Murderer’s blow wounds Dick Leslie at circus camp
An account from Little Falls New York details how Richard Dick Leslie, boss of the circus tent crew, was struck on the head by a tent stake during a May 31 altercation with drunk canvasman John Miller. Leslie survived until June 10 and provided statements about the incident while Miller faced ongoing inquiry.
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Richard
Leslie
Little Falls
New York
John Miller
al Wheeler
Igeville
N. Y
Lesy
Miller
Ick
Yaanage
Little Jack
Jack
The
Evening Times
Cirows
Canvaseman
Funeral Held for Dek Seelie At Marshall Cemetery
The body of Dek Seelie arrived Friday over the Big Four and was taken to his mother's home on Beach Street. The funeral occurred Saturday at ten o'clock, with Rev. Arthur Rife presiding. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and twin brother to K Leafic, aged forty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dek Seelie
Ken
Beach Street
Arthur Rife
Marshall Cemetery
Masonic
K. Leafic
Miss Nusbaum to Marry Mr. Beall Whitlock in Montana
Miss Nannie Nusbaum of Missoula will wed Mr. Beall G. Whitlock in an unattended ceremony at 3 p.m. Saturday. The couple will live in Hamilton, Montana after the wedding. Nusbaum grew up in Marshall and taught in Terre Haute while Whitlock played football at Rose Poly and now works as a foreman with Bitter Root Irrigation Company in Hamilton.
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Nannie ‘ Nusbaum
Missoula
Montana
Beall
G. Whitlock
Hampton
Miss Nusbaum
Marshall
Terre Haute
Whitlock
Terre Haute High
Rose Poly
Citternoia
Bitter Root Irrigation Company
Ham Stton
Local contract work challenged over improper oversight
In Lebanon Ind a contract for extending oats and paying lines was carried out without pressure from the Board of Local Improvements or the Improvement Committee of the Board of Supervisors. The contract was made by those bodies yet work proceeded amid questions on authority and compliance.
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Lebanon
Board of Local Improvements
Board of Supervisors
Terre Haute Carpenter Dies by Own Action on Rail Line
Bruner of Terre Haute aged 49 a carpenter killed himself by lying a head in the S I tracks near the Terre Haute Brewing plant after anticipating a morning passenger train. He had eight children and his wife blamed no domestic trouble, noting years ago he suffered insanity from an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onry Bruner
Terre Haute
S. I
Comany
Bruner
Lightning destroys Robert English house with heavy damage
A two story brick dwelling one mile north of the city owned by Robert English was struck by lightning during a storm yesterday forenoon and burned completely. The kitchen ignited but most household goods were saved. a table south of the house and a nearby barn across the road survived. Estimated loss about 4000 dollars with little insurance.
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Robert English
Accident leaves Daniel Holwick with fatal hip dislocation
Daniel Holwick suffered a serious fall at Hatton on Sunday causing a dislocated hip. Doctors fear the injury will prove fatal as they cannot reduce the dislocation. Holwick, a lifelong resident of Clare county, is in fragile health at his eighty fifth year and known as one of the county’s best citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Holwick
Hatton
Holwick
Ciarit Ccounty
Ita
University of Illinois trip draws large farming audience
The Big Four farmers and teachers excursion to the University of Illinois last Friday drew 290 tickets at Paris and 100 more from stations above Paris. The crowd, about 800 total, traveled in nine coaches back and forth, with street cars provided for campus transport. Lectures covered agriculture and forestry as farmers and educators toured the university grounds and experimental farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
Marshall
Clark County
Oliver
Paris
Fela
Champaign
University
Drake
Harry
Maurer
Univer
James J. Hill
Collins Seeks Republican Nomination for County Sheriff
EO Collins announces desire to run again for Sheriff of the County in the upcoming Republican primary on September 15 1910. He recalls a prior defeat to W G Lee of Parker township, notes support from Lee after defeat, and asks party voters for continued backing to serve with credit to the party and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Lee
Parker Township
Mr. Lee
Republic Chi
Repun
Collins
Tank Hit by Lightning Destroys Ohio Oil Tank at Stoy
