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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1921

Page

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Bond Issue Route No 1 Marshall Metropolis plan announced

Official notice dated January 10 outlines the preferred routing for Bond Issue Route No 1 from Marshall to Metropolis with detailed paths via Ernst Hatton Walnut Prairie West Union and Robinson to Mt. Carmel and on to Albion Grayville Carmi Norris City and Metropolis. It requires local right of way donations to minimize railroad crossings and ensure suitable road width and grades.

Marshall Marshall-Metropolis Frank I. Bennett S. E. Bradt Clifford Older Department of Public Works and Buildings Division of Highways Mt. Carmel Metropolis Clark County Ernst Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago , St. Louis Hatton Walnut Prairie West Union N.R 2Nd PM West York Crawford County 2Nd Pr. M Gordon Robinson Lawrenceville Lawrence County Wabash County Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Albion Grayville Carmi Brownsville Norris City Texas City Eldorado Wasson Harrisburg Carrier Mills New Burnside Vienna

Mickey Visits Brosman in Hospital Visit

While Frank Brosman was hospitalized in Terre Haute, Mickey the Herald printer’s devil visited him. Brosman thanks the editor for the Old Reliable M. H. and notes Mickey’s friendly visit. He’s home, and Mickey awaits further chances to visit friends.

Frank Brosman Terre Haute Mickey Herald Brosman M. H Mickie

Bandits Rob Koler Store Near Indiana Line

Two masked men robbed D K Koler’s store half a mile west of the Indiana line around 6 30 pm. They took about 20 dollars from fallows and about 120 from the cash register after shooting Snedeker in the side, who was not seriously hurt. The robbers fled east in a car.

D. K. Koler Indiana State Line Mr. Koler Sing” Snedeker Snedeker

French class party at log cabin east of town

The French class held a Sunday evening gathering at Luther Medley's log cabin east of town. They used trucks instead of a bobsled due to sun, enjoyed music, games, and ghost stories by the fireplace, with hot soup and snacks. Attendees included Ellen Dixon, Marjorie Lewis, Goldie Kannamacher, Bertha Kannamacher, Mary Forbeck, Gertrude Madden, Dorothy Zeigler, Edna Beadle, Lucile Sockler, Lydia Schoffield, Charlotte Robertson, Nan Serogin, Burns Dixon, and many others.

Luther Medley Ellen Dixon Marjorie Lewis Goldie Bertha Kannamacher Mary Forbeck Gertrude Madden Dorothy Zeigler Edna Beadle Lucile Sockler Lydia Schoffield Charlotte Robertson Nan Serogin Burns Dixon Robert Tibbs John Hasson Carson Purdum William Malloy Edwin Booth Henry Allen Wallis Jerome Pellum John O’rourke James McKeever Lee Nichols John Arbuckle Gene Craig E. A. Dungan

Farmers Institute elects officers in Martinsville

The farmers institute program proceeded as listed in last week's Herald with good crowds and strong interest. Elected for the coming year are Adam Imle as president and Lee Kelly as secretary-treasurer.

Farmers’ Institute Adam Imle Lee Kelly Martinsville

Legion Meeting Postponed to Friday January 28

The local American Legion Post adjours its meeting to Friday night January 28 and urges every member to attend.

American Legion

Clark County Medical Society Meets in Marshall

The Clark County Medical Society gathered in Marshall on Thursday in small attendance due to bad weather. Dr. Bradley’s paper was postponed to the next meeting’s business session in April.

Clark County Medical Society Marshall Bradley

Baseball Start for 1921 Season at City Hall Meeting

Baseball for 1921 began with a city hall meeting last night. Officers elected include C. M. Bubeck as president James Hooper as vice president EB Newhouse as secretary treasurer Harry LeSeure as field manager and Bilarry Potter as assistant.

City Hall C. M. Bubeck James Hooper EB. S. Newhouse Harry LeSeure Bilarry Potter

Road Contract Doubts Persist Amid Northern County Demands

The article notes widespread belief that the current road contract may not finalize this year due to strong demands from northern counties for road construction. The road question remains doubtful with no definite expectations in the near future.

