Local pupil essay contest details and library fund events
Reports from Clark county schools note eighth and high school students can enter an essay on Pioneer Women at Illinois. D A R medals prize the essays. School progress, library fund drives, and community events including box suppers and district meetings are reported. Readers are urged to request entry details from the county superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Ih Cmhe
Welther
F. D
Martinsville
Ruth
Murphy
Green
Johnson Township
Lola
Kile
West Liberty School
Dolson
Misa
Illinois
Minois
Clark
Savill
Latin club initiates ten new members at AMONG High
The Latin club at AMONG High School initiated ten new members Friday evening with refreshments after the ceremony. A regular December meeting and program are planned. The girls glee club practiced and performed briefly for an assembly, while the orchestra under Miss Bell could not rehearse due to absences. Agricultural students Glenn Stepp Elmer Spencer Fred Lewis and Russell Macey started purebred chickens Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bell
Marshall
Glenn Stepp
Elmer Spencer Fred Lewis
Russell Macey
Morgan Burkett Wedding in Auburn Township
Charles E. Morgan of Auburn Township and Linnie Burkett of Auburn were quietly married at eight Tuesday evening at Ira A. Murphy's home. Miss Mary Burkett and Johnnie Hutchings served as bridesmaid and best man. The couple will establish a home on a farm about one and a half miles northwest of Auburn with Ira A. Murphy officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Morgan
Auburn Township
Linnie Burkett
Auburn
Ira A. Murphy
Mary Burkett
Johnnie Hutchings
George Burkett
George Morgan
Aublin
Ira
AL Murphy
Banquet honors Wabash Valley football champions
The football champions receive a 7:00 PM banquet in the basement of the Methodist church with a program including toasts by local leaders and a letter presentation to team members. Also notes continued train service after a hearing, a band benefit drama, and a venue change for Forsman case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Valley
Methodist Church
H. R. Snavely
Chamber of Commerce
Albert Sockler
Arthur Poorman
Rosanna Wallis
J. M. Harvey
C. E. Pettit
Casey
H. A. Hopwood
cCarson Purdum
F. G. Edwards
Nation road work near completion with public opening set
The National road work is nearly finished and will open to the public around the first of the year. The southern section progresses quickly and should finish in a week or ten days if weather stays clear. Arnold & Company worked all day Sunday after machinery was left in a wet area Saturday night, completing nearly 1400 feet of concrete.
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Arnold & Company
Eastern Star Elects Officers After Stated Meeting
At a stated Eastern Star meeting Monday night the degree of the order was conferred on two candidates and officers for the coming year were elected. Mrs. C. D. Mitchell was W M with R Ge Fu at as officers along with Mrs Ruth McClure C Mollie B Smith as Secretary and Mrs R L Hunt as Treasurer. After the work the chapter enjoyed a social hour with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. E
Eastern Star
C. D. Mitchell
W.M. R. Ge “Fuat
Jessie, Ruttman
Ruth McClure
Elisha Hurst
Mollie B. Smith
R. L. ‘Hunt
Marshall Loses First Game of Season to Lawrenceville
The Marshall five opened their season with a 19 to 9 defeat at Lawrenceville on Friday night. The team aims to redeem itself in upcoming contests on the scheduled slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Lawrenceville
County Board Grants $500 to Connelly for Future Use
State's attorney reports Connelly received $500 to be held for use subject to board committee approval. The funds stem from fines for bootlegging and gaming and will be used to prosecute violators. Board votes 11 to 3 with Beesiger Beeson and Snavely opposed. Also, Pearl Garver reappointed county farm custodian. rest room improvement project discussed by local civic league. paving assessment approved to cover deficits from four years prior. County Treasurer details finances and adds an electrically driven adding machine. grand jury list announced for March term with members from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beesiger
Beeson
Snavely
Pearl Garver
S. J. Bradley
Harry Janney
Court House
Marshall Civic League
Arthur Poorman
Lewis
Anderson
George Spittler
Perry Williams
Auburn
George Beachout
Thomas Phillips
Casey-Fred Bancroft
John Heath
Darwin
H. C. Bohn
Dolson
A. T. Jones
Douglas
Ernest Reely
Johnson
Edgar Brown
Marshall
John Dean Davidson
George Matkin
Martinsville
H. R. Mauk
Hermen Patchett
Melrose
John Seigel
Orange
Joe Nave
Parker
W. M. Jones
Wabash
James Pickens
Albert Hall
Westfield
Robi Vansickle
York
George Cline, Sr
James Crowe
Camp Elects Officers at Friday Marshall Session
Marshall camp elected officers for the upcoming year at the regular Friday session. Lillian Stover of Oracle, Mayme Wallis of P. D, Edna Morton of V. D., Anna Spotts as Chancellor, Maude Peck as Recorder, Agnes Steele as Receiver, Bessie Stewart as Marshall, Emma Meebling as Inner S, Matilda Wallace as Outer S, and Almd Mathews as Manager. The meeting closed with an annual oyster stew.
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Marshall Camp
R. N
Lillian Stover
Oracle
Mayme Wallis
P. D
Edna Morton
V. D
Anna Spotts
Maude Peck
Agnes Steele
Bessie Stewart
Marshall
Emma~ Meebling
Inner
Matilda ‘Wallace
Almd Mathews
Metz Family Loses Young Son Billy to Scarlet Fever
Mr and Mrs Charles Metz mourn the death of their three year old son Billy after scarlet fever complications. He was the youngest of five children, with brothers John and Dick and sisters Harriet and June surviving. Funeral services were at Marshall cemetery Saturday at 10 00 a m with Rev C Benettit officiating.
