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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1927
Page
1
The article blends notes on religious taxation in Mexico under Calles, uprisings led by bishops, and a critique of political figures like Governor Smith. It references censorship and public broadcasts by opera houses, compares Metropolitan Opera plans, and oddly discusses dentistry myths about women smoking and Vincent’s Disease.
The Star chapter of Marshall has been invited to attend a school of instruction. Members are urged to prepare for the event and participate in the program.
The American Legion Minstrels, 100% Clark County Post No 90 legionnaires, performed before a crowded audience at the Pythian Theatre last night and repeat tonight. Directed by Neil F Garvey of Marshall High, the cast lists end men George Farris John Brandenstein Frank Archer Fenton Cole Charles Blundell Leon Cox R L Hornbrook. The chorus includes J Earl Finney Stanley Palmer Otto Wilson Tom Findley Fred Moore T R Lovett Jack Cline John Geheb Frank Meehling Russell Riley Arthur Lowry Charles Kelley Clifford Saiter Herman Summers Wm Abbott Charles Trefz Howard Kuhn John Mullen Harold Clatfelter Joe Connelly Emery Bloodworth.
Beginning Sunday at the Christian church Chas Baly Evangelist will preach each evening at 7 30 except Sunday when services start at 7 15. Rev R C Mowery pastor says Mr Ealy is one of the greatest preachers and lecturers and will use many illustrated sermons.
The Marshall Milk and Cream Company plans to place ten or more male calves in the community soon. Inquiries about the calves can be made at the condensary. Cow clubs will form once insurance and other matters are settled. January milk price at the condensary is 2.55 per hundred. At the Better Cow and Poultry Day, 21 prospective silo buyers registered and inquiries noted for 156 cows. New cases in circuit court include Norman Bennett vs Johnson Oil Co and Mary Irene Smith vs Marion Eldon Smith.
In the Fifth judicial district comprising Vermilion Coles Edgar Clark and Cumberland counties, three circuit judges will be named for six-year terms. Judges are selected by district convention of delegates rather than primaries, with conventions set between April 7 and May 7 and call issued by March 28. Delegates allocate one per 400 governor votes, with Republican and Democrat bases using Small and Jones votes respectively. Incumbents seek re-election as two new candidates enter, but two of five will be eliminated.
Deputy Sheriff Roy Cropp and Miss Hazel Horner of Marshall were married by Rev D T Black at the Black Hotel Saturday evening. The couple, both from Marshall, exchanged rings in a brief ceremony and left for the Dixon property afterward.
The Weaver sale near Dennison Tuesday listed prices for corn at 61 cents, oats at 89 cents, oats straw at 16.50 per ton, hay timothy at 25.00, and second class hay timothy at 20.00. Kesler and Knowles, auctioneers, reported the market results.
Andrew Lindsey of near Toad Hop was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Jesse Troutman and charged with stealing a hound dog valued at 50 dollars from Roy Spencer in Wabash township. A preliminary hearing in Squire Jay Swern's court was set for next Tuesday. Lindsey, released on 600 dollar bond with Charles Short, previously served one to five years in Michigan City prison for operating a still and is on parole expiring Wednesday.
Danville voters pass a commission plan replacing the aldermanic system in a decisive election. The tally shows 4,427 yes to 2,656 no, with a total turnout of 7,083 from 13,759 registered voters. The margin is 1,771 in favor.
A six hour delay on the Pennsylvania railway occurred Wednesday after No. 273 a double header freight train with 75 cars derailed at the Greenup interlocking. One engine overturned and another left the track as officials withheld cause. Best unofficial word from the Herald suggests a possible sleep lapse.
Lawrenceville Ill January 24 At the close of a hearing on the petition of the Big Four railroad to discontinue train No 604 arriving Marshall at 9 05 from the south and train No 619 arriving Marshall at 5 32 from the north the Illinois Commerce Commission last Wednesday ordered the railroad to prepare a full statement of all earnings for the Calfo division from freight and passenger business. After the statement is filed a definite decision will be announced.
Springfield Jan 26 Speaker Robert Scholes announced committee assignments for the 34th senatorial district. Harry Baxter will handle agriculture banks building and loan education motor vehicles roads and bridges. Walter Cork covers agriculture congressional apportionment education efficiency and economy insurance and visit education institutions. Harvey O'Hair supervises agriculture education farm damage and judicial apportionment.
Warren V Wilson aged 47 died at 4318 North Eighth Street Terre Haute after a long illness. Survived by wife Clara and three children Margaret Warren Jr Milton, sister Mrs T A Butler and brother Grover Wilson. He worked 12 years for Culley Oil Company and was a Mason with Fort Harrison Lodge I Q O F and Rosedale lodge. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the home with Highland Lawn Cemetery burial. Wilson and his father Walker previously ran Rector Transfer Barn in Marshall a wagon yard business.
A list of individuals including Mrs. Martha Higginbotham, Frank M. Hurst, Miss Sarah Bartlett, and others appears as part of a community notice. Also named are Ruth Covert, Alma Freeman, Rev. 1, c Spelle A and the Marshall Battery Company and several family entries. The fragment suggests a social or civic roster in a local publication.
The week began with slush and snow that froze into ice on sidewalks and streets. Temperatures dropped to around five degrees above zero yesterday morning near Marshall as the area faced slick pavements and limited foot traffic.
Mayor James Porter announced Martinsville moved from class ten to class seven in Illinois fire rating after a favorable state inspection. Insurance rates across the city could fall 20 to 25 percent once insurers complete their own checks, with further gains possible if recommended improvements are adopted.
Georgia F. May Lawrence County Illinois county clerk was arrested in Lawrenceville and arraigned on a charge of defacing and altering books J and I in his office. He pleaded not guilty and posted a $1,000 bond for February 1. The complaint was filed by Merle Lewis and Frank Mioure of the Lawrence County board of supervisors who earlier asked May to resign over alleged book shortages and irregular accounts.
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