City Council Adopts Utility Superintendent Appointment
At the regular meeting the City council passed an ordinance to fund fire department needs from foreign insurance premium taxes. Ernie Howell was appointed superintendent of public utilities with a $60 monthly salary and $3,500 annual act. Marshall Shelton Neartan’s salary rose by $10, and a police report noted one case before the magistrate. The Board of Local Improvements approved $3,700 for west side sewer work, with contractors to receive 5 percent ($314.5) and a partial payment of $731 already made. George F. Miller was approved for a $201.02 curb work in place. The council adjourned after bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amills
Board of Local Improvements
West Side
George F. Miller
Fythian Theatre Presents Two Reels and Songs Each Saturday
Every Saturday night at 7 30 and 8 15 two reels of motion pictures are shown with two songs and dissolving views. Two complete shows.
Pioneer Samuel S Smith Dies In Marshall At Ninety
Samuel W Smith aged 90 died at the home of Mrs Annie Smith at Fourth and Cherry Streets Wednesday evening at nine. Born October 14 1819 in Lancaster County Pa he moved to Ohio in 1841 and to Marshall in 1855. Survived by brother C Wash Smith sister Mrs Mary Holler daughters Mrs Harriet Metz and Mrs Frank Bru ner son William Smith. Funeral at 2:00 pm at his late home with Rev Robert Griffins sermon. burial in Marshall cemetery.
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Samuel W. Smith
Annie Smith
Fourth
Cherry Streets
Lancaster County
Ohio
Marshall
Harriet Metz
Frank C. Bruner
Chicago
William Smith
Terre Haute
Smith
U. B. ,Church
Robert Griffins
Marshall Cemetery
State to Buy Quails for Stocking Efforts
District game warden E. Bartels plans to trap and ship quails from ten counties to other parts of Illinois to boost dwindling populations. The program offers 50 cents per quail and relies on state game laws to monitor and authorize the restocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartels
Ilinois
Springfield
Paris News
State Fair Profits After Expenses Reach New High in Springfield
The 1909 Springfield state fair will net about 40 000 after premiums. Receipts total 157 212 81 with disbursements 95 802 116 leaving a current balance of 61 610 65. After premiums payable the treasurer will hold around 40 000. Last year receipts were 12 000. The chamber of commerce guaranteed 2 500 for the horse show but it was self sustaining and did not need aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Inez
Chamber of Commerce
Brutal murder shocks Terre Haute as Civil War veteran killed
Arthur Smith, a Civil War veteran, was killed after being attacked on a sidewalk by Sam Swope. The assault occurred as a game was disrupted, witnesses offered no resistance, and Swope remains at large. Smith was buried in Terre Haute’s potters field after no relatives could be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Smith
Terre Haute
Sam Swope
Swope
Mr. Smith
Potters Field
Court Convenes Monday in Clark County Circuit Court
Clark County circuit court will convene Monday with Hon. Morton W. Thompson presiding. The docket lists 35 common law cases, 15 continued from former terms, and 41 chancery cases, 15 continued from former terms. 14 percent of chancery docket involves divorce and separate maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Circuit Court
Morton W. Thompson
Deserter Tries to Sell Bicycle in Vandalia
L Craig rode from Casey with a bicycle offered cheap in town. Junker, the night man at Vandalia station, suspected a crook and alerted Constable Riley and Sheriff Davison. Craig was arrested in the ticket office and jailed after a preliminary exam waiver. He claimed desertion from the army and was taken to Ft. Benjamin Harrison for military review. He is 18, son of the late Al Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Craig
Casey
Vandalia
Junker
Thomas Riley
John H. Davison
Peters
Craig
W. T. Hollenbeck
Army
Davison
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
al Craig
Revolutionary Era Currency Token Sailed Through York Hands
H G Hodge of York owns a 34 by 4 inch token from the Revolutionary period that passed through the Ralston family of Melrose township, a pioneer Clark County line. The note shows Forty Dollars on the face and Forty Dollars on the reverse, with a 1778 Continental Congress resolution cited for the value in gold or silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Hodge
York
Melmse Township
Clark County
Stele Rue
Congress
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Holt and Sollers
Corn Day Procedure for School Exhibits and Awards