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Billy
Charles Metz
John
Harriet
June
Marshall Cemetery
C. Benettit
Real Estate Transfers List Includes Small Lot Sales
Transfers show Ray Patterson to J W Etchison Co for a lot in Casey addition at $500. Various deeds note land in Marshall and Casay with $1 or $1,800 sums, including Sanford to Tim Price and Kenneth H Taggart to Claude Taggart.
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D “Ray
Macy C
Jom. McKnight
Kenneth’ H. Taggart
Claude Taggart
Farm Bureau Demonstrations At Melrose And Marshall
Orchard demonstrations at John Seigel’s farm in Melrose township and Warren Shipe’s in Marshall township draw about a hundred people. Demonstrations cover pruning and spraying timing, with Community spraying rings, winter pruning, and the Winds agricultural association actions. The annual Farm Bureau meeting is set for December 22 at the courthouse with open discussion and a main address by Vern Vaniman. Prof W H Smith and Dr F C Bauer will attend Casey sweet clover day on December 20.
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R H. Walworth
John Seigel
Melrose Township
Warren Shipe
Marshall Township
Newton
Clark County
the Winds Agricultural ‘Association
Tenois
Illinois
Farm Bureau
Court House
Vern Vaniman
Springfield
Two Speakers at Luncheon for Chamber of Commerce
The Friday chamber luncheon at Marshall House featured Indiana signaling remarks by Jo P F. Eggers of Terre Haute, head of the better business commission. Thomas Sheridan of St. Louis urged advertising to attract tourists and sign placement. A drive targeting 100 new chamber members was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Bright
Chamber’ of Commerce
Marshall House
Mammy
Indiana
Jo P F. Eggers
Terre Haute
Eggers
Better ‘Business Commission
Better Business Commission
Thomas Sheridan
St. Louis
Mr. Eggers
Main Street
Michigan Avenue
H. R. Snavely
A. M. Stephenson
Sol Handy
H. B. Dulaney
M. C. Doty
Marshall
Robinson
Big Four Railroad Company
Naois Commerce Commission
Chambers of Commerce
Robinson, Lawrenceville
Danville
Paris
West Union
C. E. Pettit
A. M. Stevenson
Harold Bright
Methodist Church
Chamber of Commerce
Snavely Elected Vice President at Methodist Meeting
Judge H R Snavely named one of four vice-presidents at the annual meeting of the Methodist Church board in Philadelphia. Bishop Joseph F Berry presided, and the board endorsed a budget of 8 326 578 dollars and the nations move toward disarmament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Board of Home ,Missions and Church Extension of
The
Methodist Church
Philadelphia
H. R. Snavely
Joseph F. Berry
Snavely
Annual Rabbit Supper Hosted by Redmen
About 120 guests attended the Redmen annual rabbit supper in their hall on Thursday night. Rev. Clark S. Thomas and Rev. D T M Black spoke, with a vaudeville act by Lawrence Kibby and Ralph Bartlett and a high school quartet. Music from the high school orchestra interlaced the program, and C R Johnson served the supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redmen
Clark S. Thomas
D. ™. Black
Lawrence Kibby
Ralph Bartlett
C. R. Johnson
Burglar Tracked to Train After West York Store Break-In
Police chased a burglar who entered James Lindley store in West York Tuesday night. He fled through the store to an alley and railroad track, boarded a train, and was not found. Minimal items taken included a fountain pen and some perfume.
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St. Elmo
Market Report Shows Mixed Demand and Prices Across Goods
Demand and prices vary in livestock, meats, grains and grains futures. Hog prices rise slightly in Chicago while beef and lamb values show mixed moves. cattle and feeder trades show strength in some classes. Grain futures drift lower on weak support with scattered gains in nearby cash prices across markets.
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New
Yorks
Cincinnati
New’ York
Chicago
Minneapolis
Atlanta
Memphis
Prairie
jLight
Northwest
Iowa
North Dakota
Kansas
Kansas City
Winnipeg
Macke Car Recovered From Clinton Theft Ring
Sheriff WW A Byram of Everett reports Macke and Charles Stepp recovered Mr. Macke's stolen car in Clinton Indiana. The vehicle was taken October 28 from the north side of the square. The find locates the gang operating in the area and most thieves have been arrested. the Italian district where found is noted for its vindictive residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WW. A. Byram
Everett
Macke
Charles Stepp
Clinton
Ind
Bess
Mail Christmas Packages Early Slogan Promotes Prompt Delivery
Rural carriers will serve routes Saturday December 24 and Monday December 26 but not January 2 1922. City carriers plan one delivery on the day after Christmas. Efforts aim to deliver all packages by December 24 or Christmas morning. The piece notes a contrast between theft and laziness tied to money.
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H. R., Snavely
Lot Handy
Illnois
York State
Villian
Gilbert Darkwood
John Hasson
Zeke
Fortune
Henry
Allen Wallis
Darwood
Uriah
Skinner
Drew
Casteel
Jack Nelson ‘Cwill
Malloy
DOD
Connelly—Garver
Mrs. Metz
Tae
W. H. Smith
F. C. Bauer
University
Aianes
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