Legislature Opens as Primary and Bond Issues Debated
A special spring session opened in Springfield with the legislature resuming business after a long call. Key items include presidential primaries set for April and a slate of appropriations for good roads, public employment, and pension funds, plus a law to revive Illinois centennial celebrations. The session follows a push by Sullivan Democrats and Deheen Republicans, with Governor Dante’s call guiding the agenda.
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Initots
Deheen
Angou
Tve
Aspenser
Panthér
At “Commission
LePried
Death of Mrs Blockson widow at St Yoseph church
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Elizabeth Blocksoni widow of Yoseph Blockenni last Thursday. It records age near 45 and mentions affiliations with Peoples’ Muka and the bankrupt status of a local bank. A director's list and a telephone line are referenced in the fragmented entry.
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Elizabeth Blocksoni
Yoseph “Blockenni
Postoffice fight stirs Marshall political clash
Billy Green and James Wyatt vie for the Chrisman postoffice in a heated dispute. Green reportedly has backing from leading Democrats as the race accelerates this week amid local political maneuvering and expectations from the current postmaster.
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Billy Green
William Green
Marshall
James Wyatt
Green
Murder in Jasper County After Liquor Night
In Jasper County a fatal stabbing occurred after a night of drinking. Robert Ping and Knisely, local residents, traveled to Yale for liquor and later argued at Hickory church near Casey. Ping stabbed Knisely, who died at J. F. Mot Daniel’s home. Ping was arrested and jailed in Newton.
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Robert Ping
Knisely
Jasper County
Yale
Hickory Church
Casey
Ping
J. F. “Mot Daniel
Newton
Farmers Institute meeting ends with modest attendance
The Farmers Institute met in the courthouse on Friday with fair turnout. The program covered domestic science topics with Claude Taggart of Martinsville elected president and I Le Hawker of Wabash re elected secretary. Mrs Robert English of Marshall was named president of the Domestic Science department and Miss Fay Hamill of West Union secretary.
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Farmers’ Institute
Court House
Ainteresting
Claude Taggart
Martinsville
Drug Victim Faces Trouble After Morning Incident
The report describes a chaotic scene where a man, claimed to be a drug victim, was found injured near a rear doorway. Police arrested a suspect who confessed to trying to steal and to morphing with a gag habit. A skeleton key set and an electric flashlight were reportedly found. Duncan declined to prosecute.
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Duncai
Ataken
Strang
Blehal
Fang
Almio&t
Bo Buys
Homer
Huber
Washington, D. C
Flassilantern
Penn
Duncan
Rebingan
Remarkable Gase Appoints Conservator for Cook Estate
The estate of the late Mr Cook is placed under conservatorship with Casey appointed last week. Mr Cook died in Yates over a year ago and his widow and heirs will receive a large remaining sum. John Jo lson faced bond for managing funds for forty five years. Graham and Snavely acted as attorneys in the case.
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Ates Saag
Casey
Francis
Cook Sinlsang
Hoc
Cook
Yates
Cook Mas
Ang
Yio
Jolson
Graham
Arburblee Josiah Arbuckle’s Alaska Visit and Business Return
The article profiles Mr. Arbuckle, a veteran printer and newspaper man, visiting after 27 years away. It notes his Alaska work during the stampedes, his Iditarod paper selling for 20 cents, and his optimism about Alaska’s future with a new government railroad. he plans to stay until spring.
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Merritt
Arbuckiosor
Suisit
Laura
Bis
Arbuchile
Mars Shall Messenger
Sindy
Sileli
Iditarod
Arbuckle
Alaska
Stites
Death of a Former Resident
Telegram reports the death of Rev. G. Coons at Grenola Kansas after a long illness. He was about 57, formerly lived in Dolson Township and moved to Kansas about 20 years ago. He married a daughter of Susan Claypool of Marshall and is survived by his wife a son and two daughters.
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M. M. Hurst
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Marriage Licenses Issued In Martinsville Area
Robert A Holems Casey and Laura M Swim Martinsville were issued a marriage license. Also listed are Sweet and Hazel Tingley Martinsville. Guy Johnson Casey. Lizzie Frederick Martinsville. Harlan Dix Crawford Co. Susie E Weber Claric Go.
