Illinois considers commission form plan for cities
A legislative committee studied a proposed commission plan modeled on Des Moines. Merchants associations from Peoria East St Louis Springfield and other cities urged passage. The bill would let cities choose mayor and four commissioners without ward ties and provide referendum and recall options.
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Moines
Toad
Incinivesta
Texas
Illinois
Renateji Committee
Muncipall Steetes
Gilleaple
Joliet
Glen Car- Tn
Merchants’. Association
Primariea
Held in Past Few Days Throughout County
Brief county update notes ongoing activity in Pus Wate region over recent days with regional records scarce and no clear incidents detailed.
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County
Pus Wate
Strong Tickets Named in Midwestern Republican Convention
The Marshall township GOP convened in the court house grand jury room with L. G. Archer, Will F. Taylor, J. W. Peck, Wm. Knipe, Wellington Murphy, Benson Martin, Thomas Riley, and James Claypool named to vacancies. Other townships listed nominees for clerk, assessor, collector, highway commissioner, and justices of the peace, including Lowry, Watson, McClarey, Michaels, and more, with broad support for ticket unity and victory.
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Marshall Township
Court House
B. M
Davison
L. G. Archer
Will F. Taylor
J. W. Peck
Wm. Knipe
Wellington Murphy
Benson Martin
Thomas Riley
James Claypool
Douglas Township
M. D. Lowry
Wm. Watson
Larry McClarey
John Wright
Sam Corney
John Michaels
Clift Belesign
Wabash
Wallace Young
L. F. Miller
William Davidson
C. C. Hill
D. R. Rosebrough
J. W. Ferguson
Robert Gillespie
O. M. Short
William Daniels
C. M. Davis
W. C. Fetters
James Davis
Death of Mrs. Mary Dicey in Lowell Mass
Mrs. Mary Dicey mother of the late Father P. R. Ducey died early today in Lowell Massachusetts. Funeral arrangements set for burial in Lowell tomorrow. Engraved calling cards available at the Herald office.
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Mary Dicey
P. R. Ducey
Lowell
Mass
Dusty
Archer House Sale Transfers Paris Hotel Ownership
Mrs. Georges E. Zimmerly purchased the New Archer House in Marshall for 16000 dollars and traded 11550 dollars in Paris Bridge and Construction stock to Marcus Block, who gains control of the company with about 13400 dollars in stock. Block will move to Paris to run the business and oversee shop work, while the Zimmerlys lease the hotel to Block for a year. Block will oversee patterns and reprints. his family stays in Marshall for now.
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The
Paris News
Getisis
Archer
Georgese
Zimmerly
Archer House
Marshall
Marcus Block
Paris Bridge and Construction Company
Block
Paris
Interurban Traction Line Directors Meet at Westfield
At a Westfield meeting of directors for the Charleston Westfield traction line the president Patton resigned and James Dawson was elected to succeed him. Plans propose subscriptions for 50 000 dollars in bonds bearing 5 percent interest to be paid after the full amount is secured. Bonds would be a first lien on railroad trackage rights of way and franchises.
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M. & T. H. Traction
Westfield
Patton
James Dawson
Charleston
Crescent Oil Company Holdings Sell for 210000
The Crescent Oil Company holdings sold for 210000, a Crawford county record. The package covers 700 acres across Martin, Honey Creek, Oblong and Robinson townships with 63 producing wells, producing about 650 barrels daily, sold to seasoned oil men from Titusville Illinois and Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
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Crescent Oil Company
Crawford County
Martin
Honey Creek
Oblong
Robinson Townships
Titusville
Ill
Philadelphia
The Marshall Ticket for City Election
The Marshall Ticket lists Seymour Hurst for mayor with aldermen from wards one and two, Dr 5B M Duncan and Emanuel Claypool, ward eight Joseph Forbeck, treasurer Wm Luts, clerk E A Lockard, and police magistrate J M Green. The gx committee of leading business men has solicited funds to support continuing work on the avenue test with a depth of one foot, promising a thorough test of the territory.
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Marshall
Seymour Hurst
M. Duncan
Emanuel Claypool
Joseph Forbeck
Wm. Luts
E. A. Lockard
J. M. Green
Gx Committee
County School Funds and Local Court Cases
County Superintendent Drake reports a state school fund apportionment of 4545.27 for Clark County. He notes 10 788 school age residents with Marshall township at 1526 and Casey district just over 1400. Sheriff Davison took Sanford Mc Ginniss to hospital in Anna for an insane case. Mort Hill of Orange pleaded guilty to assault and battery and paid 25 dollars in fines and costs. William Jeffords of Darwin pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and paid 35 dollars total.
