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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1923
Page
1
Evangelical Baptist Church ministers announce a prayer meeting at Grand Turn Wednesday night and at Big Creek Thursday night. Sunday school starts at 9 30. A Children's Day program will be held at Grand Turn Sunday morning. Preaching service at Big Creek at 1346. All are invited to attend these services.
Bunday school begins at 9 45 with Sunday service at 11 00 a m subject God Wednesday evening testimon ial meeting at 8 00 o clock held in the Pythian temple.
The pastor C H Pettit preaches on The Modern Man and His Attitude Towards Prayer with the second sermon The Costliness of Prayer next Sunday. Go to Sunday School Month drives Asbury Livingston Armstrong classes with Frank Tobias boosting attendance over 50 percent. Funeral notices recall George Craig born 1857 died 1923 and a obituary for a Mrs. McHenry with family thanks to neighbors.
Viola D Beauchamp born June 5 1853 near Martinsville Illinois died June 29 after nine months illness. She married William Washburn December 2 1871 and lived on a farm near Marshall. Survived by husband one son Clifford two daughters Ruth and Mrs S B Litteral six grandchildren and sister Ott Schmachtenberger. Josephine Huston born December 26 1849 in South Bend Indiana died July 7 1923. Daughter of Jacob and Polly Huston moved to Marshall young. continuous church devotion and family gatherings noted.
Seymour Hurst born November 9 1869 in Auburn Illinois married Myrtie James December 25 1891. He served as postmaster mayor and school board member in Marshall and was elected to multiple General Assemblies. He died July 2 after a long public life valued for honesty public service and devotion to duty. He leaves wife two daughters a grandson three brothers and two sisters.
Marshall Chamber of Commerce Band opened the season on Thursday night with heavy crowds and cars lining the streets. James Colgrove sang Love Sends a Little Gift of Roses as the main feature of the evening.
Marriage licenses list multiple couples across Terre Haute Grandview West Terre Haute and Martinsville including Maynard G Allen 26 to Goldie Blair 26 Forrest Ryan 23 to Halena Chaney 18 Murphy Enochs 21 to Lela Abrams 18 Perry Hires 39 to Nellie Coleman 16 Ed Merritt 36 to Flora Merritt for $4 Harry Condit 52 to Lora Brush 43 Esther Guyer 16 Neal Barkalow 71 to Vic Roberts 61 and others in Robinson Martinsville and Johnson townships.
The Camp Custer military training season opens August 1 and runs for 30 days. The age limit is lowered to include those who will be 17 by December 31, 1928. Application blanks and information are available from county chairman Fred Moore of Marshall or local doctors listed. Accepted participants include Harold R. Moore, Lucian Murphy, Marshall Manhart, Loren Paddock, Fred Flowers, and Walter Clatfelter of West Union.
Ross Culter died at his east city home yesterday afternoon after a two week rheumatism illness. He had suffered with rheumatic trouble and passed away quietly.
James Colgrove sang at the Municipal Band concert in Collet Park Terre Haute Sunday evening. Report says he made a great hit with the audience at the park.
The Herald reports on council work from Friday and Tuesday nights with an editorial review to follow. The new light plant is accepted and ordinances are published. In circuit court the high school case was refused dismissal and will go to trial at nine tomorrow.
The Saturday evening rain and hail storm caused damage to trees, telephone wires and electric light transformers. Several areas reported power outages due to burnt-out transformers.
Ralph Prevo relocated his garage to the Johnson building opposite the Marshall House. Henry Bryant moved the Marshall Battery Co into his former Marshall Auto Sales location on East Main Street.
West York residents hosted and visited over the Fourth with relatives and friends from Robinson Terre Haute Paris and Chicago. Various households shared meals and time at parks and with family while Miss Frances Louise Goff visited and Mark’s reflection on old fashioned business leadership closed the item.
The concert showcased singing by Mr. Colrove and euphonium by Prof. Andrew Vanderecken of Terre Haute. A religious medley was praised. Cosgrove to sing "Mother in Ireland" and "When You and I Were Young, Maggie" this week. Next week features "Poet and Peasant" overture. Vanderecken with solo "Old Folks at Home" coming soon.
Mrs Willis Donovan of Kankakee visited sister Mrs Howard Jackson last week. Mrs Ida Wells and children of Bridgeport visited W L Roberts and family. Miss Mildred Stark returned home Friday after a week in Terre Haute. Mrs M A Coryell visited her son Noble and family at Sullivan. Urban Dixon left for Ohio Wednesday night for work.
Kenneth Geisert and family and Mrs Emily Geisert and daughter Minnie shopped in Terre Haute last Thursday. Ada Kants with sons Troy and Perry from Ridgefarm visited Will Travolia's sister. Thelma Francis wed Roy Heather of Oregon Ill, then dinner with Joe White and moved to a new Oregon home where Roy works in a piano factory.
Mr and Mrs Edward Brosman of Chicago spent the first of last week visiting in Martinsville with his parents Mr and Mrs J H Brosman. Hubert Deahl of Akron Ohio came for a few days visit with his parents Mr and Mrs S J Deahl. Victor Winterrowd of Chicago is here to spend a few days with his mother Mrs C R Winterrowd. Harvey Macklin of Cheyenne Okla arrived for a few days visit with relatives here and at Georgetown. Mrs Harry L Downey of East Lansing Mich arrived for an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs O G Fasig. Mrs E Donovan left for Tulsa Oklahoma after weeks visit. Miss Lily Hazen returned after months with relatives.
Caledonia residents welcome Mrs. Nelli with Frederick visiting briefly. Miss Lottie Duncan of Casey spent weekend with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stout left for an extended trip through Colorado and the Northwest. Mrs. H. V. McNary and daughter Helen visited Saturday. Mrs. D. D. Fleeger and daughter Evelyn of Wichita Kangas enjoyed an extended visit with relatives last week.
Sunday visits mark the week with multiple families staying with relatives in Allright Marshall Freedom and Paris. Names include Reasor Hollenbeck Blizzard Ledermann Jackson Sanders Burger Douglas Norton Whitaker Cline and others across several households.
Westfield notes include George Polk on vacation from the bank and a motor trip to Turkey Run. Visitors include Terre Haute travelers Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Walker and New Mexico resident Mrs. Lydia Swickard. Several residents visited relatives in Oklahoma and Indiana, with marriages and deliveries noted. Westfield to have all night street lights. Forbes Undertaking buys a new motor hearse in Ohio.
Local families and relatives from Robinson, Indianapolis, Muncie, Delaware Ohio, Akron Ohio, Charleston, and LaCona gather for Fourth of July visits. Neighbors include Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gardner, Miss Vera Baird, Miss Opal Boyd, Mrs. Thomas Stiff, Harvey Boyd, Adda English family, Harry Roberts, Arthur Davis, Eleanor McMillan, Andrew H. Lee, Leona Clem, Frank Slussser, Walter Newlin, Claire Brandenburg, Roy Goodwin, and Dennis Parks.
Numerous guests and extended family visits fill the holiday week from Wingate Indiana to Indianapolis and Chicago. Local events include a quiet Fourth with daylight fireworks, races, games, and music. A matchmaking engagement is announced at a country home in the Schiver residence with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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