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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1922
Page
5
Reported that Holzworth union members gathered at home on Thursday to attend a meeting. Weather conditions prevented those east of the river from attending, but the event was considered a good time by attendees.
Harold Whitehead returns from Chicago. Danville Indiana visitors to Mrs. Mary Olcott. Elsie Eggebrecht and others spend weekends in Marshall. Club meets Monday at 7:30 in the courthouse. numerous movements, visits, and small gatherings mark community life. Mentioned are births, reunions, teaching posts, and travels among residents and relatives.
The funeral for Harry Graham aged about 47 was held at the family home yesterday afternoon. He had lived in Washington, D.C. for 27 years and had worked in government service. He was married with one daughter aged 16 and leaves Mrs J W Graham and the Graham family. His health had declined, and his father traveled to Washington to visit but could not save him.
A list of marriage licenses issued in Wabash and nearby townships includes Terrence Washburn 26 to Cecile Veach 18 Marshall. Lloyd Spittler 19 to Velma Hill 19 Anderson. Guy Ward 23 Martinsville to Lona Cartwright 18 Parker. Robert Black 43 Wabash to Sarah Lewsader 18 Terre Haute. George Gemmake 24 Terre Haute to Rosie Brooks 18 Terre Haute. Harry Hyatt 38 Terre Haute to Lucy Wells 16 Terre Haute. and others with ages and townships listed.
Prof. L Wallace, director of the band, announces the group will perform at evening services at the Methodist church Sunday to honor Rev. Pettit for the conference year's Jat Sunday observance. Pettit has been a band member for two years and is urged to return for a third year.
The Marshall Public Library sets new winter hours beginning Sept 4: Monday, Friday and Saturday 2:00 to 6:30 p m and 7:00 to 8:30 p m. Tuesday through Thursday 2:00 to 6:00 p m. Home reading by call ahead request encouraged. magazines not to be returned.
Pearl Garver of the county farm sold four Shorthorn calves weighing 32120 pounds at 8 1 2 cents, bringing in 180 20 total receipts. The sale occurred at the Terre Haute market and set a high price for a long time. B Seiple of the Ohio Oil Company transferred to Findlay Ohio office with family planning move soon. Two car loads of ties derailed near Martinsville and a work engine overturned near the Chicago road viaduct, delaying Marshall passenger traffic until about 3:00 a.m.
Classified items include two pure bred Holstein bull calves for sale, school boarder requests, room for 15 horses at Rector's Transfer Barn, a hustling young man with a car wanted, shoe orders for schoolchildren, Kodak finishing, and property sales. Also listed are loans on real estate, grape sales, poultry buying, and a restaurant job opening.
The Washington report says Adam Gard, a trusted treasury official from Marshall, will serve as a $10,000 a year assistant on a Persian financial reorganization commission led by Hon. Arthur H. Millsbaugh. The group travels via London Paris and Teheran with plans to support Persia’s fiscal reform for five years.
Springfield reports end of drought with widespread rains across the state on Tuesday and Wednesday. The steady precipitation relieved corn crop concerns and saved thousands of dollars for farmers facing a long hot spell. Conditions prior to the rain were extremely hot with scattered showers in parts of the region.
Meteorologist reports moisture varied from none to heavy but generally below requirements. Corn progress good in northern counties but needs rain elsewhere. Central and southern areas show good to badly damaged conditions with fires in many locations. Plowing delayed, pastures short, roads dusty with some mud after heavy rains. Grapes and tree fruits plentiful.
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