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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1916

Page

1

County Committees Organize in Court House Meeting

Republican county central committee elected Arthur Terman as chairman and Ralph Brooke as secretary. Delegates named for state convention and Congress, with resolutions denouncing Democratic policy and endorsing Sherman and Cannon. Democratic committee chose J. Geisert as chairman, Harry Barnesbarger secretary, and named delegates. Progressives elected J. W. Lewis chairman and Arthur Hurst secretary with C. L. Parsons treasurer. Lewis and Shaw named delegates to the state convention.

Republican County Central ‘Committee Court House Arthur Terman Ralph Brooke W. L. Athon EW. Drake Arthur Tarman Nicol Arthur Elledge John W. Mitchell B. M. Davison Jerry Ishler P. F. Dodd Joseph M Hardway W. B. Berkley Wm. Shirely James Porter A. L. Ruffner Edw. Pearce C. E. Bennett Russell Sherman Cannon C. P. Hitch State Central Committee H. W. Drake E. W. Green J. R. Hamilton Democratic Committee Morris Logue Seymour Hurst Mr. Hurst Frank Geigsert Hurst Geisert Harry Bamesbarger Norman Bennett J. A. Sweet G. A. Purdum

Easter Services at Methodist Church

An Easter program begins Sunday at 6:00 AM with special music and readings, followed by Sunday school at 9:30 led by W. W. Ralston. The 10:45 service features music and a day message, with a 7:30 evening concert by the church choir. The Knights Templar meet at 2:30, pausing Junior League, and floral decor is by Mrs. E O W Archer's class.

Epworth League W. W. Ralston Knights Templar Church Dudley Buck Ambrose Shelley Marston Woodward Mary Miller Alice Keener Chicago E. OW Archer Ss. ‘S G. Sandmeyer

Congregational Easter Services and Local News

Easter Sunday services at 10 45 with a sermon The Easter of Today at 730 pm and a choir program of Easter music A union prayer meeting this evening at 730 with the topic Lessons from my soul s defeats A cordial invitation to all without a church connection. Miss Mary Hogue hosted a birthday dinner Saturday evening. The mother of Rev W W Jones died in Elmira New York after a brief illness. Ida M Frick and Silas Walker attended a district meeting in Cincinnati last week.

Mary Hogue W. W. Jones The Christian Church Elmira N. Y Jones Ida M. Frick Silas Walker Waktasha Valley Telephone Company Cingy Mincis Sinise

Gypsy Gets Life Term For Jury Murder Case

Démetre John, known as the Gypsy, was sentenced to life in prison in Rockville Indiana for the murder of his wife near West Terre Haute. The circuit court handed down the sentence after a change of venue. He is reported in poor physical condition with death expected soon.

Démetre John West Terre Haute Rockville Ind

G A R Entertainment Pleases Courtroom Audience

In a courtroom gathering last evening under the G A R banner Rev W H Ziegler and Prof I L Gifford gave patriotic talks. The Rusty Hinge quartet provided music and the meetings are planned to continue through the summer.

Forbeck Case Compromised in County Court

Mrs Antone Forbeck and her husband reached a compromise in county court on temporary alimony The deal involves $100 to Mrs Forbeck in return for her agreement not to pursue divorce proceedings The courtroom was crowded with witnesses as the matter was settled.

Antone Forbeck Forbeck

Easter Services of Paris Knights Templar Parade

Palestine Commandery Knights Templar of Paris will hold Easter services in this city next Sunday. A special train will leave Paris at 1 15 p.m. Knights from other cities and Marshall will join in a parade in uniform. Services at M E church begin 2 30 with a sermon by Rev B G Sandmeyer. Residents urged to attend. Knights to meet at 1 p.m. in Marshall Club room.

Palestine Commandery Knights Templar of Paris Marshall M. BE B. G. Sandmeyer Marshall Club

West Terre Haute confidence case lands three in court

Charles Hollingsworth is accused of a summer confidence game after tendering a $3.50 check that bounced at West Terre Haute. Justice of the peace Jackson, constable Woolery, and saloon keeper Lindsey allegedly coerced a settlement of $38.50. Jackson was arrested, others fled service. bonds were posted, trial set for tomorrow.

