State Hurdles for 140 Miles of Road Bonds Delay 100 Million Plan
Frank T. Sheets, chief highway engineer, says 140 miles of the 60 million dollar program must be let before starting the 100 million program. Right of way and bids are pending on routes 3 4 7 13 14 18 20 41 and 46 with gaps totaling 90.15 miles. one gap on Route 4 through Pontiac is tied up in court.
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State Highway Department
Bart
Finois
Frank T. Sheets
Mr. Sheets
Sheets
Highway Department
Jackson
Perry
Kendall County
Pontiac
Sangamon County
LaSalle County
St. Clair County
County Court Records Show Admin Appointment and Prohibition Sentences
Estate matters include petition for administrator W Basil Wilson for Geo W Smith with bonds and burial arrangements ordered. Conservator resignations and reports in Thomas Binnion case. Prohibition Act cases: Verne and Sherman Webb plead guilty with $500 fines and six months hard labor. Walter Sondermeyer gets $400 fines and 90 days hard labor.
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Geo. W. Smith
John L. Kagy
Fred L. Wham
Marion County Barr Association
W. Basil Wilson
Thomas Binnion
Ingane
W. H. Hathaway
Sarah M. Davidson
People
Verne Webb
Sherman Webb
Salem
Vandalia
Ill
Corn Sugar Bill Advances With Large House Majority
Washington June 17 The Corn Sugar Bill passed the House of Representatives by a decisive margin and heads to the Senate where supporters expect quick passage. Proponents say it will benefit corn growers by removing labeling limits under the Pure Food Act and may boost domestic sugar production. Henry R Rathbone notes he supports the measure and offers Farmers' Bulletins to subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Henry R. Rathbone
Mrs Lester Thalman of Vandalia Dies Here
Mrs Lester Thalman of Vandalia passes away Wednesday at home. Survived by her husband and other relatives, the obituary notes services will be held locally with details forthcoming.
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Lester Thalman
Vandalia Fie
Local Girl Weds Sterling Man in Vandalia Ceremony
In Vandalia on Wednesday June 30, Miss Mae Elmore wed Clifford Engstrom of Sterling. The couple departed for St. Louis on their honeymoon. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Engstrom and works in Sterling Mfg. Co. offices. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Elmore and will live in Sterling.
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Vandalia
Clifford Engstrom
Sterling
Mae Elmore
St. Louis
Frank Engstrom
Sterling Mfg. Co
J. T. Elmore
Court Proceedings Narrowly End With Fine and Acquittal
Municipal Building court held two days of hearings this week. Lester Hathaway was fined six dollars plus costs totaling 19.25 after a Tuesday separate hearing before Police Magistrate Carter and a jury for disturbing the peace. The second day yielded not guilty verdicts for James Wasem Walter Simcox Stanley Wasem and Howard Riley.
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Lester Hathaway
James
Stanley Wasem
Walter Simcox
Howard Riley
Hathaway
Carter
Squire Ballance
Pastor R E Willis to speak on missionary trip in Pa toka
M E Church notes that pastor R E Willis returns from Russellville Kentucky pastors school and Mammoth Cave visit. He will describe the country crops schools and trip Thursday evening July 1 inviting the public to attend this church service and others.
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Russellville
Patoka
Mammoth Cave
R. E. Willis
Kinmundy Light Plant Sold to Central Illinois Public Service
A contract was signed Tuesday, June 15, for the sale of the Kinmundy electric light plant to the Central Illinois Public Service Company.
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Kinmundy Electric Light Plant
Central Illinois Public Service Company
Community Parade Promises Prizes for Parade Participants
The Patoka Elevator Co and Hills Lotre host a big Monday parade with prizes for best decorated vehicle dog girl boy baby couple animal and more. Harold Joliff and George Wasem will award at noon. Festivities include a band parade start at the elevator, noon concert, chicken dinner, speeches, games, and evening shows.
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Patoka Elevator Co
Hills Lotre
Harold Joliff
George Wasem
Patoka Elevator
Two Cans of Tomatoes Trigger Damage Suits in Tacoma
In Tacoma Washington two damage suits total 15000 stem from tomato can tampering between neighbors Frank Rotta and Louis Pulici. Rotta couple seek five thousand from Pulici while Pulici sues for ten thousand claiming assault and self defense after a hammer incident.
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Tacoma
Wash
Frank Rotta
Louis Pulici
Puyallup Valley
Rottas
Pulici
State Auto Investigator Nets Four Fines in Marion County
Auto Investigator Merry under the Secretary of State Emerson reports four fines this week in Marion County. Cecil Dodson of Salem fined $10 with costs $9.90 for fictitious license plate. W and J Johnson of Salem fined $18.25 each for no license. Dess Patterson of Odin fined $10 with costs $8.25 for using a dealer plate on a wrecker.
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Merry
Sec. of State
Emerson
Marion County
Cecil Dodson
Salem
W. and
J. Johnson
Brothers
Dess Patterson
Odin
Local I. C. Supt Promoted to St. Louis Division Head
CG. W. Shaw, formerly the local I. C. Division Superintendent, has received a promotion to Superintendent of the St. Louis Division. The new post covers lines south of Centralia and across the state into St. Louis and oversees the I. C. coal hauling expansion. Rumors say more promotions follow and a local man involved in I. C. work may be included.
