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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1923
Page
1
Mamie Bergerie, recently taken into custody here for escaping from the Geneva girls training school, burned the lock and fled Monday. She is 16, described as pretty, with a sister near Terre Haute.
Kilborn argues Glendale is the fastest growing city in the United States facing strained school facilities. Bonds of 500000 were voted for additions while pupil growth outpaces expansions. New subdivisions, 4000 acres of orchards and vineyards, and four hotels accompany a $4 million in building permits. The 18 square mile city awaits more industry and an airfield 33 acres expands rapidly.
Reverend Clark S. Thomas, chaplain of the Illinois House and Senate, endorses Hurst as a strong Springfield influence. He notes Hurst voted to protect taxpayers in eight bills, while praising Speaker Shanahan and urging ministers to focus on spiritual reform.
Vallie Hainley and Claude McDaniel exchanged vows Thursday night June 7 at the Hainley home in Martinsville. Vallie and Claude, witnessed by close relatives, plan to settle in Martinsville after a Mammoth Cave honeymoon. Vallie is secretary for the Clark County Farm Bureau and Claude is Martinsville postmaster.
Five Marshall Methodist churches plan a three week revival in a 600 seat tent at Livingston center. The event starts Sunday night June 17 with Rev. P. R. Powers as preacher and Rev. C. E. Pettit directing the chorus of 100 and leading the singing. The Marshall band will present a sacred concert opening night. J. M. Harvey oversees organization amid strong revival effort.
Friday officers Turner Faunce Connelly and Forbeck entered Wabash township and recovered John and Fay Dunlap on liquor law violations. Each was released on a $500 bond. A ready to run mask was found, but the still had been scattered across the farm. After gathering the pieces a 30 gallon still was found ready to be heated by four coal oil burners and is now on display at the sheriff's office.
A large family reunion occurred at Lille Veach's home near Auburn on Sunday. Attendees included Wm Veach and family, Will Wylie, Milo Claypool, Henry Murphy and families, Mrs Nerva Beachout of Marshall, Arthur Osborn of Terre Haute, Ben Veach of Arkansas, Danville residents, and Brazil Indiana locals. An elaborate dinner was served and attendees reported a highly enjoyable day.
A bronze tablet four by seven feet with Clark county World War II honor roll was installed Monday on the courthouse lower floor in the presence of the county board of supervisors. The board appropriated $1,000 annually for the tablet. The county’s World War service names total nearly 800.
Stock quotes show 1200 cattle on sale with top steers at 10.85 and heifers steady around 9.50 to 9.85, plus grass and stocker categories and 6000 fresh hogs with bulk sales around 6.85 to 6.90. Pigs, back fat, sows, and stags listed with varying prices. market described as steady to modestly higher.
Claude W. McDaniel 26 of Martinsville to Valne Hainley ? Martinsville. Wm. B. Simpson 26 of Paris to Mary J. Goodwin 18 of Paris.
Sheriff Sizemore of Paris ordered a marriage license denial on Saturday for Miss Belle Luther of Paris and a carpet salesman whose name was not learned. The refusal followed a claim that the bride was under age.
A travel narrative recounts stops in New Orleans Houston El PasoJuarez and California. The author observations include racial segregation in New Orleans sights of Juarez bull fights and a prison visit at San Quentin. The voyage continues aboard the H F Alexander toward Seattle and a visit to Long Beach Chinatown and a Japanese carved statue.
The 1923 class from the Illinois school for the deaf in Jacksonville visited the state capitol. Seven girls and eight boys aged 16 to 22 completed high school. Walter Mannon led the group with a sign language address to Governor Small who answered by sign. Colonel O C Smith escorted the delegation to Springfield.
Paris attorneys filed a chancery bill to stop Marshall High School Board construction of an addition. The case names 71 individuals including Hershel Snavely Carl Taubeneck Ed English and James Burnett. A temporary injunction would require a bond of 30 000 to 75 000 dollars.
City Policeman Charles Short loses his pistol on a Saturday walk. A passing boy picks up the gun and takes it home. Short later locates the boy's address and recovers the weapon.
Dr and Mrs L J Weir announce the marriage of their daughter Esther to Sturges L Victor of Onargo. The ceremony took place at the Alpha Gamma Delta house in Urbana after graduation at the University of Illinois. Guests included numerous Victor family members and friends. They will reside in Bloomington after June 1.
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