Illinois advances long step in paving six trunk highways
State officials doubled federal road funding with state and county shares under Bank head and Tice laws to assign about two thirds of each trunk highway's cost to be paid end to end. Six through routes will require county guarantees before construction begins, with Dixie Highway and National Old Trails Road primary targets.
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Illinois
France
First National Bank
Springfield
Department “Dof Public Works
Chicago
Danville
Marshall
St. Louis
Dixie Highway
Tn Clark
Police Court Doings In Casey
Frank Lockingbill of Casey jailed Sunday night on a drunkenness charge and fined $1 plus costs Monday. J C Jackson, colored chauffeur for J K Kerr, fined a total of $30 on two counts for speeding violations.
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Frank Lockingbill
Casey
J. C. Jackson
J. K. Kerr
Fall festival dates set for Marshall with cows and calves show
The Community Club schedules a three day fair on October 18 to 20 featuring horse and cattle show, dairy and household displays, and old settlers and schools events. Cash prizes go to top displays and oldest resident. Blair likely to speak. Calf Club calves exhibit with option to sell or keep.
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Old Settlers
Blair
Hogs Parade After Marshall Shipment
The largest hog shipment from Marshall in years left Thursday led by David Setzer and Otto Kuykendall of Wabash township. They brought the porkers into town in 21 farm wagons, creating an interesting parade past Roscoe Phillips Casey Nellie Bunton Dolson Vern Finkbiner and Cecil Thomp son of Wabash township.
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Roscoe Phillips
Casey
Nellie Bunton
Dolson
Vern Finkbiner
Cecil Thompson
Wabash
Marshall
David Setzer
Otto Kuykendall
Finkbiner Thompson Nuptials at Wabash Township
Vern Finkbiner and Cecil Thompson married at the bride’s parents’ home in Wabash township with Rev. J L Buyer officiating. The couple are respected locals and the event follows public attention on a longstanding ballot printing dispute involving W A Keithley Casey and Norman Bennett.
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Vern Finkbiner
George Finkbiner
Wabash Township
Cecil Thompson
J. L. Buyer
WwW. Cc. T. U. Convention in Clark County
The Clark County W T U annual convention meets at the M E church next Friday with a full program. It includes executive meetings, devotions by Mrs Kate Paden, committee appointments, reports of officers and credentials, election of officers and delegate to the National Convention, noon prayer, round tables, symposium, and a song by the Rusty Hinge Quartet.
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Clark County
M. E
Kate Paden
Y. P
Bert Finney
Rusty Hinge
Garden
Rateligt
Open Coal Mines Prompts Broad Land Notices
Notices go to 150 or more owners in south Edgar and north Clark counties after Nellie Blanchard assignee of Reuben Williams elects to take up coal rights options worth about $80 an acre. About 3 million dollars could be spent. drill tests already begun while owners prepare abstracts.
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South
Edgar
North
Clark Counties
Nellie Blanchard
Reuben Williams
Drs. Mitchell
G. C. Hallouer
Williams
Obituary of Jennie Rebecca Blunk
Jennie Rebecca Blunk daughter of Wm and Emma Blunk born Martinsville September 13 1897 died September 11 1917 She joined the MB church about eight years ago and bore years of affliction with fortitude Survived by her parents three brothers two sisters and many relatives Funeral services were held at her late home by Rev Roses of the M E church Martinsville Burial took place in the Marshall Cemetery.
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Jennie Rebecca Blunk
Emma Blunk
Martinsville
Set
MB. Church
Mr Roses
M. _E. church of
Marshall. Cemetery
Clark county soldiers depart for Louisville training camp
The second Clark county detachment of 433 men leaves Marshall at 12 05 today for Louisville Kentucky. Names of reservists are listed with mustering at the court house yesterday and a Red Cross comfort kit distributed before the farewell parade and program at the court house square and Big Four station.
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Clark County
Marshall
Louisville
Montgomery
Shelby
Moultrie
Coles
Edgar, Clark
Crawford
Rondel Bartlett
West York
Clarence E. Kibby
John A. Medley
West Union
Warren Hakill
Robert Kershaw
Neal Daugherty
York
Wm. W. Kuykendall
West T
Noble Coryell
Wm. L. Ellington
Martinsville
Arlie Draper
Vern J Jones
Herman C. Lambdin
Roy Pittinger
Fred M Craig
Wm R. Cale
Robert Lingafelter
Chas H. Gamron
Yale
Owen McGee
Clifford O. Kuykendall
Wm. Shawver
Harry Kirby
Cleo D. Haslitt
Dennison
Chas. Thompson
Elmer A. Mumford
Casey Chas
W. Craig
Russell C. Weaver
John G. Pollard
Casey Milo Fessenbeck
Fessenbeck
Elda H. Funk
Casey
Court House
Prof. Pollard
Martinsville Red Cross
Court House Square
G. A. R. Veterans
New National
Army High School
Big Four Station
Queens
Judge Booth
E.eeeene
Rusty Hinge
J. G. Pollard
G. Sandmeyer
New Red Cross Members urged to reach Marshall quota
The Marshall Red Cross reports new members Mrs. Brad Spencer Mrs. Wm Berner Myrtle Buyer and West Union Russell Nidey plus Mrs Henry Satzer of Dennison bringing total to 1037 with quota 1660. The First Aid class left five dollars which secretary Edith Cole turned to the chapter fund. Soldiers depart today and locals are urged to recruit at least one member next week to boost Marshall Chapter.
