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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1921
Page
5
West Union residents and guests from Terre Haute Chicago Martinsville and Robinson mingle during July Fourth weekend. Many visit relatives attend races and events while others plan moves and hospital stays mark the holiday period.
Paris and nearby towns host families and friends as residents and visitors, including McGowan, Kerr, Bubeck, and Young, gather at homes and churches for the Fourth. Many travelers visit Chicago and Terre Haute for summer plans, with several returning from IU and Culver Military Academy.
Classified notices list a Hamilton organ for sale with oak case and a Victor talking machine. Also Ford roadster delivery bed coupe for sale and baby chicks offered with catalog free. Local social notes report visits, family happenings, and a large Fourth of July picnic hosted by Mrs. Flora Hagist with many Marshall residents attending.
L L Ray and son Bobby of Terre Haute visited Mr and Mrs James Brady on Sunday. Come Murphy buys Purity Bakery and plans a restaurant and bakery. City council meets tonight to discuss paving plans. WV W Etchison contractor of the Casey road was in Marshall on business. Leonard T Marrs, formerly of Marshall and Westfield now in Leavenworth Kansas, visited Marshall. Mrs Cooper the gypsy queen and daughter Marie returned to St Louis after two weeks in Marshall to care for the Cooper graves. James Brad left for Chicago for an extended business conference. Frank Duran bought the Welcome Buckle residence on East Main street for about 2500 dollars.
The Pythian's Theatre under manager L J Bulger presents Paramount features and serials. Wednesday and Thursday show Alarm Clock Andy and King of the Circus with 7:30 to 10 PM showtimes and 20 cent admission. Friday and Saturday feature Wasliz burn in The Six Best, Fox comedy The Big Secret, and orchestral accompaniment. Tuesday includes Pathe News reel and Terror Island. No Monday shows in July and August. Program changes daily. July 12.
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