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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1922
Page
1
Roger W. Babson argues chain stores threaten independent merchants and warns many small grocers druggists and clothing dealers may be wiped out. He proposes self help merchandising and stronger local advertising to compete and urges merchants to adopt modern distribution methods now.
A group of soldiers from the Lighter than air services at Scott Field Belleville passed through Marshall Saturday en route to Jeffersonville Indiana to take back trucks. The men were led by Lieutenant Goodyear and expect to pass through Marshall again on their return today or tomorrow.
C F Busserd visited Marshall last week proudly carrying a peach plum twig about 16 inches long from his trees. He notes there are many twigs on the trees at his place. He said the twig carried 47 plumes.
At a special city council meeting to discuss water and light projects Engineer Wilcox and Mayor Poorman clashed over bond funds. Bennett argued the people voted for a light plant and funds must stay for that purpose. Plans move forward with Wilcox to draft specifications, with results due by September 1. The council also discussed tourist facilities and Chamber of Commerce support while postmaster Handy’s inspection report awaits figures.
Four units of the national livestock producers association gain prominence in the marketing scene. Chicago and Peoria units show rising daily receipts with strong week totals. Indianapolis and East St. Louis also post gains. Chicago leads in hogs for the week ending July 8, while Indianapolis boosts trucked-in trade and June receipts.
An elderly Terre Haute couple visited the Marshall county clerk seeking marriage licenses. The 63 year old wife and 76 year old husband learned they must wait a year after divorce. The clerk explained the law requires a one year wait before marriage. The couple lamented the wasted time and money and left wiser.
Fred W Goodrich 21 Terre Haute weds Myra Robbins 20 Terre Haute. Mildred McGee 1 Odin Ti. Willie Myers 23 Marshall weds Bertha Gagey 18 Hutsonville. Barles Hawk 62 Terre Haute weds Matths Turner 48 Terre Haute.
The West Union News debuts this week with Walter Cox as editor and skilled printer guiding the publication. The community welcomes the new newspaper and hopes for success under Cox’s leadership.
Mrs Velma Sullins Thomas presented her pupils in a Dalcroze Eurythmics demonstration in the Pythian Temple club rooms yesterday morning. Two classes featured advanced students including Doris Wallis Mary Casteel Jane Figg Georgia Thomas Louise Foley Sylvia Ritter Marie Taylor and others with a short piano recital closing with Kathryn Turman. The pupils showed fine rhythm and concentration.
Mr and Mrs Ashley Holaday and their two children of West Union were badly bruised when a machine they rode collided with another car about eleven o clock Sunday night near the state line. Both adults were thrown through the windshield but neither was seriously hurt. Both cars suffered heavy damage.
The J. W. Etchison Company of Casey won the Marion county road project to build 3 914 miles of hard road in Springfield last week. The bid stood at 24664.62 dollars per mile.
Charles Blundell Jr transfers his interest in the Highway Cafe to Russell Lucan in a noon deal yesterday. He plans a cross country drive to California to begin a new venture.
The road north will be open for traffic Saturday afternoon per the latest report. All southern road releases have arrived except one from the Big Four railroad and another individual. A railroad communication promised prompt on-ground follow up after the strike ends. Wm. T. Hollenbeck traveled to Springfield to pursue an early letting of the southern road contract.
Danville figure E B Cooley will attend the York reunion on August 4 and deliver an address. He will join other former residents for the event.
Members marked the 27th anniversary Friday night with a program and refreshments following regular Court work. A feature included the Booster Club, composed of several young boys.
Local appeal from Mickie asking for help to recover belongings and encourage donations. The message emphasizes not keeping the stolen items but asking for the return of valuables and to support the ongoing work of a notable journal.
Days Gone By Misses Kate and Nettis Morton spent part of last week in York visiting friends. Miss Sue Knowlton went to Hartford, Ind., to spend a short time visiting. Janie Green of Vincennes returned home Saturday with Cecil Dulaney. Mrs Anna Galispie of Chicago, visiting her mother, Mrs Carter, returned home yesterday. Mrs T W Cole was summoned to Hartford by telegram Friday night as her mother was not expected to live, accompanied by her son Aaron.
Frank McNutt traveled from Terre Haute on Sunday. Miss Susie Foster visits her mother in Oakland. Bert Bryan and Canton Dixon took a trip to West York Friday. Miss Minnie Keifer went to Indianapolis Monday for an extended visit. Mrs Pat Smith returned from Wilberforce Ohio Monday to visit her son Charles family. Mrs Ed Jennings came home last Wednesday from Caldwell Ohio due to her mother Mrs BE Madison's serious illness.
Arva Mundorf visits parents in San Pierre Indiana. Misses Tessie and Josephine Healy of Chicago are guests of Rev. W J Healey. Mrs H A Schwanecke and Miss Lara Schwanecke plan early departure for New York City and Washington DC. Harry Ramesberger and Julius Barclay visited Martinsville to place a Lansing silo. Miss Mary Miller hosts a gathering for Miss Winifred Carroll of Meadville guest of her brother C C Carroll and wife.
Real estate transfers include Roy Evans to Andrew H Lee for a Casey lot at 1250 dollars and Walter M Knapp to T A Bardin for a Westfield lot at 2000 dollars. The Morgan Mutual Chautauqua opened a five day Martinsville session with a juvenile parade of about 85 children and a West Point visit by local residents.
Paris defeats Marshall as Casey tops Greenup in a Sunday baseball double feature. Marshall drops to third after Paris win. detailed scoring shows Paris 3 Marshall 2 with key plays by Stages and Miller. Convention at Ohio Chapel postponed to July 28. district No 9 to elect officers next year.
Mr and Mrs Clapp entertained a group of Terre Haute youths who drove to Clarksville for dinner. Guests included Mildred Richart Thelma Spears Thelma Rhind Aletha Stricker Frances True and Shamsn Hunter Don Hunter Al Richards Basil Bennett Howard Hunter Eph Hawkins and others. Also present were Rev P A Hill of Marion and Rev Weigant with his wife and daughter Anna May.
Connelly of Westfield drove his new car north on Michigan avenue between 9 and 9 30 pm and struck Dr. W R Turman’s car. He was found to be under the influence with a long board extending from his bumper. Two quarts of white liquor and some red liquor were found in the car. Both vehicles suffered damage requiring new fenders.
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