New Council Convenes as Old Refinishes Year’s Biz
The new city council for the fiscal year was seated after the old council finished year matters. They approved a fountain petition on Main Street, built a five foot sidewalk by the Pythian Theatre, banned burning trash on paved streets, and adopted several improvement ordinances including Main Street and Locust Street paving. Financial reports from E E Howell show total receipts of 6154.79 with April sums of 907.32. city treasurer details and fund balances were presented. Committee assignments were announced including Public Utilities, Finance, Ordinances, and Board of Health.
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John Catron
R. A. Mitchell
John L. Thompson
Main Street
Court House
Pythian Theatre
Pine Street
4Th Toichigan Avenue
Locust Street
Michigan Avenue
5Th Street
Main
E. E. Howell
Public Utilities
General
BOWER
Suuma
Police Imagistrate
Radeanaker
James W. Dunn
John Montgomery
Wheeler & Keiser
Forbeck
Clay
Minhell
Pen
Catetts
Mitchell
Duncan
Thompson
Patie
Catron
Lfopbeek
Board of Health
Silag Weir
J. J. Rose
Stephen
Bradley
Encampment Program Promises Entertainment at Freeport
The 44th Tyanual state encampment of the G A R will be held in Freeport May 23 to 25 1910. Officials report great effort to provide entertainment for members and visitors with distinguished speakers and a grand parade planned for May 24.
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Tyanual
Seagate
Death of Satan the elephant ends Ringling stampede
The Ringling circus killed Satan the elephant in Danville after a Wednesday stampede. A rope and chain were placed around her neck and she was strangled by about 100 men. Her carcass was dumped by the Big Four tracks near Lyons yards and later rendered into soap and fertilizer. Satan, intelligent and a leader, had caused several attacks, triggering the killing despite hopes to tranquilize the herd. Ringling losses reach about $30,000 with Satan valued at $15,000.
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Satan
Ringling
Danville
Town
Lyons Yards
University of Illinois
Squirrels Brought to Court Yard for Shelter
Andy Smith of the southeast town brought three young squirrels to Sheriff Davison to be released in the court house yard. A high box in a tree hosts the creatures as they expand their colony with more young squirrels requested from readers.
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Marshall
Andy Smith
Sheriff Davison
Court House
Smith
Mis Old Sweethearts on the Eve of a Wedding
A fragmentary notice describes the piece His Old Sweethearts a bachelor’s last look at past loves. Images of summer and winter girls flash by as he recalls incidents shaping his heart before a pivotal vow. Admission 15 cents.
Greene youth dies after drinking carbolic acid suicide
A Greene youth aged about 23 died at home after his parents found him drinking carbolic acid. He had shown the empty bottle to his mother, then left the house. Friends later reported he appeared happy and laughing, while despondency over health was noted as a probable cause.
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Casey
Big Tank Burns in Martinsville Oil Fire
A lightning strike ignited a 35 000 barrel tank at Ohio Oil Company's Martinsville tank farm during a storm. The fire burned for days with volunteers fighting flames and hundreds assisting, causing estimated losses over 50 000 dollars and the destruction of a nearby orchard and corn field. One worker, Nip Wieland, suffered broken ribs and an arm while escaping the blaze.
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Ohio Oil Company
Martinsville
Marshall
Dan Roach
Pipe Line Division
Bolton
Jolly
Nip Wieland
Wieland
erTerre “Haute
Themen
Oil Wells Break Records in Denison and Nearby Farms
In Denison Township Lawrence county, Iniba Field near Vandermark farm reports a record well in McCloney sand producing 2,500 to 3,000 barrels of fines grade oil. Nearby, International Oil & Gas No.4 on McCloskey farm yielded 1,500 barrels from the Tré&oy land at depths 1,720 to 1,835 feet. Other tests report oil found at depths from 1000 feet to shallower sections as developments continue across Centralia Sandoval Odin areas.
