County taxes show $56,696 in back taxes owed
A long county treasury report details back taxes and costs totaling $68,645.00 on forfeited lands, with $56,096.12 in taxes and $11,948.68 in interest and costs for 1930 to 1933. It notes 12 percent interest on forfeitures and lists township figures and participating towns. Citizens may contact Mrs Margileth, Mr Fetterolf, or County Treasurer Frank Ross for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer
Acethur Ferterolf
Blanche Margileth
Frank Des
Carroll County
Met. Carroll and Savanne
Savanna
Carrol County
Washington
York
Mt. Carroll
Woodland
Freedom
Salem
Rock Creek
Cherry Grove
Shannon
Lima
Elkhorn Grove
City of
Salem Township
Chadwick
Fair Haven
Lanark
Shannon Township
City of Savanna
Savanna Township
Thomson
York Township
Mt.Carroll
Margileth
Fetterolf
Frank Ross
Spring Valley Community Activities and Local Visits
Community items include Spring Valley Communion at Spring Valley Presbyterian church on Sunday morning, Mrs Gus Ewers hosting NG club Thursday afternoon January 16, plus several local visits. Noted are measles in the school district and multiple residents and guests visiting at local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley Presbyterian Church
Gus Ewers
Jane
John Eissen
Spring Vailey
Jane Lamb Hospital
Stans Melecho
Karl
Ghicarn
Francis Rook
Kenneth Hammer
Dan Hedsins
Suneday
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Fred Hammer
M. R. Buikema
Laurel Leith
Charles Mckee
Unionville
Renard
Allison Knox
LaVerne
Givens
Wi Letcher
Wm Arcicher Sr
Midsdorelinc
Vinegar Fill School Class Report and Notable Names
A fragmented school report lists students such as Lysle Ginther, Marion Olsen, Mare Olsen, Kaelin QGoen, and Evelyny Dune as present in the first hour, with several absences noted. It mentions a Christmas gathering, and credits Veryle Ginther as teacher with arithmetic and spelling results, plus leaders Manon Olsen and iGirthe Beckenkeller in a new jaoelline cant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanes
Hei
Lyele Peltz
Mare Olsen
Kaelin Qgoen
Resell Milter
Vorghe Byeelyt
Cueille Msson
Katherine Olsen
Lyte
Veryle Ginther
Manon Olsen
iGirthe Beckenkeller
Lysle Foltz
Mervley Ginther
Kathyrine Glen
Marion Olsen
Sanme Chiuus
Frances J Linder
Fred Peters
Donna
Ivanos
Jon Larsoty
jMre
Thilip Queekhoerner
Repertyor Voryle Gintherg
Clara Jh. Daehler
Weathered roads and illness plague Sandridge area
Weather and illness disrupt Sandridge travels as measles and sickness keep many pupils home and soaking roads slow travel. Ice-harvesting and limestone work begin as farmers prepare for spring, while local talk on politics and radio remarks stirs opinion. Mary Mackay of Mt. Carroll dies after long illness, funeral held. Harriett Connell also noted as gravely ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre
Bose
Earl Rupple
Alosquite Hill
Savanna
Sandridge
Illinois banks pay large dividends in 1934 closures
State auditor records show closed Illinois banks paid a total of 16.8 million pounds in dividends during 1934 to cover nearly half a million depositors across 241 banks outside Cook County. The largest payout reached 755,064.74 at Ridley Farmers State Bank in Springfield. First Carroll County State Bank of Mt. Carroll issued a significant dividend as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timse
Edward J. Barrett
Cook County
Ridsely- Farmers State Bank
Springfield
Argo-F and Savouis relatives host newlyweds next week
Argo-Fa Louis Mussinger and relatives Mr and Mrs Qeei Green plan a home welcome for the newlyweds next week at Pied Nipe party. Mrs Waller Severance suffered neuritis in recent days. John Connell of Mr Caroll mourned by many in Argo. Cecil Mitchell and family visited Chand Mound on Sunday. Floyd Kness, now in Morrison, earned blue ribbons at shows including Sterling. Trinsam Farm on Route 78 sold to Mr Newcomer. Queekhoerner family to relocate. Farm bureau gathering at Shannon drew attendees amid dense fog with several near accidents but no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Mussinger
Savouis
Qeei Green
Waller Severance
John Connell
Caroll
Argo
Cecil Mitchell
Chand Mound
Tia
Floyd Kness
Morrison
Stramyky
Savane
Trinsam Tarn
Newcomer
Phil- Jin Queekhoerner
Farm Bureau
Shannon
Abta
Walter Martin
Ian Isunday
Harold Vallin Freeport
Royal Neighbors
Frank Fitch
Merle Yeager
Guy Wolf
Hettinger
N. D
Glen Zugschwerdt
Savanna Land
First Brethren Chi
Robert Sargent
I. B. Rahn
Sparr
Lotz
Bank
Thay Wil
John K. Morris
Chicago
Morris
Raysrond Zier
Mt. Morris
Zier
Tehared
Helen
Lew Batfly
iHeath
Laura Senneff
John “Bud” Barber
Thursas
Michael
Fred
Lena Were & Ing
Jennie Klome
He C. E .Polo
Polo
Jocal
Officers Men's Relief Corps
Will
J. L. Hoak
Ibeen
Harve Lindsay
R. Lower
Withowa
Clarence Grove
Butters
Robert
Paul Fatrath
Mt. Carroll
Rettee
Harry Gossard
Reral 1 J
Rober Raymon
Zier Delive
Hold on to your hens for better egg prices next spring
A poultry market note urges readers to keep their hens despite current lower egg values. It cites reports from 52 produce dealers showing hens priced higher than a year ago, with futures pointing to a strong price rebound next season. The writer warns against selling poultry now, noting higher hen prices and substantial past gains, predicting a prosperous year if hens are kept.
