Gas tax question fuels debate in Illinois and Terre Haute ads
The piece questions Illinois gas tax legality after the state supreme court ruling against a tax. It criticizes political influence in the decision and urges a tax that funds highway users fairly. It also reviews Terre Haute Suburban Day ads praising straightforward merchandising outreach and local merchant organization efforts.
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Chicago Motor Club
Floyd E. Thompson
Supreme Court
Hai
Chicago
Illinois
Flour and feed business sold to Cr Wells
J W Huckaba and H R Johnson sold their flour and feed business to Cr Wells a local boy who is trusted by customers. Mrs Martha Lambdin 87 fell Sunday breaking her hip and is recovering at her son George Lambdin’s home. Rev M F Collier died in Tampa Florida funeral held at Winter Park Florida. Albert Keith hospitalized in Union with visitors from Terre Haute Wednesday.
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J W Huckaba
H. R. Johnson
Cr. Wells
Wells
Mr. Wells
Martha Lambdin
Lambdin
George Lambdin
John Collier
M. F. Collier
Tampa
Florida
Victor Collier
Winter Park
Charles Taggart
Lew Logue
Terre Haute
Albert Keith
Union Hospital
Etchison to widen road under Pennsylvania tracks Route 11
J W Etchison was awarded the project to widen a narrow slab and build a new road under the Pennsylvania tracks just east of Martinsville on Route 11 National highway. Western Union Telegraph Co closed its local office March 1 shifting business to the Pennsylvania telegraph tower and ending clock service. Cyrus Sanders of Omaha Illinois bought the John Gore grocery on South Central Avenue moving in with his family last week after closing the deal Monday. Mrs H D Leavengood and son Victor of Ocala Florida visited her father J W Price in Oakland Tuesday through Thursday then returned home Sunday.
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J. W. Etchison
Martinsvile
Western Union Telegraph Co
Pennsylvania Telegraph Tower
Cyrus Sanders
Omaha
Illinois
John Gore
South Central Avenue
Sanders
H. D. Leavengood
Victor
Ocala
Fla
J. W. Price
Oakland
Leavengood
Westfield Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs Gladys McCaffrey visited Charleston this week. C C Messinger sought Hernia treatment in St Louis. Mrs C C Walston and Mr and Mrs Ora Walston of Mt Carmel visited C H Moore. W T Stevens toured Chicago for Stevens Bros business. Ben H Lewis welcomed a baby girl born February 21 weighing six and a half pounds. Lee Reed and wife from Casey visited D H and Della Evinger.
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Gladys McCaffrey
Charleston
C. C. Messinger
St. Louis
C. C. Walston
Ora Walston
Mt. Carmel
C. G. Walston
C. H. Moore
W. T. Stevens
Chicago
Stevens’ Bros
Ben H. Lewis
Lee Reed
Casey
D. H
Della Evinger
Week's Recorded Transfers Highlight Several Property Deals
Co R Borah transfers land in 32-11-14 to Geo W Solomon for 1 dollar. E A Snyder and others sell a West Union lot to H H Lory for 1736 dollars. Elizabeth L Hammar and others convey a Casey lot to T R Morrow for 1 dollar. Willie Jeffers sells a Hatton lot to Mertie Ola Collier for 1 dollar. Lorinda Frassnacht moves a Marshall lot to Frank Cole for 1 dollar. Little Kesler transfers land in 9-11-11 to Michael Baker for 300 dollars.
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Co. R. Borah
Geo. W. Solomon
E. A. Snyder Et al
H. H. Lory
West Union
Elizabeth L. Hammar
T. R. Morrow
Casey
Willie Jeffers
Mertie Ola Collier
Hatton
Lorinda Frassnacht
Frank Cole
Marshall
Little Kesler
Michael Baker
D A R Chapter Contributes to Hall Foundation
Walter Burdick Chapter D A R sends a donation to the Constitutional Hall foundation in Washington D C by the National Organization of Daughters of the American Revolution. The gift honors five deceased local members Alice Reed Harlan Cora Robinson Briscoe Mary Crossley Stella Mitchell Baird and Ada Madison Jennings and their names will be placed in the cornerstone.
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Walter Burdick
Constitutional Hall
Washington, D. C
National Organization of Daughters of the American Revolution
Alice Reed Harlan
Cora Robinson Briscoe
Mary Crossley
Stella Mitchell Baird
Ada Madison Jennings
County Teachers Examination Set for March 16 17
County Superintendent B F Holscher announced the regular teachers examination will be held at the courthouse next week on Friday and Saturday March 16 and 17.
