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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
1
Judge W. Craig presided as grand jurors were sworn to truth and duty. The court emphasized investigations into open violations of liquor laws, bootlegging and adulterated spirits, and warned perjury as a serious offense with potential penalties.
The dedication program for the new M. E. Church outlines services at 10 a.m. with organ, hymns, prayers and readings led by Bishop McIntyre and Dr. Parr. An afternoon address by visiting pastors and a 7:30 p.m. musical program with a sermon are scheduled, followed by events through March 26 revival services led by Rev. B. K Towle.
A chaotic recount of last night’s temperance fight dominates the caucus scene with debates over candidates and leadership. The rally highlights tensions between reformers and defenders of the existing ticket as voters prepare for a hard-fought convention.
John Butland born October 31 1828 in Richland County Tlindis died February 24 1909 in Marstrail NL He married Jane Perkins in 1848 and they had eight children After her death in 1865 he married Harriet Perkins who died March 31 1904 in Marshall C He fathered four more children Albert and An Pie OE Kingery Kas CG G of Paris J C of Arcola His survivors include several children and many grandchildren with numerous relatives and friends mourning his departure
Bright skies greeted Marshall congregants at the dedication of the new Congregational church. Rev. Wm. W. Newell and Rev. Theodore Clifton led ceremonies, with Dr. Frank G. Smith preaching two sermons. The $24,860.04 building cost included a final $4,000 pledged.
Enthusiasm grows for a vast canal system connecting the Great Lakes to the gulf via the Wabash. Indiana waterways advocates argue a Lake Michigan to Wabash canal, with improvements to the river, would save costs and vastly increase traffic versus a route through Ohio.
After five hours the joint committee on the recount passed a motion giving Adlai E. Stevenson’s attorneys ten days to prepare and file a bill of particulars to determine if a prima facie case exists for a governor recount. Democratic leaders clashed with Governor Deneen’s counsel as the session closed amid denunciations and uproar.
Henry Musselman aged 82 died last Thursday in Paris from apoplexy. Born in Ohio he moved to Sagard county in 1861 and built a milling business amassing a substantial fortune. He served as treasurer of a local precinct and left a large estate in Edgar and Clark counties. The obituary notes his son Elbridge Musselman.
An article discusses tariff removal for crude oil and its effect on U S wells from Illinois to Oklahoma. It argues removal could devastate small and large oil producers by lowering prices, warns of widespread economic harm, and compares to earlier Beaumont field declines.
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