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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1910
Page
2
Mrs. Orlando LeGore was stung on the finger by a black wasp while sitting on her veranda. Immediate first aid failed to prevent severe pain and convulsions, but after injections of potent sedatives she recovered consciousness within an hour though she remained ill for several days.
Terre Haute police report gang arrests tied to the murder of Dick B. Leslie, boss canvasman for Wheeler's circus, at the Bayless saloon during a robbery spree. Suspect Miller, a New Hampshire man, is jailed after the fatal blow with a tent stake near Dolgeville.
William Harrison Hutchings born June 22 1836 in Clarke county Indiana lived in Clark County Illinois. He married Mary Ann Hall and had seven children. He served in the Civil War with Sherman and taught school. Funeral held June 16 at Clarksville Baptist Church with burial in Green Moss Cemetery.
Dr. Pepper of Mt. Carmel handles a shipment of Wabash river pearls valued at $80,000 bought from mussel gatherers between Grayville and Mt. Carmel. He has been paying pearls to a New York firm as the pearl hunting industry grows, with Paris agency reps buying up Wabash pearls each Sumner. The Wabash gem is highly valued in Europe.
Reported in Clarksville Tennessee a man named Herbert Cash was arraigned on a murder charge on Saturday. He was admitted to bail of 2500 dollars. Bond was signed by Erwin Stockwell. The incident involved Jud Sims and occurred in Burnside area.
Bids opened by the Board of Public Improvements for paving Main Fifth and Locust streets near the public square. George T. Miller bid 19383.05 Parish & Co. of Paris bid 20880.15 using Indiana Black brick. Total cost about 150 per square yard and 38 cents per foot for curbs and gutter. The accepted bid is slightly under the engineer's estimate.
Roscoe I Richards transfers two lots at West Union to Kate Wright for 1700 dollars. B F Sinclair sells 55 acres to W T Sinclair Jr for 3550. Sinclair also sells to Nellie Sinclair for 1000. ID King transfers tract in 32-12-11 to J Vance et al for 1. Calista Davidson et al sell to W Nellie Strohm a quarter of 3-10-11 for 4000. Fred Davidson receives North half from Calista Davidson for 34000. Wm D Davidson et al acquire 863 acres for 25000. May Nay sells Casey lot to John Payne for 1000. John Payne sells to Wm R Snider game for 1000. Retta Kuhn et al transfer part of northwest 4-9-14 to W Wm Mc Donald for 2280. Chas R Fox sells to Nora A Barker part of northwest 34-9-14 for 3000. John Weir transfers two lots at West Union to Volney Mount for 220. Nathan E Wood sells to Kate Wood part of southwest 1-10-14 for 2500. Q Mark sells to Alice Hill land in 24-10-13 for 2336.32.
Two cases of smallpox have appeared in Paris and are under strict quarantine. The heat wave across northern cities has caused numerous deaths. The Indiana State Normal Library in Terre Haute dedicated its new building yesterday.
Several residents traveled to Urbana last Tuesday. Geo Adams and wife from Marshall visited Grandma Travioll on Sunday. Chas Stoclting and wife attended children's services at Asbury Sunday. I N Mesher and wife of Paris hosted James Wyrick and family. F Geible and wife with granddaughter from Terre Haute visited the Setzer family. Miss Alice Matthew and brother Harry entertained many young guests including Ora Maude Keiler Emma Goldia Lowe Nellie Anna Welsh Maggie Ethel Weaver Nora Stoelting Florence Liggett and Walter Welsh at dinner Sunday.
The Iliinois field reports a weekly production surge with Crawford County contributing the largest share though Crawford fields also yield more new wells. Tests across counties show some failures and developers weigh whether new pools will be tapped this season. Completions: Crawford 31, Lawrence 207, Clark 8, Marion 2, Morgan 1, Macoupin 1, Jasper 1, Richland 1, Jackson 1. total 50 55.
Ed Ryan received word that his son Paul, a railroad fireman for an American rubber and fruit company in Honduras, escaped jail after a fatal train accident. Paul fled to New Orleans on a fishing schooner and planned to head toward California, leaving his father relieved by his safe escape.
Geo Collins, a longtime Republican, announces another bid for Sheriff of Clark County subject to the Republican primary on Sept 16 1910. He recalls a prior loss to W G Lee of Parker township and pledges to support the successful candidate and work to serve the party and county.
Clarence Brene of West York and Miss Nettle Dawson of Paris wed at the minister H M Brooks home after obtaining a license in Paris. The ceremony noted for its novelty due to the bride and her sisters all being under four feet tall. The couple plan to reside in West York Indiana.
A county Sunday school celebration will be held in the city on July 4 at Prewett's grove. A parade begins at 9:30 with all county Sunday schools invited. Expect speeches and band music with prizes for parade participation and best decorated floats and flags. Further details will follow.
Telegrams report Theron Miller of Springfield died after taking chloroform to induce sleep. D B Miller received notice of his son’s death and traveled there with police chief, noting potential despondency over unemployment. Coroner rules death caused by chloroform used for medical purposes.
A Sunday afternoon fire sparked by a lightning strike damaged a tanker facility in Ohio. Fire crews reported 36 000 gallon casualties and authorities summoned contingency measures as flames were confined to the site.
At Kimlin church on Sunday June 26 a full day of events is listed including long services at the Local school with devotional by Mrs Maude Troughton and opening address by Mrs Otis Elliot. There are greetings from Mrs Sarah Kite of Casey and presentations by Walter McCrory followed by short talks and duets. A memorial service for Joshua Fish is noted along with a basket dinner and an afternoon program featuring Doing Things by George Shimel of Casey and a convention address by W L Perkins of Casey. Local pastor W H Washburn and Stella McCrory are listed as organizers.
George and Newton Tarble, Clark county brothers, form a famed battery for the Normal school and return from Swarthmore College. Newton starred as pitcher, winning ten of twelve decisions in fifteen games. George played left field and won batting honors for the Swarthmore team.
The First Evangelical Church of Marshall will hold Childrens Day Sunday evening at 7 45 with songs recitations and dialogues. Parents and friends are invited to attend and a missions offering will be taken. Zion Church Big Creek holds a preaching service Sunday at 10 30 June 26 1910 by pastor J Niteche.
Notice to property owners assessed for the Sixth Street paving. Assessments may be paid in full without interest up to July 1 1910. The Collector of Assessments may issue receipts in full for each payer. Officials warn of no further extensions and urge timely payment.
Letter from Terminal reports on Catalina race boats the Seas Bird and Sweetheart, local residents Marion Millis and Ida Mitchell, and news of a July 4 race to Honolulu. It notes busy National Lumber yard cargo handling, inaugurations of motor car service to Los Angeles, a through train from Salt Lake road, a new 118 seat motor car, and local real estate activity with rents ranging from 15 to 100 dollars monthly. It mentions farm produce prices and miscellaneous coastal life notes.
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