Bankers Shown Up In Crooked Dealings
A long series of alleged malpractices at the West Union bank emerges as receiver Arthur Poorman discovers assets far below stated liabilities. Cashier Wharton admits no capital and notes misbooked, while president W. P. Anderson and associate face embezzlement charges. Bank reportedly insolvent from opening day. solvency never achieved.
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West Union Bank
Wharton
Arthur Poorman
W. P. Anderson
Anderson
Connely
Beto
Ndre Cand
West Union
Villa Grove
Indianapolis and Exchange
Teaihrbank
Tedianapolis
Ville Grove
Ebeo
No Otis Section Noted in Local Skis and Cats Brief
A fragmented OCR item mentions Otis and a sports style note about cats and skis with unclear context. Readable text indicates a brief regional blurb or column fragment rather than a full story. No names, dates, or places clearly identified.
Tarman for Treasurer
Arthur Tarman announces candidacy for County Treasurer nomination. He has served six years as Deputy Treasurer under Wallace Young and John W. Lewis and is familiar with the office duties and laws. Born in Orange Township, he lived there until age sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Tareman
Myr. Tarman
Wallace Young
John W. Lewis
Orange Township
Local Candidate Seeks Support on Merit and Ability
The candidate describes his education in Casey and Casey High School, plus a business college degree. He moved to Martineville and then Marshall six years ago, claiming full qualification for the office and urging voters to back him on merit and ability.
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Casey
Martineville
Marshall
Business College
Runaway Horse Bruises Mrs Black After Buggy Wreck
While returning home from the city Wednesday, Mrs. R. E. Black’s horse bolted after a dish and debris fell in the buggy. The buggy overturned at Walnut and Michigan, injuring Mrs. Black who is reportedly shaken but with no broken bones and expects to recover. The buggy was badly wrecked.
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R. E. Black
Walnut
Michigan Avenue
Mrs. Black
Ohio Couple Weds After Football Meeting at Wesleyan
Dr Stephen C Bradley and Miss Eleanor Metzer wed in Coek Coton Ohio on Wednesday. Both were Ohio Wesleyan students but in different classes. The Bradleys will spend two week honeymoon in Northern Michigan before settling in their hometown.
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Stephen,c. Bradley
Coek Coton
Ohio
Eleanor Metzer
Beedley
Ohio Wesleyan
Delaware
Whch
Bradley
R.H. Bradley
Bold Robbers Caught Beside West Terre Haute
Police arrested Bayless, Baylese, Brady, and Hart for burglary after an Indiana circuit court indictments on six counts. Bonds were set at $9000 each as investigators linked them to thefts from Vandalia and Coler’s store, with charges including breaking into cars and receiving stolen goods.
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Wao
Bayless
West
Terre Haute
Albert Brady
Hart
Wm. Bayless
Emma Baylese
David
Bert Gotrell
Shay
Dave Oni
Siete ‘Line
E Ae Coler’s
Graduation Address at Windup of High School Class
Twenty graduates received diplomas at a Congregational church ceremony last Friday night. Prof. H. W. Shryock of Carbondale delivered a practical talk on earning a living, urging the value of a high school diploma. The class included sixteen girls and four boys with Olen Clements receiving a diploma as a non-regular member.
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H. W. Shryock
Carbondale
Congregational Church
Shryock
Shyrock
Shoemaker
Williams
Olen Clements
Marshall and Ohio Netters Win 3 2 Over Tidewater Duo
Marshall and Byrnes led Ohio to a 3 2 tennis victory against Tidewater at Robinson on Saturday afternoon. Kiplinger subbed for Hodge, losing the first match 6 2 before Byrnes Jolly won the set. Remaining elimination matches at Ohio courts Thursday evening saw Kiplinger Hodge prevail 6 4 6 3 and 6 3 6 1 in straight-sets finals.
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Byrnes
Hodge
Ohio
Tidewater Company
Brown and Coulter
Robinson
Marshall
Kiplinger
Jolly
Ohio Courts
Kiplinger and
Byrnés and
Wants Some of His Money Savilla Burkholder vs Jacob Burkholder
Savilla Burkholder files for divorce from Jacob Burkholder alleging fraud to secure consent to their marriage. She says she was a widow in Freedom Indiana when he claimed to own 200 acres and substantial personal wealth, but later learned he conveyed land to his son George for a life interest only, with deeds recorded three days before the marriage to defraud her rights.
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Savilla Burkholder
Jacob Burkholder
Freedom
Indiana
Defeundant
George
Memorial Services and Procession at Castle Hall
Memorial services were held in the Castle Hall of Launcelot Lodge 67 K of P in memory of deceased Knights. After the forenoon services, graves at St. Mary's and Marshall cemeteries were strewn. In the afternoon Eureka Lodge 64 O, headed by the marching band, proceeded to the First MLE church where Rev. Eane Fietekers preached a memorial sermon.
