19 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
1
Casey county correspondence lists visitors from Springfield and Oklahoma, marriages and church events, farm news, and local arrivals. Highlights include Grovesend family moving to a new home, Edna Davis illness, and Silas Cox bound over for alleged abandonment. Also noted are school openings, weather, and Easter observations.
Rains family plans departure to Colorado Springs for health next week. A son was born to Mr and Mrs W Bur Rains west of town yesterday morning. Andrew Newlin returned from Mississippi last week. AWE former county treasurer A Carrell will move to Missouri after purchasing land. Henry Cox family and others hosted a gathering with many in attendance. Fourteen scholars will complete their education at nearby schools. An advertisement touts King s New Life pill as a health booster costing 25 cents.
Sleepless Hiram Scranton of Clay City Illinois seeks cure from lung disease after five doctors. A testimonial credits Dr New with saving his life and claims a remedy cures coughs colds influenza asthma and related ailments. Price 60c and 100 trial bottle free guaranteed by Robert Prewett.
Assessor Tom Marrs lists property Joel Blanchard plans to move up Pete Ashmore this week. Dolson chapel cemetery cleaned up last week. Albert Osborn and Lev ia Davis wed last Thursday. Easter service at Dolson chapel well attended and church decorated. Some farmers expect poor corn due to bad weather. Mary Ann Coons and Mrs Estella Kohl visit or return from Texas. Several small items on telephones lines and local harvests note.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions improving but contains unreadable names and phrases. The readable core notes a general improvement referenced alongside jumbled terms. No identifiable people, places, or events are clearly extractable.
Our assessor shows good judgement. Frank Beachout was reappointed road boss. The new mail train makes record runs. We worked in oats fields a half day in three weeks. Auburn Democrats ratified the election with dynamite. Fruit growers sprayed before rains. Coal drill at new site down 450 feet. Bethel church lacks a pastor as Martinsville calls for full time minister.
School commenced Monday with Leon Dodd as teacher and Rev. Chester Hix elected school director Saturday. The Cornwells and Standfields shared Sunday with local families. Perry Green and his wife visited Frank Hedges and family, while G W Downey and grandson Ralph stayed with Mrs. J R Trump Sunday.
President Gomez may move boxing toward licensed prize matches in Cuba. A petition seeks government authorization for boxing bouts while scientific matches are promoted. Professor Budenich trains the president's son at the palace, and police can stop brutal contests if held.
A Marshall resident urges prompt kidney care and warns against experimental remedies. The letter cites back pain urinary issues dizziness and nervousness as kidney trouble signals and endorses a remedy sold by Idd Kaufman at Twelfth & Pine streets.
A discussion of King Joash’s patience with priests over temple repairs and money use, noting concerns about fundraising practices and the need for voluntary offerings. The piece warns against church begging and emphasizes generous, willing giving as a blessing and spiritual health indicator.
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