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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1913

Page

1

Fragmented OCR letter hints at banquet invite and scattered names

An unreadable OCR fragment references a banquet invitation from an Anantae club in America and mentions figures such as Gooree and Charley Bin. The text then jumps to various names, places, and events with unclear context and dates, presenting a disjointed, garbled report.

Kelanazoo Sane Biemarck Bay Anantae America Kiiborn Swan Oras Merritt Arbuckle Kiondike Pioneer Iditarod Alaska

Shatte Sent to the Pen for Grand Larceny

The Terre Haute court sentenced Shatte to the penitentiary for a term of from one to ten years after a grand jury indictment for grand larceny. The defendant pleaded guilty before Judge Scholfield following an incident at a young hotel clerk.

Stott Tegister Marshall Terre , Haute Scholfield

Christmas Carols Observed in Community Meetings

Fragmentary notes describe seasonal carol observances in a local chapter with references to timing around evening hours. The text mentions a Walter Burdick and a form of Christites cere monies, indicating a church or community group event during the holiday season.

Walter J Burdick

Fragmentary Local Notice on Saturday Weather Crowds

A garbled OCR fragment describes a Saturday with rain and crowds in the city. It mentions a local business, a stiff or stench in the air, and Zamites or aboppeys seen all day amid damp conditions.

Nainesa Luiiming

Four Harpe Road Work Funded by Donated Rock

The highway commissioners bought two cars of crashed rock for Main Street repairs. The railroad company donated 0.06 car of stone to improve the street, which will be placed to restore a better surface.

Railroad Railroad Company

City plans meter changes fuel billing dispute

Fragmented notes describe in a city setting a plan to install electric meters and address billing practices. It mentions customer charges, rate fairness, and a potential city response in February with discussions about meters and related utilities.

Jan Piers Yamal Counell Jae

County Road Cooperation and Legislative Hope for Roads

The piece discusses county cooperation on road work and how future legislatures may strengthen funding. It notes that progress depends on practical measures endorsed by engineers and road builders, with towns pushing for improvements as a key issue.

Townahin Seine Stogeter Rand Getias

Death Notice for Joseph Wells of Melrose Township

Obituary notes the death of Joseph Wells a longtime Melrose Township resident. He lived in Seulan home married to Louisa Howerton with children John Det Pan dau and Margaret Lay Rook and leaves many relatives in the community and wilds of Bes EtG country.

Wella Melrose Big Life Dee South Cares Tye Louisa Howerton John Margaret Lay Rook Wes Jae Ee Nathan Susan-Wells

Electric Night Lights for Martingville City Council

A Wednesday evening meeting of Martingville city council granted a light plant contract along the National Road. The decision references a plant in Marsehall and an end to 80 containing terms for furnishing light to a farm and related facilities.

Ity Council

Business: Reports Show Decrease in Pro Field Week

A partial OCR fragment indicates a business report mentioning a decrease in professional fields during the week. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable, but the item suggests shrinking activity in certain sectors.

Oil Driller Burkett Killed in Rig Incident

A driller named Burkett was killed on a Saturday night at an oil well near Robingon when a wheel on the rig caused burns. He leaves a wife and child.

State civil service exam results listed for township staff

Fragmentary notice lists names including SSoaiah Quinncy Snedeker of Wabaph township and Mrs Mary L Mitchell of DOW. as participants in a state service examination. Mentions matron and clerk positions and Geneva as location.

Quinncy, Snedeker Wabaph Township Uccessfully

Newly Elected Officers at Woodmen Camp

Fragmentary OCR lists new officers at Modern Woodmen camp. Names include Woodmen: Slushery, Blizzard, Young, Ogle, Thompson, Sulling, Emerson and Wm Watchman. Roles show banker, sentry, clerk and trusted official titles.

Wee ‘Blizzard P. B. Ogle Thompson Sulling B. ‘Emerson

Yield report by superintendent of state reform farm

The state reform farm superintendent reported yield figures from a plot measured and weighed. He stated the acre produced about 60 bushels plus 78.5 pounds per bushel. He also gathered around twenty bushels of seed corn from the same plot, totaling 71.92 bushels per acre.

Ceader

Christian Church Sunday school contest ends in Reds victory

Sunday school contest at Christian Church ends with victory for the Reds. Morning services announce a Christmas concert in the evening featuring vocal and instrumental solos duets and choruses by the church’s best musical talent. a silver offering will be taken.

