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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1922
Page
8
The article describes eastern and central regions facing the Cascades with strong agricultural and industrial development. It highlights vast flocks of sheep and herds of cattle as indicators of the area's robust economy and scenic appeal attracting visitors.
The governor urges permanent preservation of scenic beauty along state highways. He cites public support from cities, clubs, and citizens, and notes laws allowing condemnation of land to protect vistas and making it a misdemeanor to harm trees without permission. A statewide conference aims to build local units to monitor and safeguard beauty spots for tourism and economic value.
Virgil Cannady died at age five on Saturday in West Union. Burial was in York cemetery after short services at the family home.
The funeral for 6 year old Harry Lambdin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Lambdin, was conducted at the Christian church Sunday afternoon. A large crowd of relatives and friends attended the services.
Mrs. Fannie McCarty died after funeral services held Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock. Burial followed in Brick Cemetery with Reverend G. Craig officiating. The body was shipped from Quincy to the local area for burial.
W W Stevens, aged 68, a well known Marshall figure, was buried Friday after funeral services at the family residence on North Michigan Avenue. He came to Marshall in 1893 and left five children Walter, Will, Mrs B W Shale, Mrs Ona Plaster, and Geneva Stevens, with his wife having passed earlier in 1913.
Miss Maude Neer of Martinsville is employed as county nurse for Clark County and starts duty Monday. She will live in Martinsville with an office in Marshall and will work in Robinson briefly with Crawford County’s nurse for about a week or ten days before assuming duties locally.
Harold Bright county superintendent of schools returns from the state teachers association with a very satisfactory meeting. He notes Clark as a fourth place representative and says he was the best speller despite a slip on one word costing greater honors. Further meeting details promised later.
The Darwin Township council reports holiday related changes to meeting nights with Wednesday sessions replacing Mondays. The Loo PP installation is set for tomorrow night followed by a social. Roads in Darwin Township have been graveled under Commissioner Tharp improving routes for rural carriers on routes three and seven despite prior rain barriers.
Everett Black administrator of Benjamin E Black deceased seeks leave to sell the real estate of the estate. The sale is scheduled for February 4, 1922 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the east door of the Marshall court house. The property includes the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 4 and part of the northwest quarter of section 9 township 11 range 11 in Clark County Illinois, with a road strip along the east side. Cash terms on date of sale.
Roscoe L. Platt named administrator of the James W. Pratt estate in Clark County Illinois invites all creditors to appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall for estate settlement during the February term. Creditors must file claims and debtors should pay promptly to the administrator.
Lucy Sanders administratrix of W T Sweet estate sets January 24 1932 for public sale at the east door of the Marshall county courthouse listing undivided halves of NW quarters and surrounding parcels in section 20 and 32 town 10n range 12w with cash on day of sale and tenant rights until July 1 1922. sale in Clark County Illinois.
In Clark County Illinois the Corn Belt Building and Loan Association sues Maria L Lockard and Ernest A Lackard. A decree of November 22 1921 orders sale of lots 5 and 6 in block 47 William B Archer's first addition Marshall. Sale January 28 1922 at 2 PM cash. Mortgage dated June 14 1917 for 300. Amount due 358.03. Master in chancery H R Snavely Marshall Illinois. Solicitor 6 31-4 yous.
Julia Parsons executrix announces probate action in Clark County Illinois. The county court of Clark County Marshall holds the March term on the first Monday. Creditors must present claims and debtors must settle promptly.
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