State taxes lowered as Illinois cuts levy to 40 cents
Illinois will save about 4 million dollars in state taxes this year as the tax levy board led by Governor Lowden reduces the rate to 40 cents on the hundred dollars. The move raises sufficient funds for state needs and credits improved administration and budgeting measures for the reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Lowden
Fred.h. Sterling
Andrew
Omar H. Wright
Department of Finance
Wright
Winfield Stogsdill obituary from Clark County Illinois
Winfield Stogsdill born April 30 1852 in Clark County Illinois died December 14 1919 at age 67 years 7 months 14 days. He married Bell Clark in 1885 and they had seven children two preceded him. Survived by his wife mother two brothers two sisters five grandchildren five children Mrs Maggie Greenlee California Mrs Jessie Gallington Dennison and several grandchildren. He joined Moriah Baptist Church early in life and remained faithful until death. Funeral at Dunlap Chapel with Rev M W Gilbert officiating burial nearby.
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Winfield Scott Stogsdill
Clark County
Ilinois
Bell Clark
Maggie Greenlee
California
Jessie Gallington
Dennison
Clyde
Everitt
Russell
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples in Township Districts
Raymond Cartwright 21 of Dolson to Naomi Daughbhetee 18 of Westfeld. Cilbert 28 of Martinsville to Usa Stillwell 27 of Wrestfield. Jeko Clouse 48 of Marshall to Saceh Shonk 46 of Mershall. Walter J. Cremifsx 29 of Tielrose to Oma Fay Bavilsit 20 of Moéirese township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Cartwright
Dolson Township
Naomi Daughbhetee
Westfeld Township
Cilbert
Martinsville
Ce- USA
Stillwell
Wrestfield
Jeko Clouse
Marshall Township
Saceh Shonk
Mershall
Walter J. Cremifsx
Tielrose Thenship
Oma Fay Bavilsit
Moéirese
Mrs Katherine Ferry 80 Dies at Home in Marshall Township
Katherine Ferry died December 19 at her home in Marshall township. Funeral held Monday at St Marys church with Rev Father Wilson officiating. Interment at St Marys cemetery. She leaves husband John Ferry and children Margaret Joseph Mary Eunice Grace and Patrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Ferry
Marshall Township
St. Mary's Church
Father Wilson
St. Marys Cemetery
John Ferry
Margaret
Joseph
Mary
Eunice
Grace
Patrick
West Union Seeks Village Incorporation in Clark County
A petition filed Monday in the Clark County clerk's office requests incorporation of a 2 square mile area in town ship 9 N range 11 W into a village. The applicants list 400 residents and include J H Fisher George Spangler Fred Marvin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Clark County
Illinois
J H. Fisher
George Spangler
Fred Marvin
Ivan L Pyle
L. E. Tolbert
W A Marvin
J E. Price
Henry A. Orcutt
Ss Coryell
Ed. Crumlin
H L. Marvin
John Ferguson
Lynn Gideon
C S Brown
Fred Milam
E. P. Sneady
M Ek. Williams
Farmers Plan Local Livestock Shippers Association Meet
At the annual farm bureau meeting on December 15 several men near West Union requested a meeting to form a local livestock shippers association. The session set for Monday December 29 at 1 00 pm aims to streamline farm business and improve profits through study and new account books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
West Union
Livestock Shippers Association
Westfield
Casey
Marshall
J B Andrews
Lictenberger Named Deputy County Clerk at Court House
Harry Lictenberger of Darwin township is named deputy county clerk succeeding Burns Smith who resigns to join Dulaney National Bank. Lictenberger has worked at Findley's grocery for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lictenberger
Burns Smith
Dulaney Natonal Bank
Lictenberger
Darwin
Findley’s Grocery
Hanly Addresses Large Indiana Crowd on War and Prohibition
Former Governor J Frank Hanly of Indiana spoke to a large Sunday crowd at the court houses. He defended the war policy and spent the final minutes discussing the current prohibition situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Watch the label on this paper for subscription due date
Notice urges renewals before January 1 for the Herald at 1.50 per year. After January 1 rates change to 2.00 yearly, 1.25 for six months, or 75c for three months. Look at the label for expiration date, as no other notice will be sent.
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Herald
Marshall. Herald
Harry B. Potter
Marshall Herald
Foster Martin
Nashville
Tennessee
Marshall
Clark County
Howerton
Terre Haute Star
The
Mr. Howerton
San Bernardino
Calif
Robert T Forsythe
Tuscola
James G Gamron
Love
Mary J Murphy
York
Oil in Clark County Guides Future Prospecting
Illinois state geological survey studies Clark Coles Edgar Douglas and Champaign counties to map oil and gas potential. Focused on the LaSalle anticline eastern limb with trenches on the Trenton lime in Clark county and plans to outline favorable zones for testing while noting limited eastward prospects.
