Westfield Editor Blames Delays on Non Cooperation
James Dawson of the Westfield Review claims the Interurban line between Charleston and Terre Haute via Westfield and Marshall is stalled by non cooperation. He says money, bonds, and timing hinder progress and urges renewed subscription efforts with future work planned in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amasologi
James Dawson
Westfield Review
Charleston
Terre & Hante
Westfield
Marshall
Toby
Ake
Casey
Pasis
Pasis'cme
Local Fragments Signal Church Contribution
Fragmentary OCR notes show a church related gesture or offering. readable terms include a donation to a church building or service, with unclear dates or names due to damaged text.
Fires Burn Barn and Davison Morton Facility
Sunday two fires reported. About 11 0 clock the James Dann barn in the east part of town burned with $50 loss, believed started by boys smoking. Around 4 pm Polly Poy found papers in a desk at Davison Morton soft drink joint on fire, a bucket brigade controlled the blaze before the hose cart arrived, damage slight, suspected rat chewed a match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dann
Para
Jim
Davison & Morton
Polly”’ Poy
Danville Teachers Head to Eastern Conference Meeting
The Danville high school and city teachers depart at 7:25 AM on a special Big Four train to attend the Eastern nors Teachers' meeting in Danyi. The Marshall and Martinsville faculties join them, with sessions continuing into the evening as local educators participate in the conference activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danyi
Unusual Opportunity for Marshall Hosts Delegates
To the people of Marshall you will scorn have an unusual opportunity. The State Association will meet in Marshall on October 25. Delegates from across the state will attend and hosts are urged to provide lodging and dinner. Give your name and address to the committee on entertainment or to John Weir, Chairman of Reception Committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beves State Associati
Marshall
Nighnaes
Eep
John Weir
Found Dead in Bed James Thompson Aged 80
James Thompson, 80, was found dead in bed Tuesday morning at the home of his relative in Melrose township. Gideon woke him at 3 AM and reported he felt well. Thompson had been a resident of Melrose township where his sons cared for him before his death occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thompson
Ee Ee Ie
Gideon
Melrose
Gibeon
Fragmentary Notice of Public High School Event
Readable text shows partial reference to a public high school event with dates near September and December and an implied incident of harm. No full details or names are recoverable from the fragments.
State to celebrate annual Corn Day across country schools
State Superintendent F. G. Blair proposes a statewide Corn Day with exhibits starting in country schoolhouses on November 5 and progressing to county offices and the State Corn Show in Springfield. Exhibits in Drake's office on November 18 will be judged, with prizes awarded. A circular explains feeding and planning for corn raising to engage boys from planting to picking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Blair
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Soustry
Blair
Springfield
Drake
Erry
Broomcorn Harvest Nears End in Local District
A Mattoon dispatch indicates the broomcorn harvest will finish this Saturday with most of the crop gathered. Only a few fields remain to be cut and will be completed by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Wizard of Wiseland comes to Pythian Theatre October show
The review promises a lively act titled Wizard of Wiseland at the Pythian Theatre. It highlights amusing predicaments and catchy music as a standout performance. Tickets list gallery 25 and 85 cents, lower floor 50, 78 and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revalcal
Pena
Samuel W Smith Celebrates 90th Birthday in Canton Ohio
The report notes Samuel W. Smith born in 1855 celebrated his 90th birthday in Canton Ohio. He worked as a plasterer for most of his life before retiring about five years ago. He had a brother C W Smith and a sister Mrs Mary Holler widow of Jacob Holler.
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Samuel W. Smith
Canton
Ohio
Seaith
C. W. Smith
Mary Holler
Jacob Holler
Fragmentary Text From The Setigred BE Page
Readable fragments show garbled notes about setigred BE with stray references to gas and people. No coherent event or clear entities emerge from the damaged OCR segment.
Leucht Wants Farm After Divorce Ruling
Judge Cox awarded a 310000 farm near Darwin to Mrs Leucht in the divorce suit, prompting Leucht to file a quiet title action claiming the property is his. The case, long and sensational, includes alleged efforts by Mrs Leucht to influence the court with a fake birth claim and other charges. Attorneys say the farm remains heavily mortgaged and that Leucht aims to keep the matter in court to block mortgage lenders and third parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Cox
Charles A. Leucht
Leucht
Darwin
Leuchts
Vigo
Haute
Infant Whitson Obituary From Perry Farm Burial
Infant daughter of Rob and Isabelle Whitson born 1900 died Sunday at 2 months 6 days old from lung fever and pneumonia. Parents mourn, burial at Chawler cemetery with mourners from Indiana including Alva Delann and wife Anderson family and Cruthers family.
