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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1915
Page
1
A fragmented recount discusses whether Corbett killed Booth, citing Johnson Lincoln relations, alleged intoxication, and claims from Bates about Booth not being killed at Garretts. It notes testimonies of witnesses and varied newspaper accounts from the period.
The text notes efforts to secure a pardon for William Mings of Paris, who shot Sturgell about a year ago. It comments that criminals receive more sympathy than honest men in this country.
Mrs Purdunn received 35 votes for speaker of the House last Thursday, the largest tally yet for any Democratic aspirant. Democrats congratulate themselves on deserting Lee O Neil Browne in favor of Mr Purdunn.
Mayor Roberts fired city employees who pleaded guilty to election corruption last week. Donn, who pleaded not guilty, defended the administration saying the city cannot employ anyone who has confessed to crime.
Friends of True Booth quietly back him as a potential mayoral candidate in Marshall. Booth is a lifelong citizen tied to city interests and progressive movements, with many urging his fitness though he is not officially a candidate.
Dr R A Mitchell recounts an unusual occurrence as a swarm of bees found a hive between the first story ceiling and the second story floor of his house last fall. The bees operated continuously until last week when he harvested about fifty pounds of honey.
The Paris Beacon notes talk of a federal probe into alleged election fraud in the district. It suggests the Cannon circle remains unfazed and ready for rapid action, hinting at unexpected developments if the grand jury takes up the matter.
In York township a surprise party for Adam N. Gardner marked his 60th birthday with a long table of dishes, 20 cakes, and many baskets. Gardner, raised in York, spent years in Colorado before returning to Illinois a decade ago. J. F. Kaufman also had a birthday. Prominent attendees included A F Kauffman and family, Chenoweths, Poormans, Wrights, Garlin, and numerous other neighbors and friends.
Efforts by CE Williams to form a stock company for manufacturing his improved kitchen cabinets gained support. The plant valued at 12000 dollars, Williams to receive 5900 stock with remainder sold at 50 dollars per share. Local buyers have largely purchased shares as a gilt edged investment. A meeting last Thursday appointed a committee to apply for incorporation articles, noting the factory will provide employment and boost Marshall.
The dispatch notes aerial bombardment on the English coast with four night attacks causing heavy damage to four towns and a bomb near Sandringham palace. It also mentions a postponed Terre Haute election fraud case to January 26 and the U S Supreme Court stay of Leo Frank’s execution. Dimitro John faces trial for a on camp killings with a venue move to Rockville Indiana.
Real estate transfers include Rolla O Page to Mary J Huffington 24 acres in 7-11-10 priced at 1750 and Frank Cole to Samuel Grubb 21-10-11 for 2500. Other transfers list McDaniel to McDaniel 8 percent ne ne 22-10-14 at 2000 and Dill to Wilhoit sw nw 27-10-13 at 3000 with reciprocal swap of 84 orig Martinsville for 3000 plus Grubb to Renner 10 acres 22-10-12 at 50. Also Caskoden to Nash 14-10-14 for 5600 and Bartlow to Huddleston lot 8 blk 2 Langs ad Casey at 850 and Porter to Hainley 20 acres sw se 6-10-13 at 926 and Johnson to Lippincott 23 acres 17 20 10-14 for 300.
Edward Amherst Ott, a leading platform lecturer, will entertain and enlighten audiences in an evening at 8 15 Tuesday night January 26 at the Pythian Theatre. Admission 50c seats on sale Saturday at Keifer's drug store.
The county court closed with several dispositions. John Gaddis was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon and sentenced to thirty days in jail. Gaddis, Jesse Gaddis, Cordell Gaddis, Otis Griffin, Ed Lovell and Charles Lawson faced assault and battery. Lovell and Lawson were found guilty and discharged on parole. Nettie Robinson was fined 360 dollars for selling liquor, jailed for nonpayment, and later injured after a home fall following a spree.
County treasurer's office in the courthouse to receive Marshall township taxes. J. L. Carley, Collector.
Six patent deeds were recorded in the county recorder's office last week. The patents were issued by President Millard Fillmore in 1850 1851 and 1852 for tracts of land in sections 19 and 20 Watush Township.
