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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
1
Judge Booth delivers a Washington lecture on the immortality of the Sons and the Secular League. The address draws a large crowd including high officials and press reports in the Post, Star, Herald and Times. The speaker notes a novel public discussion format and reports a highly favorable reception and extensive attendance.
Mrs Rhona Gallin died Sunday at her Rome residence in Wabash township aged 80. Funeral services were held at Dunlap Chapel. Born in Vermont December 34 1836 she married John Callin about 1862. Survived by one sister Mrs Amy Heasted Salina Kansas and several brothers Bert Clare Teddy Bonnie grandchildren.
Mrs Ben Davidson near Marshall reports 250 hens producing 618 dollars and 126.65 in chicken value. Plainview Farm with 200 white faced black spanish hens earned 468.60. Mrs Chas Thornsburg with 165 Rhode Island Reds sold 520 in livestock and poultry. Mrs M M Landers earned 450.36 from eggs and chickens. Many farms show hens yielding sizable profits and supplying eggs and meat for families.
Mrs and Mrs. D. O. Martin visit Oklahoma as they fear weather hindered Marshall plans. Mr. Martin notes great prosperity, high living costs, and plenty of money to burn. Labor wages listed include teamsters seven dollars daily carpenters four fifty bricklayers eight plasterers eight plumbers one dollar hourly. Eleven new residences priced eight to fifteen thousand dollars emerge near Tropico California.
Warren B Evans born Melrose township April 22 1853 died Jan 4 1917 at his West York home. Survived by wife Martha Crow four children two grandchildren and several siblings. A longtime teacher in Clark and Crawford counties and a Plymouth M E convert later with West York M E church. Funeral held Friday at West York M B church conducted by Rev Allen S Weiss with interment in Dredbury.
The Marshall Community Club met Thursday evening in the courthouse with room for more attendees. Officers and standing committee members were re elected. reports showed little activity beyond agricultural development. Suggestions included a public rest room in the courthouse basement, park benches, a calf club, and a dairy day to boost dairying. An annual dinner was planned for this month if Ness Darling could attend. Bylaws were amended to allow a public meeting on the first Friday each month starting February.
The Mutual Insurance Co. board met in annual session and reelected O. O. Taubeneck J. J. Meehling and Omer Shawler as directors for three years. J. H. Maurer was named president J. H. Maurer as delegate to the state insurance meeting in Springfield. Taubeneck as treasurer Hainley as secretary for 1917.
Marshall note on Sunday services at United Brethren Church with Rev. Craig filling the pulpit. Last Sunday’s sermon praised. Endeavor group meets at 6 15 led by Nellie Hoenig. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30. Centenary revival attracts good interest with pastor in charge. Long service 7 PM. Second quarterly conference set for Grace Chapel January 22 at 10 AM led by Rev. J B NorvicI. N E Royer, pastor.
Annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Telephone Co will be held in the courthouse on Saturday January 20 at 1 30 p m. to elect officers and transact any other business. Adam Imle President.
The Vandala Line and its branches including the Peoria and the Michigan divisions have merged with the Pp, C. & St. L. The system now operates under the latter name.
Notice reports Marvin H L of Walnut Prairie to hold a two mile east sale of horses and farm implements next Tuesday and that he will move to West Union to run a machine shop. An oil price advance is noted with a 10 cent per barrel rise to 2.22. New county court cases include Floyd Sh Houser charged with bastardy.
In a lively county courthouse session, Thomas Griffin was acquitted of dangerous driving after a long trial. Dr. J Harvey Slater faced a veterinary medicine charge but the case was dismissed for faulty information. J F Powell also was found not guilty. Several defendants were dismissed or continued, with notes on actions against Alva Boden Wm McNary Zella Hollenbeck James Dunkingham Harry Dodd and others.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Lathrop of the city celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home on January 1. They were married December 31 1866. Guests included Mrs Delila Poor of Martinsville Clarence Tingley of Snyder Parl Lathrop of the Nar Rows Jesse McCrew of Darwin Ralph McNabney of Grundy Center Iowa and Mr and Mrs Roy Anderson of Marshall. The day featured conversation and music and gifts were received.