A 35 000 barrel tank at Ohio Oil Company farm in Stoy was struck by lightning and destroyed. Fire and black smoke spread over the countryside as crews from nearby towns battled the blaze until it burned out. This marks the second such incident for the company that summer, the Martinsville tank earlier in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil
Stoy
Hillman
Roach
Bolton
Hillmans Auto
Ohio Company
Martinsville
re;Anery
Notice to Contractors for West Union School Building 1910
Sealed bids with 10 percent certified check payable to School Directors of District No 66 Clark County will be received by the directors until 2 p m Saturday July 2 1910 for constructing a school house at West Union Illinois. Bids follow plans and specifications on file with the County Superintendent of Schools and attorney Dr G Poor man and Harry Prust. Directors reserve the right to reject any bid. Dated June 1 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Clark
State of
Olinois
West Union
Illinois
G. Poorman
Harry Prust
Miss Mayme Mount of Walnut Dies After Illness
The remains of Miss Mayme Mount, of Walnut, will be provided to her home today. Reports indicate she had been ill for two weeks with stomach trouble and related health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme
Walnut
Contract Let For Locust and Main Street Improvements
The contract for paying Main from 4th Street East to Michigan Avenue and Locust Street from 5th Street to Main was awarded Monday afternoon to Georg T. Miller of Lebanon for 19 383.05 dollars. Two bids were submitted Adlen J. Parrish of Paris offered 20 813 dollars, higher by 1 430. The brick will be used from Indiana Block in Brazil Indiana and Miller’s work is said to meet the best standards. Completion time is about two weeks or more, targeting mid August.
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Main
4Th Street
Michwayne
Michigan Avenue
Georg T. Miller
Lebanon
Adlen J. Parrish
Paria
Mr. Miller
Indiana
Brazil
Miller
Gts
Wil
Weil
Cupid At Work Promising Marriages In Local Notice
Cupid at work as two couples wed Monday and Tuesday evenings at the U B Parsonage and in Terre Haute. Hewitt G Gilbert wed Bertha M Clouse by Rev Robert Grifin. Henry Crawford wed Effie M Pine with Esquire James M Green officiating. Julius Misner of Terre Haute married Nettie Adams here. groom works at Terre Haute water works plant. They plan to live in Terre Haute after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt G. Gilbert
Bertha M. Clouse
U. B. Parsonage
Robert Grifin
Henry Crawtford
Effie M. Pine
Esquire
James M. Green
Julius Misner
Terre Haute
Nettie Adams
Will Adams
First Evangelical Church Plans Children's Day Program
The First Evangelical church of Marshall will observe children's day Sunday evening at 7 45 June 26 1910. A program of songs recitations and dialogues is prepared. Parents and friends of the Sunday school are invited. A silver offering for Missions will be taken. Zion Big Creek church preaching service Sunday morning at
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Church of
Marshall
Zion Big Creek
Du Laney Presents Steinway Grand To Elizabeth Burnett
Hector B. Dulaney visited Chicago and purchased a Steinway grand piano which he presented to his niece Miss Elizabeth Burnett. The gift was greatly appreciated by Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector B. Dulaney
Chicago
Elizabeth Burnett
Elizabeth
Card of Thanks for Loss of Son and Brother
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness after the bereavement of our son and brother Richard. Mrs Susan Leslie and family extend gratitude. Clerks at Hughes store hosted a hay ride and picnic at Blizzard Ford with attendees including Russell Brown Hughes Morton Carl Schuer Roscoe Griffith from Kansas City Mo and Misses Jane Morton Eggebrecht Mabel Stateler others joined the event at a home gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Susan Leslie
Hughes
Ford
Russell Brown
Hughes Morton
Carl Schuer
Roscoe Griffith
Kansas
City
Misess Jane Morton
Eggebrecht
Mabel Stateler
Dee Lonleeetan
Guy Ang Reic
Harry Guy Ao
Clara Ma
Young Physician Weds Dr Stephen Bradley and Miss Eleanor Metzler
Miss Eleanor Wade Metzler of Coshocton and Dr Stephen Campbell Bradley of Coshocton were married in Coshocton Ohio in a ceremony at the Metzler home with roses ivy and a daisied wedding bell arch. Miss Mary Gilbert and Miss Mabel Lytton sang and played the Bridal Chorus. The couple will reside in Marshall Illinois after a two week Lake Michigan trip and will be at home in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Ohio
