Will Hippard Remembered as Marshall’s Gentle Leader
A retrospective tribute to Will Hippard of Marshall Clarke County recounts his political tact and generosity. The piece recalls his role in Clark County politics and his enduring kindness to neighbors and rivals, depicting him as a genial, principled figure beloved by many.
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Hippard
Will
Baker
Will. C.hippard
Malice
Marshall
Will. Hippard
John Scholfield
Tom
Cole
Allen Briscoe
Jake “Wilkin
Perry Khain
Sam
Kimlin
Lyman Booth
Dean_ Andrews
Harry Dulaney
Will Hippard
Committee of Seventeen plan could reshape Clark County farming
Clark County farmers show direct interest in ratifying the Committee of Seventeen grain marketing plan. It envisions farmers marketing their own wheat and corn via their elevators and a national sales agency to stabilize markets and aid both growers and consumers. Illinois IA A and U.S. Grain Growers Inc. would organize as a non profit with directors Mudge Eckhardt and Clark guiding implementation. Outcome hinges on local grower cooperation and rapid adoption.
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Walworth
Clark
Chicago
William.g. Eckhardt
Tlinois
Agricultural’ Association
U. S
Grain Growers’ Inc
Grain ‘Growers
Illinois
Fred Mudge
Illnois Farmers Grain Dealers Association
Wm. G. Eckhardt
Robt. N. Clark
Tlinois Agricultural Associatiis
Esmeralda junior class play earns strong success
The junior class play Esmeralda at the theatre Friday night drew strong praise. Cast included Henry Allen Wallis Esmeralda Rogers Rosann Wallis Dave Hardy Harold Forbeck Jack and his sisters George Taylor Nellie McFar ny Edna Mundorf and Mr and Mrs Rogers. Proceeds reached 206 for the junior senior banquet expenses.
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Esmeralda
Mary Hogue
South Side
Jessie
Eva Stevens
Irnen Taubeneck
H. J.A. Dungan
Terre Haute Star and Tribune
Nita Clark
Lulu Black
Lydia Scholfield
Cicero
Mabel Ferris
Hopwood
Arbor Day Bird Sanctuary Framed at Governor Small Estate
Springfield officials report the executive mansion grounds have become a bird sanctuary. Bird houses built under Governor Len Small’s direction attract species such as swallows chickadees goldfinches woodpeckers wrens martins and others with food fountains and baths for feathered residents. The project ties to Arbor and Bird Day proclamations urging conservation of song birds and forests to protect crops.
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Springfield
Executive Mansion
Len Small
Governor Small
Kankakee County
Joseph HB. Dodson
Kankakee
Presi ‘Dent
Judges Nominees Endorsement in Fifth Judicial Circuit
Republicans of the fifth judicial circuit met in Danville to nominate three judges John H Marshall Walter Brewer and A A Partlow with unanimous support from county committees. The gathering included Judge Dunn of the Illinois supreme court who praised the district records. Democratic lawyers in Coles Vermilion and Edgar counties signed endorsements, while Vermilion declined to name a ticket, and Paris line reports three Democratic candidates may not run.
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Fifth Judicial Circuit
Danville
H. R’ Snavely
H. A. Neal
Charleston
George Dole
Paris
John H
Dunn
Illinois Supreme ‘Court
Coles County
Edgar County
Vermilion County
Marshall Declares City Cleanup Day On Monday April 18
The city council announces a cleanup time starting Monday April 18 and lasting through the following week. Residents are urged to place tin cans and waste for collection by the deadline.
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Marshall
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples in Indiana and Ohio
Chalon H. Titsworth age 26 of Palestine Illinois to Mable Jane Wesner age 19 of Palestine Illinois. Ernest Branam age 35 of Glenayr Indiana to Grace Kackley age 26 of Terre Haute Indiana. Raymond Hand age 32 of West York to Mabel Scot age 16 of West Union. Arthur Hammond age 20 of Darwing township to Bessie Bages age 17 of Wabash township.
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Chalon' H. ‘Titsworth
Palestine
Mable Jane Wesner
Ill
Ernest Branam
Glenayr
Ind
Grace Kackley
Terre Haute
Raymond Hand
West York
Mabel Scot
West’ Union
Arthur Hammond
Darwin Township
Bessie Bages
Wabash
Elections at hand for city school and mayor races
April's election day falls Saturday with city schools on the ballot and Tuesday bringing city elections. Casey and Martinsville show three aspirants for mayor in each locale.
