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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1927

Page

6

Holler Kile reunion and Opal Kirchner birthday noted

The Holler Kile reunion was held at Chris and Finkbiner's home eight miles south of Marshall with many attendees from Dana Terre Haute Indianapolis West Union and Charleston. A surprise birthday party for Opal Kirchner at John Kirchner's home north of Clarksville featured music games ice cream and cake. Indoor picnic at Flora Hagist home gathered Indianapolis Terre Haute and other area residents for a Sunday social event.

Chris. Finkbiner Marshall Ed Chicadonz John Holler Bonnie David Strohm Robert Eleanor Dean Frederick Dana, Ind Herman Kruse Clarence Kruse Gertrude Kruse Terre Haute Edna Horner Francis Lee Indianapolis Harry Marvin Richard Dorothy John Nicol West Union Wm. Hirsch Fred Barbara Stewart Lloyd Carrie Stewart Nancy Kaufman Charleston Margaret Graff Anna Hartzler Chris Finkbiner John Ben Strohm John Kirchner Clarksville Opal Carolyn Murphy Joe Murphy Truman Murphy Thurman Murphy Lois Lycan Cleda Lycan Elmer Schwartz Albert Kemp Russell Kemp Martha Pearce Edna Pearce Eugene Buckner Margaret Buckner Wendell Buckner Pearl Combs Eldred Combs Della Morgan Truman Morgan Flossie Morgan Roy Hornbrook Wilson Hornbrook Jerome Millhouse Lester Fox Mack Findley

Local Families Take Visits Across States and Cities

Mr and Mrs Robert Geisert and daughter Wilma and Mrs Harry Coldren travelled to Lovington to visit Mrs Geisert s sister Mrs J S Strohm and family Eva Jones of Charleston and Martha and Charles Jr McMorris returned Tuesday from Cleveland where they visited Mrs McMorris parents Mr and Mrs Bar ney Metsch Mrs M J Ryan of Gary Ind is spending a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry H Reynolds

Robert Geisert Wilma Harry Coldren Lovington Eva Jones Charleston C. EB. McMorris Martha Charles Jr Mrs.m. J. Ryan Gary, Ind Mrs Henry H. Reynolds

Classified notices and ads from Illinois issues

A column of varied notices lists help wanted for a middle aged house keeper in Chrisman and sales details for a 120 acre farm near Vienna as well as a general store for sale in Clarksville. Also offers loans on real estate and personal property, used furniture ads from The Annex, and bidding details for court house coal bids and state bank deposits with Sealed bids due by August 20 and September 7 1927 respectively.

F. Cochran Vienna Ill Illinois Springfield G. Def. Kinney

Cattle Sale at Marshall Illinois Barn

Auction at Marshall Illinois on Saturday August 20 starting 1 30 p m offers 100 head of cattle 30 head Panhandle Whiteface plus 5 Pol Angus and other stock cattle Also fresh cows milkers various bulls and 18 pigs and a single male hog Sale inside terms and seats free Kesler Knowles Auds EB Hurst Mgr Clerk

Marshall Ill Panhandle Kesler & Knowles E.B Hurst Mgr Clerk

Lockard Family Visit From Chicago Reported

Mrs Nellie Lockard and daughter Miss Bea Lockard returned home Saturday night after visiting Mr and Mrs E A Lockard and Mr and Mrs Ernest Rae in Chicago. Mr and Mrs B A Lockard accompanied them home and remained Sunday. Mr and Mrs C E Allison and daughter Mrs Ruth Gibson and daughter Lucille left for Chanute Kansas Tuesday after visiting Tillie Allison and Ed Allison.

Nellie Lockard Bea Lockard E. A. Lockard Ernest Rae Chicago C E. Allison Ruth Gibson Lucille Chanute Kansas Miss Tillie Allison Ed Allison

Brosmans Relocate to Indianapolis for Lincoln Refining

Mr and Mrs Frank Brosman and family moved to Indianapolis after he was transferred from the local Ohio Oil office to a Lincoln Refining Company position in the city.

