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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1927
Page
4
The new law requires doctors to register all births and deaths within their knowledge in the county clerk's office starting this month. The Messenger notes local streets in good condition and hints at newsroom improvements. A Masquerade of the M. S. B. is scheduled at Harlan's Hall for Christmas Eve with invitation proof and masked entry.
This item notes the Sunday evening marriage of Charles Carter and Miss Tude Hooper. It also mentions Tom Ollinger’s accident while hauling with Miller's big black team on a steep hill, where he was dragged and wears a sling. Also covered are travel notes about Lucille Dulaney and May Emerson returning from Monticello Seminary Godfrey IL, and Ava Prewett visiting Marshall from Norborn Mo with relatives.
The ice term brought two notable injuries Mrs. Fred Keifer and John M Archer both fell hard and were helped home Mrs. Keifer was briefly unconscious before revival Ed Gilmer and Lizzie Montgomery wed Tuesday at J R Sullivan's Rev Harms officiating They plan to move to Kansas Myrtle Elston visited family on Walnut Prairie Sam Arbuckle, now in Terre Haute, injured when his horse slipped his leg broken and ankle mashed. weeks of recovery ahead.
A twenty year old letter from Fred Stepleton reports he now lives in Houston Texas and works in real estate. He claims he can sell a single tract ranging from 4 to 209000 acres. He praises ideal weather, blooming flowers and abundant lemons while his family enjoys a pleasant home.
Ten years ago the Black family enjoyed a buffalo roast sent from Thermopolis Wyoming where a state game warden sold meat as a novelty. Walter B Wright of Indianapolis married Miss Cecil Hibsman of Marshall yesterday in the office of Esq Craig. Owen Ogden, a Camp Taylor soldier, visited his aunt Mrs Mary Ogden over Christmas. Gen Perdue of the Great Lakes naval training station plans Christmas vacations with relatives and friends. Velsay Mount and Emily moved to Imeatur this week near a factory line new carbursion remains unclear.
A scientist argues birds migrate on fixed dates driven by daylight length. He cites experiments showing daylight affects gonad growth and song in birds, while artificial light can trigger premature changes. The finding challenges the belief that temperature or food primarily governs migration.
An entry in the Stodiatmes church register of Jury St Edmunds England notes Christopher New sum miarded Charity Worrell Charity Morrell, who was entirely without arms. The ring was placed on the fourth toe of her left foot, and she wrote her home with her right foot.
A fragmented account notes key duels from 1794 to 1885 involving figures such as Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, with later clashes including Captains and generals in various eastern locations. The text lists participants and colors historical debates over honor and conflict in early American history.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 with the new year and the new man as the subject Evening service at 7 00 an evangelistic service Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 evenings
Pastor Howard Leach leads Sunday activities with 9:30 Sunday school 10:45 worship including communion 4:00 vesper Special music Rev A Ray Grumman of M B Church Paris speaks at Week of Prayer events starting Tuesday January 3 7 30 with topics on Prayer as Loving God Self and Others.
The notice lists services at United Brethren churches with J B Sipes as pastor. Centenary Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. Marshall holds 7 00 p m preaching. Friendship hosts 9 30 a m Sunday school and 7 00 p m Christian Endeavor and prayer meeting.
Evangelical Dr Kroft and pastor lead Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. January 2 at 10 00 a m a trusteeship and class leadership election will be held. Emanuel church lists services and a January 6 preaching at 10 00 a m with election of one trustee.
Minister Christian R C Mowery invites attendance at Bible school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 00 p m. Morning theme The Beginning and the End Evening theme The Two Doors Junior Endeavor on Sundays morning Young People Society at 6 00 p m Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon Church night at 7 00 p m.
Sunday school at 10:00 a m. Morning preaching at 11:00 a m. Evening service at 7:30 p m led by Rev Smidtt of Terre Haute.
Morning worship at 10 45 with Communion service. Theme centers on The Friendship of Jesus for His Disciples. Church school at 9 30 a m. No evening service.
Sunday services at 11:00 a m with the subject God. Wednesday 8:00 p m testimonial meeting. Reading room and circulating library open Wednesdays and Saturdays 2:00 to 4:00 p m for Bible and authorized Christian Science literature.
Rev Gertrude L Apel pastors a 150 member two church circuit across 35 miles in Colville valley Washington delivering three sermons each Sunday in Valley and Chewalah. She ministers baptisms funerals marriages and civic duties with few obstacles noted due to her sex.
Sir Chimanial Setalvad, vice chancellor of the University of Bombay, warned in London that literacy alone harms Indians. He noted only six or seven in a hundred can read or write and argued that too much focus on higher education neglects primary schooling.
France awards air baptism certificates to encourage air travel. The Aeronautic Club of France began the practice in 1913, and officials nationwide now urge every first air trip recipient to receive a meaningful keepsake as propaganda.
A section explains bat behavior as they emerge at dusk to hunt for insects. Bats roost in hollow trees caves or dark roofs hanging by their hind limbs head downward while resting during the day.
A brief note notes nature's calming effect on anxiety. The deep blue sky and starry night impart a quiet to the mind, suggesting nature's power over mental unrest.
Public notice announces a chancery sale in Clark County Illinois following a decree dated December 2 1927. Special Master W T Hollenbeck will auction the described real estate at 2 pm January 30 1928 at the east door of the Clark County Courthouse Marshall Illinois to the highest bidder. Terms are cash.
Public notice announces a foreclosure sale under a December 2 1927 decree in the case Johnson v Dean et al. The sale before the Clark County master at the Marshall courthouse will occur January 30 1928 at 2 PM at the east door for the property in Marshall described as part of Woodford Dulaney’s addition with sixty six feet off the east side. Cash payment required.
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