Marshall business leaders shape Wabash Valley plans
26 Marshall merchants met Terre Haute representatives at the Marshall House luncheon to discuss the Wabash Valley Empire Association expanding into 200 counties with a two year campaign funded from Terre Haute. Plans stressed good roads and a Chicago road push through Marshall, with a February 20 banquet at the Congregational church. Overseas Ladies Orchestra to perform at Marshall township high school Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Valley Boy Pire Association
Marshall
Terre Haute
Marshall House
John Weir
Hershel Snavely
S. H. McLary
J. B. Hollingsed
McLary
Chicago
Congregational Church
A. W. McKeand
Wabash Valley Empire Association
Lincoln birthday program at Marshall Township High School
Notice for Marshall property owners about sewer and tax due dates. Literary Program at M T H S in the assembly room at 2 15 p m Thursday celebrates Lincoln's birthday with a roll call piano solo glee club life of Abraham Lincoln duets readings and the Gettysburg Address by listed students and Miss Hance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overseas Ladies’ Orchestra
Beulah Truitt
Lyceum Arts Club
Chicago
Marshall Township High School
France
Germany
Keifer Drug Company
Lincoln
Elton Dixon
Glee Club
Abraham Lincoln
Clairrene Pettree
Lydia Engish
Ruth Noakes
Claude Scott
Hazel Lutz
Sarah Matkin
Miss Hance
Obituaries for McCulley and Dittman
James Henry McCulley born December 11 1875 at Edgar county died February 7 1920 at Dennison aged 45 years 1 month 28 days married to Rebecca A Butler March 2 1910 survived by wife brother Vincent Hudson Met Cafe sister Isabel Sloots Chris man and many relatives influenza illness ended his life. William H Dittman born October 16 1876 Wittenburg Germany died February 4 1920 near Calhoun Illinois came to the U S at age three married to Lairetta Preston 1905 six children survived by wife six brothers three sisters funeral at the house conducted by Rev G Bond buried Mt Zion Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henry McCulley
James C
Deliah McCulley
Edgar County
Dennison
Rebecca A . Butler
Vincent Hudson
Metcafe
Isabel Sloots
Chrisman
William H. Dittman
Wittenburg
Germany
Calhoun
Ill
Lairetta Preston
B. Dittman
Rev. G. Bond
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Baptist Church Announces Sunday Services and Sunday School
The church schedules a morning worship at 10 45 and an evening service at 7 15. A welcoming note invites attendees not worshiping elsewhere to join. Sunday school occurs every Sunday at 9 30.
Revival at First Methodist Ends Third Week with Success
The revival finishes its third Sunday with strong attendance and Ada B. Carroll delivering solos at every service. Alpha Cocran spoke on the value of a soul, sparking many to come forward. About 60 youths reconsecrated or joined, large crowds fill the day, and illustrated songs promise a fuller week ahead with opportunities to unite with the church. Publicity Committee urges interested parties to see the pastor this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada B. Carroll
Alpha Cocran
Miss Carroll
Christ
Christian evangelist Mullins to preach at Marshall church
J. C. Mullins of Mattoon Illinois will preach next Sunday at both services at the Christian church as a representative of the East Central District of the Illinois State Christian Missionary Society. Pastor Wred Chelan invites the public to hear him. Also notices Christian Science meeting times and a brief visit update about Mesd J. E. McDowall and his son visiting his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mullins
Mattoon
Ilinois
Christian Church
Mullins
East Central
Illinois State Christian Missionary Society
Rev. Mullins
Marshall
Wred Chelan
Christian Science
Pythian Theatre
McCauley to Attend Clark County Legion Meeting
The American Legion and other ex soldiers will meet next Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the courthouse to hear state vice commander William R McCauley discuss fears and embarrassment questions. Don Medsker invites all ex service men to attend, members or not, and the post will not lease a hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Court House
Clark County
Wm. R. McCauley
George Somerville
Marshall
Don Medsker
The
Legion
Advertising proves local papers sell seed corn
Nelson of Brookings moved to town and advertised 100 bushels of seed corn in the local Register. A 30 cent ad brought his first caller that evening, then orders from neighbors and nearby towns rapidly followed, selling all 100 bushels with the county agent securing the last sale. Nelson credits the local newspaper for quick, effective results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. T. Nelson
Nelson
Brookings
Register
S. D.) Register
Real Estate Transfers Listing Numerous Martinsville and Nearby Properties
A compilation of land and lot transfers including Agnes A Mathews to Mary Sweeting in Marshall for 625 dollars and many other deeds. Transactions cover Martinsville Dennison and surrounding areas with prices from 1 to 35000 dollars and parcels ranging from 1 acre to 119 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes A. Mathews
