New Legislation Discouraged as Congress Eyes Vacation
Washington report notes Senate and House rush to adjournment with May 16 for Senate and imminent House closings. Lawmakers curb new measures to avoid censure, while trading favors grows as leaders barter support for local interests. This reflects festival of political maneuvering ahead of summer recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Daley
The
Herald
Washington
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Congress
Scheduled passage for highway bill and related measures
In Washington the House leadership plans passage of a 75 million dollar public highway development bill. Also planned are pension increases for Spanish War veterans and a five year building program for Army and Navy air services along with farm relief funding.
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William L. Daley
The
Herald
Washington
Washington, D. C
Longworth
Army and
Navy Air Services
Veterans Bureau
House
District of
Columbia
Death Notice for William Franklin White of Clark County
William Franklin White born January 24 1866 near Martinsville died March 30 1926 at his Melrose Clark County home age 60 years 2 months and days married Mary Adaline Alexander September 2 1888. Six children five surviving Alma Grace Robert at home and others grandchild Willis Allen Shotwell brother Hugh White sister Mrs Theodore Medsker other relatives. Joined Church of God of Melrose early in life and remained faithful. Member Modern Woodmen of America. Funeral services held Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Franklin White
Samuel
Martha White
Martinsville
Hiiness
Melrose
Clark County
Mary
Adaline Alexander
Alva
Robert Figcus
Newman
W. A. Shotwell
East Et
Louis
Alma
Grace
Robert
Willis Allen Shotwell
Hugh White
Theodore
Medsker
Church of God of
Modern Woodman of
America
Burial service and interment at Ohio Chapel
An obsequy conducted April 1 at Ohio Chapel with Rev Chalk Bailie officiating. Interment followed in a nearby cemetery beside the deceased’s spouse as indicated by readable fragments.
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Aapril
Ohio Chapel
Chalk Bailie
Dairy Calf Clubs Formed in Cities
City and county groups launch purebred dairy calf clubs under University of Illinois guidance with a Cairo division Dairy Calf Club Special train visit in May. Eligible youths 12 to 21 enroll by May 1, ownership of animals, record keeping, county exhibit, and final report required.
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Cairo
Big Four Railway
Agricultural Relations Department
University of Illinois
State Department of Agriculture
National Dairy Council
Illinois State Dairymen's Association
Guernsey and Holstein Breed Associations
Jersey
Guernsey
Breed Association
University of Illinois Dairy Calf Club
Dairy Calf Club
Calf Club
Land transfers and small sums in Rio County notices
Rawson, land in 12-9-14, $1. Edne Ramsey Chadwick et al to W T Ramsey, lot Dennison, $1. 7 Grace Whitson et al to Forrest C Whitson, land in 7-11-13, $737.60. ay George Ragon and wife to Elizabeth Ragon, lot Marshall, $1. Clyde Knowles and wife to C C C & St L Ry Co, land in 13-11-12, $728.
Congressmen Turn on Constituents Over Pay Motive
Washington dispatch reports on lawmakers who show favoritism to elites and only appear to collect salaries. Incidents in the House Office Building reveal a condescending attitude and selective access, while long-term service and renominations are questioned among some members.
