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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
1
Orel W. Patterson aged 28 of Ozark Arkansas marries Mary D. Hight aged 28 of Casey. Both are recorded in the marriage licenses list.
Pauline Christine Kelloge Ditzenberger died January 1 1920 at the family residence seven miles south of Marshall after one day of illness. She was born March 1 1843 in Butler County Ohio and married C A Ditzenberger September 16 1858. Survived by her husband and seven children, the funeral was conducted by Rev J W Feller from the family home and interment followed at Ziegler cemetery.
Hezekiah Kibby born July 2 1841 in Darwin township married twice first to Amanda Finkbiner then to Mary Sherett. He served in Co H 10th Illinois Infantry from 1862 to 1865 and was a longtime flag bearer for the Wm B Archer Post 119 GAR. He leaves a wife two children eighteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral at Zious Evangelical Church with pastors Feller and Pellum. burial in Zlong cemetery.
The church opens at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages and a 10:45 a.m. preaching service by Pastor Chelan on Faith the first in a series on Essentials of Salvation. Evening services at 7:00 p.m. cover Entering her Gates of the City. Mrs. Chelan organizes a Junior Society of Christian Endeavor. children meet at 2:00 p.m. at the church.
Christian Science Sunday service at 11 00 a m and Wednesday evening meeting at 8 00 o clock in Pythian Theatre all are welcome.
The First Methodist announces a three week evangelistic drive modeled on city tabernacle campaigns. A large chorus under Prof Harold Bright will headline with organ and possibly two pianos and an orchestra. Rev Powers leads sermons. daily 9 to 10 am prayer hour. Special Wednesday meetings and junior chorus rehearsals are set. Marshall and Clark county residents are invited to join.
Revival services are under way with all invited to attend. J and Pellum are the pastors leading the gatherings each night at seven. The article notes plans to bring home Clem Beachout, a Martinsville youth killed in France during World War I, with burial set upon arrival.
The American Legion met in the courthouse Friday night to plan the coming year. The charter now lists 32 names for Clark County Post No 90. New officers Don Medsker president and Hester English secretary and treasurer replace temporary leaders as the group begins formal organization and future expansion.
Clark County Post 90 of The American Legion urges all local World War I veterans to join. The next meeting is January 23 at 7 30 p m in the courthouse with plans for music and social features. Members pay 2 00 to Don Medsker or Chester English and will receive receipts and buttons after payment.
A long list of property transfers records numerous deeds in Marshall area. Melvin Melton to W E Edwards records 31-12-13, value 5000, and many others include transfers of land and acres with prices from 100 to 48975 involving buyers and sellers such as Pearce Croll Goble Pinnel Lewis Moore Rogers Pennington Morris Davis Arvin McHenry Rider Knight Smith Kile and others.
James R. Connelly, 61, of Wabash township died January 5 at 10 30 a m of bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services were at the residence January 7 with interment at Livingston cemetery. William Little, 68, died January 7 at his southeast city residence formerly of Walnut Prairie. Funeral services were held at Darwin church with interment in Darwin cemetery.
Murphy 24 was arrested by Detectives Armstrong and Smock and jailed for alleged violation of federal law on transporting stolen cars across state lines. An automobile in his possession was impounded at the police garage.
State Board of Vocational Education informs Illinois boards of education about new compulsory day continuation schools for youths 14 to 18. Letters outline start dates 1921 to 1923, eligibility by district, funding considerations, space needs, funding votes, and state reimbursement of half salaries for teachers in approved programs.
Mrs. Kile Mary Ellen Kile born October 26, 1883 died January 7, 1920 at age 36 2 12. She married Adam Kile December 25 1903 and had Herschel Lloyd and Cleada. Survived by husband three children her parents four sisters two brothers. Converted at 19 joined M P church at Ohio church. Funeral at Ohio church conducted by Rev Bert Eckel. Interment in local cemetery.
Joseph Bartlett born December 14 1862 in Melrose township died January 3 1920 aged 57 years 20 days He married Ida Gunn September 8 1886 they had one child Mrs Golda Brown He leaves wife and daughter three brothers Iradell William and Edward one sister Mattie three siblings preceded him He was not affiliated with a church and had been an invalid for over two years Interment at Ohio cemetery Rev Fuson officiating County Court notes a few cases were heard including A G Glick acquitted for dangerous driving and a postponed hearing on non support of children The Public Utility Commission rate hearing postponed until February 4 Also mentions W A Miller Illinois Pipe Line Co and Charles Bunje Jr in city last week
Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Philip Spittler several young people gathered for an afternoon of conversation and music. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Hurley Wright and children Flossie Nellie Mabel Esther Wright Ella Anna Barbara Rosa Brown Reno Maurer Hurley Nicol John O Rourks and Glenn Wright. Gay and Ray Spittler left that night for Kansas City Missouri to attend an automobile and tractor school.
The Stitchery Club associate members gathered at Mr and Mrs C R Johnsons home on S Sixth Street to celebrate their hosts fifth wedding anniversary. Guests brought wood gifts and enjoyed a picnic lunch with music and games as the evening passed. Attendees included Mr and Mrs F M Brosman Mr and Mrs Will Taylor Mr and Mrs Walter I Hutchinson Mr and Mrs L Parsons Mr and Mrs Elmer Hagnauer Mr and Mrs Vic Reynolds Mr and Mrs Roy Jefferds Mr and Mrs W G Young Mr and Mrs Harry B Potter Mr and Mrs Lloyd Pulver Mrs Fred Bubeck Mr and Mrs John Rademaker and others.
Dean, assistant superintendent at James O. Heyworth Construction, resigns to become vice president of Trippet Construction in Whitewater Wisconsin.
The Marshall Mutual county fire insurance company met yesterday morning and elected directors O O Taubeneck J J Meehling and Omer Shawler. They chose officers J J Meehling president J W Adams secretary and O O Taubeneck treasurer. The company is 31 years old and carries 1 107 000 in coverage.
A nostalgic 13 year old reminisces that papers are filled with ads and consider ads the most valuable part of the read. He argues advertising subsidizes the paper and keeps costs lower.
Petitions circulate in Franko county seeking a $900000 bond to fund a countywide hard road system. Peoria faces labor shortages delaying a $1500000 United States Food Product plant project. Rockford reports a high profile arrest linked to Communist ties as part of red raid arrests.
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