Robins on Protest Against State Road Route
The Robinson Argus reports a mass meeting of about five hundred citizens at the county courthouse to protest the proposed routing of State Road Route Number One via Gordon and missing Robinson by three miles. They favor the Marshall Road, cite fewer railroad crossings, shorter distance, and urge a rehearing and relocation to connect Marshall to Robinson and Robinson to Lawrenceville.
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Robinson Argus
Marthall
The
Argus
Court House
Gordon
Robinson
J. T. Cox
O. G. Olwin
Marshall Road
Ranga
Division of Highways
Crawford County
Trimble
Marshall
Duncanville
Ernst
Clark County
Illinois Central
Lewis
Resolutions Committee
Robingson
Board of Public Works and Buildings
State
Illinois
Rovison
Paris
Metropolis
C. c. Co
St. L
Illinois Central Railroad
State Board of Public Works and Buildings
Haporabie
State of Illinois
Lawrenceville
Uinois
G. Olwin
Robinsom
Eire
Reed
Marshall Chamber Banquet Set for Feb 10 at Methodist Church
The Marshall Chamber of Commerce schedules a banquet on Thursday February 10 at 6 30 p m at the Methodist church. Open to all interested in local business growth. Guest speaker E G Sawin of Sawin Jones Co Mattoon will discuss Present Day Retailing Problems and How to Meet Them detailing merchandising experience and speaking ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Church
Marshall
E. G. Sawin
Sawin- Jones Co
Mattoon
Marshall Shade Tree Talk to Protect Local Trees
Fred W Hofmann, expert in shade tree work, will address Marshall residents at the courthouse Friday night. The Marshall Shade Tree committee warns that neglect now could destroy many trees within five years due to scales. The event, organized by local ladies, includes a band performance and a plan to form an follow up group to maintain shade trees.
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Fred W. HofMann
Greater
Terre Haute
Wabash Valley
Marshall Shade Tree Committee
Sol Handy
H. M. Dewey
M. C. Doty
Court House
Marshall Committee of
Marshall
Marriage Licenses Issued In Martinsville And Wabash Areas
William H Howe aged 76 of Chicago weds Silba Slusser aged 72 of Casey. G. C. Newman 59 Martinsville weds Mary J. Spraker 60 Martinsville. George Lee 24 of Wabash township weds Mary Blair 17 of Wabash township.
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William H Howe
Chicago
Silba
Slusser
Casey
G. C. Newman
Martinsville
Mary J. Spraker
George Lee
Wabash Township
Mary Blair
Forgotten depositors in New York banks under new statute
A Washington report notes the New York World publishes names of depositors with unclaimed funds after five years as required by a recent statute. The piece estimates tens of thousands forgotten deposits across Illinois Pennsylvania and Ohio and calls for similar laws in other states to reveal names and recoveries.
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H C Bell
Washington
New York
New York World
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Charles Throckmartin Dies in Indiana 1921
Charles Throckmartin born June 1 1884 in Frank County Indiana died January 25 1921 at age 36 years 7 months 24 days. Survived by wife Etta Irn two children Ray Edwin and Mary Elizabeth who preceded him in death. Funeral at Darwin Church conducted by Rev Eckel with interment in a nearby cemetery.
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Charles
Alice
West Throckmartin
Frank
Indiana
Etta Irn
Ray Edwin
Mary Elizabet
George Harry
West Terre Haute
Elsie
Darwin
Eckel
Real Estate Transfers Across Multiple Parcels
A series of property transfers lists Mary A Morrell selling 10 acres to Austin Sweet Sr for 200 dollars and Robert Thompson selling 33 acres for 850 dollars. Other deeds include William Grover Decker selling 115 acres for 8000 dollars and Adams D English selling land to Eastella G English for one dollar.