Charles Hollingsworth West Terre Haute Jackson Woolery Lindsey Bond

Marshall Boy Has Big Week for Davison Family

Asa H Davison son of Mr and Mrs Charles Davison completed the Indiana State Examination in Terre Haute graduated from the college and took the Illinois state exam in Chicago He then married Miss Bernice Jeanette Rhodds in Rensselaer and began work for the state in Springfield The notice praises his Christian character and wide circle of friends congratulating the newlyweds.

Asa H. Davison Charles Davison Indiana Terre Haute Chicago Illinois Rensselaer Ind Bernice Asa

Real Estate Transfers Record Entries

Ed uth Cole guardian transfers to Chas D Davis two lots in Marshall for 1000 dollars. Hector B Dulaney to W W Fleming lands in Archer's First Marshall for 700. G H Brown to Robert Smitley part of Manly addition Marshall for 800. Henry Dietzel to Hallie B Higgins portion of Archer's First Marshall for 425. Wallace Washburn to J N Baker 31 acres in section 22 township 9 range 13 for 1400. James H Duran to Wes Millhouse two Clarksville lots for 600. Iredell Evans to Ernest A Evans northwest quarter 38-4-9-12 for 1 dollar. Same to Jennie G Green 45 acres 26 & 34-9-12 for 1 dollar. W P Fancher to Lindsey Lindsey part of lot 10 in Lsag's addition Casey for 360. Wm A Fromier to Serch Be Fine dis? Casey for 3259. Susar Breedore to Leow Writhi land in Marsh? district 4-12 for 2360.

Edith Cole Chas D Davison Orig Marshall Hector B Dulaney W W Fleming Archer Marshall G H Brown Robert Smitley Manly Henry Dietzel Hallie B Higgins Wallace Washburn J N Baker James H Duran Wes Millhouse Clarksville Iredell Evans Ernest’ ‘A. Jevans Jennie G Green P Fancher Lindsey Casey Jdis Susar

County School Notes outlines upcoming final examinations

The article lists exam sites across multiple towns and roles for teachers in charge, clarifies subjects for eighth year work, and notes salary comparisons for rural workers. It urges attendance, clarifies who must write, and encourages cooperation, citing recent dental convention solidarity as inspiration.

Mrs Mary J Wallace dies at 79 in Wabash township

Mrs Mary J Wallace aged 79 died at her home in Wabash township on April 9. She was widow of Civil War veteran William R Wallace and mother to seven: Nannie Birchfield Susie Oser William Fletcher Charlie Alex Walker and Alta Castleman. Also survived by 19 grandchildren one brother and one sister. A Methodist, she lay in Dunlap church where Rev Wart Phillips conducted funeral services with burial in Dunlap cemetery.

Mary J. Wallace Wabash Township William R. Wallace Nannie Birchfield St. Louis Susie Oser Terre Haute William, Fletcher Charlie Terns Haute Alex Walker William Moore Cynthia Brown Chattanooga Tenn Methodist Church Dunlap Church Wart Phillips Buslai Dunlap Cemetery

Supervisors in Session Organize New Board and Committees

The Board of Supervisors met in a special session to organize new members including Messrs. For sythe Wabash Paddock Dar win Hornbrook Dolson Price Casey and McDaniel Orange. Terrell Parker was chosen chairman with Pearce receiving Republican support. Committees were formed on Improvements Finance County Officers Reports Painting County Claims Oil and Gas Good Roads Telephones Insurance Rules Township Poor Claims Interurban Railroads and more. A resolution to seek a $67.50 refund from Norman Bennett passed nine to five with Reynolds Forsythe and Lee appointed to the committee.

Board of ‘Supervisors Forsythe Wabash Paddock Darwin Hornbrook Dolson Price Casey McDaniel Orange Terrell Parker Pearce Reynolds Thompson Byram I EE Thompson Lee Peddock L. Thompson Collier J. E. Thompson Poor Grant Slusser Frank McCollum Mrs Hines Becky—Ann Good-and-Charles—Thompson Norman Bennett Bennett Lée

Death of a Former Marshall Resident Eva Kraemer

Mrs Eva Kraemer widow of the late George Kraemer former resident of Marshall died Sunday evening at the home of her son Edward in Terre Haute after five weeks illness. The body was brought to this city yesterday morning and funeral services were held in St. Marys church. She was 73 years old and survived by one son Edward two daughters Mrs S D Maurer and Mrs Amos Eckel of Terre Haute six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Eva Kraemer George Kraemer Marshall Edward Terre Haute St. Mary's Church S. D. Maurer Amos Eckel

New Minister Rev J L Buyer Arrives in Marshall

Evangelical Association announces Rev J L Buyer arrives in Marshall tomorrow evening. He will preach at Zion Big Creek church Sunday morning and Immanuel Grand Turn church Sunday evening. A week later he speaks at Immanuel morning and at our Marshall church evening on 10th and Plum streets.

