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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
1
Roosevelt Moves Fourth Class Post Offices to Civil Service
President Roosevelt ordered 15 thousand fourth class post offices moved from congressional hands to civil service status. Affected states include Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Wisconsin and Michigan. Salaries for these offices range around 1000 dollars annually. The change replaces congressional appointment with civil service exams and life or good behavior tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presi‘dent “Roosevelt
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Islara
Connecticut
New_York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Seg
Wisconsin
Michigan
Clark County
Dennison
McKeen
Moriah
York
Darwin West Union Melrose
Ernst
Oilfield
Walnut Prairie
Congress
Old county bridges keep sturdy in modern era
In Glatk county two classic covered bridges remain in service. One spans National Road west of town, built 70 years ago with sound timber and solid workmanship. The eastern bridge near town, built 40 years ago, also remains in good condition, a testament to durable early construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glatk
Satsieantia
Marriage Licenses Fever in Terre Haute County Clerk Claims
The Terre Haute and Paris traction era boosted marriage license activity. County Clerk Fredenberger notes Indiana couples sought Illinois licenses, boosting annual totals to around 400. His report covers December 1, 1907 to November 30, 1908 with 230 licenses issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredenberger
Terre Haute
Paris
Aras
Marshall
Indiana
Nat Strom
Local Names and Places Among Parcel OCR Fragments
Fragmented OCR list shows names and ages and towns such as Giles Kenedy Westfield Beny Hueston Marion Ind Martineville Thomas Strader Eisen Wosaina Elect and Marshall Garap with scattered notes. The text resembles an incomplete electoral or census snippet with multiple person records and locations.
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Giles Kenedy
Westfield
Beny Hueston
Marion
Ind
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Martineville
sThomas
Sui
Seaseg Strader
Otte
Town Folks Debating Loss from Mail Order Trade
A series of village scenes shows merchants planning purchases and social routines as a bank, grocers, and a printer discuss shop needs. A town hall meeting condemns farmers buying from mail order houses and vows to favor home merchants to stem the growing evil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanhope
John
Tragedy Strikes New Ed g ar County Home
In Edgar County a new residence for Joseph H. Smith endures tragedy. A carpenter fell from the gable two weeks ago, breaking his neck. A week later Smith, burdened by worry, committed suicide. His widow fled to a churchyard, later judged insane and sent to the Kane asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar County
Joseph H. Smith
Smith
Kankakee Asylum
Progress of Traction Line Reported in Terre Haute Meeting
Officials of the Charleston Marshall and Terre Haute electric line met with the Terre Haute Business Men's Association last Thursday to organize a company in Indiana with capital of about 10 000 to oversee the Terre Haute to Illinois state segment. No definite action. association members endorsed the project and offered assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston, Marshall & Terre Hauté& Electric Line
Terre Haute Business Men’s Association
Indiana
Gas Heater Ad Urges Curb on High Bills
An old advertisement fragment promotes Radiant-base burners as a lower cost solution to high gas bills. The copy notes a largest size burner at 55 dollars new and hints at used parts from winter use. Several garbled names and references appear, but the core message is a heater option amid price concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.L
Kilborn
Wal Taye Me Ves Ne Treat A Eave
A brief note records a local caption about a planned event titled Treat A Eave and mentions Wal Taye in connection with community plans. The item highlights a forthcoming gathering and organizer names in a compact notice.
City council tightens electric bill payments and sewer work ahead
The council adopted a monthly payment rule for electric light users with mail notices and potential shutoffs. Treasurer reported outstandings of 18 268 42 and November 1 308 56 with cash on hand 779 58. Water and light costs for last month were 244 57 with 387 78 collected. light plant costs 547 99 with 581 85 collected. Police Magistrate Green noted two November fines of 3 dollars each, one paid and one remitted. Streets Supt Rapson said 40 men paid or worked poll tax. A special meeting next Monday will address the west side sewer project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Robinson
Streets Rapson
West Side
Uncle Joe Presses Free Delivery for Marshall Illinois
A letter from C P Grandfield Fourth Assistant Postmaster General confirms that Marshall Illinois could receive city delivery service if a $75000 appropriation is granted by Congress. The department recommended installation but funds are limited to already approved offices. extra funds may be requested in the coming session to extend service to additional offices with favorable reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Joe
Marshall
Congress
J. G. Cannon
Illinois
C. P Grandfield
Marshall Lodge A. B. & A. M. Elects Officers
Last Wednesday evening Marshall Lodge A. B. and A. M. elected officers J. R. Burnett W M E B Behner S W J B Taylor J W Homer Quick treasurer Fred H H Gorham secretary for the coming year in a Masonic election.
