Preservation of National Road Bridge Led by Local DAR
Resolutions adopted November 4 1912 by Walter Burdick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution urge repair or replacement of the unsafe wooden bridge over Mill Creek on the National Road near Marshall Illinois. The document records county board actions on sheriff’s residence bids, warrants, and meeting adjournments in Clark County Illinois.
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Walter Burdick
Daughters of the American Revolution
Oregon
Indian Territory
California
Pike's Peak
Ethel. c. Turman
Margaret. LaGore
Clark County Board of Supervisors Special Session
Official proceedings record a special session of the Clark County Board of Supervisors held Monday November 4 1912 at 10 o clock AM noting the meeting was convened by the County Clerk and concerning specific county business.
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Board of Supervizors
Clark County
Tiliists
T, Martta
Special Meeting Called by Clark County Board of Supervisors
The Clark County Board of Supervisors announces a special meeting to be held at the courthouse in Marshall on Monday December 9 1912 at 2 o clock for purposes including considering petitions for county aid to build bridges selecting the Grand Jury for the March term 1913 and other business.
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Clark County
Illinois
Court House
Marshall
L. D. Beasley
Sam Prevo
Roy Wells
John Williamson
John Bunis
S. H Ellerge
Madden
Williamson
Eliott
Rosa Pearson
Casey
Nash
James Dawson
Sheriff’ S Residence
Beasley
Board of Supervisors
Clark
Tinos
Usu
America
Pirie
Scott
Marshal
Seigel Cooper Co
the Public Drug Co
Bick
Gites
Rothebila 2&Co
Chicago
Doday
Équel Ft
Prince
Zerina
A West Union Wedding of Samuel H Sheets and Amanda Shotwell
Samuel H Sheets and Amanda Shotwell were married at the groom’s sister Mrs John L Mopps home in Paris Saturday evening. Rev Glyler of Terre Haute officiated in the presence of the bride’s and groom’s relatives. Lena Mopps played the wedding march and guests toasted the couple with a supper. They left for Chicago amid rice throwing as friends wished them happiness.
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Samuel’ H. Sheets
Amanda Shotwell
West
John
L. ~Mopps
Paris
Glyler
Terre. Haute
Griffit
Lena
Mopps
Chicago
Legislative ticket fault and reform urged in Illinois
The Herald regrets the defeat of Hon. D. B. Miller of Casey and notes both Republican candidates faced conflicting interests on the same ticket. The piece argues no man should cast more than one vote for any candidate and cites local trading in Martinsville and visits by Charleston residents while urging legislative candidates to run with common interests in arm in arm. Rev. Rogers to preach Sunday. An invitation extended to all.
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the Herald
D. B. Miller
Casey
Miller
Illinois
Briscoe
Poorman
Clark County
Marshall
Hollenbeck
Albert Wernz
toe _ Gee
Shaffner
Sylvia
Frank
Standfield
Hasten
Martinsville
Sarah Newlin
Grace
James Bowden
Charleston
Rogers
Melrose Local Social Notes from Martinsville and West Union
Percy Hasten and wife shopped in Martinsville Monday while C Cornwell transacted business in West Union Saturday. Several residents were guests or visited relatives, including Ruth Baker, Edna Medsker, Lola and Golda Morgan, and Hattie Medsker of West Union.
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Percy Hasten
Martinsville
C W. Cornwell
West Union
Leah Shaffner
Morgan
Joseph Hodges
Marshall
Ruth Baker
Amy
Trump
Milo Baker
Gracy Shaffner
North
Lola
Golda Morgan
Flora
Grace
Milo Guyer
Myrtle
Blanche “Hedges
Pt C. Hasten
Community Members Share Weekend Visits and News
The column lists locals visiting relatives and friends around town and nearby areas. Notable mentions include Mae and Neal Nightlinger visiting Mae Ashworth, Henry Sullivan moving to Robt Premwett’s farm, Mr F and Mrs J Omer Hall spending Sunday with Mrs Li Askin’s family, and Edith Ashworth visiting Clarksville school. Several families, including the Reynolds and English households, are noted for Sunday gatherings and a dinner hosted by Rev Snitr at Bell Ridge.
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Co.Hybarger
Paris
Mae
Neal Nightlinger
Mae Ashworth
Henry’ Sullivan
Bévaolas
Swith
Clarksville
Snitr
Bellridge
Rural Mail Carriers Report October Totals Across Nation
Counting October mail by rural carriers, Marshall division reported 44 643 delivered and collected 50 434 total pieces weighing 6371 pounds. Carrier No 2 handled 8865 delivered and 1115 collected. No 3 delivered least but collected more. The figures indicate a healthy rural mail service despite ad copy prompts in the issue.
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Marshall
Bressness
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CNN
Rte
S. Smith
Tlinois
Peing
Robert E. _ Thompson
John LU. Thompson
Chas
M. Lewis
Las
Motton
Thompson
Lea
Liaddan
Bsa
Downey
David Lee
Davie
John “Villamon
C. E. Willams
Melrose
Freckle Sface
Bura
Lansing
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