State Superintendent Blair endorses a Corn Day method with first second and third prize ribbons. Corn entries by number, judged by competent judges, results announced during the program. The top ten from each school go to the county superintendent on November 13 for county judging and display, with parental support urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Stia
Marshall High School Football Loses to Paris
Marshall High School football opened at Paris and fell to the Paris squad due to Marshall fumbles and punt miscues. Left half Laufman starred for Marshall on offense and defense while Paris full back Myers stood out for Paris. a rematch is likely on Thanksgiving day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Paris
Laufman
Myers
Thia
Post Office Burglarized in Martinsville Heist
Martinsville post office was burglarized last Wednesday night with burglars taking $1.50 from a damaged safe. Night operator Charley Morgan at Vandalia reported seeing a figure behind fixtures before a shot shattered glass, sending the crooks fleeing. no trace of them has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Charley Morgan
Halloween Art Lost in City Folklore
A lighthearted Halloween vignette portrays the Gaunt Gray Ghost and the Wicked Witch Woman lamenting modern customs. They note electric jack o lanterns and fewer celebrants, sharing humorous asides about nursery royalties and a pneumatic cleaner, ending as an automobile frightens them away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record-Herald Sunday
Chicyzo
Meneiist
Eva Tanguay
Attorney Prosecutes Self in Local Ordinance Case
Saratow attorney D. Melton, who earlier prosecuted another man for spitting on the sidewalk, now faces trial for the same offense. He will prosecute the case vigorously while employing two city lawyers to defend him, drawing keen local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smaest
Cittorney
D. Melton
Saratow
Indianapolis liquor establishment raided on anti-saloon law
W B Moore claimed to represent an Indianapolis liquor establishment was arrested here Thursday by Constable Thomas Riley for soliciting orders for alcohol. He posted bond of 3500 for appearance at the county court in January where a guilty finding could bring severe penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.B. Moore
Indianapolis
Thomas Riley
Miss Lydia Finger to Speak at First Congregational Church
Miss Lydia Finger of Chicago will speak at the First Congregational Church next Sunday in place of the unavailable Dr Newell. The young woman is described as eloquent within the Congregational church and will address Marshall, per a late telegram correcting notices in the Republican. Arthur W. Miles, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Finger
Chicago
First Congregational Church
Newell
Marshall
Congregational Church
Republian
Arthur W. Miles
Knot Legal After Four Ceremonies In Illinois
John Jones of Farrfield and Miss Anna Perkins finally wed after four ceremonies spanning two years. Jones had an existing wife and failed divorces before each attempt, with errors including cross county licensing and a notary public officiating. The latest ceremony succeeded with a minister in the license county.
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John Jones
Farrfield
Anna Perkins
John
Miss Perkins
Jones
Illinois
Eastern Illinois Normal students fined for assault in lake hazing
Six students at Eastern Illinois State Normal School Charleston were fined after rioting charges tied to the hazing of George May in a lake last spring. Ritchey led the group and received $18. others paid $13 each. Two others facing warrants, Milholland and Tarble, plan to plead guilty on return for smaller fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Illinois State Normal School
Charleston
Carl Schmachle
Grover Welch
Tony Ivy
Oliver Hostetter
Guy Nichols
Arthur Ritchey
George May
Ritchey
Herbert Milholland
Colorado
Newton Tarble
Swarthmore College
Pennsylvania
Tarble
Cleone
Marshall
Hazers
Mays
Intoxicated ex-husband arrested after custody scare
A. E. Poindexter, sought by Mrs. Ophia Poindexter for divorce and child custody, arrived in town in a drunken state. Deputy Sheriff Jesse Gallatin watched him fearing harm or kidnapping, Poindexter rented a livery rig, but failed to act. He was arrested by the Marshal, jailed briefly, and fined 3.45 dollars which he could not pay before leaving town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Poindexter
Ophia Poindexter
Jesse Gallatin
Jin
Bastile
Mag Hee Wae
Olice
Wm. Law
Government Deputy Seeks Executed Sentences For Bootleggers
The U S Marshal Arch Spring visited the city Wednesday to oversee Wm Hull and Dode Swickard, each serving fifteen days for illegal sale of intoxicating liquors. He arranged to arrest them after their sentences and bring them before the U S court at Danville for selling liquor without a license. Both have pleaded guilty to unlawful sale.
