Court 5 Judgment in Pern Arvis Case
Court action concludes as judgment handed in the Pern Arvis matter. Details remain limited in the report, with emphasis on the formal ruling and its implications for involved parties.
20 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1920
Page
1
Court action concludes as judgment handed in the Pern Arvis matter. Details remain limited in the report, with emphasis on the formal ruling and its implications for involved parties.
Court records reveal a contested will and estate for Mary C. Irene Mason and Grace Gunlwir involving the Lodge of Fair Masonry in Fulton county. Attorneys from McDonough and Walker firms argued the case, seeking to dissolve a corporation and award $11,205.01 from the estate.
Kenneth Lawyer of South McArthur street in Macomb a Knox College student was first to report a burglary at Beta Theta Pi house 866 North Cherry street Galesburg. Seven watches and about 15 in change vanished while rooms on the second floor were ransacked and doors were left unlocked. Police are investigating after a neighbor heard noises around 130 am and the thief likely gained entry through a side door. Novelties of 1920 will feature Boyle Woolfolk and Max Bloom at the Illinois theatre October 26th.
Warren Terry the real estate man sold the 40 jack s farm of W H Gragg on the Warren county line to Levi Henry. The land adjoins Henry s property. Terry also arranged a trade in which F G Miner traded his 240 acre Adams county farm to Mr Tull for the flatter s hotel in Lewistown.
The Excelsior real estate note from Springs outlines property offerings and listed features. It notes bath-related amenities and general conditions, signaling a potential market entry or sale opportunity.
The Associated Press reports that Greek legislation in Athens had not confirmed King Alexander's death as of late Oct 20. Latest dispatches indicated the King's condition remained grave but unchanged, with no official confirmation issued in Washington.
The Willing Workers Class of the First Presbyterian Sunday School will meet for a social evening on Thursday October 21 at the home of Mrs. L. E. Swango 330 South Lafayette Street. All members are urged to attend.
In Jackson Ohio Senator Harding contrasted Democratic phrase making with Republican performance praising protective tariff policy. He argued tariff protection safeguards America and cited the iron and steel industry in Ohio as evidence of Republican achievements.
Davenport Iowa October 20 Fred Vermentin Jr prominent business and civic leader jumped into the Mississippi River this morning and drowned. He had been under watch at home after a nervous breakdown and drove his car in night clothes and bare feet to the river bank where he parked on the main Burlington railroad track and leaped into the water. An earlier accident report named Perry Hay and Roscoe Ehrhart as participants. Ehrhart suffered a fractured finger and minor injuries while Hay paid the doctor bill and covered medical expenses.
Miss Czerna daughter of Oscar Jobe formerly of this city now of Bushnell is employed at the Macomb Motor Sales Co. office. She travels by train to Bushnell for her teaching duties morning and evening.
W. H. Sheppard of Roseville has accepted the position vacated by Chas Laughlin at the Gregory barber shop. He began his new duties Monday and will move his family to Macomb.
Seven persons were killed and at least seventeen injured in a New York Central Railroad wreck near Erie Union Station. The Chicago and Boston express struck an open switch near Buffalo, derailing the third day coach. six bodies were recovered and some remains remained entangled.
Chicago on October 20 1921 George Clatt a mail carrier was arrested and handed to federal authorities on charges of burning political matter mailed to recipients. Police say he burned speeches and political texts daily finding them in a school basement furnace while admitting others did the same.
Eric G Leander, certified as a Democratic candidate for the Illinois state legislature, states he will not run for senator from the 32nd District. He notes ballots cannot be changed but urges voters not to consider him a candidate in the upcoming race.
No decision was rendered today in the White street sewer case in Judge Imes court. Testimony showed opposition over cost to property owners with multiple lots. some would face $78 assessments each. Attorneys Switzer Hampton argued for the proposal while J B Ruffner spoke for objectors.
Springfield reports James Hamilton Lewis, Democratic candidate for governor, urged federal control of coal mines in a Virden speech. He proposed mines be operated by miners under state and national government contracts.
Rev. J. R. Vance of Rushville Presbytery preached at Biggsville Sunday morning and evening. He met with the church board about securing a pastor. Rev. J. L. Ritchie, after five years, resigned and moved to California.
George Walker, the golf professional, re employed for the coming year. Forty six of fifty four participants in the Slicers and Pullers contest attended last night’s oyster supper at Hotel Pace. Captain Hickman and Captain Thompson praised the contest leaders while Attorney E D Grigsby urged full turnout for the December annual meeting at the Macomb Commercial association rooms.
Fred W. Elsworth told the American Bankers association convention that about three billion dollars of U S currency is held by the public, nearly half the total supply. He said each family averages about 100 dollars outside banks that could aid the community if deposited.
Judge Andrew Olson will speak Thursday night on present day political issues. The judge is described as eloquent and direct, urging every capable voter to attend the court room address.
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