Washington DC Water Works Filtration Plant Details Report
A historical account describes Washington DC filtration improvements with a vast underground system. It outlines 200 basins and 2000 small cisterns for sand filtration, large concrete basins for washing and aeration, and a main reservoir feeding a pumping station to supply city mains.
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Nhcs
Wéathinigton
D. C
Baliddy
Washington
Alta Awerne
Erourid
Uiseibeas
Marshall
Robinson
Citizens ticket wins city election with Hurst mayoral majority
Voters backed the Citizens ticket led by Mayor Hurst who won by a 51 to 40 margin over two years ago. Ward results show Hurst leading in several wards while others tally for Trefz Lockard and Norsis. City officials reported no contest for attorney and treasurer. The plan to admit Handy addition on West Main carried, with focus on electric light plant and railway upgrades to power water operations and cut costs.
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Hurst
Ayor
wEotkerd
Ward
Hurat
Lockard AlasEcungpoo
J Lore Teat
Paleune
Election Results in Casey Westfield and Martinsville
J B LeMay elected mayor of Casey with John Burr as clerk and Charles Collins as treasurer. Aldermen include Don Young K H Johnson and W C Slusser. J J Arney is city attorney. In Westfield W C Swinford wins mayor on Citizens ticket with aldermen M I L Briscoe Frank Baker and J B Williams. Martinsville aids Anti License ticket wins mayor H J Buxbaum clerk John Henley treasurer W R Stansfield city attorney H Gasaway police magistrate T P Cleaver and aldermen G B Deshi B J Blankenbeker and Wm Conklin.
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J. B. LeMay
Casey
John Burr
Charles Collins
Don Young
K. H., Johnson
W. C. Slusser
J. J. Arney
Westfield
W. C. Swinford
Citizens
M. IL
Briscoe
Frank Baker
J. 8. Williams
Martinsville
H. J. Buxbaum
John Henley
W. R. Stansfield
H. Gasaway
T. P. Cleaver
G. B. Deshi
B. J.blankenbeker
Wm. Conkiin
Sunday School Convention at Zion Church Wabash Township
Sunday April 23 10am prayer and praise service welcomes by Dan Finkbiner and township president Topics include lessons on Kings of Judah and Israel benefits of Sunday school and soul winning by Frank Hurst and Rupp Also normal drill and guidance on helping the Sunday school Bring Bibles and hymn books dinner at 1 30 pm An offering for county work will be taken President Will McDaniel Secretary J W Gilbert Secretary's notes listed for town officials.
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Zion Evangelical Church
Wabash Township
Dan Finkbiner
I. W. Adams
Susan, Maurer
Israel
L.B. Anderson
Dan Beltz
H. Huston
J. L. Hawker
Frank Hurst
Rupp
Oscar Ditzenberger
Sam
Will McDaniel
Pres
J. W. Gilbert
Sec’y
Clark County Heroes Remembered Fifty Years After War
The fifty year anniversary recalls Clark County volunteers who joined in the Civil War. The 101 men from Marshall College formed a company, later serving in the 21st Infantry and other units. Only a few survive today as editors praise their patriotism and sacrifices.
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Clark County
Diep
Port Sumpter
Terre Haute
National Road
Gorham
Old Court House
Robinson
Goodell
Littlefield
Marshall Colleges
N. M. Cruikshank
N. M. McKeen
Edwin Harlam
Drew Sutton
Grant
Gov. Yates
Edwin ‘Herlan
Ears
N. S. McKeen
Leutenant
Austin Scond
Harlan
L.G. Archer
Marshall
H. Black
Westfield
Josiah Cristine
Casey
Madison
2Nd Artillery
First Missouri Cavalry
80Th
62Nd Infantry
79Th
123Rd Infantry
Benson Martin
Walnut Prairie
Memphis
Fort Gibson
Champion Hills
Black River Bridge
Vicksburg
Jackson, Miss
Texas
Red River
Mansfield
Tyler
Shreveechne
Quantrell
Mexico
Bowie
No Sewer Contract Bid Fails To Meet Requirements
The Board of Local Improvements opened bids for Linn Street sewer project on Monday but received only one bid from Wallace Bros of Roding. Their bid of 2428 was 428 above the estimated amount, so the contract was not awarded.
