Bond salesman Newhouse to join Marshall State Bank
E S Newhouse of H T Holtz and Co Chicago has bought stock in Marshall State Bank from George G Robertson its president. He will move to Marshall mid month to assist in management. Previously in Rock Island Railroad industrial department, Newhouse hails from Griggsville Illinois and will bring his family here between the fifteenth and twentieth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Newhouse
H. T. Holtz and Co
Chicago
Marshall State Bank
George G. Robertson
Marshall
Newhouse
Rock Island Railroad
Griggsville
Ilinois
Girls Carrying Concealed Weapons Detained Near Marshall
Two teenage girls of Australian descent from Dayton Ohio rode with Hal Kesler toward Marshall after asking for bread. They carried large revolvers and claimed to head to St Louis. Sheriff detains them and they are jailed on concealed weapons charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Kesler
Marshall
Town
Mr. Kesler
Sheriff Byram
Mary Tell
Henry Tell
Dayton
Ohio
Agatha Wilimitis
Geo. Wilimitis
St Louis
All-Sales Day Aug 18 in Marshall by Chamber
The Marshall Chamber of Commerce announces All-Sales Day on Wednesday August 18. Merchants offer bargains to attract shoppers and showcase Marshall’s offerings. Officials call it an advertising day and pledge real merchandise and values while inviting the public to come and see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Chamber men improve National Road west of city
About a dozen members of the Chamber of Commerce worked Monday morning on the National Road west of town starting at Doll's orchard. They cleared stones from the graded road to Auburn and had it dragged, leaving the route in a much improved condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
City
Doll’s Orchard
Auburn
Lodge consolidates unions in West Union and Marshall
Union Star Lodge No. 678 K of P West Union consolidated last night with Launcelot Lodge No. 67 Marshall. The merged body continues under the Launcelot name with shared membership and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Star Lodge
K. of
West Union
Launcelot Lodge
Marshall
Two Pugs Marriage Licenses Listed
Ray Whitman twenty one and Maude Clark eighteen, both from York, are recorded as marrying. A note mentions Mr and Mrs eel Murphy returning from a visit with their son EB F Murphy and wife of Richmond Indiana, joined by daughter Maude who has been ranching in Cleveland Ohio. Also referenced is Peter Marsrakos visiting relatives in Marion Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eel Murphy
EB. F. Murphy
Richmond
Ind
Albert Hampton
Indianapolis
Maude
Cleveland
Ohio
Local primary slate shows no party opposition
The September 15 primary is expected to draw light voting amid no opposition within parties. Candidates listed by petition include Circuit Clerk E. W. Hodson, State's Attorney Everett Connelly, and Coroner Dr. William M. Rogers of Martinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Hodson
Marshall
Everett Connelly
William M. Rogers
Martinsville
Candidates vie for circuit clerk and states attorney posts
The county contest centers on circuit clerk where two soldier candidates, Hodson and his rival, both wounded from service, are vying for the seat. Hodson remains hospitalized but expected to recover though likely crippled for some time. For states attorney, incumbent Clements faces Connell y, a former officeholder, with both well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Downey
Martinsville
iStatee
Olen
R. Clements
Marshall
L. H. Johnson
Casey
William Delaney
Hodson
Clements
Connelly
Three Property Changes In Local Real Estate
Dr. Stephen Bradley buys the M. W. Porter property on Locust street and will move in around September first likely opening an office there. The purchaser paid about 5 thousand dollars. Judge W T Hollenbeck buys Mrs Scholfield property on North Sixth street for about 7 thousand dollars and takes possession September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Bradley
M. W. Porter
Locust Street
Snevely
North Ehighth Street
W. T. Hollenbeck
W. B. Scholfield Prperty
North Sixt Street
Alligators Take Hogs Report From Port Gibson
