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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1917
Page
2
The author discusses the submarine threat and a proposed Ford inspired plan for swarms of small one man subs to neutralize German U boats. He argues such devices could force a ban on undersea warfare if nations cooperate to keep ocean commerce safe.
In Coles and Edgar counties several townships held special elections to choose a highway commissioner and all votes favored the single commissioner plan. The results indicate broad support for consolidating highway leadership under one official across the counties.
A message requests the thief who broke into a woodshed on February 19 return the axe and overshoes and promises a key to the lock in return. The offer asks the intruder to come forward to receive the key.
New cases filed in circuit and chancery court include Haslitt versus George and Golda Kohl with attachment. Johnson as assignee versus Elmer Cork et al. Milo Page as administrator versus Charley Horsley et al in chancery.
Paris Mayor Hoff told the city council the smallpox situation had improved with four cases in the pest house and two homes under quarantine in the city.
The first house breaking of the season occurred Monday night. Mrs. Mary Ogden and Fred Keifer had their homes entered and all edible items removed. Edward Guinnip’s chicken house was raided and several hens stolen.
John Fetters died Friday at his daughter Mrs. James Redifer home on East Locust Street after a long illness at age 88. Funeral services were held Sunday at St. Mary's church. He leaves two daughters Mrs. Redifer and Mrs. George Mechling and two sons.
Lena Pearl Hels infant daughter of Lou and Netta Hels was born February 22 1916 and died February 9 1917. Funeral services were held at Clarksville Baptist Church with burial in Clarksville Cemetery.
General Frederick Funston died suddenly from acute indigestion in San Antonio at age 61. He rose to prominence during the Cuban uprising and later in the Philippines where he captured Aguinaldo. All American National Guardsmen have returned home from the Mexican border, after accomplishing nothing.
C F Romoser born April 24 1867 in Marion county Ohio son of John C and Christina Romoser died February 14. He moved to Clark County as a child and lived there his life. He joined Hatton church about 18 years ago and remained devout. He married Fannie Kennedy April 28 1901 and had eight children two died. He leaves a wife six children three sisters and many friends. Funeral February 16 at Hiton church with interment at Ziegler cemetery.
The Herald argues against further road taxes unless bond nominations specify permanent brick roads with brick driveways and an earth passing track. It criticizes local rock roads as unsatisfactory and urges maintenance over new construction, noting prior county spending.
The Good Roads committee reports Marshall township has built eighty three permanent concrete culverts since April 1914 under a single highway commissioner, with $8 867.39 spent on hard roads and a net saving of about 30 percent in supervision compared with the three commissioner system. A special election to decide the system is set for Tuesday February 27 1917.
The Methodist Brotherhood staged a mock trial titled People vs. Thomas Johnson on theft of chickens. Judge Dick Morton and Sheriff Jay Swern presided while state and defense attorneys argued in a humorous trial with witnesses and alibis. The defendant fled, and the crowd left with coffee and sandwiches.
Sarah Creamer Babcock, born August 8 1832 in Coshocton Ohio, died February 13 1917 near Mill Creek. She married Thomas A. Babcock in 1854 and lived on a local farm for decades. Survived by six sons, one daughter, twelve grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren. funeral at Clarksville Baptist Church led by Rev. Carnine with Rev. Huggins assisting. interment in Clarksville Cemetery.
Walter Reed, longtime U S mail messenger on the Cairo division of the Big Four, is seriously ill at his Danville home after a paralysis attack. He has served the Danville and Cairo route for 36 years and is a familiar figure along the line.
The Christian Church announces Sunday services with Bible school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 p m Morning topic The Figures under which the Church is Represented Evening topic What must the Church do to be Saved Y C S C E at 6 15 p m All classes welcome Minister L O Neal 63
R J Poorman of Poor man Bros West Union secured Chicago based contract for plans specifications and building of a new mill and elevator to be located at West Union He says the plant will be one of the best equipped when completed in a minute slant toward optimism
Marriage licenses show Howard Harper and Belva Henderson of Marshall township. Grover Lewis and Oretha Pickens of Wabash township. Paul Haddock of Coles County and Martha Brandenburg of Westfield.
A Masonic notice calls a special communication Wednesday at 7 30 PM to perform work in the entered apprentice degree. All Masons urged to attend. W T Platt Worshipful Master and B D Smith Secretary report the meeting.
Howard Harper and Miss Belva Honderich were united in marriage last Wednesday at the U. B. parsonage officiated by Rev. N. E. Royer. They will reside on the Dan Eckies farm.
Charles Buchanan pleaded guilty to stealing a horse hide in county court. He was sentenced to one year at Pontiac and transported to the institution Friday.
Mrs. George Wilson died at her home in Upper Wabash Township after six weeks illness aged 65. Funeral services were held at the family residence and burial occurred in Forsythe cemetery. She is survived by her husband son Clem and daughter Mrs. Rennie Maloney of Oliver.
The Lawrenceville basketball team lost 40 to 16 in a fast game. A freshman team from our school lost 22 to 17 against Hutsonville’s eighth graders. The Allies beat the Seniors 39 to 8 for the Senior Annual fundraiser. Mr Williams earns University of Illinois physics lab assistant role. Forest English leaves for Vandalia railroad job. The high school faculty hosted a grade schools’ social with guessing contests and refreshments, planned as an annual event.
A series of property transfers listed, detailing buyers, sellers, parcel descriptions, locations, and prices across Marshall area deeds. Notable entries include T W Jones to H B Roebuck for part lot 2 block 11 Dulaney’s 1st Marshall at 160 dollars and Henry Moore to Wm Clouse for parcel n14 se ne 33 11 12 at 6550 dollars.
Governor Lowden’s consolidation plan abolishes over 100 boards and departments, uniting state government under nine heads. The House approved it by 143 votes with two Democrats opposing, setting the stage for Senate action and eventual enactment by July 1, 1918, with some changes and delays for the Agriculture Board.
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