Purcell Returns Yet Offers No Explanation for Actions
Madison Purcell a young farmer from Barr town ship returned home after several days away with no word on his whereabouts or reasons for leaving. He previously kissed his children and left after placing a razor in his pocket sparking fears of a possible suicide. Separately George Sturgeon a teamster for Kelle and Dillard is reported missing after leaving his West End home Wednesday night amid alleged domestic troubles.
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Madison Purcell
Purcell
Nathan Ragle
Barr Township
Geo. Sturgeon
George Sturgeon
Kelle & Dillard
West End
Peace Bond Set For Cornettaville Farmer Greenberry Patterson
Greenberry Patterson, a noted Cornettaville farmer and former Washington resident, was arrested Friday and appeared before Squire McFadden in Plainville to answer his wife’s charge. He waived a hearing, appealed to the Circuit Court, and was placed under a $2100 bond to keep the peace until the court convenes. His wife then proceeded with the action.
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Greenberry Patterson
Cornettaville
Washington
Squire McFadden
Plainville
Local Romance and Club News Paint Quiet Week in Town
Patterson seeks divorce as wife refuses to live with him while under bond. Riley Club hosts a pleasant gathering at the Whayne home on George street. Classical club to hold a reception at Mrs. Hyatt on Main street next week signaling a key society event. Miss Pansy Akridge entertains with a novel pillow fight at Stringtown garnering many friends. guests include Lela Lamb Lizzie Lemmon Julia Brenton Maggie Gray and others from Patoka and Washington Petersburg Press notes the social swirl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Classical Club
Hiram Hyatt
Main Street
Pansy Akridge
Stringtown
Misses Lela Lamb
Lizzie Lemmon
Julia Brenton
Maggie Gray
Sallie Brenton
Marada Chappell
Janie Brewis
Pearl Chappell
Elvie White
Pat
Tolliver P. M. Allen and Armanda E. Mink Marry
Tolliver P. M. Allen and Armanda E. Mink have obtained a marriage license.
Teachers Named for Principalships in City Schools
City trustees chose Cyril J. Ward as principal of the Main school, Joseph L. Wallace as West Washington principal, and C. F. Maxwell to head the Colored schools. Succeeding Hicks, Duncan also named for assigned posts as other staff listed, with W. F. Axtell as Superintendent and Hamlet Allen as High School principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washington
Cyril J. Ward
Noah
Pate
Joseph Wallace
Washington Township
W. &. Davis
C. F. Maxwell
S. C. Hicks
Franklin
Nellie Duncan
Hattie Duncan
W. F. Axtell
J. M. Black
Hamlet Allen
Harrys Gers
Sue Reese
Miriam Sanford
Hattie Cook
Mary McGragal
Joseph L. Wal Face
H. E. Hopewell
Ira Ragsdale
Lizzie Houran
Edith Cottingham
Mary Shirley
Mary Harvard
Margaret Walsh
John Runsey
Honors in the Grades at Sunt School
The school lists top grades by room and teacher across multiple rooms from A to S. Notable scores include 99 point spread for several students such as Carrie Myers 99.5 and Hartis Duncan 99.50, with multiple teachers and room assignments recorded.