The Port Gibson Reveille notes M R Headley missing his hogs until a large porker with a lacerated thigh drew hunters. On Saturday Headley and S G Bradbury tracked marauders to a bayou where a thirteen foot alligator lay dead after rifle fire. Headley suspects more alligators may be involved and continues the hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bradbury
Port Gibson
Reveille
M. R. Headley
S. G. Bradbury
Wife Flees York Woman Seeks Justice in Marshall
Mrs. Fred Weir of York fled to Marshall with her daughter claiming her husband drove her from home and threatened to kill her. The case is expected to go to court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Weir
York
Marshall
Dourt
Murphy Resigns as County Agent for Illinois Post
Everett Murphy, formerly of the Richmond Indiana area, has resigned as County Agricultural Agent and accepted the role of Assistant Director of the Grain Marketing Department for the Illinois Agricultural Association. He will work with William G Eckhardt on cooperative grain marketing across the state from Chicago headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Murphy
Richmond
Ind
Jillinois Agricultural Association
Chicago
Murphy
Wm. G Eckhardt
Dolson Woman Judged Insane Sent To Anna Hospital
Mrs Emma Goekler of Dolson township was brought to Marshall this morning and found insane. She was placed on the 9 o'clock train to Anna hospital. Mrs Goekler is about 60 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Goekler
Dolson Township
Marshall
Anna Hospital
Goekler
Band Concert Program Promises Popular Pieces and Soloists
The program features Sousa marches Stars and Stripes and The Holy City, with Caprice Dalbey and Chas Trefz as soloists. Popular numbers include Fox Trot Venetian Moon and Wedding of the Winds. Jesse Porter from the University of Illinois will perform the challenging Wedding of the Winds solo. The program aims to please both young and older audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stars and Stripes
Sousa
Dalbey
Teddy
Adams
Chas. Trefz
Hall
al Hayes
Holy
Jesse Porter
University of Illinois Band
Spencer suffers broken foot in rail accident
Brad Spencer of Livingston sustained a badly bruised foot and a broken bone when a larger on rail fell on him Saturday. He was employed by Heyworth Construction Company at the time of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Spencer
Livingston
Spencer
Heyworth Construction Company
Real Estate Transfers Itemized Across Multiple Parcels
A sequence of property transfers lists buyers and sellers across parcels in Marshall Westfield Martinsville York and other areas. Amounts range from 1 to 4750 dollars with dates spanning 10 0 13 to 20 21 and include coal rights and multiple 80 acre plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Dutro
Mable Woodard
Westfield
Harry Griffin
Lottle Rothrock
Martinsville
Julia S. Miller
W. D. Smith
Casey
Albert Cline
B. F. Johnson
West Union
Alex McCoy
Elmo M. Pierce
Sarah Hollenbeck
Purl Gard
Wm. G. Taggart
Adam B. Sutton
John
C. Nichols
John W Ingram
Lot Marshall
John, Weir
Otho’ Barnam
Fine Spiketown Reunion Seventy Attend Homecoming
Seventy persons attended the Spike town home coming on Sunday in August marking the ninth annual event since the last celebration. Officers were reelected, a piano for the church was funded, and a noon lawn dinner fed all guests. Distances were noted with attendees including Mrs. J. C. Massey Mrs. Austin Gage Ezra Mathews and wife Danville and several others from Terre Haute Indianapolis Ridge Farm St. Louis Casey and Albi Iowa among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spike Town
J. C. Massey
Austin Gage
Ezra Mathews
Danville
Silas Litteral
Indianapolis
Millie Haise
Charles Tingley
Geo. Silver
Terre Haute
Ed Irwin
Drantha Keith
Maude Rosime
West Terre Haute
Cliftford Washburn
Greenville
Susie Skates
Ridge Farm
Myrle Cox
Georgetown
Nan Durell
St. Louis
Rice Umbarger
Casey
Harry Young
Albi
Iowa
Elmer Umbarger
Green Up
Lime Being Sold To Farmers At Cost By Chamber Of Commerce
