Retailing expert to speak at Marshall community banquet
W. G. Sawin of Mattoon will headline the Marshall Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Methodist church tomorrow night at 6 30. Lloyd Pulver and Albert Sockler chair ticket sales, as local merchants are asked to submit the daily problem they face on unsigned slips to shape the speaker’s talk. The Social M. E. Workers plan the meal and the event opens the door to women attendees after last year’s criticism.
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W. G. Sawin
Mattoon
Sawin-Jones Company
Marshall Chamber of
Com‘merce
Methodist Church
Lloyd Pulver
Albert Sockler
M. E
Lawin
Marshall
Chamber of Commerce
Tax books distributed over Clark County
County Collector John W. Lewis and County Clerk Fleming R. Black announce the tax books are ready. Taxpayers may pay now at the treasurer's office or through assistants at listed township stations until May 10 with penalties after.
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Clark County
John W. Lewis
Fleming R. Black
Marshall
Melrose
York
Fred Reisner
West Union
Martinsville
Orange
Ham Cooper
Casey
Johnson
W. L. Garrison
Westfield
Parker
John Merrick
Surprise Shower Honors Bride Elect Bess Randall
Friends hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Bess Randall bride elect to Howard Baugh of Martinsville. Guests hemmed tea towels, danced, and enjoyed a light lunch at the host’s home Friday evening. Attendees included Misses Jessie German Ruth Knipe Alma Reed Edna Hall Miriam Cole Gladys Vivian Sullins Margaret Taylor and ladies Mrs Don Medsker Mrs Walter Cork and Mrs Harry Bamesberger.
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Bess Randall
Howard Baugh
Martinsville
Jessie German
Ruth Knipe
Alma Reed
Edna Hall
Miriam Cole
Gladys
Vivian Sullins
Margaret Taylor
Don Medsker
Walter Cork
Harry Bamesberger
Former U of I students meet to form Clark county tint club
All persons in and near Marshall who have attended the University of Illinois are urged to attend a Clark county tint club meeting in the county superintendent of schools office Friday at 6 30 p m. The session ends in time for the 7 48 p m train. Zuppke the famous football coach is expected to meet soon with the club and other social events are planned for the year.
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Marshall
University of Illinois
County Superintendent of Schools
Clark County
Zuppke
Witnels
Marshall Helps Paris Minstrel Show Planned by Beta Phi Sigma
The Beta Phi Sigma fraternity plans a minstrel show in early March with the cast consisting of Warity-One Betas. Prof W R Bagley of Ferthal Illinois will direct the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity
Warity
W R Bagley
Ferthal
Paria News
Martinsville High School Site and Bond Vote Summary
In Martinsville on February 1 the community voted to purchase a site for a high school and to build a suitable building. Bond issuance of 60 million dollars was approved with a 94 vote plurality. Site options included Kettling Oscar Langer SallGe Wells National Road and North Wells with varied tallies. Women reportedly led to favorable results and the election would save future costs by avoiding repeated balloting.
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Sville Planet
Kettling
Oscar Langer
T. M. Sallee
Wells
National Road
North Wells
T. M. SallGe
Wells National Road
North Wells Sight
Adenmore
Casey
Westfield
Another Road Petition circulates for re hearing
A road petition circulated Saturday seeks a re hearing on a proposed route south from Marshall to Robinson. It claims property owners between Marshall and Grand Turn oppose a straight Marshall to Robinson right of way if the state highway commission adopts that alignment.
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Marshall and
Grand Turn
Marshall
Robinson
State Highway Commission
Road routing debate in Martinsville area sparks controversy
In Martinsville there is heated discussion over the Chicago road south from Marshall to Robinson. Citizens cite two main routes: via the National road to Phillips and Schaffner corner then to Annapolis and Porterville, or via the Marshall and Robinson road. A proposed eastward diversion across the Big Four tracks to Ernst is rejected as impractical.
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Martinsville
Chicago
Marshall
Robinson
Annapolis
Porterville
Marshall and Robinson Road
Ernst
New Library Additions at Marshall City Library
The Marshall city library adds Stodard's twelve volume entertainment set and expands shelves with new pay shelf titles. New adult fiction includes Miss Billy Married and The River's End among others. juvenile fiction adds The Silver Point Mystery and The Hoosier School Boy and more.
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Marshall City Library
Stodard
Bailey
Hamilton
St. John
Richmond
Witwer
Curwood
Mary Wallaston
Webster
Bartley
Mysterious Rider
Grey
Wharton
WyHe
Rowland
Chancery
Galeworthy
Chester
Deland
Putman
Rinehart
Miss Billy
Porter
Gurwood
Forrester
Seaman
Scoville
Hoosier
Eggleston
Bates
Glendale Daily Herald previews 1921 features and Glendale growth
Glendale, Calif. Feb 1. The Herald outlines plans for 1921 with enhanced local news, exclusive cartoons, Washington and Springfield summaries, and home town features. Editor Kilborn notes rising costs, audience feedback, and continued community coverage as Glendale grows toward a 20,000 population.
