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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
1
The article outlines upcoming teacher examinations in April and board actions in March including changes in school district boundaries, grant allocations, and the renewal of certificates. It notes requirements for a second grade certificate renewal and mentions openings for teachers in multiple districts along with resignations and staffing needs.
The church lists a full schedule for the coming Sunday and week. Morning worship at 10 45 followed by Interchurch World Movement music and a 6 30 Epworth League meeting. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 with special musical numbers. Various gymnasium classes, meetings, and choir rehearsals are planned with Rev Black leading the evangelistic service and Pastor P Raymond Powers urging all to attend and support church work.
Columbus Elliott, who lived three miles north of Casey, died Friday evening while doing chores in the hay mow. He went up to throw down hay for the horses and was found dead when he did not come down.
A regional road project aims to shorten the Chicago to St. Louis route by nearly 30 miles with a new highway from Oliver to Big Creek. Supplies slow, delaying southward progress as James U Heyworth Company begins work. Paris plans celebration on completion with a bag event. Marshall awarded two state highways.
Michael Honderich died at home on March 2 at age 79 years 2 months 22 days. Born in Ohio, he leaves children Annie Honderich Marshall Adam Honderich Indianapolis and Annie Junker Meansville Indiana. Survived by 16 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren 1 brother and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held from United Brethren church the following Thursday at 2 000 p m with Rev N E Roger of Vermillion assisted by Rev J L Pehium.
A disrupted report notes John W Lewis sold 80 acres for 8000 dollars and drew sharp criticism from friends for a 20 per acre price. The dispute centers on perceived undervaluation and concern over the seller's handling of the farm and a nearby baby carriage incident.
A series of property transfers records numerous buyers and sellers including Hyerett I Morgan to George F Burkett for 20 acres at 26-11-13 for 1200 dollars and William Veach to Joseph Hutchison for 90 acres at 19-11-11 for 11 250 dollars. Other deeds show land and lot transfers with varied acreages and prices across Martinsville and Marshall.
The West Virginia House approved a suffrage amendment to the federal constitution by a 40 AT vote, but the Senate refused to reconsider its prior rejection by 13 and the amendment fails in the state. Nationally, 33 states have ratified with seven undecided, including Connecticut Delaware Florida Louisiana North Carolina Tennessee Vermont and possibly others. The outlook varies by state with North Carolina viewed as hopeful and Florida and Louisiana seen as unlikely. Meanwhile debates continue on a broader international loan for Germany with skepticism from American bankers over backers and congressional support.
J W Fredenberger Ed Renner William Abel and John L Hawker attended the state threshermen s annual meeting at Peoria. Highlights include efforts to launch the Illinois Threshermen s Mutual Insurance Company for power machinery protection and discussions on how better highways may affect tractor and steam engine use. Concerns arose about operators being hindered by improved roads.
The public library will be open at night only on Monday Friday and Saturday for three nights next week. It will not open at night on Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday. Night hours will end at 6 o'clock instead of 5 30. The library will continue afternoon hours all week by order of the Library Board.
Circuit Court opened with fraud jurors reporting six indictments late last night and others expected this morning. Petit jurors were dismissed until next week. Judge John H. Marshall presides. Routine work dominated supervisors meeting as Clark county opened civil service exams for road supervisor candidates George Lafferty Harry Davis Wilber Moore J W Mitchell and Roy Wells. Assistance for circuit clerk office approved at 100 for two months. Bruce D Evans honored for service as retiring chairman. Fleming R Black praised for county clerk work. American Legion's Thru Hell and Back drew a packed audience at the Pythian Theatre to fund local headquarters plans and the county post will meet Friday to finalize arrangements.
Nancy C. Draper died February 24 1920 at age 74 8 7 at her home. Wife of Pliny Draper she leaves one son Charles of West York one brother and other relatives and friends. She lived a Christian life and was a kind mother.
Mrs Dorothy Kasemeyer wife of Fred Kasemeyer died at her home in Indiana near the Illinois border at 4:00 a m yesterday. Funeral will be Thursday at 11:00 a m from the residence. She was born November 25 1849 and leaves two sons and two daughters. Also notes marriage licenses for four couples and a Farm Bureau executive committee monthly meeting held at the courthouse Monday morning.
Ohio river wolves appear in Gallatin county while Freeport bands unite under Roberta Gibler. In Chicago tenants organize against rent hikes as Bloomington farms show $4 000 000 in deals. Will County doctors oppose whisky use. corps of notable deaths and civic actions fill the state brief.
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