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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
5
A Tuesday program showcases Virginia Pearson with a star cast in The Vital Quest at Vitagraph. The effervescent comedy drama promises dramatic scenes and strong performances.
Masonic notice calls all Master Masons to a 7 30 p m special meeting to work in the M M degree. Congregational Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and services at 10 45 a m and 7 00 p m with all welcome. Zion and Emanuel churches outline S S at 9 30 a m and services with Rev Mundorf.
The services next Sunday evening will be in the interest of the young people. Subject is the last message of Harvey Pate on the Scaffold. A welcome is extended to all by J. L O'Neal, Minister.
The owners announce the grocery business is sold to J W McGowan a business man of long experience who will continue operations at the same stand and in the same manner. They urge loyal customers to maintain patronage and trust in a continued square deal for everybody.
We express gratitude for your long and continued patronage and kind words toward our new work with the Marshall State Bank. We would be glad to serve you and invite you to visit us at any time.
A creditor states all accounts are held and will be settled personally and urges quick adjustment without further nuisance. The message expresses no intention to annoy and asks for prompt settlement of the accounts.
Seymour Hurst was in Chicago Friday. The county supervisors will meet next Tuesday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs M Jennings Sunday. Numerous locals spent Thanksgiving in Greencastle Champaign and Terre Haute. Military enlistments, transfers, and travel fill the week with social and civic notices.
Money to Loan on real estate and personal property B F Johnson Bulk soft wheat bran 190 per 100 lbs 86 per ton John Marvin FOR SALE cheap Maxwell touring car 1916 model electric starter lights A bargain is taken at once Tel ephone 290 FOR SALE one span good young males coming 3 broke to work 240 one year s time 6 per cent One brood mare 11 years old 75 on time Sullins the Jeweler We specialize in picture framing Arthur Hurst ii For Sale high grade Holstein heifer fresh soon or will trade for draft filly Fred Mundorf No hunting allowed on my farm with gun or dog Theodore Miller L will be in Marshall next Saturday Dec 8 to serve notices on all those having given options for coal land W Fleming Mrs James Brann will hold a sale of livestock farm implements and household goods at the Chas Hamill farm one mile southwest of West Union Dec 18
Russell R. Nichols and Letha Fern Clark both of York township. Glen Cooper of Orange township and Ruby Ross of Johnson township received marriage licenses.
The Journal of Heredity states potatoes became common in the last century. It traces the crop to Ecuador with Spanish discovery in 1550, introduction to North America by 1585, and Sir Walter Raleigh bringing it to England. The potato’s reputation shifted from animal fodder to human sustenance over roughly a hundred years.
Fragmentary remarks reveal a German Reichstag discussion about transferring Arizona New Mexico and Texas from the United States to Mexico. The overheard exchange touches on marriage vows and financial loss as context for the political talk.
Foster Martin advertises a Christmas sale with handkerchiefs hosiery and gifts from 5c to $1.50 per item. The store features Niagara Phoenix and Black Cat hosiery, plus hair brushes mirrors trays and more. They promote cloaks and suits with low prices and urging customers to shop early for bargains.
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