Indictments Reported in Lanark County Court
The article details 16 indictments returned by a grand jury including charges against Henry Grove former police chief and others. It notes arraignment, bond set at 800 to 5000, and that several defendants face theft and related counts. Court adjourned with jurors to report again next Monday.
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Coane
Lanaik
Kanneth
Mick Vt
Elmar Wille
Blan
Clark Bucl
Chareed
Kuhlemeit
Cnet
Fudee
Henry Grove
Wong
Correll Caue
Owenis
Bern Bald
Aresan
Lanark
Albert Manus Escuses
Special vote ballots listed for judicial circuit race
The article notes printing twelve thousand five hundred ballots for a judicial circuit special election. Two candidates vie for a vacant post: Leon Ash of Olfton on the Republican ticket and Louis A Nack of Galena on the Democratic ticket. The ballot distribution covers many precincts with counts, though officials expect turnout to vary by precinct and jurisdiction.
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Croll
Daviess
Cylin
Fellows Washiniton
Woodland
Rock Cook
Rock Creek
Coarsoil
York Township
Ieeline
Shi Jusheal Post
Leon Ash
Olefton
Twket
Louis A Nack
Galena
State Radio Broadcast Alerts Wanted Man
A Tuesday morning statewide alert from the state highway police radio station in Sterling says HP Martin, about 55, is wanted in Mt Canell for failing to pay his hotel room rent at a Mt Carrell hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broaktaut Tush
State Highway Police
Sterling
HP Martin
Mt Canell
Falme
Mt. Carrell
Boys Lead Gills Twit Ve To Five In This County
In a county race the Gills team led by star guard Ve and fellow players Jat and Peat won by five points. The result boosted the county standings and sparked celebrations among local supporters.
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Teto
GILLS
Deaths in Carriage Crash Spill Across 24 County Roads
A list of local obituaries and death notices appears, naming numerous residents and families from Milledgeville and surrounding areas. Names include Mer 2 and Daven Foyay, with references to Pitts, Spates, and Carroll among others. The notices mention cemetery placements at Panark and Milledgeville area churches, reflecting a broad roll of recent deaths and funerals.
First Real Snowstorm of the Year Impacts Community Areas
A brief snow event early Thursday deposits nearly two inches in parts of the city with plows operating and traffic limited by slick conditions. Temperatures drop below normal as wind and frost challenge homes, while some western regions record up to five inches of snow amid intermittent sunshine following milder days.
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Ale Gural
Cordat
Ely
United
Ucatec Fa
Miami
Hainess
Lanark Colt Show Winners Announced In Local Event
The Lanark Colt Show concluded with a list of winners led by Chiade Cook’s entries. Judges praised performance as Cols and ponies competed, with several 2 year old colts and matching shirts noted.
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Lanark
Chiade
Wwe
Howland Seennd
George Sommieg
Mystery animal hunt leaves town with few clues
Report from a northern town details a pursuit of an unknown creature described as a mystery animal. The effort involves locals including individuals named Schr, Caine, and Steven, but no trace was found after weeks of searching, leaving the town without a clear conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Havasten
Chales
Youden Caine
Steven
Bait Tite
Adin Iis
Vai
Erdmeier to Head Farm Group Here in County History
A report details Erdmeier's appointment to lead a county farm committee with local officials and community groups. The piece lists members including Henry Volta Woodland, Sion Washington, and others from various committees. It notes a farm mapping effort and a school session for free programs, with names tied to local offices and organizations.
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Erdmeier
Lane
Teabton Poli
Ov Lu A
Henry Volta Woodland
Washington
penorGeas
Wis
Lhes County
Cleetad i Rich
York
Rudolph
Ottoswat
Ehownts
Adulph Gerageameel
Arnold Phau
Heng Pighn
Miles S$ Rogers
John M
McGleary
Ieihut J Cheeseman
Rail Valuations in Carroll County Decline for 1937
Carroll County assessments show railroad property values for tax purposes drop from 1936 levels per a state tax commission report. The Chinzo Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line is assessed at 2 579 706 this year vs 4 1655 mehr. Chicago Burlington and Quincy at 2 150 552 this year versus 3 123 055 a year ago.
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Caroll County
State Tax Commission
Walter Watson
Mes Roosevelt Rides Zephyr Toward Dubuque
Mas Fumblin D Roosevalt rode the Bulington Zephyr from Oregon to Chadwick last Thursday en route to Dubuque to fill a speaking engagement. She sat in the engineer's front compartment and enjoyed the swift run at about 90 to 100 miles per hour.
