Probate Court Sessions Sounded in January 940 Movuay
Paris Circuit Court convened for probate business this year with sessions in January and September. The report notes the presence of court officer Harry W Drake and others, detailing routines for the March Monday docket and monthly terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Hergpel
Jr Fareuit
Cath
Canetan
Jay Saya
Schwa
Harry W Drake
Thowell Matonsvile
Tatea
Allomne
Revere
Tui
Wily Gourt
Vlen Luy
Paris
Converse Frat Munday
Pie
Quinty Court Co
Vones
Mont Low
Torine
Qeywin
Death of S C Brann in East of Here
Correspondence notes Rev Kern’s regular services, local election results naming Randolph Farris as director and a schoolhouse proposal at $0,000. Several local residents attended funerals for S C Brann after his death from rheumatic heart disease, with details of the accident and coroner’s verdict.
Auburn Robert Hensley Feels Weak in Illness
Amaziah Murphy and wife attended the funeral of Barney Gill last Saturday at Grandview in Edgar County, returning home Sunday afternoon. Anne Henney To has been very sick for over four months, and Sunday presented the willful decline in health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amaziah Murphy
Barney Gill
Grandview
Edger County
Anne Henney
Local News Roundup from a Marshall Township
Fatour and Mobert Kiensley are noted in a decades old settler context. Residents attended a jet sale at Marahail on Monday. Charles Bisuing of Seelyville Ipd visited the Bastow family from Friday to Tuesday. Mayme and Mar Stevens visited from Terre Haute. J M Mellirath sought rheumatic treatment in Terre Haute. Henry Baker and wife attended a birthday surprise for W C Barlow, marking his 69th birthday. Geo W McNary received a car load of buggies. Cale Ragan met a Marshall business visitor. The Saturday school election elected three new directors W H Johnson W J Payne and Bo Freden berger. The assessor canvasses the township for worth. Mrs W J Payne remains on the alok let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Baker
Marshall
W. C. Barlow
Geo W. McNary
Cale Ragan
W. H. Johnson
W. J. Payne
Bo Fredenberger
Alok
Melrose Notes Hopeful for Fruit Year and Local Happenings
Fruit trees in Melrose are in bloom signaling a strong expected crop after past poor yields. Rev. Downey filled regular appointments at Melrose Sunday and Sunday night. The sick are improving and many church members attend revival led by Rev. Bailiff. Local farming progresses well and a good crop is anticipated. Notable visits include Chas Beckwith, Milo Baker in West Union, and Terrateau’s Milos. Community news covers farm improvements, church activities, and small local movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Melrose
Chas. Beckwith
Milo Baker
West Union
Bruce D. Evans
T. C. Bailiff
Co. M. Cornwell
Terre Haute
Roy Wells
Ren. Cheater Hix
Island Grove
Qwen Spivey
Axam Spivey
John Bigentine
Mose Harris
J.R. Trump
P.C. Hasten
J. R. Spraker
Local gossip and farm notes from a rural community
Community members visit relatives and neighbors across Paria Auburn Greenup and Battle Creek. Local residents John Vanpelt Fannie Slater Ellen Snider Ed McNary Harry Beachout and others are mentioned with visits, travel, and family ties. Orchard news notes apple bloom crops and limited fruit set with spraying planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Romines
John Husted
Helen Romines
Bonnie Shaffner
George Beachout
John, Welsh
Near Paria
Allen McNary
Auburn
Grandmna Cleaver
Will Stephens
Bacheelor Hall
Roy Romines
John Vanpelt
Greenup
Andy Slater
Local Visits Span Several Towns In Midwest
West York Burt Sabore visited relatives near Olney last week. Jane Morgan Ira York and family of Porterville visited J. T. Smith Thursday and Friday. Isaac Seymonor and his wife visited their son Rodney Bell at the University of Illinois Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Sabore
Olney
Mra
Jane Morgan
Ira York
Porterville
J. T. Smith
Isaac Seymonor
Rodney Bell
U. of I
West York Social Roundup Sees Guests From Nearby Towns
Mrs. John Rendall and daughter of Marshall visited West York friends on Saturday. Elva Bishop of Palestine is visiting West York relatives. Lawrence Newlin elected to school board. John Ferguson and family of West Union visited Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Carter and son John of Walnut Prairie visited Price Carter's on Sunday. Cary Marvin and wife of West Union were guests of C. D. Harrington. Silas Hollowell of Annapolis visited Martin Newlin. Mrs. Milton Cooper and Roy De are on the rise. Orville Drake of Indianapolis visiting his father, Thomas Whitehead. Paris, Illinois residents visiting West York friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rendall
