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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1911
Page
7
Historical clipping blends a testimonial for Doan's Kidney Pills with a tale of wealth and wills in Monson Massachusetts and a wild railroad kiss incident involving Leonard Starkweather and Gwen Stewart. The piece weaves health advice, legal intrigue, and social gossip through a single page fragment.
The Boston Traveler notes that abandoned babies found on New York streets are taken in by the Children's Aid Society and given to childless couples. It cites examples where former waifs later became governors, bankers presidents, and other leaders, praising the seedlike potential of each baby.
Th e feller that leaves his pick up in th air when th whistle blows will allus be found workin fer some buddy else. Some women wouldn't know their husbands if they saw em in congenial society.
A future trolley route could link Terre Haute to Skowhegan Maine with multiple transfers. When the 18 mile gap between Indiana and Illinois systems at Danville is closed, riders could reach St Louis via the McKinley Bridge. Travel would be longer than by steam rail, with fares often 6 to 8 cents and tickets dated to vary by company.
By order of Clark County Court Illinois the estate of Louie C Lutz deceased is to sell the middle third of Lot 2 Block 39 in Marshall. Sale set for July 29 1911 at 10am at the east door of the Marshall courthouse. Terms: half cash on sale and half in 12 months with 7 percent interest secured by mortgage.
P B Ogle as administrator of Rachel V Ogle's estate in Clark County Minnesota announces he will appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall for the September term on the first Monday to adjust claims. Creditors must attend. debtors must pay promptly. Dated June 28 1911. Wm T. Hollenbeck attorney.
The Board of Local Improvements of Marshall Illinois filed in Clark County Court a certificate showing the Beech street sewer project was completed with vitrified pipe, manholes, and related work. The court fixes July 1911 for a final hearing on objections to the certificate and application, with all filings due before the hearing.
City of Marshall passes the annual appropriation ordinance for 1911 totaling 22500 dollars funded by the tax levy. It lists specific allocations for salaries, election costs, street improvements, sidewalks, utilities, water works, and bond interest and principal payments. Mayor Seymour Hurst signs, with City Clerk B E Lockard attesting.
Notice to owners of traction engines about Marshall city ordinance prohibiting driving over sidewalks and crossings without proper planking. Violations by owners or agents are classed as misdemeanors with penalties.
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