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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1914
Page
1
A Tribune summary reports Chalmers Hamill, special prosecutor named by Judge Charles M Fortune, pushing the Terre Haute election inquiry. He seeks to block John J Cleary as postmaster, removes stenographer Gertrude Fagan for alleged conflicts, and shifts subpoena service from Sheriff Shea to the coroner under grand jury direction.
Launcelot Lodge of Marshall joined Knights of Pythias nationwide in a Thursday evening celebration. About 65 local Knights plus friends totaling nearly 200 attended a program at the castle hall with history, aims, music, and speeches by charter members Hon. J. W. Graham and H. M. Janney. Refreshments followed as the lodge grows in revival.
On March 20 1912 the ten year old daughter of Dr Winters of New Castle Indiana was abducted from home. She was found in a cabin near Springdale Arkansas forty miles from a railroad. Ed Stuart confessed the girl is the Winters child but claims no claim. Stuart is jailed in Springdale and gives conflicting stories about the mother and child. Dr Winters once practiced dentistry in Marshall about 12 to 16 years ago.
Marshall business men are asked to meet at the courthouse tomorrow evening at 1130 to begin preparations for a home coming reunion of old time residents of the city and county to be held next fall. Former residents show lively interest and hundreds expect to visit the old town. A good attendance is hoped for.
Bakersfield resident Allison of California contributes advertising ideas for the upcoming home coming next fall. The item notes a Pennsylvania Lines winter tourist ticket sale running daily through April 80, 1914, with details available at ticket agents.
Mrs Isabel Drake died Monday evening at her Hatton area home at age 81 after four days illness. Daughter of pioneer Thomas Armstrong she was born on the York township farm now owned by John Mitchell. Survives by six children including Harry, county superintendent, Will on a nearby farm, and Alice at home. Funeral services held at the family residence with interment in Brick cemetery.
Mark Whitlocke announces candidacy for town collector before the Democratic primary. A Marshall businessman for seventeen years, he is praised as a "square" man with a record of city advancement and broad local support.
Ohio Oil Company secured leases near Clarksville and will drill test wells early in the spring. An Indiana company has been buying coal rights on several farms near State Line and will develop the coal deposits. The county holds a substantial coal potential and may see it opened in coming years.
The supreme court reversed a county ruling on an $806 hard road tax for Casey township. County Collector vs C I W Ry Co saw Casey represented by Everett Connelly and the railroad by S M Scholfield and Davison Bartlett.
Edgar county farmer William Mings faced Judge Scholfield at Paris on a bail motion after fatally shooting tenant Moody Sturgell at Ver Milion. The judge rejected bail, noting new testimony and signaling an intended self defense claim at trial.
The 57th anniversary of Mrs. Amos Murphy of West Union was celebrated with a church surprise party after services last Sunday. Friends gathered at her home with gifts, a feast, and warm wishes for a happy year ahead.
Correspondence delayed as a historic snowstorm cripples rural mail service in Illinois. Carriers were given a holiday and could not cover routes yesterday, now resuming amid deep snow drifts. Rail traffic is badly interrupted with trains abandoned and passengers moved by sleighs as cold intensifies suffering.
The Clark County Board of Supervisors of Illinois is notified of a special meeting in the Marshall courthouse on Sunday of March 1914 at 1 p.m. to approve claims and conduct other business. Dated Marshall February 16 1914. William T. Martin Jr. County Clerk.
Wiltsie and Co that sold ladies ready to wear garments closed their store here Monday and will move unsold stock to Lincoln, where they are now operating a store. The case against them for operating as transient merchants, set for trial tomorrow under city ordinance, has been agreed to be taken to the circuit court.
The Latin department of the High School presents Dio the Phoenician Queen at the Pythian Theater Friday evening. The historical play will be well staged and the performers are working hard to provide an entertaining presentation.
The Supreme Court adjourned without an opinion on the validity of the woman suffrage law. It will not be decided before late April, while in the interim women may vote in all spring elections.
The jury in Maggie Scott versus the Big Four railroad at Princeton Indiana awarded $5000 in damages after a ten hour deliberation. The case tested railroads rights to build large levees in flood prone land southeast of Mount Carmel where ten to fourteen feet of floodwater is common. The plaintiff contends the levee obstructed floodwater, worsening overflow and ruining farmland when it broke.
The city primary is set for March 10 amid debate over its cost. City offices include one alderman per ward. Township elections April 7 elect assessors collectors town clerks and commissioners with a possible justice of the peace. School trustees and township high school board vote April 11 and city board of education April 18. City election April 21. County district and state primaries Sept 9 with general election Nov 3.
