York Girl Enticed by Milwaukee Man for Marriage
Miss Ora Graham of York, 16, lured through a Chicago matrimonial bureau by a Milwaukee man named W. Farmer. He arrived Sept 6 and gained the mother’s consent for marriage but lacks proper clothing. she was to go to Milwaukee and be placed in the care of Farmer’s sister until wed. Farmer allegedly travels between Chicago and Milwaukee. Mrs. Graham seeks action though a seduction affidavit could not be sworn. Society cautions on matrimonial agencies and correspondence with strangers without parental consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Graham
York
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
W. Farmer
Farmer
Wisconsin
Misa Graham
Graham
Westfield Baptist Association Closes Successful Session
The Westfield Association completes a strong session with full payments to churches and messengers. Visiting elders Dr Barker and Rev Rodman attend as financial secretary notes, and the body reports membership gains, a new mission point, and a house built. The association plans to organize as a church soon. Dr Baker, Rev Kirkland, Rev Ford, and Rev Culpis delivered sermons on doctrine and practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Baptist Association
Thie City
Ashmore
Baker
Kirkland
Ford
Culpis
Rige
Weatfield Review
Dinner and Supper Offered by Christian Church Ladies
The Christian church ladies announce a dinner and supper on Thursday September 23. The meal features fried chicken with seasonal trimmings and details will be provided in later announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
Deaths in Anderson and surrounding townships
Mrs. Sarah Kanmacher of Anderson township died at her son in law John Schotts home while visiting aged 76. Funeral held with Rev E J Niteche officiating and burial in Zeigler cemetery. Mrs Alfred Stover died of stomach cancer near Wabash township aged 69. Funeral at home with Rev Hiram W Huston and burial in Livingston cemetery. Mrs Pennell of Auburn died of consumption aged 30 leaving husband and four children. funeral in Auburn cemetery. The infant child of Charles Hakill died. burial Laufman cemetery. Mrs Mamie Lancaster aged 21 died of typhoid fever in this city. funeral held and burial in Marshall cemetery. husband George Lancaster ill with typhoid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kanmacher
Anderson Township
John Schotts
E. J. Niteche
Zeigler Cemetery
Alfred Stover
Wabash Township
Hiram W. Huston
Livingston Cemetery
Pennell
Auburn
Auburn Cemetery
Charles
Hakill
Laufman Cemetery
Mamie Lancaster
Marshall Cemetery
George Lancaster
Daniel Boone Amusement Go at Pythian Theatre
The Daniel Boone scenic drama comes to the Pythian Theatre on September 22. A strong, historic frontier romance with mountain snow, moonlit Indian scenes, and Boone’s burning cabin, offered with music and pathos. Prices 25 35 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Boone
Daniel
Olevery. Ameriog
Frankfurt
Boone
Corner Stone Laid for Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Under the Monroe Post G A auspices the corner stone for the soldiers and sailors monument was laid at Casey cemetery Monday afternoon. Capt Oliver Donner commanded as master of ceremonies with Adjutant C C Fancher and John Emrick as day officers. The Rev C W Jacobs gave the principal address. The base is 20 feet square and 47 feet high in granite. cost estimated at 2000 dollars. Joel Weaver designed it. City papers holy bible coins and military emblems placed inside along with a letter to the finder. Acting mayor WL Perkins spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroé Post
G. A. It
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Casey Cemetery
Oliver Donner
C. C. Fancher
John Emrick
C. W. Jacobs
Joel Weaver
Monroe Peat
Oie
R. Es
WL. Perkins
Wife Guardian for Husband Raised by Minor Petition
Rus sel H Garwood asked Judge Lamon to appoint his wife Bertha E Garwood as guardian for his under 21 minor status. The court noted Bertha is now of age, enabling her to bond 4000 dollars as guardian for her husband and relatives Raleo T Garwood and Edward, with sureties. The case centers on securing legal deed transfers for property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Beacon
Russel H. Garwood
Lamon
Bertha E. Garwood
Raleo T
Garwood
Edward
Westfield church work begins after Monday start
Work began Monday on the Westfield church project as construction crews started the building on the site. The early phase focuses on footing and main structure, with plans for interior and finishing work to follow in coming weeks.
