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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1915
Page
3
Fragmentary railway timetable shows various train numbers and times between Vandalia and Cincinnati with incomplete entries and unclear remarks. The readable parts indicate numbered trains and approximate hours but lack full schedule clarity.
A detailed stallion prospect describes a three year old Standardbred trotter standing about 15 hands with 1100 pounds weight and maturity near 46 hands. Sire Exponent 2.11% 180, dam Topeka Lady and noted lines include Bingen and Strathmore with champions listed. Farm at Marshall North of Clarksville. season 1915 to be at West End Wagon Yard Marshall. Stand $17.50 and discount if paid within 30 days. limited to 25 mares. address Ross Buckner Route 4.
The piece recalls the April 9 1865 surrender of General Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox and the events surrounding Grant's terms of paroled officers and men, the meeting at the McLean house, and the closing of the Civil War with emphasis on dates, places, and key figures.
Notice announces an April 20 election in Marshall Clark County Illinois to elect Mayor City Clerk City Treasurer City Attorney and one Alderman from each ward. Voters will decide a two mill tax for a free public library and polling places are City Hall John Weir Building and Frank P Hippard automobile salesroom. Election hours 7 a m to 5 p m with date March 30 1916 and city clerk EW Greenough signing.
Public notice in Clark County Illinois states that under a 1915 decree Master in Chancery J A Sweet will sell at 2 PM on April 10 1916 at the east door of the Marshall Court House Lot 2 and part of Lot 1 in Block 34 Wm B Archers First Addition to Marshall. Terms: one third cash and two deferred thirds due in 9 and 18 months with 7 percent interest, secured by mortgage and personal security.
The stallion C 7609, aged three, 16 hands, 1180 pounds, sired by Elwood Jim Wilkes, is advertised for breeding in 1915 at Albright’s barn west of Martinsville. He earned multiple wins at Martinsville Fair, including general purpose and roadster categories. Terms $10, insurance typical. contact Fred Spittler, Martinsville, phone 8 on 409.
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