Kilborn on Glendale Growth and Building Boom
Glendale growth hits 75,009 residents per state comptroller, a 16 year jump described as a world record. Kilborn notes booming building permits in early October though real estate sales lag and mercantile business weak with several failures but not large-scale. He recounts Millard Hedrick and wife visiting from Belvidere Garden Los Angeles suburb 950 Amalia Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Kilborn
Glendale
Calif
Millard Hedrick
California
Millard
Amalia Avenue
Belvidere Garideng
Los Angeles
950 Amalia
Ave
America
Long Beach
Walter S Elledge Dies at Home in Grandview
Walter S. Elledge, 58, died at his Grandview home Saturday morning. He is survived by his wife, two sons Ray of Chicago and Glenn of Paris, a step-daughter, six sisters, three brothers, and two granddaughters. Funeral was held Monday at 1:30 from Belle Ridge church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Elledge
Grandview
Ray
Chicago
Glenn
Paris
M. Black
Hammond
Ruth
Helen Elledge
Silas Elledge
Martinsville
Lawrence
Everett
Elledge
West
M. Bennett
Westfield
Silas Barr
Redman
Harry Gill
Greencastle
Willie Smith
Ernest Murphy
Lou Channon
Los Angeles
Calif
Belle Ridge
Rev Ross to preach at Allright Sunday service
The Rev G G Ross of the Congregational church will hold a service at Allright church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Ross
Allright
G. G. Ross
Congregational Church
Partlow to Attend Ottawa Appellate Court
Judge A. A. Partlow of the circuit court will depart Sunday for Ottawa as one of three members of the second district appellate court. The court will sit all next week and Partlow will return to Danville to hear the criminal division after the grand jury adjourns and indictments are returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
A. A. Partlow
Circuit Court
Ottawa
Appellate Court of
Second District
Partlow
Golden Rule Sunday Campaign Details Across Counties
Golden Rule Sunday set for December 5 1926 with church field days November 28 in Clark county. Executives include Marshall committee chaired by B L Taylor Roy Hunt treasurer J R Colbert publicity. Martinsville Mrs A H Barber treasurer Mrs Edgar Rowe chair Dr C M Harris Frank First Q W Walters. Westfield C M Campbell chair. West Union Mrs S W Weir chair Fred Huffington publicity. Near East Relief supported by all participating churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Moffett
Chicago
Marshall
B. L. Taylor
Roy Hunt
J R. Colbert
Martinsville
A. H. Barber
Edgar Rowe
C M. Harris
Frank First
Q. W. Walters
Casey
Westfield
C M Campbell
West Union
S W. Weir
Fred Huffington
Clark County
Near East Relief
E. L Taylor
Former Illinois commander elected National Commander
Howard P. Savage of Chicago won the American Legion National Commander post in a tight race the closest in the organization’s history. Savage previously commanded the Illinois Legion two years ago and is known in Clark County for public talks in Cassy and Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Howard P. Savage
Chicago
American Legion
Savage
Illinois
Clark County
Casey and
Marshall
Big Four Railroad Hearing Postponed To Today
The Illinois Commerce Commission rescheduled the Big Four railroad hearing from last Friday to today at Robinson at 10:00. The delay follows the railroad’s request to discontinue trains 504 and 519, with 504 arriving Marshall from the south at 9:45 a.m. and 519 arriving from the north at 5:32 p.m. George W. Pillow of East St. Louis, assistant commerce commissioner, will hear and decide the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Commerce Commission
Big Four Railroad
Robinson
Marshall
George W. Pillow
Doctor Pearce Moves Office to New Main Street Location
Dr Edward Pearce relocates from the Shaw building 502 Main street to 807 Main street just east of Black's Hotel. The move announced by the physician affects patient access and administrative arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Pearce
Edward Pearce
Shaw
Main Street
Black’s Hotel
Illinois hard surface roads lead to 100 million start
Paris historian Alen J. Parrish recounts Illinois fast track to hard surface highways. He traces origins to Paris township plans and notes the state completed a 60 million dollar program and now begins a 100 million dollar project with forty foot wide throughways beyond 30 miles from metro centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ill
Illnois
Alen J. Parrish