Frank Brosman Indianapolis Mr. Brosman Ohio Oil Lincoln Refining Company City

Mrs Taylor Visits Relatives Across Several States

Mrs E L Taylor left Wednesday for Blackwell Oklahoma to visit her daughter Mrs Cecil Forcum and family. Her mother Mrs Margaret Ross accompanies part way and will visit Fort Worth Texas. Miss Thelma James of Washington DC en route to Cold Water Kansas stopped at Marshall to visit Mr and Mrs Edward and friends. Mr and Mrs F G Ralston of Brazil Indiana and Mr and Mrs Lucian Shaefer and son Gordon of Sullivan Indiana spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W W Ralston for Mrs Ralston's 65th birthday. E A Taylor and daughter Rebecca left Saturday for Findlay Ohio for a cashiers meeting and will visit in Indiana Ohio and Michigan for two weeks.

E. L. Taylor Blackwell Okla Cecil Forcum Margaret Ross Fort Worth Texas Thelma James Washington, D. C Cold Water Kansas Marshall Mrs. Edward F. G. Ralston Brazil Ind Lucian Shaefer Gordon Sullivan W. W. Ralston Ralston E.A Taylor Rebecca Findlay Ohio Cashiers Indiana Michigan

Social notices of travels visits and a motor trip

Dr. R A Mitchell and cousin L G Blackman depart for Lakeland and Miami Florida for two weeks. Numerous local residents travel for visits picnics and shopping with friends including the Edwards Sockler Meehling and Hartzler families. George Swarth returns from Tucson and Los Angeles after visits while others complete motor trips in the Ozark region and to Chicago and Paris Illinois.

R. A. Mitchell L. G. Blackman Equality Lakeland Miami Florida

Mrs Beadle Hosts F and B Society Meeting at Country Home

Mrs Florence Beadle and her daughters hosted the F. and B. Society last Wednesday at her country home. Members present included numerous ladies such as Mrs Maggie Davidson and Mrs Lou Anderson, with guests Mrs John Jackson, Mrs Anna Trefz, and Mrs Ella Miller attending.

Florence Beadle Nora Lutz Effie Hunt Edna Beadle F. and B. Society Maggie Davidson Lou Anderson Lizzie Eckle Mollie Lake Kittie Fawley Rosetta Luckhaupt Mattie Moreland Mary Macke Rosene Nusbaum Maggie Noakes Mary Pulver

Graham Bible Class Entertained at East of Marshall

The Graham Methodist Sunday school Bible class met Friday afternoon at Mrs Charles Smitley’s home east of Marshall. Members present included Mrs Frank Machlan and many others. guests were Mrs Ulysses Davison and Mrs Eleanor Gage from Danville.

Graham Bible Methodist Sunday School Charles Smitley Marshall Frank Machlan B. F. Holscher Wm Knipe Pearl Hall John Cunningham Amelia Charland D. D. Doll Wm. Lickert Charles Metz Fred Stout Ed Renner Mark Stewart Ben Wallis

Club Entertainment By Miss Frances Ferris

Miss Frances Ferris entertained the NH Club Thursday afternoon. Members present included Miss Ruth Noland, Miss Nina Kannamacher, Miss Mildred Haugh, Miss Ruth Cline, Miss Bethel Cline, and Miss Minia Lone.

Frances Ferris NH Club Ruth Noland Nina Kannamacher Mildred Haugh Ruth Cline Bethel Cline Minia Lone

Visit Notes From Tama Family Trip to Ohio

Mr and Mrs John Coldren and daughter Edith of Tama Iowa visited last week with R M Coldren and family and other relatives at Louisville and Canton Ohio.

John Coldren Edith Tama Iowa Fred Imle Wm. Norton Ed Ferris R. M Coldren Louisville Canton Ohio

Social guests attend Paris luncheon bridge

Miss Esther Levings hosts a Friday evening luncheon bridge in Paris with Miss Margaret Kerr Mrs Richard Hunter of Geneva Illinois Mr and Mrs W R Root of Terre Haute and Woodford Burnett of Marshall among the attendees.

Margaret Kerr Richard Hunter Geneva Ill W. R. Root Terre Haute Woodford Burnett Marshall Esther Levings Paris

