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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1912
Page
2
fragmented OCR text lists personal names such as Marshall and Dulaney plus monetary amounts like 2000 and 790 with references to places and potential properties. mentions individuals and numbers in a damaged ledger style, lacking coherent narrative or clear event.
Harley Rowlands Tapscott was born January 2, 1911 and departed this life February 10, 19. He leaves a father and mother, two brothers, two sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were held at Mt Pleasant conducted by Eld. L. G. Fasig and the remains laid to rest in the nearby cemetery.
Crawford county shows slow completion progress in the Tina production area near Clark. Last week totals include 32, with Crawford 6, Lawrence 18, Clark 8, Clin and Dry contributing unclear figures as the report cites scattered numbers.
Bert Bryan and a friend from Marshall Minnesota plan a Santa Fe journey starting early next week to San Francisco and Wisal then depart Wednesday for a South Sea tour visiting Tahiti New Zealand Australia Iceland and Honolulu before returning to San Francisco.
Terre Haute dealer S. F. Zimmerman sold Jay Swern hardware stock to S. Yaz Es kew of Watson Ml for shipment to their point. The transaction passed through the Harvey Winterrowa agency.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a public sale of goods or stock with unclear items and dates. The readable portions mention a sale action and official context but lack complete names, places, or precise timing.
Fragmentary text lists a ritual program with special exercises and seating notes. Names and terms appear garbled, mentioning lodges and societies, with unclear references to attendants, dates, or locations. The readable items suggest a campus or fraternal gathering description.
The Paris News reports Democratic supporters favor James Burnett cashier of the Dulaney Bank Marshall as a standout rival to Joe Cannon for congress. Burnett’s local ties to Edgar County families and broad appeal could mobilize a strong cross party following.
Marshall High defeats Robinson Township 33 to 20 before one of the largest crowds in the gym. The first half featured tense play and held ball. Officials added two umpires in the second half and Marshall used strong guard work to dominate.
Edward Adams born Indiana September 11 1887 died February 6 1912 after serving from the start to the end of the Civil War. He married Eliza Crum May 8 1898 at Marvin Station NL and left four children three daughters and a widow. He leaves a sister a brother and many friends. Funeral from Beulah church February 7 conducted by Rev. D A Shuck with interment at Brick cemetery.
A special city council meeting is scheduled for this evening to decide if a city primary will be held this spring. Only three aldermen are to be elected, with discussion on using last year's names and addressing printery expenses.
Last Friday marked the first day to file nomination papers under the primary law. Deputy county clerk received petitions for Arthur Poorman for state's attorney and Daniel Emerson for circuit clerk dated 12 15 and 12 218. Others filing included Beecey for BE, D Jarles for state's attorney, Harry Prost for coroner, Everett Connelly for state's attorney, and Jay Swern for circuit clerk.
The Press-Democrat column condemns Cundiff amid Democratic dissatisfaction with Cannon domination. It recalls charges that Cundiff was a Cannon stalking horse and funded by Republicans. Cundiff denies the accusations and vows legal action if repeated. Rumor links a $5,000 automobile gift from Cannon to a preferred Democratic candidate.
The candidate announces for the office of state's attorney in the April 9 1912 Republican primary. He pledges an honest impartial administration, asserts a record of fiscal transfers to the County Superintendent of Schools, and appeals to voters to support him.
The Illinois State Highway Commission announces free blank contract forms for dragging roads and a pamphlet detailing procedure for hard road referenda. Forms are bound like a checkbook and available by application to the Springfield office. The pamphlet explains township hard road law and is also free upon request.
The Manchu dynasty yielded control at noon Monday, transferring power to the republican party. Three edicts announced abdication, the throne’s acceptance of the republic, and approval of Premier Yuan Shikai’s plan. Provinces to remain in office until new notice. Surrender described as unconditional.
A garbled OCR fragment urges gathering men to church with unclear verbs and names. The text is fragmented and lacks full context.
Rev Dana Sherrill a former pastor of Marshall's First Congregational church died at his home in Morris Illinois after an illness of over a year. Born June 5 1842 in Lisbon Kendall county Illinois he served in Co D 36th Illinois during the Civil War. He graduated from the Theological Congregational Seminary Chicago in 1872 and was ordained that year at Forrest Illinois. He came to Marshall in 1887 served six years then moved to Mazon in 1893. He leaves his wife a brother and two sisters.
A public advisory states no danger in using milk from Thornsburg dairy. Milk is prepared away from home and delivered by a man who does not contact family members. Dr. P. P. Hasilitt confirms safety.
The Christian Church presents Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Roy Hunt superintendent. Loyal Men Burt's class urged to be present. Morning sermon The Indwelling Word evening The Beginning of Sin. Special music morning and evening. Prayer meeting Thursday evening Hybarger leader subject How to get people to come to church. Evangelical Association led by D D Burt pastor.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m. and worship at Zion church Sunday morning and Emanuel church Sunday evening with Pastor H Griesemer. Wednesday service at 7 15 p m.
A fragment invites attendance at the Congregational Church Sunday School at 9 30 with a corps of efficient teachers. The note urges all to attend the morning and evening services and join the school.
Martinsville market reports show hog prices at 5.76 and 6.90, Norse buyers in town, and a high school basketball win of 28 to 20 over the Bostons. Obituaries note Mrs Turner Colgin of Orange and Mrs Johnson of Martinsville, detailing funerals and family lines.
No coherent events or names are readable. The text appears garbled with stray fragments and punctuation, lacking identifiable people places organizations dates or actions to summarize as a news item.
Partial unreadable text appears to outline a recurring Sunday service at a house with unclear details. The legible items suggest a church or meeting place schedule, with dates and locations obscured by OCR errors.
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