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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1926
Page
1
The Marshall city council discussed purchasing a new power plant trailer and debated a pay or remove notice for a street bollard. Post damage, tax concerns, and a faulty fire truck modification were also reviewed, with aldermen noting broken pedestals and unpaid fines.
The notice lists 24 marriage licenses with couples from Worthington Greenville Casey and other towns, including ages and counties. It also notes new circuit court cases and a divorce filing for Ed C. Gasen.
Secretary of Agriculture Jardine announced a total of 73.125 million dollars for state use in federal and road construction for the fiscal year starting July 1, 1926. Illinois receives 3.176 million, Indiana 1.936 million, Iowa 2.060 million, Kentucky 1.416 million, Michigan 2.217 million, Missouri 2.407 million, and Wisconsin 1.870 million.
Clark County officials meet at the court house to consider the resignation of Dr. Glen L. Allen as County Veterinarian. An agreement signed by D. A. Lee Nathan Bennet and the TB committee suspends Allen without pay from February 1926 until federal orders or contract expiry. Dodge Bros prices cut by 60 to 120 dollars, per local dealer Ralph Prevo.
Mr Vanivan will address the subject of the new Farmers Mutual Reinsurance Company recently chartered to do business in Illinois at tonight s court house. The stockholders and policy holders of the local Farmers Mutual Life Insurance Company will meet Tuesday for their annual meeting to elect officers.
The Marshall Chamber of Commerce will hold its two regular meetings at the Busy Bee Cafe on Monday. Officials invite members to attend and discuss local business concerns.
Washington January 6 The New Year opens with Congress split by covert threats to revive the farm bloc and tariff tensions. Republicans face 26 Senate contests while House members seek reelection, and debates hinge on tariff policy amid broader political maneuvering in Washington.
A New D C letter from Mrs. W Downs recounts a Washington visit with daughters. The tour covers the National Museum Smithsonian Institute Center Market Mt Vernon Arlington Cemetery and notable sites including George Washington’s tomb the Mason Temple and the Carlyle Mansion with remarks on Washington society and informal political gatherings.
Ed Nay sells his hardware store near Clarksville for a farm. New owners Q. W. Vandeventer and LR. L. Bane of Kansas debate whether to operate the business locally or move it to Kansas.
Dickens, four year veteran of the Chas. Kirchner lumber yards, will leave at month end to launch his own business. He has been with the yard since its organization aside from a one month stint in Florida, and his departure will be felt by Marshall residents.
Ford National Show Week begins Monday in Marshall at Marshall Auto Sales with a full line of improved Ford cars. Ford ton trucks and Fordson tractors with industrial and agricultural equipment will be displayed. 1926 Ford models feature lower bodies wider seats and enhanced braking.
Vern Steele known as Stub failed to pay a $500 fine and court costs for drunkenness in Squire Tom Craig’s court. A $840 check from James Brady was stopped, prompting a warrant, as Steele remained at large and believed to be working in Terre Haute.
The G O Frazier home on Locust street caught fire Friday about noon. A small roof area was destroyed but the Marshall fire department extinguished the blaze quickly and repairs were already completed.
Hiram Leroy Knitner and Nellie Marie Penrod both of Oblong married by Squire Tom Craig at 7 00 PM Monday in his office. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs L E Odell of Oblong and the Knitners’ six months married friends.
The Clark County Post No 90 of the American Legion held a meeting on Monday evening followed by a chili supper at the Charles Blundell restaurant.
The Sphinx Motor Bus Company of Mt Carmel has reorganized. H M Philps of Mt Carmel is named president as operations continue Mt Carmel through Marshall to Danville daily.
Casey Rotarians travel to Marshall for a 6 30 p m dinner meeting at the Marshall House to gauge local interest in forming a Rotary club.
The Oakley store in Marshall will relocate soon into the Burnett building on the corner, replacing the Whitlock Variety store now occupying the space.
Temple Lovett was reemployed as manager for a local organization and bonded for $5000. Directors reported steady increase in business over three and a half years and discussed plans to improve finances. A Farm Bureau resolution of a sinister nature was discussed but tabled.
The Herald requests advance notice from readers needing extra copies to avoid shortages. The note urges subscriptions to guarantee delivery and lists names on the weekly card index up to last Saturday, with a promise to publish new additions next week and error notices to be sent promptly.
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