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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1915
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR of a railway timetable for the Vandalia line shows multiple train numbers and irregular times such as No 18 at 1:08 am and No 46 at 12:34 am. The text is garbled but indicates schedule listings and station references. There may be South North directional notes and multiple No entries with inconsistent formatting.
A detailed stud advertisement promotes Bingmore a standard bred trotting stallion standing at Ross Buckner’s farm 1.5 miles north of Clarksville with Saturday availability at West End Wagon Yard Marshall Illinois. Terms are 17.50 to insure colt to stand and suck 2.50 discount if paid within 30 days after foaling. Limited to 25 approved mares. Dam line traces to The Exponent and Bingen with notable progeny listed.
A long reminiscence recalls April 14 fifty years ago when President Lincoln was shot at Ford’s Theatre and died next morning. It notes cabinet reactions, Grant’s absence, and public shock across the nation, with details of the theater event and the early telegrams announcing the tragedy.
Public notice announces foreclosure under a March 11 1915 decree. Master in Chancery J A Sweet will sell May 1 1915 at the east door Marshall Illinois to highest bidder the 75 acre parcel combining parts of sections 2 and 3 with described bounds and cash terms.
A cryptic fragment hints at a looming "next week" and a "Ydle dream" of monotony. The incomplete text suggests a poetical frame or diary entry echoing routine and fatigue.
By decree of the Clark County Court in April 1915 guardian D F Martin sells an undivided one sixth interest in the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 18 town 10 north range 12 west at the east door of the Marshall courthouse on May 8 1915 at 1 pm. Cash on day of sale. Graham and Snagely attorneys.
The administrator of Daniel H Miller deceased of Clark county Winds state gives notice to all claimants to appear at the Clark County Court at Marshall for the June term on the first Monday in June to have claims adjusted. Debtors to the estate are urged to pay immediately. Dated April 6. Elza Fasig Administrator. Graham and Snavely Attorneys. 144
Fred Spittler keeper of Martinsville advertises Joley license renewed February 19 1915 a three year old standardbred stallion 16 hands 1180 pounds sired by Elwood Jim dam touted as among best mares in the county. The horse trotting speed shown at Martinsville fair winning in General Purpose Roadsters and Sweepstakes with strong style and action. Season 1915 at Spittler barn one mile west of Albright terms 10 insurance parting with mare not responsible for accidents contact Martinsville phone 8 on 409.
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