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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1920

Page

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Marshall High School plans new teaching staff for year

The Marshall township high school board released plans for the coming year with a full teaching lineup. English and French by BE Dungan. Latin by Nan Scrogin. Mathematics by J C Wilson. Howard Ettsner handles commercial work. agriculture and science by H A Hopwood. domestic science by Nita Clarke. history by Ellen Lorenz. Ruth Vaught named principal and English teacher.

Thess “Township Shirtle A. Dungan Dungan Penn College Oskaloosa Towa France Nan Scrogin Lexington Ilinois Scrogin Tinots Wesleyan University J. C. Wilson Ores Bon Mettsner New York University Bronx Perlefice H. ‘A. Hopwood Con‘ncticut College of Agriculture Hopgood Nita Clarke Morrisonville Illinois Clarke Kansas ‘Agricultural School Ellen Lorenz Madison Wisconsin de Pauw Ohio ‘State ‘University

William Clouse Arrested Over Concealed Weapons Charge

Williem Clouse was arrested Friday on the charge of carrying concealed weapons. He initially admitted guilt before a county court, but recanted when faced with a fine of 100 to 1000. He was jailed pending bond. He reportedly carried a revolver and two bottles of carbolic acid.

Williem Clouse Pendfitz

Road Examination and County Officials Choose Road Board

Faded OCR notes show Wilbur Moore and Reed Wells among candidates for road certification. Davis and others appear in a sequence referencing the road department, county clerk, and county board of supervisors selecting or handling road matters at a court-house setting.

Wilbur Moore Rea Wells Eid Davis Footuney Wmnninvists Ner

Martinsville Drought and Community News Highlight Local Life

The Martinsville column notes drought concerns and local farming, mentions the death of Comrade George Pracy near Bellair, and records a funeral July 28. It covers a large crowd at a weekly band concert, a newly formed Board of Health, and various town visits, baptisms, and incidents including a head injury from a wheat load and cattle shipments.

Westfield Notes On Visits And Local Movements

Westfield society reports Mrs J J Zellers and daughter Esther returned from Pennsylvania. Gretchen Marble of Clay City Ind visiting Mrs Hayes Hutching. Nettie Dutro shopped in Charleston. Mr and Mrs W H Strader returned from Redman. Ruth Turner Myrtle Sandy Maye Strader and Della Strader camp at Rocks for a week. C E Bennett was a business visitor at Robinson. Norma Pike returned from Terre Haute with Omar Stump. James Denny and daughter Anima of Olli Kansas visiting relatives. Bernice Sandy, training nurse at Paris hospital, visiting here. Seymour Hurst of Marshall was a business visitor. Mrs Nettle Dutro and Mr and Mrs R E Woodard attended J H Pence funeral at Camargo. Hen Drewell and wife left for Michigan.

J. J. Zellers Esther Pennsylvania Gretchen Marble Clay City Ind Hayes Hutching Nettie Dutro Charleston Strader Redman Ruth Turner Myrtle Sandy Maye Strader Della Strader the Rocks C. E. Bennett Robinson Norma Pike Terre. Haute Omar Stump James Denny Anima Olli Kansas Bernice Sandy Paris Hospital E. L. Stump Revere McCandlish J. E. Hancock Haskell, Okie C. J. Hancock Greenup India Sanford W. D. Sedgwick Dallas Texas Ophir L. Lang W. D. Smith St. Elmo North Eighth Street Julia Miller Jack Brown Chicago Henry Tyler Sarah E. Ward Oregon S. J Lindsay W. W. McDonald A. Bell Rebecca Dosbaugh Ela Baughman Carr Baughman Emily Mattoon Blanche Spencer Flossie Lee Minnie Mason Mayfield Mesdames L. P. Emrich H. M. Grant Mary L. Fogler Muncie H. A. Baughman Farina She- Gossett David Morrison Eastland Harry Huston Lawrence Stansberry Terre Haute Glen Ruffner Helen Krischler East St. Louis Ethel Lee Wm. English Pearl Wm. Machlin Marshall A. &.Ruffner Edward Taylor Delaware Avenue Charles Foster Margaret Foster Terre Haute Hospital Perna ‘Stoltz Indianapolis Warner Kent H. Morgan J. B. Moore Moore Meat and Grocery Store Belle Price Beulah Bidwell L. P. Emrich I ‘Mayfield Ky Riverview Park

Farmers Picnic At Martinsville County Fair Grounds

Clark County farm bureau hosts the annual county picnic at Martinsville fair grounds on Saturday August 14 starting at 10 00 am. Families bring baskets for noon lunch lemonade provided by the bureau. Fore noon sports include a north versus south county baseball game with no professional players allowed. Awards include a permanent trophy for the winning team and races and games for children and women. W G Eckhardt of the Illinois Agricultural Association will speak in the afternoon. Everyone in the county is invited.

