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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
1
West Union physician Dr. S. W. Weir was arrested Tuesday for prescribing liquor. Officers found seven pints of bonded whiskey and five gallons of alcohol in his West Union office. Weir posted a $2000 bond signed by his brother John Weir of Marshall. Case set for June term of the county court.
Mr and Mrs Michael Geheb announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Emma to George EB White son of Mrs George White Crawley of Henderson Kentucky. The wedding will take place Wednesday April 29 at St Benedicts church.
The Standard Oil Company opened a new filling station opposite the National Dixie Hotel on Wednesday. John D. Spaulding, district manager, reports Harold Forbeck and Everett German, Marshall youths, will manage the station.
The work on the installation of a new generator at the light plant was finished Wednesday. The new piece replaced the old one which had been put in by error by the company responsible for the project.
Two year old Mary Catherine Spotts daughter of Mr and Mrs Walker Spotts Jr drowned Sunday noon at grandparents home near Marshall. She vanished during dinner search found in backyard tub of water. Medical aid arrived but could not revive her. Funeral held at grandparents home and burial in Marshall cemetery. The deceased is survived by her parents a younger brother and both grandparents. A community meeting at Asbury church tonight features Rev J E Evans with scripture roll call.
The Forty Hours Devotion begins next Sunday at St Marys Church with an 8 30 Mass Exposition led by Rev William T Sloan diocesan director. A 6 30 low Mass precedes early communion and confessions are offered Saturday afternoon Sunday morning and Monday evenings. Music by F L Crane choir with soloists Miss Margaret Meehling Miss Dorothy Reynolds Mr Joe Gallagher Mr James Brady and rosw ig. The Mass and sermons run Sunday and Monday 6 00 and 8 30 with benediction and rosary to close.
Charles Fairgrief aged 80 of Paris dies at 4:30 a.m. Sunday. Survived by wife Susan, two Paris daughters, a son at St Berniece Ind and another son plus three daughters in Canada. Funeral Wednesday in Paris with Edgar Cemetery burial. Thomas Nelson Black aged 61 of Sugar Creek Township dies at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. burial in Black Cemetery. He leaves wife Mattie and son Don C. Black of Danville.
Will Kesler of Livingston was arrested Saturday night by Night Policeman Joe Wallace for disturbing the peace. Tuesday he was fined $3 and costs in Squire Swern's court.
Raymond E. Dillman 22 of Willow Hall to Vivian Coleman 20 of Willow Hill. Ray Manhart 32 of West Union to Opal Thompson 20 of West Union. Foreai W Lindsay 24 of Terre Haute to Lois Tandermilk 18 of Vereau Haute. James W Donaldson 21 of Georgetown to Fearle Holstine 18 of Georgetown. Rap Newlin 21 of West York to Freide Clements 21 of Melrose.
The Bradshaw jewelry store was burglarized Wednesday night with entry through the back door. Only jet and rubber jewelry sets and tools were reported missing. A local critique urged funding for pursuing thieves. A Delance Cole son injure incident occurred during play at the Paris and Danville railroad. The county notes farmers plowing sod, wheat prospects improving, and hope for rewarding harvest ahead.
Forty years ago Arthur Henbest came back from Danville where he worked for American Express Co. He plans to head to Topeka Kansas soon. The Westfield creamery will open next Monday and a mass meeting is set for Thursday with Messrs. Jones Decatur and Sewell Elgin among speakers. Two boys were suspended from school for removing the grapper from the bell and knotting the rope as an April fool prank. Dan Davidson has returned from Springfield and denies being among those bounced by the great Elijah.
Twenty years ago Miss Nannie Nusbaum left her North Side primary post to accept a ward school principalship in Terre Haute at eighty two dollars monthly. Miss Katie Schumaker was named to the vacated position. A wedding was held at noon at George German residence with Edward Haise and Millie Hoenig of Terre Haute marrying under S O Stoltz witnessing.
