Four Marshall Boys Caught Gambling In Wheat Field
Four Marshall youths Russell Hill James Riley John Garner and Melvin Gresham planned a craps style game in a Big Four area wheat field last Wednesday night Deputy Sheriff Short and State's Attorney Clem ents observed the scene and moved in They nabbed the group before they could escape and recovered money one boy returned with his funds after being chased The four were brought before County Judge Pearce where all but Gresham posted bail Gresham served a brief jail term Judge Pearce called gaming laws severe and said enforcement will deter habitual players.
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Marshall
Russell Hill
James Riley
John Garner
Melvin Gresham
Big Four
Sherif Short
Clements
Pearce
Gresham
Dummy Railroad Plans Move to Pine Street
City council revises last week’s plan to lay a dummy railroad along Locust street for National Highway construction west of Marshall. It will now run along Pine street for convenience and contractor satisfaction. A small engine is expected to pull cars within about two weeks.
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Locust Street
Marshall
Pine Street
Daly Dry Goods Sale Draws Marshall Attention
The Daly dry goods company in Marshall held a week long sale starting Saturday with steady crowds and record receipts. Management plans to continue the sale through next Thursday, aiming to match one of the biggest days in years.
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Marshall
Daly Dry Goss Company
Masonic Lodge to Confer Fellow Crafts Degree Tonight
Wheat prices loom large in county markets as Government fixed price rules shape bids. Grade factors include dockage weight moisture foreign material and damaged grains with adjustments by wheat number and handling costs. Farmer advice focuses on clean threshing seed quality and separating weeds before loading. Harry Cork purchases Hector Islander residence on north Sixth street and will move August 1.
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Harry Cork
Hector Islaney
North Sixth Street
Aid
Hogs in City Limits Stir Health Concerns in East District
A city council complaint about hog lots in the east part of the city prompts comment. Notices served on a hog owner preceded moving the animals and no drainage work was done. Health officials warn such conditions are unacceptable in Marsha and an order from the board of health may suffice to prompt cleanup.
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Marsha
Board of Health
Board of Health, Found Elsewhere In This Issue of the Herald
Clark County Wheat Yields Low and Fireworks Seen
Clark County reports very low wheat yields across the county with ten bushels per acre average and five to twenty two bushels per acre in spots. Farmers face disappointment though some areas show better standing grain. Also fireworks for Marshall’s Fourth of July were visible eight miles away from a resident near the city.
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Clark County
Indiana
Marshall
Herald Office
Admission Rules for July Teachers Examination at Marshall Township High
The Illinois State Examination Board outlines criteria for second grade certificates to be used at the July examination held at Marshall township high school. Eligible applicants include those 17 or older with a two year high school diploma or eight units of recognized high school work. Also admitted are former July 1918 or March 1919 entrants with grades of 75 or higher. Military or government service with a third grade certificate may qualify with proper documentation. Foreign state applicants may be admitted with proper evidence of prerequisites.
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Marshall Township High School
Ilinois
Traffic Hazard Prompted by Marshall Speeds
Mayor Dewey receives complaints about speeding and dangerous driving in Marshall city streets. Citizens urge stricter traffic regulations or more rigid enforcement to curb the issue.
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Marshall
Dewey
Special Film at Pythian War Department on Tuberculosis
A special film on the diagnosis of tuberculosis will be shown at the Pythian Theatre with the regular program on Thursday night. Dr Russell E Adkins of the Illinois Tuberculosis Association will present the picture. In the afternoon he will lecture and lead a clinic before the Clark County Medical Society on The Early Recognition of Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Marshal Herald and Terre Star for one year $460.
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War Department
Pythian Theatre
Russell E Adkins
Ilinois Tuberculosis Association
Adkins
Clark County Medical Society
Road Bonds Delivered for National Road Program
Two hundred twenty four bonds of $500 with five percent interest were signed by county clerk MPleming R. Black and Bruce D Evans, delivered to the county treasurer, and sold to Dulaney National Bank as part of a national road building effort. The ten year bonds drew wide local interest, with Marshall residents among the buyers. Cumberland County issued $95,000 in bonds to support road development and industrial growth, with funds to be repaid to the county from state automobile license fee collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mpleming R. Black
Bruce D Evans
Board of Supervisors
Dulaney National Bank
Marshall
Cumberland County
Sectional movable buildings planned by Kirchner and Williams firm
The Kirchner and Williams lumber company plans sectional movable buildings for farmers including hog and poultry houses and garages. Built on bolts for quick dismantling, these structures can be loaded on a wagon and moved as needed, promising new business for Marshall and clear buyer understanding of portable value.
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Kirchner and Williams Lumber Company
Teachers Certification Changes and Coast Artillery Enlistments
Applicants for teaching certificates must complete at least two years of high school work or eight credits from a normal school. The third grade elementary certificate is discontinued. 75 percent in any subject allows use of that grade toward a second grade certificate. Three recruits were processed at Terre Haute recruiting station: Carl Cornman, 21, Valparaiso, cavalry. Chester E F Patton, 21, Stinesville, infantry. Ross Ercombes, 23, Marshall, coast artillery.
