Gingerbread and sugar cookies warm a town memory
Two elderly sisters Belle and Vira Cooper shelter a hungry boy, Fred Hickey, and share kindness with him. He later rises to governor, crediting their generosity for his start in life, while a newspaper reveals his thanks and public recognition. Obituaries follow for Mary Jane Cooper and Liddie Hilbert, noting family ties and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Cooper
Belle
Hickeys
Coopers
Hickey
Fred
Vita
Wred
Vira
Trobert
Red
Cooper
Robert
Ter
Bloom
Mrs. Warren
Expressman
Murcia The Frying Pan Of Spain Hot Pepper Industry
The city of Murcia earns its nickname The Frying Pan Of Spain for extreme heat and a thriving pepper industry. Workers and fields, drying peppers, and factory dust color the town while many locals grow wealthy from red pepper production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murcia
Spain
Murela
Watch Your Trail As A Man's Wake Declares Him
A reflective saying from American Magazine warns that a man's value in this world is judged by the impression he leaves behind as he passes. The quote emphasizes character and the mark left on others.
Transfers Recorded This Week In Marshall Casey And Surrounding Towns
A series of property transfers documented this week includes Charles E Spencer and wife selling to John L Main a Casey lot for 186 dollars. Belle Jones et al sell to John L Main a Marshall lot for 1 dollar. Lydia Braynard transfers Marshall parcels to Harry W Findley and to J Reuben Hornbrook for 1 dollar each. Other deeds include James Fawley to Arnie G Fawley and family, Ross Cromwell to Jesse Medsker for land in sections 29 and 30, and multiple transfers in Melrose Martinsville and Westfield with nominal prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Spencer
John L. Main
Casey
Belle Jones Et al
Marshall
Lydia Braynard
Harry W. Findley
J. Reuben Hornbrook
James Fawley
Arnie G. Fawley
W. J. David
Harold W. Law
Ross Cromwell
Jesse Medsker
Ragan Hedges
John P. Smith
Melrose
Ernest Wells
Frank Bachus
Mary E. Dale
Walter M. Seymour
Edward F. Kimler
Notice of Publication in Illinois Chancery Case
State of Illinois Clark county circuits court July term 1928 Illinois National Supply Co vs A M Myers et al Chancery Affidavit non residence of J E Ellis and J B Ellis doing business with Myers Oil Co filed October 24 1927 summons issued returnable November 1 unless you non resident defendants appear action remains pending
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlinois
Clark County
Illinois National Supply Co
A. M. Myers
J. E. Ellis
J. EB. Ellis
Myers i Oil Co
Circuit Court
J. Eb, Ellis
Administratrix Announces Estate of Crutchfield
ADA Crutchfield announces she is administratrix of the estate of R. O. Crutchfield late of Clark County Illinois. She will appear at the Clark County court in Marshall for August term to settle claims. Creditors must present claims and debtors should pay promptly. Dated May 17, 1928. ADA Crutchfield Administratrix. H R. Snavely Atty. Advertisement 21-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Cooper
Mary Jane Stephens
Burlington
Des Moines County
Iowa
Elijah Stephens
Anna Smith Stephens
Edward N. Cooper
Sheridan
Robert
Lyman Kuykendall
Wabash Township
Clark County
Baptist Church
Black Chapel
J. A. Sweet
R. O. Crutchfield
County of
Clark
State of
Illinois
Marshall
Ada Crutchfield
H R. Snavely
Atty
Notice of Publication in Chancery Case 1928 Hannis
In Clark County circuit court a chancery suit Mildred Hannis vs Dyer Hannis proceeds by publication. An affidavit of non-residence for Dyer Hannis is on record, summons issued, returnable July 1928, non resident must appear on the first day of the next term at Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Circuit Court
Mildred Hannis
Dyer Hannis
Marshall
Local Notice Found in Marshall Illinois Ad in 1928
A county announcement dated July 9, in Marshall Illinois, mentions actions in a case with WM. T. Hollenbeck as complainant's solicitor and references an advertisement numbered 22-3.
Public notice in Chancery for Koblegard case
In Clark county Illinois circuit court July term 1928 Astoria Koblegard versus Mark Koblegard chancery divorce affidavit shows non residence of defendant Mark Koblegard. summons issued returnable July 9. defendant to appear and plead otherwise decree will be entered. Marshall Illinois June 6 1928 WM T Hollenbeck complainant's solicitor. Advertisement 23-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker, Cox & Eagleton
Russell L. Riley
Marshall
Illinois
WM. T. Hollenbeck
State of Illinois
Clark County
Astoria Rose Koblegard
Mark Koblegard
Circuit Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. J. Walsh
Liddie Hilbert
Liddie Homer
George
Lawham Homer
Walnut Prairie
Henderson Hilbert
Cecil Counterman
Frank Reed
Martinsville
Chas. Clouse
Adam Liffick
Snyder
William
Darwin
John
Cornelia Baugh
Sanford
Ind
Lizzie Jeffers
Emily Marvin
West Union
Jesus
Bert Eckle
Chancery
WM T. Hollenbeck
E. Milllhouse Marshall, Tl
Cipsco Certified
Cipsco
Central
Public Service Company
Cipsco Ice
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