06 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1912
Page
1
A campaign stop in Martinsville drew a crowd as a governor touted prior promises on primary reform and civil service while avoiding discussion of swaterwax. The visit followed events in Casey with similar remarks and a focus on partisan cooperation and state charities.
Miss Nora Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Wan F Brown of Livingston wed Saturday evening. The Rev Martin pastor officiated at the M E church. The couple then traveled to their own home in Clinton where they had immediate preparations already made.
Harare Harlan of Marshall, born November 9, 1848, dies at home after a life in grocery, milling and drug trades. Survived by his daughter Mrs. James S. Griffith of Chicago and son Captain Edwin Harlan, with two grandchildren. Funeral from family residence Friday at 2:30 p m.
William Keys of Wabash township died suddenly last Friday night likely from paralysis stroke. He was born February 27 1835 in Breckenridge County Kentucky and married Nancy Cork in 1866. Survived by seven children including Andrew Keys F H Patton Nellie Keys and John Keys and several grandchildren. funeral held Sunday at 2 PM at the M W church in Livingston conducted by Rev. Charles E. Taylor.
Casey township farmer Bent Miller known as the people’s advocate announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent the thirty fourth senatorial district. He asserts his strong voter record, presence at legislative roll calls, and commitment to laws benefiting the masses.
A series of 20th century real estate transfers lists buyers and sellers including Raymond Crumlin to M Q Davison. Laura Cochenour to Ira D Clark. Ira D Clark to ReM Clark. Elizabeth Jackson to P B Jackson. Isaiah Lewis to Wm Pine. Simon Bradley to David Nash. M Lr Creasey to T O Fawley. James Hacker to Seymour Hurst. A B Bell to J W Roger. A A Chambers to J W Roger. Smith Colvin to Harry Connoun. Rosetta B Luckhaupt to Fannie M Luckhaupt. Lucinda Hays to J L Hays. F B Leseure to Seymour Hurst. AN Lee to L A Howe. B F Johnson to Henry Bohn. Elizabeth Jackson to R Nicol Jr. Rachel A Van Hoy to Seymour Hurst. W F Wood et al to W A Byram. N E Tingley to Amy Byramlis. W Ennis to N A Kitchen. Each entry specifies tract descriptions, cash amounts, and involved parties.
Thomas Wheeler aged 63 died after an illness that began Tuesday and led to an operation in Terre Haute on Wednesday. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Christian church. He was born in Oldham County Kentucky and moved to Clark County in 1879. He married Zelacor Z. Peck on January 8, 1880, and lived on a farm northeast of Marshall before moving to town four years ago. He leaves his wife one brother one sister and an adopted daughter Mrs Lawrence Scott.
George L. Myers died Monday evening at his home six miles northwest of the city after a long illness of dropsy and heart trouble. Services were held this morning at the family residence and interment in Marshall cemetery. He was 46 years of age and survived by his wife and three children.
John W. Lewis announces withdrawal from the Republican primary for State Senator citing party harmony and prior understanding that the county would not seek both lower house seats. He states friends circulated a petition and he partially consented before changing stance.
The Ohio Oil Co paid its 1911 taxes to Clark County Treasurer Tarman, boosting county revenue by 52 287 96. Townships listed include Auburn 479 773, Parker 483 388, Martinsville 5 628 92, Casey 42 506.26, Johnson 1 547.16, Douglas 78.88, Wabash 207.21, Orange 313.18, Westfield 134.59, York 0.77.
Darwin Evansville, 65, died Sunday after a surgical operation for cancer at a hospital. Survived by his wife and four children. Funeral services will be held at an unspecified place and time.
The list shows filed licenses for Homer W Kraemer of Anderson to Nannie Thompson of Wabash Benj B Higginbotham to Dora Buchanan both of Marshall Ben Waymire Chrisman and Emma Sweet Martinsville Frank Clements and Glenn McCro ry of West Union David Gideon and Belle Williamson both of West Union.
A man was arrested in Westfield on Friday for wife desertion after being absent for some time. Upon returning to Westfield he was taken into custody and brought to jail, with bail set to be posted or he remained in custody.
A terse plea from the Boys' Want Homes group seeks good homes for stray dogs. Volunteers warn of limited city assistance, urging residents to adopt or foster animals and report strays to authorities.
John E W Wayman state attorney Cook County and Republican gubernatorial candidate will visit Marshall tomorrow and speak in the court room at 3 p m to address voters and outline his platform.
The March term of the circuit court will convene next Monday under Judge Kimbrough. Only 16 common law and 24 chancery cases remain, with 14 involving divorce or maintenance. The docket lists multiple replevin, assumpsit, garnishee, and foreclosures along with several divorce actions.
Attorney General Stead ruled the state board of agriculture is a state institution and must follow the law requiring the state architect to draft plans and specifications for all state buildings. As a result about 200000 in improvements at the state fair grounds are likely delayed another year. State Architect Zimmerman was abroad. Lewis and Stube of Danville were engaged to draft the plans. Governor Denvveen refused to sign vouchers for the payments.
At Centralia the state farmers institute approved a parcels post law with no votes against. March 18 was designated as parcels post day and readers were urged to write to senators and representatives to show farmers where they stand on the issue. The article notes opposition is simply showing lawmakers their position.
A damaged OCR fragment offers a partial quote about someone named Joe and a reference to a surety acid E with unclear context. No dates or locations are readable.
Fragmented OCR text covers a township convention with Republican notes and names unreadable. It mentions dates and attendees in a vague, garbled form, suggesting a local political meeting with unspecified outcomes.
Marshall Republicans hold a convention at the Marshall courthouse on Saturday March 9 at 2 p m to nominate candidates for town clerk, assessor, collector and highway commissioner and to conduct other necessary business.
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