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Court House
Ola Collier Purchases Snyder General Store
Miss Ola Collier of Snyder purchases the Snyder general store from Walter Garwood and will take charge tomorrow.
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Ola Collier
Garwood
Snyder
Walter Garwood
Miss Collier
Board of Supervisors to Meet in Special Session
The county Board of Supervisors will meet in special session Monday at the court house.
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Board OF Supervisors
County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Light Refreshments and Temperance in All Things
A humorous reflection on church sociables and meals tainted by excess. The writer confesses indulgence at church socials from six thirty to ten, noting lavish menus, hidden sugars, and the joke that even religious gatherings edge toward debauch. The piece recalls the Apistle instruction to temperance.
Electric flatiron stunt sparks unlikely egg fry claim
A Detroit News brief notes a visiting young man asserts that a single egg is the maximum number that can be fried at once on the bottom of an electric flatiron. The claim appears in a quirky local item.
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Detroit News
Talbot Crane Celebrates Sixth Birthday Luncheon
In the Boston Transcript note, Talbot Crane marked his sixth birthday with a luncheon attended by seven boys and girls. The event highlighted a family gathering and children celebrating a milestone.
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Maine
Munster
Talbot Crane
Boston Transcript
Haenig Announces Candidacy for Road Commissioner
Frank Haenig declares his run for Road Commissioner of Marshall Township subject to Democratic primary. He frames his bid as a community service effort and seeks party support.
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Marshall Township
Frank Haenig
Road Commissioner Candidate Message in Marshall Township
A candidate for Road Commissioner in Marshall township states candidacy is under the Democratic primary process. R. O. Fix signs his statement of intent to seek the office.
Frank Cooper Named Candidate for Highway Commissioner
The Herald announces Frank Cooper of Marshall township is a candidate for Highway Commissioner pending the Republican primary.
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Herald
Frank Cooper
Marshall Township
Smittkamp declares candidacy for Highways Commissioner
Chas Smittkamp announces bid for Highways Commissioner of Marshall Township in the Republican primary filed under party will. He presents as candidate seeking party nomination and support in the upcoming election.
Road Commissioner Candidacy Filed in Wabash Township
Fred Saiter announces his bid for Highway Commissioner of Wabash township subject to Republican voters decision. He seeks support from local party members and residents ahead of the primary.
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Wabash Township
Fred Saiter
Everett Macke Announces Candidacy for Wabash Township Clerk
Everett Macke declares his candidacy for Clerk of Wabash Township subject to Republican voters in the primary convention. He emphasizes loyalty to party principles and calls for orderly administration of township records and services.
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Wabash Township
Everett Macke
Marshall Township Assessor Nominee Cited for Democratic Nominatio
For assessor of Marshall Township, the office seeks a candidate aligned with the Democratic voters for nomination. W. A. Williams is listed as a potential contender under party support and local electoral process.
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Marshall ‘Township
W. A. Williams
Road Commissioner Race Foretold in Marshall Township Primary
The announcement names Chas. T. English as a candidate for Road Commissioner of Marshall Township subject to approval by Republican voters in the upcoming primary.
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Marshall Township
Chas. T. English
Carter Sed Seeks Republican Nomination for Wabash Assessor
Local candidate Carter Sed announces his bid for the Republican nomination as Assessor in Wabash Township. He emphasizes experience in county records, tax assessment procedures, and public service as qualifications.
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Wabash Township
Carter Sed
It Is More Unfortunate to Be Humor Blind
A concise quotation noting that humor blindness can be more limiting than color blindness, attributed to a Boston Transcript line.
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Boston Transcript
Home and Paradise Lost in a Gond Descendant Tale
A fragmentary note cites a lineage and a place called paradise as home for Adam and his descendants, with a cryptic reference to Hare. The line suggests themes of origin and belonging within a family lore.
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Adam
the Gond
Hare
Footing Fails to Reveal Best Foot in Kooky Adage
The source quotes a quirky line about people not knowing their best foot and how to present it, attributed to American Magazine. The note reads like a brief culture observation with a humorous take on self awareness.
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American Magazine
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Springfield
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Wabash Valley
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Merchants Association
Martinsville
Matinsville Planet
Casey Banner
Westfield
Westfield Review
HALL
John Joseph Gaines, MD
R. O. Fix
Chas. Smittkamp
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