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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
1
The article reviews fruit tree scale pests and treatment options for growers. It notes that pruning before spraying reduces damage and recommends lime sulfur wash and petroleum oils, with caution on heavy pruning and potential tree loss if infestation is severe.
In Lewes and Ro Bamesberger with Vern Spots win in the boys division at the State University event. 630 men and boys and 100 girls attended as 43 states and 18 foreign countries were represented. A corn exhibit awarded second prize to Mr. Bamesberger for the best 10 ears of yellow corn. The Clark County Farmers Institute thanked the organizers for the opportunity.
Routine session with two requests for streetlight service referred to the water and light committee. An ordinance imposes a 10 dollar fine for improper electric connections. East side sewer work partial payment approved at 85 percent. Garwood bond for 10000 approved. January collections total 1585.66. treasurer reports net balance 341.28.
The Beaumont Enterprise notes Ruth Seigfried daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Seigfried shines in a theater production The Gambler delivering a veteran like performance The article mentions her singing and stage presence and previews her continued role tonight as the town eyes her rising talent
The county spends about 38 383 07 yearly on road and bridge taxes while current methods waste money on mud roads. The writer suggests issuing bonds to build a countywide hard road system at about two thousand dollars per mile, funded from the same tax fund, avoiding tax increases.
John P. Rose lives five miles northwest of Windsor with ten fine horses. A week ago two stopped eating, then stiffened and could not rise after lying down. Three are down, one sick, and fear spreads to the rest. State veterinarian reports few comparable cases in Minnesota and a thorough official exam is planned to determine the disease.
Public notice from Dulaney Nat Bank offers a free copy of Illinois Laws Made Plain by Hon. E. S. Smith. The book, explained in plain language for farmers, business men, and mechanics, covers property and money law and is available by calling at the bank for direct delivery.
A fragmented draft describes the Scott bill proposing changes to judicial districts in Pig state. It lists districts including Sixth and Seventh divisions with numerous counties such as Champaign Piatt Macon Cumberland Clay and Washington. The text is incomplete but indicates a bill introduction in the legislature.
The Illinois oil field, only a few years old, now yields over 100000 barrels daily from four counties. Evans King & Co sold holdings for about half a million dollars, with several outfits grossing 100000 to over a million dollars in under four years. Ohio Oil will take all produced oil, boosting the field’s clean up as shipments head east. January runs reach 1644520 barrels, deliveries 151948, with Crawford and Lawrence counties among those contributing. Mills tests WA Kline farm in Casey township, while North Fork and Pure Oil drill in Johnson township and on farm sections.
Final examinations for re view year pupils will be held at each school house Friday February 39. Questions cover 7th and 8th years work per state and county outlines. An average 75 percent admits pupils to final exam to be held March 13. A free one year scholarship at Inne Marshall township high school to the pupil with highest general average at final exam. State scholarships awarded to top averages. State Supt Blair grants four years free instruction in any state normal school.
State University items from Champaign report Wm Fishback aged 9 confined to his room three days last week due to overwork and now much better. George Hippard aged 12 formerly of Marshall studying law joins Alpha Tau Omega. Logansport representatives Schmidt Porter Siebold Bergman tour Logansport council on an irrigation inquiry and voting saloon effects. scattered notes on Senate and speaker roles.
Clark County court docket shows three additional divorce actions filed as the primary litigation activity, reflecting a shift in local civil filings. The cases involve named spouses and are scheduled for preliminary hearings in coming weeks.
Nellie Jones sues for divorce from Greriton A. Jones alleging abandonment after a nine month marriage in Cumberland county begun February 22 1906 Casey residence. She seeks custody of their 19 month old son and alimony for support. Flora Stewart also seeks divorce from Charles L. Stewart naming Evelyn Getz as correspondent and requests alimony and custody of three children ages 5 14 and 16.
The will of Father P. R. Ducey was admitted to probate. Written last December by the testator it directs that all furniture go to St. Mary's church and his library be sold with masses said for his soul. It also provides $200 to Dean Murphy and $100 to Father Heslin for masses. The remainder, mainly life insurance, is left to his mother who is named executrix.
Elmer A Tyler 25 Westfield township and Mayme Frances Newlin 20 Westfield township. Earl M Kessler 24 Wabash to Lola E Knight. Marshal Fred Shick 21 Casey Ina Burcham 17 Casey. George Howard declared of unsound mind with R H Black named conservator and bond $3000. One false courthouse tower column blown out in Saturday's gale.
Fred H. Ruffing of Vermont passed a forged $10 check on Al Bell of Casey. Described by Bertillon, he was caught at Moberly Missouri. He denied identity until faced with Bertillon data, waived extradition, and was jailed in Illinois with $500 bail after arraignment before Esquire Martin.
Three more ballots were counted in the Springfield senatorial contest. Hopkins dropped to 74 on the first and 73 on the third ballot, with no path to victory. He vows to hold enough votes to block any single candidate and prolong the deadlock. Many members were absent or paired and did not vote, while Adams Stevenson and his friends press for a recount.
Leroy Mathews a Big Four section foreman was fatally injured when a hand car jumped the track while fleeing a train. He died about 11 pm Saturday after lingering at home. Mathews 46 leaves a wife and three children. Funeral services were held yesterday. Henry Clime of the same crew suffered a severe lung hemorrhage from the same incident.
Conservator J A Marley sues over Mrs Indiana Whitesell property deeded to the Radical branch of the United Brethren church. The Dayton O based publishing house and 1885 Fostoria conference vote led to a schism with Huntington Ind headquarters forming the rival Old UB church.
Terre Haute Tribune reports attorney J. Fancher Fix sought a marriage on a Saturday afternoon to keep it out of papers. He requested privacy and had the clerk prepare the papers. The bride Lulu McLaughlin of 639 Chestnut street is 42. Fix is 51 and both have prior marriages.
Elder C C Donnellson of Beatford Indiana arrived Saturday after a telegram urged a unanimous call to the Small Christian church. He spoke Sunday morning and evening, praised as a capable preacher, and urged church members to join him for future services as plans were announced for tomorrow’s events.
A fragmentary notice indicates a gathering of soldiers described as old or veteran. It mentions an informal meeting with unspecified date and place, urging attendance for discussion or arrangements. No further concrete details are readable.
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