Marshall
West York
Elva Bishop
Palestine
Lawrence Newlin
John Ferguson
West Union
Carter
John
Walnut Prairie
Price Certer
Cary Marvin
C. D. Harrington
Silas Hollowell
Annapolis
Martin Newlin
Milton Cooper
Roy de «&R
Orville Drake
Indianapolis
Thomas Whitehead
Paris
Spiketown Social Notes Record Local Visits
Spiketown Belvia Honderich is improving. A R Smith and wife of Robins visited at Dan Eckel’s. Mrs J W Young of Paria visits friends nearby. Mr and Mrs Buel Morris and Mr and Mrs Joe Steele of Marshall were guests of Dick McCarty Juvin Honderich returned to Urbana Sunday. Raleigh Vaughn has a fine new buggy. Mr and Mrs Wm Washburn and Mrs Y Young of Paris spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs M Miller. Fred Gagen is on the sick list. Fred Davidson and Myrtle visited his farm at Cap Eckel’s Sunday. Callon Rev Harry Reece for garden making. Oscar Cordey of Kansas visited his uncle Joe Glovier over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvia Honderich
A. R. Smith
Robinson
Dan Eckel
J. W. Young
Paria
Buel Morris
Joe Steele
Marshall
Dick McCarty
Juvin Honderich
Ure Bana
Raleigh Vaughn
Wm. Washburn
Y. Young
Paris
M Miller
Fred Gagen
Fred Davidson
Myrtle
Cap Eckel
Callon
Harry Reece
Oscar Cordey
Kansas
Joe Glovier
Dairy herd gains show plan boosts butterfat per cow
Mr Charles Foss of Stephenson County improved his dairy herd from 224 to 324 pounds of butterfat per cow over four years by applying Illinois Farmers' Institute advised methods. The study tracks yearly milk and fat outputs, noting enduring gaps between top and bottom halves and suggesting culling the lowest producers to raise overall herd performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Foss
Stephenson County
Illinois Experiment
Rockford
Secon
Foss
Linois Farmers’ Institute
Springfield
Lil
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Clark County Court
Proceedings list Cary Marvin as Administrator for the estate. Creditors are urged to settle debts immediately and file claims by the date stated. Attorneys Hollenbeck and Connelly are handling the case, dated the 20th day of April in the year 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fore County
Clark Nty
Macey
Dave
Perseris
Cary Marvin
Hollenbeck & Connelly
Gig Four the Card No 3
A fragment lists times 3 00 p m and 6 00 p m with nods and codes indicating a schedule note for the card game event. Details are sparse but imply event timing and identification numbers.
Unclear OCR fragment of local notices from Vandalia page
Fragmentary text appears to be a damaged local page with scattered numbers, times, and initials. Reads like a schedule or notices but lacks coherent names or events to identify. Unable to determine a clear incident, person, or organization.
Melrose Town Supervisor Reports 1908 Public Funds
Bruce D. Evans presents a detailed annual financial statement for the Town of Melrose showing receipts and expenditures of public funds for the year ending April 1908, including balance on hand and sources such as dog tax and town expenses. The document records audits, payments to officials, and specific line items, concluding with the balance on hand and official sworn affirmation.
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Clark
Melrose
Bruce D. Evans
F. M. Buckner
J. P. Am
Alex Gard
Sohe Soo
W. Lewis, Co. Co
T. Ww. Clark
Otto Jeffers
Oscar Spangler
F. M. Thompson
Iradell Bartlett
Wm. Medsker
Norman Bennett
P. F. Dodd
D. Cooper
Wm. Fowler
Bartlett
Wm. Morgen
C. B. Williams
J. M. van Fleet
F. G. Hasten
John English
Peyl Craig
Otis Jeffers
G. L. Davidson
al Thompson
Oscar Edwards
Medsker & Mauk
Cline Same
Selinoisea
Orange
T. M. Cooper
Am’t of
Balante
J. W. Lewis
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Spiketown
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Vandalia
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Services Board of Health
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Board of Health
Amy
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McDasiel
TW. Clark
Dan Woolf
W. C. Blankenbaker
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Chas. Spaugh
O. McDaniels
Robert Downes
Tom Hill
Nash Misner
F. Fesenbeck
I. B. Pendleton
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Wm. Janney
Joe
I. M. Cooper
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