Sife Walworthy Clark “County Clark County Farm’ Bureau Martinsville Farm Bureau A. E. Owen Casey Ralph Cooper W. G. Eckhardt Ilnois Agricultural Association

Forsythe Family Reunion Honors Lowther Farewell

A Forsythe home near Oliver hosted a Sunday reunion for Riley Lowther and family as they prepare to move. Forty guests attended including Hendersons, Forsythes, Quinns, Barkley, Maynard, Wrights, Parrishes, and Eldredges. The day featured a noon dinner for 39, music, ice cream, and cake with Vermer Parrish’s birthday and Ernest Forsythe’s wedding anniversary noted.

T. G. Forsythe Oliver Riley Lowther Frank Henderson Near Dennison A. C. Forsythe Horace Ernest Forsythe Keifer Forsythe Q. Quinn E D. Barkley Elsie Maynard Near Oliver James Wright Terre Haute Verner Parrish Nevins Helen Ruth Eldredge Paris Vermer Parrish

Glenn McCormick Suicide Attempt Saved by Friends

Glenn McCormick of Marshall suspended himself with a belt from a door frame in his West Main Street home, twisting the strap around his neck. Friends arrived in time to rescue him after his mother Emmett Payne notified a midnight visit. A former WWI soldier, McCormick was hospitalized but is recovering. the motive for the attempt remains unclear.

Glenn McCormick West Main’ ‘Street Emmett Payne Glenn Marshall

Real Estate Transfers Reported for Various Parcels

Real estate transfers list multiple deeds including James Claypool to Leroy Claypool for a lot on Marshall Street, John D Shoemaker to Leonard Marrs for a lot on Marshall, Lawrence Sanders to Samuel Cullap 40 acres for 5000, Malinda Brimner to Bruce Gard 61 acres for 5150, Mabel White to T J Pike lot Westfield for 1800, Zereniah Reeder to Ressie Gilbert loft Westfeld for 1, Frank Baker to Hayes Hutching Westfeld for 62000.

James Claypool i Leroy Claypool Marshall St John D. Shoemaker Leonard A. Marrs Marshall Lawrence Sanders Samuel Cullap Malinda Brimner Bruce Gard Mabel White T JT. _ Pike Westfield Zereniah Reeder Ressie Gilbert Loft Westfeld Frank Baker Hayes Te “Hutching Westfeld

York Reunion to Feature Speakers and Music Events

The Fourth Annual Old Settlers Reunion in York runs August 12 to 16 with Uncle Joe Canton as a leading speaker. Other speakers include William B. McKinley, Judge Fenton W. Booth, Arthur Poorman, and I. D. Taube neck with sessions each afternoon and evening. Sunday includes union services and Dr. C. B. Hershey remarks. music by Shelburn Jazz Band and local quartets.

Uncle Joe Canton York Joe Win William B. McKinley Fenton W. Booth Arthur Poorman I. D. Taubeneck Marshall J. B. Crowley Robinson, NL O. C. Smith Union C. B. Hershey U. C. College Merom Shelburn Quaker Big Springs Merom College Jubee Singers

Odd Fellows District Meeting Draws 200 in Martinsville

More than 200 Odd Fellows attended a Martinsville district meeting. Eight candidates were initiated as the Westfield degree team, renowned nationwide for efficiency, performed the work. Martinsville lodge provided refreshments after the rites, marking one of the district’s largest gatherings.

Martinsville Westfield

Sparks Pays Fine for Practicing Medicine Without License

Prof. E. M. Sparks appeared in county court and pleaded guilty to practicing human ailments without a license. He paid a $25 fine plus costs. other counts were dismissed on condition he not practice in Illinois without a license in the future.

