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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
1
Witnesses described a gruesome scene with strong odors and disturbed furniture as investigators probed a death near a residence in Misa RossD. Giayszcounty Indiana. Police noted a corpse with signs of trauma and a lingering smell while neighbors recalled a recent gathering and unusual activity. Authorities stated routines for the inquiry and urged calm as they reviewed the case.
Local letters from Hennessy Oklahoma describe a mild winter with plowing for spring, a bumper corn crop and 300000 bushels sold in Hennessy and nearby towns. Writers warn farmers about contract tricks and note a March dedication event at a church amid sale preparations and market optimism.
The city council, engineers, and a contractor compromise over tile sewer work on the east side after a 11 foot ditch clogged traffic. One third of inspected tiles were good. the rest will be returned to manufacturers as rapid completion is pursued.
FE E Buckner of West York celebrated his eightieth birthday with a Christmas dinner planned as a surprise by his wife Mrs Buckner. Relatives and friends from Clark Crawford counties attended including Grandma Richards and the Richards family Joe Hutchison and family from Marshall. Guests expressed wishes for many more happy days and dinners.
Elder Jones preached a final sermon in Marshall at the Christian Church on Sunday evening. Visiting ministers Pletcher Kirkland and Griffin joined him as honored guests as the largest congregation in memory filled every pew. They praised his civic righteousness and blameless life before his move to Mt Pulaski Illinois.
A list of marriage licenses shows ages and locations for applicants including Wm Re Van Pelt 23 Auburn township Corn BE and Jackson 22 Darwin township along with many others such as Theodore Painter 22 Martinsville and Ethel Low 19 West Union. A stray note mentions total county expenditures of 245000 plus dollars and district road funds.
James and Sam Low of Casey vicinity were arrested Monday on charges of stealing six bushels of yellow corn from William Washburn’s crib. They waived preliminary examination and were bound over in the sum of $100 to await grand jury action.
Mrs Rinard Simms born December 3 1833 died December 22 1908 aged 75 years 19 days. Widowed five years she lived with her daughter. Survived by two sons Sam of Dolson Will of Cumberland and three daughters Mrs Fradis Bennett Mrs Jam es Richey of Grandview and Mrs Bradley Babcock of Dolson and many relatives and friends. Funeral held at Grandview Thursday conducted by Rev Cur tan with interment in Grandview Cemetery.
Salathiel Casteel was stricken with paralysis Christmas morning and lies in critical condition at his home. He had just risen to build the kitchen fire when the attack came. His face and throat are worst affected and he has been unable to speak, but shows some improvement.
Oil field activity slowed over the holiday period with only seven wells completed in Clark County and 75 in the entire field. Total Illinois runs for the first 17 days of December reached 1,070,268 barrels with deliveries at 200,928 barrels. Major operators plan shutdowns for at least three months, while minor wells may see occasional drilling.
Felton Miller and Maggie Clapp united in marriage at the home of Rev. I T Black three miles northwest of Marshall on Christmas Eve. The ceremony occurred at 6 30 as Mendelssohn played, Alphonsa Strichler attended the bride and Verne Fox was best man. The couple will establish a home west of Clarksville.
A fragment notes an upcoming church service in a courthouse setting. The message centers on beginning the year with a sermon titled The New Year and features a pastor delivering a hopeful, year-start message.
Weeks of pursuit ended when Hennessy was arrested in Terre Haute after Ike Durrette was captured at York. Sheriff Davison secured extradition papers, and with City Marshal Forbeck the pair brought Hennessy to the city and jailed him. Bail expected to be offered by friends today.
M. O Frost from Topeka honors the Herald for its double Christmas number and supports raising subscriptions to a living rate. He argues local papers must profit to survive and that two dollars is reasonable for a quality county newspaper.
Thirty two persons who joined the Baptist church during Rev. A. M. Kirkland's meeting at McKeen were baptized Monday in the Christian church baptistry. They will stay with Marshall Baptist church for now and plan to form a McKeen church later.
Friday evening at 8 o'clock the M. T. H. S team will play Vermillion Academy in the high school gym. High school students may sell tickets through Manager Russell Brown. A Shakespearian society literary program is planned for Friday January 15 1909 at the high school.
Marcus Gilbert of Terre Haute visits family in York. Marcus Kesler of Olney spends Christmas with sister Mrs. James Gilbert. Miss Ethyl Scott of Paris visits home folks. Lydia Foster and grandson Glen visit her daughter Mrs. B F Miller. Frank Downey of Paris joins Leonard Roberts family for Christmas. Forest Riley of Farmersburg visits locals. Mrs. Kate Rook and daughter from Terre Haute stay for the holidays. Christmas tree and party entertainments enjoyed by about thirty. Mrs. Orcutt ill and to undergo operation next week.
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