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Mary A. Morrell
Austin Sweet Sr
Robert Thompson
William Zachary
Bert Vanhouten
Martinsville
Dorsie R. Spittler
Phillip A Spittler
William Grover Decker
Dick Plersall
Adams D English
Eastella G English
Margaret Hardway
Joseph Batts
Ross Culter
John Mundorf
Ion Marshall
William F. Ormiston
Samuel Cullop
Pear
Weirland
Freak Howerd
James Baberedd
Ema
Four Year High School Requirement Likely In Examinations
Springfield Jan 31 The next teachers examination is set for March 17 and 18. The legislature may require four years of high school work for entrance rather than two. A conference today covered educational outlook and laws aiding schools. Efforts seek to raise state funds to 1 million dollars and adjust tax rates to help districts run schools. The compulsory continuation school topic will be debated amid expectations of a lively session.
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Harold Bright
Springfield
Orrow
Mickie Is On The Way
Sumner Iowa January report from Marshall Herald. a reader laments missed deliveries and renews a subscription with a $200 payment acknowledging reliance on the Herald to stay informed. The letter ends with a promise to notify when Mickie next travels.
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Sumner
Iowa
Marshall Herald
Herald
Mickie
Progress in the Schools at M T W S
The second semester opens with large enrollment as fifteen new students join for a total of 265. Regular attendance sits at 245 and freshmen classes are crowded likely needing a new teacher. The Philomathean society plans February events. Miss Gladys Allison directs instrumental music and a piece orchestra. A boys and girls glee club will form, and an operetta is in planning. First grades report twelve new pupils on the North side under Miss Eunice Albert and eight on the South side under Miss Edna Mafer.
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Philomathean Literary Society
Gladys Allison
Iss’ Glee Club
Iss Allison
Eunicelbert
South Side
Edna Afeler
Boy Hurt After Pony Becomes Frightened
Ferguson Rhoads son of Mr and Mrs Frank Rhoads was injured riding Arch Davison's pony when a dog frightened the animal. Paul Higgins was also thrown. Ferguson's foot caught the stirrup and he hung until the pony struck a post breaking the strap. He was not severely injured but bruised. a doctor was called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson Rhoads
Frank Rhoads
Paul Higgins
Arch Davison
Paul
Ferguson
Martinsville Editor Visits Sarasota Gardens in Bloom
Deahl of Martinsville writes from Sarasota Florida that gardens are in fine shape with roses blooming. He notes a recent I O Q F meeting attracting sixteen states and grand masters from four. He enjoys a visit with J T Dillaplane of Oneco formerly Martinsville who has run the Herald for 32 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S J Deahl
Martinsville
Herald
Sarasota
Florida
United States
J. T. Dillaplane
Oneco
Fla
Income tax filing rules for 1920 exemptions and deadlines
Paul Fisher notes that single filers with net income under 1000 dollars and married couples with net under 2000 dollars are exempt from filing. Returns require gross and net income figures, with deductions for business expenses and professional dues. Taxes may be paid in full or in four installments, all due by December 15, 1921, with penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fisher
Springfield
United States
Collector of Internal Revenue
The Handy Man Who Strays From Business Habits
A man famed as "handy around the house" is described as only occasionally useful in his business work. The report notes a mismatch between domestic skill and professional reliability, highlighting concerns from colleagues and clients.
Value of Good Roads and Clark County Marriage Trio
Value of Good Roads argues for a Wisconsin style local patrol road system to keep roads usable year round and boost Clark county farming and marketing. The piece notes costs, ditch grading, drainage, and continuous maintenance by a patrolman. Howe Slusser الزواج: William Howe of Chicago and Mrs Sibhie Slusser of Casey wed by Rev Pettit at Hutchinson home then depart for Casey.
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E. H. Walworth
Clark County
Wisconsin
Illinois
J T Doneghey
Madison
Petition drive seeks rehearing on road location
Three petitions circulated among Marekel business men urge the state highway department to reconsider the south location of a proposed road. The organizers claim the decision was not properly considered and request a rehearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Marekel
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