Mary Sweeting
Lot Marshall
Emma Williams
W. T. Sinclair
Arthur D. Swope Et al
Lewis Hamilton
Roy Swope
A. Snyder
Charles O. Flowers
West Union
Sarah M. Peck
John Weir
Susie
Augusta Cunningham
Marshall
Nellie Childe
H. N. McNary
Martinsville
E. N. McNary
Alpheus L. Moore
Harry Delashmutt
B. N. McNary
C. EB. Bair
BE. N. McNary
Blien C. Rowe
Roy R. Griffith
Mary E. Joy
James H. Weaver
Dennison
Nancy A. Rupp
W. D. Perisho
Lucille Hix
Anna Lutz
James W. McGowan
Marriage Licenses Reported for Fletcher Richey and Duboise
Records show Herman C. Fletcher 23 of Edgar County weds Edna McBroom 18 of Terre Haute Indiana. Frank M. Tipton 21 of Dennison weds Madge Etta Richey 18 of Marshall. Charles F. Duboise 23 of Lawrenceville weds Helen B. Meek 18 of Lawrenceville. A quoted prose segment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman C. Fletcher
Edgar Co
Edna McBroom
Terre Haute
Indiana
Dennison
Madge Etta Richey
Marshall
Charles F. Duboise
Lawrenceville
Helen B. Meek
Congressional rail bill reaches compromise on private operation
The conference report on Esch and Cummins railroad bills provides for competitive private operation under ICC control with a 5 percent guaranteed earnings on property values and staged rate adjustments. It creates regional wage boards and an appeal tribunal, plus a $300 million transition fund and ten year debt refunding, while keeping voluntary consolidation and new enforcement gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley W. Finch
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Obituary for Maria Hall Marvin Pioneer Resident of Marshall
Maria Hall Marvin born December 23 1843 on a farm north of Darwin Illinois died January 6 1920 at her Marshall home aged 76 years 13 days She married Jon Marvin March 20 1862 The couple lived in Walnut Prairie Darwin and Marshall Their children were Lillian Jennie and Emma one son died in infancy She was active in Methodist and later Presbyterian churches and generous to charity Funeral services were held January 8 at her home with interment in Marshall cemetery Ed Garwood tended sick niece Minnie A Dewey in Casey during her illness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Maria Hall Marvin
Franklin and
Rozella (Babcock) Hall
Darwin
Ilinois
Marshall
Clark County
Wabash River
Maria Hall
Jon Marvin
Walnut Prairie
Lillian Marvin
Jennie Vaughn
Emma Marvin
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Marshall Cemetery
Market Shortage in Iron and Steel Elevates Prices
The Review notes a pronounced material shortage driving higher bids for quick delivery amid immense underlying demand. E G A R Officers Installed at Wm B Archer Post include John R Dow as commander and Rad Martin as junior vice commander with a full slate of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm B. Archer
John R. Dow
Garrett Burkitt
Rad Martin
Chas. A. White
A. T. Cole
A. L. Howerton
L. G. Archer
A. G. Dow
S. F. Mitchell
Hezekiah Kiley
Sam Prevo
J. P. Byram
Highway funds urged for four year plan nationwide push
Chicago reports Mississippi Valley state highway department launches a campaign to secure 2100 million dollars from Congress for four years. Resolutions oppose building roads without state cooperation and attack propaganda to lower motor vehicle license fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Congress
Mississippi Valley State Highway Department
Wiih
Federal Highway Commission
American Automobile Association
TV headlines on a smooth road cause mosquitos tails
A fragment suggests coverage of road conditions and a health note about mosquitos. The readable text is too incomplete to identify a clear event, place, or people involved.
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Rebekah Lodge Officers
Rebekah Lodge
Allen Wallis
C. Claypool
N. G
R. Nuesbaum
R.S
H. Noakes
Smith
V. G
James Millhouse
R. S
W. E. Moon
LU. S
Owen Walker
J. K. Black
K. Black
Walter Hutchinson
Pocahontas Lodge
Paris
Casey
Greenup
Tala A. Bridges
Livia Youngquist
National Delphian Society
Famen
Faris
Kansas
Chaisman
Ovyar
Corm Belt
Marshall Property Owners
City Light & Water Office
W.E. Cork
James McCulley
Wm. H. Dittman
First Methodist
Christian
Mes
J. E. McDowall
M.cauley
U. S
Great Britain
New York
England
London
America
British Board of Trade
Iron Trade Review
John Marvin
Ed. Garwood
Minnie A. Dewey
G. A. R. Officers
Mickie
Ilinors
Carpenter
R. A. Milroy
Fair-Price Committee
Maj. A. A. Sprague
Springfield
Illinois
John G. Gamber
Aurora
Illinois Supreme Court
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Zion City
Walter C Greenfield
Rockford
Salvation Army Children’s Home
County Farm School
Yorkville
Congregational
Baptist
Federation
Freeport
Hans
Pekin
Supreme Court
Harvey Marquis
High Court
Carbondale
Tenois Farmers’ Institute
Peoria
Walter Barker
Mon
Mary Barker
Xina
Federal Grand Jury
Hara
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