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Robert A. Holems
Casey
Laura M. Swim
Martinsville
Sweet
Hazel Tingley
Guy~Johnson
Lizzie Frederick
Harlan Dix
Crawford Co
Susie E. Weber
Claric Go
Death of Mrs P L Bland in Louisville suburb
The death of Mrs P L Bland, a former resident of Marshall and wife of P L Bland, a former druggist here, was reported. She had lived in Louisville Kentucky for many years and left many friends behind.
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P. L. Bland
Louisville
Marshall
PL. ‘Bland
Thanks and Entertainment at Union House
A neighborly notice thanks friends for aiding during a funeral and announces an upcoming entertainment under Royal Neighbors of West Onion auspices at Union House. The event features a dumb show and pantomime with a reader and impersonator, with public patronage encouraged.
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West
Onion
Aso Haron
Jatius Xong
Snyder
Union
County Court January Term Docket Summary
The county court January term opened with 49 jurors. Several cases were continued or dismissed by the State Attorney. Among noted entries Simpson with a partial plea and Rhoden with a guilty plea were released on parole.
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Wériminal Ferm
Simpson
Pers Mitsgion -Ign
B. Rhoden
Fand
Forgery Case Involving Note From Poorman Holder
A note for 20000 dollars tied to an invention led to a lawsuit and forged note charges against Luthmer in Chicago. Hazel of Richland faced renewed indictment after payment disputes and replevin actions. Poorman and lawyers secured judgment, while Dr J R Burnett Clarence Smith and Clarence Bailey testified on the note’s signature in Olney.
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Orman
Obay
Nitaenag
Thmer
Hazel
Richland
Tenth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Home
Mr and Mrs John Lowe welcomed friends for a New Year celebration marking their tenth wedding anniversary. Yuletide decorations brightened the rooms as a snow centerpiece and bell accents enhanced the dining table. A ceremony by E D Morton preceded rice confetti and midnight supper amid gifts received.
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John Lowe
E. D. Morton
Evangelical Association Protracted Meeting Beginnings
The Evangelical Association reports no preaching next Sunday as the pastor assists Rev. Mr. Haney in a protracted meeting. Marshall church holds Sunday school at 9:80 a m and prayer meeting Tuesdays at 7:15 p m. Zion church Big Greek starts the protracted meeting Monday evening January 24 with Rev A W Fuller of Olney assisting. Ehrhardt, Pastor.
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Mr. Haney
Marshall Church
Zion Church
A. W. Fuller
Notable Business Woman Quietly Builds Worthwhile Record
Last year’s business report highlights Mrs. Walte of Thornsburg as a diligent organizer who focused on productive work over social affairs. She notes butterfying Peet sales and poultry production, with earnings and expenses showing steady activity and community involvement.
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Tpes AL
Surprise Birthday Party For Juanita Snedeker
A Saturday evening surprise party was given at the home of Mr Zand and Mrs J Q Snedeker in honor of their daughter Juanita. Guests enjoyed sandwiches pickles olives and hot chocolate. Miss Snedeker received many handsome gifts.
Baptist meetings held at church amid revival
Readable fragments indicate Baptist church meetings closing at a Methodist revival. Names such as Roe and Mrs Feerbtie appear, with unclear locations like Horrleenirc.
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AtEelles
Baptist
Feerbtie
Train Kills Miner Near Danville In Early Hours
A miner was struck and killed by a Big Four train near Danville early Saturday morning. The victim, identified locally as a miner, was reportedly connected with a grocery store operation in Vandalia, with circumstances surrounding the accident under investigation by authorities.
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Westville
Big Four
Danville
Bai Lo Bt “S
Death of Ita Anderson in Denver at age 69
Mrs. Ita Anderson widow of James Anderson and sister of John Archer of Marshall died at her Denver home Saturday after a brief illness. She was 69 and survived by two sons. She left Marshall about 25 years ago.