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Hall of
Eureka Lodge
Marwail
Auburn man Wallace announces for Sheriff in county race
Wallace of Auburn town announces candidacy for sheri f. Born in Anderson township thirty six years ago, he has lived in Clark County. He runs after threshing machine work and local dealings, with many friends. He previously served as constable town clerk and two terms supervisor, leaving office with good will.
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Wallace
Auburn
Hig
Anderson Township
Clark County
Ane
Public meeting set by Referents Commission in Indianapolis
The Referents Commission will hold a quarterly meeting Sunday at 1:45 p m with Rev Baumgartner presiding. E J Niteche, pastor, invites the public to attend and hear reports and discussions.
Pennsylvania Railroad Tightens Trespasser Crackdown
The railroad cites more than 50 000 deaths and 55 000 injuries in eleven years from trespassing on its rights of way. It reports rising enforcement since 1900 with 757 deaths in 1908 and plans to step up patrols, warnings, and city county cooperation to reduce fatalities.
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United States
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Martin Jr. Announces Candidacy for County Clerk
County Clerk candidate Wom. T. Martin Jr. of Marshall lineage and local schooling pledges readiness from deputy clerk experience. He cites education in business and church involvement, highlighting family stability with wife and four daughters as testimony to reliability.
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Wom. T. Martin Jr
uMee
Martin
Marshall
Oltowa
Eldeat
Beacon Martin
Casey Loses Suit Over Delinquent Taxes
The County Treasurer filed suit against delinquent taxpayers on East Main Street and Jasper Avenue. Case heard before County Judge Snavely on Monday and dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Levy questionable but future action may proceed against benefited property owners and accrued costs.
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East Main Street
Jasper Avenue
Casey
Board of Local Improvements
Death notices of Dick Barnhart Leslie in Little Falls
The notice reports the death of Dick Barnhart Leslie son of Mrs. Susan Leslie and brother of Charles K Sealle, from a blow to the head during a traveling show. He died in Little Falls New York and funeral details are pending with arrival of his body anticipated.
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Dick Barnhart Leslie
Susan Leslie
Charles K. Sealle
Little Falla
New York
Leslie
City Loses Tax Suit Over South Park Addition
Robert H Brown trustee challenged city taxes on South Park addition to Marshall. Court sustained objection stating plat was filed April 5 1900? taxes accrued after April 1. Judgment frees the taxed lots for 1909 but they will be assessed as acre property in 1910 with ten percent penalty for nonpayment.
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Robert H. Brown
South Park
Marshall
Reds to Meet St. Mary's in Afternoon Game
Reds travel to face St. Mary’s in a 2 p.m. contest to allow visiting team to catch a train. Miller and Clugate batteries for Reds. Marehall and Baker to handle St. Mary’s battery.
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Reds
St. Mary’s
St.@Mary’s
Miller and
Drunken Sunday quarrel ends in fatal shooting near Clarksville
A Curtis County incident reports Jud Sims shot and killed by Herbert Cash during a whisky quarrel at Mill Creek west of Clarksville on a Sunday evening. Four companions, arrests pending, inquest held, verdict given that Sims died from a gunshot wound inflicted by Cash. Sims funeral held. Cash jailed awaiting trial with self defense anticipated.
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Herbert Cash
Mill Creek
Clarksville
Everett Elledge
Charlie Peck
Welsh
Riles Nicholson
Artrold Davis
Sims
Cash
Sroud
Childan Sim
Davis
Davin
Mareshall
Sheri
Davison
Lowell
Martingville
Connelly
Nowell
P. P. Haslit
Haslit
Andy Ot Atte
Hasy
Jud-Sims
Lavern
Golden and Seholfield
Thomas
Craig
Sima
Ida Cash
Glydo
Fatima
Clarkaville
Charleston
Sime
Clarksvil
Reds Stop Sluggers In Tight 8–5 Win
Reds beat the Paris Sluggers 8 to 5 as Baker blanked them from the sixth inning. Paris led 1–0 in the first and 4–0 in the second before Reda pushed four runs in the fifth and added three more in the eighth. Pitcher Baker allowed twelve hits while striking out three, and Sluggers outhit 9 to 8 but could not rally after the early deficit.
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Reds
Marshall Reda
Michigan Avenue Suns
Paris Sluggers
Baker
Parig
Marshall
Bonehead
Heetreck
Strick
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Memorial
Sanday
Biga
Ask Amt
Peete
E.J. Niteche
Pennsy
Jud Sims
Redes
Datterios
B. Llewellyn
A Mullins
H. Martin
B - Martin
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