Frank P. Martin urged for Clark County primary support
A local political notice praises Frank P. Martin, citing his role in preventing the assessed land valuation in Clark County from rising. It urges Republicans to back his candidacy in the upcoming primary, highlighting his long service and district-wide influence. The piece also references Canada bound reader John Brosman and a Manitoba town report.
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Ag Erin
Frank
P.” Martin
State Board of
Clark
Martin
Ike
Raige
Bof
Clark County
Our
Swin
Ry Martin Jr
Wis
Lark County
Frank Martin
Frank P. Martin
April Forecast and Political Banter in April Folklore
Readable scraps describe April as a hopeful month with better weather and blooming flowers while mixing in light political chatter. The text mentions Taft and La Follette, jokes about campaigns, taxation, and preparatory house chores and farm life sketches amid spring imagery.
Proposition to levy tax for permanent roads in Clark County
Citizens consider a proposal to levy a special tax to fund permanent brick road construction in Clark County. Advocates argue current temporary repairs waste thousands of dollars and hinder progress, urging votes for a lasting road system.
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Clark County
Democratic Boom Fails to Draw Crowds for Big State Figures
Local enthusiasm for the Democratic event dwindled as top statewide hopefuls including J Ham Lewis and candidates for treasurer and congress failed to appear on Thursday. State Senator Isely attended briefly, trying to rally the small turnout in the courtroom.
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J. Ham Lewis
Isely
Vincennes Man William Green to Celebrate 100th Birthday
To celebrate his 100th birthday, Mr. William Green of Vincennes Indiana will turn 100 on April 8. The city plans preparations for the celebration. Green formerly lived in Marshall where he married Hannah Bartlett, sister of several relatives including Mrs. John Scholfield and Mrs. Robert Dulacy. Descendants of Bartlett siblings plan to join the celebration in Vincennes.
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William .Green
Vincennes
Lnd
Green
Marshall
Hannah Bartlett
John, Scholfield
Robert Dulacy
Edwin Harlan
Joseph Eversol
William, Warren
Archer Bartlett
Greene
Vincenlies
Hollenbeck Viewed As Fulfilling Public Trust in 34th District Bid
Representative Hollenbeck faces the April 9 primary in the 34th district with backing from voters who say he followed their instructions in casting his U. S. Senator vote. He is seen as worthy of continued support by the people he represents.
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Hollenbeck
U. S
Parle Man Murdered by Paris Resident
Judge Trogden a prominent Paris citizen and wealthy Edgar county figure was shot and killed Monday on his Mississippi plantation by Sumner Rhoads also of Paris. Rhoads says the shooting was accidental but Trogden's circle suspects a personal feud. Rhoads worked on the Mississippi farm.
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Judge Trogden
Paris
Edgar County
Sumner Rhoads Arso
Mississippi
Rhoads
Trogden
Illinois oil production shows steady rate amid shrinking area
Thirty state wells and 28 completions reported last week across Crawford Lawrence Clark Clinton counties. Total new production reached 460 barrels with six dry holes.
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Ilinois
Grawford
County
Lawrence
Clark
Clinton
Loft Property Transfer Muddled Auction Notice
Fragmented OCR indicates a property transfer note involving Loft, Sone, Hisven, and shares. figures mention ten thousand dollars, and a partial date in the 1950s era. Readable entities include names and a rough sale context though details are garbled.
Governor Calls Special Session for Preferential Primary Law
Governor Deneen convened a special session of the state legislature to pass a preferential presidential primary law and address several other matters including appropriations. The move faces doubt as lawmakers may resist perceived gubernatorial pressure after his stumping tour.
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Deneen
Clark County grand jury finds burglary suspect. no gambling
At the Marshall term of court the grand jury returned a true bill against a man jailed for months on burglary charges. The report notes no gambling by women or men and no bootlegging in Old Clark.
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Marshall
Clark County
Illinois
Old Clark
Robinson Argus
Interstate rail rate ruling favors Marshall and state lines
The Interstate Commerce Commission on Monday announced a ruling that could benefit Marshall and other towns along state lines. It holds that if a railroad lowers a rate on traffic wholly within a state, even if compelled by a state commission, it must extend the same rate to interstate traffic under substantially similar conditions.
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Marshall
Coroner Race Rumor Debunked Regarding Harry Prugt
A circulating report claimed Harry Prugt withdrew from the coroner race. The material notes no foundation for the claim and confirms Prugt remains in contention to stay and win.
