Casey Leads Clark County School Tax Load for 1909
The 1909 Clark County school tax list shows Casey City School District with the highest rate and total levy. Marshall Township follows with large district taxes and builds allocations. The county comprises 158 districts with varying rates and building levies, lowest in district No. 46.
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Clark County
Bell
Casey
Marshall
Township
Martinsville
Town
Casey City
Marshall City
Western railroads adopt uniform mileage book March 1
The Western Passenger Association announces a uniform mileage book to replace all current mileage books. Selling at 40 dollars for 2000 miles, it covers varying regional rules. One coupon per mile in Indiana Iowa Kansas Oklahoma Northern Michigan Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota Wisconsin and parts of South Dakota. Five coupons for four miles or 2.5 cents per mile apply in Missouri Wyoming Texas Montana and western South Dakota. New Mexico uses three coupons per two miles.
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Western Railroads
Western Passenger Association
Missouri
Wyoming
Texas
Montana
South Dakota
Missouri River
New Mexico
Mayfield Clerk Weds Mrs Robinson After Courtship
Oscar Mason of Mayfield Kentucky applied for a marriage license to Minnie Robinson of Parker township, ending a seven year courtship sparked by Dr John F Kirksey’s earlier romance with Amanda Robinson. The ceremony occurred at Martinsville on Wednesday evening, with the couple soon departing for a wedding tour and a new Graves county home.
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Oscar Mason
Mayfield
Kentucky
Minnie Robinson
Parker Township
John F. Kirksey
Amanda Robinson
Mr. Mason
Minnie
Mason
Graves County
Martinsville
Inventions by Irwin Lester Showcased in Tuscola Farm Gear
Irwin Lester of Tuscola patenting and selling farm innovations including swinging gate wagon bed hay rack hoist and a new disc tongue. His latest device pivots and stays level, with a foot rest to prevent drooping and a deep digging action for even draft.
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Irwin Lester
Tuscola
Douglas
Hall of Fame
Americans tallest on average among races say height studies
A British authority’s data, cited by Sir William Aitken, compares average statures for national groups from 30 to 35 year olds. It claims Americans exceed Germans and English by notable margins, with Scots taller than English and shorter than Americans, reflecting “height is always an affair of race.”
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United States
England
Ireland
Germany
Boudino
William Aitken
Aunt Betsy Briscoe Dies at 42 in Westfield Home
Mrs Elizabeth Briscoe known as Aunt Betsy Briscoe died Friday at her Westfield home of pneumonia at age 42. Widow of Walter Briscoe she leaves eleven children, two of whom preceded her in death. Daughter of Andrew and unnamed Lee settlers of Clark County. Funeral Saturday from the family residence with burial in Maple Hill cemetery Westfield.
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Elizabeth
Betsy Briscoe
Westfield
Harris Poultry House Closes After Countywide Ops
Harris and Company of Casey ends poultry business after years operating many houses. F S Harris founded the enterprise at Casey but has not been involved for about three years. Bowles the manager exits to start his own venture and Frank Hitt of Casey takes over the former plant.
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Harris Poultry House
Harris and Company of
Casey
F.S. Harris
Bowles
Frank Hitt
Mrs Singleton Dies at 60 in Local Home
Mrs E J Singleton died Wednesday morning at her daughter Mrs E C Bolton's home corner 5th and Cherry street after months of cancer. She was nearly sixty. Funeral is this afternoon with burial in Marshall cemetery.
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E. J. Singleton
E. C. Bolton
5Th and
Cherry Street
Bonn
Pythian Theatre Saturday Night Shows
The Pythian Theatre offers two reels of motion pictures and two songs with dissolving views every Saturday night at 7 30 and 8 15. Two complete shows.
Mississippi River survey aims to move Cairo to Missouri
Illinois supporters push for $2 million in surveys on the eastern Mississippi between Cairo and Thebes to build protective works and prevent overflows. The plan notes the river’s bend could migrate and divert water toward the Cache River, affecting Missouri. The chairman of the Rivers and Harbors Committee has urged Congress to submit proposals.
