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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1915
Page
3
A traveler from Washington describes a trip from Jacksonville to Charleston, recalling Beauregard and secession in Hibernian Hall, poor Florida farming land, bitter winter, and a vibrant city core. He visits the Public Market, notes tame scavenging buzzards, and tours Kings and Meeching streets, city buildings, and Battery Park near Charleston Harbor.
The Illinois Pipe Line Co declared a dividend of 15 dollars per share on Saturday. The stock is currently quoted at 200 dollars.
Sam K. Baird of Shreveport La sustained a serious fracture to his right arm last Tuesday when his car engine kicked as he cranked it. Doctors report the bones were broken in five places.
The Marshall Masonic lodge elected officers Wednesday night. G. G. Purdum was named Worshipful Master W. T. Platt senior warden Warren Hagist was junior warden J. Burns served as junior deacon D. Smith as secretary and Fred H. Gorham as treasurer.
A Friday night sleet storm with strong wind ripped limbs from hundreds of trees and caused major damage to telephone lines and poles, disrupting communications and leaving debris scattered across streets.
Adams of Company B cut his head in an attempted suicide and has since recovered enough to threaten self harm. County court declared him insane on Saturday and that night he was moved to the Anha hospital for the insane.
Geraldine Marie Downs born April 26 19156 at West Terre Haute died December 8 aged years. Survived by parents Lote and Stella Downs and sister Pearl Louise. Funeral in U B church Marshall conducted by Rev N C Royer and Rev Higgins of Clarksville. Interment Marshall Cemetery.
Miss Alice English youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W English wed Harry Tingley in a Sunday ceremony at the M E parsonage performed by Rev E G Sandmeyer. Witnesses were Miss Mattie English and Chester English. The couple now housekeeping on the groom's farm eight miles south of Marshall.
Murley Freeman born March 10 1900 in Anderson township died December 6 1915 leaves parents four siblings Harry Perry Wayne Alma mourn his death. He joined Mill Creek Baptist church January 1913 and lived as a true believer. Funeral conducted by Rev. Bert Beckles with burial in Ohio Cemetery.
Bowles Live Stock Commission Co of Chicago held a chattel mortgage on Oscar Ining stock in Westfield township. After a Kansas man Pinnell claimed a second mortgage and kept stock with Irving, an injunction delayed sale. Deputies served the injunction. sale proceeded, with contempt cited for those ignoring the order.
Miss Carrie Emerson daughter of Edward Emerson died by hanging at her north Highth street home Sunday night. Her father found the body Monday morning in an unfinished room after she failed to join breakfast. She was about 31, described as virtuous and disturbed mentally for weeks, an incoherent note hinted a personal reason for the act without specifics.
Carrie Emerson born November 11 1884 in Marshall died leaving two brothers Daniel and Burdette and two sisters Ruth Culter and May Sweet with father. She joined the Methodist church March 1 1896 under H C Gibbs and remained a faithful member and loyal household figure.
November report notes best attendance record among Seniors and strong tardiness by Freshmen. Enrollment 125. average daily attendance 121. Acclaimed cantata with solos by Katherine Turman and Miriam Cole. Miss Keener leads music programs. Principal congratulated after accreditation renewed to 1919. Lawrence Mills wool cabinet donated for permanent display aiding multiple studies. Basketball: Robinson win. Marshall improve effort despite size disadvantage. Upcoming Greeaup high game at local gym expected to be strong. community urged to support.
The December Board of Supervisors meeting covered routine items and a lengthy review of bills. The court declined to extend the Decatur Sullivan Mattoon Traction Co franchise. Pension grants of 150 dollars a year were approved for several blind residents under the new law. A list of names was designated to form the grand jury for the March term.
Christian Washington Smith died Friday evening at his home on sou Eighth street after a long illness. Born in Lancaster Pennsylvania November 18 1834 he came to Marshall in 1854 and served two years as a union soldier. He united with the Methodist church about 40 years ago. Survived by daughter Mrs E A Lockard and one sister Mrs Mary Holler. Funeral Sunday at the family residence conducted by Rev W H Zeigler with Odd Fellows burial in the city cemetery. The family thanks friends for kindness during his illness.