Local Residents Attend Visits and Travel This Week

Harold Luse travels to Flora due to his father J F Luse illness joined by brother Herman attending University of Illinois summer school. Marry Potter and son Willard go to Paris for Willard’s tonsil and adnoids removal by Dr Ronald Hazen at Paris hospital. Frank LeSeure of Danville visits with sisters Lillie and Grace LeSeure and Mr and Mrs John Alvey. D Hx Matchett and son Chester of Elwood Indiana attend Sunday school and visit Rev and Mrs R C Mowery. Maggie Bush leaves for Detroit to reside with daughter Hilene Davis. Charles Metz visits Terre Haute for relatives. Charles Davison returns from Champaign visit with son Dr A H Davison. Ella Lycan and son Louis spend Sunday with Tillie Allison. Clarence Lycan of Decatur also present. R L Davison visits brother A H Davison in Champaign. C G Claypool and son Jimmie return from Chicago. Bessie Drake visiting Chicago. George Taylor of Cookeville Tennessee visits Marshall area. Myrtle Sweet of Detroit visits her father John Sweet. G C Hallauer returns to Champaign after Marshall visit. J L Ludden returns home to Venice after two weeks with relatives. Norman and Grendel Bennett along with spouses spend weekend in Chicago. Mayor John McCauley and wife attend the Watkins Higgins reunion in Paris. Hattie Johnson of Pierre South Dakota visits aunt Priscilla Whaley. Ann Platt leaves for Terre Haute for two weeks with daughter Phoebe Halcom.

Seventh Stephen family reunion held at Deming Park Terre Haute

The seventh annual Stephen family reunion took place at Deming Park in Terre Haute on Sunday. A prior fall left Mrs. Lavena Gunn injured and unable to attend, causing Mrs. Delmar Roberts to remain with Gunn. Officers elected in the afternoon were Nellie Strohm president Mark Edens vice president Margaret Beachout secretary and Ed Johnson treasurer. The next reunion is set for the second Sunday in August on Bethel church lawn near Martinsville. Members listed include J D Stephens and wife Clarence Beabout and family Carl Beabout and family Wash Abeyant family William Stephens of Martville Kate Davidson Joe Davidson and family Dick Davidson Arch Davidson Myrtle Davidson Flozza Davidson Willa D. Davidson Lion Charles Strohm and Fred Davidson families Lion Alex Whitmore Bert Whitmore Frank Whitmor family E Johnson and family John Stephen Jr and wife Terre Haute Mrs Francis Jennings Franklin Ga Lulu Cleaver Oakland Mark Edens and family Spelterville Ind Wm Wood and wife Champaign Anton Mauhler and family Indianapolis Mrs W Alrey and Mrs E Johnson.

Stephen Deming Park Terre Haute Lavena Gunn Delmar Roberts Gunn Nellie Strohm Mark Edens Margaret Beachout Ed Johnson Bethel Church Lawn Martinsville J. D. Stephens Wite Clarence Beabout Carl Beabout William Stephens Martitaville Kate Davidson Joe Davidson Dick Davidson Arch Davidson Myrtle Davidson Flozza Davidson Willa D. Davidson Mushall Charles Strohm Fred Davidson O Lion Alex Whitmore Bert Whitmore Frank Whitmor E. Johnson John Stephen Jr Francis Jennings Franklin, Ga Lulu Cleaver Oakland Spelterville Ind Wm. Wood Champaign Anton Mauhler Indianapolis W. Alrey

Surprise birthday party for Garnethton guest of honor

A Tuesday evening celebration honored Garnethton's birthday with refreshments. Attendees included Miss Nina Kanna Mauher, Miss Ruth Noland, Miss Ettamae Mitchell, Miss Ruth Doll, Miss Elsie Doll, Miss Selma Lichtenberger, Miss May Lichtenberger, John Bright, Caslon Bennett, Preston Shade, Herbert Sisson, Edward Doll, Frank Doll, Paul Baker of Robinson, and the guest of honor.

Garnethton Nina Kannamauher Ruth Noland Ettamae Mitchell Ruth Doll Elsie Doll Selma Lichtenberger May Lichtenberger John Bright Caslon Bennett Preston Shade Herbert Sisson Edward Doll Frank Doll Paul Baker Robinson

Weekend party guests hosted by Miss Marie Junker

Miss Marie Junker entertained a weekend party with guests including Miss Paula De Preist of Farmersburg Indiana Miss Genevieve Washburn Miss Emma Fishback Norman Libbert Carl Libbert and Howard Junker of Terre Haute Indiana at her home.

Marie Junker Paula de Preist Farmersburg Ind Genevieve Washburn Emma Fishback Norman Libbert Carl Libbert Howard Junker Terre Haute

Local Families Travel and Visit Across States

Mr and Mrs Dick Nelson and family returned from Missouri visiting the farmer's sister Mrs H E Spurgeon at Bolivar and relatives in Buffalo and St Louis. Several local residents, including the Mundorfs, Reynolds sisters, Staubs, Downeys, and Babcocks, spent weekends and travels in Gary Indiana, Danville and Spiketown. Ed Nay suffered a ptomaine poisoning last Tuesday and is under doctor's care.

