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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1941
Page
5
Six men die while exploring the Chi wougamau trail in northern Canada. Rumors of murder arise as Garry Finlay and others investigate. Jules Isadore, a powerful fur magnate, is suspected after a forged letter sparks fear. Investigators are ambushed after escaping perilous rapids.
Finlay Garry and Red press on toward Lake Olga despite a hidden Hudson Bay post. They encounter Montagnais traders drinking whiskey and learn of tensions at Waiwanipi with the shaman Kinebik and Chief Wabistan. The party debates Isadore’s post and the rumored whiskey road.
Finlay, Red, Malone and Blaise scope the distant post of Isa dore on Waiwanipi Lake from a river island camp. The crew expects a warm reception after a proposed visit to bargain with the fur trader and sample supper fare as they plan their approach in mist and light.
Finlay Garry and Malone land at Waswanipi to buy flour and bacon and meet Jules Isadore and Pierre Labelle. Lise Demarais shatters the Isadore image with bold wit as tensions bubble over a planned survey. Corinne and Lise lure the outsiders while Batoche and Ottawa stakes loom in the cold riverfront setting.
Mrs Beulah Fox, Mrs Roy Fox and Faye visited Paris on Thursday while Mr and Mrs Homer Clapp and Rubylee shopped there. Mrs James Spratt was called on Wednesday evening. Mrs Ruby Kuhn and her small son returned to Casey after several days with Mrs Freda Davis. Mrs Goldie Burkett spent Wednesday with Mrs Roy Fox and Faye. Mrs Laura Van Pelt visited Paris Friday morning and stopped by her sister in law Mrs Querry on the way home. Roe Hutchings and Harry Murphy joined W W Combs in helping the butcher Monday.
In the County Court of Clark County Illinois probate Homer G Hendrix executor of Williams last will seeks court order to sell estate premises to cover debts. Describes real estate parts including East half of Southeast quarter and other parcels with detailed boundary calls and adjustments.
Detailed legal notices describe multiple parcels in Township 11 North Range 18 West and 13 West, Clark County Illinois, totaling about 53 1/2 acres and 30 1/2 acres. The notice warns defendants Gordon Ryden et al to answer by January 19, 1942, or risk default and decree, with attorney contact for Hollenbeck & Hollenbeck in Marshall Illinois.
By order of the County Court of Clark County Illinois administratrix of Nancy E. Thompson deceased seeks sale of real estate at public auction January 3 1942 from 10am to 4pm at the east door of the Marshall Court House. Tract A titled as South half Lot 2 Block 23 William B Archer Addition Marshall Illinois. Tract B in Vigo County Indiana Patton Park lots 62 63 and 64 subdivision of the N% (partial text)
Section 26 township 12 north range 9 west sale terms require one half cash in hand and the balance in fifteen days. Dated December 8 1941. De Sanders administratrix of Nancy E Thompson estate. Claude W McDaniel Marshall Illinois attorney for administratrix. Advertisement 49 3.
Notice announces February 2 1942 as the claim date in the estate of W L Cole deceased in Clark County Illinois. Co executors Camilla Cole and Frank Cole oversee claims filed by that date without summons. Attorneys Scholfield Purdom Mulligan Marshall Illinois listed as counsel.
Notice to all persons that February 2, 1941, is the claim date in the estate of Adam Moergenthaler, deceased, pending in Illinois. Claims may be filed on or before that date without summons. Herman Saiter is administrator with will annexed. Scholfield & Purdum, attorneys, Marshall, Illinois.
Claim day set for Monday January 5 1842 in Clark County Illinois county court for estate of George S Martin deceased. Claims must be filed with Homer Martin executor and attorneys Hollenbeck and Hollenbeck.
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