The Farmers Institute began this morning in the Pythian Theater with a 1:30 session. A 7:30 session will be held at the courthouse. The Domestic Science class meets at 1:30 this afternoon in the Congregational church basement with speaker Mrs J Y Shamel.
William Hart of West Terre Haute shot and killed his 19 year old wife as she walked to a grocery. he then fatally wounded himself. Domestic trouble cited as the motive in this West Terre Haute homicide.
The bill to abolish saloons in Washington City passed the Senate 55 to 32. Supporters say it will surely pass the House.
Wheat reached the $2 mark in the Chicago market for the first time amid war price increases. Corn also advanced to over $1 a bushel as markets reacted to ongoing tensions.
AXK Steffey and Susan Tongai both of Lawrence county. Norman Davis of Orange township and Nel ile Deidigh of Johnson township also listed for marriage licenses.
Langcelot lodge members plan a home talent minstrel show next month to benefit Emanuel Church and Zion Church. Revival meetings progress with evening services at Marshall Church and Temple, including prayer meetings on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM.
Word reached friends yesterday of the death of Mrs. George Balsley in Hollywood California. She was a daughter of Dr Pool and Jeff who lived here several years ago and is remembered by Marshall’s older residents.
Marshall defeated by Casey 29 to 26 in Friday night basketball. Hutsonville lost 15 0 10 on Saturday. Robinson visits Saturday for another close game. Wabash Valley Basketball Tournament at Terre Haute on Feb 2 and 3 with a Tribune trophy for the winner. First semester ends January 19. second begins January 22.
The Eastern Star lodge conducted installation services Monday night then held a banquet for the newly elected officers. Mae Lupher is Worthy Matron and Frank Lupher Worthy Patron with Dessie Hallauer as Associate Matron and Lizzie Sullins as Secretary.
At a postponed meeting the city council adopted an ordinance for a supplemental street paving assessment of about six percent of original estimates. The city collector reported electric current collections of 882 and water 459 for the month, with plant expenses exceeding receipts. Police Magistrate Lowe noted six cases in the month as council adjourned to Monday for a general revision of city ordinances.
Maud Ishler sells 1 acre In to R P McNary on 8 10 13 for 700 dollars. Frank H Patton sells part o% ne to Rudy J Kuhn on 8 11 11 for 2500 dollars. W W Drake sells 644 ne ow 32 12 14 to Judith Drake for 3000 dollars. S M Kelly sells let 7 blk 1 Cook ad Casey to James T Kelly for 600 dollars. O LeGore sells 3 out lets Archer 1st ad Marshall to Dan W LeGore for 1 dollar. E Connelly master sells to Allison Payne lot in Perry 3rd Casey for 1075 dollars. Ed Tetzel sells lot 29 Cooper's ad Martinsalle to T P Cleaver for 1050 dollars. Adam Eaton sells lot 84 blk 35 orig Marshall to Clara Remlinger for 690 dollars. Wash Kreager sells 91 acres 7 & 12 9 12 to Fred A Kreager for 1 dollar. S W Broadhurst sells nw se 19 11 10 to Albert Stock well for 3800 dollars. A Stockwell sells to L Stockwell on same terms for 3800 dollars.
Marshall public library reports 410 borrowers and 1007 books checked out last month. Fifty nine new books arrived with 28 donated. titles include The Rising Tide, The World for Sale, Pollyanna, and Miss Santa Cimus of the Pullman. Misa Louise Campbell to lead Saturday Story Hour from 1 to 2 PM.
Harburn shows music in the air as students, led by Mr Millis and Mrs Washburn, equip the school with a new organ and report positive advancement. Walnut Prairie offers a strong library fund, while mourning absence prompts calls for better attendance and district support. Washington section program set for Jan 27 with pupils listed. Perisho and other schools report good visitor turnout and steady attendance. Six of eight advance class pupils prepare for spring exams.
Jacob Miller died Saturday at 83 after months of failing health due to asthma. Funeral services were held at Zion church in German and English, with interment in Zion cemetery. Born February 5 1834 in Ober Kuhn Canton Argon Switzerland, he came to America in 1854, settled in Evansville then Clark County in 1871, married Barbara Heff (d. 1868) and then Franceska Fisher in 1868, fathering ten children and many grandchildren. He was known as an honest, helpful neighbor and devoted family man.
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