Tax reform demand grows in Illinois as Horner faces session
Springfield reports widespread push to cut real estate taxes and shift burden to other taxpayers. George F. Harding argues lower taxes and government economy will revive prosperity, citing real estate as the main burden. The piece notes related state and national tax and banking shifts and comments on public notices and political staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Horner
George F. Harding
Chicago
Ilinois
United States
Congress
M E Church South Announces Sunday Services
Zion church holds Sunday School at 10:00 with Addis Walton in charge. Pastor preaches at 11:00 and 8:00. Epworth League meets at 7:30. Annual Conference convenes in Nashville on August 24, pastor to depart August 23. reports due to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
Addis Walton
Epworth League
Nashville
W. D. Humphrey
Community notes from SHOBONIER and surrounding areas
Several local residents travel to Centralia and Sandoval for visits and services. Mrs. C. A. Perry returns home with family after visiting Carbondale relatives. Mrs. Harry Metzger recovers from a leg fracture while Henry Heckethorn and his mother make a trip to Centralia. St Paul prairie farmer Henry Ehlert dies and is buried in St Paul. Local gatherings include a basket dinner honoring Clay Perry and his daughters and Catherine Dwyer from Seattle visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Perry
Carbondale
F. W. Sasse
Henry Heckethorn
Centralia
Harry Metzger
Henry Ehlert
St. Paul Prairies
St Paul
W. C. Perry
Annie Rawcliffe
Catherine Dwyer
Nellie
Tée
Thomas Dwyer
Sandoval
Dwyer
Clay Perry
Helen and
Irene
Seattle
Family gathering at Perry home includes many locals
Those present were Frank Perry and family, Mrs Margaret Perry of Centralia, Thomas Dwyer and wife of Patoka, Mrs Nellie F Lee of Chicago, J A Matheny and family, Edward Matheny and family, Chester Cole and family, Lucian Evans of Vandalia, Mrs Kathryn Nalley and children, Miss Emma Nalley, W D Perry and wife, Mrs Ruth Cole and children, Chris Ehrat and family, Anson Johnson, Sim Petts of Shobonier, James Boyd and family, Wm Lashley and wife of St Louis Ice cream and cake were served in the afternoon. An enjoyable time was had by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Perry
Margaret Perry
Centralia
Thomas Dwyer
Patoka
Nellie F. Lee
Chicago
J. A. Matheny
Edward Matheny
Chester Cole
Lucian Evans
Vandalia
Kathryn Nalley
Emma Nalley
W. D. Perry
Ruth Cole
Chris Ehrat
Anson Johnson
Sim Petts
Shobonier
James Boyd
Wm. Lashley
St. Louis
Local News Notes From Patoka Area Community
Lon Hazelwood and family head to Des Moines for the Rural Carriers convention. Harry Hayes reports his Buick roadster was stolen in St. Louis. Various locals visit, travel, and shop while news covers peaches, guests, and announcements including a new grandson in Carlyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Hazelwood
Centralia
Mary Carlos
Harvey Hudspeth
Dwight Day
Alma
Des Moines
Iowa
Harry Hayes
St. Louis
Ralph Hibbs
Charles Scott
el Paso
Ralph
Frank Sailsbury
Stonington
Patoka
Thos
Hayes
Vandalia
Dale Pratt
E. H. Gibbs
Wenona
Maud Carter
Venona
Ed Humstrum
Eddie Hayes
I. W. Nattier
Roy Malan
Lowell Belcher
John Lanham
Boulder
Walter Muffin
Decatur
Joe Lerner
Chicago
Mary Smith
Harold Payne
Jennie Payne
Bear Creek
Register Office
Payne
J. Waldo Baker
Salem
A. M.wilson
Dan Purcell
George Kahlert
Carlyle
Centralia and Patoka notes and local ads mixed
Sunday visitors from Centralia include L M Black and family and Anna Pugh with friends. Illinois Central agent C L Netherland visited Patoka. Vandalia adds police auto. H C Wilson joins Federal Research board. Local chatter covers politics, travel, school supplies, dill pickle mix, and shop offers.