A new carload of limestone arrived at the Big Four sheds and the Marshall Chamber of Commerce will distribute lime to interested farmers at cost. The last car sold for 2.60 dollars per ton with plans to keep lime available in small quantities. The chamber emphasizes that no profit is taken and the broader community benefits from the use of lime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Thrown From Horse Injures Lawrence Lewis
Lawrence Lewis, 12, son of Dan Lewis of Wabash, was thrown from a horse near Fishback schoolhouse after a nearby gun fired startling the animal. He suffered a broken arm and bruises as the horse dragged him for some distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lewis
Dan Lewis
Wabash
Fishback School House
Wi Es
Young Lewis
Death of Edward Shaw
Edward Shaw died at his home on North Sixth Street Wednesday August 4 at 7 15 am. He was 78 years old and a Civil War veteran who served four years. The funeral was held Friday August 6 at 10 00 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Shaw
North Sixth Street
Shaw
County Convention Set for Clark County Sunday School Group
Bethel Church Martinsville hosts the 54th Clark County Sunday School Association convention on August 17 and 18 with at least two delegates per school. lodging and breakfast are arranged for delegates from distant parts. The program lists services, addresses, reports, and committee meetings led by Rev Stevens Rev Crisman Miss Pearl Weaver and other county and state workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Rev Stevens
C W . Crisman
Magis
Miss Pearl Weaver
Jesse Stout
Quartette
Bethel School
Pearl Weaver
Farmers Picnic At Martinsville County Fair Grounds
A family event set for Saturday August 14 at the Martinsville county fair grounds. Wm G Eckhardt director grain marketing Illinois agricultural association will be the main speaker. Activities include baseball and a horseshoe pitching contest among other sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Wm. G. Eckhardt
The
Ilinois Agricultural Association
Candidates Pursue Republican Nominations This Week
This week candidates seek the Republican nomination with visits planned in Casey Marshall and Pontiac. Lieutenant Governor John G. Oglesby appears in Casey 10 45 to 11 05 and Marshall 12 to 1 20, part of a five day itinerary starting at Milner and ending at Pontiac Saturday night. Congressman William B. McKinley arrives 3 45 p m tomorrow for a brief stop in Marshall and will attend the York reunion Friday night. Senator Small of Kane County, running for governor, joins other candidates at a courthouse meeting on the same platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Oglesby
York
Sen. Small
Kankakee
Court House
County Officials Meet to Plan Comune Year
County Clerk Fleming R. Black and Sheriff W A Byram returned from public officials meetings in Ottawa and Peoria to discuss plans for the Comune year. Other county officers participate periodically in similar gatherings to share ideas and coordinate efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming R. Black
W A Byram
Ottawa
Peoria
Illinois Pays Its Bills Surplus Shrinks Tax Rates Fall
Springfield reports Omar H Wright state finance director released advance sheets of the annual fiscal year ending June 30. Chicago shows a multi million deficit while Illinois ends with a surplus of 16.69 million and tax rates decline from 90 to 40 cents on valuations. Wright projects a 14 million surplus by Jan 1 1921 as appropriations rise and new taxes boost revenue including corporate franchise and insurance taxes. The state plans to distribute more school funds and expects small discounts of about 25 thousand this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Omar H Wright
Chicago
Wright
General Assembly
Treasury
Lowden
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R. S. Newhouse
Indiana
A. G. Barnes
Paul Kuhn & Co. Elevator
Plainsville
Mr Barnes
LODGE
Ray “Whitman
Maude Clark
Peter ‘Marsrakos
Visling
Marlon, Ina
Illinois
Uncle Joe Cannon
Mary T. O’orourke
Henry K. Landreth
Jerry Ishler
Herman Cooper
L. May
J. W. English
Treas H R. Williams
J. W Adams
A. L. Ruffner
J. Q. Snedeker
Ross Pine
Wm Johnson
J L Pellum
J A Sweet
Mickie
Sim TI Biznessman
Kgusta
Mollers
Aniole
En- Illinois
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