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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1910
Page
1
The House approved the Gibson direct primary bill 89 to 40 in a debate free session and concurred with Senate amendments on the Hamilton Staymates measure. The plan guarantees direct plurality primaries for state and local offices with party thresholds, uniform ballot size, party affiliation declaration, and specific election timing.
A H Hackney, who left Martinsville February 1, has located in Sayre Oklahoma the Beckham county seat on the north bank of the Red River. Sayre features water works electric lights five churches two cotton gins two flour mills and other enterprises though lacking a court house or jail at present.
Mr and Mrs Michael Madden of the north city celebrated their golden wedding last Sunday in a surprise arranged by their children and Mrs Madden s brother and sister An elaborate dinner followed by stories and reminiscences Attending were Rev W J Healey Mr and Mrs Martin Hennessy and families Mr and Mrs Patrick Madden and families of Terre Haute Mr and Mrs Bernard Curran Miss Margaret Madden and Mr and Mrs John C Madden There were 18 grandchildren present.
George M. Morgan announces this week as a Republican candidate for sheriff. A Marshall resident and longtime township collector, he pledges a clean campaign and faithful, businesslike duties if elected.
The Associated Producers closed a historic acquisition of the Riddle Oil Company for 680000 dollars. The deal adds 5000 acres west of Robinson and 150 wells producing about 17000 barrels daily, placing Associated Producers second only to Ohio Oil in the Robinson field.
A longstanding resident recalls the great February snowstorm, noting 14 inches on a level with drifts several feet deep. Rail traffic halted, freight and mail service failed for three days as temperatures plunged to ten below zero on Friday morning.
The Producers' Oil Company with a Texas charter and $3,000,000 capitalization has entered Lawrenceville. Dense snows slowed crews, but drillers have pushed material into the fields. Wells completed last week include Crawford county 17, Lawrence 18, Clark 2, Marion 3, totaling 2830 barrels.
The First Congregational church observes the dedication anniversary next Sunday with special music and sermons by the pastor. All are invited to participate in the services.
For Sale or Trade. One 7-year-old black Kentucky bred jack 14 hands jet black with heavy bone and good breeder qualities. Also two stallions and four work horses available. Seller William Crumlin, West Union, R2, phone 90854.
Last week a boiler explosion on the Burner lease northwest of Robinson killed Bert Clark who was 4 to 1 a dresser at work on 3 lease. The driller was the only other person present and Clark was at the boiler when the blast occurred injuring nearby workers.
The readable bits describe betting on horse races and mention odds and places but the text is incomplete and garbled, with no identifiable event date or names to anchor a factual summary.
Walter Cork called on Friday. Commodore Vargas was at the county seat Thursday. Chas Hamill is recovering from measles. Snowy conditions sparked sleigh rides enjoyed by all. Millard Martin and wife visited Howard Martin’s family Sunday. H Martin and family spent Sunday evening with Vargas family. Opal Yargas hosted a small taffy pull last Thursday. Amos Murphy attended his brother David Murphy’s funeral in Terre Haute last Friday. Fred Stuckmeyer of Edwardsport visited his sister Mrs. L E Golbert part of last week. Revival at the Christian church was postponed due to bad weather. Talk of building a new brick schoolhouse this spring. Richard Handy and crew finished work in the south part of the state and returned home last week.
Orange township Sunday school convention program lists opening song devotional and songs. Temperance talk by Henry Green. The boy Everett Cooper performs. Today's lesson by Dan Lingafelter. Missions in the Sunday school by Miss Myrtle Pendleton. Harmony of Life of Christ by G. W. Baker. Round Table with Chas Cooper. Closing song by G. W. Baker, township president.
Mussel season begins as Mt. Carmel mussel fleet readies boats and gear for crowfooting the pearl bearing bi valve. Dredges to be busy, riverfront to show the usual spring activity with hardy workers already operating.
Advertised service notes the Big Four's Seed and Soll special train will visit Marshall Thursday at 6 o'clock and will also stop at Oliver. The text presents unclear timing and missing details.
