Bank reopens by Farmers and Merchants firm at Villa Grove
The Farmers and Merchants firm plans a reopening of the bank in Villa Grove on Monday. The old bank’s business and fixtures have been sold to the new institution, with S. O. Henson named president and Geo. W. Ewin as cashier. Some West Union residents reportedly show interest in the venture.
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Villa’ Grove
Barmers and
Aig Chante Bank
Hevon
Newe Bank
Henson
First National Hbank
Villa Grove
Ees Sdargest
Douglas County
Geo. W. “Ewin
Villa A
SB West
Union
Life Long County Resident John Patton Dies at Home
John Patton, aged about 75, longtime resident of the county, died at his Giarth Second Street home. Born on Walnut Prairie, he lived in the county all his life and served in Co F Froth Illinois regiment during the Civil War. A former city alderman, he was widely respected. He leaves a wife and son John of Seattle, Washington, who could not attend the funeral. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the family residence.
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John Patton
giarth-Second Street
Patton
Walnut Prairie
Co. F. Froth Ilinois
John
Séattlé
Wash
County Supervisors Urged to Use Street Space for Park
A letter complains the court house square is narrowed by Raving and urges widening the north side sidewalk by 15 feet to ease space. The writer suggests converting the extra area into a small park with green sod and flower beds to improve appearance and public appreciation.
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Court House Square
Court House
Two Democrats Nominate Two S Chapter for State Legislature
In Lincoln on Wednesday supporters denounced Lorimer linked lawmakers who sold seats and backed nominating two Democratic Senate district candidates. Meanwhile County Clerk candidate T. Martin Jr. looked set for a Republican nomination after a quiet town visit. A Terre Haute hospital report notes a patient underwent abdominal tumor surgery, with funeral services planned for a Clarkson church.
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Lincoln
William Lorimer
U. S
Sec
Ey- Rory
Lorimer
Fatal Wrestling Match In Hutsonville Claims Life
A 59 year old man identified as Ower Newlin died after a wrestling match at a private residence in Hutsonville Township. He allegedly struck his head on a concrete walk following a heavy fall during the bout with a hired wrestler. The death appears linked to the injury from the incident.
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Ower Newlin
Hutsonville
Monde
Mr. Newlin
Clint Newling
Hog Cholera Serum Aid Urged By State Officials
Illinois state officials and the Illinois Veterinary Medical Association discuss hog cholera serum use at a July meeting near the State Laboratory. The serum is presented as the practical prevention method, with officials offering to furnish it free of charge to infected owners. Farmers are urged to report outbreaks and seek increased legislative funding for continued prevention and research.
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Illinois
Illinois Veterinary Medical Association
State Board of Live Stock Commissioners
State Laboratory
State Fair Ground
Rhode Island
State Board
Anne
West Main Street
Local Marriages and Community Notes Include Several Arrivals
Marriage licenses listed for Raymond Le Dunking, Robinson Batth M Greese, Ruth Dugas Crawford and others. Community events note Samuel Rudya hospitalized for illness after a sunstroke years ago, and True Booth and others attending a funeral in Clarksville. James Rush and C E Baker mentioned with travel between Marshall, Terre Haute and Chicago.
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Raymond
le ‘Dunking
Robinson Batth
M."greese
Robinson
Ludvwell
G. Briggs
Wolinson
Ruth Dugas
Crawford
Peon
Cairo Rioters Cleared in Lynching Trial
Twelve men tried in Cairo for participating in a February lynching were found not guilty by a jury. Judge Duncan denounced lynch law, and the defendants and friends paraded the streets after the verdict in a nationally tense case.
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Cairo
Duncan
Death of Joseph R Garwood Clark County resident aged 88
Joseph R Garwood, one of Clark counties oldest residents, died last Wednesday at his son Jays home in Darwin township after a long illness at age 88. Funeral services were held Friday at Crailes Chapel with Elder R Russell officiating. Interment at Marshall Cemetery. Born June 1 1823 he came to Illinois with his parents near Newton and later settled in Clark County. He married Hannah Price in 1845 who died in 1895. Eight children Edward Sarah H Martha J Thomas J Levi P William Burns Joseph B and His Jeannette survived, six living besides Sarah who died in 1871, along with 23 grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was a member of the Christian church and a highly respected citizen.
