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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
14
Ora Kilborn recounts her expansive journey from California returning home with reflections on travel challenges and cultural impressions. She notes landscapes, people met, and lessons learned during the cross continental voyage.
Traveler recounts a westward journey from Los Angeles to Salt Lake and Denver through desert lanes, Ruby Canyon, Royal Gorge, and Colorado mountain passes. Noted sights include Mappa copper ore, Las Vegas near Death Valley, Mount Massive, Mount of the Holy Cross, and the Grand River region with irrigation and fruit farms.
In Terre Haute County Clerk Berry's office a Russian miner Damian Jokubaitis and three compatriots arranged a sale of Eurera Stanguatis for 88.50 plus courting costs. The license was canceled as Eurera chose another suitor, and Jokubaitis was reimbursed amid a cash exchange witnessed by Clerk Berry.
The first test of the new system drew criticism as many exchanges faulted its openness and lack of penalties for vote buying. Papers cited potential for machine politics, cross voting, and two campaigns, urging amendments or repeal based on early failures in several counties.
Moving day in the city business section saw Cook & McNutt open a new store drawing hundreds. An orchestra played as cigars punch and ice cream cones appealed to visitors. Carna tions were presented to ladies. Ben T. Baird moved to a new east Majin street grocery with a roomy, bright, and modern layout. E A Lockard occupies the square corner with a new bright stock of groceries and queensware.
William Conley a farmer living three miles northwest of Casey was found dead in his bed last Thursday. His wife and children were away visiting when he died. The coroner ruled morphine poisoning as the cause and that he seems to have self-administered the drug after his family left.
City schools will open on September 7 while south side building improvements lag. The board of education has rented the Catholic school building for temporary use for several weeks.
Rt Rev Bishop Ryan of the diocese will preside at St Marys church next Sunday morning. The bishop will be met at the door by the pastor as a procession of children to be confirmed enters the church. Solemn high mass follows and the bishop will examine the candidates before the sacrament of confirmation. Services begin at 9 oclock. Everyone is welcome.
Peter Sweeney, 64, and Risenu Hart, 67, both of West Terre Haute, obtained marriage licenses. The filing details show two residents pursuing matrimony in the same locality.
Eight year old George Hurst, son of J C Hurst, was accidentally shot near Vevay Park by seventeen year old Ed Jacobs while fooling with a shotgun. The blast cut a deep furrow in the boy’s hip and he was wounded.
Walter Whitner and Troy Dole, both about 16, quarreled over a girl when Dole struck Whitner behind the ear with a club. Whitner’s skull was crushed. he remained unconscious with death expected. Dole was arrested and jailed, awaiting Whitner’s fate.
The council postponed coal contracts, noted Big Four funds for Michigan Avenue, granted outside stairs for Reynolds and Thompson, and accepted E L Gilmer’s resignation as water and light chief. The mayor vetoed appointing power but the ordinance failed 4 to 2. Tau benek appointed at 75 dollars monthly. Thompson resigned from the water and light committee. Prewett appointed to replace. Adjournment set for September first. Local option law safe.
Primary results show the local option law will not be repealed or amended favorably for saloons. Of 27 senate candidates, 19 were endorsed by the Illinois Anti Saloon League and 17 likely to win. Senator Chafee faces opposition from Rep Schaefer. four more Democrats endorsed, two likely to win. The senate appears set against repeal or favorable amendments.
Dispatch from Greencastle reports northwest Putnam county booming with oil discovery. One well near Russellville at drill, 15 more planned as machinery arrives. Robinson firm to drill 20 wells this fall. Ernest Howell has secured several leases in the area, suggesting potential gains.
The county held a sweltering but crowded commencement for 82 graduates from the common schools. State Superintendent Blair spoke on using education, diplomas were distributed, and Lovina Finkbiner earned the highest county grade with additional scholarships awarded to others.
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