Race Pugh Lon “Apple Olin Terre Haute Wabash Township Clark County Wesk E. M. Sparks

George Schadd Freed After County Court Fine

George Schadd charged with stealing buggy wheels from Ira Buchanan was fined one dollar and costs in county court Tuesday but released without payment for one year pending good behavior. Moore Buried George Moore killed resisting arrest was buried July 30, 1920 in Marshall cemetery with Rev. P. Raymond Powers officiating. City Council meeting yielded little action beyond paying bills and discussing water and light bill nonpayment. An order against opening cut-outs on motor cars and against speeding was issued and the city marshal instructed to enforce ordinances. Marriage Licenses Orville Applegate and Hazel Dell Lula Shadiey, Ralph Preston and Bessie Graham, Albert Cook and Bertha Bartimus.

George Schadd Ira Buchanan George Moore Marshall P. Raymond Powers Orville Applegate Hazel Dell Lula Shadiey Ralph H. Preston Paris Bessie Graham Albert B. ' Cook Mattoon Bertha Bartimus Toledo

City Order Tightens Speeding Enforcement Within Limits

The City Council issues an order stating that those found guilty of speeding or “opening cut-outs” within city limits will be dealt with by law. Also notes A. M. Mitchell and daughter returned from a visit with Biller in Heltonville.

Council

Residents visits and travels fill Casey area notices

Numerous residents and visitors are listed with travels to and from Beardstown Dixon Chicago Columbus Indiana and Mayfield. The items note confirmations of arrivals departures and weekend visits among families and friends, plus local events including a ball game and club meetings.

Former Indiana Governor Hanly Killed In Truck Train Crash

Former Indiana Governor and 1916 Prohibition candidate J Frank Hanly died after a Pennsylvania freight train struck the automobile carrying him Dre Baker and Mrs C M Baker near Kilgore. Mrs Baker and Hanly died at the hospital with severe head injuries. Mr Baker died later. The party had met in Dennison and were en route to Kilgore when struck. The body was to be sent to Indianapolis.

Twin City Hospital Hanly Kilgore Indianapolis

Boy at play shoots mate on farm in Marshall area

George Foster aged 14, living with Em merson Clouse west of Marshall, was shot in the face by a 14 year old friend on the John Bierbaum farm while they cleaned a hammerless shotgun. The weapon discharged 72 pellets. Foster is reportedly improving. Bierbaum believed the gun was unloaded when he fired. Foster is a grandson of Wes Eastopday.

George Foster Emmerson Clouse Marshall Stanley Bierbaum John Bierbaum Foster Bierbaum Wes Eastop Day

Services in Pythian Temple Announcement

Sunday 11:00 a m service and Wednesday 8:00 p m event invited. Sunday School at 10:00 a m welcomes all readers and neighbors to attend.

Evangelical Marshall Ladies’ Aid Rudolph Kuhn J. Mundorf Pythian Temple

Also Mentioned on This Page

William 'Clouse Frank Griffith Iowa George ‘ S Our City Bellair Martinsville Board of Health F. J. James Rogers Jerry Ishler Ishler D. “i Wilholt East Main Thomas M. ‘Cooper Daniel Harry Ludwick Fairy Fasig Warren Ohio Moon Mr. Luwick Effingham Fairy Irwin Chapman South City Martin Cooper C. W. Crissman N. Rogers Curtis Annapolis O. B Greenwell Ford Leon North Washington Vishtor Wilt Seaton Uude-graffe Martinsvillé Wwe Din Forsythe The Uncle Joe Cannon C. A. S. Club Ellen May H. E. Meyer Elizabeth Nichols Sarah Matkin Helen,Mayer Bertha Kanamacher Gail Batson Lena Forsythe Goldie Kannamacher Mahala Forsythe Lucile Moore Nola Kanamacher ODD Fellows AT Sparks Moore A. M .Mitchell Biller Heltonville Effie Owen Beardstown Abraham E Large Dixon Rachel Ruffner Mra. A. L. Ruffner Harley Ruffner Columbus Keneth J. Crandall Scotsville Albert Stohr Glen Payne East Main Street Leland Yanaway Ruth Young Edna Fint Oliver Baxter Velma Grant Linda Howrd Holmes F. L. Sluss Mary Frantes Herbert Goble Charles Mutual Clautauqua Willam J. David Samantha E. Richards Chester Br Tucker Richards Nat Drinkwater Sisonich¢wan Canada Ayera Av Gilbert Tha Bar Hhone da. Thume Fe Yime J. Frank Hanly Hlinois Boy Indiana Syet Ite
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