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Mes Roosevelt
Zephyr
Dubuque
Roosevalt
Savanna
Tiaimmen
Oregon
Chadwick
Mrs Roosevelt
Salesman Dies at Wheel Near Shannon on Wednesday
Raymond Perry, 47, a Cin cinnati cookie salesman, died suddenly at the wheel of his auto near Shannon Wednesday. The car left the road and plunged into a ditch but sustained little damage. Death appeared to be heart related. Akins and highway police reached the scene and the body was taken to Forteston funeral home for services.
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Shannon
Raymond Perry
Cincannul Ohio
Wheil al Inscar
Shannon Jask
CIA
Sh J C Akins
Ole County
Kurone
Fotteston Funeral
County spelling contest date moved to Saturday
County votes set for December 7 with 12500 ballots ordered for Carroll precincts. Absentee ballots must be secured by December 4 for those out of county. Lions Club WLS tryout December 6 7 and 8 invites nearby communities. First snowstorm of season expected Thursday. highway crews mobilized. Vital statistics list October deaths lead. seventeen county births. J W Erdmeer re elected county agricultural head. other officers noted. Lanark indictments and crimes noted. Lanark youths face larceny charges.
December 4 Last Day To Get Absentee Ballots
Voters absent from the county on December 7 for the special election to fill a circuit judge vacancy must request ballots. Applications must be received by December 2 if in person. Oregon Republican Leon A Zh campaigns against Louis A Nach of Galena, Democrat, for the bench.
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Mide
Leon
Campapning
Louis A Nach
Galena
Manus Grants Divorce in Savanne Woman Case
Judge Albert Manus grants divorce to Mrs Margaret Allen of Savanne from Frank J Allen of Cheap and tea com. The decree was issued Wednesday, November 17, by the court.
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Savanna
Margaret Allen
Savannte
Frank J Allen
Cheap and Tea
Albert Manus
Dey
Early Settlements and the Grapevine Groves of Daviess County
The article recalls the lure of unknown lands drawing settlers to Daviess county starting with La Seine’s 1700s lead discoveries, ways of travel by oxen and river routes, and the move from New England and Pennsylvania. It notes the last settlements near groves for shelter and fuel, the dangers of prairies, and the slow building of cabins. It mentions Savanna’s 1829 arrivals from lead mines and the spread of settlers from south and east toward Elkhorn Grove, with a lead to a continuation on the back page.
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la Seur
Daviess County
One Lear
Galant
Wade
New England
Pennsylvania
Imeany
Mienus
Ohio
Indiana
Savanna
Elkhorn Grove
John G Oyings
Mt Carroll
Carroll County
Navy
Galent
Marshall B Pierce
Bond County
Savanna WLS Talent Show Tryouts Open to Nearby Artists
Savanna Lions Club hosts three night tryouts at Lincoln School gym for talent from Savanna and surrounding communities. Auditions on Nov 29 30 and Dec 6 7 8 feature impersonators singers instrumentalists and duets under Miss Mary Ohara from Prairie Farmer WLS Community Service. Local acts may vie for a broadcast plan with Old Time square dancing and community singing as special features.
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Big Prairie Parmer Wls
Savanna
Lincoln School
Prairie Farmer Wls
8Th Street
Chicago
WLS
Savanna Lions Club
Mary O'Hara
Prairie Farmer Wls Community Service Department
Anelu Ena
Lulu Belle
Ole Johnson
George Gobel
Hem Hornsbuchle
the Lazy Farmer
Joe Ramblers
Hoosier
Hot Shots
Patsy Montana
Red Foley
Skyland Scotty
Athwe
Murray is corn sealer for Carroll county
Eugene Murray, York township farmer, is named the official Carroll county sealer for the 1937 corn loan program. The county warehouse board will administer loans. Farmers file applications at Mount Carroll office. the sealer measures cribs and samples corn for moisture and quality, then bushel counts are computed and warehouse certificates issued. Start date hoped by December 1.
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Eugene Murray
York
Carroll County
County Agriculture Association
Dec J
York Township
Murray
Ralph Yahiney
Wilkridgeville
County Agricultural Conservation
Mount Carroll
County Warehouse Board
Tri County Schoolmasters Meet in Hanover
Members of the Tri County Schoolmasters Club will meet Thursday evening December 2 in Hanover WF school auditorium. Haffmann of Savanna leads the program. A motion picture Hit and Run Jr vex will be shown and a state highway department representative will give a talk as part of the program.
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Tri-County
Schoolmasters Club
Hanover
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RIAL
Phage
Sometom
Yohia
Mse Nohouy
Columm
Shymbane
New York
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Judicial
Chence
Dee
Auta
Reyentton Veao
Ali
Owen Talbott
Donald Bern
Wes Catherime
Willy
Panark
Appia
Chi Be
Mil Wilmer Anderson
Milledgeville
Kili
Mystery Animal
Abee Liengood
Milledge
Skimers
Savanna Lions Clubs
J W Erdmeer
Manus
Lions Club
Carroll
Agriculture Association
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