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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1922
Page
1
An analysis warns freight car congestion will strain railroads as miners return and coal demand surges. Higher prices follow from supply tightness. note rail earnings may rise with capacity usage and grain and raw materials move. The Babson chart shows general business weak versus last week.
The Marshall troop with Scoutmaster Rev. C. E. Pettit traveled to Blizzard's Ford yesterday morning for a three day camping trip following standard Scout procedures. In circuit court, Hester Kline WB and Elizabeth Kline deceased estate appeal.
A local piece highlights numerous renovations in Marshall including redecorated storefronts at Spittler's Garage and Marshall Candy Kitchen, a modern rectory under construction, and expanded spaces at feed stores. Residents such as B G Whitlock Harry Potter and Charles Metz are upgrading interiors and exteriors while new porches drives and walkways appear on several properties.
A large reunion set for August 3 to 6 in York County brings attendees from Illinois and Indiana. The program lists music by Marshall orchestra, lectures by candidates for Congress, Legion speeches, reminiscences, and daily social events, with church services and amusements to surround the gatherings.
The Danville to Marshall paved highway bridge over the Van Dalia railroad has been completed and opened to traffic. A remaining small bridge near Effingham is under construction. State engineer EB Feutz says official highway signs will begin in days, with the Danville to Marshall section first marked as state highway No WW and later markers will cover curves and hills.
Mrs. Neal fractured her right hip Thursday evening about 5 o clock when she fell from the front porch steps onto the concrete walk on Pine Street. William T. Hollenbeck saw the fall, carried her inside, and a physician was summoned. Since her husband’s death two years ago she has lived alone. her daughter Mrs. Grace Price of Kalamazoo, Michigan has arrived to help.
Mrs Emma Havens and other visitors from Terre Haute and Oblong attended the local Chapter of Eastern Star for a regular meeting Monday night. Miss Louise Deaner and Alma Davison received degrees as Mrs Beecherer, Worthy Matron of Terre Haute, led in the Grand March of Indiana near talks by visiting members.
The second annual international Pageant of Progress will open in Chicago Italy on August 14. The pageant will be held on the municipal pier. Proceeds will fund a dental clinic for children and other worthy projects.
Leonard Veach age 16 of Auburn was found dead after apparently touching a live wire while working in a hay field west of Auburn. Dr. Weir ruled death from electric contact amid burns to the left hand and toes. Funeral services held at Green Moss with Mart insville director Chester Snavely.
Claude Wm House 21 Terre Haute to Flossie R Jeanguneat 19 Terre Haute Terrie Maddox 21 Clinton Ind to Mary Shelby 19 Clinton Ind Robert BRogers 30 Terre Haute to Thelma P Huggins 22 Marshall.
Mordecai Brown will pitch for the Havolines against Lawrenceville in an afternoon matchup. The three fingered hurler is slated to start as the Havolines host the visitors tomorrow.
Miss Lizzie Martin spent last week in Terre Haute visiting relatives. Charley Griffith and another Terre Haute resident visited their parents here and return this afternoon. Miss Carrie Bennett returns from New Harmony. Phillip Kohl arrives from Denver and plans to move soon. Darwin Prewett bicycles to Casey with team and train help.
Charles Sunkel with his wife and children visited relatives in Redmon over Sunday. Ed Renner Dave Moore and Perry Garwood spent Sunday in Terre Haute. Seymour Hurst and wife and Mrs James Graham were Terre Haute visitors Monday. Joseph Adams and family of Terre Haute spent Sunday with Townsend Howell and wife. Miss Minerva Mathews went to Casey yesterday for a few days visit with Mrs McCann. Editor Guthneck and John Donald son and little son of West York were in the city Monday.
Miss Sue Montgomery hosts sister in Indianapolis while Merrick Cox and families travel to Palestine. Paris weekend visitors Elizabeth Burnett and Eleanor Barclay. Ruth Fredenberger and Margaret Dunham in Martinsville. Edna Bell arrives from Washington for weeks with Alma Shipe. Harriet Clark to report to Geneva for state school for girls. Real estate transfers list includes multiple Martinsville and Marshall lots with values from 100 to 1600 dollars.
The American Legion region headquarters moved to Main and Fifth Streets and opened a new public room on the first floor corner near the street. It features an outdoor open space with benches and a small park, though no toilet facilities are available and buses will stop there for passengers.
In Casey on Monday July 17 citizens approved funding for an up-to-date electric light plant. Voters authorized certificates totaling 80000 dollars to aid construction. Bond results showed 383 yes and 80 no.
In a tight game at Sportmans Park Marshall defeats Paris 3 to 2. Key plays featured strong pitching by Irwin for Marshall and solid fielding by Storer and Medaker with Ferris and Gosnell contributing timely hits.
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