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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1926
Page
1
The text surveys postwar prosperity hopes and economic anxieties, arguing for practical reforms and caution about inflated promises. It critiques politicians and industrialists, notes advances in transport and engineering, and laments social unrest and wage pressures amid a volatile national mood.
A well attended sale in the vicinity drew buyers and sellers, with bids from prominent locals and a large turnout reported. The event, described by observers as the next largest in the area, showcased strong activity from the Brocton market segment.
Marshall High under Coach Martin opened the season with a 18 to 18 draw against Palestine after a 17 to 15 loss to Toledo. Captain Dwight Martin led scoring in both games as Buckner and Fawley contributed on the floor in a faster, more cohesive attack.
The American Legion minstrel dates are set for January 27 and 28. An event listing notes performances to be held under Legion auspices with community entertainment and fund-raising aims.
Danville Illinois reports State Road No 10 Vermilion Heights to Batestown will open to the public Wednesday morning with barriers removed December 16. Engineer Apple of Paris orders debris cleared to finish the new stretch eliminating two deadly grade crossings and a rough pavement section from the Big Four railroad to the old Elisha Lloyd mine. The road is now smooth concrete with a short fill to be paved after settlement.
Partial OCR text shows names Earl Finney Rev Howard Leach Perce Eb Cox and a tag Committee. No clear event or action. unable to determine full notice context.
Drilling on the Thomas farm in Indiana about 114 miles east of the Bohn ferry and south of Darwin has sparked added local interest in oil and gas leasing. Interest has grown for months and now intensifies as field development prospects arise. Experienced oil men say the Thomas field appears promising though exact development remains uncertain.
The Mt. Carmel Bus Line filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission for a certificate to operate buses connecting Danville Georgetown Ridgefarm Chrisman Paris Trimble Robinson Lawrenceville and Allendale. Existing carriers including Illinois Traction System Big Four Railroad Ridgefarm Paris and Blue and Gray Bus Line may object. The petition requests a rate near 3 1/2 cents per mile with Paris Marshall service at 5 cents.
The Appropriations Committee reports a fiscal year 1928 USDA appropriation of 139,713,635 with 128,362,3865 for Department of Agriculture. Budget breakdown includes 50,862,385 for the department proper and 71,000,900 for the federal highway system in cooperation with states plus 6,500,000 for forests. The report notes a transfer creating a new bureau consolidating the Bureau of Chemistry and Soils, with most soil and plant research duties shifting to the new bureau.
Sheriff Harry Coldren started his term on November 10 by arresting Jake Barker of Gays for intoxication at Casey. Barker was brought before Judge Jed Gard and fined $100 after testing.
Washington D. C. Dec. 11. Judge Walter Brewer of Paris and Judge John Marshall of Charleston are named among a score under consideration by the Department of Justice for the Eastern District of Illinois judgeship to succeed Judge English who resigned amid impeachment charges. Other candidates include Judge Charles H. Miller Benton Judge Charles T. Flora Harrisburg Rep Edward E. Denison Marion and T. J. Lynch Olney. Senator Deneen and Attorney General Sargent have held talks on the appointment, with a Senate confirmation planned before Christmas holidays, pending Senator McKinley’s illness and death.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple land transfers and loans in Martinsville and Walnut Prairie. Entries include Schulz to Eva Short, Mundy to Cosie Mundy, and Rogers family land deals with amounts ranging from 50 to 870 dollars. Other items reference the Martinsville Building Association and the Martinsville State Bank.
Mrs Morris Logue Morris Cogues aged 169 died at home here at 11 oclock Monday after a period of poor health. Survived by husband three sons from Jacksonville Tulsa Terre Haute and three daughters Gertrude at home Mrs C Bea of Indianapolis and others. Funeral at St Marys church Wednesday morning with Calvary service.
A terse note records a property transfer in Paris with references to a deed dated in November and names including Casie Anes MartaN Binge and others. The readable text indicates a real original deed and town context without full details.
Two men came to William C. Hammerly’s home near Ernst asking directions. As he reentered, he was struck on the head with iron and left injured. Hammerly chased the assailants away, but they left a cap as a clue. Sheriff Coldren investigated but found no trace.
R S Jones of the Chamber of Commerce received notice that the Big Four Railroad asked to postpone the hearing on discontinuing trains Nos 4 and 19 to January 4, instead of December 14. A prior Robinson hearing ordered the railroad to file a report detailing earnings and operating costs for all passenger trains on the division.
A local column lists multiple marriage licenses including Sam C. Lindsey 30 of Dennison to Rosa Randolph 23 of Marshall and Wm Fox 21 of Sullivan to Rose Adams 18 of Sullivan along with several other couples from Sullivan Martinsville Casey and Terre Haute, noting names and ages shown in the entry.
Fragmentary roster from the Herald shows a long list of individuals including Heber Neshis Lyman Shonk Ben Legore Rosa Lisick Ernest Junker Cleaver Kenneth Clapp A J Dunnigan Sophia Montgomery Wilfred Shaw Alfred Seidel Franz Seidel Sarah McClure Talo Hornbrook Rosamond Coldren Simon AW Irwin and others.
County supervisors split over a gasoline tax with 12 to 2 votes and later 10 to 4 after changes. A unanimous resolution backed a tax if 60 percent returned locally. WF Church named oil inspector for the year. County farm superintendent Richard Beard’s application discussed. Garver reappointed at $70 a month.
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