The County's Tax extension is completed by County Clerk Morton and four deputies and collectors begin work this week. Equalized property values and tax amounts are listed by Lands Lots Personal Railroads Telephone and Telegraph and a total tax sum. Casey posts the county's highest rate at 11.73.
Midwinter Promotions list shows eighth grade completion and last week promotion for Cordelia Gibson Ethel Thompson Etta Marlio Bernard Forbéck Elizabeth Morgan Edith Pennington Harry Remlinger Mario Stewart Frances Lutz John Méehling Chester Lake Lorence Morgan Karl Weibel in city schools.
Joseph H Watkins of Pemberton O and Jennie Finkbiner of Marshall. Willis Rhoads of Marshall and Lula Davidson of Paris Bert. North and Myrtle Swigart of Newman. Albert Carter and Gertrude Colvin of York tp. McKinley Brooks of Ashmore and Josephine Goble of Westfield. Russell Jackson and Agnes M Pritchard of York to. Wm Bledsaw of Martinsville and Ada Trueblood of Kinmundy.
The yellow papers claim an election probe is underway in the state. They note Congressman O'Hair of the 18th district will not contest Cannon's victory and has rejected opportunities from colleagues to engage.
The Western Union Telegraph Co. plans to move its city office from Vandalia station to the railroad tower to cut costs. The policy of retrenchment will reduce staff by one man and is expected to be completed this week.
Pastor Leo J Ehrhardt announces preaching at Marshall corner 10th and Plum streets in the morning and at Zion Big Creek church in the evening as revival services continue. Parishioners are invited to worship and join the ongoing revival.
Rev C C Beyrer of Vandalia spoke in the city this week in support of the Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society. The institution has found homes for over 8000 children with 42 from Clark County cited in the appeal.
Edward Holler resigns as chief of police in Terre Haute after completing a thirty day jail sentence last week. The note mentions Howard Nash and William Stark in distress for rent from Clark & Co. B L Association and foreclosure actions involving Fitzpatrick et al.
The Marshall Circuit announces morning services on Sunday at Armstrong and at 3 PM at Livingston, with evening worship at Asbury. The second quarterly meeting is set for Sunday at Livingston on February 7, with a call for strong attendance, from pastor A B Cochnower.
Farmers in the northern part of the state armed themselves after failed legal efforts to stop stock killings under quarantine rules. They allege Chicago packers benefit from strict enforcement and profited from the situation, while asserting that killings do not prevent disease spread and owners receive no compensation for destroyed animals.
Dora Lucille Seigel daughter of John and Dora Seigel was born near West York January 22 1907 and died January 7 1915 aged seven years 11 months 15 days She was frail yet affectionate and obedient Her mother died soon after birth and Mrs Georgia Seigel cared for her Funeral services were held January 9 at the M E Church West York conducted by Rev T J Wheeler burial in Bradbury cemetery near West York
The attendance and tardiness for the month show the poorest record of the year across all classes. New regulations on tardiness are hoped to bring improvement by January's report.
Judge John McNutt announces candidacy for Republican nomination for Circuit Court judge of the district covering Clark Cumberland Coles Edgar and Moultrie counties. He cites decades as Mattoon City Court judge and experience in Champaign DeWitt Douglas and Moultrie courts.
George Everett Rolfson born July 2 1887 in Clark county died January 12 1915 at St Anthony's Hospital Terre Haute He married Minnie Coons September 18 1913 they had one child Mary Lorie Survived by three brothers and three sisters Funeral services led by Rev S C Stotts at Shilo church interment in nearby cemetery on Friday January 15.
An excerpt argues that state insurance is a failure and should be repealed. It notes Wisconsin has used the plan for ten years and cites Gov. Philipp's message to the legislature as evidence against state insurance.
A heavy Nitro Glycerine blast shook homes at 6:45 Monday morning near Stoy, initially thought to be an earthquake. Investigators say the explosion originated from the magazine of the Independent Torpedo Co about 700 quarts of liquid were in the magazine and the cause remains unknown. No lives were lost at this time.
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