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Marshall Lodge
A. B
A. M
J. R. Burnett
W. M. E. B. Behner
S. W
Will Increase Price for Old Subscribers
The Herald announces a subscription price rise to 1.50 per year after January 15. To ease the transition, readers may renew at the old 1 rate until January 15 or pay in advance for multiple years at the old rate. The paper cites rising costs and ongoing investments as the reason, promising more details next week.
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Herald
Special services at Pythian Theatre on Dec 13 1908
Special Sunday events at the Pythian Theatre next Sunday December 13 include Sunday School at 9 30 am with emphasis on attendance. Morning service at 10 45 features sermons and music by Mrs Charles Smith and Mr Garland Butler. Evening service at 7 pm includes a quartet Miss Moore Mrs Smith Mr Firmin and Mr Cole with themes Our Topmost Note and Dante and His Divine Comedy. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Theatre
Charles Smith
Garland Butler
New K of P Officers Elected at Launcelot Lodge
Launcelot Lodge K of P elects 1909 officers led by George Pulver as C C and Thomas J Fishback as V C. Installation by Deputy W C Davis set for Tuesday evening Jan 5. all members urged to attend and visiting knights welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Launcelot Lodge
K. of
George Pulver
C. C
Thomas J. Fishback
V. C. Wm
J Rapson
E. BE. Howell
Carral Clem
Frank S Murphy
J. G
Lloyd Pulver
Roy Danmer
K. EB
S. Elmer A. Stover
Harry B. Dulaney
Hal M. Janney
W .C. Davis
Walter McCollum to wed Lyda Moore before Christmas
Walter McCollum has returned from Marshall where he visited his fiancée Miss Lyda Moore at her parents home. Miss Moore recently resigned as night operator at the Bell Telephone Exchange. The couple plans marriage probably next week and will live in Kansas City with the groom's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McCollum
Marshall
Lyda Moore
Miss Moore
Bell Telephone Exchange
Kansas City
Simeon McCollum
Paris News
School Children Raise Funds for Library Books
Hancock County pupils raised 1599.88 and bought 3034 books for school libraries. LaSalle County students raised 2600 for the same purpose. There is no better investment than fifty cents for a good book when guided by a teacher.
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Hancock County
LaSalle County
Didn't Look His Part Judge Presides In Odd Morning Court
Judge Morton Thompson recalls a Chicago circuit judge asking him to act as presiding judge after a regular judge was absent. Thompson arrived at 7:30 AM to an empty courtroom and read a morning paper until the court opened at 9. The bailiff faced puzzled consternation as Thompson took the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Thompson
Oakland Ledger
Chicago
Thompson
T.hompson
Congress Opens With Tariff Debate And Reform Aims
The capital bill agenda centers on a thorough tariff revision and the push for postal savings banks and parcel delivery. Taft vows protection with reform while Cannon leans pro high tariff. opposition from banks and express firms highlights contentious reforms ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Mr Taft
Taft
Speaker Cannon
County Court Jury Drawn for January Term
Judge Snavely and Clerk Freden berger announce the list of petit jurors for the January term. Names include Charles C. Rider Allen Bennett J A S Parker Westfield D R Rosbrough John Auld Ansel Updegraff Eli McFarland David Howard L L Seaton Casey Allen Pinnell R Pine Anderson Mike Moore M A Tyler Marshall Tom SehAll Brad Spencer John Keys Dan Littles Charley Strohm Clem Maus Charley Newlin Frank Hirstigns Doiry Medaker Albert Kraeger Bightone yeuter Kelly Purkery Ab os pao Martionville Biggo wito hinson satan Beat es.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snavely
Fredenberger
Charles C. Rider
Allen Bennett
J. A. S. Parker
Westfield
D. R. Rosbrough
John Auld
Ansel Updegraff
Eli McFarland
David Howard
L. L. Seaton
Casey
Allen Pinnell
R. Pine
Anderson
Mike Moore
M. A. Tyler
Marshall
Tom
Ag Martion Ville
Biggo
Wi Tohinson
Satan
Illinois Birthday Observed with No General Celebration
The 1818 statehood anniversary passed with minimal observance aside from public schools. Nathaniel Pope influenced Congress to alter the northern boundary, adding Chicago to Illinois and expanding the state by 8,500 square miles. Historians credit his foresight for Chicago’s rise as a major city and port linking east and west.
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Ulinois
Nathaniel Pope
Clinois
Chicago
Mlinois
Nathaniel
Ninois
Ilinois
Illinois
Pope
Congress
Lake Michigan
Chicago Sa
Mississippi
Franklin H. Head
The
Chicago Historical Society
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