J. L. Buyer Marshall Zion Big Creek Immanuel Grand Turn Our 10Th and Plum Streets

Illinois Primary Costs Hit Record $700000 Vote Bill

Last Tuesday’s statewide primaries failed to settle party issues yet proved the most costly per capita since direct law took effect. Illinois taxpayers will foot about $700 000 to name fifty eight delegates to the National Conventions and elect county and ward committeemen.

Illinois

First Case Seventy-Six of Typhoid Traced to Milk

Seventy six of eighty seven typhoid cases in a recent outbreak were traced by the United States Public Health Service to infected milk. The report notes earlier reporting to a trained health officer could have stamped out the outbreak promptly and asks when disease prevention will be learned as cheap and sure.

United States Public Health Service

Notice to Place Rubbish for City Haul

Householders are instructed to place all rubbish at convenient locations for roading. The city will haul it away. Do this before May 71.

Aries Dsta Moi Gay

Wilson to lay submarine issue before Congress today

President Wilson will present the submarine question to Congress as no progress in talks with Germany is seen. A break in diplomatic relations is anticipated. Villa's reported death remains unconfirmed in army circles. Carranza demands recall of American forces. Funston sends 2000 troops instead. Papen and others indicted in Niagara Falls canal plot. Senate passes army reorganization to 250000 regulars and 1,000,000 reservists.

Wilson Germany Congress Washington Villa Carranza Funston Franz von Papen U. S Grand Jury Welland Canal Niagara Falls Hans Tauscher Krupps United States Mme. Gadski

Martinsville Couples Enter Marriage License Record

Charles Walsh and Ola Burdette of Martinsville. Leonard King of Anderson to Minnie Shaefer of Darwin. George Gilbert and Sarah Adams, both of Casey.

Charles Walsh Ola Burdette Martinsville Leonard King Anderson Minnie Shaefer Darwin George Gilbert Sarah Adams Casey

City election yields three aldermen reelected by narrow margin

One hundred forty nine residents voted yesterday. Aldermen Hooper Turman and Dow were reelected with no opposition. In the first ward True Booth challenged Hooper but Hooper won by a nose in a close contest.

Hooper Turman Dow True Booth

Robbers Visit West York and York Stores

Burglars pried doors and broke locks to enter several stores in West York and York last Thursday night. They stole shoes and clothing from James Lindley and four revolvers with knives from William Holiday. Cash drawers were emptied of small change, while stamps and money orders remained.

West York York James Lindley William Holiday

Easter Services Planned by Methodist Circuit

The Methodist Circuit announces Easter programs with services at Armstrong at 10:80 and Sunday school at 9:30 am, Livingston brief Easter talk with Sunday school at 2, Oak Grove Passion Week events Saturday at 7:45 pm, stereopticon visuals, Asbury Easter Sunday school at 10:30 am and Patton at 7:30 pm, and Passion Week services at Asbury Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:45 with the theme Some Triumphs of the Risen Christ conducted by Pastor F. C. Read.

Methodist Circuit Armstrong Livingston Oak Grove Suday Asbury Patto F. C. Read

Ehrhardt bids thanks as he leaves Marshall church work

Leo J Earhardt thanks the Marshall Herald and local friends for four years of support at his Indianapolis church assignment. He expresses gratitude to congregants, other churches, and ministers, and hopes readers’ welfare and success in Christ as he moves to a new field.

Marshall Herald Indianapolis Ind Marshall Christ Leo J. Earhardt Church St Jadlanapolis

Insanitary Rural Life in White County Illinois Survey

A February Illinois Health News report on White County describes widespread insanitary conditions in farms and villages, with dirty drinking cups, poor ventilation, and open privies. It notes poverty, truancy, and health concerns like pale children with a family tuberculosis history, and calls for better sewers, medical inspection, and transportation to centralized schools.

White County Tinois Remerica Mississippi Valley America Harriet Fulmer State Society For the > Prevention J. A. Foster State Board of Health Tilinois Health News

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