The Methodist church choir led by James Cosgrove will present The Shepherd King a Christmas cantata by B Lincoln Hall next Sunday at 7:00 PM in the church. Hall, a young composer, is world famous for this work, and the choir promises the best musical evening ever at the church with an open invitation to the public.
The Congregational church hosts a Union prayer meeting tonight at 715 Plus Ultra Class. A social meeting Thursday at Mrs. Losen’s home 115 Locust. Friday Christmas social for Sunday school in church. bring a present under ten cents. Sunday services 9:30 Sunday school, 6:15 C E, 10:45 and 7 preaching. teachers’ meeting Tuesday at p m in the pastor’s study. W. W Jones, Pastor.
United Brethren Church holds prayer tonight at 7 15 with Sunday school at 9 30. The pastor preaches in Marshall Sunday at 2 30 and Endeavor meets at 6. Thursday prayer at 7. Revival services underway at Grace Chapel with good interest. Otterbein Guild meets next Friday at 7 15. N E Royer pastor.
G C Freeman of Anderson township and Sarah A Low of Darwin township. Ardell Kidwell of Crawford County and Grace Staley of Clark County. Farry Tingley of Darwin township and Alics Eoglish of Marshall township are recorded as marriage license applicants.
J. T. Cougill sells the west side hardware store to Oscar Ingram of Cumberland County.
The annual Clark County Farmers Institute will meet January 5 6 and 7 with sessions in Casey Martinsville and Marshall respectively. Leaders and program details likely to be announced at the events.
At the regular meeting of Marshall Chapter C. E. S. the following officers were elected for the ensuing year Miss Mollie Smith W. M Frank W Kellogg W. P Mrs F B Lupher As M Miss Flozza Smith Secy Mrs E D Morton Treas Mrs G C Hallauer Cond Miss Fannie Luckhaupt As Cond
Coal leasing accelerates as farmers who opposed the idea join the drive. More than 100000 acres have been leased in the county and a drilling outfit is expected to begin work near Auburn this week.
The D A R invites the public to contribute to a real municipal Christmas tree by donating tinsel bells and decorations. Donations can be left with Mrs. Jay Swern in the courthouse before December 24.
Antone Forbeck a barn builder on Mrs. August Buehler's Wabash township farm fell 18 feet from the roof onto frozen ground yesterday afternoon. He lay unconscious for two hours with a badly injured back and possible eye injury though no bones were broken.
The Paris Chamber of Commerce plans a convention of good roads advocates to start a movement for a highway from Danville via Paris Marshall and Robinson to Mt Carmel. Interest spreads to other counties though Clark County may resist and prefer local road building.
The Clark County Medical Society met in the county courthouse with Drs Haslitt S Bradley Houser Marlow Hall L J Weir Ryerson S W Weir Anderson Mitchell and Rowland present. A state board of health notice on a better baby contest was read and a county event set for March 4 to 11 with a planning committee named.
Prices for Illinois crude oil rose further with Inson quoted at 1.42 per barrel as market observers noted ongoing gains in local energy markets.
At Vandalia railway station on Sunday evening a masked robber forced night telegraph operator Vern Jones to open the cash drawer, stealing about 8 from the railroad. Jones was tied but released when two men entered the station. a Casey arrest proved unfounded.
Postal news advises rural route patrons to inscribe actual value on packages and explains fees for insuring up to 5 25 and 50 dollars. It notes money orders as a cheap alternative and promotes clear addressing, sender details, and early mailing during the holiday rush. Rural routes report highest package volume on Route No 2 and Route 1 follows.
A series of property transfers are listed with buyers and sellers, parcels and locations such as Archer's 1st Marshall, Auburn lots, Dulaney's 6th Casey, and Westfield, with prices ranging from 1 to 25 571 dollars. Notable entries include Alma Mattox to John H Kiger for lot 2 bik 42 and Harry E Baker to Oscar L Edwards for 180 acres.
Evangelical Association revivals proceed with Rev. C. Lo Waney and Rev. Mr. Hamay announced for upcoming nights. Pastor Lao J. Enrhhardt invites all to attend with preaching schedules noted for next Sunday and the weekend.
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