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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
1
Glendale Calif January report notes frosts caused little damage to citrus. Growers stock smudge pots to ward off frost while winds and rains have aided moisture. heavy picking begins in a week and runs through May or June with thousands of carloads shipped.
In Crawford County Trimble an oil well idle for two years resumed activity last week with oil flowing from the top. The reopening comes after periods of inactivity and reveals the well is again producing. Local officials note the surprise turnaround and monitor upcoming operations.
A representative of the Historic Tour proposes boosting traffic over the National Road and Lincoln Highway with a spring advertising campaign. The Community Club plans frequent meetings and calls on area towns to back a strong, organized movement for local improvement and civic influence.
James Hoy born 1842 in Boston died January 19 1917 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Pad dock Darwin after about 15 years of tender care He served in the 65th Illinois Infantry and was known as Uncle Jim to many He fell ill Thursday night and passed away Friday afternoon survived by a brother and a niece Funeral conducted by Rev Woe Stephens with friends in attendance
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Morteea, Nebatte Pirate Wake, Edward Petar, Chet Buetaiar, Gab, Guy Jackson of Casey, Terre Harte, and Buchanan. Mentions suggest military roles and assistance to infantry and artillery units but details are unclear.
Charles Brandenstein has eased the Mitchell building on East Main Street and will fit it up as a salesroom and service station for Maxwell cars. The project aims to establish a new auto shop offering sales and service in the city.
The Stringtown and Liberty district schools report library additions, new equipment, and active parent help. Philadelphia Auburn and Patton schools highlight heaters, beadstocks, and dictionaries. Institute plans with Prof Lugenbers and Miss Faith Pritchard seek leave. Local teachers praised for progress, with improved exam papers and steady attendance.
Crowds watched a solemn public funeral for Admiral Dewey in Washington. A grand parade featured cadets, marine corps, regular army, Fort Myer cavalry, naval officers, and ornate cars as President McKinley rode at the center with detectives nearby.
Fragmented OCR reveals scattered names and numbers across Jasper area references. Mentions of Paden Martinsville and Martinsville appear with sporadic figures such as 32.45 and 75, hinting at scores or values amid a crowded, garbled text.
James L. Coke, recently appointed circuit judge in Hawaii by President Wilson, has been named associate justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court. Judge Coke is the son in law of Marshall resident Thomas Riley.
Fred Smith son of the late Mrs Anna Smith and Miss Gladys Stewart were married at the bride’s home last Wednesday evening Rev E G Sandmeyer officiating. Only immediate relatives and a few friends attended. The couple left for Chicago then Casper Wyoming where Mr Smith works for an oil company.
Marriage license notices list Lyman Thompson and Clara Belle Freeman of Anderson with Fred I Smith and Gladys B Stewart of Marshall. George Carpenter of Terre Haute and Fama Rotroff of Paris. H D Hillinbotham and Bertha Lederman of Anderson with Wm M Abraham and Lulu B Funk of Casey. M M Boyington of Pinckneyville and Myrtle Wright of Walsh Illinois.
Peter Chambers a Westfield shoemaker was killed Friday morning at the Terre Haute Big Four station. A witness says he started to cross as the train pulled in. the engineer could not stop in time. The body was mangled and not initially identified. a Kansas Ill ticket and liquor were found in his valise before identification as Chambers.
Pearl Garver was struck by a Vandalia train at Auburn station while trying to save his dog. He suffered a broken collar bone several broken ribs and a severe head cut though his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
William Prevo 77 died Sunday at his daughter Mrs Wm Holaday's home in West York after a brief grippe illness. He is survived by two daughters and two sisters.
The readable text suggests a damaged OCR sample with fragmented names and places. It may reference a local incident involving a person or organization requesting aid or reporting a loss, but concrete details are unreadable.
Terre Haute physician Dr Burnside sold his medical practice at West Union and will relocate to Terre Haute. He may form a partnership with Dr Wo Bell, outlining a new professional arrangement and continued medical service.
Mr and Mrs Rober Warriner formerly ran a hotel in New Albany Mississippi and have moved to Jonesboro Arkansas to take charge of the New Warren Hotel a thoroughly modern hostelry with 60 rooms.
Miss Laura Arbuckle received a letter from her brother Merritt of Iditarod Alaska dated December 1 reporting 50 degrees below zero and fear of a worsening frost.
No new divorce or chancery filings reported since the November term. This week saw common law actions including Dunlap vs Dunlap with attachment and Continental Supply Co vs Davis with attachment. A fire from a defective flue damaged a building near the station though most contents were saved. Miss Gallagher and Miss Kate McKeever were found ill with pneumonia and moved to J F Gallagher’s home.
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