Blandinsville Man Defendant Sued for Specific Performance
Luther E. VanArsdale of Blandinsville is sued in circuit court by William S. Carver and wife of Minnesota to compel him to buy a Blandinsville area farm in Fairbalt county Minnesota for 480 000. The bill says 6000 was to be paid with five stallions at Blandinsville and 6000 due March 1 plus 17000 mortgage and six percent interest from March 1, taxes to be paid. The action seeks enforcement of the contract’s terms. A. Bon and Frank Watson of Macomb are noted as parents of a newborn child at Phelps hospital.
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George A. Ingles
Frank P. Curtis
W. Harris
Sciota
J. M. Melvin
Joseph Myers
Peoples
Citizens
Peoples’ Party
J. W. Graves
R. W. English
Henry Lewis
W. B. Douglass
R. M. Litchfield
R. M. Coyle
J. W. Swango
Z. W. Dowell
L. O. Wheeler
Ervin Hall
J. P. Roberts
Wm. Schultz
Bushnell
W. S. Stinson
N. R. Howell
I. N. Means
B. S. Harris
Yearick
W. N. Hunt
James McDill
E.Z. Russler
Luther E. VanArsdale
Blandinsville
Wm. S. Carver
Minnesota
VanArsdale
Chicago
Dailey
Senate
Cuthbertson
Mllinois
Kessinger
Buck
Far West Congressmen Form Group for Immigration Stance
A coalition of Senators and Representatives from eleven far western states formed to seek a common ground on Japanese immigration and birth rates. They warned exclusion of Japanese could be necessary to prevent a demographic shift in California, amid broader political debate.
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Far West
Associated Prege Tokio
Japan
Advisory Council
Foreign Office
Washington
Congressman McClatchy
Sacramento
California
Daylight Saving Wins by Vote in Aurora
Aurora voters approved daylight saving by a clear majority yesterday. About 15,000 Chicago workers living in Aurora influenced the outcome, and clocks will move forward one hour Sunday night and revert the last Sunday in September.
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Associated Press
Aurora
Chicago
Fire Insurance Tax Brings Macomb Money
A state law requires fire insurance firms to pay 2 percent of premiums to the city of Macomb. Companies with local agencies writing more than $25 000 in policies yearly contribute to the fire department fund. Funds support new equipment and maintenance of current apparatus.
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Macomb
Graves
Fire Department
Pleads Guilty In Neglect Case Near Sciota Farm
Frank Statler, a young married man employed on a farm near Sciota, pled guilty this morning in Judge Ines court to a charge of neglect of his child and was ordered to pay $5.00 weekly for support. The mother and child have been living here with the father, Mr. Moss. The child is eight months old.
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Frank Statler
Sciota
Pioneer Residents Seriously Ill In Good Hope Community
Two of the Good Hope community's pioneer residents, J. L. Harden and Alex Snapp, are very seriously ill with slight hope for recovery.
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Good Hope
Messers
J. L. Harden
Alex’ Snapp
Sperry Named Board Chairman In County Supervisors Session
Robert E. Sperry of Bushnell was chosen chairman of the board of supervisors in the organization session. Wilt served as temporary chair. Committees were named including Finance, General Claims, Pauper Claims, Building and Grounds, Fee Bills, Petitions and Miscellany, Read and Bridge, Legislation, County Charities, with members listed for each group. Serious health concerns were noted for residents, reflecting an era when heart disease affected many motorists and city inhabitants.
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Robert E. Sperry
Bushnell
Board of Supervisors
Wilt
Sperry
Fred A. Hellyer
W. Foley
C. S. Speilman
E. L. Falder
Willis G. Wilt
Harry L
Applegate Stricken During Bridge Party
Mr. Applegate collapsed suddenly Monday night during a Bridge party at his home and has since remained confined to bed as doctors monitor his condition.
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Mr. Applegate
Wages Involved In Suit Filed In 1 Percent Court
An action filed by two men against Elliott Oil Co. seeks $9,000 in wages claimed by Jesse E. McAllister for $7,000 and James Twitchell for $2,000. The case likely goes before the court in May. appearance has been filed. Elliott Oil Co. has prior court history in Colmar oil fields.
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Elliott Oil Co
Colmar
Jesse E. McAllister
James Twitchell
Licensed to Wed Names Listed in Local Register
The notice lists couples and individuals in a marriage license record. Merle B Guy of Tennessee and Lilleene Ruth Runkle of Fandon are paired, with Roy Knapp of Blandinsville and Alta Conner of Blandinsville also indicated alongside amounts or fees.
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Merle B. Guy
Tennessee
Lilleene Ruth Runkle
Fandon
Roy Knapp
Blandinsville
Alta Conner
New City Officials Take Office After Special Meeting
New city officials assumed control for two years following a special city council meeting. Retiring Mayor CG W Flack praised cooperation with aldermen, welcomed Mayor McLean, and announced initial appointments including Chief of Police WM R Purdum and Superintendent of Streets Clyde H Gilfry.
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Macomb
CG. W. Flack
Board of Aldermen
McLean
Fuhr
Flack
B. B. Butterfield
O. L. Champion
F. E. Bonham
W. O. Armstrong
Clingan
J. H. Foster
Geo. W. Reid
Wm. R. Purdum
James A. Boyd
Herman Nail
Clyde H. Gilfry
Cephas Holmes
M. H. Scott
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Frank Watson
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State Public Utilities Commission
Ilinois Trade and Commerce Commission
Brinkman
Public Utilities Committee
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Chicago Traction
Thompson
House
Utilities Commission
Phitemen
Daylight Savings
Board OF County Supervisors
Fchag
Matcia Kote
I Streeta
Chitiago
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