maruma
John D's
Halley
Guggenheim
Mars
Rockefeller
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Lalk
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Coemeer
Wilke Tom
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Rihde Pendener
D. B. Miller
Bo Miller
Cress
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