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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1919

Page

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Schools Start Soon With Thirty-One Examinations

Rural schools begin on the first Monday in September for seven months. Of 31 teachers taking the exam, 25 passed. several uncertified applicants remain unplaced. Local districts report hiring gaps in Oil Field Round Grove Johnson Lind sey and others in Parker, Martinsville, York and Melrose townships.

Harold Bright Oilfield Round Grove Johnson and Lindsey Parker Township Brown Casey Township Kelly Woodlawn Martinsville Township Germany Dolson Pikes Peake Douglas Melrose Ohio Cottonwood Melrose Township Brick and Lower Union York Township Black Hawk Marshall Laura Partlow Casey Louie Black Martinsville Nora Kannamacker Redyth van Wey Marie Claypool Minnie Barret Irene Fessenbeck Ruth A.cutler Eunice Finney Westfield Clark County Charleston Mabel Fern Allred Frances Beck Lonie Black Mary E Brown Zela Brown Edna Buschmeyer Arthur Chapman Marie Claypovul Flossie Drake Opal Histon Ione Fortney Theodosia Freeman Esther Goodwin Ethel Goodwin Ralph Hix Leola Kuhn Mabel Lee Mary Jane Lindley Lillie Sincair Agnes Smith Bitha Spaugh Loretta Watson Ruby Welch Wayne Welch E B Sayler Sayler Westfield High School Christman High School Seteabe SK SK HK SGI

Andrew Carnegie Dies at Lenox Summer Home

Telegraph confirms Andrew Carnegie death in Lenox Massachusetts. From bobbin boy to a vast fortune estimated at $500 million he gave away over $360 million to libraries and education, stating wealth belongs to those who made it. The Marshall band is hired for four days at the Clark County Fair.

Andrew Carnegie Lenox Mass Bobbin Boy Clark County Fair

Knight Here Again Aims in Jail Over Old Scams

John A Knight alias Ferguson was jailed by Sheriff W A Byram and Deputy Charles Short on charges from 1917 including passing a raised 700 dollar check to read 17 dollars and a confidence game around Casey. Knight, previously a liquor house representative, allegedly took orders and beneficiaries did not receive goods. He has a history of jail escapes and was recently found by Indianapolis detectives. habeas corpus was invoked but released to Illinois authorities. He will be held until the November circuit court term.

John A. Knight Ferguson W A. Byram Charles Short Knight Ed Bennett Knight Casey Clark County Indianapolis Marshall Indianapoli W.B. Evans Cunningham Illinois Circuit Court

Car Recovery Acknowledgment in Terre Haute Incident

Henry Buser thanks Deputy Sheriff Charles Short for locating his car in Indianapolis while Short was returning John Knight to jail. The vehicle had been in temporary custody of two soldiers in army uniforms and was found abandoned by the roadside before Buser claimed it in Indianapolis.

Henry Buser Terre Haute Charles Short Short Indianapolis John Knight Buser

Craig and Denzer Fight Over Threshing Dispute

On Friday Albert Craig and Freemont Denzer argued over grain threshing on the Harrison farm. Denzer claimed the land next belonged to him and struck Craig with a shovel while Craig slashed Denzer with a knife. Both men suffered head and body injuries in the melee.

Albert Craig Freemont Denzer Harrison Craig Denzer

Box Car Door Strikes Truck Near Switch

Clayton Spittler and his young son narrowly escaped serious injury when a freight car door flew off and struck their motor truck as cars were being moved onto a switch. The door damaged the cab and the truck, but the two occupants escaped with only a few bruises.

Clayton Spittler Little Son Spittler

Fire at Livingston Everett Black’s House

A night fire northeast of birtsestes damaged Livingston Everett Black’s residence shortly after midnight. No items were saved as the family had left. investigators found no active blaze and believe the fire began in a bedroom with the stove unused since Saturday.

Everett Black Birtsestes

Old Settlers Reunion at York on the Wabash

York prepares for the third annual Old Settlers gathering in Old Hodge Grove on the Wabash River beginning tomorrow through Sunday. A basket dinner is planned Sunday with concerts talks recitations and farm programs led by local officials, Merom College, and community leaders. Powers couple to depart two weeks for Mount Vernon camp meetings.

York Old Hodge Grove Wabash Olén R. Clements Marshall Robert Reed Sullivan O. C. Smith Benton, Lll P G. Bradbury P RO Powers Mount Vernon Mr Powers Tabernacle Powers

Marriages and Property Transfers Listed in Local Notices

Marriage licenses show Edward Craig and Madge Miller both 19 from West Union. Charley Crocker 37 Hutsonville weds Ada Beasler 36 Darwin. Downey 21 Newman weds Lucile Tanner 19 Rockville. Property deals include 7-10-13 land valued at 600 and 4-11-12 land at 4000, plus several acres and lots transferred between individuals with prices.