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Suteriea
Anidarson
James
Anderson
John M. Archer
Marshall
Denver
Colo
Bute
Gasaway-Beulah Strole wed in Indianapolis union
Charles Gasaway married Beulah Strole in Indianapolis at the brid es sister’s home. Beulah, a public school teacher in Goshen, is said to be from New Goshen. Charles is a machinist in St Josephs electrical company.
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Charles
St Joseph
Mich
Jesse Gasaway
Was
Beulah Strole
New
Goshen
Ina
Indianapolis
New Goshen
Vite
St. Joseph
Real Estate Transfers in Westfield and Surrounding Areas
Nora Brown transfers a lot in Westfield for 1200 to Messing et al. Jesse Daniels transfers in Livingston for 125 to Estella Medley. James McCollum to Christena Thompson for tract 26-1019 at 100. W H Neal et al to John Dancy for land in 7-9-11 at 3600. Leroy Romines to W B P Romines for land in 4 & 3-10-13 at 1600. Nora McMurray to Harry Trentman for parts of blocks 36 and 44 in Dulaney addition at 1. Clara C McKelvey to Francis Callahan for 25-10-17 west sw at 1000. Alice Kijner to Solomon Cragg for block 5 in West Union at 3600. Jeremiah Claypool to Isaac Leach for se 15-11-13 at 2400. Amanda Cornwell to Vance Cornwell for parts of blocks 4 & 5 Collins add Westfield at 750.
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Nora Brown
Messinger
Lot
Westfield
Jesse Daniels
Estella Medley
Bik
Livingston
Eau James McCollum
Christena
B. Thompson
W H Neal
John R. ‘Dancy
Leroy Romines
W BP Romines
Old Soldier Barlow Dies at Auburn Home
William C. Barlow died Wednesday at his son in law’s Auburn home. Funeral held Saturday at Auburn church with Rev. H. C. Jones officiating. burial in Auburn cemetery. Born April 17 1840 in Guernsey County Ohio he served in the Civil War and long was a devout Christian. He moved from Virginia to Madison then to Auburn area and left a large family and many friends in mourning.
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William C. Barlow
Cunningham
Auburn
H. C. Jones
Kir.Barlow
Guernsey County
Ohio
United Brethren Church
Methodist Church
House of God
Co.l
Ohio Volunteers
Charleston
S.C
Margaret Kinsey
Sarah J. Lowe
Bmirs
Ryan
Ayot
Madisda
Gora
Burk
Mra
Lily
Cunninghea
Clem Binning
Olintsi
Fatty
Don
le Barlow
G. Barlow
Paler
Typhoid Outbreak Report urges Marshall sewer plan
The State Board of Health investigation discusses typhoid fever cases in Marshall last year. Findings link cases to unsanitary southern city conditions and possible fly borne transmission from the 1914 outbreak. It urges installation of a complete sanitary sewerage system and abolition of privies and cess pools where sewers exist.
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P. B
Haslitt
State Board
Elter
Tony
Marshalk
Eerguson
Marshall
Fies
Paul Hansen
State ‘Board of “Health
Governor Dunne faces road funding split over statewide system
The article discusses Governor Dunne avoiding a firm stance on a statewide permanent road system. It notes his plan to have the legislature amend bond authority for counties to issue bonds and redeem them with road funds as collected. It argues Illinois needs permanent highways similar to Indiana and other states, to avoid piecemeal patchwork.
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M Glan
Legisaltte
Ilinois
Indiana
United Brethren Church Conference Preacher Plans Revival
Supt J B Norvill will preach Sunday night at seven and lead the second quarterly conference Monday at nine. Communion is set for Sunday morning at the three churches. Revival starts February 1 with Harold Bright in charge of music. Prayer meeting tonight and Endeavor Sunday night at 6 Miss Allie Poffinbarger to lead. NE Rover Pastor.
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J.B. Norvill
Harold Bright
Miss
Allie
Explosion at Nitro Factory Shakes Town
Fragmentary report describes a major explosion at the Sumerians Nil Glycerine Co plant near the town. Fire and boiler failures caused debris and broken glass, leaving residents shaken and evacuations considered as investigators assess damage.
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Mear
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