Red Cross Cleared of Blame in War Garment Sales

The War Department issued a statement absolving the American Red Cross of responsibility for sale of garments bearing Red Cross labels. Surplus wartime items from French hospitals were liquidated after armistice, with inventory moved through shops and warehouses, leading to inadvertent sales to merchants.

Amerian Red Cross Department of Justice Wi Department Attorneyseneral War Department United States American Red Cross Baker Red Cross France Medical Amenca Red Cross

Hatton Mercantile Change as Walter Garwood Purchases Firm

Walter Garwood Hatton purchases real estate and stock of merchandise from Frank Woldrick and plans to move to Hatton to operate a mercantile business in the village. The notice notes an erroneous statement by a tracker and clarifies no deception.

Walter Garwood Frank Woldrick Hatton

Senior Class Dance at Johnson's Hall with skating and music

The senior class hosted a skating and dancing party Friday night at Johnson's hall and the Marshall Club. Each attendee could invite a guest. The evening began with skating followed by a drop the handkerchief game and refreshments from the Highway Cafe. Bill's orchestra supplied the music for those who stayed the night.

Johnson's Hall Marshall Club Highway Cafe Bill

Davison Named Administration’s Director of Agriculture

Davison of Marshall has been chosen as one of nine in Governor Small’s cabinet to serve as director of agriculture. The appointment, announced yesterday and confirmed by the senate, follows his leadership of the state fair which is highly regarded nationally. Other cabinet picks include George A Barr of Joliet director of trade and commerce and Miller of Kankakee director of public works.

B M Davison Marshall Small Senate Davison Bmm Davison George A Barr JoHet A Miller Kankakee George B Arnold Chicago C Oh Jenkins Springfield Wooh H .Miller Champaign

Likes Georgia Weather and Farmers Hard Hit

J H Miller of Arabi Georgia writes about Georgia climate while praising people but criticizing farming conditions. He notes five inches of snow elsewhere while he hoes cabbage onions and peas in February. He warns farmers face a serious problem as plowing for 1920 crops begins and cotton peanut prices may not cover costs.

J H. Miller Arabi Georgia

Van Passengers Delayed After Wreck Grips Indiana Route

A passenger van arrived in Marshall around midnight with fifteen people after a delay caused by a wreck at Reelsville Ind. The Terre Haute station had waited since six o'clock for the train. Bob led the passengers through the delay.

Bob Marshall Terre Haute Reelsville Ind

Reed Attacks Hoover Draws Fire From Senate

Washington reacts to Senator Reed of Missouri who accuses Herbert Hoover of misusing funds for European relief. The piece asserts Hoover led charitable efforts to feed starving Europeans and denies Reed’s claims, noting Grove and Hitchcock supported Hoover’s version and that Reed offered no apology.

Washington Senator Reed Missouri Herbert Hoover Reed Hoover Reid Senate William R Grove Poland Europe Hitchcock Nebraska

Kellogg and McMurray Tie The Knot In Tulsa Ceremony

Edward Kellogg formerly of Marshall and Margaret McMurray daughter of J W McMurray from Pittsburgh were united in marriage on Thursday January 6 at the Bowlder Avenue Methodist Church Tulsa officiated by Rev J W Abel. Only family attended at home following the ceremony.

Edward Ae Kellogg Marshall FSW Kellogg OkIn Mtea Margaret McMurray J. W. NcMurray Pittsburgh Penn J.B Palak Tulsa J W. Abel Bowlder Avenue Methodist Tulea Okla

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Marshall-Robinson State Highway Department Koler Store Society Ped Farmers IN Institute Legion Ra. M. D's Uncle Sam Mark Sabin Bureau of Internal Revenue Collector of Internal Revenue Hago Georgia É J H. Miller XO Kranel Clint” Bell H. C. Bell Russia Refi Jesus Christ James Reed Hadever United States Senate Kellogg—Mcmurray
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