Marshall Citizens Progress with Local Improvements
Citizens of Marshall are making improvements to homes and business places for convenience and suitability. Robert Thompson builds three modern bungalows on Main Street east end for renting. Milhouse adds basement and furnace ready. A new water main along South Sixth Street to the county farm is installed by the city. Maple Street sewer line from Fifth to Second Street is contracted to Dean and Robert Davidson. Various residents add porches, paint houses, and upgrade restaurants, garages, and storefronts. The Herald office also reopens with refreshed facilities and supplies.
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Marshall
Robert Thompson
Thompson
Milhouse
Dean
Robert Davidson
Charles QC
Williams
Dewey & Company
Edison Phonograph
Randall & Stephenson
Roy Danner
Frank Brosman
Murphy
Purity
Ben, Howell
Vern
Cole
Ats ‘Hollenbeck
Gustodian
Dan Stover
Te ‘Herald- Offics
Marshall's Ball Team Reorganized This Week
William Moon named captain and Robert Davison appointed field manager and acting secretary treasurer. Frank Machlan becomes president and Charles Blundell Jr business manager. Schedule set with Westfield for Sunday and West Terre Haute for following Sunday.
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Marshall's
William ‘Moon
Robert Davison
Lloyd Pulver
Frank ‘Machlan
Charles Blundell, Jr
Westfield
Terre ‘Haute
Band Concert Program Highlights and Soloists
The program for tomorrow night features Fred Love Bennett, Miles Slide, Fillmore, and others with a triple tongue cornet duet saxophone and xylophone. Soloists include Jewell Bright Wesnitzer and Chas Trefz. Pieces include Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Old Kentucky Home, and Star Spangled Banner with Emancipation and United Nation visions.
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Fred Love
Bennett
Pahson
Humber
Dette Jewell
Bright and Wesnitzer
Nay
Galen Neccesss
Enes Porter
Chas. Trefz
Mr. Tretz
Gates
Uncle Tom's
Bodewalt Lampe
Uncle Tom
Ole
South
Kentucky
W. Hodson
M. Grabenheheimer
Farmers' picnic plans advance for August event
The executive committee met at Casey to organize the county wide annual farmers picnic set for August 10. A large committee from every county section will meet at the Martinsville farm bureau office to form sub committees and finalize plans for the outing. The farm adviser will hold office day at Marshall next Saturday until 1 00.
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Casey
Farm -Bureau
Martinsville
Marshall
Chicago
Farm ‘Bureau
State Association
Farm’ Buréau
Michigan Ave Paving Progress Near City Limits
The James QC Heyworth company advanced 18 foot pavement on north Michigan Avenue reaching the city limits. Last Saturday 839 feet were laid despite tree obstacles and other delays. The plan extends to the overhead bridge at the Pennsylvania tracks and toward Big Creek bridges with heavy grading already in place. Other contractors Parrish and Bell from the north will supply additional paving and completion by fall remains uncertain.
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Main Street
James
Big Creek
Pennsylvania Tracks
Parrish & Bell
Marshall
Etchison and Van Deusen Form New Highway Firm
The joining of J. L. Van Deusen and I. W. Etchison creates a new highway contracting firm. They will start work on four miles of the National highway near Effingham on July 15 under the state highway department.
Arnold Wins Marshall to Grand Road Contract Bid
Orville Arnold of Casey was the low bidder for the Marshall to Grand road project by the state highway department in Springfield. His bid was just over $20,000 per mile with seven bids submitted. Parrish & Bell placed second and Etchison & Van Deusen third.
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Arnold
Orville Arnold
Casey
Marshall
Grand ‘Turn
Springfield
State Highway Department
Parrish & Bell
Etchison & van. Deusen
Story Hour at Public Library For Young Children
Miss Maude Lewis will conduct a story hour for children aged 5 to 8 at the public library from 1 15 to 2 00 P M on Thursday July 14. This offers a splendid opportunity for Marshall mothers.
Miss German Resigns to Pursue Chicago Work
Miss Jessie German resigns from teaching second grade at the South Side School to take a position near Chicago. Reportedly she has accepted a flattering offer in the game line of work.
Red Men Installations Reported At Local Lodge
Local Red Men lodge installed Glenn Davis as Sachem and named officers including Tom Koetsumpsia Roy Cropp Harry Cropp Prophet Red Morton and trustees during Monday frigtalation with ceremony and readings.
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Glenn. Davis
Tom “Koetsumpsia
Roy
Cropp
Harry
Red
Morton
Road Patrolman G. B. Johnson Assigned in Clark County
A Douglas County road patrolman identified as G. B. Johnson has been assigned to the road patrol from the state line to Casey and three miles north in Clark County. He is expected to occupy one of Robert Thompson’s properties on East Main Street as soon as completion is finished.
