Lostant Banker A Whitney Dies After Illness
Jay A Whitney president of the Lostant Bank and village board died at home in Lostant at 9 50 Tuesday morning after months of illness He was 66 a leading local figure and civic leader Surviving are his wife Bernice a daughter at Illinois Wesleyan University and a brother Max Whitney of Lostant
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Retailers Must Keep Books and Records Under Tax Act
Illinois finance director announces revised Retailers Occupation Tax article on Books and Records. Retailers must maintain daily gross sales records, purchases invoices, and annual stock inventory, with extra documents for time and charge sales to ensure accurate tax filings.
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K. L. Ames, Jr
State of Illinois
La Prairie Mutual Enters 61st Year of Business
La Prairie Township Mutual Fire Insurance Company marks its 61st year of continuous operation in Marshall County on the first of the month. Founded in 1874, it serves several townships in Marshall and Peoria counties with Harry Scott as secretary and John Davidson as president.
Postmaster Appointment for Seneca Made Official
The post office announced Henry Mortilnaster as the postmaster at Seneca in Washington this week. The appointment was formally approved by the Post Office Department in Washington, D. C.
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Seneca
Henry Mortil Naster
Post Office
Washington, D. C
Is Your Subscription Due Promptly
The notice urges prompt payment of subscriptions as essential income for the newspaper. It explains that a subscription is not a large item for an individual but forms a significant part of a paper’s revenue, urging readers to pay when due and noting that ads do not offset this cost.
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Tiskilwa depositors to receive 5 percent dividend
Edward J. Barrett the state auditor announced authorization of a 5 percent dividend for depositors at the first State Bank of Tiskilwa Tiskilwa Illinois. This marks the seventh dividend since the bank closed bringing total paid to 55 percent. Dividends are paid from liquidation funds. Receiver William L. OConnell overseeing the process.
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Soil Erosion Threatens Illinois Farms
An Illinois agricultural piece warns that both gully and sheet erosion steadily strip topsoil from fields. It cites University of Illinois tests showing 100 to 150 tons per acre may wash away on steep slopes, and notes long-term loss harms farmers and the community.
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Putnam Counties
University of Illinois
Mississippi Valley
Mother of Mrs Herbert Doyle Dies at Watseka
Mrs John S Williams mother of Mrs Herbert Doyle died at Iroquois hospital Watseka Friday 11th age 71. She left a husband and three children Grace Tobey Watseka Henry Williams also of Watseka. Funeral services were held at Watseka.
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Watseka
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Watseks
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Wiliams
Census Will Start Farm Area Survey In 16th District
Government plans a nationwide census to assess the 1934 drought impact and farming changes over the last decade. Ninety-eight enumerators will question farmers in 12 counties, with data used to guide farm programs, land use, housing, and unemployment planning.
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16Th Congressional District
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Bureau of Census
May Pass Anti Hitch Hiking Law In Illinois
A proposed anti hitchhiking bill will be introduced in the Illinois state legislature. Joseph H. Braun of the Chicago Motor Club is preparing the measure. States with such laws include Oregon Utah Virginia Connecticut New York Maine Delaware New Jersey Wisconsin Pennsylvania and Minnesota.
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Joseph H. Braun
Chicago
January Thaw Reversed as Cold Wave Returns
A prior January thaw ended as a sharp drop in temperatures began Sunday afternoon and persisted. Although not sub-zero, the decline spurred earlier coal demand and a brisk recovery in prices as freezing air returned across the region.
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Youthful offender charged with car theft at Camp Grove
Elmer J. Foley a 15 year old from Camp Grove is jailed in Lacon on a federal assisted auto theft charge. Report says he previously escaped from a state detention home and was paroled. Authorities trace the alleged car thefts from Peoria to Marshall county near Camp Grove. He was later taken toward St Charles for detention.
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Camp Grove
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Peoria
Marshall County
St. Charles
Tri County Cage Tourney Opens Next Week
The Tri county High School association offline traveling tournament begins next Wednesday with games at Varna and Granville. Teams Magnolia Henry Varna Topie Swaney Wenona Hopkins Lostant compete in the event. Henry, led by co captains Max Hunt and Bob Jones, is favored to win this year. Last season John Hopkins High of Granville won, with Henry second. Herman Esterday and Jack Robb to officiate.
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Lawrence Lank of McNabb Dies After Illness
Lawrence Lank aged 80 died at 7 at his daughter Verne Miller’s home near McNabb after a two week illness. Born in Germany he came to Putnam county at age three with his parents. His wife Minnie George a native of Germany died four years ago. Survived by four daughters Mrs Frank Nader of Maxbass ND Mrs Mary Yester Mrs Bert Eisenhower Mrs Verne Mills and sons John and Frank Lank all of McNabb. Funeral at Mt Palatine Catholic church conducted by Fr. Conrad of Hennepin with burial in Mt Palatine Catholic cemetery.
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McNabb
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Minnie George
Putnam County
Tax Rates Higher in Bureau County Next Year
County clerk James Fletcher and staff compile rates and extensions as 1935 tax rates rise due to a 25 percent reduction in valuations by the board of review. Despite higher rates in some taxing bodies, actual property bills will largely not increase, with many reductions expected. In Princeton the rate will be $4.35 per hundred, up from $3.80.
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James Fletcher
Sheriff Axline Dies In Attempt To Thwart Robbers
Funeral services set for Sheriff Axline in Lacon with burial in Wenona. Axline, born near Wenona in 1901, served Marshall County as sheriff since 1932 after advancing from chief deputy. Survived by widow Elizabeth Evans and four brothers. he was a respected lawman in the region.
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Marshall County
J. L. Davis
Charles Motter
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Board of Supervisors
Andrew Merdian
Henry
Elizabeth Evans
Venona
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Axline Third Sheriff To Die In Office
Sheriff Glenn T. Axline, killed in the line of duty, becomes the third of Marshall county’s last four sheriffs to die before completing a full term. Previous incidents include early 1930s deaths of Litchfield and Stemax while attempting arrests, with Axline’s death following decades of service.
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Pres. Cashier Targeted in Bold Bank Heist
Police report three bandits opened fire injuring the president cashier. suspects named Fred Cernera, Arthur Thiclan. Thiclan hospitalized in serious condition. Local papers dispute claims of Thiclan death and state patrolmen’ s involvement. capture scene confirmed some details.
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Leonore Bank Robbery Fights Fatalities Injuries Reported
Officers pursued robbers after the Leonore State Bank heist near Tonica in La Salle County. Sheriff Glenn T. Arline, bank president C. Bundy, and bank cashier J. C. Bundy were involved. a crash followed a gun battle. Charles Seipp, La Salle supervisor, wounded and in critical condition after emergency operation at St Marys Hospital Streator. A robber killed himself to avoid capture. multiple suspects jailed.
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