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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1916
Page
4
The copy argues that Real Difference Cream of tartar from grapes is the healthiest choice for baking powder. It claims phosphate and alum from minerals are cheaper and warns readers using those powders to switch to Royal for better quality results.
Saturday and Sunday visits noted across Marshall with neighbors relatives and friends. Entries include LaVene Finkbiner Marie Pantley Ruth and Anna Volkers Lydia Summers Evisha Shirely J A Page Clarence Hall Ernest Griffith James Liggett new baby girl born February 14 Bettie Scott and Harold Hall are mentioned among other local households.
Harry Newman bought a Ford. John Brosman builds a garage. Nick Reed is in serious condition. Rev. Mr. Smith went to Champaign on Wednesday. Tommy Husted was home from Dexter most of last week. Carrier No. Seven cuts out part of the route due to bad roads. Wheat damaged by freezing and thawing is complained of. Charney Cunningham of the South Side sold his farm to Frank Knight and will move to Missouri.
Edgar county residents share visits to Terre Haute and Danville with relatives at Ridgefarm Plainview Farm and Five Points.Students, including Walter Fawley Gertrude and Julia Madden, took the Central examination. Ethel English aided ten district teachers in a new crest of tasks. Arthur Wright returns home as Roosevelt Dam scenes spark interest.
Rodney Bell visited town late last week while Albert Newlin called on Terre Haute business Saturday. Harry Stricklett and Mrs T J Athey visited friends in Terre Haute this week. Miss Opal Richards of Marshall visited our town last week. There was preaching at Christ Church Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs Farrell moved to Terre Haute to live with her son Ira. Mrs Anna Newlin and family visited near Trimble Sunday. J T Smith, recently in Chicago with his sons, returned home Wednesday. Mart Newlin, age 81, had a birthday dinner hosted by Anna Newlin and guests W L Chenoweth family, W H Piety family, Mr and Mrs Albert Wright.
February's calm for stock buyers at 7.90 a dog contrasts with general talk of tax and politics. Reports from Martinsville note road conditions, a fire on Main Street, a rock road debate, and several visitors including Curtis of Terre Haute and Amstott of Orange.
Postal notes praise farmers and road officers for road dragging this season with miles reported on eight routes. The Post Office issued a fraud order on February 14 against the Canadian Premium Company and Montreal manager M Wilson after a Marshall office report. Public warned to avoid unknown firms promising high value for little cost. Carriers aim for prompt delivery to doctors, drug stores, and merchants despite bad roads.
Dr Bell of Warren Missouri visits Mrs Kate Miller and family. Mrs Susan Pratt and Mr Virgil Hulen visit A E Lowry household. Mrs Eunice Craig of Marshall visits N P Daughhetee. Mrs Sallie Bean visits daughter Elder Lee in Marshall. Roscoe Gossett visits Ames Iowa relatives. Briscoe farm Parkers township suffers total loss after Sunday fire while residents away.
C C Madlem and family left Wednesday for Calico Rock Arkansas to farm. Mrs Perkins rushed to Salem Illinois on Wednesday due to a sister’s illness. Mr and Mrs W C Chenoweth welcomed a daughter on Wednesday February 16. The Fancher family celebrated Mrs C Fancher’s 78th birthday on February 8 at C C Fancher’s home. Alf Huston of Snyder Oklahoma visited his son Harry Huston and other old acquaintances in town for ten days.
A historical sale bill reproduced by the Herald details a public auction on the Old Missouri Road at Cook Creek in Pike County Missouri dated Tuesday the 29th 1846. Items include oxen yoke and chain two wagon beds enslaved people gear tools traps tobacco shoes and household goods. James Smith owner. Free head cheese apples and hard cider advertised nearby.
The Chicago postmaster race heats up as Senator Lewis asserts the next appointee will be a German. The move targets German born voters amid patriotism debates and anti hyphen sentiment. United Brethren revival noted with strong sermons and 7 15 song service led by Pastor Royer.
The Congregational Church invites members to regular services next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The second annual Fathers and Sons Day will be observed Sunday evening with a speech by Pastor W. H. Ziegler on The Creed of the Man Outside the Church. Last year 34 fathers attended. this year target is 50.
The Republican congressional committee for Illinois 18th district in Danville endorsed Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman as the party’s favorite for president. The resolution urges Republicans to back his candidacy, calling him the ablest man in public life and fit for chief executive. Delegates John H. Harrison and Thomas G. Vennum were approved for the national convention.
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