Sheriff Opens Lock at Paris Finds No Nitro Inside
Sheriff Winn examined the vault door lock in the Paris sheriff's office to gauge damage. He found the hole did not reach the tumblers and could not remove the lock due to rusted screws, delaying confirmation of any nitro glycerine intrusion. The analysis hinges on removing the lock with stronger tools to inspect the contents of the sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New Hudson Fulton Tercentenary Stamp On Sale
A new 2 cent stamp commemorating the Hudson Fulton tercentenary will be issued in all U S cities and towns on request. The design features Hudson's Half Moon and Clermont ships with an Indian canoe foreground and Gothic inscription noting 1609 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River
Hudson
Clermont
Couple Fails to Marry After License Refusal
Charles Blaine a 36 year old white man and Anna Black a 35 year old colored woman sought a marriage license in Terre Haute but were refused. They traveled to Paris and again faced refusal from Justice Howard and a colored church pastor before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Blaine
Anna Black
Terre Haute
Paris
Justice Howard
Big Four Railroad Damages Awarded in Sandford Case
Judge Cox in Terre Haute Superior Court granted Tracy O Rhoden twenty three thousand dollars in damages after a powder car explosion at Sandford Indiana on January nineteenth eighteen ninety seven? No. The 1907 incident involved several injured when a powder explosion occurred. The Big Four Railroad Company had refused settlement, leading to the suit for ten thousand dollars and a final award of twenty three thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandford
Ind
Terre Haute
Cox
Tracy O.rhoden
Big Four Railroad Company
Oden
Rhoden
Marriage License Issued in Sullivan for Emma Carpenter and William Hawkins
A Sullivan marriage license was issued Tuesday for the wedding of Emma Carpenter of Sullivan and William Hawkins of Terre Haute. The bride is well known locally and is the daughter of Gottlieb Behner of Marshall Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Emma Carpenter
William Hawkins
Church Notice for Evangelical Association Service Time
An Evangelical association announces a church preaching service at 10:30. In Zion Big Creek area the preaching at four o’clock will proceed with a pastor from nearby Nitechie Paustee? The notice preserves local faith activity with emphasis on scheduled worship events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical association _Rasday erekallot
Zion Big Creek
City Creates New Job for Utility Superintendent
City council in ad journed session adopts a general utility ordinance placing water light plants and sewer system under a single superintendent with authority to run utilities in a businesslike manner. Each user pays for what they use and penalties for violations are strict. Ordinance to take effect November 1. Tax levy ordinance also passed. auto and motorcycle speed limit of ten miles per hour postponed to next meeting.
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Tarman
Illinois Coal Output Falls in 1909 10 Beyond 1908 Losses Rise
Mine inspectors report Illinois coal production for the year ended June 30 1900 total 48 025 885 tons a drop of 646 567 tons 1 3 percent compared with 1906 district losses in Eighth Sixth Fifth Second and Third districts offset by gains in other districts fatalities rise to 213 from 183 the highest annual rate on record for fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ross
State Bureau of Labor
Illinois
St. Clair
Madison
Central
High School Elects Officers and Enrollment Rises
The High School athletic association named Charles Claypool president and Harry Black vice president, with Prof. Williame as treasurer and Dwight Leslie as secretary. Senior class chose Everett Murphy as president and Hubert English as vice president, with Claypool serving as secretary and treasurer. Football team not yet organized. enrollment stands at 115, up nine from week one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Athletic Association
Charles Claypool
Harry Black
Prof
Williame
Dwight
Leslie
Everett Murphy
Hubert English
County Fair Opens With Record Attendance at Martinsville
The Clark County fair at Martinsville opened Tuesday with fine weather and many entries. Attendance grew over Wednesday and broke records yesterday. Marshall and surrounding areas contributed larger crowds than any prior fair. Stock, vegetables, and fruit displays were extraordinarily good. Speed contests filled and satisfied spectators.