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Napoleon
Thistlewood
Illinois
Mississippi
Cairo
Thebes
Army Engineers
Cache River
Waters Altoggether
Catron
State of Missouri
Iistesad
Ebro
Missouri
Charmanlesander
House Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Congress
Orponse
Millions in Natural Gas Industry Growth Report
A United States Geological Survey report notes natural gas production rising from 21,000 to 34,610,370 dollars in value, marking it as a major established industry. Expansion spans Appalachian fields and midcontinent and gulf regions, with use shifting to domestic consumption while industrial demand dips and prices rise.
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United States
United States Geological Survey
Pension plan retires 800 New York Central workers
Eight hundred employees of the New York Central and allied roads are retired under a new ruling that any worker reaching 70 will retire with ten years service and receive a pension. The plan costs $225,000 yearly and pays one percent of average earnings per year of service, yielding example annual pensions of hundreds.
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New York Central
Allied Roads
The
Central
Shoe Prices Rise Confirmed by National Association
The National Shoe Wholesalers Association announced Monday that shoe prices will be increased due to higher leather and material costs. The plan allows for added value per grade to offset the shopper’s burden, and the group unanimously supported repealing the hides duty.
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National
Shoe Wholesalers’ Association
Birth Record for Casey Kelley Kenney in Mantingville
Birth notice records a girl born January 1, 1910, to Richard and Lizzie Hix Pleveail. Also listed are Thomas and Mayme Kelley Kenney as the Mantingville birth entry.
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Richard and
Lizzie Hix Pleveail
Casey
Rirlan
Thomas and
Mayme Kelley Kenney
Mantingville
Marriage Licenses Granted in Various Townships
A list of issued marriage licenses includes Wm Thomas Sharkey and May Burer Marshall. Mark Haley and Mamie L Kimberlin. Clinton E Lapp and Myrtle Konkler. Ora F Fox and Viola E Clapp. Orcar L Mason and Minnie Rob inson. M DeFarland and Ethel Mcwell. Jane Hurst and Alma Daughettee. Bendamin Moore and Emma M Neeley. The notices specify partner names and townships such as Douglas, Dolson, Marshal, Johnson, Parker, Gheenup, and Mayfield Kentucky connections.
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Thomas Sharkey
Douglas
May Burer
Marshall
Mark’ Haley
Mamie L. Kimberlin
Johnson
Clinton E.lapp
Dolson
Myrtle Konkler
Marshal
Ora F Fox
Viola E. Clapp
Orcar L. Mason Mayfield
Minnie Robinson
Parker
M. DcFar
Oil field activity in Ohio hints at pipeline plans and new wells
The report notes extensive oil holdings and upcoming deals in Illinois and nearby fields. It cites Riddle Qual Company as a major producer, with plans for additional wells and pipelines, including near Pan handle areas, and mentions development in various counties with several wells drilled and pending completions.
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US Lines
Riddle Qual Company
Ilinois
Avotherdaal
Catfield
Lasinge
Eadh
Constantine
Marin
Editors in Southern Illinois face mental health crisis
Tyasi reports editors and reporters across Southern Illinois are facing crisis as Carmel Davali and Joe Paco at Wing seek treatment at the Southern Plineis hospital for the insane. Pace of Mt Vernon News was hospitalized after a court commission found him insane following a Springfield visit with Governor Deneen and threats of impeachment over bank official L. L Emerson.
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Allinois
Davali
Carmel
Thetare
Joe 1
Pac
Train Derails East of Woodbury After Track Defect
Train No 4 left the track Friday morning near Woodbury after a defective rail on the mail car caused three rear coaches to derail and overturn. Most passengers escaped with minor injuries. Mr and Mrs T S Baumes of St Louis suffered severe bruises but continued their journey.
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Woodbury
T S Baumes
St. Louis
Dan Cupid Busy Wednesday Sees Five Marriage Licenses
County Clerk J W Vredenberger issued five marriage licenses and five couples wed on the same date. Mark Haley and Minnie Kimberlin of Johnson township were married by Esquire Benson Martin. Jesse Hurst and Alma Daughett ee of Dolson township were married in the courthouse office by County Judge H R Snavely.