Mrs Mary Sharp died Saturday at the county farm after a long illness aged 45. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Bubeck and Gallagher undertakers rooms, led by Rev D D Burt, with burial in the city cemetery. She leaves a daughter Mrs John Pine of Marshall and a son in Bloomington. Born Aug 13 1868 in Anderson township she married Levi Sharp in 1887 and one daughter died earlier.
Subscribers to employ a man on the National Road from Marshall are urged to meet at the circuit clerk's office Thursday evening at 7 o'clock February 26 to perfect an organization. Seymour Hurst.
Mrs. Emma Bamesbarger announced as Democratic candidate for collector of Marshall township. She brings ten years’ experience as collector for the Court of Honor and is the first woman to enter a local race since the woman suffrage law was enacted.
Morning service at 10 45 featured an excellent choir and a sweet tenor solo by Mr Carroll. Special music and a stereopticon lecture planned for next Sunday night. Everyone was welcome. D D Burt Minister.
Evangelical Association holds revival at Marshall church corner Plum and 10th streets with nightly services this week and next at 7 30 p m and Sunday at 7 p m. Pastor Leo J Ehrhardt leads preaching. Sunday morning the pastor plans to preach at Grand Turn church. Dr Adam G Blunk, longtime veterinary surgeon in Marshall, dies in Terre Haute at 72, survived by three sons and one daughter.
Governor Ralston of Indiana names Ruth B. McNutt, formerly of Marshal, as his private stenographer at nine hundred dollars per year.
William Pine, famed hog raiser of Wabash township, hauled a 36000 shipment of porkery toils last Thursday. The hogs came in 32 wagons, marching like a circus parade.
Principal Ralph D. Kean of Pocatello Idaho oversees a 230 pupil high school with 14 teachers. The notes praise debating and athletics, recap a Robinson game with Casey High School this Friday, and report a county teachers exam and storm-related absences. The Annual engraving contract with Stafford Engraving Co Indianapolis is renewed for this year.
The Herald faces criticism of Clint Bell ghost stories while noting praise from the Springfield Register and university professors. Readers express strong interest and the final installment of the series is set to appear next week.
The bankrupt John E. Johnson’s real estate sold Saturday in Annapolis under a federal court order. Charles Stifie bought the farm lands, J. E. Davis bought town business lots, and J. B. McKnight acquired the Johnson home. Proceeds total 10,227 dollars with 1,000 set aside for Johnson and 9,227 to pay debts, enough to cover about 35 cents on the dollar.
The men's class of West Union Christian church Bible school entertained the women's class at Mrs Lydia Howerton's home Friday evening. Oysters, sandwiches, pickles, coffee and cake were served. Guests enjoyed the occasion and praised the men's entertaining. The men hope the women will soon host a similar event.
Mrs Emma Bamesbarger announces her candidacy for the Marshall township collector post subject to the Democratic primary. She seeks party support and voter backing in the upcoming race.
Card of thanks subscription price one dollar per year five cent per line for lodge resolutions and obituary poetry not published entertainments announced with admission charged at five cents per line editor may edit communications All communications subject to editorial revision.
Dudley Missouri reports a hard week of snow and sleet followed by community life updates. Drifting residents, business movers, and travelers like Gilman Noyes and Ross Noyes are moving or returning, with various locals taking stock, hosting socials, and caring for health and jobs.
Elva Phillips transfers to John Weir lot 73 Dulaney's 6th Casey for 1 dollar. Calvin R Barr to Jesse McFarland pt Trustee's subdivision 8 10 13 for 250 dollars. A Rowe to Ed McNarlan three lots Trustee's subdivision 8 10 13 for 753 dollars. H Strohm ex to Arthur Cork ne sw and st ow sw 12 9 12 for 3800 dollars. Same to Oscar Spangler nié nw sw and pt sw nw 12 9 12 for 2200 dollars. H A Mann to James Nash lots 2 and 7 Dulaney's 1st Casey for 8000 dollars. Homer Cooper to A J Batts 10 AS nw se 22 9 12 for 500 dollars. Same to Maude Evans sn ne ne 27 9 12 for 1900 dollars. Mary E Eller et al to Elmo W M Pierce coal sn ne ne 20 12 10 for 1200 dollars. Richard Eller to Elmo W M Pierce coal in 31 acres in 28 12 10 for 930 dollars. Wesley Pearson to Elmo W M Pierce coal in 67 acres si ce 21 12 10 for 2010 dollars. Ed Moss to Alice Moss fot McKeen for 1200 dollars.
Edith Mildred daughter of Otis and Maude Paddock born Darwin July 14 1908 died Walnut Prairie February 19 1914 after illness. She was cheerful sunny and a lover of Zion songs. Survived by mother three brothers two grandparents and other relatives. Funeral at home officiated by Rev Wheeler and interment in Darwin cemetery. The piece notes a man contesting his father’s will during life often must after death.
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