Talk on community needs at M E church in Henry Illinois
Rev M B Van Leer led a Sunday talk at the Henry Methodist church exploring what the town needs. He quoted Revelations and discussions touched on charity, cooperation, a library open daily, a sewerage system, improved streets, a swimming pool and better school equipment. Residents praised unity across churches and urged practical projects to boost the town.
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van Leer
Benny
Henry
Edward
Henry Meeds
Margaret Jones
Undercliff
Illinois Officials Urged to Publish Annual Financial Reports
State's attorneys in all counties press enforcement of House Bill 461 requiring all public officials handling funds to publish annual itemized reports. Marshall County officials lag. penalties include fines up to 500 dollars or imprisonment up to one year, with sworn statements due within 30 days after fiscal year end.
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Ilinois
General Assembly
Springfield
insMarshall
Atntes
Illinois
State of
Dr J W Potts Dies In Lacon After Illness Of Eleven Months
Dr J W Potts a well known Marshall county physician died at his Lacon home on June 13 after an eleven month illness. Born in Elizabeth Indiana May 19 1845 he studied at Cincinnati Medical College and practiced at Minoak Illinois before moving to Ulysses Nebraska and finally Lacon in 1892. A Civil War veteran he served in the 13th Illinois Cavalry and was Mustered out in 1865. He is survived by his widow and son Dr Frank Potts Toluca Nebraska a brother and a sister. Funeral services were held at his home Monday at 4 pm conducted by Rev Thompson with David Breen and Mrs F W Eberlein providing music. Masons attended and had charge at the grave. he had been a Mason for over fifty years. He was known as a friend to all and will be sadly missed.
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J. W. Potts
Marshall County
Lacon
John W. Potts
Elizabeth
Ind
Medical College
Cincinnati
Minoak
Ill
Ewing Tutthill
Ulysses
Neb
13Th
Illinois Volunteer Cavalry
Frank Potts
Toluca
T. C. Potts
Tilden
Emily Kingery
Elizabeth, Neb
Thompson
M. BH
David Breen
F. W. Eberlein
Potts
Republican Treaty Plank Marks Victory for Straight Americanism
The Republican platform adopts a treaty plank based on Theodore Roosevelt’s address at Christiana after his Nobel Peace Prize. Drafted by Root and revised by Borah, it omits conditional ratification and condemns the unpurged covenant, aligning U S policy with Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Christiana
Root
Senator Lodge
Chicago
L. A. .Coolidge
Massachusetts
Resolutions Committee
Senator Borah
Johnson
Brandegee
Mc.Cormick
Moses
Lodge
Borah
Rev C C Carpenter Resigns Pastorate in Princeton
The Rev Cecil C Carpenter preached farewell at First Christian Church Princeton on June 13 before leaving for Peoria to lead Central Christian Church after fourteen years. A reception with 400 attendees honored him and wife, featuring gifts including a silver pitcher, goblets, and a tray presented by Dr H Blackburn.
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Princeton
Cecil C. Carpenter
First Christian Church
Peoria
Central Christian Church
Carpenter
H Blackburn
Marriage Licenses and Estate Matters in QoURT House News
Marriage licenses list Joseph Walker and Martha Walker both of Chillicothe and Ottol P Boers with Amy Merdian of Lacon. Discharges noted. real estate transfers include several quitclaim deeds in Whitefield and Saratoga townships. Probate items cover guardian discharge for Anton Cochran minor, letters of administration for Victoria Lisiecki, and multiple estate settlements with final reports and warrants of appraisement.
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Anton A. Cochran
Guardian
Michael Lisiecki
Victoria Lisiecki
Charles Anthony
David Stateler
Frank Lauf
Daniel D. Ryan
Ella Harrison
Sarah C. Lash
H. H. Hall
Joseph Harrington
A. R. Joyce
Public Service Co
E F. Garrett
Board of Review
Theodor F. Lash
Harry D. Mathias
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