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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
6
The notice lists probate actions for Mary J. Lafferty's estate with George Lafferty as administrator and a list of respondents. It also details a tax sale notice for Clark County parcels with purchasers and redemption deadlines, plus a 1916 adjourned administrator sale and an attachment notice in Clark County Circuit Court demanding appearance of Jerome L Gallatto and Arthur Gallatto.
The administrator Jason Brady announces to creditors and claimants of John Brady late of Clark county that April term of County Court at Marshall will hear and adjust all claims. Debtors to the estate are urged to pay promptly. Dated February 8 1916. Arthur Poorman Attorney.
Movecator's Notice. Estate of George W Medley in Clark County Ohio appoints A Martin Luther Medley as Executor and invites all creditors to appear at the Clark County Court House Marshall on the first Monday in April to present claims and demands. Debts owed should be paid promptly to the Executor.
Estate of Daniel R H Murphy and Daniel B R Murphy administrated with will annexed announce probate appearance on April first Monday for claims. Creditors urged to pay. Wellington Murphy administrator with will annexed. attorney W T Hollenbeck. Also Cora Baird administratrix de bonis non seeks leave to sell decedent S real estate in Marshall Illinois at public auction February 26 between 10 AM and 4 PM. description includes lots in Archer First Addition and undivided half interests with cash terms.
State of Indiana in Clark County publishes a circuit court notice for March term 1916. Names include George Lafferty, Catheris Laverty, Alina Laferty, Eva Moonie Pattar, and others. Official notice to parties and required actions follow court order.
The circuit court of Marshall County Illinois has issued a summons in a bill of complaint for partition filed February 11 1916 by Anna Clayton Alma Knopp Bessie Knopp George Knopp and Joseph Knopp against Mollie Potter Lydia Goins Anna Rubottom Mollie Sembler Nellie Welch Lillie Jones and others. Defendants must appear March 13 1916 or the bill will be confessed and a decree entered. JAY SWERN Clerk Marshall Illinois February 11 1916 Graham and Snavely Compts Sols.
State of Illinois Clark County ss to the Baptist Church of Clarksville and heirs at law of Stephen Applegate deceased notify that probate of the will has been applied for and the proof hearing set for April 3 1916 at 9 o clock in the forenoon at the courthouse in Marshall. E D Morton County Clerk Graham and Snavely Attys 7 4
Large farm sale listing 10 head horses and mules, 8 head cattle, 36 hogs, and farm implements. Horses include a six year old coming three, a five year old, a well broke brown mare, and other stock. Cattle include two cows called by sale date and two later, plus four two year old Shorthorn steers. Hogs feature four sows farrowing mid March and a Poland china boar with 31 shoats. Implements include binder, stalk cutter, plow, cultivator, and corn planter. Terms cash for small amounts, credit available on larger sums with note at 7 percent. Dinner on grounds. JOHN REYNOLDS H O Boyer Auctioneer Clarence Rogers Clerk.
The article notes a revival in bicycle interest as road improvements boost sales. Last year 400000 bicycles were sold in the United States, the highest annual total since 1896 when bikes peaked in popularity.
An old advertisement urges readers with back pain to try Dean's Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs. Thomas Craig of Marshall Iowa saying the pills relieved kidney weakness, headaches, and general distress. The promo notes a 6? price at drugstores and urges purchase from Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo N.Y.
A fragmentary OCR reads four ads on a small page. The readable bits hint at a brief classifieds section and a compact ad cluster with terse lines.
Paris fashion notes report a Franco American meeting set by the Chambre Syndicale Parisienne to ease trade tensions with American buyers in New York. Highlights include barrel skirts, serge satin coats, mauve hues, and debutante frocks. For men, height based buttoning rules and slimmer tailoring dominate upcoming spring coats and dinner wear.
A bill by Senator IKXern would grant Civil War pensions to anyone who served ninety days as a military telegraph operator and earned an honorable service certificate. It is noted that Andrew Carnegie served in that role, and Capitol observers say he could qualify if enacted.
An unfinished memoir fragment from Samuel and Oriee of Urbana Ohio states that he had read the Bible through 129 times since 1850. The text appears to be a personal note highlighting a lengthy religious study routine.
Dr Otto Huffman advocates federal compulsory sickness insurance funded by a $2 yearly tax on workers earning under 1200. Each insured person would pick a physician but doctors limited to 2000 names, ensuring about 4000 dollars yearly to treat sickness. Critics call it impracticable. doctors say overall underpaid and stress need for reform.
The compass belonging to abolitionist John Brown has been received by the Kansas State Historical Society in Topeka. Brown used the instrument while living in Osawatomie between 1855 and 1858, allegedly to survey land while locating and mapping proslavery camps during the Missouri Kansas border conflict.
The semi official transocean news agency reports 1 429 171 allied soldiers held in Germany plus 9 700 captured cannons 7 700 military barrages and 3 900 machine guns. It notes many guns are used by German forces and some prisoners in Austria-Hungary were left behind to shorten transport. The reported number of rifles captured is 1 360 000 in usable condition.
A Rexall Pharmacist Mr. J. O. Brady of Fall River Mass says his druggist role builds lasting customer trust. He details how Rexall Orderlies ease constipation with candy tablet form and broad appeal for men women and children at home.
Exclusive selling rights noted for a laxative trial size ten cents at KEIFER DRUG CO E REXALL STORE. Dr Bell's Pine-Tar Honey advertised for cold cough feverish throat nose and head relief. Claims of soothing irritation loosening phlegm antiseptic action and reduced inflammation with price 25 cents.
The Terre Haute Star claims daily metropolitan news and quick delivery on rural routes while the Marshall Herald promotes itself as Clark county’s leading paper with home news and liberal offers. It emphasizes timely NEWS, quality printing, and favorable clubbing terms for one year.
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