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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
12
Registration in Clark County reached 1629 with about two thirds exempt from service for disability or reliance on dependents. Illinois exceeded state estimates, while nationwide numbers lagged. The list names numerous registrants across Anderson and Ashley townships and various precincts, ending with a continued note to page 3.
Charlies Macke of Darwin township is in critical condition with lockjaw after a rusty nail penetrated his foot about two weeks ago.
Mrs Mary Madden died at her Douglas township home from tuberculosis aggravated by the May tornado. Born in Ireland she lived in the county most of her life and is survived by three sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held at St Marys church. Plus notes on a July chautauqua program and local traffic accident injuries.
Thomas Pearce died last Thursday at his Darwin township home after months of illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at his home led by Rev. John C. Craig, with interment in Marshall cemetery. Born January 16, 1852 in Anderson township, he taught school in winter and farmed for livelihood. He married Emma Tingley on September 1, 1897 and is survived by his wife, a stepson, a brother Dr Edward Pearce, and many relatives and friends.
At the April Board of Supervisors meeting charges of neglect of duty against Zane Arbuckle county highway superintendent were submitted by Casey township highway commissioners. A majority report found charges groundless while a minority report urged removal. A subsequent vote to remove Arbuckle failed to trigger reconsideration, leaving the outcome uncertain.
Two men in a seven passenger Studebaker stole the car in St Louis. They collided with a buggy near State Line injuring Mrs English and a passenger, then fled. They were captured in Marshall Monday. Dorsey confessed to stealing the car to sell in Indianapolis. Authorities from St Louis took them back for further inquiry.
J. E. Stanfield of Casey was brought to the city on a trespass charge. He entered a guilty plea and was fined five dollars and costs. failure to pay likely leads to imprisonment. The report notes the county's wealth figure of five million six hundred thousand dollars.
Van Avastin Tarble, Parker Jp., and Flossie Mae Davis Dudley St Morne FE Flienner Martineville and Ella Willie Casey appear in a local public notice listing names and addresses for a forthcoming action or filing.
The wedding of Miss Mary Rachel Lee to Ernest Bails took place at the Walnut Prairie country home of Mr and Mrs William Marvin on a Saturday afternoon. Rev E G Sandmeyer officiated with Miss Maude Lowe as bridesmaid and Miss Mary Josephine Harvey as ring bearer. The couple's reception followed with pink and white decorations and a buffet luncheon. The guest list included numerous local families and friends, with attendance noting the Marvins and Lees among others. Separately, Mrs WE Chenoweth of Kalispell Montana passed away at 61, with services held near Darwin, survivors listed among extended families.
Po Wright of Montrose killed when a troop train struck him near Homer while he stepped from a caboose. A 33 year old stock dealer, he left a wife and four children. The body went to Martinsville for an inquest.
The docket lists several new circuit court cases including Eva C Floyd versus Charles Floyd divorce Nana Marley versus Charles Marley divorce Stella M Baker versus Mitchell Baker and Fornes Miller versus J H Parker et al foreclosing a mechanic lien and Duane Romines et al versus Leroy Romines et al partition. Decoration Day was observed by the Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Red Men Woodmen and Court of Honor with a marshal band leading a procession to the cemetery where Judge Snavely gave an address. Governor Lowden appointed Dr Lee and Seymour Hurst to form Clark county draft exemption board to evaluate exemption claims. a medical officer will be named. Clark County public schools graduating exercises will be held in Pyhton Theater Thursday afternoon with Miss Faris delivering the address.
The school board met Monday evening and elected Miss Milda Slevert of Ft. Atkinson Wisconsin as teacher in the commercial department at the high school.
Miss Mabelle Thatcher celebrated her 17th birthday with friends seven miles northwest of Marshall. The report notes Liberty Bond enthusiasm in Marshall, with local banks taking little public investment and a last day for applications tomorrow.
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