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Harry Prugt
Primary Ballot Colors Announced for Clark County Illinois
Announcement sets ballot colors for the April 9 1912 primary in Clark County Illinois Republican white Democratic pink Prohibition light blue Socialist dark red Dated March 20 1912 by W M T Martin Jr county clerk Strong entities include Clark County Illinois parties and date.
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Clark County
Ilinois
A. D
Republican Party
Prohibition Party
Socialist Party
Wm. T. Martin Jr
Beef Packers Acquitted After Long Antitrust Trial
After a ten year struggle against Chicago beef packers under the antitrust law, a U S district court jury found them not guilty following 19 hours of deliberation yesterday.
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Chicago
U. S. District Court
Lorimer and Small Set to Speak in Marshall Casey
Senator Lorimer and Governor candidate Len Small will speak at the courthouse in Marshall Thursday March 28 at 1 o clock and in Casey at 10 o clock that morning. Everyone invited to attend.
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Senator Lorimer
Len Small
I Marshall
Court House
Casey
Palm Sunday Events and Prayer Meeting Noted
The notice lists Palm Sunday activities with a 2:30 p.m. service and a 9:30 p.m. period. It mentions a Wednesday prayer meeting and a welcome for all led by Pastor Drew.
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Gseeerice
Drew
Progressive Candidates Seek Illinois Governing Victory
Joliet Daily News praises Magill as capable and fearless in the campaign for U S Senator, contrasting him with Cullom and Sherman. It notes Jones supporters pleased with progress, and calls for voting for Magill whose name appears on the official primary ballot.
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Illinois
Senator Jones
Magill
U. S
Cullom
Lorimer
Sherman
Roosevelt
LaFollette
Jollet Daily News
Business Men’s Club Sees Active Interest Locally
Fine interest shown in the newly organized Business Men's Club as about 35 businessmen attend the Thursday meeting. The club has proposals from a canning factory and other enterprises seeking to locate here and is pursuing all opportunities. Ten delegates to the Effingham good roads meeting were appointed, with a Friday court house meeting set to hear the committee report and discuss further matters.
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John Brosman
Herald
Islay
Alberta
Canada
Illinois
Marshall
Manville
Business Men's Club
Good Roads
Effingham
Court House
Railway Company Wins Salt Damages Case
The circuit court last week heard Charles Hamill versus the Big Four railroad for 2000 damages. The jury failed to reach an agreement after 18 ballots, discharged Thursday morning. Initial tally favored acquittal 6 to 7, then 6 to 7 as ballots continued.
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Charles Hamill
Big Four Road
Death of Benjamin Hall Longtime School Teacher
Benjamin F. Hall, born 1865 in Clark County, died March 19, 1912 at Bourbon Illinois. A longtime schoolteacher for nearly 30 years, he was married to Ollie Smith Nav and survived by his wife Martha and son William, four sisters, and many relatives. He belonged to the Methodist and Baptist churches and was a member of the Modern Woodmen lodge at Murdock which conducted the funeral.
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Benjamin F. Hall
Clark County
Bourbon
Douglas
Milnois
Henry
Martha Hall
Ollie Smith
Tuscola
Sok
Son Chapel
The
Baptists
Eho
Martha
William
Murdock
Marriage Licenses for Martinsville and Casey Couples
Alva H. Hix and Lucile Deahl of Martinsville receive marriage licenses. C. H. Cochenour and Ella Brimmer of Casey also obtain licenses.
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Alva H. Hix
Lucile Deahl
Martinsville
C. H. Cochenour
Ella, Brimner
Casey
Fragmented statement on state days sum and planning authority
A garbled text fragment discusses a need for a new days sum for the state of Minnesota, mentions a state board and an agential assembly to authorize site planning, and references costs and ongoing increases. It lacks coherent details and completes without clear events or individuals.
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Minois
Correa
Easter Bazaar at Congregational Church Basement
An Easter bazaar and exchanges event will be held in the basement of the Congregational church on Saturday April. Colored eggs will be a specialty.
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Congregational Church
Fragments of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends
An incomplete note expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who unselfishly aided and showed sympathy to the family and their father at his final illness.
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Cart
Vacant timing note unclear says 10 45
Fragmentary OCR text notes a time around 10 45 but provides no clear event or identifiable entities.
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H L Flint
L L Hall
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J C Huddleston
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Ad Martinsville
Melvin Norton
Hettie M Richey
Sarah Ward
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T J Griffith
B L Jennings
E L Jennings
F A Welsh
Nancy N Welsh
Roe Welsh
Hetee Aprus
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Teddy
Taft
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