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Board of Local Improvements
Linn
Wallace Bros
Roding
Aasf
Post Office Introduces New Letter Machine
A post office department received a new stamping and canceling machine on Monday. The device handles postmarking and stamp cancellation, enhancing mail processing at the facility.
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Cole
County Option Bill Fails in House Vote
In a key 83 to 63 result the county option bill failed, while the wet bill to repeal township local option law was defeated 64 to 90. All three 34th district representatives backed the county option and opposed repealing the local option.
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General Assembly
Real Estate Transfers Including Several Property Sales
A series of property transfers listed with buyers and sellers. Transfers include Norman Forsythe to Ben Forsythe for four Walnut Prairie lots. J B Wallis to Edw. Ashley for part of St. 1 Williams ad Casey. F W Booth to O C Page for section 36 12 11. Ruth Beachout to Clarksville Baptist church trustees for part 36 12 13. Mabell Cannady to Barnett Saddler for new lot 32 9 12. and multiple transfers involving Perry's 3rd Casey and Lafferty's 3rd Martinsville, with prices ranging from 100 to 2700 dollars.
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Jefferson Savope
Arviila McDaniel
Norman Forsythe
Ben Forsythe
Walnut Prairie
J B Wallis
Ashley
Williams
Casey
W Booth
O C Page
sRuth Beachout
Clarksville Baptist Church
Anne Lutz
R O Fix
Mabell Cannady
Barnett Sackrider
Harry L. Caruthers
Stella Kackley
Perry
Merlin Jeffera
Frank G. Abel
Lafferty
Martinsville
Leonie Jackson
H L Caruthers
David K. Coler
David EB Cannady
Ida M Anderson
Edwin Hall
Edwin Ha
Thos Pearce
Representative Miller introduces gas flow control bill
D B Miller of this county has introduced a bill in the state legislature to prohibit pumps or artificial means to increase gas flow. Illinois oil operators warn the field could be ruined within two years if not stopped.
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D. B. Miller
Illinois
Doctor declares osteopathy practice in town dates
Dr. G. B. Lord announces planned residence in the city for osteopathic practice. He will be in town on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays until May 1 and invites patients to call for treatments at the Marshall House on Saturday, April 22.
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Marshall
Marshall House
Rose Stidle Sold to Vern Stogesan of Wooset
In a transaction, Rose Stidle transferred her photography studio and business to Vern Stogesan of Wooset, Michigan. The sale includes the studio and associated photography assets as finalized in the deal.
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Bertus 7Ross
Hag
Vern Stogesanl
Sacred Concert At Congregational Church This Sunday
Music lovers are invited to attend a sacred concert at the Congregational church Sunday evening. Singers include Miss Helen Hite Mrs Don Winterrowd Frank Colept and Garland Butler admission is free.
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Helen ‘Hite
Don Winterrowd
Frank .Colept
Garland Butler
Adkinsion
Free
Masonry School Session Held in Marshall
A masonry school session was held in Marshall with talks and demonstrations. Participants from local trades attended to learn techniques and safety practices for mortar work.
County Board Sparks Partisan Clash Over County Office Plans
A county board special meeting elected Downey as chairman and formed committees on improvements finance education public works and other areas. Voting was largely along party lines with Democrats and Republicans split and concerns raised about party influence and printing awards.
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Boards of
Downey
Beasley
Dickergon
Prevo
Farbeck
Weaver
Wells
Thompson
Trefz
Dickserson
Trotvel Poor
Ennis
Biledge
Willamson
Insurance
Lee
Madde
Se Farbenk
Lee County
Thompsons
Williamson
Parker
Madden
Dickerson
Beck
Renee
Casey
Trete
Statesman
Danwin
Ieee
Ieee Printing Committee
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Ache
Acer
Rene Eater
Ericnea
Feket
Cane
Masonry
Fae Polson
jRor
County Board
West Terre Hautes
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