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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
4
A historical food note explains using Royal Cream of Tartar FP Powder in bread making. It highlights how tartar powder acts as a leavening or smoothing agent and its recommended usage in recipes of the era.
Miss Edna Montgomery of Dennison and Miss Hazel Fairgrief were guests Sunday of Misses Ethel and Edith Weaver. A number of young folks were guests of Russell and Ruth Weaver Sunday. Mrs Alvan Fraker and children plus Nellie Welsh Florence Liggett and Lula Elliott were guests of W E Shirley and family Sunday. Miss Jane Chaffee left for Chicago to visit her mother and sisters. Phillip Rhoads and wife of Marshall spent one night with James Liggett and family. Delbert Shirley and son Virgil visited his parents Sunday. Miss Anna Shirley visited at home over Sunday. Misses Jane Chaffee and Lula E Hott visited cousin Mrs Clayton Shreve Friday.
Asbury based Snedeker A Snedeker Arthur and Perry Pine traveled to Terre Haute on business Friday. Al Dow and family and Mike Moulter with families visited Jerome Hedges and family on Sunday. Dr Yeley and John Campbell improve farms with tile. Agnes Campbell visited Mrs J A Snedeker Friday. Grace Yeley stayed with Ethel Snedeker. Harry Garver improving. Elmer Snedeker takes job with Vandalia Railroad.
Very little oats planted as winter term ends. Tom Marrs and family visited, Roy Hammond added a addition to his house. Mrs. I P Daughetee stayed with Mrs. E Tate. Luna Daughetee of Westfield spent Sunday with home folks. Pastors Daughetes visited relatives in Westfield last week. Snyder spent a day with Mrs. Marrs. Bardin and Taylor Stricker brought corn from Dudley on Monday. Civia Morton and wife spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Cartwright. Pearl Gilbert and Nancy Snyder mentioned.
The page records several social visits by residents including Allie Cartwright Leota Cartwright Alle Cartwright May Newman and Jo ey Cartwright with Wilbur Hammond and others. Activities span Thursday pre supper Tuesday night and Sunday gatherings.
Martinsville reports a steady stream of visitors and residents moving within the area. Names include S. M. Kelly of Parker Clarence Marrs from Terre Haute Joseph Cooper and Joshua Pendleton of Orange David Downey Wesley Dodd and John Ross families. Local talk mentions highway plans interurban service and a bank sale by Gasaway.
A veteran, long connected with civil war memory, sought a farm purchase and built trust with real estate dealers. He faced fraud accusations after a prolonged stay and a trip west following a week’s board bill. He asserted service in a specific regiment to bolster his history.
Miss Leona Ferris and Miss Gertrude Clements noted as Marshall visitors. Vess Mundy and Harris McCrory transacted business in Marshall and nearby counties. Dr John Weir and John Gabey visited, followed by residents hosting dinners and trips to Terre Haute, Indianapolis, and Annapolis. Baptist ladies met for a missionary program.
Wm Nicholson builds a new barn. Mrs Ida Babcock and daughter visit relatives at Pleasant Hall. A pound social honors Miss Lucy Murphy on her 16th birthday. Beulah Beachout receives a birthday surprise from Clarksville friends. Ministers and Deacons Institute of Westfield and Palestine associations meet at Clarksville Baptist Church April 17 and 18 with many pastors expected. all are invited.
POSSUM RIDGE Grandma Smitley is on the sick list. Mrs. Speck visits friends at Dennison. Mary Lowry teaches at Blue Grass. Otto Scott of Freedom left for Missouri Monday. School begins with J A Phillips as teacher. Will Mallory and family spent Sunday at Morgan Sweet's. Charles Gilbert and family spent Sunday at Hewet Gilbert. Grandma Cunningham north to visit her daughter. Sunday school at Freedom is progressing nicely.
Jennie Beltz and Maude Strickler spent Tuesday night with Kate Davison and Dan Finkbiner. Glara Davidson joined Kate Dayen for dinner on Tuesday. Edward Tingley, wife and two cons visited Terre Haute Saturday. Mabel Beltz had dinner with Emma Tingley Sunday. Zoe Quite and several neighbors spent Sunday afternoon with Wm McBroom Wesnitzér and wife. Aunt Lydia Volkre Sunday evening visit included Jonnie Beltz and Minnie Raisner.
The snippet mentions Homer Jobison Jost anther horse and Charles Tuttle with a cryptic note about Christian Monday. It notes fruit growers' expectations for apples and oats sowing praised as a success. Dan Vanpelt travels to Ohio to visit his old home. Mr Smittcamp and family from Clarksville visited on Sunday. A report from Oklahoma notes the death of the widow of ex-sheriff W T Floods, adding a somber closure to the brief local column.
Sunday visits by D Bennett in Danville Indiana and John Baxter in Marshall. Dan Custis and wife welcome a baby girl. Roy Hardway attends school in Danville. Butternut school began on Monday.
Community snippets list illnesses job placements and visits. Mrs Alvira Swope is seriously ill in Olive Branch while Stella Hamilton and Inez Weber work in Martinsville. Sunday school attendance 43. A sale occurred at Chas Vaughn's. School at No 6 began with Iona Drake as teacher.
Melrose J D Drummond visited Martinsville Friday while Donald Medsker came to West Union Tuesday. Escol Beckwith met with Hagan Hedges Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Omer Brown were in Marshall Friday. Olga Evans began teaching Monday. Several relatives and neighbors, including Arvel Medsker, Golda Wells, Elmer Snavely, Tom Drummond, F P Hedges and Myrtle and Blanche Hedges, were noted. A Sunday night preaching service was announced with a cordial invitation to all.
Reading fragment advises prioritizing one own responsibilities and avoiding concern over others actions. The line suggests concentrating on superior guidance and personal duties to reduce later disappointment.
Jersey B a 36688 stallion No A 616 renews license Feb 12 1913 season 1913 starting Clarksville West End Wagon Yard Marshall. Sired by Jersey Wilkes 2516 dam and Bartholomew Wilkes 7054 with progeny including Dorothy. Trial 2:14% end. Terms 16 insure. Address Ross Buckner Marshall or call Wabash 2345 Clarksville.
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