Dick Nelson Missouri H E. Spurgeon Bolivar Buffalo St Louis Ed Nay

Executor's Notice in Estate of Myrtle Kile

Henry W. Kile named as executor of Myrtle Kile estate Clark County Illinois. He will appear at Clark County Court Marshall for October term on the first Monday to settle claims. Creditors should present claims and debtors pay promptly. Dated August 16 1927. H R Snavel attorney.

Myrtle Kile Clark Illinois Clark County Marshall

Miami Attorney Visits Marshall Amid Family Reunion

Attorney Olen R Clements of Miami Florida traveled to Marshall to attend the Clements family reunion in Palestine held yesterday. He planned trips to Kansas and Colorado for his farm work, with stops in Chicago and Washington D. C before returning to Florida After leaving home about two weeks ago he visited those locations.

Olen R Clements Miami Fla Marshall Clements Kansas Colorado Chicago Washington, D. C Florida Palestine

Thursday Thimble Club Hosts Mrs Stephen Bradley in Terre Haute

Mrs Stephen Bradley entertained the Thursday Thimble Club at her Terre Haute home yesterday afternoon. Attending were Mrs O K Allen, Mrs Ed Bethard, Mrs C C Carroll, Mrs H M Dewey, Mrs E E Howell, Mrs Robert Prewett, Mrs Harold Bright, Mrs H R Snavely, and Mrs J F Reglin, all from Marshall.

Stephen Bradley Terre Haute O K. Allen Ed Bethard C. C Carroll H. M Dewey E. E. Howell Robert Prewett Harold Bright H R Snavely J. F. Reglin Marshall

Mrs Kellogg and kin visit Ashworths in town

Mrs John Kellogg and children of Tulsa Illinois? and Cliff Millhouse with sons of Toledo Oregon? joined Mrs Cecil Lee and daughters of McKeen and Mrs Millhouse of Curksville in spending Tuesday with Mr and Mrs John Ashworth and Mrs Fred Sweet and daughter Mary in Chicago where he will spend several days before traveling to Lafayette Indiana for a short stay.

John Kellogg Tulsa Ikla Cliff Millhouse Toledo Oregon Cecil Lee McKeen Millhouse Curksville John Ashworth Fred Sweet Mary

Wedding Notice for Frances Mitchell and Robert Price

Mrs. Frank Foster of Long Beach California attended the wedding of her niece Miss Frances Mitchell to Robert K Price of Terre Haute yesterday morning. Mrs Foster will remain in Marshall until October to visit relatives and friends.

Frank Foster Long Beach Calif Frances Mitchell Robert K. Price Terre Haute

Localized Travels of Smiths and Mowerys

Mr and Mrs Charles Smith of Wilberforce Ohio spent a few days last week in Marshall with friends. Rev and Mrs R C Mowery left Wednesday for a two weeks visit in Bridgeport Olney and Vincennes.

Charles Smith Wilberforce Ohio Marshall R C Mowery Bridgeport Olney Vincennes

Transfers of Land Across Several Townships This Week

Pure Oil Co transfers land to Zenas Applegate in section 15 9 14 for 500 dollars. Charles Phillips and wife transfer land in section 15 9 14 to Henry Phillips and wife for 1 dollar. W McClellan and wife transfer a Martinsville lot to Emma E Kelley for 3500 dollars. Eva A Reeds to Frank Cole land in 9 16 9 14 for 1 dollar. John F Vaught and wife to Viola Barkalow land in 3 9 13 for 1 dollar. Pat Ferry and wife transfer a Marshall lot to Ray Spittler and wife for 1 dollar. Clancy I Murphy to Stephen W Dean land in Marshall for 1000 dollars.

Pure Oil Co Zenas Applegate Charles Phillips Henry Phillips S. W. McClellan Emma E Kelley Martinsville Eva A. Reeds Frank Cole John F. Vaught Viola Barkalow Pat Ferry Ray Spittler Marshall Clancy I Murphy Stephen W Dean

Sweet Marries Couple at His Home in Marshall

J A Sweet weds Frank Nichol of St Petersburg Florida and Olive Sewell of Marshall at his Marshall home. The couple will reside in St Petersburg where the groom is in business.

