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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1916

Page

1

Death of Mrs Warren Hackett at 44 in Marshall area

Mrs Warren Hackett died of malaria fever aged 44 at her home east of Clarksville. She is survived by her husband. Funeral services will be held at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Stover in Marshall, probably tomorrow. The item notes lingering habit of newspaper substitutions and borrowing the Herald.

Warren * Hackett Clarksville BU Hé Abs Charles. Stover Marshall

City Light Plant Budget Sends City Into Debate

Fragmentary notes show a city light plant issue tied to a goal and borrowing. The text mentions condensary terms and a See sonata era phrase, reflecting a troubled planning discussion.

Gaddis Family Involved in Local School Incident

Fragmentary notes indicate the Gaddis family connected to a local school matter. Specifics on persons, actions, or outcomes are unclear from the readable text.

Unsigned fragment reports injury in township incident

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Mrs Carpenter being severely bruised in a township incident involving Garpenter Sot Anderson and others. Names and details are unclear due to corrupted text.

Garpenter Anderson Township

Explosion at Moriah dwelling injures Mrs. Fears

A fire at a dwelling near Moriah last Thursday afternoon, described as caused by gasoline inside during a family game, destroyed the structure. Mrs Fears suffered serious burns in the explosion and residence was badly damaged.

Moriah Rome

Red Cross Benefit at Pythian Theater This Year

Two-reel features including Cléo Ridgely will be shown at the Pythian Theater in a Red Cross Christmas benefit. Proceeds go to the anti tuberculosis fund. admission 15 and 10 cents.

CIA Red ‘Cross Tor Sfirst Tomtehta Cléo” Ridgely Pythian

Smallpox Fear Spurs Action in Terre Haute

Reports say smallpox cases rise in Terre Haute Indiana prompting mayoral and city officials to curb travel in the city. Sunday School Convention announcements follow with details of lessons and programs led by L A Shawler and Clinton Clark inviting community participation.

Courierland Pmrodical Fraternity Paris Terre Haute Mitre Indiana Icity Courtell Coximerce Térre Hauté York Dée Paul John Patmos Wright Daty Ito Clinton ‘ Clark Gary“Marvisy

James Coke Named U S Circuit Judge for Hawaii

The Honolulu Star notes the appointment of James I Coke to the U S circuit judge post for Hawaii. Coke, 41, a former Maui prosecuting attorney, began practice in 1909 after moving from Coos Bay Oregon. He served in the territorial senate for two terms and has been attorney for the public utilities commission.

Honolulu ‘Star James i Coke U.S Hawaii Coke Bee Coos. Bay Ore Maui Honolulu Territorial Senate Senate Public Utilities’ ‘Commission Pataraha

Coroners Duties and Inquest Authority in County

The coroner may take charge of a body and move it within the county to aid investigation when death may involve a crime or casualty. An inquest may be adjourned to convenient times, but a locally absent coroner limits the authority of a justice of the peace who acted without power. Funeral services followed, with burial in Marshall. Kaufman, son of born in Clay City, Ind., 1836, was a local businessman and public figure.

A .der Justice’of the Peace

Christmas Eve Oak Street lighted with cheerful events

The Tauutelpal Christmas tree lit up Saturday evening drawing hundreds for carols sung by a quartet and instrumental music. Santa Claus handed out favors to many children as merchants reported a record Christmas trade and the post office prepared for busiest gift shipments with special Sunday parcel delivery to avoid belated gifts.

Pachvees Christiné

Christmas Party at West Union Hosted by Mr and Mrs Glice Crumiin

The Crumiins entertained a group of friends at their West Union home on Sunday for a Christmas dinner. Guests included Mrs Odié Ferris Miss Ona Francis Flossie Bartlett Mae Chadwick Maud Low Esther Ferris Zelpha Cochran Nellie Breathurst Jane Morton Ernie Harmon Bartlett Ray Broadhurst Walter Carlyle Edger Williams.

Glice Crumiin West Union Odié Ferris Ona "Francis Flossie ‘Bartlett Mae Chadwick Maud Low Esther. Ferris Zelpha” Cochran Nellie Breathurst And Jane Morton Ernie Harmon Bartlett Ray Broadhurst Walter Carlyle Edger Williams

Death of Don Burns in Douglas Township

Don Burns aged 28 died at home in Douglas township after tuberculosis. Funeral services were held at his residence Friday with burial in Forsythe Cemetery.

Don‘ Patrick Burn Lewis Burns Douglas Ness Forsythe

Christmas noted with guests at Grandview home

Christmas decorations featured a laden tree for guests at a Grandview area home. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Paul of Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Clapp of Martinsville, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bandy of Dudley. AD Staub, a well known citizen of Douglas township, died after a long illness. He is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral services were held in St Marys church yesterday. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.

Grandview Virginia Iit Paiul Kansas Glenn Clapp Martinsville Royi Bandy Dudley Pater- AD Staub Douglas St Mary’s Church

Germany Asks Peace Conference in Neutral City

Germany urged the belligerents to hold a conference in a neutral city. President Wil sn and allied delegates were invited to participate in a peace proposal presented yesterday.

Germany Tos Wilsn Belligerposal Chalral-Goward

Young Rider Injured in Two-Place Wound Incident

A young rider suffered a leg wound in a two place incident. He was dressed by Dr. Mitchell and taken to Nay's Wycoming house for care.

