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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1926
Page
1
A scrambled report ruminates on Houdini's death and causes, mixing superstition and science. It cites drink, teetotalism, and alleged medical opinions, then shifts to general commentary on punishment, philosophy, and a Clark County Farm Bureau meeting notice.
Chris L. Chingkenseh, chief of the new federal division of cooperative marketing, urges that real estate investment and cooperative organization aid farmers. He stresses that cooperation is a tool, not a cure, and highlights government research and education as essential support. Mayes of Jefferson City warns sickness in agriculture needs teamwork and favorable legislation. The talk cautions against partisan politics harming farm groups.
The piece highlights a national Seal health drive linked to Christmas warnings and posters. Carolers and store displays promote Seal products as aMeans to curb tuberculosis and raise funds for disease control, urging public support and responsible consumption.
Charles Gray 13, son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Gray of 695 Andrews street, was dragged under a Cairo division freight near Elm street crossing after losing his grip while attempting to hop a train. He suffered severe injuries including severed legs and head trauma. condition critical at Paris hospital.
The Clark County Post will elect officers Monday night at the American Restaurant after the meeting. Comrade Susie Archer is in charge of entertainment and a good time is planned. On Tuesday night December 7 the Clark County post with its drum and bugle corps is invited to meet with the Robinson post.
A Marshall foreman suffered an eye injury Wednesday while working eight feet at the Union Hospital in Terre Haute. The steel was removed and a future loss of sight remains undetermined.
News reports indicate more than 6000 head of cattle have been shipped in the past five weeks. A solid stream of 28-car lots were sent to Chicago for fat stock shows, with Kansas serving as a key feeding and shipping center. Names such as Grisham, Chapman, Chrisman, Brown, and Speer appear in the scribbled notes related to the shipments.
Miss Gertrude Cole daughter of Mr and Mrs Lou Cole announces her engagement to Edwin Philip Daly of Washington DC at a luncheon bridge party in Marshall. The wedding is planned January 11 at the Cole home. Daly, superintendent of A P stores, will reside in Washington.
Mrs. John F. Cane died after a week of illness, funeral held Thursday, burial planned in Watseka. In Edwardsville a separate court hearing opened on a highway right of way project near McKinley System tracks, with estate matters including the Tetherington case and Poorman family relations referenced among delays.
O Hairs loss from a Saturday night fire near O Hair town includes a three story broomcorn seed shed and a two story warehouse. Estimated total loss around 40000 with stock, buildings, and machinery destroyed. Insurance about 10000. Mr and Mrs O Hair were away selling seed and had orders valued at about 6000.
A citywide Thanksgiving union service was held Thursday evening at the United Brethren church. Rev. Mowery preached a forceful sermon from the text In All Things Give Thanks for This is the Will of God. Music was provided by an orchestra led by Prof. Harold Bright, with a vocal duet by Mrs. Howard Harper and Mrs. Harry Coldren.
Casey defeats Marshall 6 to 0 in the Thanksgiving Day rivalry at a muddy field with a single Casey touchdown blocked extra point. Foster’s 33‑yard run and Ewing’s fourth‑quarter punt block set the stage as Casey wins the Wabash Valley title tilt in front of about 3,000 fans. Marshall dogs the game despite strong drives and a goatee of noise from Band of 65 pieces and Legion corps.
Four men held up the Bond County State Bank in Poco with an automobile escape and about $20,090 in cash. Ten or twelve shots were fired but no injuries reported.
The two cars driven by Alex Grant of Plat Rock and Harry Tingley suffered extensive damage in a Thanksgiving day crash at Main and Sixth streets. Grant allegedly ran a stop signal, was arrested, and fined $5 plus costs. He pleaded guilty to resisting an officer and was fined another $5 and costs, totaling $16.80.
Miss Lucille Stafford of Terre Haute to Henry Allen Wallis of Marshall announced at a party at Mrs. Arthur Fields home. The couple will wed early in the new year. Twin sisters Lanore and Leone Stafford and others gave shower gifts. Also noted, county board approved bond for County Treasurer elect J. H. Price Sr. for 15000 with Southern Surety Co. ضمان.
The item notes three carloads of fat cattle shipped to Chicago on Sunday November 28. Some cattle were exhibited at the fat stock show and the remainder were marketed. Thanksgiving dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan and others from Michigan Indiana and Illinois.
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