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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1922
Page
1
A Terre Haute group of 16 YMCA girls spent a day in Marshall traveling 14 miles by bike from Terre Haute. Chaperoned by Mrs Lydia Hutton they toured the business district, stayed at the National Dixie hotel, danced after dinner and left Marshall by train Saturday afternoon.
The American Farm Bureau Federation led commission firms with 75 local members. Indianapolis yard handled 884 cars in November, 21.7 percent of receipts, up 172 cars from October. A 25 percent dividend is planned, paid to stockholders and locally to members who shipped stock. Local membership now exceeds 15 and grows daily.
Miss Genevive Myles led with a perfect score in the county spelling event held last Friday at Darwin Township. Miss Vivian Waldron and Miss Carrie Behner followed as runners up while Bernard Myles, last year's winner, secured top honors for his school, with medals and banners funded by local merchants.
City council minutes show an estimated $2000 needed for a light plant project with possible reimbursement through track usage. George Low explains state electric line conformity, Mid Western Transit gains city street franchise, and a $5 annual electrician license with $2000 bond is set. Bennett opposes the ordinance amid debates on attorney fees for Danville case related to the old pump notes.
A report details Fred Curtis sustaining a severe accident Thursday when a gun discharged in a wagon, tearing the left arm. He was treated but amputation was considered. conditions later stated as improving in the days following.
On Thanksgiving the home of Rev. and Mrs. Bert Eckel hosted a surprise party for their pastor. About 54 people attended at 11 oclock, bearing filled baskets and a spread, and presenting a leather rocker and other gifts. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Liffick, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hewett, Robert Keller and family, and many others from the local community.
A historical call urges readers to vote Tuesday Yes for governmental reform. It argues taxes will be fairly distributed, the government strengthened, and four supreme judges favored while three opposed. Opponents are said to object over minor concerns, with Chicago seen as a potential loser under the old system.
Local notes show Miss Martha Crowe hosting and visiting relatives in Marshall for Thanksgiving. Numerous residents and guests from Terre Haute Palestine Gary and St. Louis attended church events, football games, or family gatherings here including Crowes Prusts Reisners and Williamses with multiple visits and dinners.
SQUTH DOLSON and Clapp finished shredding in the vicinity last week. A Pleasant Grove Friday night community meeting went well with an enjoyable time reported. Miss Carrie Newman visited her sister Mrs Oda Marrs for a few days last week. Riley Davis of Clarksville moved to Paris and Alfred Graham moved into his former house. The Clarksville Baptist revival continues with good interest and invites. Mr and Mrs Clarence Findley Mike Reeley Earnest and Geneva Palmer visited Fred Wieland and family on Sunday. Bruce Gilbert of Mattoon visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs Sam Reeley spent last week with relatives in Terre Haute. Relatives received word of Earnest Richey’s death in Terre Haute, son of Colman and Mrs Richey of Pleasant Hill. Ben Richey and family were called to Nevens by illness and death of Mrs Richey’s mother Mrs R P Nichman.
A Rabbit Supper at Red Men's Hall is set for December 11. Attendees unable to bring a rabbit may bring a chicken and must deliver rabbits and chickens to Johnson's Bakery by 9:00 a.m. for the committee.
Manager McMorris of the National Dixie hotel offered use of the lower floor for a Thanksgiving night dance by the Super-Six orchestra. Around 48 couples attended as the group later played for Y W C A girls from Terre Haute on Friday night.
The Clark County Farm Bureau will meet at the Marshall courthouse on Thursday December 14 with 10:00 a.m. calls to order and reports. At 1:00 p.m. officers for 1523 will be elected. at 2:00 p.m. J. C. Watson will speak on Taxation in Illinois. All farmers and business people are invited.
Thanksgiving game on the Marshall gridiron finished 6 to 6 as Casey's Criswell kicked two drop kicks to lead Casey at one point. Ferris tied the score in the second quarter and crowds of over 1 200 filled Casey with spirited support.
J. Q. Snedeker argues in Clark County Farm Bureau News for adopting the new Illinois constitution. He cites redistricting reform to curb Cook County dominance, fair taxation, and protections against confiscation, urging farmers to vote December 1 as a sacred duty to shape state law for years.
Plans for a public meeting at the courthouse Saturday at 1 30 P M to discuss the proposed constitution. Hon G C A Shuey of Charleston and Judge W T Hollenbeck, both constitutional convention members, are expected to address the audience.
On Sunday Mr and Mrs Wm Washburn hosted their annual Thanksgiving dinner three miles west of the city to mark their 51st wedding anniversary. Attending were S E Litteral and sons Harold and Harley, Robert Litteral of Indianapolis, C T Washburn and son Lester of Greenville, R W Kite family of Terre Haute, Mary Washburn and daughters Mildred Generive Lit terl Ruth Washburn of Marshall, among others.
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