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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
1
Ora Kilborn recalls her cross country journey from California detailing experiences, stops, and reflections on arrival. The account frames travel as a personal voyage with vivid scenes and concluding thoughts.
C L Kilborn recounts a cross country rail trip from Los Angeles to Pueblo and St Louis via the Salt Lake Route and Denver Rio Grande. He describes desert scenery in Nevada and Utah, Rainbow Canyon, Alpine passes, Royal Gorge views, and a westward progress through Caliente Provo Castle Gate and Leadville with notes on irrigation driven farming and notable landmarks. He notes a landslide delay at Caliente and a fatality near Florence. He ends with practical tips on costs and meals for the California trip.
In the Terre Haute county clerk’s office a Russian miner Damian Jokubaitis received $88.50 from an unnamed Russian buyer to transfer his marriage license to Euzeia Stanguatis. The transfer was canceled when Euzeia chose another suitor, and Jokubaitis was reimbursed $38.50 for courting costs. Clerk Berry witnessed the $38.60 exchange and the three Russians departed.
The first practical test of the new primary system shows widespread criticism despite general approval of its aims. Critics cite lack of secrecy, potential for vote buying, two campaigns, and cross-party voting as major defects, urging reform before further adoption. They point to examples in Coles county and Chicago, with calls for registration and stricter controls.
In the city business section Cook and McNutt opened a new store to a large crowd. An orchestra played as cigars punch and ice cream cones were offered and ladies received carnations. Ben T. Baird and E A Lockard also moved into new quarters with updated stock and improved layouts.
William Conley a farmer living three miles northwest of Casey was found dead in his bed last Thursday. With his wife and children away since Sunday it is believed he took morphine poisoning shortly after they left, the coroner ruling death as self-inflicted.
City schools set opening for Monday September 7 but south side building work will not be finished. The board of education has rented the Catholic school building temporarily for classrooms during the delay.
Rt Rev Bishop Ryan of the diocese will preside at St. Mary's next Sunday morning. The bishop will be greeted at the door by the pastor as children proceed to be confirmed. A solemn high mass will follow and the bishop will examine candidates before the sacrament of confirmation. Services start at 9 o'clock. Everyone is welcome.
Peter Sweeney aged 64 and Risenu Hart aged 67, both of West Terre Haute, were issued marriage licenses. The record lists their ages and hometowns.
Eight year old George Hurst was accidentally shot south of Vevay Park by seventeen year old Ed Jacobs. Jacobs was fooling with a shotgun when it discharged, cutting a deep furrow in the child’s hip.
Walter Whitner, 16, a Shimel telephone company employee, lay unconscious with a crushed skull after Troy Dole struck him behind the ear during a Saturday quarrel over a girl. Dole, about 16, fled to a livery stable and was later arrested and jailed as Whitner’s condition remained critical and death appeared imminent.
The council postponed coal contracting and debated a veto over appointing the water and light superintendent. Hugh Reynolds and Robert Thompson got outside stairway permits. E L Gilmer resigned as water and light head. George Tabeneck was named superintendent at 75 a month amid committee resignations. The session adjourned with local option law safe.
Primary results show the local option law will not be repealed by the next Illinois legislature nor amended to favor the saloons. Of 27 senate candidates, 19 were endorsed by the Illinois Anti Saloon League and 17 are likely elected. Senator Chafee faces opposition from Rep Schaefer. two of four Democratic contenders are league endorsed and likely chosen. The senate appears set against repeal or favorable amendment.
A Greencaste dispatch reports excitement over an oil find in Fouther County. One well near Russellville is drilling, 15 more to start on arrival of equipment, and Robinson J. plans 20 wells this fall. Ernest Howell has secured several leases in the region, suggesting a potential boom.
The class of 82 graduates celebrated at the county high school last Friday with 79 present. State Superintendent Francis G. Blair spoke on education value, and diplomas were handed by Prof. W. S. Booth. Lovina Finkbiner led with top grades as several scholars received county and township scholarships.
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