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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
2
County correspondence reports baby George Claypool birth and hog market activity. Rabbits killed after snow. revival in Marshall. teachers examined at Marshall. Several residents travel for visits and church events. Water pump snake incident noted. dog catcher appointed. river frozen in places for first time in four years. Contained town chatter from Casey and Hutsonville areas.
A nostril freezing claim touts Foley's Honey and Tar in yellow package as a cure for la grippe coughs that may become pneumonia overnight. It asserts lungs are healed and strengthened and a dangerous condition is averted. promotes Kelfer's drug store.
The meeting remains ongoing at the same place as residents report use of the snow for activity. Grandma Travioll’s health improves after a dangerous illness while Chancy Page attended a commercial college in Terre Haute last week. John Mathew and his wife dined with Mrs. Francis Snedeker's family last Sunday as Rev. McCumber and family spent Sunday with Jessie Lowe and family. Some young people enjoyed a hay ride last week, and Chas Sweitzer, his wife, son Allie and Harry Mathew, Mrs Rebecca Green, and Graurummo and wife shared dinner with Ga Sweitzer and his wife.
Western judge grants a divorce citing ill temper. The notice promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming cures for constipation bad breath and related ailments. Pills priced at 25 cents sold at Rob Pri wetts drug store.
The revival at the oumby island Baptist church progresses. John McFarland and family plan a future home in Gage Oklahoma. The Board of Education hires Miss Lydia Vaughtmeyer to fill the vacancy caused by Lilian Cochamour's resignation. Mrs Brant and daughter leave for Hot Springs Arkansas. Mrs Fox also departs for Hot Springs to visit relatives. Chas Queen, wife and son take a trip to Oklahoma. Mrs Sadie Emrich and daughter visit St. Louis. A. Tipsword closes his office and moves to Enid Oklahoma. Roy Howe and family head to Corpus Christi Texas for the winter.
Washington man writes that ten years ago his brother suffered from consumption and failed remedies until Dr Kings New Discovery cured him after six bottles. He is now well. It relieves bronchial ailments and lung issues. Trial bottle free.
The Westfield Review reports plans for a one room dwelling to rise in early spring with Mike Parker earning 31 per hour for bricklaying. Jud Harlan of Marshall scouts horse purchases. John H Kennett travels to New Mexico for health. A H Hannum and daughter depart Utah. Masonry group reorganizes with about 20 members and optimism. Robert Vansickle buys bloodhounds in Ohio to train as man catchers. An alarm at 1 10 am sparks fire response at the Swickard home. brick summer kitchen burns as wind shifts away.
A religious author describes years of kidney trouble and a severe winter attack confining him to bed eight days. He reports thick white sediment in urine and frequent urination, then says Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved pain and restored normal urine. He endorses the remedy through Kelifers Drug Store.
Bonnie Shaffner improves Roy Romines unveils a new buggy Harry Polk visits on Saturday Box supper at Jeff last Friday night Community asks about Beed oats Rev Hendrickson's wife ill with tuberculosis Durcy Welsh and wife visited last week Car repair Tuesday for a disabled car of explosives Will Berkley builds a new sleigh but breaks down first fifty yards Mrs J Husted wins blue ribbon at farmers institute P Ip Beachout injures hand may need amputation Second trick operator forgets lantern causing No 11 to stop One lady labels satay tholee apple butter for institute and is mortified by sausage mix up
Frank Kemp moves up tear Kansas and Mrs Isabel Perry ill with typhoid. John Nicifer held a public sale of personal property. Marshall farmer's institute drew attendees last week. Frank Hinkle relocated to a new farm southeast of Martinsville. Snow provided ideal sledding for a several year high. J L and Virgil Hurst plan to set 600 catalpas next spring. Community attended Kemper and Dunn sale near Grandview. Mrs Mary Shonk very ill with complex diseases. A merry group rode sleds and visited Charles Fitzgarrold’s home. District Superintendent Parker Shields to preach at Dolson chapel February 24 and Clarksville February 25. John Van Pelt returns in poor health after Springs trip. Green Moss School pupils debated whether Indians were treated worst by whites. Indian side won.
Incomplete OCR from a sale notice shows names and amounts, including Elisha Claypool and J Hurst. The text references officers such as president and treasurer and mentions dues and figures like 41 44 60 53. Context is unclear and many words are garbled.
Allen Nave was in Martinsville Saturday and Miss Edna Davis shopped in Annapolis Saturday. George Elliott moved to his farm near West York. Dave Elliott plans to move to Canada in the spring. Dan Davis and Allen Nave sold their coon dogs to Ben McCormick for 18 dollars. Maple Creek Telephone Company held a meeting one day last week. W5H Richardson and wife visited Annapolis. Aaron and Mrs. Elliott. others talk of starting a bank.
Ira Travior moves to Terre Haute. Grandma Hewitt wintering with son Levi. Hazel Hewitt visits Lillie Wilie Saturday night. Mrs Chas Hewitt with Mrs L Sears Fishback. Ernest Garner visits West Terre Haute friends. Chas Hewitt pursues barn construction. Grace Haslitt and pupils plan school entertainment and pie supper. Foley's Honey and Tar touted for coughs and colds cautioning substitutes.
J A Melton remains the dray man for the elderly. C A Pence and family visited Martinsville Saturday. Claude Newman travelled to Marshall Friday. Chas F Wiser plans to move near Martinsville soon. Alva and Edgar Grey of Martinsville visited Sunday. G L Wiser and H F Hammond were Westfield visitors Saturday. Claude Newman attended the Westfield teachers meeting Saturday. R C Newlin went to Robinson to work for Ohio Oil Co. Lyman Hammond and wife visited Dick Whitson Sunday. Ed Correnes, former Cleone citizen, visiting relatives here. Frankie Connelly family spent Sunday with Milton Wilson family of Dolson. P W Goover and wife and J B Cartwright went to Hot Springs Ark for health. Cora Garver and Emily Garver, Hinad Chas Sharp, spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs A B Hammond. Miss Cora Hammond, seeking eye treatment at Terre Haute, spent Sunday at home. H S Akens Bulry Heristes and Cora Hammond were at the teachers examination the first Saturday in February.
A fragmented local column reports illness with references to kidney remedies and disease risks, interwoven with family visits, social events, and church notices. The text alludes to several residents and nearby towns, including Marshalls, Hatton, and Bridgeport, with plans for preaching and gatherings over the weekend.
An old advertisement touts a home remedy for rheumatism using Dandelion extract, Compound Karyon, and Sarsaparilla syrup. It claims relief after early doses and notes the formula helps clear clogged kidneys to filter uric acid, urging readers to print and preserve the recipe.
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