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Casey
Martinsville
Marshall Chamber Sets Last Wednesday Sales Day
The Marshall Chamber of Commerce advertising committee designates the last Wednesday of each month as sales day. The next sale will be April 27 after elections, with bills sent to interested parties and a list of bargains issued to those requesting information.
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The
Marshall ‘Chamber of Commerce
Advertising Committee of
Marshall, Chamber of Commerce
Real Estate Transfers in Casey Illinois Ledger
A series of land transfers listed including Otto Véach to Nicholas Hurst and Mabel Gilbert to Arthur Martin with monetary values, Casey mission trustees transfers, Sarah Batts to Jesse Calahan, Kettring to C H Fasty, Marrs to Lafayette Marrs, Frank E Lewis to David Claypool, Alma Baer to Mae Campbell, John Steward to Beeson, and George W Matkin to Louis Hollingworth, detailing land lots and prices in Casey and Marshall areas. The entries reflect 19th to early 20th century transfer activity with prices ranging from 1 to 2300 dollars and dates noted in 12 13 style formats.
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Otto Véach
Nicholas Hurst
Mabel Gilbert
Arthur Martin
H. L
Otte Flint
Casey
Ill
Sarah Batts
Jesse F. Calahan
John
Kettring
C. H. Fasty
Joseph’ H
Lafayette Marrs
David Claypool
Alma
Baer
Sy ‘A. Beeson
John. Steward
Az Beeson
George W. Matkin
Louis Hollingworth
Base Ball Ready for W. W. E. L. season opener
Marshall's W. W. E. L. team under way with manager Harry LeSeure signing 18 men for try outs. Season starts the first Sunday in May and ends in September. Circuit includes Marshall Paris Clinton Brazil New Goshen Terre Haute. Schedule released April 15.
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Marshall
Harry LeSeure
Paris
Ilinois
Clinton
Brazil
New
Goshen
Terre Haute
Indiana
Gravel road project in Casey township contract awarded
Contract for gravel roads in Casey township let to Arnold and Smith on Monday by Hosea Hetherington township road commissioner with Wilber Moore county road commissioner. Five sections of road in the township are affected and a total of 16000 dollars is involved.
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Casey
Arnold’ & Smith
Hosea. Hetherington
Wilber ‘Moore
Death of Martinsville Bank Cashier in Mt. Pleasant Barn Accident
F H Sinclair cashier of the Martinsville State Bank was shot and killed while at a barn near his home where he kept a gun for rat shooting. Officials deduced the gun discharged accidentally while reaching for the weapon. Funeral services were held at the family home in Martinsville with interment at Ridgelawn cemetery. He leaves a wife, daughter, parents, two brothers, several sisters, and many relatives.
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Arly
F. H. Sinclair
Martinsville ‘State Bank
Martinsville
Sinclair
C. Crissmah
Nealy Rogers
Ridgelawn
F H Sinclair Obituary Notice From Martinsville
Frederick Howard Sinclair born August 1874 near Martinsville Illinois died April 9 1921 aged 46 years 8 months 2 days He married Daisy D Kelly on June 14 1943 and had daughter Rosalee He was a longtime teacher and later cashier of the State Bank of Martinsville Funeral services were held April 11 at the home with Rev Rogers and Rev Crisman officiating
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Frederick Howard Sinclair
Wm. T
Mary E. Sinclair
Martinsville
Clark County
Iinois
Daisy D. Kelly
Rosalee
Sheets
Lincoln United Brethren Church
Efffingham
Indiana State Normal
Terre “Haute
Phillipine Islands
Washington, D. C
Bank of
Benjamin FR
Martin
MG William, Jr
Nellie
Daisy
Co. F. Rogers
Charleston
Co. W. Crisman
Snavely Elected to Township High School Board
Hershel Snavely elected to the township high school board on Saturday with 83 votes while only listed name on the ticket. Ballot tally includes Hunt 2 Poorman 1 Mrs John W Lewis 1 and F H Foster 1. Snavely placed after Gertrude Shaw declined candidacy.
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Township High School Board
Hershel Snavely
Snavely
Hunt
Poorman
John W. Lewis
F. H. Foster
Judge Snavely
Gertrude Shaw
American Legion Meeting Notice
There will be a meeting Friday April 15 at 7 30 p m All members are requested to be present.
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Memb Ara
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Tripute
Bell
Washington
Booth
Bén
Whitehead
Bei
Jake Whkin
Tom Cole
Adam “Gard
Bill
Pindsey
Clarke
G. Hippard
Andes
Supreme Court
Demo‘crats
Will Hippara
Clark’ County
Seymour
Zst
Thay
Stold
Clint
Hurst
Toshe
Him
Offrere A
Small
Legion
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