Daily Tribune
Eleanor Wade Metzler
A. S. Metzler
Stephen Campbell Bradley
The
Tribune
Metzler
Bradley
Mary Gilbert
Cleveland
Mabel Lytton
West Bedford
Misa ‘Gilbert
Lohengrin
Freinds
Als
Stephen Campell Bradley
William W. Sweet
Langhorne
Michigan
Marshall
Ill
Nashville Board appoints Miss Minnie Parker eighth grade teacher
The Nashville Board of Education met Monday evening and appointed Miss Minnie Parker of Marshall Illinois as teacher of the eighth grade in Washington County Illinois for the coming term. Parker had previously taught at the North Side school but resigned over a disputed assignment and sought the Nashville position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Board of Education
Minnie Parker Ofarshall
Illinois
Washington County
Iil
Parker
City Board of Education
North Side
Nashville
Death from accident blamed on chloroform prescription
Last week reports said Theron Miller, son of D. B. Miller, died in Springfield Ohio from an overdose of chloroform prescribed by a physician. Miller, whose heart action was weak, died after the overdose caused fatal results. his father went to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Miller
Theron
Springfield
Ohio
Mr. Miller
Wcone
Notice to Tax Payers Board of Review Session
The Board of Review is in session in the Library Court Room at Marshall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All complaints must be filed by the first Monday in August. John Thompson, Chairman. O. M. Mark. E. B. Bancroft, Dell Fishback, Clerk.
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Board of Review
Court Room
Marshall
John Thompson
O. M
Mark E. B. Bancroft
Dell Fishback
Home Wedding Planned for Miss Lillian Craig and Eugene Shepler
Miss Lillian Craig and Eugene Shepler of Terre Haute Ind will wed Sunday at 8 30 p m at the bride parents home 814 Locust Street Marshall The couple will reside on South 5th Street Terre Haute in Marshall after the ceremony
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Lillian Craig
Eugene Shepler
Terre Haute
Indiana
Thomas Craig
Locust Street
Marshall
South & St. Terre’ Haute
Wasp Bite Almost Fatal For Mrs LeGore
A small black wasp sting on Mrs. O LeGore’s finger nearly proved fatal last Thursday afternoon. While on the front porch with her daughter Marjorie she brushed away a wasp, stepped on it, and soon collapsed into convulsions. Neighbors summoned Dr Dismida and Dr Millemell. she recovered consciousness after about an hour but remains not fully recovered from the sting’s effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dismida
R. A
Sunday School Parade and Festival Planned in Marshall
A Marshall event promises entertainment and amusement for all with a big parade forming at the North Side school grounds at 9:30 a m a full day program of music speeches and novel entertainments will be provided. The celebration also offers on site bun galore and wedding vows on the platform with gifts for couples willing to be married during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Bungalore
North Side
Drivers Often to Blame
A Casey Commercial letter to the Republican argues that automobile drivers frighten horses more than the horses frighten autos. The writer cites whips and noise behind horses, causing commotion, and urges better mutual understanding between auto drivers and horse drawn vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Reds Roll Past St Marys in Easy Win
Reds beat St Marys 8 to 7 as St Marys errors and Baker pitching shape the outcome. Miller exits after two, Reds rally in the fourth for four runs and hold visitors to six hits while fanning about a dozen hitters. Small crowd watches. Umpire names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Reds
Marshall
Miller
Stary
Baker
Bond for Herbert Cash in shooting case set at 2500
Herbert Cash, jailed for shooting Jud Sims, was admitted to bail of 2500 after a coroner jury recommendation. Bail bonded by Herbert Cash and Ida Cash with sureties P. W. Grover, Chas. F. Butwalde, Irwin Rouckwell, James Curtright, and John D. Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Cash
Jud Sims
Banday
Befors
Thomas Craig Hetarday
Ida Cash
P. W. Grover
Irwin Rouckwell
James Curtright
John D. Ross
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Dick Leslie
Camtrict
Cupid
Stephen Bradley
Eleanor Metzler
Coshocton, Ohio
St. Mary’ S
RHE
St Mary’s
Miller and Cluggage
Baker and Martin
Martin
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