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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
5
Local Martinsville items report visitors and travel plans of residents including Mrs. James Clay, Miss Helen Porter and Miss Mary. social events at the Davison and Hodge homes. a postmaster’s duties return. Christmas party plans. school programs and library event reminders. notes on fluency and punctuality at school.
Miss Blanche Martin became bride of Judson McClintock Hillman of Brea in a Wednesday evening service at the home of her parents. Rev. David Howe officiated, with music by Miss Helen Woodrow. The couple left for a fortnights wedding trip and will reside in Brea California.
Administratrix Elizabeth Baker of the estate of John H. Edwards deceased applies by order of the Clark County Court to sell the real estate at public auction on January 16 1915 at the east door of the Marshall County Court House. The property includes one half undivided interest in sections 20 northwest and northeast quarters and adjoining parcels in Clark County Illinois. Terms require half cash on day of sale and half in six months with 7 percent interest and security mortgage.
Postmaster General Burleson reports the postoffice department is self supporting and shows a surplus of 88,500,000 last year. He recommends government purchase and operation of telegraph and telephone lines, extension of parcel post, and a second class postage rate increase.
Archel Cowlin faces 30 days in jail for selling beer in a dry territory as supporters and foes clash over the verdict. Edward D. Shurtleff, former speaker and dry advocate, leads in favor of Cowlin’s jail stay, aligning with Woodstock churches against State Senator WAS J. Olson and others. The case tests the township option law and could influence who becomes speaker of the next Illinois House.
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