Wm C Johnson, known for directing the 1906 07 Big Four reconstruction in Marshall, resigns from the Illinois Highway Commission to become division engineer for the Big Four. He will oversee the Mt Carmel Evansville line project including 35 miles of road and a Wabash bridge, with office in Evansville. Married Aug 1907 to Etta Hoisington. one son. His brother P K Johnson, a Belleville assistant prosecutor, is noted.
The collector of Casey township in Clark county offers the most profitable post with $2000 yearly commission. Seven candidates have announced, with more expected. A B Whitney J N Houser Robert L Endries William Dixon Howard Foster Eli Williams and William R Lucas lead the field. all are Republicans except Lucas.
In Cairo a mob of about 200 formed at a saloon to lynch two arrested black men, John Pratt and Lincoln Wilson, for purse snatching. Sheriff Nellis armed deputies and fired on the mob, killing one and wounding four, as troops were ordered to help keep order. Pratt, linked to a prior robbery and parolee, sparked the unrest.
In Clark County a large wolf was sighted on the National road near Martinsville. About 50 men and boys organized a drive to kill or capture the animal, which had been killing pigs and chickens. The hunt lasted all day but the wolf was not seen.
The Ohio Oil Co will soon acquire the Lee Oil Co holdings in Clark and Lawrence counties. Wells are currently being gauged.
Expert witnesses should answer only when asked and may qualify a yes or no. The piece argues witnesses stay calm, avoid insults, and maintain respect. cross examination tests memory but should not insult. It notes jurors sympathize with witnesses, urging proper behavior over cleverness.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve as pleasant to use like pure cream with a satisfaction guarantee and 25c per box. It emphasizes its antiseptic qualities and consumer value.
An elderly farmer and his wife looked at the painting Hawking In the Olden Times at a London gallery. John read from a catalogue noting Hawking and wondered about the term hawking saying he suspects they are trying to sell birds.
Mildred reveals engagement to Willson after he inherits half a million, contradicting prior claims of a platonic relationship. Helen confirms the proposal as Willson asks for marriage, creating social tension in Chicago society circles.
A light exchange in the Boston Globe notes Carrie Kidder-S has dyed her hair black and intends to keep it secret with friends teasing about the hidden change. Miss Askitt questions the secrecy while Kidder-S confirms the plan.
Henry Dietzel did business Tuesday at Oliver and Doc Ralston from Melrose was in the city Saturday. Edna Murphy returns from a two week visit in Terre Haute. James K Termain and wife from West Union visited friends Tuesday. The Red Men and families hosted a successful oyster supper in their new apartment last evening. Washington's Birthday dinner events drew locals to serve at Congregational and Christian churches.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled the late Thomas Snell's will invalid but then reversed earlier decisions, settling an estate valued near 1.5 million dollars. Richard Snell, the heir who sought to break the will, gains the bulk of the estate while Mabelle Snell McNamara was named as grandniece beneficiary in earlier terms. Three Dewitt County hearings preceded the final affirmation of the trial court.
Multiple transfers recorded including C D Ryerson to James Crow for lot ot se 33-9-11 valued at 226 and J A Richart to Lillie Barr for Martinsville lots at 308, with numerous other deeds in Martinsville Casey and surrounding parcels totaling thousands of dollars. Transactions list buyers sellers parcels and prices from 1850s era records.
E L Morrison and Miss Vivian Mae Clayton were married at noon yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Wiltshire in Indianapolis. The bride, daughter of Bl Clayton editor of the Martinsville Planet, has Marshall and Chik county ties. The groom from Cleveland is superintendent of Moore-Mensfield Construction Co in Indianapolis. They plan a months long tour through the East after a brief stay in Indianapolis.
The fragment cites Arthur Stanley presenting a drama with Augusta Evans noted, listing scenes and piano highlights. It mentions Stanley as lead and Hila Avent supporting, with low-key references to a peaceful, hopeful performance atmosphere and a troupe preparing for a show.
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