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CG. W. Shaw
I. C
St. Louis
Centralia
No Nickel Delays Fire Rescue at Carthage Fair Grounds
A fire at the Carthage fair ground destroyed a stable housing 50 prize horses after four men failed to reach a telephone due to lack of nickels. The overheated store sparked the blaze. J. H. Davis and family traveled from Crescent City to Decatur earlier this spring.
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Cincinnati
Carthage Fair Ground
J. H. Davis
Crescent City
Patoka
Decatur
Illinois county fairs schedule announced by state department
The State Department of Agriculture released the list of counties, fair towns, and dates for the 102 county fairs in Illinois. Fairs run from July through September with multiple counties holding events in September and several towns hosting fairs across late August.
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Illinois State ‘Department OF Agriculture
Illinois
State Department of Agriculture
Adams
Quincy
Boone
Belvidere
Bureau
Princeton
Christian
Taylorville
Clark
Martinsville
Clinton
Breese
Coles
Charleston
Cook
Palestine
Crawford
Robinson
Cumberland
Greenup
DeKalb
Sandwich
de Witt
Douglas
Tuscola
Edgar
Paris
Edwards
Albion
Franklin
Benton
Fulton
Lewistown
Gallatin
Shawneetown
Greene
Carrollton
Grundy
Mazon
Hancock
Augusta
Hamilton
McLeansboro
Henry
Cambridge
Kewanee
Iroquois
Watseka
Jasper
Newton
Jefferson
Mount Vernon
Jersey
Jerseyville
Johnson
Vienna
Ja Davies
Warren
Kane
Aurora
Knox
Knoxville
Kankakee
Lawrence
Bridgeport
Lee
Amboy
Livingston
Fairbury
Logan
Atlanta
Macoupin
Carlinville
Macon
Decatur
Marion
Alma
Mason City
McDonough
Macomb
Menard
Petersburg
Mercer
Aledo
Montgomery
Hillsboro
Litchfield
Morgan
Jacksonville
Ogle
Oregon
Peoria
Perry
Duquoin
Pratt
Atwood
Pope
Golconda
Randolph
Sparta
Richland
Olney
Rock Island
Joslin
Saline
Harrisburg
Stark
Wyoming
Union
Anna
Vermilion
Danville
Wabash
Mount Carmel
Whiteside
Morrison
Will
Monee
Peotone
Williamson
Winnebago
Pecatonica
Woodford
el Paso
Griders Bakery Sold in Effingham to J M Prim
Greider's Bakery Inc sold their Effingham plant last Friday to J M Prim of Effingham. The sale includes fixtures and the business. the Greiders keep customers west of Effingham. Prim owns the building. Ben and John Greider plan to move to Greenville and join the Greenville bakery. Consideration not disclosed.
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Prim
Ben
John Greider
Greenville
Organist in Washington NJ offers to play for free after 50 years
James H. Johnston, organist at the Presbyterian church, says he will no longer take his $150 yearly salary earned since 1876 but will continue to play the organ without pay. He also owns a hardware store in town.
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Washington, N. J
James H. Johnston
Presbyterian Church
Johnston
Local Car Deal Sparks Family Trades and Transfers
Dean F. Blankinship of the First State Bank drives a new Essex Coach delivered by Watoka Motor Co. The Nash family joined the deal and J. W. Alexander traded the Nash for Chevrolets. George Wickersham and family of Niantic reportedly spent part of the family funds at home.
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Dean F. Blankinship
First State Bank
Watoka Motor Co
Nash
J. W. Alexander
Mass Production Tax Reform Shows Mellon Plan Impact
The article argues that Secretary Mellon used mass production economics to lower taxes and boost federal revenue. Lower rates encourage investment in productive enterprises, expanding taxable income and assets. It urges states to adopt similar low-rate policies to attract capital and grow local tax bases.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Treasury
United States
Aged Alma Resident Dies After long Illness
Elizabeth Ann Black, 88, of Alma Illinois died June 26 1926 at home after years of asthma and suffering. She married Eugene W Black in 1883 and leaves a daughter Frankie DeWeese four brothers and a sister plus six grandchildren. Funeral held at Alma Methodist Church conducted by Rev Monroe Smith with burial in Alma Cemetery.
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Elizabeth Ann
Wm. Perry
Rebecca Shultz-Frizzell
Alma
Eugene W. Black
Frankie DeWeese
Ill
Helen Virginia
George
Black
Jesus
Alma Methodist Church
Monroe Smith
Patoka
Alma Cemetery
Card of Thanks for E. W. Black and family
The family expresses deep gratitude to all who assisted during the illness, funeral, and burial of their wife and mother E. W. Black.
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E. W. Black
Girls Auxiliary of Baptist Church Plans July Activities
The Girls Auxiliary met at Miss Rose Chandler's home with five members present. The next meeting is scheduled for July 16 at the city park. A special GA song will be sung at church services Sunday morning July 4.
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Rose Chandler
G. A
John Jennings Family Spent Monday With Floyd Davis
John Jennings and family spent Monday with Floyd Davis in a social visit as noted in local records. The account highlights a brief gathering and mentions no other activities or events.
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John Jennings
Floyd Davis
Wikt He
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M. E. Church Notes
Kinmundy
Parade
Odette
Paul Kramer
Harmon Etter
First Baptist Church of
Fred Black
I. C. Supt
Oagaiist
OF the Baptist Church
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