An Engagement Noted and Early Wedding Plans
In a lively notice a Miss Elsa Sheppard announces an engagement to Mr. Bred A. Moffitt of Chariton Iowa. Friends gathered for an at home event with Miss Ruth Foster of Tuscola, where a trunk marked the coming wedding in January. The party featured a Christmas decor of red green bells and a three course supper with heart shaped desserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Sheppard
Ruth Foster
Tuscola
Miss Sheppard
Bred A. Moffitt
Chariton
Iowa
Bess Parrish
Paris
Hattie Clark
Bess Finkbiner
Florence Hodge
Helen
Marguerite Scott
Hester Shipe
F. W. Greenough
Don Winterrow
W. F. Scholfield
Teachers Meet for Annual Institute. many attend with few absent
The countywide teachers conference gathered last Friday at the high school with several other education enthusiasts present. Speakers included Miss Grace Tucker and Miss Jennie Crow with Mr. R. E. Wilson and Mr. Joe McDivitt among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Tucker
Jennie Crow
Naomi Ruth Ashton
Mesars
Joe McDivitt
Circuit Court Dispatches and Local Burglary Spree
The circuit court met Monday with Judge Thompson presiding. The grand jury, led by Bruno Ruedy, returned five indictments including Sam Thompson and Tom Olinger for selling intoxicants and Chas Eldredge for incest. In Marshall, burglaries continued with entries at Wilson Harlan drug store Booth and Handy clothing store Black and Hutchinson grocery post office and Marvin's mill office with small loot and broken safes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Bruno Ruedy
Casey
Sam Thompson
Tom Olinger
Mether Kitchen
Chas Eldredge
Incest
Beathe Rock Falls Mfg
Co. Va
J. B. Haul & Son
J . Ashley
Mars Oil & Gas Co
Chas Hamill
Big 4 Ry
J G Tref
John Hanks
J W Graham
Emma Hanks
Joe Goodman
Chas Sturdevant
Garishee
Roscoe Shonk
J W Adams
Admrest
Geo F Shonk
J F Linton
D M Watson
E E Lee
H J Nichols
Kinloch Tel. Co
C W Shimel
L Man
A L
Chrysler
Marshall
Wilson Harlan
Booth & Handy
Black & Hutchinson
Johnson
Marvin's Mill
Klemeyer Lumber Co
The Preacher In Politics Candidate Parker Shields
The Milford Herald notes Rev Parker Shields a bright Illinois Methodist candidate for state senate in the Mattoon district, contrasting the pulpit and political careers. It questions political reform aims and questions the wisdom of a minister entering politics, while suggesting a preacher may still remain useful in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker’ Shields
Ilinois
Mattoon
Pemberton
Herald
Gentleman
Parker
Milford Herald
Old Engineer B F Keller Retires After 42 Years
B F Keller a Cairo division veteran retires on pension after 42 years of service. He traveled about 1 000 000 miles and earned 42000 in wages. He survived narrow escapes and a fatal Illinois Central derailment near the time of a near shipwreck, reflecting a long career without serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Keller
Cairo
Central
James Houck
Keller
Aunt Jane Letter From Russell Stark Abroad
Russell Stark formerly of Marshall travels in Mexico with a musical group writing from Tia Juana. He reports hot weather and soldiers in the town and notes plans to land near Chicago around January 1 for the Glee Club. the brief missive blends travel note with a travel diary tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Stark
Marshall
Mexico
Tia Juana
Glee Cub
Mett a Hore Gropg trotters and distant miles report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a group of trotters and a long distance journey. Names and places are garbled but reference Florida and Brackesonvits with a claim of making or traveling about ten thousand miles. The text is incomplete and unclear.
Subscriptions urged as post office ends long credits
The Herald warns readers the post office has forbidden extended credit for subscriptions. Patrons are urged to remit arrears promptly and pay in advance, noting the balance due printed beside their name weekly. The note urges squaring up to avoid discontinuation.
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Herald
Post Office Department
Sullivan Thompson Wedding At Bride’s Home
Sullivan Henry Sullivan of this city and Miss NeHie Thompson daughter of BM and Mrs Jacob Thompson of Terra Hattie were married on Thanksgiving Day at the bride’s home on 7th Avenue. Rev D D Burt officiated at the Christian church. The couple will reside here while Ivan will continue work at his father’s shoe repairing shop. Local attendees included Chas Sullivan and Mrs Roy Wits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry” “Sullivan
Scity
NeHie Thompson
Jacob Thompson
Terra Hattie
D. D. Burt
Christian Church of
This
Acetylene Gas Explosion Kills Three Women Near Mattoon
An acetylene gas explosion at farmer J. M. Henton's home near Mattoon killed three women and injured three children after Thanksgiving dinner. Henton was away hunting. Fire from the gas ignited, destroying the $7,000 house and burning Mrs. Henton and elder daughter Mrs. Townley, who suffered severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M Henton
Mattoon
Henton
Rachael Gerhardt
Henth
Evaline Henton
Christmas Shopping in Marshall Encourages Local Spending
Merchants in Marshall anticipate a busy Christmas season and urge residents to shop locally between now and the holiday. They warn late shopping brings poorer selection and rushed service, urging early purchases to keep money in circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
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