Eltye

Great Slaughter of Rabbits Reported in Harsh Winter

Fragmentary notes describe a severe winter affecting rabbit populations with heavy losses. The fragment hints at animal welfare concerns and local reaction to the event, reflecting harsh seasonal conditions on rural livelihoods.

County Supervisors Appoint New Highways Tender For Office

In Rose County the board of supervisors appointed W. Andrews as county office tender for highways. The decision follows discussions in the circuit clerk’s office and aligns with routine appointments for county duties.

Rose Andrews

City Schools Record Attendance Declares December 3 Enrollment

The enrollment across city schools was 420 on December 3, with a remarkable attendance average of 406. The report notes four schools contributing to the total and highlights the steady turnout.

Lectures in Galena On Insurance Fate By Lyndga Clary

Lyndga Clary of Galena will address the Modern Woodmen in their Hall next Tuesday evening on the insurance fate question.

Woodmay Lyndga Clary Galena

Sunday School Plans Christmas Observance and Offerings

The Sunday school will hold Christmas exercises next Sunday morning with Christmastide activities and a short sermon. The Epworth League will conduct a special Christmas lesson at the league hour. A church offering of money toys and clothing will be collected for distribution.

Will Hays League AML

Evangelical Association holds quarterly conference at Marshall church

The Evangelical Association announces its third quarterly conference at the Marshall Church corner 10th and Plum streets this coming Sunday. Rev Wise from Indianapolis preaches Friday and Sunday at 2 and 10 30 a m with communion services to follow. Public invited.

Sindgting Marshall Indianapoly Leo Bhrharat

Traction and Mortgage Firm Proposal Cited in Charleston Report

A fragmented report notes a company tied to a mortgage proposal and financing arrangements. Names like Raney and Savings Co appear amid mentions of Chicago and Belt traction. The text references bonds or gold ponds and a large monetary figure.

Sta Charleston Raney

Masonic Lodge elects officers for coming year

The Marshall Lodge elected officers for the coming year. George Purdum was chosen as MW with W. Hogue as Warden, Roy Lloyd as Associate Warden, Homer Quick as Treasurer, and Burge Smulth as Secretary.

Cee Marshall’ ‘Lodge George Purdum Sms Wwe Hogue Roy Lloyd AWS Homer Quick Burge ‘ Smulth

Penman Found Guilty in Champaign Murder Case

Harold Shaw testified in Champaign on Saturday as the jury found Penman guilty of murder. The court sentenced Penman to life imprisonment.

Penman Harold Shaw Jn Yorder Champaign

Fire destroys school in Dolgon township near Liberty

A school in Dolgon township near Liberty was destroyed by fire Thursday night causing about $500 in damages. Janney and Morton settled the loss yesterday.

Liberty Gehool Dolgon” Township Janney Morton

Fragmentary OCR yields unclear financial note

The text presents a mangled financial string with partial numbers and stray phrases. No coherent events, names, or dates are discernible to summarize into a concrete news item.

Lincoln and Chapman Expedition Trail to Dead Man's Grove

A fragmented report describes a march led by President Lincoln and Col. Chapman moving from Gentryville toward Dubois and Vincennes then toward Palestine Crafford county. The trek crossed the Wabash and proceeded northwest toward a point near Charleston called Dead Man's Grove.

Groenent Lincoln Col Chapman Dent Cape Ant Ehate Gentryville Dubois Coutnty Vin Cennes Lawrence Ceville Palestine Crafford Wabash Tne Charleston Dead Man's. Grove Nelsonville Moultrie Sint de ‘Eatur

Troubadours Orchestral Troupe Debuts At Keifer Drug Store

Saturday night a new season opener features the Troubadours Orchestra with violin and flute solos. Admission is 25 cents downstairs, with a gallery seat option. The program includes extra numbers by Pancost and other readers, promising an attractive edatane feed attraction for theatre patrons.

Troubadours Algo Keifer Pancost

Bowling Contest Tonight Between Local Teams

A bowling match is set for Thursday evening at the bowling alleys. Teams include Sears, Spencer, Cork, Geisert, Aybnat, Forbeck, Perdue, Laufman, Reorndorft, Blundell. Admission is free and games start promptly at 7:30.

SWW Sears Spencer Cork KY Geisert Aybnat J. Forbeck AY Perdue KKE 2Laufman Reorndorft Blundell

Otterbeing Guild to Present Christmas Entertainment

A community group under Chatman Entertainment schedules a Sunday evening program at the Brethren church featuring music recitations dialogues and other items. The notice invites all to attend and mentions a contact phone number for more details.

Otterbeing ‘Guild Othe Brethren

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