Census of Agriculture Urges Farmer Cooperation
The article stresses earnest farmer cooperation for the Census of Agriculture begun Jan 2. It outlines benefits for government programs from Agricultural Adjustment, Federal Emergency Relief, and Farm Credit administrations. Plans aim to enumerate over 1 million farms by month’s end, urging farmers to study the questionnaire and have ready answers when visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Milledgeville Birthdays Marked at McKeane Home
A Sunday birthday supper honored Marjorie Zugschwerdt and Margaret McKeane with family and friends from Lanark, including Glen and Donald Gugschwerdt, Elmer Zugchwerdt, Leo Bushman, Marian Auguschwerdt, LaVonne Auguschwerdt, and others. Milledgeville area events include Clover Club plans, church classes, and local notices from January through February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeane
Melvin McKeace
A. Waties
Marjorie Zugschwerdt
Margaret’ McKeane
Glen Gugschwerdt
Donald
Lanark
Elmer
Zugchwerdt
Leo Bushman
Marian
LaVonne Auguschwerdt
Clover Club
Methodist Church
William — Litwiller
Dwain
R. C. DeWalt
Albany
DeWalt
Ruby Sunderland
Gleaner
M. E. Church
Frankie Auraud
Hummel
Milledgeville
W. J. Hummel
Nummel
Carroll County
O. E. S School of
Masonic Hall
Rhea. Dahl
Savanna
Lanark Notes and Local Deaths in Alabama Accident
Former Lanark resident Mrs. Ralph Renner died instantly in an Alabama car crash near Bloomington. Her husband suffers serious injuries in Bloomington Hospital. The Renners were well known locally. Also, Pete Carpenter broke a leg loading wood after a log rolled onto him. Carl Klenz aided and Dr. Seyfarth set the injury. Announcements cover local travels, the shipping association’s stock cars, and upcoming Lanark Mutual Telephone Co meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Rahn
Ray Rain
Milledgeville
Shumsay State Bank
Rabe
Coleta
Slang
Plas Knox Agency
Mizzbeth Vinson
Divers Crauchord
Clyde Young
Charles Matra
Lanark
Yours
Gwendolyn Fenton
Freeport
Vinson
Deaconess Hospital
Youngear
Martz
Sterling
Elizabeth Leland
Albere Johnson
Jin Sterling
Leland
Dee
Hagerstown
Alice Johnson
Bessie Mortagnne
San Bernadino
California
Charles
Batavia
Frances
Alto
Ralph Renner
Bloomington
Renner
Chadwick
Pete Carpenter
Carl Klenz
Seyfarth
Carpenter
H. A. Gossard
Aanark
Herry Schoen
Lanark Mutual Telephone Co
Local school news highlights student programs and community notices
The Latin class presented a program after holidays featuring a Latin prologue by June Baker, a Roman wedding sketch, and songs translated into Latin. Basketball games against Shannon and solo opponents were discussed with player talks and a brief pep meeting. Various local events, visits, and notices from schools and clubs filled the week, including teacher meetings, illness updates, and community happenings around Lanark and Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Baker
Barbera Garner
Ruth Rupp
Teddy Lego
S Row
Atrium
Sweetie Poe
Pep Merting
Thoreday
Shannon
Olo
Donald Bowers
Myron Gomez
Randall Warfe
Roger Collins
Eddie Flickinger
Wierson
L. Wiersom
Stern'Reacoe
Steriime Hick School
Kenneth Sterling
Mr. Ward
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Spring Valley
Frankie
Jey
Radi
America
Robert Mackay
Susan Mackay
Earl Bupple
Mary Mackay
Harriett Connell
Mary
Mary Mackard
Jose Place
John
Katherine Ruppie Mackay
Duncan
Katie
Peabody
Highland Home
Illinois
W. A. Brand
Edma
B. W. Hackman
Rockford
Bammen
Hackman
Mitledgeville
J Rockford
Free Press
A. T. Cowan
Glendale
Calif
Cowan
Tri-County Press
Ida
Oak Park
Gilbert
Waldo
Honolulu
Hawaii
George Teets
Florence Teets
Helen Mary Knox
Lucille Stouffer
Dixon Hospital
Michael Reese
Stouffer
Sidney Milroy
Sidney Mol
Fulton Cagters
Christian Endeavor of the Brethren Churches
Mason Coleman
Helen Henne
Arnold Reitt
Mars Loviee Meyer
Betty Peterbaugh
Mt Vernonta
Tree College
Cedar Rapids
Mra
A_ W. Nicholas
Hi.h. Nicholas
Michele
Bert Cleverman
Wiliam
Astera Tex
Smders
Wiliam Sell
John Holland
J. William Collin
Geo. B. Teets
George B. Teets
Teets
Milledgevile
Thancon
Poin
Highway Department
Oregon
Iit
Pole
Ithrough Milledeeville
Jarus
Chicars
Sfuture
Carrell County
Pblic
Milledgeville News
Roth
June Rahn
Lambda
Ralph He
Lesven
T. A
Monda
Mona
B. F. Schafer
Fry
Schafer
Ray Hawk
Loca Brunner
Skidler
Si Vand
Shinner
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