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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1927
Page
2
A syndicated, rambling column quotes President Coolidge health calm views on internal improvement canals and Colorado River projects amid global headlines. It notes Boxer loot in China, Chaplin weight loss, Lausanne treaty rejection, life expectancy trends, and quirky tidbits about roving mice and chewing gum aiding air pilots.
Roy G. Lloyd and wife transfer to Frank Malloy Jr dwell lot in Martinsville for $1. John and Mrs Doran exchange Martinsville plots with $200 involved. Kenneth Collier transfers to Palmer Cornell land in 69-11 for $75. Herbert Miller and wife transfer to Frank Brock Jones and wife in Westfield. William L Veach transfers land in 22-11-18 to Charles Veach and to Jesse Claypool in 23-11-18 for $1 and other terms.
Counsel for Frank L. Smith appeared before the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections to argue for a prima facie right to take the oath and seated status. The committee took no action and scheduled another session for February 3 to decide the matter.
The American Legion Minstrels presented by Clark County Post No 90 at the Pythian Theatre on Thursday and Friday nights drew strong crowds and is expected to clear about 250 dollars. The show was praised for entertainment value and financial success.
Tuesday another hearing was held before the Minors Commerce Commission at Springfield regarding the Wabash Valley Telephone Company petition for higher rates. The session was postponed to a later date to allow additional consideration.
In the estate of Jacob J Miller inventory approved and ordered recorded. In the estate of Martha Bartlett now Martha Wyeth final report approved and on file ordered recorded. Guardian assigned. The people of Jay Cusick motion to set aside forfeiture of recognizance and for return of levy. It is ordered the forfeiture be set aside and the sheriff to return execution and levy.
Andrew Lindsey charged with theft of a hound dog belonging to Roy Spencer of Wabash township was bound over to circuit court on March 14 at the preliminary hearing. He waived preliminaries and posted $600 bond.
Mrs Nellie Stephenson, 91, longtime Clark county resident and last of the Shaw family, died at her North Eighth Street home on Tuesday. Born July 26, 1885, she married Oliver Stephenson in 1859, who died in 1903. Funeral held at home with Rev G G Ross. interment in Marshall cemetery. She survived by two daughters, a granddaughter, and several extended family members.
Miss Adda Godden of Terre Haute and John Perkins of West Terre Haute united in marriage here Tuesday by Squire J L May. Mrs Perkins is a former Marshall girl and granddaughter of Cicero Bussard of Marshall.
Joe McLaughlin Terre Haute truck driver for Home Packing Company was arrested Friday on a charge of cutting corners. He paid a $5 fine plus costs in Squire Jay Swern's court Saturday morning.
Mrs Donald A runner aged 23 died at her parents home in Clarksville on Sunday. Funeral held Tuesday at 10 at Clarksville Baptist Church with Rev W A Fuson. Interment in Clarksville cemetery. She is survived by husband and parents and several siblings. Daniel Ephriam Mundy aged 46 died Friday. survived by widow Grace Mundy of West Union mother Mrs James Mundy of Marshall three brothers and two sisters. Funeral 2 PM Sunday at the mother’s home with Rev Howard Leach. burial in Marshall cemetery.
Mrs. Piney Clouse aged 81 died Wednesday at 3 PM. Funeral services are set for 10 AM at Grace Chapel with Rev. I B Sipes officiating. Burial will follow in the Siverly cemetery.
Mrs Harriet Mia Rinehart aged 80 died Tuesday at her granddaughter Mrs Wes Baker’s home near Paris. Funeral services were held yesterday at 9:00 a.m. at Dunlap Chapel with Rev T P Glendenning officiating. Interment followed in Dunlap Cemetery.
A twenty year old review notes the play Lady of Lyons presented to a full house. The plot follows a poor lad courting a wealthy merchant's daughter, with disguise, revenge, and eventual social rise. Cast members praised include Miss Jennie Green, Miss Ethel Read, and Miss Lucy Shaw.
Clark county is now a quarantine area under Illinois tuberculosis eradication rules. Breeding and dairy cattle may enter only from accredited counties or herds or after testing and certification. Feeder cattle must be segregated unless tested, and branded if untested. A marriage in Auburn township was performed by Squire Craig.
A brief statistic notes that eighty percent of Portugal's population is HWiterate, a demographic claim from an unspecified source. The statement highlights a high rate of literacy or related measure within the country.
Groundhog did not see his shadow until Wednesday afternoon predicting a six week delay to spring. The sun briefly shone as the groundhog emerged from his winter den, signaling a later onset of warmer weather.
George W Harner aged 54 wed Inez E Netzley 33 in Martinsville. Joseph Kolicek 38 and Myme Crump 36 married in Milwaukee. Chester Moore 21 wed Thelma Montgomery 22 in Wabash township. Carl Riker 21 wed Opal Boyd 18 in Chrisman. James Morris 19 wed Sylvia Hoppingarner 16 in West Terre Haute. John Perkins 21 wed Adda Godden 20 in Terre Haute. Leonard Smitley 21 wed Esther Pittenger 22 in Marshall.
Ernest Kile of Marshall Auto Sales spent last week in Indianapolis at Ford Motor Company receiving instruction on the new shop machinery recently installed at Marshall Auto Sales.
The Herald's addition list features numerous local residents and households such as Perce Cox A. E. Christine L. H. Cooley Joe Williams Frank Geisert Jessie Norton Mrs Edwin Booth W. F. Williamson Rudy Miller Fred Gorham Amanda Nerton Mrs F and E Finley Fred T. Strohm John Kirchner Jessie Wone Russell Bohn Mrs C Bohn W. J. Goodrich and Diana Murphy.
Ed M English a 71 year old farmer from north of Marshall died instantly when his Ford sedan was hit by the Pennsylvania railroad’s fast train The American No 6 en route St Louis to New York The impact carried a wheel about 100 yards and shattered the platform glass The car total wreck English alone in the car witness Rector of Marshall motioned to stop but English did not see the train He leaves two sons Farold and Walter and two daughters in law survivors include Mrs Ross Pics and Mrs Konnaid Price Funeral set for the morrow at 2 o clock at the A Catholic church burial in Marshall county
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