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Marshall
Brad Spencer
Wm. Berner
Myrtle Buyer
West Union
Russell Nidey
Dennison
Henryi Satzer
Edith Cole
Marshall Chapter
Boy Seeks Gift That Earns Real Appreciation
Fragmentary note suggests choosing a gift the recipient will value rather than a drum or flashy item. Emphasis on thoughtful presents over bells and drums.
Troops Pass Through Marshall En Route to Hattiesburg
A train carrying soldiers passed through Marshall Thursday night heading to the Hattiesburg training grounds in Mississippi. Among the troops was Will Ehrhardt, son of Rev. L. J. Ehrhardt, formerly of the city, serving as a private in Troop C, 1st Squadron Indiana Cavalry.
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Marshall
Hattiesburg
Miss
Will Ehrhardt
Rev. L. J. Ehrhardt
Indiana Cavalry
City Council Rejects Gas Main Dig Up Request
Mr Sloan of Robinson, owner in Wabash Gas Co, pressed to dig up gas mains except under paved streets. The council refused, warning of a possible legal fight. The firm plans a Robinson gas plant selling at 110 per 1000 feet, but won't extend to Marshall now. The water plant issue led to higher meter and flat rates. Frank A. Robinson joined the library board. Community Club won street rights for Oct 18 20 fair.
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Mr. Sloan
Robinson
Wabash Gas Co
Sloan
Wabash Company
Marshall
Frank A. Robinson
J. K. Kerr
Court and Commerce Mix In Small Town Ledger
New circuit court cases include Clarence Prevo versus Paul Kuhn and Co in assumpsit and Addie Low versus Lawrence Low in divorce. War divides business as Elmer and Wilbur Huppert of Marshall open an auto garage in Casey. Elmer ships out today, Wilbur heads to Detroit for factory work. Edna Stateler wed James Kees at Ft Clark Texas after a courtship begun in Paris. The wedding surprises York friends as the couple plan to live at Ft Clark. Old Methodist church at York rededicated with speeches by Bradbury and Gorham. 85 year old Mrs. Josephine Laka attends along with visitors from several towns.
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Elmer
Wilbur Huppert
Marshall
Casey
South
Wilbur
Detroit
Edna Stateler
Henry Stateler
San Antonio
Texas
James Kees
14Th Cavalry
Ft. Clark
Kees
Paris
Ft Clark
Yrk
Bradbury
Robinson
Old Town
Mary, Gorham
Marion
Ind
Josephine Laka
York
West Union
Hutsonville
Robinson, Marion
Sullivan
Watch the Label Renewal Notice for Subscriptions
The notice reminds readers to check subscription expiration dates printed after their name. Renewals should be sent promptly to avoid interruption, as all subscriptions discontinue at the paid-for term’s end.
Clark county bond election set to fund Old National Road
Letter from Rodney Bell explains Clark County Board approved a special election for October 23 to vote on 112000 bonds to build the Old National Road through the county. A specific road strip must be described to meet law, bonds run ten years, with option to retire after two or three years using state funds. If approved, entire county mileage will be improved and money will be allocated across the road. Also notes Martinsville area improvements and a Sunday School Convention in Darwin on September 23 with program details.
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Paris
Clark County Board
Clark County
Indiana State Line
Martinsville
Rodney Bell
Evangelical Church Announces Midweek Prayers and Sunday Services
Wednesday evening service at 7 15 asks all ages to join at Marshall church with prayer and preaching in Emanuel church Grand Turn. Friday conference follows the service. Sunday morning preaching by the pastor and 7 15 Sunday evening communion conducted by Eld 8 Beam Gartner.
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Marshall Church
Emannuel
Eld
H! Beam Gartner
Emanuel
Grand Turn
J. L. Buyer
Farmer Dies After Wagon Struck by Van Dinlia Train Near Greenup
Near Greenup, farmer Cisir Layman was killed when his wagon collided with a passing train on a siding. He died instantly along with the two horses pulling the wagon. He leaves a family.
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Cisir Layman
Greenup
Hla
Chicken Supper Fundraiser Announcement by St Mary's Ladies
The ladies of St Marys announce a chicken supper fundraiser to support church activities. Event details are incomplete but emphasize community involvement and parish support.
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Ladies of
St Mary's
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Norman Bennett
Keithley
Bennett
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High School News
Marshall Township
Reiner
University of Illinois
Temple
Robert Lovett
Illinois University
Woodford Burnett
Carnegie Tech
Mary Hogue
Ina Whiteside
Oxford College
Alice Tyler
Gladys Sullins
Bess Garver
Indiana State Normal
Rachel O'Rourk
Eastern Illinois State Normal
Alma Read
Lucille Smitley
Ruth Knipe
Sidney Cox
Stanley Richards
Helen Purcell
St. Mary’s Church
J. A. M. Wilson
Camp Taylor
Clark, County
Red Cross
Gas Company
Clarence Prevo
Paul Kuhn & Co
Addie Low
Lawrence Low
Darwin
Frakes
S. 3
W H Stephens
Frank Hurst
S&s
H. R. Williams
S.S
Thos Fishback
J. W. Adama
Dan Beltz
Evangelical Church
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