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Leona Gooper
Susie Weeks
Elsie Tagga
Edith Cottingham
Lulu Weeks
Shirley Spaulding
Stella Cullivan
Margaret Walsh
Mary Crump
George Arms
Charles Massena
John Rumsey
Raby Lawhorn
Joe Collier
Viola Lawhorn
Otto Ambles
C. Hicks
Rosa Lawhorn
Iva Nichols
Alonzo Simmons
Carrie Simmons
Smith Hawning
Lizzie Houran
Hazel Streeter
Harriet Alberti
Margaret List
Boontz
Ida Campbell
May Robinson
Mary Corning
Wanda Whitney
Mary Clements
Kenner Palmar
George Jackson
Bernice Miller
Minnie Carnahan
Nellia Allen
Mabel Johnson
Claire Serrit
Hattie Cook
Marie Branzen
Bertha Povey
Doris Feagans
Daisy Stiple
Room Delta
Mary McGraver
Lydia Walker
Cornelius Colbert
Hester Kellams
Gertrude Selby
Miriam Sanford
Brank Parrill
Minnie Cox
Harold Roberts
Zeta
Nettie Whayne
Hazel Fereagans
Ralph Stuckey
Cartie Moora
Room Era
Kate Foster
Oral Gregory
Maria Kelley
Lena Lunsford
Sunt. W
Stacy Kinneman
Glenn Potts
Madge Sweeney
Marguerite Walker
Ruth Meredith
Edna Wilson
Loyd Medcalf
Nathan White
John Boyd
Jennie O’brien
Laura Hastings
Josephine Sanford
Helen Fitts
Mary Sanford
Mildred Whetsell
Irene Welch
F—N.s. Pate
Pearl Smith
Nellie Sechrest
Marguerite Scoble
A. A. Fulkerson
Belle ‘Switzer
Elsie Gregory
Laura Ragedale
Mary Harward
Mary Aikman
Ralph “Monger
Olive Deering
Rae Martin
Ira Ragsdale
Nellie Sanford
Mamie Campton
Reynald Rider
Kate Wilson
Beryl Monger
Bertha Gamble
Frank Hastings
R—Hallie Head
Beatrice Sechrest
Josie Steele
Helen Foster
S—Hartis Duncan
Carl Strong
Helen Colbert
Edith Strong
H. E. Hopewell
Dots and Cashes and Local Notes
Story fragment notes rich men in shoddy clothes and a barber's return from Vincennes. It lists visitors to Laycock's factory and a minor injury to a child. It reports a new pest, the buffalo ear gnat, harming livestock with ear punctures. advice cites coal tar or axle grease as preventives.
Talent and Vocation as Individual Paths
Emerson argues that each person has a unique vocation shaped by inner faculties. He likens a person to a ship constrained by many obstacles except along one open course toward an infinite depth. The talent and call depend on the organization of the general soul within the individual.
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Emerson
Life and friendship in youth men and maidens
John Oliver Hobbes argues in Pall Mall Magazine that life becomes intolerable if girls are not allowed frank talks with men of their age or older. He says friendships between young people need not lead to love or marriage and that no one is harmed when they remain friends rather than lovers.
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John Oliver Hobbes
Pall Mall Magazine
Sorry Finish and Outspoken Exchange
Kadleigh and Henpeck discuss being outspoken with playful exchanges. The passage also mentions Philadelphia Presa and Alush prompting readers through two great columns that contrast joyous and sorrowful tones.
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Kadleigh
Bhie
Philadelphia
Alush
County Commissioners Act on Ditch Petitions Today
County officials meet to weigh petitions related to ditch projects today. Local residents threaten action if concerns over drainage and land use are not addressed, with hearings set to determine scope and funding.
Ditch Dredging Plans Grow As County Votes
County commissioners adjourned after approving two ditch petitions aimed at drainage and land reclamation. The proposed Prairie canal ditch would run along the E I railroad and extend over five miles with ten lateral ditches under the track, costing about 7000. Viewers Elianah Allen Williamz Herndon Devi Kirbs named for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Credit
Pisinville
Elianah Allen
Williamz Herndon
Devi Kirbs
Odeon
James A. McCoy
James Kane
Caleb O'Dell
Water Ends Dredge Work As Creek Surges
The dredge boat on Smothers Creek halted after floods raised water eight feet above the bank. Contractor Hughes says digging will resume once waters recede and conditions permit.
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Smothers Creek
Hughes
Drecting the Creek Boat Move Delayed Until Waters Fall
The article notes plans to direct the creek in about a month as work nears completion. Pete Brown has been assisting with the boat but returns home to wait for waters to subside so the vessel can resume operations under his contract in the northern part of the state.
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Pete Brown
The Water Tank Repainted and Railroad News
The E and I water tank has been repainted. The B and O S W will run an excursion from St Louis to the city Sunday. J G Rawn becomes superintendent of transportation for the Illinois Central after J C Gins retires. The posts on will now be abolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
J.G. Rawn
Illinois Central
J. C. Gins
Istin
New Telephone Manager Succeeds At Home Telephone
Omar Spangier who came from Bryan Ohio resigned to return home and Edward K Hertford of Charleston West Virginia succeeds him as practical manager. He brings considerable experience to his new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar Spangier
Bryan
Ohio
Char Ze
Home Telephone Company
Edward K. Hertford
Charleston
W. Va
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