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Rob
Isabelle Whitson
Oold
Min
Mra
Whitson
Perry Poorman
List of names drawn for November term circuit court
Names drawn for service at the November term of the Circuit Court include Auburn Burns Hurst Sam Bradley Casey August Heim George Staley E M Hudson Hosie Hetherington W J King Henry Martin James Ashley Coacob Mountjoy John Babsock Derwinh Fred Holzworth Johnson Chet Ring Melrose John Goes Marshall Edward Henbest Carroll Taubeneck Alvin Smith Martinsville Ben Germain Bob Milles Barla Orange John Trump Parker Harper Houghton Hneregen Lifick Dick Geld Charley Kaley Willebb Deen Jed Chind
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Auburn
Burns Hurst
Sam Bradley
Casey
August Heim
George Staley
E. M. Hudson
Hosie Hetherington
W. J. King
Henry Martin
James Ashley
Coacob Mountjoy
John Babsock
Derwinh
Fred Holzworth
Johnson
Chet Ring
Melrose
John Goes Marshall
Edward Henbest
Carrol Taubeneck
Alvin Smith
Martinsville
Ben Germain
Bob Milles
Barla Orange
John Trump
Parker
Harper Houghton
Hneregen, Lifick
Dick Geld
Charley Kaley
Wilwebb Deen
Jed Chind
Robbery Report From W. W. Handy Store at Oliver
A fragmented notice reports a robbery at the W. W. Handy store in Oliver. Details are unreadable but indicate theft and seeking information on the suspect and price or items involved.
Marshall High Becomes Forfeit Winner Then Triumphs in Exhibition
Marshall High School forfeited the opener against Martinsville due to ineligible players and won 1 to 0. An exhibition followed, Martinsville losing 8 to 0. Martinsville star Smith scored a place kick and Cunningham added a touchdown as Marshall, a new team, impressed fans despite early roughness. Coach Williams aims to fix faults before tomorrow’s Paris game and sees several promising green players.
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Marshall High School
Martinsville High School
Martinsville Bunch
Marshall
Martinsville
Cunningham
Williams
Paris
Two Deaths Friday Night in Local Areas
John T. Simpson died Friday night at his daughter Mrs. Guy H. Brown home from stomach cancer. He was 61, Civil War Kansas cavalry veteran. Survived by widow three daughters Mrs. Brown Mrs. Springer of Decatur Mrs. Murphy of Lovington and one son in Lovington. Burial followed in Lovington. John Lowe died at 42 on Bone Bouts lith street Friday of complications after illness. Remains sent to Martinsville for burial.
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John T. Simpson
Guy H. Brown
Lovington
Brown
Simpson
Kansas Cavalry
G. H. Brown
City
J. B. Springer
Decatur
Scotturphy
John Lowe
Obituaries for Mrs. Jesse B Norton and Mrs. Mary Richards
Mrs. Jesse B Norton born November 12 1838 died October 18 1900 at her Marshall home age nearly 76 wife of Jesse B Norton married in 1855 mother of ten children all living with husband and father surviving funeral held at family residence burial in Marshall cemetery Mrs Mary Richards pioneer of Clark county died at her daughter Mrs J F Buckner s home in Bat Saturday funeral Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Norton
Marshall
Marria
Jesse B. Norton
Marshall Cemetery
Mary Richards
Clark Courty
JF. E. Buckner
Congregational Services at First Church Next Sunday
The First Congregational Church invites the public to attend next Sunday services with the pastor delivering both morning and evening sermons. Special choir music will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ueasl
First Congregational Church
Water main break floods area near arcade pool
Water pipes in front of the arcade pool and billiard room ruptured early Monday morning causing groundwater to surge up through the ground like a wall of water. Access was cut off for several hours while repairs were made.
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Arcade Pool
Anol Billiard Room
unclear OCR fragment headline
unreadable text fragment with names and place references appears. no coherent events or dates are readable to form a valid summary.
Miracle Cure Report Noted In Casey Case
The Casey Commercial recounts Miss Rose Emrick’s three year paralysis healing after nightly prayer and Bible study. Her family and the paper present the event as a divine miracle occurring on August 27, with Emrick alert and claiming health following a vision to rise and view the heavens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Bible Times
Rose Emrick
John Emrick
Mise Emrick
Emrick
Mies Eimrick
Waffer
Stegug
Broriek
Malpas Lavalld
Unclear Note on Law of Any Tape Sparks Debate
Fragmentary text mentions the president and Gege with references to fast or thai phrases. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the readable portion.
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ITAL
Danville
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Antther
W. W. Handy
Oliver
Congregational Services
Yepres
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Cuam
Aaren
Sasaud
Bressena
Saal
van Nees
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