Glendalе Lemons and Citrus Groves Noted by Local Writer
A Glendale observer notes abundant citrus trees in the outskirts and within city limits including lemons oranges and grapefruit in many yards and groves. The piece mentions actors Zos Barnett Marjorie Rambeau James Neill Edith Chapman Neill and references an American magazine feature on Rambeau and her family.
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Glendale
Lmits
Zos Barnett
Marjorie Rambeau
James Neill
Edith Chapman Neill
Alaska
Martinsville Couples Tie For Marriage Licenses
Vern Cooper age 20 and Lela Maring age 19 of Martinsville wed. P F Bates age 42 of Austin Minnesota or Marshall area to Rose Brady age 50. Arthur Washburn 21 of Anderson township to Mary J Fetters 21. Ralph E. Lainger 23 of Casey township to Inez Morgan 25 of Wabash township.
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Vern Cooper
Martinsville
Lela Maring
P F Bates
Austin,Minn
Rose Brady
Marshall
Arthur Washburn
Anderson Township
Mary J Fetters
Ralph E. Lainger
Casey Township
Inez Morgan
Wabash
Real Estate Transfers From Various Parties
Clayton Spittler to P W Spittler 21 acres for 1900. Ut S Parcel to Hugh Sylvester Nees lot in Westfield for 2500. J F Reed to George Kannamacher 130 acres for 10000. Samuel Orsborn to Charles H Hartman land 8 10 14 for 16800. Henry R Reinbolt to James A Davis lots in Casey for 1000. James H Sewell to William F Sewell land 9 9 14 for 1000. Frank Sewell to W H Staley land 9 9 14 for 800. Matilda Witte to Robert A Stricker lot in Vandalia park for 450.
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Clayton Spittler
P W Spittler
Hugh Sylvester Nees
Westfield
J F Reed
George Kannamacher
Samuel Orsborn
Charles H Hartman
Henry R. Reinbolt
James A Davis
Casey
James H Sewell
William F Sewell
Frank Sewell
W. H. Staley
Matilda Witte
Robert A Stricker
Vandalia Park
Court of Honor meets Friday night February 11
District Court No 16 holds a regular session Friday night at 7 30 Abbie Clark serves as recorder.
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District Court No 16
Abbie Clark
How the Hutchinson wedding confusion arose
Last week a wedding was reported at the home of Walter F. the grocer, drawing protests from Walter F. and Walter H. Hutchinson. Later clarification states the wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Hutchinson.
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Marshall
Walter
Secretary Daniels Warns Against Naval Program Delay
Secretary Daniels argues delaying the naval program another six months would be grave. He counters a proposal to push the timeline to March 4, urging immediate action.
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Daniels
Mickie Says Yersai Yet On Scannal Vin Keep On
A garbled page item quotes Mickie urging caution about who to trust and what to disclose. Distorted phrasing hints at themes of secrecy and careful handling of bins or funds. The text is fragmentary and difficult to interpret clearly.
Trees are butchered lecture spurs civic club in Terre Haute
Fred W HofMann employed to conserve shade trees and aid horticultural trade delivered an informative talk on planting pruning and preservation of trees at the court house Friday evening. A civic club formed with officers Mrs John W Lewis president Miss Gertrude Shaw vice president first ward Mrs Charles Cole vice president second ward Mrs Arthur Poorman vice president third ward Mrs Norman Bennett secretary and Mrs Walter F Hutchison treasurer.
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Fred W. HofMann
Terre Haute
Wabash Valley
Court House
Sol Handy
John W. Lewis
Gertrude Shaw
First Ward
Charles Cole
Second Ward
Arthur Poorman
Third Ward
Norman Bennett
Walter F Hutchison
Evangelical Sunday Services and Sunday School Schedule
Sunday school at 9 30. Preaching at Big Creek 10 30. Grand Turn service at 7 00. All welcome. J E McCoy is pastor.
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Big Creek
Grand Turn
United Brethren Church Sees Large Turnout andConversions
The church reports a great week with full houses at every service. Twelve converted at the altar twenty five reclaimed and two joined the church. Monday evening meetings will continue for several days as pastor Chas A Curtis invites all to worship and praise in the holy temple.
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Chas. A. Curtis
Christian Science Services Announced at Pythian Temple
Church holds Sunday services at 11 00 AM and Wednesday 8 00 PM in the Pythian Temple. A Sunday school for those under twenty meets at 10 00 AM. Public invited.
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Pythian Temple
Methodist Church Schedule and Activities
The Methodist church lists Sunday services at 9 30 and 10 45 with sermons on Misunderstandings and a Burning Message. Epworth League social at 5 30 and devotional at 6 30, evening worship at 7 30. Wednesday church training at 7 30. Attendance last week exceeded one hundred across classes. Volleyball equipment ready. Scouts and Mr Clements class tested it in recent sessions. Pettit pastor.
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Casey
Marshall
Epworth League
Good Will and Community Pride Reflections
A column extols praising one’s hometown and neighbors to inspire better behavior and community support. It argues financial support strengthens local earning power and notes social changes and misunderstandings amid evolving norms.
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Will Scholfield
Sheppard
Lves
Los Angeles
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Pasadena
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Court OF Honor
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