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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1922
Page
4
Miss Mery Reynolds and Miss Edith Madden are visiting in Danville this week, seen enjoying local sights and social events.
Miss Minnie Geisert remains in critical condition two weeks after being admitted to Paris hospital. Doctors expect she may require another operation during the coming week.
The column lists numerous visits and travel plans. Solomon Shumaker and family hosted Harvey Shumaker's relatives for an extended week. Noland Johnson from Moreland visited his father C R Johnson. Mrs Grant Pritchard visited Richmond Indiana. Melvin Behner and family visited Marshall. Constance Batson traveled to Detroit to see brothers Thaddeus and bride. Gail Batson hosted guests from Terre Haute. Lennie McLaughlin and Claire Bell visited from Findlay Ohio. Lennie Eggebrecht returned to Terre Haute. Mary Overmyer moved from Catholic school to rooms on West Main. Mrs Clarence Baily and son Daniel arrived from Tulsa for a visit with Fred Keifer’s family. C A Dixon and S R Prevo planned a motor trip to Chicago for Pageant of Progress. Dr R A Mitchell and son George plan extended Florida visit. Carroll Howell and family from Gladwater Texas visit Ed Howell’s family.
A concise observation notes that unlike other geniuses, a financial genius invariably secures reward or compensation for his cleverness. The remark underscores a belief in the transactional advantage of financial acumen.
The article notes the September 4, 1922 start for high school and grade schools. Freshmen may choose two subjects from a list including Agriculture and Latin One. Teachers from last year return. new domestic science and commercial staff appointed. Eighth grade arrangements and age eligibility detailed.
Frances Louise Shimel died Friday morning at her Casey home after a two week illness from tubercular meningitis. Funeral services were held Saturday at 9:00 AM at the family residence on East Main Street with Rev. M. V. Gilbert officiating. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. George F. Shimel two sisters Rosemary and Evelyn and one brother Raymond along with numerous aunts and uncles.
Miss Alma Schmidt, longtime resident with Mr and Mrs Bawin Clapper, became seriously ill last week and died Friday at St. Anthony's hospital in Terre Haute. The death was caused by an acute indigestion attack. Funeral services were held in Terre Haute Saturday at 3 00 p m at the Ball chapel with continued services at the grave in Highland Lawn Cemetery.
Walter Fears aged 45 who lived near Cooper Chapel on Darwin Road died yesterday afternoon. The funeral, to be held tomorrow afternoon from Robt Cooper's home, will be under the charge of the Court of Honor.
Marshall shares first place in BH League after a slow win over Greenup Sunday. Casey loses to Paris, leaving Marshall in a tie for first with Greenup. Shull and Irwin starred on the mound with 8 and 11 strikeouts respectively.
Joseph Lutz returns home from a Sunday trip through Oklahoma Arkansas and southern Missouri reporting crops look good with good rains. Wheat threshed about one third and cotton crop described as one of the finest he saw. He witnessed a Missouri Pacific train collision Saturday night in which about 60 were killed and more than 100 wounded. he escaped with only his basket handle broken.
The Murphy-Pine bastardy case was tried for the second time this week and the jury stood 11 to 1 for conviction. It is understood a new trial is anticipated.
Joe Layton was arrested after a Wednesday night crash at the Main and Fifth streets intersection. He is charged with driving an automobile while intoxicated and is jailed in default of a $200 bond. Vern Coles was the other driver in the sedan.
Mrs. Charles Cooper of Charleston sustained serious injuries after a car driven by her son Wayne left the roadway near a bridge under repairs. The accident occurred Thursday as the Cooper family returned from a reunion nine miles south of Martinsville. Mrs. Cooper suffered three fractured ribs while Mr. Cooper had only minor scrapes.
The second street dance drew a record crowd with the Super Six orchestra providing music. Attendees included dancers from Casey Terre Haute Martinsville and nearby towns. A follow up dance was reported for tomorrow night organized by the baseball association.
The Wabash Valley Associated Clubs hold a business and advertising program in Sullivan Clinton Robinson Khaslaet Paris with talks on merchandising and community industries. Delegates register for dinner at either the Congregational or Methodist church with Mayor Poorman welcoming and Charles Olwin delivering the response.
The junior Chautauqua directed by Miss Betty Starr will host a free event for fall children ages six to twelve. A Thursday parade begins at 3 80 o clock from North Side School followed by a Saturday afternoon picnic on school grounds.
Chicago faced a transportation tie up as surface and elevated lines halted during a strike. A referendum vote is required, with workers to receive 70 cents an hour and likely restored working conditions under a two day settlement plan.
City council met Monday night to discuss drastic salary cuts for city employees and broader city administration changes. The move to raise the city superintendent’s pay from 126 to 160 a month failed by the mayor’s tiebreaking vote. Free water and light for city workers was also halted, ending a long standing custom. The public improvements committee will study pedestal heights for the square.
Abe Finkbiner will remodel the Doherty brick building on North Sixth Street to convert it into a modern bungalow. The project marks a notable local renovation, signaling a shift in the street’s architectural landscape.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Dilbert E. Shumaker 24 of Marshall Township and Nellie Piac 19 of Edgar. The ceremony location and officiant were not listed in the record.
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