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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
6
Dr. E. O. Gable plans a free health examination event at the Marshall House on Saturday September 4 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. He promises to diagnose and discuss a new neuropathic treatment for rheumatism, catarrh, eye and nervous system issues, urging sufferers to attend and learn their condition.
The article argues that German and Austrian rifles and ammunition have long dominated global slaughter, citing Mauser and Mannlicher weapons supplied worldwide. It notes royal royalties fund German arms, with widespread use in Turkey, Austria, Italy, and beyond, while criticizes U S policy amid war-time supply networks.
Martha Cline Riley born January 15 1848 in Licking County Ohio died August 17 1915 after 14 years of failing health. She married Benjamin Franklin Riley who died February 4 1888 leaving one son Manuel D Riley. She leaves three brothers a sister a daughter in law and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Ohio Schoolhouse Church and burial was in Medsker cemetery Melrose township.
Six men who served as pall bearers at the funeral of Charles Ploticka, murdered at Ehrmandale, a mining suburb of Terre Haute, have probated claims against his estate for sums ranging from 2.50 to 9.82 for their services on that occasion. Some people are willing to make a small or large sum.
Charles Frohman’s bold claim that death is the greatest adventure frames a meditation on mortality. The piece contrasts hopeful, adventurous resignation with grim visions of ruin, praising endurance, rebirth, and the American ideal of facing fate bravely.
A Memphis News-Scimitar editorial urges U S openness to foreign trade through delegations and exchanges. It argues for sending American merchants and officials abroad to learn and to sell, highlighting cotton lumber and Pacific routes via the Panama Canal as paths to broader commerce with China and other nations.
In a compact tribute, the text lauds Albert Hubbard as a great philosopher who embodied the Roycroft ethos. It notes his role in shaping the practical beauty of life through "The Beauty of Usefulness" and "The Usefulness of Beauty" and links his work to Ruskin and Morris.
Census data show 8 075 772 women over ten in the United States. One in five women can vote for President. Mrs Hoover and others hold jobs from banking to railroad roles. The Serbian legion of death is described as women trained in firearms and warfare. A Woodstown woman is named secretary and assistant psychologist at a Chicago lab.
Public notice of a foreclosure sale in Clark County Illinois follows a 1915 decree. I J A Sweet Master in Chancery will auction the S P Davis oil lease on the south half of the southwest quarter section 6 township 11 north range 14 west with all leasehold rights and operating fixtures at 2 PM August 28 1915 at the east door Marshall county seat. The sale is cash.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Commissioner of Highways of Darwin township Clark county Mill nois until two oclock p m Friday August 20 1916 at the office of Bert Timmerman town clerk for furnishing all material tools and labor for placing gravel on several roads including Miller Taubeneck Darwin Hatton West Union and related drainage and grading work Separate bids for each road and a specified check for 26 payable to WLU Holwick supervisor must accompany each bid
Bids must be submitted for the proposed work with contracts to be signed within ten days as per plans on file in Darwin township town clerk and County Superintendent of Highways offices. Bids opened and contracts awarded on the specified date at Ernst Illinois. Commissioner may reject any or all bids. Harry Coldren Commissioner of Highways. Approved Zane Arbuckle County Superintendent of Highways.
Dolson township Clark county Illinois invites bids August 19 1915 for furnishing all material tools and labor to cut down Slater Hill construct grade at New Bridge widen cuts and grade approaches to Zollie Marrs bridge in Dolson township. Estimated 1988 cubic yards at Slater Hill 804 cubic yards at Zollie Marrs bridge. Separate bids per road with 25 dollar certified check to David Montgomery supervisor due ten days to contract. Bids opened in Clarksville and right to reject bids reserved. Approved Zane Arbuckle Co Supt of Highways.
Nettleton estate administratrix Lavina Nettleton of Clark County Illinois asks to attend for adjustment. Creditors are asked to pay immediately. Dated August 1916. Graham and Snavely attorneys.
County Court of Clark County seeks to sell estate property to pay debts of Frank Pierson. Anna Anderson and Millie Adams are summoned to respond by Sept 6, 1915, at Marshall Illinois. The petition asks to sell Lot 3 in Addition A to Casey Town to satisfy debts. Clerk E D Morton issues notice.
State of Titonos Clark County chancery July term 1915 J W Evans vs Florence Turner Paul et al partition. Master in Chancery J A Sweet to sell at public vendue October 8 1915 at 1 PM at courthouse east corner to highest bidder real estate in Clark County Missouri described as parts of sections 27 22 and 21 including northwest quarter and southeast quarter of southwest quarter and northeast quarter of northwest quarter.
Legal notices describe two parcel sales in Clark County Illinois with details of property boundaries and acreage. The first sale lists a 210 acre tract in Section 28 Town 12 North Range 13 West with cash terms. The second sale, September auction 1915, offers the West Half of the South Third Part of Block 3 in Westfield for cash.
Rev. B F Dotson of Marshall testifies that two years ago in Martinsburg West Virginia he suffered back pain and weak kidneys. After using Dean's Kidney Pills his back stopped hurting and his kidneys became normal. He states he has not needed kidney medicine since. Price 50 cents at all dealers.
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