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Joseph R.garwood
Clark County
Jay
Darwin Township
Craile’s Chapel
R. Russell
Marshall Cemetery
Mr. Garwood
Ilinois
Newton
Jame
Hannah Price
Edward
Sarah H
Martha J
Thomas J. Levi P
William Burns
Joseph B
Hisse Jeannette
Sarah
Garwood
Christian Church
Decline in Crawford County Oil Output Deepens
In Illinois Crawford county the daily oil yield has fallen sharply as the field has been heavily drilled. Three years ago county production surpassed 100000 barrels daily, now it hovers around 30000. Recent completions show 29 in Crawford, 23 in Lawrence, 3 in Clark, 1 in Marion, totaling 3626 barrels.
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Mlinois
Crawford County
Crawford
Lawrence
Clark
Marion
Publicity Bureau Could Boost City Image and Growth
The text urges creating a competent publicity bureau to advertise the city as a place to live and do business. It cites St. Louis and Indianapolis as examples, noting backed by capital and trained newspaper men. It says constant, focused efforts on improving city propositions are essential for long term visibility.
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St. Louis
Indianapolis
Efficiency Recognized for Clark County Superintendent Hope
The Westfield Review lauds Harry Drake as an unknown figure now proven effective as school superintendent. With deep knowledge of local needs he is seen as best to continue the work and a strong party standard bearer for the office.
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Westfield Review
Harry Drake
Clark County
Carrry
Representative Guy R. Jones Visits Tuscola Campaign
Tuscola hosted Guy R. Jones a Republican candidate. Jones, a Douglas county native born in Arcola township, graduated from Illinois Law in 1902 and became master in chancery in 1906. He supports local option and strong county and state measures.
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Guy R. Jones
Tuscola
Jones
Douglas County
Arcola Township
University of Illinois
Chantery
Philbrick
James
Republican Party
Attorney Jones
Messares
Free Lecture on Singing at Marshall Congregational Church
M M Shedd will deliver a free talk on her new singing system at the Marshall Congregational church Friday July 29 at eight. Ballads concert and sacred songs will show method differences. The next day from 9 to 12 voices will be tested free and opinions given. All are invited regardless of age.
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M.M. Shedd
Marshall
Marshall Band Plans Weekly Concerts at Court House Square
Arrangements are made for weekly concerts by the Marshall Band for the rest of the season at the court house square. The first concert will be Friday evening this week. After that, the concerts will probably be held on Thursday evenings.
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Marshall Band
Court House Square
Farm Accident Injures Young Farmer Near Marshall
Ross Kuhn, a young farmer living southeast of Marshall, was badly injured last Thursday while disentangling grass from a mowing machine. He struck his arm on a sickle section, cutting a gash that required several stitches.
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Ross Kuhn
Marshall
Hundred-Dollar Derby Prize Set for Hutsonville Trials
Arrangements are under way for field trials of hunting dogs at Hutsonville next November with the American Derby offering a grand prize of 1000 dollars, the largest cash award yet.
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Hutsonville
Fountain assembly in public square sewer hookup planned
Sewer connection work is underway to install a drinking fountain at the public square by the Wo man’s Club. The unit will sit on the west side near the portico entrance to the courthouse yard.
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Woman's Club
Court House Yard
Sale of furnishings and goods at Poorman farm
A sale of new farm implements and household goods will be held on the Poorman farm three miles east of West Union on Friday, August 5. Local officials advertise the auction details and invite bidders from the area.
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Bublics
BOF
West Union
Freight train passes through town on last Thursday
A 72 car freight train bound north on the Cairo division passed through the town last Thursday. The train's consist was largely lumber, briefly described in the report.