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William L. Daley
the Herald
Washington
Washington, D. C
Congress
House
Senate
Memorial notice for Potter's Hall resident
Brethren church membership continued until her death. She was a good wife and loving mother, missed at home and in the neighborhood. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 8, 1926, at Ohio Chapel with Rev. Chalk Bailiff officiating and burial beside her husband and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren Church of
Potter's Hall
Ohio Chapel
Chalk
In Loving Remembrance of Roy Anderson
In loving remembrance of Roy Anderson who departed this life three years ago today April 21 1923 Devoted wife Louisa shares this memorial tribute with simple enduring affection and a note of gratitude for his memory
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Anderson
Louisa
Lead Mining Legacy in Galena Traces 1728 Start
Continuous lead mining has occurred in Galena Illinois since 1728, a longstanding industry shaping the town and regional economy through centuries of production and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Illinois
Executor's Notice in Estate of Etta L. Graham
Mabel Knipe appointed executrix of Etta L. Graham now deceased in Clark County Illinois gives notice to creditors to appear at Clark County Court in Marshall for June term on the first Monday in June to present claims. Debtors should pay promptly as required by law. Dated April 12 1926. H R Snavely attorney represents the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta L. Graham
Clark
Ilinois
Clark County
Marshall
Report of the condition of First State Bank West Union Illinois 1926
Official publication shows First State Bank at West Union Illinois reported to the Auditor of Public Accounts as of April 12 1926. Resources total 13190662 with loans real estate 456661 other loans 6588582 US government investments 7000000 other bonds 1650000 banking house 750000 real estate 80000 cash and due from banks 2950833. Liabilities include capital stock 1000000 surplus 350000 undivided profits 204014 time deposits 1612723 demand deposits 10023417 other liabilities 508. The cashier J B Clatfelter swears the report true before notary L A Shawler on April 19 1926.
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West Union
State of Illnois
Asn
L. A. Shawler
Smoking in Church Sparks Historical Debate
Article recalls Welsh habit of lighting pipes at sermon start as a common practice until about 50 years ago, with congregants unaware of any breach of reverence at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Week's Recorded Property Transfers
F A Paden and wife transfer to Elizabeth M Paden lot Casey for 13.33 dollars. Elizabeth J Moke sells to James G Moye land Marshall for 1 dollar. Mary H Hunter to William I White land in 9-9-12 for 300 dollars. Harry H White and wife to Wm F White land in 9-9-12 for 300 dollars. Emery VanFleet et al to C C C St L Ry Co land in 12-11-12 for 360 dollars. Randolph Ferris and wife to Fred Nicol land in 8-9-11 for 1 dollar. Maymie Tuttle et al to R J Crandall lot Casey for 1 dollar. Goldie S Frederick and husband to First National Bank Martinsville land in 20-9-13 for 1 dollar. Carl Ramsey and wife to W H
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Paden
Elizabeth M. Paden
Lor Casey
Elizabeth J. Moke
James G. Moye
Lot Marshall
Mary 'H. Hunter
William I
Harry H. White
Wm. F. White
Emery VanFleet
Randolph Ferris
Fred Nicol
Maymie ‘Tuttle
R. J. Crandall
Lot Casey
First National Bank
Martinsville
Carl Ramsey
W. H
Obituary of Mary Adaline White of Clark County Illinois
Mary Adaline White born September 9 1867 near Walnut Prairie Illinois died April 6 1926 at her home near Melrose Clark County Illinois aged 58 years 6 months 27 days She married William F White September 2 1888 and had six children Alva preceded her in death February 9 1916 Five surviving children are Mrs Robert Fiscus Newman Illinois Mrs A R Shotwell East St Louis Alma Grace and Robert at home plus one grandson She leaves six brothers and four sisters and many relatives Faith in Christ and United with the church early in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Adaline White
Rer
Mary Alexander
Walnut Prairie
Illinois
Melrose
Clark County
William F White
Alva
Robert Fiscus
Newman
A. R. Shotwell
East St. Louis
Alma
Grace
Robert
Willis Allen Shotwell
Lewis and
Carson
Chrisman
Geo
Paris
James
Detroit
Mich
Edward
Holly
Colo
John
Harl Arbuckle
T. E
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House Caleridars
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Gta
Cairo Division
County
Newcomer
Memoriam
Mabel Knipe
H. R. Snavely
First State Bank
Cork’s Insurance Agency
Walter E. Cork
Marshall, Illinois
Wm. White
Healpen CO
Pine Street
Keifer Drug CO
del Monte
Lloyd Hanley
de, C. D. Mitchell
Alitchell Ridg
West Side Square
Chas. M. Sullins
Munsingwear
John F. Cane Dry Goods Co
Essex
Pulver Motor CO
Lloyd Pulver
Marshall, Ilinois
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