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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1911
Page
5
The reader notes discuss political maneuvers for 1912 conventions, Lorimer's alleged concedes, and various public figures. A Kentucky paper claims longer lifespans there, while other items reference carrie Carnegie medals and a Chicago undertaker restraining a death. The mix shows shifting power, salaries and names amid a crowded political and social scene.
The Terre Haute Star recalls former South Carolina lieutenant governor Jas H Tillman dying in a hut near Edgefield with only a Tillman family servant for company. Ostracism ends a once powerful figure after his street duel with editor G Gonzales left Gonzales dead. Tillman, acquitted self defense, is now isolated and near death.
John Siverly will hold a public sale of livestock and farm implements at his place one half mile north of Allright on Thursday February 16. The event pits local buyers against a refreshingly varied catalog of cattle hogs and farming tools to be auctioned with typical rural auction vigor.
A public sale will be held at the vendor's residence nine miles southeast of Marshall and twelve miles southwest of Terre Blaute on the Darwin road. The auction starts at 10 o'clock on Wednesday February 15 1911 and lists 10 head horses and mares 12 head Short Horn cattle 47 head hogs including brood sows farm implements and farm machinery and one four horse gasoline engine.
Notice of publication in the circuit court for Una Clark county states Ollie Mo Vrardesty sues J E Hardesty for divorce. The non resident defendant must appear at the next term to plead or answer the bill filed October 14. If not, a decree by default may be entered against the defendant.
Local news round up with illnesses and recoveries, births, and obits. Community names include Ishler editor, Mrs. A J Kester, Chas Secrest, Miss Airey, Jasper Ulrey, Silas Crigler, Chris Jones of Parker, Alf Cole of Casey, H H Daugherty, Will Berkley, Allen Welsh, Hamp Cooper, Mrs J Goldsmith, Martin Connelly, Rice Williams, Helen, Clint Gallatin, and others. Also a court attachment notice for William Prust in Clark County Illinois with the March term deadline.
Notice of first and second installments for East Side Sewer West Side Sewer and Sixth Kreat Paving with 5 percent interest from first voucher due January 2 1911. First installment for Main Fifth Locust Streets due January 2 1911 at 3 percent interest from Sept 9 1910. Delinquent if unpaid, land may be sold for taxes and penalties. collector’s books at county treasurer’s office in the courthouse.
The Rev Mr Ford and his family depart for western Missouri after two years with the church. He leaves behind warm friendships and a faithful pastorate, with harmony in the congregation and best wishes for service and prosperity.
W R Patterson of Wellington Texas recounts near death from a cough and lung trouble reducing him to 100 pounds after two years of doctor care. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with restoring his health after family deaths from consumption. Now 187 pounds, he remains strong. The remedy treats coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup and throat and lung troubles. 50 cents to 1.00 trial bottle free guaranteed by Robt Prewett.
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