Low Nes Tell Dr. Mitchell Ea “Nay Wycoming

Roat Estate Transfers Include Several Land Deals

The record lists multiple estate transfers with purchasers and acreage. Notable entries include Dorothea Bush to PA Newhart for 229 acres at 19 and 32-11-10 for $1, and John Garner to Star Holite for 13 acres at 18-11-10 for $1,170. Additional transfers mention Lea and Mary transfers with sums around 5200 and 16000, and Daniel Brown to Wee Brows with 30-12-10 totaling $28000.

Elder Lea J. R Brooks Bill Jolson Chas Leote. Gibbons Bush PA Newhart Wm Hays Joseph’ ‘Johns Daniel’ ‘Brown John 'R Garner Garner

Virginia Belle Clatfelter Dies in City Home at One Year

Virginia Belle Clatfelter youngest child of Mr and Mrs Frank Clatfelter died Christmas morning in the city home. Age one year two months and nineteen days after a illness of several weeks. She leaves three half brothers and a half sister Miss Layton van aged grand father and both parents mourn her loss. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the home conducted by Rev Gis Sandmeyer and burial was in the city Cemetery.

West Rev. Y Kaufman Per Cairo Jenies Foreman Jin Retta Fluger Hildren Geneva Irene Nik Tick” Whousss Bryangelical Association Dayton Ohio Edwin Samuel Texas Otto Oscar Pekin Orestus West _ Union Elizabeth Voigt Terre Haute Lillian Schmidt Flos Schiedter Newark Masonic Odd- Fellows Knights Pythias Masonic Order Odd’ Fellows Virginia Belle Rand Frank. Clatfelter Layton Gis Sandmeyer

Annual Farmers Institute Meeting Next Month Held

Fragmented OCR notes outline the Farmers Institute program with sessions on corn investigation spliced rope and halters, demonstrations on making the farm home attractive, domestic science, and a display by Mrs Shamel. Addresses by Dr W L Burleson and B Barrows are listed with times 7:30 pm and 10:00 am.

Jan Il Ps ‘m Ixereis Dre Wis Investigatiohis Aidcigeiais Jed Garde Deb ‘Burrows Marshall Jani Barrows W. Ll ‘Burleson Fale Sahoo Meehling Burleson Reiner Burrows Shiamél

Mrs William Sheppard Dies After Illness at Daughter’s Home

Mrs William Sheppard died yesterday at her daughter Mrs W W Scholfield’s home in Marshall after paralysis earlier. Her husband had come to Marshall weeks ago seeking improvement. she suffered further attacks and remained unconscious after the recent stroke. Eva E Jones born July 12 1862 in Parre Haute married William L Stieppara and survived by six children including Mrs Slowe Link Mrs Fred Ac Momitt and Mrs We B Scholfield with the Scholfield residence noted for funeral arrangements at 8246 tomorrow morning and Paria ra Eva E Jones listed as a daughter with James Harvey Jones Nanty Dixon as parents.

William Is ‘Sheppard Scholfield Ats Tor Morrow At ‘Paria Eva. E.: Jones Slowe Link Gos ‘Angelés Calif Fred Ac. Momitt Amiette Wyo

Morning Wedding of Misa Marguerite English and Gillespie

A morning wedding for Misa Marguerite English and Gillespie is planned with a brief ceremony in Effingham. The couple will travel to St Louis for a wedding trip and will reside later at a home in Marshall. Gillespie works as a telegraph operator at the Vandalia station.

Misa Marguerite É Gillespie Louis Marshall Gillespie Vandalia

Marriage Licences Record Includes Mulroy Huxley Canada and Winters

Casey area records show Ernest Donner and Irene Anderson both of Casey obtaining marriage licences. Other entries list Mulroy Burner Huxley Canada and Jessie Winters Crawford County and Eva Waiters from Casey with Clinton Garrett Vevay Park awaiting verification.

Mulroy “ Burner Huxley Canada Jessie Winters Crawford County Ernest Donner Irene Anderson Casey Clinton Garrett Vevay Park Eva

New Year Message on Subscriptions and Cash in Advance

The Herald thanks friends for past patronage and notes many subscribers have renewed for next year. It urges cash in advance to avoid errors and large balances, and asks those not yet renewed to respond promptly to prevent interruption in the paper.

the Herald Teduesvante Allens Thas

Marshall Community Club annual meeting and Farmers Day notice

The Marshall Community Club will hold its annual meeting at the courthouse on Thursday January 46. Members are urged to attend and bring interested neighbors. Plans for the year will be discussed and dues status reviewed. The second Farmers Day is set for Saturday January 2 at 2 PM at the opera house with Prof Reiner in charge.

Whursday Nelahper Thors

Subscription notes and weather fragments from local letters

Readers from Cobb Oklahoma and Pickens Mississippi discuss the Herald and a cash system. A temperature of 24 below zero is noted with a calf shipment price around 26.50 per head. Roads and autos are described as functioning despite the harsh conditions.

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Alden Lectures on Needs of the Hour at Lyceum

Geo D Alden, a noted New York lawyer turned lecturer, is slated to speak at the Third Lyceum Entertainment Judge series in Massachusetts. Tickets go on sale Saturday with lecture starting at 8:15 p.m.. two freight cars derailed near Fandalia yesterday evening amid strong gales.

Geo Alden Massachusetts New “York City Hoe W. L. Doulas Ligt Thira Kalfer's

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