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Ohio Oi!Company
Vandermark
Dennison Township
Lawrence County
International’ ‘Oil’& ‘Gas
Com=pany
Great Eastern Carnival Company Faces Permit Clash
Nay and Cooper's Great Eastern Carnival failed to unload in Chrisman due to no license. City council later granted a permit but Mayor L. B. Bacon refused it, sparking claims of moral opposition and a planned suit against the mayor. The company then moved to Westville for crowds.
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Great Eastern Carnival Company
Nay and Cooper
Chrisman
Westville
L. B. Bacon
Cavein Injures West Side Sewer Worker John Dunlap
John Dunlap, a 25 year old laborer, was buried under a cave in while removing support on the west side sewer near Main and First streets Friday around eight. He sustained severe bruises to the shoulders and chest but no broken bones and will remain in bed for two weeks and away from work for a month.
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John Dunlap
Main
First Streets
Ie Baniss
Ainnee
Seogpaemacropli
Fenara
Witr
Dun- Jap
Meeting of Banday School Association in Clark County
Officers met at the First M. E. Church to discuss Adult Bible classes and Sunday schools across Clark County. The gathering, though sparsely attended, featured George Lher leading and aimed to unite churches for future growth and harmony. A national parade in Washington D. C. with President Taft anticipated, drawing around 40 000 participants.
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Banday
M. E
Clark County
George Lher
Gether
International
Washington D. C
Weddings in Rag Mather area linked to local union
Mr Richard Caffrey of Marshall township and Miss Jeanette Lewis of this area wed at St Marys church Rag Mather. William Healey and John Beverthyst noted in society notices. other fragments reference a death in a Los Angeles home and a later meeting at the office.
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Richard Caffrey
Marshall Township
Jeanette Lewis
Wedneamornin
St. Mary’s
Church
Rag Mather
Wm. Healey
Proses FC
John U Beverthyst
Los Angeles
Calltepa
Bey
Memorial Day letter from State Superintendent on peace and Grant
Francis G. Blair urges teachers and pupils to honor Memorial Day by remembering the cost of war and the longing for peace. He praises Ulysses S. Grant as a soldier and prophet of peace, urging schools to observe the day with appropriate exercises.
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Francis G. Blair
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
General Grant
G. Blair
Coroner Blames Freight Crew for Sandford Wreck
Terre Haute coroner Leavitt announces final verdict placing the freight train crew at fault for the Sandford wreck. Eight injured and several killed as the switch was left open by the crew, while operator Hunt was not held responsible.
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Vigd
Sandford
Terre Haute
Leagitt
Orning
Thes Cykeren
Leavitt
Hunt
Qdell
Erratinas ae: repairs along Vandalia tracks progress
The report notes work on the south side of the Vandalia tracks with wires removed and poles cleared as the company continues right of way clearing. Workers are described as performing overdue maintenance and face unsafe conditions.
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Erratinas Ae
Estern
Sco
Jiemoee
Veil Béirémoved
Lawmaker Bribery Accusations Surround Lorimer Vote
Charges allege Illinois legislators were paid to back United States Senator Lorimer. Democratic Rep Charles White says he took 1000 dollars and later 50 dollars from a corruption fund to expose the scheme. Other named lawmakers deny the charges as State’s Attorney Wayman investigates.
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United States
William Lorimer
Charles A. White
O'Fallon
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Illinois
White
The
Tribune
Forty-ninth
Lorimer
Lee C
Neil Browne
Ottawa
Browne
Wayman
Cook County
Ter
Himeelf
Downing William
Spris
Bieg Lhmit
Briggs House
St. Louie
Southern Hotel
Wilson
Beckon
Charles 8
Luke
Joseph. S. Clark
Henry ‘A. Shepard
Michael ’S. .Link
Lorimer Will
Egislature
Amdiis
Frill
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Iniba
Sistty
Great Eastern
Carnival Company
Mayor
Cavein
PNR
Eletion
Zion
Eman
Chigiroh
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