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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
13
The article celebrates Flag Day in 1917 as Old Glory flies over European battlefields alongside France and Britain. It recalls the flag’s origin in Philadelphia, its symbolism of white blue and red, and its role as a beacon of democracy and unity amid World War I.
A historical account of the flag’s origins from the Continental period to 1818, detailing thirteen stripes and stars representing the colonies, the design choices reviewed by Washington and allies, the flag’s role in early battles, and its preservation as a national symbol in the National Museum.
The article describes the United States Atlantic fleet preparing for battle against Germany. It details drills on five and fourteen to twelve inch guns, training of new sailors, loading machinery, and the aim to avenge fallen shipmates as crews practice rapid fire and gunnery aboard merchant and warships.
A historical comparison notes widespread draft resistance in 1863 with violent mobs at enrollment offices and partisan attacks. It credits modern press restraint and unified civic support for peaceful compliance, contrasting New York fires and riots with orderly mobilization and swift federal intervention.
A non-resident defendant Addie Evans is notified by the Circuit Court at Marshall Illinois that a bill of complaint was filed on May 31 1917 and a summons issued returnable July 9. The defendant is ordered to appear and plead or demur at the next term or the bill will be taken as confessed and a decree issued. Jay Swern Clerk Arthur Poorman Compts Sol.
A Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles dissolving gravel curing diabetes and rheumatism and strengthening backs for men women and children. It offers mail delivery for 100 with two months treatment per bottle and testimonials upon request from Dr. BE. W. Hall at 2926 Olive Street St. Louis Missouri and is sold by druggists nationwide.
Executor Everett Connelly announces a public sale of the personal property of Cathrine Harmon at her late Marshall residence on June 22 at 10 am. Items include stove bed bedding chairs couch carpets books utensils glassware dishes and canned fruit and many other articles. Also the South half of 132 feet of Lot 2 in Woodford Dulaney's Addition to Marshall will be sold. Terms cash. Auct Clyde Knowles listed.
The undersigned Everett Connelly is named Executor of the Cathrine Harmon estate of Clark County Illinois deceased. He will appear at the Clark County Court House in Marshall for the August term on the first Monday to adjust claims. Creditors must attend and debtors should pay promptly. Dated June 4, 1917.
Public notice in Clark County Illinois for the July Term in the Circuit Court. John Evans vs Addie Evans, in Chancery, divorce action filed.
Everett BE Slusser as guardian of Marjorie Elliott seeks Clark County Court approval to sell specific lands in Clark County Missouri for the minor's support and education and to invest proceeds. The real estate includes portions of sections 29 and 32 Township 9 North Range 13 West, subject to Mary Elliott's dower. The July 1917 term is set for the court to grant the order.
State of Illinois Clark county notice in Circuit Court July Term 1917 Ellen C Rowe sues J E Johnson unknown heirs and unknown owners in a quiet title action Affidavit of non residence filed summons issued returnable July 9 next Defendants must appear to avoid decree by default noted by Clerk Jay Swern May 29 1917 Graham Snavey Comptsols
Notice to contractors of District No. 26 Jeff Davis school invites sealed bids June 16 1917 for a new school house at the present site. Plans on file Scholfield & Scholfield Marshall Clark County Illinois. Bid opening at 2 pm County Superintendent’s office. $50 certified check required with bid. Building must be completed by September 1 1917. District reserves right to reject all bids.
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