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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
8
Washington opinion piece argues against female suffrage, contending it weakens the home and government. The writer predicts passage by House and likely Senate and warns of mob violence and widespread opposition among women and men.
Mrs Arthur Poorman received a cablegram from her husband Lieut Poorman announcing his safe arrival somewhere in France last Saturday the 19th.
Crowder announces married men since May 18 1917 are not exempt from the selective draft and orders government agents to appeal to district boards in all cases where local boards granted exemptions.
Mrs. W. J. Goodrich Jennie Goodrich wife of Capt. W. J. Goodrich died last Wednesday at her home northwest of the city after a prolonged illness aged 74 years nine months and seven days. She was married to Mr. Goodrich on Oct 28 1882. Funeral services were held at her late home on Friday conducted by Rev. Bert Eckel and interment followed in the Marshall cemetery.
At the annual stockholders meeting last Saturday, residence rates rise from 35 to 50 cents per month and business rates from 50 to 75 cents. Edward Fishback named president, Edw Emerson re-elected secretary, Ernest Junker wins a director seat in place of the late James Davison.
Fuel Administrator Garfield’s order to close all business was observed to the letter in this city and county. Only Artisan Millwork Co. was required to close for five days, while the Condentary, Obico Oil Co., and Illincois Pipe Line Co. were exempted due to food production and fuel transport.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet tomorrow at 2 30 p m in the Christian church. The program includes song America scripture Crusade Psalm 146 prayer readings by Rev J I O Neal Mr Crabb Patriotism Prohibition Suffrage campaign plans and long Onward Christian Soldiers. An offering for the Lillian Stevens fund and benediction follow.
Hale McKinney a West Union native now in a heavy artillery battery writes from Somewhere in France dated December 26 describing life in the field. He notes four months overseas meals weather sleep and daily routines with war work and occasional comforts like Thanksgiving and Christmas fare. He mentions officers and soldiers from Indiana and Illinois and the French children he sees near the camp.
February 4, 6, 6, 7, 8 and 9 fixed for registration of German alien enemies in the United States. All such residents must call at their mail source post office for registration. Males who allied with Germany and filed first papers but intend to become citizens are classed as alien enemies and must register. Naturalization of alien enemies cannot occur during the war. A male child born to a German father during hostilities is not an alien enemy if the father naturalized while the child was a minor. otherwise the child must register. Officers are urged to treat registrants courteously.
The Christian Church reports 365 new members up to Monday night as revival meetings proceed despite bad weather. Announced programs include historical sermons, baptisms, and discussions on Christianity and fraternalism. Minister J. I. O'Neal invites all to attend through the coming week.
Holders of the Artisan Millwork Co. Carl Taubeneck C V Crum and C M Bubeck were elected directors Mr Bubeck was reelected president J M Hooper vice president C E Williams treasurer and C V Crum secretary.
The Farmers' Institute, postponed by weather, will be held at West Union Friday after noon at 1 o'clock. Important issues about the farming situation will be discussed and every farmer is urged to attend.
The county fuel administrator announces that no local manufacturing plants are affected except gaw mills and rock crushers which will close Sunday and Monday for nine weeks. All other businesses are exempt or limited. some may open Monday until noon while many services continue under strict closures and exceptions. Watch daily papers for updates.
Severe weather blocked travel causing no meetings at West Union and only the afternoon session at Marshall with limited attendance. Mrs. J Shamel spoke on hog raising while Martinsville and Casey reports note good meetings and election of officers including Claud Taggart J H Maurer W B Linn Mrs E N McNary and Miss Mabel Fasig.
New circuit court case D. E. Andis sues Elizabeth Andis for divorce. County court lists The People vs John Marvin for selling concentrated feed without license.
Of 1634 drafted men in the county 249 have filed pleas for exemption on agricultural and occupational grounds.
A telegram from Judge Booth in Washington reports Adam Gard was probably fatally injured after a fall on marble steps in the Treasury Department building this Saturday. Later messages suggest some hope for recovery as details clarify that Gard slipped on a stairway and struck his head.
James Coons and Julia A. Davis of Wabaship obtain a license. Herbert D. McCrory Casey and Nate May Gallatin Martinsville apply together. Artie A. Davis and Martha H. A. N. Whitney of Casey. Ransom Frederick and Nellie Ha zen of Martinsville seek licenses.
Sixteen year old Leon Garner of Wabash township buys one hundred dollars in war savings stamps with proceeds from his grain crop. He worked on his father’s farm last season and volunteers to support the country.
H. V. Gard former county superintendent and Mrs W A Whitney of Superior Wis wed at People's Church St Paul on Jan 16 and left for a short honeymoon. Gard is Superior corporation counsel and Mrs Gard is widow of William A Whitney bank president.
A series of property transfers lists J M Ryan to Robi M Taylor for 33-1211 at $2500, John A Welsh to Walter Welsh for 3-11-11 at $8000, Laura Wilson to C L Bennett for 28-10-14 at $2400, Carter Lee to Cecil Lee for 34-12-11 at $2000, Robert J Barrett to Leroy C Morgan for 24-11-13 at $200, E Connelly Master to Joseph Williams for 149-14 at $1576, and subsequent transfers from same to John Weir at $2150 and to Doll Young et al at 29-11-14 for $7321.
The Marshall Community Club will hold its annual meeting at 7 30 pm next Friday January 25 in the court room to elect officers and directors. Members are urged to attend as government requests for assistance have constrained club time spent on Red Cross and Y M C A efforts.
West Union Red Crees members report sending a batch of Christmas Kite messages to the soldiers in Frazee. They received letters of thanks and warm regards from Fred Stream, HeeOy Baber, ota Pesgesen and Fee tom GQpuagie of York, expressing gratitude and support.
James Allen Mathews section foreman on the Vandalia line was killed instantly near Marshall when struck by eastbound train No. 20 while helping his crew move a hand car off the track. Milton Thornsburg was lightly injured. Mathews, born April 10, 1864, leaves a widow Rose Ann German and two sons, Hurley (deceased) and Fenton, plus seven brothers and two sisters. Funeral at the local Methodist church at 4:30 conducted by Rev. C W Ham and others.
Total enrollment reaches 232 with ten new term sub-freshmen. Several students enter commercial work and 65 typewriting and 31 shorthand students are noted. Boys cancel out of town basketball games and plan a local league due to small gym size and limited practice.
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