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Illinois State Geological Survey
Clark
Coles
Edgar
Douglas
Champaign
Westfield
Ohio Oil Company
Trenton
Smith Farm
Parker Township
Clark County
Lawrence
Crawford
Clark Counties
LaSalle
Crawford County
Lawrence County
Chester
Lmb
Sec
Westfield Township
Oakland
Oakland Township
Coles County
Murdock
Murdock Township
Douglas County
Grandview Township
Fdgar County
Payne
Heralds Greetings from Marshall Herald Readers
Readers sent warm messages from across the country to the Marshall Herald praising local news and supporting continued publication. The editor notes cost pressures and confirms price increases take effect January 1 while promising to deliver a quality paper to paid subscribers.
Capper Bill Targets Newspaper Mailing Rates
Senator Capper proposes a temporary cap on second class mailing rates through July 1 1920 to conserve newsprint. Newspapers over size limits may be refused second class status. limits set at 36 pages for Sundays 75 pages for weekly or bi weekly and monthly papers over 100 pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Capper
Kansas
Senate
United States
Rogers Pushes Pay Raise for U S Foreign Service
Representative Rogers of Massachusetts introduces a bill to raise pay for U S diplomats from ambassadors at 17000 to 20000 dollars and ministers of first class from 12000 to 15000 with similar steps for other ranks, contrasting with Britain's 45000 dollar ambassador salary and British allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rogers
Massachusetts
Congress
British Foreign Service
Great Britain
Grocers Closes Cheairaas Grocers in Marshall
Marshall grocer Cheairaas Grocers announces closing their stores for Christmas season. Local shoppers alerted to end of operations at Marshall location with store hours and last day details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grocers
Marshall
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar
A promotional blurb extols Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan series praising Tarzan as a unique, majestic hero and King in the Jungle. It invites readers to surrender to his adventures in the African jungle and promises a gripping tale that can't be put down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarzan
Republican landslide hopes ahead of 1920 convention
Washington reports a strong Republican confidence across regions from border states to the Midwest and New England. Leaders say the party faces the next campaign with devotion, aiming to restore governance, curb government meddling, and advance national development under a united, constructive policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Committee
A. T Hert
Kentucky
Chicago
New England
Middle West
Rocky Mountain
Wilson
Sproul
Pennsylvania
Mexico
Rett
United States
Republican Party
Birthday Gathering Honors Frank McNary at Home
In Humbolt area, relatives and friends marked Frank McNary’s 50th birthday with a home gathering. Guests from nearby towns shared baskets and a bountiful dinner, enjoying music and conversation in the afternoon. Notables include Oscar Wright, B F Yandry, J O Lewis family, Frank Coons, Lillie Veach, Allen McNary, Howard McNary, Clotelde Oakley, Amy McNary, Dollie McNary, Nancy Farrell, Dorothy McNary, Elizabeth McNary, and John McNary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McNary
Humbolt
Oscar Wright
Shelbyville
B FY
Landry
J OW Lewis
Filson
Frank Coons
Near Dorans
Lillie Veach
Auburn
Real Estate Transfers List of Numerous Property Trades
Several transfers recorded including Mary A Carroll to Alice C Finney for a lot Casey at 700, Dora E Janney to O S Brown land 32-10-14 for 4800, B F Johnson to David L Hackney lot Marshall for 1, Cary Hall to Irene Setzer land 23-12-11 for 7500, plus multiple other parcels and prices. shows activity in Casey Marshall Martinsville Westfield and nearby parcels with sums ranging from 1 to 7500 dollars. Names include Huston, Cole, Bennett, Fawley, Morrow, Murphy, Find ley, Fasig, Hollenbeck, Summers, Miller, Shadley, Kelly, Connelly, Bell, English, Hogue, Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Johnson
David L. Hackney
Lot Marshall
Cary Hall
Irene Setzer
Josephine Huston
Frank Cole
Lu Cole
Marshall
Lizzie Bennett
Albert P. Fawley
A Morrow
Fred N Chidester
Lot Casey
T Murphy
Carrie V Findley
Elza Fasig
Washington Hollenbeck
Edgar Summers
E. J. Miller
Martinsville
Tra Brown
Hayes L. Hutchins
Westfield
John Shadley
Emma Kelly
Thank Offering Meeting of Mission Study Club
The Mission Study Club will hold a thank offering meeting Friday at 2:00 PM at the Congregational church. Members will gather for a philanthropic service and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Study Club
Congregational Church
Wabash Valley Telephone Feast At Paris Banquet
One hundred fifteen employees attended a company banquet at the Paris chamber of commerce hall after a Monday night event. Frank T. O’Hair and others spoke, followed by dancing and social diversions. Representatives included Faris, Chrisman, Terre Flaute, Metcalf, and Horace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Valley Telephone Company
Paris
Chamber of Commerce
Frank T. O'Hair
Hhashall
Faris
Chrisman
Terre Flaute
Metcalf
Horace
Also Mentioned on This Page
Inois
Winfield Stogsdill
West Union Citizens
Court House
Hanly
Cheairaas
Opar
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Ated
McNary
Mary A Carroll
Alice C Finney
Dora E Janney
O S Brown
Wabash Valley
Telephone Feast
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