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Clark County
Martinsville
Marshall
Kilborn Marries Iris Faris Brown in California Ceremony
Ora Kilborn announced to Marshall friends that he wed Iris Faris Brown on September 8 in Santa Ana. They met in July last year during his visit there. Iris, a Tennessee native, has resided in California four years. They plan to live in Terminal near Long Beach where Ora will run a store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Kilborn
Marshall
Santa Ana
Iris Faris Brown
Mr. Kilborn
Mew Directory Aids Local Contacts in Shaky Text
A distorted notice appears to present a new directory for contacting neighbors and others. Readable elements suggest a list of methods to reach people and places, though OCR errors obscure exact names and addresses. The fragment hints at distributing a Molephons directory to help communication within the community.
Market Notes From A Fragmented Page
Fragmented OCR text discusses market items including meat and spices. Mentions safety, freshness, and tallow notes alongside unclear context. No identifiable people or organizations are clearly stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tideon
Is Burbank a Fake Wonderberry Tales From A Local Exhibit
An editorial fondly extols Luther Burbank as a wizard of fruits and vegetables while recounting the wonderberry and ground cherry. It notes a local exhibitor Joe Allan planting seed and comparing cultivated and wild plants, praising Burbank's observational genius and suggesting he profits from overlooked discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Burbank
Joe Allaon
Joe
Burbank
Worldwide Congregational Tour Offered By Ladies Club
The Ladies of the Congregational church announce a second around the world tour with visits to six countries at six homes, plus a flying trip to the North Pole to seek proofs of Cook and Peary. Tickets go on sale at Bos at Keifer's and Ohio Oil Co offices. tours depart 2 p m on Wednesday September 22 and end when all return from Coney Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
North Pole
Dr. Cook
Commander Peary
Bos
Keifer's
Realistic Life Coverage At A Reasonable Price
A Pekin Illinois firm Pioneer Life Insurance Co advertises insurance at a reasonable rate promising real protection that won’t fail when needed. It urges readers to write for plan details and to learn how good coverage can be affordable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Life Insurances Company of Pekin, Ill
Home Coming Day Observed by First Congregational Church
The First Congregational church announces next Sunday as Home Coming Day with services for all Congregation members and Sunday school children. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m followed by morning service at 10 45 and a sacred concert at 7 30 p m. Floral arrangements special music and sermons suit the occasion all are invited to attend and enjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Thorp Sues For Divorce From Ella Thorp
In court R L Thorp filed a bill for divorce from Ella Thorp. They were married in Danville on January 2, 1907. He alleges she deserted him on December 1, 1901 and refused to live with him any longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Thorp
Lla Thorp
Danville
Unclear OCR Leads to Fragmentary Names and Phrases
The text provides a jumble of names and garbled terms such as Daniel Chesser and t Oe Sir Wota with other unclear entities like Ghise Ghee Me Grew and Pyevee. It reads like damaged OCR from a newspaper segment with no coherent event or context to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Chesser
Sir Wota
A ' Pyevee
L. Oryeel
Joowarite
Wether
York Low
Berths Cramsian
Pema
Tate
Centenl distiet broom corn market soars at Arcola and Mattoon
Prices rush upward from sixteen to173 a ton as buyers flood the Eld area. Mattoon becomes central for bids while Stil, with autos replacing horses, sees top offers near150. Speculators form a pact to curb resale and notify owners if a crop already sold is re traded.
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Arcola
Siul
Mattoon
Mat+ toun
Stereopticon Lecture by Dr Paul Wakefield at Church
Retired missionary Dr Paul Wakefield will present a stereopticon lecture “Strange People in Many Lands” at the Christian church Friday at 8 o'clock. He brings views and an expert operator, with admission free and a collection to defray expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wakefield
China
Landa
Wakefield
Proposals for Furnishing and Placing Water Pipes and Hydrants
Marshall Illinois city bids sought for water system extension to furnish and install standard cart iron four inch pipes and five hydrants. Sealed proposals due noon September 23 1900 to the water extension committee. Bids require a certified check equal to a percent of bid. committee reserves right to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Illinois
the Water and ‘Light
City and
Murat
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Miss Ore Graham
the Baptist Déssociation
Dewey
Westfield
Mew
Wabaah Ely
Molephons
Mit
Aix
Around the
J. M. Dancan
Robert Prewets
E. Claypool
Committee
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