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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1909
Page
1
A recent robbery at the Vau e station was repeated at the air station Thursday night. The masked robbers demanded money and private papers, forced the desk drawer, opened a safe in the office, and escaped with just over $20 before fleeing.
Long Beach March 31 1909 update from the Déar Heralds lists Marshall area residents and events. Notes social calls at Downeys and Griffiths, Nell Greenough now Helen Moore in Denver, visits near Seal Beach, Santa Ana funeral, balloon ascent crowds and beach day. Mentions ranch notes, crops, fruit prices, and local commerce in Marshall and surrounding towns.
The Marshall city council unanimously adopted the west side sewer district ordinance amid remonstrances from 125 property owners. The body also admitted John Weir's South Park addition, discussed abolishing the city marshal, and appointed an acting mayor, with Mayor Bell signaling his departure after praising the sewer project.
The piece weighs apple prospects in Wyoming noting a likely absence of apples due to previous drought and poor fruit set. It suggests spraying may curb insect damage and that forecasts are cautious, acknowledging uncertainty and avoiding premature frost warnings.
A big lot sale on March 10 offers eight blocks of residence land on Musselman street with 60 foot lots valued at 200 each. Terms are 150 down and 1.50 weekly with no interest or taxes until paid. Registration opens April 10 for white residents over 17 at the Lockard Building for a free 60 foot lot giveaway.
Reportedly a high school game was postponed with discussions to reconsider next steps. The fragment hints at a tied result between two teams and mentions readiness to reassess conditions and scheduling.
Real estate transfers record several transactions including JB LeMay to W W Abraham for Lot 8D Dunlays, Casey area. J Kite to George Kite at West Union for $300. Daniel H Kite to Elizabeth Gallatin with fraction w% ne ny 23 10 14 for $1. Hannah A Porter to Grover Weav… and other entries unclear due to damaged text.
Marcus Block and Olive Block sue to set aside deeds to the New Archer House property, trading for Ella Zimmerly stock in Paris Bridge Co. They claim Omer Elledge and Paul Burkey misrepresented the stock value and company assets including debts of about 19000, cash on hand, and material value. They seek injunctions and to place all parties back to status quo.
Read how the new east side sewer project advances with a large crew at work this week. Concrete tile making features prominently as contractors use a patented device to cast 90 foot sections with reinforced concrete cores, aiming to give Marshall the town’s best sewer system for its size.
The Illinois petroleum industry shows a rising trend with more wells slated for completion as weather improves. Operators from Oklahoma are shifting to Illinois to invest in wildcat drilling and established fields, aiming for higher production from multiple pay sands and longer well lifespans. Crawford and Lawrence counties report most wells, totaling 70 with production around 4655 units.
The Indiana Evangelical Association met in Elkhart for its annual gathering. ministerial appointments for Evansville district include Baumgartner at Loutaville, Braeckley at Loisville Mission, Zechiels at Rockport, Medt at West Galemssz, Feller at Lancaster, Reichelpoehler at Enterprise, and several others listed with towns such as Huntingburg, Terre Haute, Elberfeld, Mt. Carmel, Grayville, Carm., and Olney.
Amid a series of local party realignments, Republicans retain a Denver six seat majority. Voters shift strategies as Democrats gain in Auburn and Westfield precincts, with Parker Dayton Beanery and Douras showing mixed results and no clear mandate emerging.
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