Paris, Jr
Wiinels Association of
Highway and Municipal Contractors
Association
General Contractors of America
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Kansas-Missouri Contractors Association
Dc. W. Allendoerfer
First National Bank
Lou E. Holland
Chamber of Commerce
Parrish
Illinois
Mr Parrish
Westfield Team Triumphs Over Paris Tigers Saturday
Paris led 6 4 in the first quarter but two 15 yard penalties dampened momentum and Westfield pulled away to a 33 6 victory. Paris showed improvement since two weeks ago while Westfield dominated with an 85 yard sustained drive. Marshall meets Paris on November 13 and Westfield on November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Westfield
Major
Marshall
Marshall Girl Injured When Car Runs Over Her
Miss Ruth Washburn a primary teacher at the north side school was severely injured Monday while starting her car at her country home near Marshall. With a faulty starter she cranked the car and was pinned between the vehicle and the garage wall before freeing herself and going to Casey for treatment. She was later sent to Indianapolis for care and hopes to return to school next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Ruth Washburn
North Side
Marshall
Indianapolis
Mickie Says Advertisers Bet On Certain Positions
A reader column notes advertisers place bets on specific positions in the paper. The piece argues a balanced layout helps attract attention and that a smaller paper should maximize available space rather than chase one favored spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maiaroth
Marshall Wins From Robinson in Hard Fought Game
Marshall tops Robinson 12 to 6 on Robinson soil as Dwight Martin and James O Mara star for Marshall. Kester Buckner concussion early, later listed as improving. Martin scores two touchdowns with Obst adding a Robinson score in the first quarter. final quarters see Marshall hold on with strong line play and key substitutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Robinson
Marshall
Dwight Martin
James O'Mara
Marshall Obst
O'Mara
Bierbaum
Crumrin
Booth
Buckner
Beuhler
Cork
Johnson
Baker
Crumlin
Néwtor
Haynés
Zellers
Cooper
Jones
Obst
Musgrave
Stoltz
Woodard
Musgravé
Charles Jensén
Vaughn Russell
L. Crowley
Lewis LE Haynes Findley
Cooper Prevo
Diucommon
Fawley
Collins Crumlin
Dollahan
Dorsey McGee
Watson Buckner
Obst Hall
Ikh
Griswold Johnson
Stoltz Martin
Svaeseeeen
O’mara
Floods Frost and Rain Cause Massive Crop Damage
Springfield reports crop losses from heavy weather with Ridods frost and rain cited. A. J. Surratt, U. S. crop statistician, estimates corn losses at 15 million dollars and oats at five thousand with total crop damage around two billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
A. J. Surratt
U. S
Wabash Township Couple Married by Rev Black
Fréderic Lewis and Mabel Leggett of Wabash township were validly married at 00 o'clock Saturday evening. Rev Black officiated at the ceremony held at the residences of Rev D. P. Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fréderic Lewis
Mabel Leggett
Wabash
P. Black
Rev Black
Illinois Pipe Line Co Buys Indian Subsidiary
Chicago Oct 16 The Indian Refining Company has completed the sale of its pipe line subsidiary the Indian Pipe Line Corporation to the Illinois Pipe Line Company Vice President Fritts says the line has supplied Indian Refining with about 25 percent of its crude needs and will continue deliveries to the Lawrenceville plant under the sale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ill
Indian Refining Company
Ihs Pipe Line
Indian Pipe Line Corporation
Illinois Pipe Line Company
Fritts
Lawrenceville
Petition to Present Route 49 Pact Draws Farmers
A petition drafted by Dr A Handley will be presented along Route 49 to secure signatures from farmers and business people agreeing to a paved highway path. The document waives rights to challenge the chosen route while preserving the bond funded plan from Willow Hill to Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brocton
A. Handley
Willow Hill
Westfield
Kansas
Homer
Kankakee
Chicago
Ilinois
State Highway Department
Republican meeting at Casey city hall draws county candidates
A Casey city hall gathering Tuesday afternoon hosted by the Republican Women's Club featured speakers Mrs Helen Pegelow of Mattoon Miss Amrish president of the Mattoon Women’s Republican Club and Mrs McNare of Mattoon. Clark county Republican candidates attended and spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Republican Women's Club
