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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
1
A historical note describes river improvements improving navigability and depths along a stretch between Vincennes and Terre Haute. The proposed project would connect Terre Haute with Vincennes, boosting commerce, rail and waterway synergy, with details on sessions, speakers, and planned exhibits at the event.
A list of property transfers shows Leonard Pinnell to Jacob Pinnell, John Melton to Henry Sewell, Robt L Denham to Wm Marvin, and others including Edward Staten to A Arbogast. Transactions involve tracts or allotments across multiple townships with prices ranging from 40 to 8416 dollars and recorded dates in 9 14 and 9 11 periods.
A long review of Illinois oil activity notes a pronounced downturn across the Illinois field with December production dropping while Pennsylvania climbs in wells completed. Centralia, Sparta, and other fields show limited returns, as traders hunt for new prospects along a 150 mile untested stretch between Casey and Chicago.
Eccentric OCR fragment notes trustees elected and officers named. mentions J. Hollenbécig and J. Ee as directors and other unspecified roles. The text is garbled but indicates a company or cooperative election of officers and directors yesterday.
In compact notes, officials report progress on the Beare road project with inspections underway and surrounding traffic measures in place. Local departments coordinate planning and public safety during phase one.
The piece notes a judicial primary set for April 18 under the primary law to elect circuit court judges. It mentions a push for new Cook county judgeships and additional circuits in other counties. Elections for judges occur in June with salaries rising to 5000 dollars from 3500.
Paris lawyer Joseph E. Dyas announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for circuit judge. He has practiced in Paris for forty years, respected for integrity, legal knowledge, and steady temper, and is honored as a leading member of the bar.
United Brethren members surprised Rev. R. Griffin and wife with a friendly intrusion, promising no violence. About 50 supporters delivered a donation package including funds and a dresser with beveled mirror, marking appreciation and ensuring the family has support for a few days.
A list shows weddings licensed for couples including James M. Squier age 86 and Casey resident Lilian A. Cochenour 27, with other pairs from Casey Hardinsville Marshall Johnson Parker and nearby townships. Names include Malinda E Hamilton 32 Isaac Hicks 64 Bonnie Short 18 and Luella M Goodman 16 among bearers of licenses.
Rural route carriers show record business for the quarter ending December 31 1908. Carrier No 2 no longer counts pieces delivered and collected after passing 5000 monthly marks. total quarter handling reaches about 20000 pieces. Stamp paper sales total 310.71 with Nos 1 7 8 6 and 4 leading in sales and pieces.
The Marshall Oil and Gas Company formed by 16 Marshall residents and two Terre Haute men has drilled a well on the Hill farm two and a half miles northwest of the city. At 1600 feet, experienced oil men say deeper drilling to 2000 or 2100 feet is needed. Funds so far total 3800 dollars. additional casing and a wire cable costing 400 to 500 dollars are required. Citizens are urged to contribute to continue the test, as abandonment would waste prior efforts and potential oil discovery benefits Marshall.
An unusually heavy criminal term was cut short as the first case was called for violating the anti saloon law. Several cases were dismissed or continued while a number faced fines or judgments, with a special jury failing to convict in the assault case against Ma Ann Washburn.
Darius LeGore died Friday morning in his New Arch house room from pneumonia after a period of frailty. At 75 he was Marshall’s oldest continuous resident, arriving with his parents in 1838. Survived by son Benjamin brother Orlando and sister Mrs Charles Chestnut of Paris. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Scholfield residence led by Rev A W Miles.
Elder C. C. Donaldson of Saltillo Indiana will preach Sunday at 10 45 in the morning and 7 00 in the evening. He comes with a view to settling here and the church asks all members to attend to vote intelligently on hiring him.
Burleigh Wilson of Deer Creek Oklahoma writes he cannot afford to be without the Herald even for twice 1.50 a year. He declines whiskey tobacco and a dog, choosing the newspaper as essential.
The Springfield dispatch notes a heated recount and party friction as the governor race and U.S. Senate prospects unfold. Speaker Shurtleff favors patience while backers question the process and committee in charge.
City bowling club won the last series against the Oil Boys with totals of 819 827 825 for 2471. A two man city championship tournament will be held this week and next with ten or more teams entered. Bob Lucan holds the season high with 245 and Will Riley is second with 285 in overtime remarks.
A clumsy note describes a prepared book of selections for programs marking a centennial anniversary. It mentions Drak and Bidie in state roles and praises a pamphlet of 48 pages aimed at country schools. The item hints at distribution and value for schools and communities.
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