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United States
Arch Spring
Wm. Hull
Dode Swickard
U.S
Danville
Quarterly Meeting at United Brethren Church
The United Brethren church hosts its quarterly meeting with Rev. J. B. Connett presiding on Sunday at 7 o'clock. A quarterly conference will follow Monday evening with Rev. J. B. Connett preaching.
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United Brethren
J. B. Connett
No Vote For Them in Anti Saloon Plot Fueled Arrests
Wim Hull and Dode Swackard of Terre Haute have been jailed since October for selling intoxicants in Anti Saloon territory. A rescue plan to free them for the mayoral election failed. States Attorney Connelly filed information, they pleaded guilty, and were fined $100 and costs and sentenced to fifteen days in jail.
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Wim. Hull
Dode Swackaard
Terre Haute
R Cupe
Gay
Swivkard
Wabarh
Plana
Nice
Men Gang Aft
States
Connelly
Snuvely
Matrimonial Mix at County Court House
Elva M Cramer of Yale and Walter Frizzell of Union township Cumberland county wed by Judge Hershel R Snavely at the courthouse. Also remarriage of George J Killian and Anna E Killian of Martinaville after divorce. Walter E Evans and Mary E Gordon united in marriage in North Vernon. Fred Crumlin and Lottie Snavely wed at Melrose township. Frank Armuro and Clara E Burnside marry at Esquire Benson Martin’s office.
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Elva M. Cramer
Yale
Jasper County
Walter Frizzell
Union Township
Cumberland County
Hershel R. Snavely
Court House
George J. Killian
Anna E. Killian
Martinaville
Snavely
Walter E. Evans
North Vernon
Ind
Mary E. Gordon
Butlerville
M. E. Church
E. L. Pletcher
Fred Crumlin
Lottie Snavely
Melrore Township
Frank Armuro
Clara E. Burnside
Esquire
Benson Martin
Accidental Shooting Ends Life On Lycan Farm Near Paris
Cleveland Wallace 25 and his brother Floyd lived on the Lycan farm when they hunted with a target rifle joined by 17 year old Beryl Crowder. A rabbit startled the party and Crowder fired a double barreled shotgun in line with Wallace, whose shoulder was struck and the carotid artery severed, causing death within minutes. A coroner's jury released Crowder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cleveland Wallace
Beryl Crowder
Young Crowder
Floyd Wallace
Ben
Wallace
Sock
Crowder
Blind Boone Concert Comes to Marshall on Saturday
The Blind Boone Concert Company visits Marshall on Saturday November 27 1900 or 1909 with glowing notices of the African American pianist. The program is described as high character and royally entertaining, highlighting Boone as a skilled multi instrument performer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blind Boone
Marshall
United States
Blin Boone
M. E. Church
Taubeneck Buys Half Interest in City Drug Store
Carl Taubeneck acquires a one half interest in City Drug Store and takes possession with former employer Mr. Prewett No vamberi. Taubeneck is a graduate of the Illinois School of Pharmacy and has served as a clerk in the store for several years, ensuring continuity for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Taubeneck
Prewett Novamberi
Carl
Ilinois School of Pharmacy
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Ernie Howell
Anreight
9Th
Chestnut Streets
12Th
Plum Streets
Fythian Theatre
Poon
Nevada
By Stanley E. Piper
M Ca
L. Craig
Gaunt Gray Ghost
Wicked Witch Woman
Terre
Cupids
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