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Ams
Terre Haute
Carl Cornman
Valpara
Ind
Chester EF Patton
Stinessille Ind
Infantry
Ross Ercombes
Oll Marshall
Coast Artillery
Circuit Court Opens In July Term On Monday
The circuit court session opened at 1:30 pm Monday with most cases finished in a few hours and a few carried over to later days. No major developments occurred, pleasing the lawyers and others involved. Heavy heat did not help with handling legal business.
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Circuit Couurt
Real Estate Transfers Listed from Clerks Office
A sequence of property transfers recorded including Claude Vickery to May Nay and Casey, $3000. Charles Scott to Harry McDaniel on a lot. Anna M Woodsmall to George VM Morgan one acre. Eliza Johnson to Geo M Morgan one acre. Jasper M Fitzgarrald to Lehr Robson ten acres for $500. RC Wheeler to Otto Jackson 35.9 acres for $2100. H C Crim to Clara D Mitler Westfield for $4000. Wilhelmina Chickadonz to Edward M Gard 40 acres for $2200. Edward M Gard to Edward P Chickaadonz 49 acres for $2.69. Irene Tolle to J W Lee let Casey. Zyra Foster Martin to Lizzie Bennett let Marshall $2500. E Millis to Clayton J Buckner 5 acres for $1019. Oscar Miller to Wm Thos Johnann let Martinsville. Nora Nichols to Geof Spangler land 18.9.11 for $21100.
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Claude Vickery
May Nay
Casey
Charles Scott
Harry McDaniel
Lot Qiig Marshall
Anna M Woodsmall
George VM Morgan
Eliza Johnson
Geo M Morgan
Jasper M Fitzgarrald
Lehr Robson
RC Wheeler
Otto Jackson
H C Crim
Clara D Mitler
Westfield
Wilhelmina Chickadonz
Edward M Gard
Edward P Chickaadonz
Irene Tolle
J W Lee
Marshall group attends Columbus centenary in Ohio
Rev P R Powers and others from Marshall attended the Columbus centenary, returning enthused by the world wide scope of the program. The event drew large crowds, with parades, exhibits, and films, highlighting the missionary movement and international participation.
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P R. Powers
Flossie Smith
Velma Sullins
Ben T Baird
Hershel Snavly
W W . Ralston
Carpenter
Marshall
Columbus
Ohio
Warshall
Tle 4
Common Sense Bill Aims at Federal Retirement Reform
The proposed act would create a graduated 70 year retirement for federal employees based on service length as a just and sound government policy. H Bell likely to return to Marshall. the piece argues against classifying workers as unfit, stressing living present needs over past faults.
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Congress
Bell
Marshall
Road Men Meet Bennett for Road Need in Five Counties
Delegation from Clark county met with road men from four neighboring counties in the presence of Frank I Bennett. They reported a very satisfactory conference. The Ridgefarm to Lawrenceville road via Marshall was urged for immediate construction. Springfield officials gave no definite reply but officials favored building roads where most needed. County committees believe they demonstrated the need for the road in their areas.
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Clark County
Frank I . Bennett
Chicago
Ridgefarm
Lawrenceville
Marshall
Springfield
Band Concert Program Delights Square Audience Thursday Night
A band concert on the square Thursday night features March Black Jack Huff General Pershing march Serenade Poets Dream Huff Novelty Slim Trombone Fill More Coins for the Slide Bohemian Girl Two-step Southern Pastime Hases Intermission ten minutes March Nahant Thomas Waltzes Kentucky Dream Sage Transcription Ponting of the Red Camp Rapley Star Spangled Banner.
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Black Jack
Huff General
Nahant
Thomas
Ut Yaar Lampe
Rapley
Fred Marvin Moves Poultry and Produce Business
Fred Marvin shifts his poultry and produce business to a garage on the northern street opposite the post office in West Union. He plans to continue the sale from the new location, a move he has carried out during the past period.
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Fred Marin
West Union
Harris v Young oil partnership appeal outcome
In Harris vs Young the appellate court upheld the circuit court ruling that Harris lost in a dispute over a partnership in oil. In Prevo vs Kuhn the court affirmed a judgment of 39975 for Prevo after a coin sale.
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Harris
Young
Prevo
Kuhn
Squirrels and Rabbits Shooting Rules Mentioned in Local Piece
The article notes season dates for hunting small game under current laws, listing July to December for squirrels and November to February for rabbits. It then shifts to a local tribute praising Scott Takes V citon Varles Soeth fate aan 4 and editor Neett for years of service to Clark County, expressing wishes for recovery and future community involvement.
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Neett
Sastes
Daughtre
Clark
Burleson Demoralization of Postal Service Provokes Congress
Congress and the public rail against Postmaster General Burleson's leadership as postal service turmoil grows. Complaints accuse mismanagement from parcels post labor to shifting rules and crowded headquarters, with postmasters resigning and patrons frustrated at delays and poor service nationwide.
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Burleson
Congress
Central Department
Uncle Sam
Cartiers
Department
Vos
Two Fingers Smashed and Saved After Doctor Check
A man injured fingers last weekend while handling scings and hoisting blacks. He wore a sling for days and learned the doctors could save the fingers. The account notes the pain and recovery as he awaited examination.
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John Simi
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Fred Marvin
Hyo
Scott Takes
Citon
Burleson Way
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Henry Wree
Ranford
Suostandal
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