Successful Convention Draws 345 Delegates in County
The County Sunday School convention met in the new Methodist church with 345 delegates from every township and school participating. Charles E. Schenk led sessions with Mrs Anna Blues and Rev W L Huston aiding. Marshall received free hospitality, Martina ville won the parade banner, and Louie Lutz remained in critical condition after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Church
Charles E. Schenk
Paris
Anna Blues
Terre Haute
W. L. Perkins
Casey
Banek
Seok Vena
Dentv
Jerry Ishier
Martineville
Mars
Court House
Marshall
Martinaville
North Pole Discovery by Dr Cook Airmarked Expedition Ends
Dr Frederick Albert Cook, an American explorer born in New York, claims to have reached the North Pole. Dispatches from Brussels announce the voyage began July 3, 1897, with Etah Greenland as a base and a claim of reaching the Pole on April 21, 1908, before returning to Copenhagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Albert Cook
North Pole
Cook
Callicon Depot
Sullivan County
New York
Jobn R. Bradley
Bradley
Queenland
Trak
Greenland
Pole
Noirate
Gloucester
Etah
le Comte
Brussels
Copenhagen
Stes
Egede
Prederiek A. Cook
Court News From Danville Judge Ro Kambrough Dismisses Case
Judge FL Ro Kambrough of Danville convened the July term and dissolved the injunction in the case against Crealeba rastanit. Glock’s suit to annul a deed for Archer Elouo property was dismissed for lack of action. Mrs Zunmerly awarded $100 in damages. A September return date is set for apportioning a mar ticiary appointment. On September 1 Ella Kater of West Union alleges cruelty and lack of support in a divorce suit against Dike Etader. she seeks custody of their ten year old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL Ro. Kambrough
Danvill
Dusday
Ella Kater
Wet Union
Arthur Poorman
Lodder Bil
Darwin Township
LWT
4 Bountiful Harvest in Canad
The official Canadian Crop Report notes all crops in fine condition with an outlook of prosperity. Wheat yield in Western Canada for 1900 is 157 million bushels, up from 110 million the previous year, driven by American farmer influx. Total yields of all crops may reach 500 million bushels as prices stay high and land values rise. Settlers continue to arrive and new rail lines are being built to accommodate them. The development of The West is described as marvelous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Married 25 Years in Surprise Silver Wedding
Mr and Mrs George O Morgan of Auburn township observed their twenty fifth anniversary with a surprise gathering on Friday. Relatives and neighbors assembled in a grove near their home for a dinner, dessert, and social hour after the couple returned from farm duties. The event drew many kin and friends from Marshall and surrounding areas, with the Morgan family noting the joyful occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
George
Morgan
George O 'Lue
Auburn
Sam Moresat
Tearze
Tae
Mary More
Gyore
Hegary Baker
Mra
Amos Viorego
Mal‘on
Jona Davis
Win
Veach Jr
W. K. Murphy
Famiy
WS. Morgan
Marshall
Ered Bushmoyer
Rati
Barry- Wyrtelk-alefenny
Elva
Leona Veach
Rosa
Ethel Hurst
Lsther Norris
Dhoon
Pearl Found In Wabash Worth 2500 For Local Man
George Rutledge of Hutsonville found a massive oval pearl weighing about and valued at 2500 dollars near two and a half miles south of Hutsonville in the Wabash River. Report says buyers viewed the gem but none could purchase it as of now. The finder, a hardworking local man, is hailed for his luck and the gem is described as the finest pearl ever found in the stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rutledge
Wabash
Phutsousikh
George
Hutsonville
Oxford Indians Run Away in Loss to Local Nine
The Oxford Indians fell 9 to 1 as Marshall erupted for seven runs in the sixth inning. An Indian pitcher, tiring after a hit from first to home, claimed illness and fate to Marshall's onslaught. A lone Indian run came on an error by Poormane. Arcades were defeated 23 to 1 at Oblong as Oblong used seven pitchers while Marshall used three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Indians
Marshall
Poormane
Oblong
Civil Engineering Students Set Up Field Office
A group of eight civil engineering students from Rose Poly establish an office in the Hammill building at Main and 6th Streets. They stay several weeks and survey along the Vandalia railroad to prepare elevation profiles under supervisor R. L. McCormick with F. O. Stebbins and others, lodging at the Marshall House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Poly
Hammills
Main
6Th Streets
Aline
Vandalia
R. L
Cormick
F. O. Stebbins
A. ©. Rasmunsen
Joseph Milliken
R. C. Owen
Arthur ‘Rahmand L. McKee
Marshall House
FRX REYTER COLLEGE PROBES TEACHER PLANS FOR YEAR
An article discusses the college, Weare, and Casey Best Results, highlighting issues in faculty cooperation, plans for the year, and community role in shaping school standards. It notes desires for strong faculty and a united effort to improve facilities and outcomes.