Sweet Marshall J A. Sweet Frank Nicholson St Petersburg Fla Olive Sewell Frannk Sewell

County Press Association Holds Annual Picnic Near Casey

The Clark County Press Association will hold its second annual watermelon picnic at Fairview Park Casey next Friday afternoon with a basket dinner at 6 30 o clock. Editors and their families from Crawford Effingham Jasper Cumberland Edgar and Coles counties are invited.

Clark County Press Association Fairview Park Casey Clark County Association Crawford, Effingham Jasper Cumberland Edgar Coles

Obituary for James McCrory Bohn

James McCrory Bohn born January 16 1908 near West Union Illinois died August 7 1927 at age 19 known as Mack he was a frail boy with strong obedience to his parents Garfield and Bertha Bohn and is survived by his brother Wade and many friends He graduated from Fairbanks High School on May 4 1926 with the Class of 1926.

James McCrory Bohn Garfield Bertha Bohn West Union Iinois Mack Wade Fairbanks High School

What Farm Bureau Says About Farm Account Books

Martinsville August 18 Prof Robert Hudelson of the University of Illinois assisted county farm bureau work on farm account books with cooperation from the university. Local co operators include Robert Dawson and Forrest Smith of Marshall P F Kettering and Meade Sharp of Martinsville L A Hammond of Dolson C B Drake and Son of Westfield and E E B Slusser of Orange. They report keeping accounts as a profitable practice aiding next year’s planning.

Martinsville Nl Robert Hudelson University of Ilinois Farm Bureau University of Illinois R E Apple Robert Dawson Forrest Smith Marshall P. F. Kettering Meade Sharp Martinsville L. A. Hammond Dolson C. B. Drake Orange Hudelson

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Flora Hagist Albert Raisner Floyd Kitley Donald Ben Knacht Bernice and Dale Harry Lickert Lois Otto McVick Will Lickert Louise Edward Jacob James Mill Elizabeth Anna Lutz Elizabeth Hagist AETNA IZE Mark Stewart Insurance L. M. Cox Chrisman Silas Murphy Marshall, Il B. F. Johnson Cole & Cole Loang, and Insurance Westfield Methodist Ladies Aid Johnson H. M. Dewey & Co Second Hickory Miss Tile Allison County Board of Supervisors Frank Meehling Ernest Geheb George Meehling Odelia Staub Clinton, Ind F. G. Edwards Ellen Jane Marseilles Albert Sockler Ernest Bailes Cicero Grant Pritchard George Somerville Dorothy Murphy Lydia English John F. Cane John F.’Cane Elmer E. Horner Frances Tee J. W. Hartzler Bertha Forsythe Kittle Fawley Elmer Dygert Detroit John Meloy George Swarth Tuscon Arizona Los Angeles Visitine Buel Morris Jesse Young Ozark Mountains Harold Luse Flora J. F Luse Herman University of Potter Willard Ronald Hazen Paris Hospital Frank LeSeure Danville Lillie LeSeure Grace LeSeure John Alvey D Hx Matchett and Son Chester Elwood The Christian Church R. C. Mowery Maggie Bush Hilene Davis John Kadel Carrie Stateler Charles Davison A. H. Davison Ella Lycan Louis Clarence Lycan Decatur Tillie Allison R. L. Davison C. G. Claypool Jimmie Miss Bessie Drake Mrs. E. A. Lockard George Taylor Cookeville, Tenn Myrtle Sweet John Sweet G. C. Hallauer Norman Bennett Mrs. Grendel Bennett John McCauley Watkins-Higgins Hattie Johnson Pierre, South Dakota Priscilla Whaley Ann Platt Terre Hauta Phoebe Iialcom Martin R. Mundorf Pittsburgh Marshall Frius Gary Hoa 6 Mundorf John Mundorf Royal Neighbor Lodge Mary Reynolds Loretta Reynolds Chris Curran M J Ryan Josephine Staub Billie Staub Aroma Park F. E. Boucher E B. Staub Ruth Downey Terre Route Edwin Clapper Ora McFarling Hazel Dell Marie Dawson Ida Morgan Leone Pennington Timothy Babcock James Phillips Fred Stepleton Houston, Texas John Mundy Cleone R. E. Babcock Spiketown Henry W. Kile H. R. Snavel Atty Advertisement County Press Association James Bohn Jersey Price R. R Pythian Theatre Warner Baxter Madge Bellamy Mae Allison Gibson Clara Bow Rosie Herald LeSeure’s Cash Store Thompson van Camp Chase and Sanborn D.doll & Son
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