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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
5
A Terre Haute traveling salesman reported a city health board member saying there were nine smallpox cases in Terre Haute. The town is described as “rotten” with the disease, sparking fears and consideration of quarantine by nearby towns.
The pastor will preach at Grace Chapel Sunday morning at 10 30 and conduct communion. Evening service at Ce emary with communion. Three accessions reported and spiritual uplift noted. Marshall Endeavor at 6 30 to preach and commune. Mid week worship at 7 30 Thursday night. N KE Royer pastor.
Emanuel S at 9 15 Zion S e at 9 15 At 7 15 my preaching by the pastor Revival meetings still in progress with good attendance and interest increasing There is a great improvement in the singing since the purchase of the new piano Marshall S S at 9 15 L B Anderson will talk to the Sabbath school At 10 30 preaching by the pastor All are welcome to these services Joseph L Bayer Pastor
Sealed bids for the Handly County Line Bridge project will be received by the Edgar and Clark County Supervisors at the Edgar County Superintendent of Highways office in Paris Illinois until 1 PM on Monday February 12 1917. Plans are on file in Paris and Marshall or from Springfield Illinois. Bids on furnished forms must include a certified check for 276 dollars. The right to reject any bid or waive technicalities is reserved. W W Handy A O Bussart A B Ray Edgar County Commissioners J W Price Marion Collier Norman Forsythe Clark County Commissioners.
A sweep of Marshall and surrounding community notices lists visits and travel by Mrs. Will Harrison H. C Blizzard J A Lovett and many others. It notes deaths Mahlon Bennett and Hannah James, a smallpox update, railway freight concerns and President Wilson’s address to the Senate with opinions on peace and the League of Nations.
Examinations proved fatal to a few but overall pass rates remain steady. Fifteen of nineteen eighth grade graduates entered Monday with four remaining absent. Enrollment for the year totals 211. Basketball practice resumed after vacation. Casey game set for Friday at 8 p.m. Health board vaccination decree accepted without objection. hopes none test its value.
Ldgar Sun ners offers money to loan on farm lands with the lowest rates and no delays in Martinaville ML. Additionally Keifer Drug Co promotes Golden Star poliah for itching and eczema relief, Babeck Gallagher advertise engraved cards and stationery, and Herald office sells affordable engraved items.
There is a reader of the Herald who will buy or trade for a home in Marshall. A new cosy modern cottage with large lot, north side near High School, elegant porches and sleeping porch. Owner leaving, inquire at The Herald.
A local program advertises two performances scheduled for 7 15 and 8 30 with admission at five and ten cents. The notices emphasize affordable entertainment and a rotating lineup.
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