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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1926
Page
1
The poem reflects on Abraham Lincoln as a hero shaped by the West, praised for patience and steadfast faith. It contrasts the present praise with the need for time to decide his lasting fame, noting that great captains fade while Lincoln’s memory remains a guiding tower for future generations.
Clark County Fair Association directors set August 25 to 28 for this year. S H Elledge was elected president for the coming year. Oscar Shawver is secretary and J C Brydon treasurer. New officers include A Bennett vice president. Other directors named are Temple Lovett Harry Maurer Frank Kettring Vern Alrey and Walter Briscoe.
Laura B. Wamsley Republican candidate for the clerk of the appellate court of the third district visited Marshall on Monday and called at the Herald office. The page also shows various court actions including a peace disturbance plea, guardianship petitions, and foreclosures in Illinois courts.
Frederick P. Giffel aged 66 died at 677 Sixth Avenue Terre Haute Sunday at 9 00 am. Funeral at St Benedicts church Tuesday at 9 00 am burial in Calvary cemetery. Survived by widow Dora three sons John J H J Giffel Marshall Ill Lou of Carlisle Ind four daughters Ernest White Lillian Dengis Julia Whitaker Garrall Gaunt two sisters Ian Richert Walter Beach and 20 grandchildren.
Tom Crump, proprietor of the Little Owl Cafe, is making improvements on the front of the building. The old front has been moved back about two feet and a new plate glass front will be installed.
A ten day revival closed at United Brotherhood Church north of Martinsville that began January 31. Sermons were delivered by Rev. Herman Coons, whose home lies in the vicinity.
A local booster urges confidence and optimism as supporters vow popular action. He asserts strikes will gain favor no matter money or status, urging unity and resilience amid criticism.
Jerry Orthwein former Marshall resident addressed the Up-To-Date club in Findlay Ohio on radio basics vacuum tubes and the history of wireless communication He cited Hertz Marconi DeForest and Armstrong and noted radio’s reach in half a million farm homes and about one sixth of the US population He warned the White radio bill is not yet approved and spoke of future radio promises including heat light and distant events via radio debates and even voices from space or the spirit world.
A meeting of the Casey West Martinsville and Marshall agricultural clubs was held at the high school with guests from Martinsville and Marshall. Speakers includ ed Snedeker and Mark, discussing breeding stock, sweet clover, and cooperative work between farm bureaus and vocational agriculture programs.
The corn seed outlook is dire after heavy October frosts and late rains left many fields unfit for seed. Experts warn October and November yielded the worst seed-maturation period in history, with tests showing poor germination and limited supply across the state. Farmers are urged to test now and secure quality seed to avoid spring shortages.
Week's recorded transfers show multiple property exchanges in Martinsville and Casey including Zachary and wife to Martin V Beasley for a Martinsville lot at $200 and Marietta Hicks and husband to C W Coats for a Casey lot at $400. Other transfers include various land parcels and small sums, with notable high value: Zenny Murphy and wife to Eliza E Ashley for a Marshall lot at $4250.
Quotation contrasts learned wife with bold tongues in a playful Shakespearean riff on plagues. The line uses classical language to mock scholarly pretensions and witty fealty to wordplay.
A fragment notes that to qualify for a jury in England a woman must own a house valued at at least 100 and reside in a dwelling with no fewer than 15 windows. The text reflects historical property and housing criteria linked to eligibility.
Humble husband pleads for permission to keep a single hook in the clothes closet as allowed by his wife and the Bible saying the meek inherit the earth. The exchange reveals household power and humor in a domestic dispute.
Popular Mechanics notes a grafted plant named holy basal or cina mon clove that allegedly opens a path to Europe and acts to attract and trap or repel mosquitoes, suggesting a value as a pest control plant.
Zenas Murphy once employed by Dr Doll Son grocery purchases a Kansas Illinois store and plans move soon. He sells his home in Marshall's northeast to Mrs Eliza E Ashley.
B F Johnson purchased the stock and fixtures of the Model Grocery on South Sixth street last Saturday from proprietor J A Hutchison. It is not known whether Johnson intends to operate the store.
Homer Hurst served as toastmaster at a banquet of the Philadelphian Literary Society in Bloomington to celebrate their debate victory over Wrightonia. His humor, learned in the library, energized the crowd as guests of honor Prof Go M Palmer, Mrs Palmer, Prof DD Tanhe neck, and Mrs Tanberneck attended.
The wives of local professionals Mrs William McCaman and Mrs C V M Franke were killed in a Monday crash near Leaf Passetbee tram. Their daughters Helen McCaman and Katherine Franke, both 20, survived with injuries as investigators and a coroner piece together the cause.
Rumor swirls in Marshall as Phil Menges of Homer visits with a violin marked Antonine Stradivarius Cre monens said to be from 1016. The instrument drew a $1000 offer and sparked Mrs R C Jacobs and others to compare their own violin marked identically, fueling speculation about its age and value.
Marshall residents may obtain needed reference books from the Waois state library if the Marshall library cannot supply them. The city library will arrange the transfer with a few days’ wait plus postage to secure the privilege.
Washington report notes rising party animosities as spring primaries near. Incumbents seek invitations to speak before local groups while disputes over taxes and the World Court press parties to sharpen contrasts. The Senate fights the internal revenue bill and voters may choose party over measured platforms.
A community mass meeting is set for Sunday at the Methodist church. Major F WK Ebbert will speak on the subject of prohibition, urging support for the cause.
Former Walkerton coach Russell Bohn, ill and forced to resign, presented bronze medals to each member of the champion team. Bohn, son of Mr and Mrs Bohn of near West Union, led the squad to the title.
A set of listed marriage licenses includes Philo C Stanza age 24 from Janesville with Opal Varie Peonington, and John Wihkerd age 75 of Switz City with Toi to Mabel BO Humphreys 31 of Sut City. Other pairs include Mark H Bowles 22 Casey with H D Eggers 19 Toledo Il. William C John 33 Terre Hauts with Lillian Waldrop 37 Terre Haut. Mat Workins 48 Sullivan with Glendorta Pierce 21 Sullivan. Chariie Graham 45 Marshall with Bertha M Lowther 7 Marshall.
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