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Johnson
Douglas County
State Line
Casey
Clark County
Robert. Thompson
East Main Street
Summer church plans and schedules in Marshall and area
The Congregational church will hold only morning worship through July with August off except Sunday school while the pastor takes vacation. Marshall Methodist prepares for a new year near September 1 with Centenary funds due and a Fourth Quarterly Conference July 29 to decide the pastor’s status. United Brethren announce three all day services July 31 August 7 and the Centenary homecoming August 14 with a new piano installation. Evangelical churches at Grand Turn and Big Creek will keep regular services with no special meetings.
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The
Congregational Church
Marshall Methodist Church
Fairchild
Tracy
Iowa
Good Old
Marshall
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
J. M. Weddell
Westport
Ind
United Brethren
Grace Chapel
Arbogast
Centenary
Grand Turn
Big Creek
Union Beats Terre Haute in 10 Inning West Union Victory
The West Union baseball team defeated the Terre Haute Boiler Makers 11 to 10 in 10 innings. Billy Gard starred with 19 strikeouts as tentative plans emerged for a five game series between Marshall and West Union teams.
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West Union
Terre Haute Boiler Makers
Billy Gard
Terre Haute
Marshall
City Council Lucrative Coal Debate Prompts Contract Clash
Marshall officials held a Wednesday night meeting to confront L. M. Richards of Richards Coal Co over a canceled city coal contract citing poor coal quality and service and high rates. A grader demonstration by an Allen Street representative led the committee to purchase a new street grader to maintain Marshall’s roads.
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Richards. Coal Company
Allen Street
Marshall
Little Stories of Home Industry Featured Countywide
The Herald notes that its Little Stories of Home Industry are read across the county and beyond. It cites Elbert Hubbard and hints at timing challenges in publishing these frequent items.
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the Herald
Elbert. Hubbard
LeGore Injures Left Foot on Rusty Nail
LeGore suffered a serious injury to his left foot after stepping on a rusty nail rising from a small board on the ground. He received prompt treatment with assistance to remove the nail and will rely on a cane for walking.
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Ben
LeGore
Tramps Hold Semi annual Convention at Will English Farm
Marshall tramps gathered Friday night for a semi annual convention at the Will English farm north of Marshall. Last year many walked. this year all rode due to laziness, a trait of the ragged tribe. The evening featured eating singing and athletic maneuvers with some dipped and some doing the dipping. It was reported as a lively time.
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Marshall
Chicago Mayor Thompson Visit With Pageant of Progress
William Hale Thompson leading a Chicago delegation tours Illinois Indiana Michigan Iowa and Wisconsin by auto. They arrive in Marshall Thursday at about 6 15 PM. Thompson will speak from the east door of the courthouse. The group promotes the Pageant of Progress exposition in Chicago. Marshall band to play at the meeting.
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William Hale Thompson
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Iowa
Wisconsin
Marshall
Thompson
Court House
Marshall Band
Circuit Court Session Under Judge Marshall Adjourns Early
Circuit court opened with Judge Marshall presiding. Cases were numerous but many continued. One demurrer received brief debate before adjournment until today with expected completion by 2:00 PM.
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Circuit Court
Marshall
North pavement near Chrisman to be completed by August 31
The 5.4 mile pavement from Chrisman to Ridge Farm was finished and opened partially. The section from Scott's Crossing to north of Woodyard Station remains closed for about a month. Contractor Parrish aims to finish Chrisman to Horace Lane by mid August and have full traffic by early October for a Marshall to Chicago paved route.
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Chrisman, Ill
Chrisman
Ridge Farm
Scott’s Crossing
Woodyard Station
Parrish
Horace Lane
Marshall
Chicago
Farm Market Trend Shows Mixed Grain and Dairy Signals
Market unsettled with slight price advances yet closes below two weeks ago. Reports cite export demand, weather, and disease pressures. corn and wheat varied across cities while hay gains on light receipts. Dairy firm margins and scarce fancy grades accompany a broad rise in livestock prices with hogs and beef steadier to higher.
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Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Chicago
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Winnipeg
New York
Timothy
Atlanta
Memphis
Philadelphia
Boston
Marshall Board Debates Paving Plans Amid Resignations
The Marshall Board of local improvements, led by Mayor Poorman with members WW Ty Hollenbeck Seymour Hurst, recommended street paving upgrades. Protests arose and the proposals were not given to the city council at the last meeting. It is unclear if they will be presented. Hollenbeck and Hurst reportedly wish to resign from the board.
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Marshall Board of
Poorman
Hollenbeck
Seymour
Hurst
City Council
Marshall
Fire at Sockler's Gas Station Sparks Alarm
A Saturday fire at Sockler's Garage started when owner Sockler tried to stop gas flow by striking the machinery. A spark from electrical equipment ignited gasoline on the sidewalk causing fear of an explosion. C. J. Parsons helped extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher despite bystanders warning him away. No major damage. only minor injury to metal casing.
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Sockler
C. J. Parsons
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Mariy
E. H. Walworth
Michigan Ave
Heyworth Company
the Church Program
Arbund Marshall Plan
UNION
Thompson Coming
Circuit” Court
Mickie
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