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Cairo
City Raises Salary for Roy Hunt and Career
A city official announces Roy Hunt will receive a salary increase from 1600 to 2000 annually. The action reflects a raise in his career position and compensation, effective immediately.
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Carriéra
Roy
Hunt
Illinois Voters League Rates 34th District Legislators
The Illinois Voters League pamphlet reviews 34th district lawmakers Carl Burgett William Hollenbeck and Polk Briscoe. Burgett has five House terms but no strong legislative mark. no recommendation. Hollenbeck a lawyer elected 1906 and 1908 deemed of good type and generally satisfactory, opposed civil service. Briscoe a farmer from Westfield earns a fair record and should be re elected with votes for Shurtleff and direct primaries.
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Ilinois Voters’ League
Carl 3. Burgett
Newman
William T. Hollenbeck
Marshall
Polk B
Memorable visit from Dr. J. P. Harper to Vandalia
Dr. J. P. Harper secretary of the St. Louis Dental College visits with Dr. R. B. Blackr. The pair mishap includes a chair seat break, a forgotten suitcase, and a gust scattering Harper's hat. Harper leaves for Terre Haute on No 2s, praising the entertaining visit.
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J. P. Harper
St. Louis
Surrey
St Louisan
Black
Dr. Black
Dr Harper
Town
Main Street
Hughes
Harper
Casey
Terre Haute
Obituary of Reuben R. Nightlinger of Marshall
Reuben Robert Nightlinger died at Marshall July 19 1910 aged 96. Born near Reading Pennsylvania he came to Illinois in 1865 settling on a Livingston area farm where he lived until death. He married Druzilla Stahl in Ohio in 1835 and had seven children, three of whom survived. Surviving are Chas Nightlinger Robert Nightlinger and Mrs Lilian Kaufman. 27 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Converted in 1870 he joined the Christian church in Marshall. Funeral services were held at Livingston church with the pastor officiating and burial in Livingston cemetery.
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Reuben Robert Nightlinger
Marshall
Pennsylvania
Reading
Livingston
Druzilla Stahl
Ohile
Ving
Chas
Robert Nightlinger
Lilian Kaufman
Terre Haute
Primary ballot order listed for senatorial district races
The text lists Democratic candidates Seymour Hurst Edward Poorman Polk Briscoe Marion Watson and John M Glassco and Republican candidates Dr Miler William T Hollenbeck Guy R Jones Carl S Burgett. Petitions show five Democrats four Republicans with potential for more filings.
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Pateser
Seymour Hurst
Edward Poorman Polk
Briscoe
Marion Watson
John M. Glassco
Dr. Miler
William T. Hollenbeck
Guy R Jones
Carl S. Burgett
Sheriff Compensation For Transporting Patients Ruled Illegal
Attorney General W H Stead rules counties may not pay private individuals to convey insane patients to state charitable institutions. Only the sheriff has statutory warrant to charge twenty five cents per mile for such transport, leaving excursionist trips at public expense barred.
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Stead
County Board
Mt Olive Church Draws Large Crowd Saturday Night
In Martinsville on Saturday night a large crowd gathered at Mt Olive church while local wheat yields appeared light, yielding only a few bushels per acre. J A Melvin was present in Martinsville Saturday night.
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Mt Olive Church
J. A. Melvin
Martinsville
Mt. Duvassean
Sone
Vandalia Extends Double Track West to Effingham
The Vandalia plans extend 23 miles of new double track westward this fall with concrete bridges from Effingham westward. Two creek crossings require structures costing $70,000 each. Once completed, the road will have two complete double tracks for nearly the entire division west of Effingham.
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Effingham
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Mary Duffy
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Robert Shaffer
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Gratchanan
Elks
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James Rush
True Booth
P P. Haslitt
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James Byrnes
Hillman Machine
C. E. Baker
Etidwell G. Briggs
Jorngowt
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Crafordsounty
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Westfield
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