Helen Pegelow
Mattoon
Miss Amrish
Women's Republican Club
McNare
Clark County
Marshall Woman Elected as Officer for This Year
The district meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church at Neoga drew a large turnout and a strong program. Elected officers include Mrs. Norman Bennett leading the literature department and Mrs. E. G. Sandmeyer of Charleston heading the field support department. An executive conference is planned at Mattoon First M E church on Wednesday, November 3, 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Neoga
Norman Bennett
E. G. Sandmeyer
Charleston
Mattoon
M E
Marshall to Host Another Hallowe'en Celebration
Mayor John McCauley announced Marshall will hold a Halloween celebration on Saturday evening October 30 on the streets. The event offers 26 in prizes for various costume categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Hallowe‘en
John McCauley
Hallowe’en
Local couple obtains marriage license in Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana on October 15 Er nest Walker aged 85 from Marshall Illinois a merchant and Jean Greene aged 19 from Marshall Illinois were granted a marriage license. Other couples listed include Frederick Lewis 22 Marshall to Mabel Leggett 18 Marshall and Roy Frederick Ramsey 26 Dennison to Maude Higgins 24 Dennison. John B Fox 31 Marshall to Ruth Nellinele 22 Marshall Abel Knoblett 24 Palestine to Ruth Ni Berry 24 Robinson. Samual L Rivera 22 Prairie Grove Ta to Reis RB Marita fi Pairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Ernest Walker
Marshall
Ill
Jean Greene
Marshall, IL
Frederick Lewis
Mabel Leggett
Roy Frederick Ramsey
Dennison
Maude Higgins
John B. Fox
Ruth Nellinele
Abel Knoblett
Palestine
Ruth Ni Berry
Robinson
Samual L. Rivera
Prairia Graek Ta
Reis
Marita
Pairbanks
Office Seekers Plan County Tour Next Week
Republican organizers with Congressman Wa P Holaday will tour Clark county on Tuesday and Wednesday to publicize candidates. The caravan stops include Clarksville Cleone Oilfield Westfield Martinsville Moonshine Casey Mt Moriah McKeen Dennison Weaver Liberty Square Darwin West Union York Melrose Allright and closes with a Marshall night meeting at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Wa. P. Holaday
Marshall
Clarksville
Cleone
Oilfield
Westfield
Martinsville
Moonshine
Casey
Mt. Moriah
McKeen
Dennison
Weaver
Liberty Square
Darwin
West Union
York
Melrose
Allright
Man Unconscious After Automobile Accident Near Marshall
Fred Hussman a Ford dealer from Charleston was knocked unconscious Tuesday evening when the Lincoln sedan he drove left the road near the Jim Cork residence east of Marshall and wrecked. He regained consciousness late that night and was treated for cuts and bruises at Dr. Weir's office then later moved to his home after staying at the National Dixie hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hussman
Ford
Charleston
Jim Cork
Marshall
Jack Hargrave
Casey
Ranson Teverick
Hussman
H M Dewey & Co
L J. Weir
New Work in County Court in Estate of Joe Connelly Sr
In the county court a petition to proceed as administrator in the estate of Joe Connelly Sr was granted with Russell Claypool John Bee son and John Weaver appointed appraisers. Adjustment day set for the first Monday in December next. The Rolison adoption petition and consent to adoption were filed and a guardian authorized to consent. Cause heard with finding for petitioners and a decree of adoption entered as written. The People v Charles H Applegate assault and battery held to bail at $1000 and $500 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Connelly Sr
Ward
Russell Claypool
Ohn Beeson
John Weaver
O. H Rolison
Lucille Rolison
Charles H Applegate
Charles H Appelgate
Republican Meeting at Marshall House Monday
A Republican meeting will be held at the Marshall House Monday noon with all precinct committeemen and county and district candidates expected to attend. After luncheon the business meeting will proceed. Ry Edgar Nay and R E Babcock traveled to Springfield to attend the Odd Fellow's state convention this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall House
Ry Edgar Nay
R. E. Babcock
Springfield Standay
Odd Fellow
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Livingston County
Mickie
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Illinois Pipe Line Co
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