County Board Discusses Patrols and Road Contracts
The board of supervisors in session Monday empowered the road committee to study pavement patrols with motorized cops. A resolution urged Pennsylvania Rail Road to place a night watchman at the Martinsville crossing after a local fatality. Roy Wells won a state aid road contract for $3,610.50. Findley & Co. secured Reynolds bridge work at $3,900 pending bond. Salaries for county officials were unchanged. Edger county lowers, Coles county raises reported.
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Pennsylvania, Railroad
Martinsville
Edward L. ‘Turner
Ives
Connelly
West Union
Roy Wells
Reynolds Bridge
Douglas Township
Findley’ & Co
Board of Review
Board of Supervisors
Edger County
Coles County
Qubellehon
Poultry Premia and Juries Noted in Annual Levy
A historical report records a $200 amount for poultry premiums as part of an annual levy. The piece also notes that the grand and petit jurors were selected for the term, reflecting a civic process described in the period.
Martinsville Cancels Water Contract Amid Protection Concerns
Martinsville City Council, minus the mayor and city attorney, votes 5 to 1 to cancel all water system arrangements. The city bonds for the waterworks are relieved, a special assessment planned, and insurers withdraw. Residents decry loss of fire protection and sanitation while a Mattoon lawyer drafted the ordinance.
Surprise 45th Birthday Party for Deputy County Clerk
Friends and relatives gathered at Hyo Lich Lichtenberger home Thursday evening for a surprise party honoring the deputy county clerk on his 45th birthday. A 6 30 p m supper followed by music and games capped the celebration with attendees from Indianapolis and local families.
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Hyo-Lichtenberger
A. Thomas
Indianapolis
Martha Lichtenberger
Anna “Switzer
Sarah Alligon
H. &. Landreth
Charles, Sullivan
Jennie Smith
Frank'Rhoads
Jesse Norton
Herry Horner
Jon Ellington
John Sullivan
Paul
A0 Gehoy
Marto
Heber Nash
Nellie Hooals
Michlel Cooper
Misa Wig
Jorino
Monteer
Pete Weser
Ana* Mee
Roa Raes
Tanya
Vacation solitude and the lure of the woods in Petoskey
In a reflective column from Petoskey Michigan dated Sept 13 O A Keiser muses on vacation, hay fever, and the need for solitude. He contrasts crowded scenes with quiet shores, seeking freedom from urban fatigue and the pull of modern chatter.
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Keiser
Herald
Petoskey Shores
O. A. Keiser
Petoskey, Mich
Kuppenheimered
Timothy Catarrah
Watik
Wala
Forest
The Industrial Struggle and the Public Interest
A reflective piece argues that industrial life masks the spirit and breeds conflict between labor and capital. It discusses corporate power, watered stock, and public harm, urging reforms and cautious organization to protect societal welfare.
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Ite
Lfe
New York
Harvesting of Soy Beans Now Dominates Clark County Farms
Farm advisor Merritt notes soybeans have a prominent place in the county due to farm bureau efforts. Harvest method depends on use, with guidance for silage, hogs, western lambs, and hay.: pods should be well formed and beans plump, timing tied to corn stage, with hay harvest favored when pods are formed and leaves begin to fall.
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Farm Bureau
Worth
W. Merritt
University of Illinois
Fire near miss at city drug store last Thursday
Taubeneck and Davison heard an explosion in the back of their city drug store Thursday afternoon. A carboy of concentrated sulphuric acid exploded, but sawdust blocks and quick action prevented a larger fire. No injuries reported.
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City Drug
LeSeure Front Repainted by Ferris Twins Co
LeSeure's store front has a new look after a fresh coat of paint applied this week by the Ferris Twins Co. State Fair draws big crowds with continued activity and advertising efforts reported amid ongoing exhibits and events in progress.
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Leseure
LeSeure’s
Ferris Twins Co
Chicas
Sir ‘Garvice
Tragic Crossing Crash Kills Newlywed California Lawyer
On a Martinsville crossing near the Pennsylvania railroad an hour late, Edward L Turner a Los Angeles lawyer and his wife were hurled to death as their Ford sedan struck the grade crossing. Witnesses say the couple were driving fast and may not have heard the whistle. the engineer reportedly applied brakes. The couple had married September six in Alexandria Virginia and were en route to a new home in Los Angeles. the car bore license 76 097.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Eaward L. Turner
Martinsville
Chester Snavely
Cumberland
Seattle
Wash
Harry
Martin
Los Angeles
Alexandria
School News and Socials Highlight Darwin Area
Darwin hosts a Chamber of Commerce Band concert for library fund with over $30 raised. County Superintendent emphasizes school visitation as enrollment grows, noting Cottonwood school in Johnson township with 63 students.
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Darwin
Chamber of Commerce
Ethel Hutchinson
Cottonwood
Johnson Township
Lloyd
Baxter
Phillips
Harold ’ ‘Beaubout
James Montgomery
Ebbie Montgomery
Henry “Montgomery
Emerson Montgomery
Ray Phillips
Roy Phillips
Reba Cunningham
Margie
Dulaney
Machlan
Dennison
EB. K. Arford
Lola Kile
Mar
Susie Slusser
Sycamore School
Casey
City council stalls on pump purchase despite water threat
The water and light committee met to discuss buying a new pump but balked over type and cost. They warned a water shortage could occur soon, yet left the old pump in service awaiting a clearer plan and funding.
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Water and Light Committee
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Roy. Wells
Itenya
Pennsylvania
Marshall
Ities Farrisre
Clark ‘County
Farm Advisor
Merritt
Edward Turter
Calif
Groom
Murphy
Gourt Leyle
Agaths
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