Young Marion County Democrat Seeks State's Attorney Post
Attorney James Loyd Haley, born 1880 near New Bethel church, Stevenson township, is the Democratic candidate for State's Attorney of Marion County. A former telegraph operator and railroad worker, he began law study at 22 and was admitted to the Kentucky bar in 1906, later practicing in Illinois. He is regarded as a rising young lawyer and a loyal Democrat, slated for the August 8 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Loyd Haley
Marion County
Alonzo Haley
Mr. Haley
New Bethel Church
Stevenson Township
This County
Centralia
Salem
Kentucky
Illinois
Salém
Old Soldiers Notice in Illinois Law Restricts Emblem Wearing
The Illinois statutes declare it a misdemeanor to wear badges or emblems of the Grand Army of the Republic, United Spanish War Veterans, or Army of the Philippines. Unauthorized wear to obtain aid is punishable by a fine between ten and two hundred dollars. order issued by Wm. A. Smith Post No. 167, G A R, with Com. Sincerely signed by 8S. W. Wilson Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Grand Army of the Republic
United Spanish War Veterans Association
Army of the Phillipines
The
Phillipines
Wm. A. Smith
Department of Illinois
W. Wilson
Com
Oba Pugh Family Dinner Hosts Relatives
Mr and Mrs Oba Pugh entertained a large group of relatives and friends Sunday for dinner. Present were Tom Pugh and family Samuel Pugh and family Jesse Pugh and two sons Henry Pugh and family John Pugh and son T K Belcher and wife H Belcher and daughter Mrs Pane Mrs M V Smith sister in law of John Oba and Green Pugh of Kansas with one daughter and two grandchildren Mr and Mrs Griggs of Herrin Illinois. Thirty three people attended with candy bananas lemonade ice cream and cake in the afternoon. The group enjoyed a day together and laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oba Pugh
Tom Pugh
Samuel Pugh
Jesse Pugh
Henry Pugh
John Pugh
T. K. Belcher
H. Belcher
Pane
M. V. Smith
John
Oba
Green Pugh
Kansas
A FRIEND Describes Wish for Another Such Day
A brief remark reflects longing for another day like the one just experienced, expressing sentiment about friendship and shared moments. The fragment hints at a casual, conversational tone without additional details.
Baldridge Seeks Democratic Circuit Clerk Nomination
Centralia supporters push Charles A. Baldridge as the party choice for Circuit Clerk in the upcoming primary. Baldridge, a 33 year old Centralia native with Mercantile experience, is presented as a united local slate maker who could shore up Democratic votes in a Republican stronghold.
German Shipping Trade Signals Growth in 1906 Vessel Output
The German shipping trade shows growth with 760 vessels built in 1906 totaling 398 151 registered tons, up from 646 ships and 310 771 tons in 1905 and 535 ships and 267 991 tons in 1904. Included were 11 warships of 30 831 tons. Foreign-built orders added 119 vessels totaling 122 845 tons.
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Empire
Paris School Children Choose Favorite Toys
A Paris event invites 132 boys and 72 girls to name preferred toys. Boys favored railway trains 31 votes, tin soldiers 23, steam engines 10, building bricks 9, and 8 votes for typewriters and mechanical horses each. Among girls, 40 declare a doll the top toy. The text ends with a playful note about the future.
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Paris
Barnum Unveils Woolly Horse in Curiosities
P T Barnum adds a woolly horse to his collection and calls it a new kink in horses. He notes the wood not fine enough to show far, plans to hint at it as a forerunner of the automobile and asks his press agent to inform the New York Herald editor.
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P. T. Barnum
The
New York Herald
Envelopes Printed for Return Card at Office
Offer of 100 envelopes printed with your return card available at this office for 40 cents each.
Local Rail Schedule Card Listing South and North Bound Trains
A historical timetable lists trains including South Bound No 101 Local Mail at 12 11 P M Southern Express 6 40 P M Local Freight 3 45 P M North Bound No 124 Northern Express 9 48 A M Clinton Accommodation 65 00 P M Local Freight 7 40 A M Daily except Sunday T B Walker Ag t
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Southern Express
Northern Express
Clinton
T. B. Walker
Ag’t
Local notes from a rural neighborhood column
J A Shepard and two boys fished North Fork returning with a fine string. Constable Cox searched Alligator Slough for the monster Ike Brown but found none. Road boss Ike Brown did essential road work last week. Several young men stayed at the bachelor hotel Saturday night. Prayer meeting suspended due to heat. Mound Chapel entertainment reported a good time. Virgin Belcher suffers throat trouble. Rev Thomas Cutright visited Foltzville. J M Murry returned from St Louis. Saturday election hints voters to choose the lucky man. Tomatoes appear on market. Joe Jackson of Ramsey visited John Stone and wife. Bill Alexander hosted a free ice cream supper. Wm Bratcher traveled to Patoka. Effie Moore visited her father. Dredge ditch work progresses. John McClara has a sick child. Edward Jackson moved to Foltzville. Many spent Sunday in Foltzville. Liz Bryant visited Greenup. Subscribers urged to join Register and readers to send news.
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Bachelor Hotel
Brethern
Mound Chapel
St. Louis
Joe Jackson
Ramsey
John Stone
Bill Alexander
Wm. Bratcher
Patoka
Effie Moore
John McClara
Edward Jackson
Foltzville
Liz Bryant
Greenup
Register
New Fall Hats Promotion Leads Reunion Spotlight
Buss and Craig advertise a line of fall hats for the reunion. Chas E Blankinship visits Magnolia to see his daughter Mrs Ward and family. I H Wilton returns home to a property bought from Rev Green. The Kidder infant dies at one year. funeral held near town with W W Davis officiating at McGassee cemetery.
Public Farm Sale by John Wood Near Fairman
John Wood will hold a public sale at his farm one and a half miles south of Fairman on Monday August 10 1908 starting at 9 00 am. The catalog includes seven head of horses a good span of 3 year old mules one milch cow one sow and eight pigs numerous farm implements and vehicles. Lunch on ground terms of sale 12 months auction by G A Jennings auctioneer.
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John Wood
Fairman
G. A. Jennings
Sandoval four day inclusive program announced
A four day event in Sandoval from August 11 to 14 features Flag Day free flags for children and a series of speakers. Day two showcases Commander’s Day with Joseph Rosenbaum and M D Foster. Deep Water Way Day includes Wm Lorimer C J Lindley H T Rainey with a stereopticon lecture. Fourth Day covers Fraternal Day with multiple officials and leaders. Watch for new notices.
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A.P. Hoffman
Public Instruction of Illinois
F. O. Fannon
Christian Salem
Secomp
Joseph Rosenbaum
Dept
Chicago
M. D. Foster
Olney
L. Dwight
Centralia
C. A. Beckett
Wm. Lorimer
C. J. Lindley
Greenville
H. T. Rainey
Carrolton
C. E. Whelan
Supreme National
Frank 8
Dickson
Springfield
John J. Brown
Vandalia
Alonzo Wilson
John W. Preihs
Pana
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Charles A. Baldridge
Circuit Clerk
Matt Wells
Circuit Creek
Centralia Township
Walnut Hill
Parkinson Mercantile Co
A. H. Meyer & Co
BP Arpa
Mabie
J. A. Shepard
North Fork
Constable Cox
Alligator Slough
Ike Brown
Ingersoll
James Simcox & Son
Shoop
Indieree
Sive
R. A. Simcox
Smith
Oxfords
Thos. Shaw
Taa Ero
Buss & Humes
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