04 Apr 1917
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR recounts tension in Washington with a district jail scene and a planned patriotic parade along Pennsylvania Avenue. The passage hints at denial of entry by authorities and concern over public order as groups seek permission to join the event.
The special session of Congress opened Monday as President Wilson pressed for immediate entry into the war. He warned of German submarine actions including sinking ships and killing crew, marking the first armed American vessel involved in the conflict.
Herald Melrose correspondent reports a lightning strike Saturday night on a large barn at the Seige farm near Hutsonsville. Two cows and eight horses were burned along with other contents of the building.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a death sentence and a person in a township with references to a jail or institution. Details are garbled with missing names and dates, making precise facts unavailable. The readable bits suggest a report on a man connected to a township and a legal action.
The note announces a civic improvement contest with prizes of 15.00 and 10.00 for first and second place. It invites farmers to express interest and contact the named gentlemen for details, mentioning shade trees and yards as focus areas.
Miss Adelaide Reed Barber dies in Whittier California. Body to be brought to Marshall for burial with funeral in Congregational church. Born February 9 1842 in Paris Ohio she led a respected life in Marshall contributing to church and community. She left two sisters Mrs Nettie Shaw and Mrs Mary Greenough and many nieces and nephews.
An obituary note reports Mrs. Margaret Delaney died at home at age 84. The brief item mentions funeral details to be announced and references a recent Friday night death with limited readable dates.
A notice invites Master Masons to an evening session at 7:30 on a yet unspecified date in April to discuss work in progress and upcoming lodge matters.
The article reports Republicans gaining a majority in the county board election with large votes, while a road improvement proposition failed by about 175. In Auburn and Douglas townships Democrats retained or gained supervisor seats, and several highways and supervisor positions shifted to Republican favorites such as Burns Hurst, Charles Thornsburg, and W. O. Slusser. A notable race saw Dave Lee of Westfield re-elected as supervisor by a large margin over William Briscoe, marking the election’s standout outcome.
West Union residents joined a community Clean-up drive led by the Household Science Club. School children formed squads with captains to ready and haul away trash while business people provided wagons and labor. After a day of hard work a parade with flags and song ended with an ice cream and cake treat for participants, leaving the town feeling improved.
Notice announces ice price increases citing coal costs and advance payment required. It states cash ice at 60 cents per 100 pounds and warns no delivery without prepaid books. Mentions Marshall Too Power Co of Springfield and a state capitulation to advance measures.
Mayor Lewis releases a statement denying plans for a broad new paving or sewer drive if reelected. He notes Main and Sixth streets are completed to the city limits and says no further paving or sewer work should occur in two years unless a majority of affected property owners petition. He labels circulating rumors as deception aimed at voters.
Illinois State University baseball team began a Saturday training trip through the southern states with Joe Davison of this city on the pitching staff accompanying the squad.
Twenty six soldiers from Sullivan Illinois National Guard arrived yesterday and guard the Vandalia and Big Four bridges north of the city. Interference with these railways could be disastrous if war starts.
The Marshall Community Club declares it is not backing any city election ticket in Marshall and that use of the name Community by a ticket does not indicate Club connection or sanction. Signed by H. R. Snavely, President.
The Marshall Household Science Club holds its regular meeting at the high school Saturday April 7 at 2:30 PM. Part I features a salad demonstration by Miss Rose and Miss Ralston in Domestic Science. Part II at 3:15 PM presents a lecture on Household Post by Prof. L. S. Reiner in Miss Archer’s room. Admission free. Everyone urged to attend.
The city council met briefly on Monday. The treasurer reported a cash balance of 18 823 dollars in all funds. The collector itemized electric current collections 1016 dollars with 686 dollars expenses and water 286 dollars with 388 dollars expenses. Election judges and clerks were appointed. The fire company can collect 22 percent on policies from local agents. The Community Club asked for city cooperation. A uniform grading and DP parking plan on new streets and trimming shade trees were authorized. The streets committee was directed to review material. Adjournment set to the evening of the 19th for the city election.
Prof R Robert Reiner reports on an upcoming Farmers' Meeting April 21 to discuss corn yield methods. Calf club efforts push for spring entries, with premiums from W Scott Matthews and Avery Pro Co. to reward calf showing at fall sales. A special train with bands and dairy exhibits will visit Marshall for the program.
The Community Club seeks reports on road dragging and related duties by township officers. Have roads been dragged as prescribed by law and who has or has not performed duties? County residents are urged to provide answers to help improve roads.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.