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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
2
Casey area items report residents visiting relatives in Worthington and Chicago, travel to Coffeyville and Hot Springs, home moves between Casey Brownstown and St Elmo, and a fire burn incident on the Haworth lease. Local births, deaths, and obituaries noted, plus oil price boosts and an approaching busy drilling season.
Mason Michigan man A Stid recalls a severe exposure to a winter storm that caused a dreadful cold and chest pains. A neighbor aided with Dr King’s New Discovery and he recovered after two bottles. The doctor judged pneumonia risk but endorsed continued use. 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free, guaranteed by Carl Teubeneck.
Born to Mr and Mrs Ray Tich enor Tuesday at the Dawson home a son. Mrs James A Dever is critically ill with paralysis and near pneumonia. Revival meetings in the M as church closed Wednesday after a strong attendance and interest. There were 16 additions to the church. Berkley has taken over the Riverdale company's line and territory.
Cole and Cole offer tornado and fire insurance for farm and city properties with large company coverage and low rates. Contact the firm for terms.
Andy Lowry sells his Auburn farm while Everett Connelly relocates to Parker. Omer Phillips considers locating in Missouri. Emil Romine battles mumps. The Van hauls a 75 car double head freight Sunday. Abe Snyder and Andy Slater plan prospecting in southern Missouri this week. Five Points church extends a pastorate call to Rev Haase for the year. Martinsville shows hopeful profit from holding office as indicated by multiple candidates. Mrs Tom Husted called to Vevay Park by a ill relative.
Mrs Charlie Cline remains ill and not improved while Mrs Dora Reed also stays poorly. Andy Cunningham hauled straw Friday. Dick Wright of Freedom visited Lew Lowry Saturday. Donald Medsker visited Terre Haute Saturday. Tax collector traveled the neighborhood last week. Leonard Washburn called to Terre Haute Sunday due to his mother’s illness. Miss Clara Hurt of near Auburn stays with sister Mia. Chas Cline is very ill. Newt Stages and wife of Marshall visit their father who is very ill. Owen Mallory, ill with rheumatism for six months, can attend school again.
Leon Dodd visited Marshall on Saturday. A son was born to Charlie Davis and wife on Thursday. Roy Barkalow left Monday for an extended visit in Michigan. Chester Hix and son Ralph of Moonshine were here Friday. Frank Hedges Jr. and Harry Dodd visited Martinaville on Wednesday. A skating party was held at the old mill pond Wednesday night. Mrs. Ellen Nichol, visiting Chas Beck’s family, returned to Pario Tuesday. Miss Sophia Keith closed a term of school Friday. A large crowd attended the entertainment with good plays and music by the Shaffer brothers Crumlin brothers and Jacy Thompson.
fragmented notes describe a dig on Saturday and Sunday morning with a thermometer reading twelve below zero. mentions Misa Ruby Washburn and John Geaton Bas Nash, with unclear actions and names.
Steve Hutchings visits relatives in Richland County amid illnesses and colds. Clarksville Baptist church holds a two week protracted meeting with good interest. Dolson chapel continues services under the regular pastor as weather worsens. Mrs. Heath of Westfield is gravely ill with pneumonia. William Marrs and wife, recently in Arkansas for health reasons, expected home soon.
Sunday morning brought 13 below zero and disruptions as the ditch gang returned due to cold. Local residents report illnesses and several visits among families. Church services occurred at Christ's church, and plans for a postponed Hall pie supper were set for Feb 10. Visitors several from Windsor and Robinson stopped by, while others traveled to Ter Re Haute and Wyatt Missouri.
Sunday morning records icy weather with 18 below zero as the revival continues all week at the Clarksville Baptist Church. Attendees from the area joined a teachers’ examination in Marshall and family visits occur across local towns.
Fragmentary notes recount a heavy back ache and the relief found after lifting and removing burdens. A reader, identified as Fn Marshall, mentions a case in Florida and a Pine Street address, claiming a kidney issue and blood loss prompted action.
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