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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1913
Page
3
A brief notice by E. O. Sellers announces an evening sermon from Moody Bible Institute Chicago. The item attributes the notice to the Evening Department director and provides no additional details.
A religious reflection on Exodus 14 19 81 detailing Moses leading Israel through the Red Sea while the Egyptians pursued. It emphasizes faith obedience deliverance and God’s guidance and judgment with references to related biblical verses.
A detailed guide to styling a wedding table using green and white colors. Describes lace edgings, fern wreaths, a Louis XVI basket centerpiece with white lilies and narcissus, green and white china, butterfly place cards, lace serviettes, salted almonds in gilt baskets, green and white bonbons, white satin slippers holding mint leaves, and a wedding bell centerpiece that releases a bouquet. Presents menu and decorative preferences matching the color scheme.
A fashion note describes the Mussulman skirt with front drapery and raised waistlines that vary from empire to hip length. It notes the girdle remains tight only on rare models and suggests corsetless silhouettes exaggerate fullness while hips seem smaller.
A flotilla representing every major stage in nautical architecture will gather at Chicago for Perry centennial events, led by the old warship Niagara. The parade includes Christopher Columbus caravels Santa Maria Nina Pinta, the Don Juan de Austria, Yantic and the Dubuque, showcasing from sail to modern gunboats in a lakeside naval display.
The piece critiques President Wilson and Secretary of State for underestimating Huerta's government. It argues the Lind mission, sent as a private citizen without credentials, assumed cordial reception but was misread. It blames prejudice and ignores ambassadorial advice, calling the act an affront to Huerta and misjudging Mexican strength.
In July Westfield shipped 61 car loads of livestock valued at $100000. The Baptist congregation extended a call to Rev H E Pettus for full time service. N R Bennett and wife left for Battle Creek Michigan. Prof Williams, former Westfield College instructor, married in June. Roadwork on North Fork bridge began with dynamite to crack the hard crust. Westfield College anticipates a strong fall opening with a new president and strengthened faculty and finances.
From the Herald report locals Emory Kinman David Rutledge attend Pentecost camp in Indianapolis. Dr W R Hurst travels from Chicago to funeral of his grandfather John Patterson. Capt Roland Smythe visits Turman's creek. Henry Beard son of Sam Beard sustains three finger lacerations at a manure spreader. A promising oil well southwest of Russonville on Clint Jordon’s farm is drilled this week and may yield 100 barrels.
In Jasper County, Elizabeth Bennet insists on dining at home as she and prisoner Bennett defy Sheriff Pippen. The couple eloped to Vincennes and were recaptured on their honeymoon. Sheriff seeks annulment, but the bride vows to remarry Bennett once freed.
Walt Mason recalls a comic patients tale about conflicting cravings and a strict doctor who prescribes exercise and sobriety. The speaker resists cabbage and bran while fearing a grave if he ignores orders, debating meals and discipline with wit.
An Allison Iowa reader praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation. The letter claims the pills are perfect and a home essential. The ad guarantees every pill and lists a 25 cent price at City Drug Store Taubeneck and Dayson.
Sunday services listed include Sunday School at 9 30 a m supervised by ZW W Ralston. Morning Worship at 10 45 with Junior Service 2 pm Epworth League 6 30 and Evening preaching at 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 led by Pastor Chas E Taylor.
By order of the Clark County court I, administrator of George A Huffington’s estate, will sell on September 6 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the east door of the Marshall courthouse. Property includes the southeast quarter of section 19 town 10 range 11 and undivided half of lot 7 block 49 in William B. Archer’s addition in Marshall. Terms: half cash in six months, remainder in one year. seven percent interest notes. option for cash. purchaser to furnish security and mortgage. Dated July 22, 1913. Edward Pearce, Administrator. J. W. Graham, Atty.
Guardian Henry L. Muncie, guardian of Harold P. Muncie, will sell at public auction on April 16, 1913, at 11 A.M. at the east door of the Marshall Court House the undivided one fourteenth interest in a block ten in Shuey and Brother's addition to Westfield. Cash in hand on sale day. Arthur Poorman, Attorney.
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