Cunld's Caper's A Wedding That Soured
Wedding notices report the marriage of Miss Madeline McKay of Wasington Pennsylvania to a popular local groom at First Mor Church with Rev. Ell Pletcher officiating. The event sparked social chatter as couples tied the knot in a nearby parsonage ceremony led by Rev. Robert Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Moeyabadu
Dankey Baye Ersor
Madeline McKay
Wasinastun Penney Ty Inia
Anitt Din
Ell. Pletcher
M. i
Br. Emerson
Briels
Ty Wharshain
Pleteh
Charlie
Coctch) Lawson
Cladys Ekwell
Lower Wabash Townerip
Devming Marrut Jife
Better State
U. B. Enatch
Robert Griffin
Bonnie
John Pino
Pletcher
Buaintin Marshall Cemetery
Brothers Discover They Are Related After Seven Years Shared Mine Work
In Williamson County Illinois two brothers George and William Burk learned they are siblings after seven years of working together at the No. 7 mine of the Big Muddy Coal and Iron Company. Reunited by a chance talk, the pair had separated in Ohio 26 years earlier. William, 40, is married. George moved to Herrin years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Williamson County
George
William Burk
Ohio
Big Muddy Coal and Iron Company
Wil
President Daugherty Lockout At United Brethren Conference
Westfield college president B Daugherty and Rev Howe were staying at the Wilcox residence in the city when a door key failed to unlock the room. After an hour and a locksmith their freedom returned. The incident prompted a quip about a poor key that cannot work both ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B . Daugherty
Westfield College
Daugherty
Howe
H. 5
Wilcox
Liberty
State allocating funds for militia equipment and arms
The report lists appropriations by state and territory for militia needs. Major allocations include weapons and equipment, with specific totals like 1 472 250 for arms and gear, 341 750 for rite practice, 3 023 551 for ammunition, and 70 656 for supplies, under Col Westar’s division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colo MO Westar
Pone Snl
Thaibeorps
Ari
Ile Inois
Col. Weave
Broom Corn Buyers Move In Early To Harvest Supplies
Buyers from major broom corn firms visit local fields as farmers rush to sell brush before storage costs rise. Industry observers note limited acreage and small supply may boost prices this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biguwert Copeerna
Felda
Marty
First Congregational Church Announces Sunday Services
The First Congregational church will hold regular services next Sunday with Rev. A W Miles preaching both morning and evening. The church quartet will sing and the morning sermon is An Echo from the Sermon on the Mount while the 7 30 pm evening address is The Trail that Is Always New. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
A. W. Miles
Hite
Nityche
Firmman
Cole
Horseback Riding Gains Popularity In Marshall
A local report notes rising interest in horseback riding among Mare shall youths and Marshall residents. Parks and outdoor spaces see increased use for riding, with bicycles and roller gear fading in popularity as riding becomes a preferred pastime.
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Hope
America
Daniel P. Wiles
Dr. Cook
Court News
Canad
LaMotte Township
Crawford County
Robinson
Lawrence County
Clark
Cumberland
Jasper
Coles
Thas
Rose Civils
FRX Reyter College
Rene
Ty Westi
Cote
Tomas
Powastiays
Cunld
LN. G
Grim Raner
Nat Merton
Bowery
Ulecronsas
I. LL. Warriner
Tia
Veceser Dias
Briday Moran
Grent
Danville
Pritchard
Ene
Haye
Mattle Kitbern
Prachard
Patrick Lray
Pautuek
Yonra Dlod
Doshi Township
Mindas
Mr. Bray
Tro
St. Mary's Cemetery
Thompson
Mary .A
Jonnathan Thompson
O'Efort
George Lancaster
Samuel Thompson
Poray
Sewlell
Deory M
Vet) Sewell
West Terra Haute
Mareshall
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