Livestock Survey Planned by Clark County Farm Groups
Clark County farm bureau and the Illinois Agricultural Association will conduct a livestock survey in the next ten days as part of a broader marketing program led by H. W. Mumford. The effort aims to provide exact data to stabilize markets, guide future plans, and aid reporting to farmers via localized collectors. Meetings are set in McKeen West Church area July 1 and at Liberty School Melrose and York townships July 2, with additional sessions July 7 at Moriah Johnson township.
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E. H. Walworth
Clark County
Knox
Henry
Illinois
Illnois
McKeen
Wabash
Liberty School
Melrose
York
Moriah
Johnson Township
Petition Drives West Road Completion From Marshall Farmers
Farmers west of Marshall Illinois circulate a petition to Governor Frank O Lowden urging the continuation and completion of the National Highway macadam road west of town. They protest the road’s yearlong closure and spring damage by a contractor, urging completion this year despite material delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Govermor Lowden
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Marshall West
Fourth of July fire danger urged for Illinois
State Fire Marshal John G Gamber calls for broad community action to conserve life and property as fires burn at high rates across the nation and Illinois. He warns of the economic impact of fires on housing and prices and urges strict safety around fire works and vigilant supervision of children. West Union restaurant changes noted with L E Tolbert and Horace Crumlin taking over Spangler cafe and planning improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
John G Gamber
United States
Ilinois
L. E. Tolbert
Horace Crumlin
Spangler
West Union
Tolbert
Keifer Drug Company
First Methodist Sunday Schedule and Activities
The church lists a 9:30 Sunday school with Centenary Offering and special interests, 10:46 morning worship titled Righteousness Exaceth a Nation, Epworth League at 7:00 with patriotic program, and 8:00 evening worship on the west lawn. Dr. W. D. Fairchild of Mattoon will preach. If rain, services move indoors. Prayer meetings and Bible study Wednesday at 8:00. official board meeting at 8:40. W. FMS meets Friday with Mrs George Adams on West Main Street. Raymond Powers, Pastor. Tuesday evening meetings at 6:00. Al ara welcome. In Pythian Mheabre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
W. D. Fairchild
Mattoon
Sinots
Social Union
W.fms
George Adams
Raymond Powers
July 5 Picnic in Marshall hosted by Chamber of Commerce
The Marshall Chamber of Commerce plans a community picnic at Meehling’s Grove on Monday afternoon July 5. Businesses close at noon to allow attendance with rides from the square at 2:30 for those without transport. Ice cream and water will be sold and a program with talks by E H Walworth and Captain Arthur Poorman, a band concert, and games is scheduled, including rope pulling and horse shoe contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Meehling’s Grove
Marshall
Chamber of Commerce
E H. Walworth
Clark County
Arthur Poorman
Dick Morton
B G. Whitlock
C F Behner
Buel Morris
Mrs Schwanecke Joins Rising City Dry Goods Force
Mrs I P Schwanecke formerly of Marshall has joined George Nycum Dry Goods in Rising City Nebraska bringing Clark county merchandising experience. Rising City residents are praised for the move. Marriage licenses listed for several couples including Justin Harlan Emma Marvin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. P. Schwanecke
Marshall
George Nycum
Rising City
Nebraska
Schwanecke
Clark County
Real Estate Transfers Summary
Real estate transfers listed include Nettle Thompson to Asahel Ben neth for 4 acres valued at 2000 dollars. W F Rush to J H Garver for 40 acres at 4000 dollars. Phidiila Long to Whifo Oil Co for 19 acres valued at 500 dollars. Wm M Rogers to Albert C Wei for land in Martinsville at 200 dollars. Edna Berhett to Gertrude Duran for a Marshall lot at 1 dollar. Lewis Marvin to L Ruben for a Marshall lot at 1 dollar. John Wier to B F Johnson for Marshall lots at 1 dollar. George Weaver to J G Ditzen berger for a Casey lot at 700 dollars. J S Arvin to L B Newman for land 36 acres at 500 dollars. Sarah FP Coday to Willard Payne for 40 acres at 2400 dollars. Hattle Greanlse to Robert Greentea for 5 acres at 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettle Thompson
Asahel Benneth
W. F Rush
J H. Garver
Phidiila Long
Whifo Oil Co
Wm.m. Rogers
Albert C. Weiland
Martinsville
Edna Berhett
Gertrude Duran
Lot Marshall
Lewis Marvin
L. Ruben
Marshall
John Wier
B. F. Johnson
George. Weaver
J. G. Ditzenberger
Casey
J. S. Arvin
L. B Newman
Sarah FP
Coday
Willard Payne
Hattle
Greanlse
Robert Green
Firecracker Disaster Near Madison Garage Causes Injuries
George Shad was burned in the face and eye when a firecracker tossed from an upstairs window at a Madison garage exploded as he bent to pick up a paper. Frank Gunder pleaded guilty before a judge and paid $1000. The injury was serious and could lead to further updates on the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shad
Madisan
Frank Gunder
Sa. Craig
Shad
Sunday School Convention at Dennison Church July Fourth
The Sunday school convention meets at Dennison church Wa bash township starting 9 0 a m with a full program led by Superintendent and several speakers. A carnival by Routledge Mohr Reynolds arrives, tents setup around Marshall square, snakes act by Charles Sullins attracts crowds.