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J. W. Vredenberger
Dan Cupid
Mark Haley
Minnie Kimberlin
Johnson Township
Esquire
Benson Martin
Jesse Hurst
Alma Daughettee
Dolson Township
H. R. Snavely
Mrs Forbeck Breaks Leg in Morning Fall
Mrs. Forbeck suffered a simple fracture of the leg between the knee and thigh after falling from the house to the yard on Monday morning. Doctors report the injury as serious but not likely to cause permanent crippling.
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John Forbeck
High School Boys Lose to Charleston Bligh School
Friday last the local basketball team fell to Charleston Bligh School with a rough floor and high ceiling affecting play. The town plans a rematch Saturday night January 22 as Marshall hopes to reverse the score.
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Charleston Bligh School
Charleston
Marshall
Sanday Paper Triumph Lauded as Top Literary Weekly
Readers praise The Sanday Magazine of the Record-Herald as the best literary treat in the United States. Contributors include Nan Doyte Anthony Pape Jack Lendon Sewell bord Cyrus Lownscodl Brady and Shorty McCabe stories shine with high quality and sustained interest.
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Fee
Crete
Sanday
Pepulet Errealls
Coonan Doyte
Anthony Pape
Jack Lendon
Sewell Bord
Cyrus Lownscodl
Brady
Mong
Sanday Pape
Record-Herald
Shorty McCabe
Absence Raises Alarm Over Missing Elmer Rupp
Elmer Rupp, once in Arkansas then Saxon Missouri, left Saxon for home around mid November but sent no word since October 23. Family seeks clues. officials report no trace of his whereabouts and question foul play as a possibility.
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Martinsville
Elmer Rupp
Arkansas
Missouri
Saxon
The Artful Life: Poise Versus Worry in Living
Bliss Carman contrasts two temperaments the serene artist and the fretful worrier. The first masters calm energy to undertake vast tasks with steady resolve while the second frets over trivial matters, wasting energy and failing to accomplish. The art lies in composure and steady action.
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Adolster
Bliss Carman
Mutual Telephone Company Elects Directors and Officers
The People's Mutual Telephone Company held its annual meeting at the courthouse on Saturday afternoon. Wesley Beard John Lederman and E K Alford were elected directors for three years. John Hawker was elected president and Chas M Bu beck secretary treasurer.
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People’s Mutual Telephone Company
Court House
Wesley Beard
John Lederman
E. K. Alford
John Hawker
Chas M. Bubeck
Heaviest Man Peter Klee Dies in Aurora
Chicago reports Peter Klee a police magistrate in Aurora Illinois has died yesterday. He weighed about 1000 pounds and stood six feet three inches tall. Ten strong men from Aurora were chosen as pallbearers for the funeral.
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Chicago
Peter Klee
Aurora
Klees
TO STAY ON FARM Meeting notes praise for weather affected turnout
A disjointed record of a community meeting shows subdued attendance at the Parmer Institute due to last week's bad weather. Resolutions commend state and county officials, thanking the board, merchants, press, ministers, and volunteers for support and funding.
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Supervisoce der Herr
Aviare
Marunabeaes
Uherefiere Beat
Cause of Road Explosions Worries Martinsville Community
A series of explosions on the York road near Martinsville injures horses and a driver. Hauck, John Cook, and Morgan Sweet report their horses struck by blasts at similar spots, one shoe found 75 feet away. No cause yet, suspected human malicious act, calls for punishment if caught.
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Martinsville
York Road
Mr. Hauck
John Cook
Highway Commissioners
Morgan Sweet
Heirs of Samuel Smith Offer Residence for Sale
The heirs offer the deceased Samuel Smiths residence at 614 South Fifth Street a seven room house summer kitchen barn and out buildings on half a block of ground. Inquiries through Jacob Metz at 611 South Fifth.
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Samuel Smith
South Fifth St
Jacob Metz
South Fifth
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