Edward Craig West Union Madge Miller Charley E. Crocker Hutsonville Ada Beasler Darwin Clifton Downey Newman Lucile Tanner Rockville Levi E. Staley Ben H Netzley Mary E. Sergent Claude E. Spires Martinsville Co. E. Beadle Harvey Sanders Phillip Spittler Frank Cole Samuel F. Bridwell John W Shelton P. W. Grover Sarah E. Roberts Casey George W. Reid Lor Casey Martha A. Flenner W. S. Flenner Mamie Hogue Edna Weaver Lula Weaver Geof Matkin Joseph B. Howe Martha L. Graham Ernest Murphy Westfield Hettie L. Briscoe Ada B. Briscoe G W. Reedy Hannah Stansbury John Robinson Florence Havers Hebinsss Wm J Morgan F G Hasten Stephen Toops Wm. J. Morgan

Spiketown Homecoming Draws Nearby Residents for 8th Year

Spiketown marked its eighth annual homecoming with attendees from Danville Georgetown Ridgefarm Charleston Brocton Hinesboro Indianapolis Terre Haute Casey and Marshall. A noon dinner on the church lawn followed by an afternoon program featured songs recitations and talks by local figures.

Spiketown Danville Georgetown Ridgefarm Charleston Brocton Hinesboro Indianapolis Terre Haute Casey Marshall Dave Black Alvin Smith Hudson Gus Purdum Harry Bierbaum Christiana Dietz Mary Umbarger Diantha Keith Albert Mathews Geneva Washburnn Smitley S Eleanor Gage Ida Smitley Emma German Cora Morris

Willams Designs Poultry House on sectional plan

An article describes a new poultry house design by Willams featuring two sections for roosts and nests with outside accessible egg collection. It emphasizes warmth ventilation sunlight and cleanability and notes the skylight and movable components for easy relocation.

Willaims

New vulcanizing firm opens in Marshall

C E Yeager and C A Cottingham, Terre Haute businessmen, establish a vulcanizing and tire repair shop in the Hurst building on Sixth Street Marshall. They opened Thursday and offer tire service, second hand tubes and casings, automobile accessories, and free art. Yeager and Cottingham oversee the business in person.

C EE. Yeager C. A. Cottingham Terre Haute Marshall Hurst Sixth Street Yeager and Cottingham

Automobile Upturned Near Marshall Injures Father and Son

Abe Finkbiner reached for his hat while driving six miles south of Marshall and the car turned over. His son Harry and Abe sustained broken bones and facial injuries. Dr Smith treated them. They were reported to be recovering.

Abe Finkbiner Marshall Harry Finkbiner

Johnsons Bakery Adopts Modern Coke Heated Oven in 384 Loaf Capacity

Johnson installs a Middlety Marshall continuous fire oven with a 384 loaf per bake capacity and over 3 000 loaves daily. Coke heated and fed from the back, with a heat retaining jacket and fire clay chambers. An automatic electric light aids observation as doors operate. No hot water boiler atop the oven facilitates dough mixing and bakery work.

C R Johnson Middlety-Marshall

Fragmentary Radio Essay Echoes on Easy Talker

The readable lines suggest a satirical piece referencing an Easy Talker and topics like a symposium, liquor, Billy Sunday, and Roshians. It mentions Bryan and hawg prices with a chaotic, wandering tone. No clear event or outcome is established.

Billy Bryan

Fess Urges 1.6 Million For Influenza Study

Representative Simeon D. Fess of Ohio asks Congress to appropriate 1.6 million dollars to the public health service for influenza causes research and prevention methods. The measure, backed by the American Medical Association, seeks funding for universities and research institutions and calls for Army and Navy medical department cooperation.

Washington United States Simeon D. Fess Ohio House Public Health Service American Medical Association Fess Secretary of the Treasury Congress Army Navy

Information for Victory Bond holders issued by Chicago Fed

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago explains Victory Liberty Notes have a attached 8 coupon for May 20 to December 15 with future periods paid by check. It warns of potential loss if the coupon is cut and not detected. Parents and teachers can aid by ensuring children are examined at school start to curb communicable diseases.

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank of Federal Reserve Bank State Department of Public Health

Don Medsker Returns to Post Office Duties

Don Medsker, previously in the post office, has returned from two years overseas and will resume his duties on September 1. He endured a range of wartime circumstances and will be welcomed back by all.

Don Medsker Medsker

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