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Dennison Church
Wabash Township
Baxter and Leta Sherman wed at Casey home
Oliver L. Baxter and Leta Sherman of Casey married at the home of Rev. P. R. Powers Friday at 11:00 a.m. Miss Sherman graduated from Marshall township high school in 1912. The couple will reside in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver L. Baxter
Leta Sherman
Casey
P. R. Powers
Montana
Harding Birthday Ties to Father in Marion Ohio
The article notes Senator Warren G Harding born on the Harding family birthday in Marion Ohio with the election date set for November 2 when he turns 65. It also reports Davison injuring himself after sleepwalking and visits from Mrs Clara Lowe and Mr Mrs Johnson household guests.
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Warren G. Harding
George T. Harding
Marion
Ohio
Clara Lowe
Spiceland Ind
C R. Johnson
Prosperous West Union area sees strong harvest and social notices
In Clark county West Union shows busy streets as harvest peaks with wheat yields from five to twenty bushels per acre and crops for oats corn and hay progressing well. Local social scene notes a surprise visit at Mrs Saiter’s home with gifts and a list of attendees. A drowning scare ends with rescues by Warren Smith who saved John Dawson at the apple trees pool. this marks his fifth rescue in four summers.
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Clark County
West Union
Timothy
Weat Union
John Dawson
Apple Trees
Warren Smith Dawson
Smith
Warren Smith
Wyrick Weaver Reunion Draws 225 In Wabash
The Wyrick Weaver reunion was held at Ed Wyrick's home in Wabash with about 225 attendees. A lawn dinner was served. morning speaker Wm. McDonald of Terrefiante addressed the crowd and Olen R Clements spoke in the afternoon.
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Wyrick Weaver
Ed Wyrick
Wabash
Wm. McDonald
Terrefiante
Olen R Clements
By Rymas Household Goods Return to Storage in Terre Haute
The Byram household goods, seized by Mrs Byram from the city last week without W A Byram’s knowledge, were brought back to Marshall and later released. They are now stored in Terre Haute awaiting Mr Byram’s orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Byram
Mickie Says There’s a Business Push in Audience Note
A fragmented line from a 1920s column urges someone to recruit an ad writer. It mentions calling the office for speedy ad writing help and references Winn and a prompt five minute turnaround. The page includes garbled dialogue and suggestions to advertise.
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Wale Ang
Cement shortages loom in Marshall district highway work
A telegram from the Marshall Chamber of Commerce reports cement shipments to the Marshall district for the National Road are proceeding but warns that further supply is needed immediately. Officials note Interstate Commerce Commission rules limit freight movement, slowing progress and reducing expected summer work.
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Marshall Chamber of Commerce
C. E.willams
B. G. Whitlock
H. M. Dewey
Marshall
Springfield
Iil
Illinois
Bennet
Marshall Contractors
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marshall, Il
G. D Sutton
Guy Lowden
Ill
Bradt
Highway Department
Livingston
Department
Cemert
Heyworth
Bom Davison
State Fair
Sprague
Casey
Subscriptions Urgent Notice From The Mairsei All Herald
A notice warns subscribers their paper may expire without payment. It urges mailing a $3 check to continue delivery of the home county paper and warns that nonpayment could lead to legal action.
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Mairseiall Herald
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Farm Bureau
Seek West Road Construction
Fey
West Union Business Change
George Graham’s
George Graham
West York
James Graham
Nathan Graham
Charles Graham
Bert Graham
Purt Graham and
Faily
James ™ Able
Joe Decker
Casey Graham
American Legion’s
American Legion
Marshall Durng
Pythian Theatre
Post
Marshall Banks
First Methodist
Christian Science
Alara
Pythian
iMarshall
Myrtle Prine
Don Prine
John Prine
Kickapoo
Prine
Justin Harlan
Emma Marvin
Marshall Harry C. Longenecker
Gordon Ohio
Hannah EB. Mundorf
Marshall Oliver L. Baxter
Leta BE. Sherman
Casey Claude Hogue
Opal Vinzant
Willard R. Hodgers
West Terre Haute
Ethel Clare
Victor Elliott
Lucille Fancher
Firecracker
Dennison
J. Q. Snedeker
L. B Anderson
J L Mitchell
Johnnie Hawker
Jo W Adams
Rev Hicks
Russell Stockwell
Sloan
Will Engish
Kingdom
T A Cunningham
Jil May
Grant Crumlin
Irts
Routledge
Mohr & Reynolds Carnival Company
Charles Sullins
North Side
Baxter
Sherman
Harding
Davison
John Davison
George Baird
Robert Baird
Shreveport
Anne Baird
Down West Union Way
Mrs. Saiter
Henry Saiter
Su Parsons
Aeady
Mrs Saiter
George Finkbiner
Abe Finkbiner
Emma Finkbiner
Wm Saiter
Frank Geisert
Katherine
Dorothy Geifsert
Herman and Granville
Clarence Parsons
Harold Edens
Wm Cork
Herman Fawley
David
Elmer
Clara Fawley
Rudolph Kuhn
Edward Saiter
Ben Fawley
Clements
Byram's Goods
Mickie
Eugene Sprague
Wes
Beram
Short Sprague
James Davis
Short
Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Marshall Sales
Odd Fellows
Clarksville
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