This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
18
The Herald publishes its largest issue in Marshall County with twenty pages aimed at meeting rising advertising demand. Officials cite sudden unsolicited business and the paper’s top county circulation as reasons for the expanded edition.
Kilborn column from Glendale California recounts the death of the author’s mother on Nov 26 at 76 and a life of Christian faith. It reports a new family grocery venture in West Glendale with J. E. Peters, details travel between Glendale and Los Angeles, and sketches community life and local prices.
The board reviewed county officers books with all correct. County Clerk Fredenberger shows six months totals with a 72.65 balance due. Circuit Clerk Dan Emerson reports 3505.75 due. Sheriff Davison 104.16 due. Treasurer Lewis turned 15904.75 to Tarman. Grand jury chosen for March term. assistant clerk authorized for 90 days. Woman's Club request for drinking fountain funds denied.
The narrative blends a Paris honeymoon scene with a troubled marriage, a customs inspection dispute, and blunt remarks from companions. It hints at social pressures and a domestic quarrel affecting a newlywed couple as officials and observers weigh in.
The Attorney General in Urbana issues an opinion on whether county supervisors are entitled to daily pay for delivering ballots to precinct judges and clerks. The question also covers compensation for posting election notices and whether pay scales differ when delivering ballots to multiple precincts.
A morning session lists jurors including Hartford Shaftner Anderson Adams Kile Casey Hartley Riley Brookhart J B Coffey Earl Reed Darwin George Murdort Dolson Chas Gbeckleér Riley Devis Jacob Dunlap Johnson M Steward B B FP Funk John Forester Marshall Elmer Fawley Harry Findley Wellington Murphy Harry Fregenberger Jeff Wiser Martinsville Ed Conrad Wm Towell C R M Cook Ross Fasig Melrose Harry Evans Orange Will Davis Mervin Chapman Jake Cline Wabash Abe Medley Westfield Geo Rarid for county court term jury.
Five Points church neighbors staged a wood chopping bee at Uncle Abraham Johnson's home five miles northwest of the city. Twenty men felled timber to provide stove wood for a year and eighteen ladies joined with well-filled baskets for a full day of cheerful activities. Mr Johnson, age 84, remained active and enjoyed the outing.
A district farmers short course will run January 30 to February 4 1911 in Verre Haute under Purdue Agricultural Extension Department and Experiment Station. It offers one week of farming instruction plus lectures and demonstrations in domestic science for women and a class for boys and girls.
The Athletic Association bought a new official basketball as students skate on ponds in good condition. Glenn Michael, a senior, joined Ohio OU Co. John Pearce recovered from mumps and returned to school. Team practice prep aids spring games as classes for next semester are arranged quickly. The second literary and musical program is Friday. Prof Williams hosted the football team for dinner at Marshall House. The team, promised season goals, won four of seven games. Afterward, girls visited hotel parlors for social time with the gridiron heroes.
Marshall church preaches at 2 30 p m Emanuel Grand Turn at 7 p m Zion Big Creek at 10 30 a m Election of eight Sunday school officers for the year 1911 Nitsche pastor and Sun ey 3 lower text reads as a church notice
Mrs. Jacob Laufman entertained her card club yesterday afternoon with casual games and friendly conversation in a social gathering reflecting neighborhood leisure.
The article records Sunday schools and church services spaced tightly from 9:45 to 12:30 with occasional overlong intervals of five to ten minutes. It praises the work of male members and the harmony of participants, noting large attendance at meetings in Toronto and elsewhere.
The Ohio Oz Company cancels all leases in Lamotte township Crawford county after five years of rental payments. It drilled two dry holes and abandons further operations as oil or gas was not found. Illinois field completions last week: Crawford 28 Lawrence 18 Marion 4 Clark 1. 18 dry holes total production 3171 barrels.
The trial of Menlo E. Moore, Vincennes theatrical manager, for the killing of oil operator Charles E. Gibson concluded Saturday with a not guilty verdict. The crowd cheered as the jury delivered the ruling amid claims of unwritten law connected to Gibson's alleged affair with Moore's wife.
Marshall merchants report crowded stores all day with shoppers from across the county taking advantage of numerous bargains. Local merchants say holiday business so far is much better than last year.
John Meehan, 55, unmarried, died Saturday night in a Terre Haute hospital after treatment. He lived with his father and brother on a nearby farm. The body was brought to this city for burial and funeral services were held yesterday morning in St. Marys Church.
The farm home of Samuel Lake in York township burned Monday near noon with Mrs. Lake inside. Neighbors rushed to save furniture as the roof blazed. The loss is insured.
The Marshall Camp, Woodmen of the World, will be instituted next Friday evening in the EK of Phall. The instituting officer will be Mr Hoyt Parmelee of Chicago, with refreshments and a smoker following the work.
Frank Evans of Hutsonville died after drinking carbolic acid Friday evening. He died within an hour. He was 46. Survived by a widow and brother. No cause is given for the act.
A fragment reports a bankruptcy related to an attorney and a person named Oscar, with references to assigns, real estate, and fixtures. Details are incomplete but indicate a legal assignment in Preston and a mention of Clarence and Nundae Myle.
The article argues travel tales often face skepticism but provably recount true events. It cites James Bruce’s 1770 account of Abyssinian customs, Herodotus on Phoenician circumnavigation, and the idea that crediting improbable journeys requires context and scrutiny.
Two Americans argue over which region experiences harsher winters. One claims Icelandic ground is frozen year round and burying a man requires driving in a sharped teat with a pile hammer. The other recalls a northern town where a hotel burned stairs and he escaped by sliding down from a bathwater emptied window.
A jovial man greets a friend and shares a tale he calls the funniest ever. The acquaintance resists, noting humor has its sad side. The narrator recalls three hilarious stories shown by his architect, joking he would have laughed harder if he hadn’t been paying for them.
A brief humorous scene recalls Miss Neverstop seating between two engrossed senators as she declares a rose between two thorns. One irate elder retorts that a tongue sandwich suits better, capturing a witty moment from Life’s quoted vignette.
The Young Ladies' Guild bazaar in Marshall last Friday and Saturday raised over $200. Prizes included a hand painted pitcher, a vase, and a 7-pound box of candy with winners named. special thanks extended to the Marshall Concert Band for music.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.