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Sheriff Davison
Sanford McGinniss
Anna
Mort Hill
Orange
William Jeffords
Darwin
Drake
Clark County
Marshall Township
Casey
Marriage Licenses Recorded in Local Notices
Perry A. Carpenter age 20 of Anderson township wed Bessie M. Williams age 18 of Melrose township. Wm. J. Pugh age 86 of Casey married Victoria Stifel age 22 of Oblong. Charley B. McClain age 44 of Kansas. Jessie Whitson age 20 of Dolson township.
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Perry A. Carpenter
Anderson
Bessie M. Williams
Melrose
Wm. J. Pugh
Casey
Victoria Stifel
Charley B. McClain
Kansas
Jessie Whitson
Dolson
Real Estate Transfers List from Martinsville Area
A series of property transfers shows L F Ingram selling to Cary Marvin parcels in Martinsville. James C. Stinson to Jne Shadley two lots in Casey. Charles Cook to Herbert Lee three lots in McKeen. and multiple other deeds including Wm. Lamb to Meeker Hall, H O Kellwin to W K McDaniel, and more. Prices range from 1200 to 8500 dollars for various lots and tracts.
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L F Ingram
Cary Marvin
James C. Stinson Et al
Jne Shadley
Casey
Charles Cook
Herbert Lee
McKeen
Wm. Lamb
Meeker Hall
H O Kellwin
W K McDaniel
Harry Orr
Minnie Brummett
Jessie Goodman
EB Brant
Bik
Cook
Roe Welsh
E F Kimmel
N& Sw
Harmon O. Johnson
Dan D. Warner
Kendall
Martineville
John & Findley
Jas M Pulver
Orig Marshall
Harry Q Kellum
Richart
Martinsville
Jas T Hite
Floyd Barbee
M BE Horner
Carrie A Horner
Frank H Leasure
Fannie Johnson
John Kaufman
John Weir
Beulah Poorman
West Union
WII Speak on Woodcraft by State Deputy Tanner
Hon S S Tanner state deputy for the Modern Woodmen will speak in the circuit court room Saturday evening April 8. The public is invited.
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S. S. Tanner
Minner, Il
Woodmer
Circuit Court
Sudden Death Reported in Casey Home
Mrs Ellen C Dorton aged 90 was found dead in her bed at her daughter Mrs John Shoemaker in Casey on Saturday An inquest by Coroney Howell returned a verdict of death from natural causes with the date and details partially garbled.
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Casey
Ellen C. Dorton
John Shoemaker
Coroney-Howell
Recount Farce Ends as General Stevenson Case Dismissed
The Illinois General Assembly rejected the recount effort tied to Adlai E. Stevenson. In a joint session the majority voted 125 to 64 to adopt the committee report denying a valid case for recounting ballots. Democrats appeared amused as Republicans pressed the verdict.
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General Assembly
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Edward Cole Named Postmaster for City
Edward Cole has been appointed postmaster and expects to assume duties at the start of the new quarter on April 1. A well known local figure, Cole has prior experience in postal work and is regarded as qualified to provide reliable service.
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Real ‘Estate FortSalez
Pratt Jere
Agiacrap
Tarm
Jana
Andi
Zor Wweki
Svegttabls
Iim- Ie
Aaeanear
Vail
Edward Cole
Cole
Colé
Obituary of Chester Ditzenberger
Chester Ditzenberger youngest son of Charles and Pauline Ditzenberger born in Crawford County Wisconsin April 33 died near Ha br Mall March 20 1909 aged unknown. Married Nettie Nicole March 28 1906 to this union two children Gladys and Bert. Survived by wife 18 children aged parents five brothers two sisters and many relatives. Converted joined Hatton A M E church died in triumph of living faith. Funeral at Zeigler cemetery Monday conducted by Y Reyes L Pletcher.
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Chester
Charles
Pauline Ditzenberger
Crawford Co. Wis
Ha Br
Nettie _ Nicole
Mee
Gladys
Bert
Tiss
Ides
Am P
Hatton
Snd
Zeigler’s Cemetery
Y. Reyes L. Pletcher
Special Revival Services At Methodist Church
The Wir gin Methodist Episcopal church will host revival services next Thursday evening the 26th with Rev. E K Towle in charge. An invitation extends to all to attend and worship. Pastor Ernest L Pletcher urges attendance for spiritual benefit.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
E. K. Towle
Ernest L. Pletcher
A Personal Appeal to Aid the Cause
A brief note expresses strong desire to support a partition or action and seeks assistance. The fragment shows earnest appeal and intent but provides no concrete names, dates, or organizations.
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