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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows references to a coroner candidate and senate committees, with mentions of Paris resident Megas ct and Stephenson. The lack of clear context or complete sentences limits precise summary.
A column blends political gossip with baseball zeal and notes the return of a famed player, while highlighting the forgotten grave of abolitionist Benjamin Lundy near Granville Illinois. It recalls Lundy’s 1789 birth, his abolitionist work, travels, and influence on Lincoln and Garrison, and laments his obscurity.
In Martinsville editor Jerry Ishier reports a slow market with cold weather hurting business. Prices for horses last week ranged from 150 to 260 dollars while trains run late and groundhog blizzard conditions persist. Local moves include sales of store property, farm purchases, upcoming church meetings, and an Administrator's Notice for Samuel English estate with claims deadline set.
John R. Hamilton Mattoon II announces candidacy for State Senator in the 34th district subject to Republican primary voters. Parker Shields of Charleston, MI endorses or supports the filing and candidacy in the same notice.
William R. Stanfield of Martinsville, Daniel Emerson, and Jay Swern announce candidacies for Clerk of the Circuit Court. Stanfield and Emerson seek the Republican primary fate, while Swern vies in the Democratic primary slated for April 9.
Everett Connelly announces candidacy for Clark County State's Attorney with a Republican primary set for April 9. He seeks the office amid county legal and prosecutorial concerns, presenting his plan to reform prosecution and public safety strategies.
Thomas B. Griffin also files as a candidate for Collector of Marshall township with the outcome tied to the Republican primary. The two men enter the race amid party selection uncertainty.
The speech at Columbus Ohio on January 30 argues for a steady progressive record under Taft while preserving the Constitution and safeguards of life liberty and property against momentary passions. The address frames Taft as loyal to constitutional guarantees and signals renewed interest in his political fortunes.
The store expands its Grocery line and enlarges its Household Utensils section. Aimed at lightening daily tasks for housewives, the department will specialize with many handy articles priced at five or ten cents. Bargains include hardware items like hinges clevises and bolts, offered in small sizes yet sound for use.
A fire damaged a residence leaving the structure and contents insured. Five or six rooms were affected but workers salvaged much of the household goods. A nearby vacant house was taken possession of and the family was moved in promptly.
Granville area social notes report Granville Geisert is ill. Ola Kuhn spent Sunday with Beulah Maurer. Francis brothers moved from the vicinity. Mrs. Ed Lovell visited with Mrs. Geo Washtler. Snow fell again Saturday and some people are sleuthing. Lillian White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter White, is ill. Groundhog saw its shadow. men haul wood and coal. Everett White and Floyd Sharkey visited Vern Taylor of Oak Grove. Mrs. Harry Maurer and son Paul visit relatives in West Terre Haute and Ellsworth Indiana.
An old advertisement-like note claims a remedy cures sores boils burns eczema and more. It promotes quick relief and a “wonderful healer” with a 25 cent price at Carl Taubendck’s.
A party of four with dogs pursued wild hogs when a charging hog rushed them in darkness. The chase ended near a tree with a fierce struggle that lasted about fourteen minutes. The hog killed several dogs before the animals fled toward camp.
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