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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1912
Page
2
The piece describes a heated discussion over Wilson and Harper's Weekly, noting doubts about support for Democratic candidates. It contrasts Wilson’s honesty with concerns about Harper's Weekly bias, while detailing economic issues and deputy-salary savings cited in campaigning remarks.
The Farm Mutual Telephone Co held a Saturday meeting in the court house electing officers for the coming year. President J L Hawker Secretary Treasurer J J Meehling and directors James Pickens James Davison and Johan Kuhn were chosen. A proposed $1 per phone assessment to cover debt was defeated. An amendment to bylaws allowing cutoffs for arrears was approved. A separate disaster report noted a special Rock Island system train struck on the Illinois Central track at Kinmundy. all officials aboard were killed and several crew injured.
Eastern field operators foresee a higher market unless new prolific territory is found. Demand for high grade crude grows as old fields decline. Illinois field reports 28 wells completed last week with Crawford 3, Lawrence 16, Clark 3, Clinton 3, Cumberland 2, Coles 1, totaling 1115 barrels. 2 dry holes.
The Casey Commercial is purchased by W. A. Keithly of Russell Springs Kansas. The new publisher debuts with a harsh critique aimed at Marshall, a town he likely never visited.
Fragmentary report notes drilling activity in Johnson Township near Awell. Mentions Partlow and Ohio company involvement with a 5 foot coal seam, potential fines or measurements. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Historical notes recount a proposed McKinley system interurban rail line from Louisville via Saylor Springs to Omey then Newton Terre Haute. Interest from Isaac Smith Belgian capitalists and Chicago investors is described, with survey costs and failed funding efforts.
Congressman Francis of Ohio introduces a bill for a model highway from Cumberland Maryland to New York and Vandalia Illinois to San Francisco with a national commission and a $10.1 million four year appropriation. The plan aims to reclaim control from states and counties after initial federal construction.
Growers report the peach crop ruined by temperatures well below zero with a wet fall and sap-filled trees. Nurserymen doubt severe damage to apples, but frost after bud break harms that crop. Widespread outlook predicts scarce peaches and high prices next year.
Judge Francis M. Wright ruled in Danville that the Co. & V. a Myth and the Peoria & Eastern railroads are not real entities. Florence Williams, administrator of Victor Williams, killed in Paris yards, sued alongside C C & St L and P & B. Big Four is deemed the directing head of both roads.
A heavy freight derailment occurred Wednesday morning in the Cairo division when a coal train plunged into a ditch at Horace. Sixteen cars were destroyed and the wreck caused extensive damage to the track and nearby property. No further details on injuries or exact blame were provided.
B Griffin, a well known resident of Yarmet just south of the city, is announced this week as a candidate for township collector.
Mrs Sadie Veach Garver born Clark County August 21 1878 died January 21 1912 aged 33 years 6 months She joined Baptist church at Clarksville and later Church of Christ in Kansas City Kan Married Pearl Garver January 1 1902 They had three children Wailie age 9 and two daughters Survived by husband parents grandmother two brothers and two sisters Funeral January 23 at Blue Grass church Rev I L Lee Marshall officiating
Barbara Knowlton sells to C E Clat felter lot 1 block 30 Archer early subdivision. C O Bailey transfers to Rose Taber the east half northeast quarter of section 17 11 10 for 1500 dollars. iL A Welsh to Nancy N Welsh parcels in section 19 13 for 1500 dollars. Ora F Louden sells to C E Reinoehl portion of lot 4 block 22 orig Westfield for 750 dollars. W T Hollenbeck transfers 120 acres in section 22 10 12 to Samuel Grubb for 7000 dollars. C Hodges to Henry Hutchison the northeast quarter of sections 6 9 12 for 1 dollar. Ernest L Wilson to E A Craig lands in sections 5 and 6 9 12 for 61 dollars. G C Freeman to Laura E Huck aba lands in section 33 10 12 for 3900 dollars. Some to Mary A Lambdin land in section 33 10 12 for 1100 dollars.
Mrs. Mary Hofstetter 66 died last Friday at her daughter’s home in Terre Haute where she had been taken two to three weeks earlier. A native of Berne Swind she came to the United States as a young woman and later resided in Marshall for many years. She is survived by one daughter Mrs John Richiman of Terre Haute. The body was brought to Marshall for burial after funeral services Sunday at the Congregational church conducted by Rev. W J Drew. Burial followed in the city cemetery.
Mrs Pauline Kohl sued Lenhart Furniture for 5000 in damages claiming injuries from a servant's actions. The circuit court jury was instructed by Judge Fortune to render a verdict for the defendant, ending the case which had begun Wednesday morning.
The year 1912 features four eclipses: a partial moon eclipse on April 1 visible in the United States, a partial moon eclipse on September 26 invisible in extreme eastern U.S., a total solar eclipse on April 17 with widespread southern and eastern shadow, and a smaller total solar eclipse on October 10 visible in the U.S. Also noted: Ash Wednesday on February 21, Lent begins February 25, and Easter on April 7.
Neighbors report various visits and daily life notes. Dan Jack works in a Terre Haute glass factory. Miss Galdie Lowe stayed with parents. Wm Losser and wife visited Terre Haute. Henry Allen sold brooms locally. JL May, in Terre Haute, visited family. Sunday visits by Mrs Mattie Smith and Mrs Otto Misner. Alex May and family visited his parents. Walter Machlan and family spent Sunday with Wm Smith. Some locals consider forming an orchestra.
An incident in Danville left Judge Kimbrough injured after a fall on an uneven sidewalk. Police report details remain unclear as investigators review the scene and nearby footage.
Walter Burdick Chapter D A R hears Ada Madison Jennings recount Abraham Lincoln as the son of Thomas and Nancy Hanks Lincoln. The couple wed near Beechland Kentucky on June 13 1806. The account describes the wedding, Elizabethtown origins, early Hardin LaRue county moves, and the pioneer log cabin home where Abraham was born February 12 1809.
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