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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
15
A long excerpt discusses oil prices and production, noting a rise to 1.11 per barrel and many wells opened. It argues higher value drives demand for gasoline, while promising local oil claims near Marshall. The Herald defends independence, criticizing paid editorials and stressing editorial responsibility and public trust.
The Herald defends Republican principles and urges party loyalty for candidates, stating editors have never accepted money or favors for backing a Republican and emphasize serving readers and subscribers with truthful reporting. The piece argues party organization matters and nominees deserve party support unless strong reasons oppose it.
The Marshall Herald announces a sixteen page 4500 copy special edition produced with help from Mr. Moore and local business leaders. It aims to boost city pride and showcase healthy, prosperous conditions to more than twenty thousand readers.
A Clark county reader defends the late William H. Ayres against a harsh Herald critique. The letter portrays Ayres as a fearless, fair fighter who faced consequences for his actions, noting his numerous court appearances yet trust in his character and conscience.
A dispatched gathering of Marshall businessmen met at the courthouse with a Terre Haute firm considering a local factory. The session showcased organized, purposeful action and plans for a Friday follow up, with praise for Mrs. M Sullins and Mr. Salling for their roles in bringing the opportunity.
Mrs Geo Howard in July seeks to register a known property named Ran Dal for gala or trade purposes. The notice identifies ownership and intended use with legal steps to confirm rights.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio promote Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy. A 15 year reputation note from National Bank of Commerce Toledo supports the firm. Cure marketed with testimonials, price six five cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
List of petit jurors selected for the March term of the circuit court. Names include Tru Fox Casey Brice Reed Parker Carroll Dunn Marshall E D Morton Marshall Wm Chickadonz Dan Thompson Wabash Win Cline Walter Ferris York Carroll Clem Bruce Baynard Sylvester Odhl Johnson Henry Hutchinson Darwin Eid McNurlan Martinsville Victor Junmey Wendell Kirkham Westfield Abe Banesberger Guy Atkins Orange Co M Bubeck Geo Greenwell Parker Asher Desmer Frank Onickadonz Dan Alrey Martinsville Coz McGinnis Casey Wan Himmerley Darwin Edgar Rowe Martinsville Al Lambdin Anderson Lewis Logus Martinsville Lam Linton ubura WW F Reed Hammer Moore York.
Fragmentary OCR yields a correspondence tone with apologies and thanks. Mentions a check for two dollars toward a subscription, a sign-off from J. R. Trimpp and West York. Simple domestic exchange reflects routine mailing practices of the period.
Margaret Elizabeth Armstrong Taylor, youngest child of David and Margaret Armstrong, born August 29, 1859 in Clark county Illinois, married John W. Taylor November 22, 1876. They had eight children, five living, with burial at Livingston Cemetery. Funeral held near Marshall with interment in Livingston. she was active in Armstrong Methodist Church and lived in the county most of her life.
Mary Horner Reese born at Vanut Prairie Clark county January 31 1881 died January 22 1918 at Terre Haute Indiana Funeral services held January 23 at the Baptist church West Union led by Rev I E Lee of Narshall She joined Presbyterian church at fourteen she married George B Reese December 15 1898 and had three children Survivors include husband father mother two sisters one brother and many relatives Friends note she belonged to Pocahontas Council No 103 and Court of Honor No 16 Marshall
A baby named Robert, son of James Nicol and Catherine Nicol, was born near Edinburg. The notice records the parents’ names and the birth location.
We gratefully thank friends for their sympathy and kindness during our family’s recent bereavement.
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