United States seeks condemnation of land for Mississippi River project
In the Northern District of Illinois, the United States petitions for condemnation of unqualified fee simple title to Tracts FI-182 to FI-195 in Carroll County Illinois for Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 13. The action targets multiple parcels with detailed metes and bounds descriptions and seeks just compensation for owners and heirs listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
Cornelius D. Shoemaker
Ruth Tague
Clifford Holman
Edward Holman
W. B. Tague
Alice Holman
Lillian Stratton
Roy Holman
Esley P. Holman
Gertie Zivmann
Dera Holman
Leo Yistol
Ellen [Gristol
Clarence N. Holman
William H. Holman
Earl P. Bailey
Elvie Segal
L. B. Sears
Earl M. Myers
Ray E. Clizbe
Hazele Myers
Elsie Clizke
Mississippi River Lock & Dam
Carroll County
Illinois
Carroll
SNE
Big Slough
Tract FI-189 FI-190 FI-191 Land Parcels in Carroll County
Describes multiple Illinois land tracts in Carroll County with precise survey bearings and distances. Tract FI-189 covers about 2.2 acres. FI-190 spans 15.9 acres. FI-191 details a portion of SE section 23 in township 23 north along Jacobs Slough with measured centerline and boundary calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River Lock & Dam
Carroll County
Kinois
Carroll
Ilinois
Mill Slough
Jacobs Slough
Illinois
Township 23
Tig Slough
Hlinois
Big Slough
Property Tracts in Carroll County Illinois Questioned in Federal Suit
The document outlines land tracts in Carroll County Illinois totaling 4.9 and 13.5 acres with detailed boundary measurements and meander lines. It notes a federal suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, with a summons returnable October 21, 1940, at the Federal Courthouse in Freeport, naming multiple petitioners and government attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River Lock & Dam
Carroll County
Iinois
Carroll
Ilinois
Big Slough
Freeport
Stephenson
Hoyt King
United States District Court
Northern District of
Wm. N. Tice
Devin William J. Campbell
United States
National Cornhusking Contest Set for October 30
The 1940 national corn husking contest will be held October 30 on a 60 acre hybrid corn field owned by Henry Keppy, seven miles northwest of Davenport on Highway 74. The event runs October 27 to 30 with dedication ceremonies opening the program and a headquarters area at Ned Curtis farm adjoining the field. The national plowing match may draw teams from Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Ontario, Canada, to a nearby farm, while the husking contest crowns the final day. Mr and Mrs Milo Alford visited the John Linker home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Keepy
Davenport
Chas. S. Lewis
Ned Curtis
Lewis
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Missouri
Ontario
Canada
Malvern Church Marks 55th Anniversary With Services
Malvern Evangelical Church celebrated its 55th anniversary last Sunday with special services led by Rev. F. C. Fehr. A basket dinner followed the worship and Sunday school. A detailed history by Rev. Paul Farley covered Fair Haven Morrison Mission and Malvern’s church growth from 1857 onward, noting key figures, buildings, and later transitions to Greenwood. Only Cora Eshelman, now Mrs. Cora Davis, attended the anniversary among the early members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Evangelical Church
Lastunday
F. C. Fehr
Nown
Fair Haven
Paul Farley
Henry Rohland
Brookville
Fir Haven
Black Oak Grove
L. B. Tobias
J. Schmucker
Genesee Grove
Greenwood
Sehmacker
W. W. Shuler
Morrison
Wilard Morey
Wim. Detra
Cathree Horning
D. D. Leng
Wim
W. H. Fouke
Malvern
E. L
Malvery Church
David Senneff
Willard Murry
Esther Murry
Samule F. Senneff
Lilly May Senneff
Lizzie Ackerman
Amanda
Local Families Enjoy Picnic at Palisades Park
Chadwick residents Elmer Zugschwerdt and family joined Nolan Zugschwerdt and Lea Youthrey of Olin Iowa for a Sunday weiner roast at Palisades Park in Savanna. Alfred Glaw and Chicago relatives spent the weekend with William Imel family. Mary Brahmer of Sterling attended a Genkey afternoon gathering with Henry Geldmacher. Rev E O Fehr of Ridott and wife visited Ray Isenhart on Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Zugschwerdt
Billy
Margaret
Palisades Park
Savanna
Nolan Zugschwerdt
Lea Youthrey
Olin
Iowa
Alfred Glaw
Chicago
William Imel
Mary Brahmer
Sterling
Henry Geldmacher
E. 0. Fe
Chadwick Briefs Local Social Visits Across Town
Mrs Belle Hammond and daughter with Mrs Wellman Davie and Mrs Sarah Doty. Mrs L M Phillips Doris and vocal trio visit Mrs Elmer Webley and Mrs Sarah Doty. Helen Stevens Lois Brand and Eileen Recert join Mr and Mrs Elmer Webley for supper. Roy Timebaugh and Oliver Herman travel to Kansas City to buy 30 Whiteface cattle for feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Hammond
Dauhter
Fred Wolfe
Mt. Caroll
Wellman Davie
Sarah Doty
Bey
L. M. Phillips
Doris
Mis
Helen Stevens
Zion
Lois Brand
Fellner
Chicago
Eileen Recert
Grandy Center
Towa
Elmer Webley
Norman Stewart
Bari Fay
Don Clarke
van Orin
Kansas City
Steve Stenanick
Sterling
Flave Lego
Ward Weber
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Big Slouga
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Carroll Countty
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Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Milo Alford
Lavinia
John Linker
G. H. Thompson
Fulton
Walter Electric Shop
Tri-City
Malvern Church
Geyer
South Clyde
Northwestern
Illinois Utilities
Purina
M. C. Crouse
Milledgeville, Ill
Chadwick
Chadwick Briefs
Considine’s
Lincoln Way
Thomson Rendering Works
Thomson
Thomson, Illinois
Farmer’s Elevator
Russell Meyers, Mer
L. W. Keeider
Mer
the Tempta
RED Cross
Ramierke
Clinton, Lowe
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