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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1909
Page
12
The Marshall Illinois issue reports a flood of topics from a Boston exposition plan in 1920 to bills curbing futures trading and tuberculosis sanatorium funding. It notes Governor Deneen's actions, including a Wright bill and public health measures, alongside commentary on Press and Zion City political shifts and a Rawhide of national tensions.
A bill introduced by Representative Homer E Shaw would cap Illinois textbook prices to match the lowest national price. It requires publishers to file book copies with the state superintendent, disclose list net and wholesale prices, and promise to supply districts at those prices, with reductions mirrored across the country.
John B Gill born March 22 1847 in Edgar County Illinois died near his birthplace on April 15 1909 He married Mary C Smith on April 4 1867 and had four sons Willis E Cloverdale Herschel E B Roy and Harry E The family includes a wife a brother a sister and an aged mother plus many relatives He died after a long illness bearing it with patience He was honest in dealings and valued neighbors He accepted Primitive Baptist faith but honored a true man above creed Funeral services were by Elder M B K Moffett and WE Jones at the family home and he was laid to Grandview Cemetery to await the resurrection
A promotional piece touts Robinson Illinois as center of the Illinois oil field with rapid growth. It highlights population gains, 1000 lots sold in 1908, new homes yearly, numerous businesses and hotels, paved streets, factories, cheap fuel, and strong wages for laborers and clerks. The Peoples' Exchange E. E. Stiles Mer Robinson Illinois.
Mrs. Sarah Thompson, said to be the Civil War era's only woman drawing a pension as a soldier, died after injuries from a street car crash in Washington D C. A Tennessee native, she reportedly led cavalry during the war and aided General John T Morgan.
Governor Wilson pardoned former Governor S Taylor and former Secretary of State Charles Finley who fled Indiana, removing charges related to Goebel murder except cases against certain witnesses. He also pardoned others pending in Ohio and Kentucky while leaving Youtsey to serve life, saying no conspiracy existed and the pardons end a sacred duty to ensure a fair trial. The article notes deaths and local notices in Clarksville and Dolson as side items.
Representative Helm calls Congress to pass a Cuba annexation resolution. The Chicago Inter-Ocean asserts annexation is certain, likening Cuba, Hawaii, Porto Rico and the Philippines to Alaska in a growing territorial system. The piece argues destiny outmoves formal resolutions and anticipates a protectorate period before full incorporation.
Up Before the Bar N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills for chills constipation biliousness and sick headache. The ad claims the pills work wonders and cost 26 cents at Robt Prewett’s drug store. It also warns against Foley’s Honey and Tar substitutes and promotes a yellow packaged genuine product at eKifer’s drug store.
Township No 10 North Range 11 West Clark County Illinois treasurer reports receipts including balance April 6 1908 from district trustees special district taxes back taxes house rent and cash balance at April 5 1909 along with expenditures to various district numbers 60 to 64 and total disbursements sworn April 6 1909 by J P Abe Finkbiner and J H Dickerson treasurer certify correctness.
We Write. Tornado and fire insurance on farm and city property in the largest companies at lowest rates. Write or call on us for terms. Cole & Cole.
The text notes improving health in Choctaw and signals spring, mentioning Geo Beauchamp moving to Tom Craig’s farm and a fine boy born at John Morgan’s home. It recalls Rev Fasig and James McCollum visiting Enoch Wortick, and Jeff Brewster’s wife visiting Milton Hollenbeck’s family along with Hattie Higginbotham and brothers Otto and Edward.
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