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Vandalia
Illinois
Ark
H. C. Wilson
Federal Research Board
Kansas City Western Shooting Spree And Tax Scandal Mounts
Headlines trumpet a deadly shooting spree in Kansas City with three dead and report a large tax graft scheme in St. Clair county while alleging numerous arrests. The column references local political riders, road projects, and civic notes from Clinton County to Springfield, plus a band homecoming and a long-dead skeleton found on a state farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
St. Clair County
Chicago
Walter E. Osterholtz
West Centralia
Clinton County Sunday School Association
Osterholtz
Wamac
M. E
Clinton County Tax Payers League
Beckemeyer
Herman Taphorn
Springfield
Cairo
Carlyle
Marion County Democrat
Ramsey
I. C
St. Elmo
Tttt
Fayette
Bevis Brown
Hudspeth Couple Marks Fifty-Six Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs J S Hudspeth completed fifty six years of wedded life last Saturday and started their fifty seventh year still happy. The note expresses congratulations and best wishes for many more years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Mary Hudspeth
J. S. Hudspeth
Birthday Dinner and Social News at Brick
Mr and Mrs Gideon McKee hosted a home birthday dinner for Mrs McKee with many friends visiting in the afternoon. The column lists numerous neighbors and relatives visiting or returning to Odin area, including Jett Adams Hicks and Durbin families, plus local 4-H activity led by Dwight Briscoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon McKee
Rome Adams
Chicago
H. B. Adams
Virginia Adams
Sam Jones
St. Louis
John Hicks
Jones
Dortha Hicks
Loren Craig
Buffalo
Ill
Craig
Irene Hicks
Wash Brown
Salem
Orville Flatheree
Odin
Mildred Durbin
Harry Johnson
W. M. Johnson
Violet
Nelleta Durbin
Laura Cooley
George Robinson
Carl Adams
Mildred
G. F. Jett
Albert Galbreath
Alma
H. S. Hurd
Vernice Tate
Ruben Johnson
Wm. Kelly North
Bertha Kelly
Pearl Jackson
Jewel Jett
Ida Jett
Mr. Quick
Fairman
Patoka
Sarah Mitchell
B. W. Gruenendike
Anna Galbreath
Carrigan Church
Jim Meredith
Carrigan Ehur's
Dwight Briscoe
Dale Harker
Gene Hill
Osain
Viola
Iva Brewer Dies at 51 a Devoted Mother in Illinois
Iva Brewer born April 14 1882 Deland Pratt County Illinois died August 14 1933 at home near Vernon aged 51 years five months survived by husband William Brewer six children Leonard Sterling Northern Bert Harland Clyde Leonore two grandchildren four sisters four brothers and father in law. Funeral held Bear Creek Aug 16 at 2 pm conducted by Elder Oral Brown with burial Bear Creek cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Brewer
Andrew and
Elizabeth Shannon
Deland
Pratt County
Illinois
Vernon
Minnie Duish
Vera May
Marion Brewer
Bear Creek Buren
Oral Brown
Patcka
Bear Creek Cemetery
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Smith & Cox
Illinois News Bureau
Missouri Republican State Committee
Jefferson City
Indiana
Indianapolis
Michigan
Edeares
Kerner
Cook County
Democratic State Tax Commission
James Weber Linn
University of Chicago
Hlinois
Jacobs
Illinois Unemployment Relief Commission
Federal Home Owners’ Corporation
Samuel K. Markman
Donovan & Sullivan
Tom Donovan
Ottawa
George Scully
John Acker
Savanna
Jo Daviess
Stephenson
Carroll
Atty. Gen
Winnebago
Chicago Loop
State Department of Finance
M. E. Church South
A. L. Pugh
Century of Progress
W. L. S. Broadcasting
T. B. Walker
Francis Rogier
William Connors
Wrenshall
Minn
Stringtown
Alcom’s
Alice Anderson
Harrisburg
Ed Anderson
Shoebnier
Earnest Simcox
California
Altom’s
Bob Hayes
Lee Crawford
Keokuk
Ray Hopkins
Niantic
James W. Thompson
L. M. Black
Carl
Claud Smith
Anna Pugh
Annie G. Heckethorne
Henry
Fayette County
Peter
Altom
Fritz Reidell
Don Wilson
Lester Ballance
Marvin
Mary Hayes
Effingham
Benoist
Alcom’s. C. L. Netherland
Ilinois Central
Elizabeth Limecox
Connie Meador
West Coast
Cecil Brown
Cecil
Altoi’s
Betty Simcox
Donna Pugh
Betty
Dorsey Hudspeth
Sheldon
Marion Sligar
Marion
Marion County
Henri
Democrat
VA Brewer
R. FP. McAdams
Ferrin
Oil Road
McCormick
John Deere
Weber & Dane
Ernest Koehne
John A. Jennings
M. M. Jensen
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