Local Briefs and Opinion in Marshall Herald
A cache of items includes remarks on Taft and La Follette, divorce talk around Mrs Gould, an aged Iowa editor, a legal note on an electrocution plan, and local politics with John W Mitchell entering the Republican race. Also listed are mill and lumber stats for 1908, travel notes, and a damage suit by Charles Eichmeier against Terre Haute traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hippard
Indianapolis
Edward Osborne
Springfield
M W . Porter
Mattie Huffington
Olney
Melrose Township
Arles Eichmeier
Marshall
Terre Haute Traction Company
Notice of Board of Review session and August filing deadline
Clark county Board of Review sits at the Marshall courthouse and all who wish to file complaints must do so on or before the first Monday in August 1909. Real estate transfers show numerous deeds and liens including Edw A Ruedy to John Payne and various lots in Casey and Dulaney's additions with amounts ranging from 60 to 2600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review of
Clark County
Marshall
A. Ruedy
John Payne
Dulaney
Sthad Casey
S.C. McKee
Froit Young
Ner. M. Davis
Sarah J. Williams
R. Snider
Jasper Ave Place
Casey
Louis Weaver
Asey
D. Lenox
Melissa Clem
Cook
Clarence E. Bennett
Henry B. Bennett
Westfield
Martinsville
Ron Af
Pritchard
A. P. Orndorff
I .G
Hartshorn Et al
Louis AL Groves
Bartlett
Admr
E. N. Ate ” Silinge
Clark
Grote Clark
Shallybhye
Phyalctan
A Bad Fix for Illinois Minority Representation
The editorial condemns the 1870 Illinois Constitution minority representation, calling it a bad fix that fixes nothing. It argues the Supreme Court won t allow a constitutional revision while the minority system remains intact and urges reform through double nominations and pledges to back amendments to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Illinois
Globe Democrat
Ilinois
Sullivan
Flag Rule Reinstates Flag Flying in Schools
The latest school laws require each school to display Old Glory on a flagstaff every school day. Although an old statute, noncompliance had grown, so the current session emphasized strict enforcement across districts.
Cullom Opposes Special Session Over Primary Law
Senator Cullom commented on the Illinois Supreme Court ruling, saying the legislature cannot craft a primary law that will survive. He added there is no need to call a special session to pass a new primary law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Supreme Courts
Cullom
Iinoits
Supreme Court
Cheaper School Books With Ettleson Price Law Approved
Governor Deneen allowed the Ettleson maximum price school book bill to become law without his signature while concurring with Attorney General Stead that the measure is unconstitutional. The message notes this is original legislation defining a public policy and marks a departure from current textbook practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen
Ettleson
County Supervisors Hold June Meetings and Finance Actions
The Clark County board met June 14 15 with full members present approving minutes and appointing examiners for election expenses. A pay raise for board members and clerks was approved, and highway repairs along Mill Creek were funded. Rules for medical aid to paupers were adopted and various claims and Poor Farm matters were acted on, with a special tax levy reviewed and election judges appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Schafer
Messrs
Craig
Byram and Williamson
Unicorn Board
Evans
Beasley
R ‘Lew
Epperson
Elledge
Nash
Schwartz
Archer
Thompson
Williamson
Madden Benson
Byram
Cooper Beasley
Anderson Township
Mill Creek
Marshall
Robinson
Melrose
Messrs Archer
Wehways
Everett Connelly
Messrs. Madden, Archer and Evans
P. J. Noel
Hannah Rollings
Cooper
R. C. Shoemaker
Fred E Moore
Snedeker
Orange Township
Court House
Auburn
Casey
Darwin
Dolson
Douglas
Johnson
Martinsville
Orange
Parker
Wabash
Westfield
York
W. W Craig
Dan Spitler
Henry Miller
Leroy Sears
John Thompson
Floyd Barbee
C Co. Daugherty
J. T Epperson
John Williamson
Cary Marvin
Jed Gard
Committee On Printing
Charles Scott
Committee On Poor
Clark County
Southern Hospital For
John Stickman
John Devers
Carrie Salter
Elizabeth Wiser
R. B. Comstock
Elizabeth Turner
Frances Pyles
David Weber
Emma
Strubinger
Committee On County Claims
John Cole
John Cunningham
Bubeck Gallagher Co
Benson Martin
J. P
Thos. Craig
Sama
Penson Martin
Costa
Howell
Inquest
TEE
Worrell
Mig
Co.g. Goods
Tari Breralt
Drake
Fi Rovers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marshall Herald
Mar- Til
Fabal
Taft
Howard Gould
Iowa
LaFollette
Stone
Jers
Justice
John W Mitchell
Darwin Township
John
United States
Bureau of the Census
Craig J W Adams
J W. Mitchell
Supervisors’ Proceedings
Eva Kohl
John Michael
RA Mitchell
C Cornwell
Helorious
J. A. Hutchison Shoes and Men’s Furnishings
J. D. Shoemaker
Claypool Building
N. W. Cor. Square
Henderson
F. M. Cockrell
Everything Electrical
Tale
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