Ten years ago Harry Casteel and family planned to move to northeastern Wyoming after securing a government claim of 320 acres. Walter Athon took up a similar tract nearby. J M Bowling serving a sixty days jail sentence for bicycle theft attempted to escape by digging through the ceiling but was stopped and locked in by fellow prisoner Edwards. Judge Redman, the Jeffers brothers and other Terre Haute election crooks were noted as Clark county natives, with Donn Roberts from Crawford county. A friend lamented sending patriots to Indiana only to see them jailed.
Mr and Mrs W S Eppert of Deming Place sold their brick bungalow at 29 South Rwentizih to Dia and Mrs Ernest Nay of 2707 South Severin for 10506 dollars this week in Terre Haute Indiana.
A new postal bill signed by President Coolidge on February 28 raises rates and changes stamps. The 144c stamp features Warren G Harding on a brown background, while government envelopes show Washington in white. First class postcards pay 2c, second class remains 1% per pound, third and fourth classes merge up to 8 ounces, with a 144c rate for 2 to 8 ounces in the new third zone.
Estate actions include Anna Bennett probate with bond approved and letters issued. John Bitel estates involve inventory filed and widow’s award. Elizabeth Kline petition for repairs granted. Benj F Blankenbaker final report recorded. Libby Slusser Howe bond sale ordered. Michael Murphy minor final report and guardian discharged. Ed ith Geisert mothers relief granted $6 monthly for Carl Evelyn and Robert until age 18.
County Farm Adviser Worth W Merritt notes strong interest in the ton litter club this year. Clark county, not a top pork producer, has farmers who have succeeded in the contest recently. For 1925 entries include W J Murphy with 2 litters W OD Stephenson with 1 litter and C R Brosman with 3 litters.
The Christian church at Martinsville hosts a two day institute next Wednesday and Thursday with morning afternoon and evening programs. R Paul Arnold conducts music and Devotionals with numerous sermons and general discussions led by J J O Neal Victor Dorris Burl Candler and others.
Clarence F Brown was arrested Wednesday by Deputy Sheriff Harry Coldren on a charge of passing a fraudulent check at Annapolis. In default of a 500 bond the man is in jail.
Victor Janney, who acquired the lot between Welker Laundry and Dr R A Mitchell’s office, plans substantial improvements on the building currently housing Tr 5 Petvca as Nis qttice.
Marshall residents witnessed Sheriff J M Turner arrest Jesse Myers a Paris businessman after finding a whiskey bottle on him. Myers posted $1000 bond signed by Sol Handy and Wiley Griffin in Squire Swern's court. The case was postponed to next Thursday at 10:00 AM.
Chas E. McMorris, proprietor, has erected a new electric sign on the front of the National-Dixie Hotel. The large sign features a blue background and the word hotel in bold white letters.
Marshall Manhart and Dick Strohm of near West Union were arrested Saturday on larceny charges for allegedly taking a motor meter from a car in York owned by Mrs. James Nichols of West York. Each was held on $500 bond. Chas Strohm signed Dick Strohm's bond while Manhart's bond remained unsigned.
Wyrke and Thomas Davis of Wabash township and J. W Corban of Terre Haute were arrested Sunday by deputy game warden J. A. Morton of West Union. They were charged with snaring fish in Big Creek, brought before Squire Craig, fined 15 dollars and costs each, which they paid.
We thank friends for kindness sympathy and floral offerings in our deep sorrow over the death of our little child. Mr and Mrs Walker Spotts.
The Herald notes a corrected weekly addition list of names including Mrs. Claude Hosted Mrs. Alice Eaton Ben T Baird E E Evans Mrs S M Freeman Fred Kuhn John W Graham B A Davidson Roy Dickerson Mrs Wm Hieginbotham Wilbert Munder W R Stanfield Mrs Karl A Warnecke Mrs Thomas Craig Airs Owen Piitenger Mrs Samuel Fravo Sr Geo Cork Geo A Fuller Armur Maaker Elizabeth Waibal Mrs James Blick Mrs B A Locksrd. Readers are asked to report any mistakes to keep the mailing list accurate.
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