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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1924

Page

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Illinois Farm Bureau backs McNary-Haugen plan in Chicago meeting

Illinois farm bureau leaders from eight counties met in Chicago on March 6 to study relief legislation. They unanimously endorsed the McNary-Haugen bill, urged Illinois members of Congress to support it and oppose the Williams bill. President BH Thompson of the Illinois Agricultural Association was authorized to lobby in Washington. The plan would restore farmers purchasing power by a government buys surplus and issues scrip, with emphasis on fair trading with other industries.

Snedeker Clark ‘County Farm Bureau Illinois Farm Bu‘reas Chicago Ilinois Agricultural Association Congress McNary-Haugen Illinois Packers’ and Stockyards Act Cooperative Livestock ‘Commission Thompson Quincy Association Washington

The Past Remains Unburied in Troubling History

A terse observation notes that unresolved events from history linger and resist being laid to rest. It reflects on how past troubles continue to influence present memory and discourse.

Prospects of New Federal Building at Marshall

Rumors say a public building bill will be introduced in Congress this session, likely authorizing a new federal building at Marshall. Congressman Holaday of Illinois reports progress on a bridge bill over the Kankakee river at the Illinois Indiana line. He also proposes a deportation clause for aliens convicted of law violations, with a decision pending on whether to attach it to the Johnson Immigration bill or push as a separate measure. The immigration bill could reach House consideration within ten days.

Marshall Wm. P. Holaday Illinois Holaday House of Representatives Kankakee River Indiana Kankakee County Lake Newton Committee On Immigration and Naturalization

Paris Symphony Orchestra Delights Marshall Audience

A fair sized crowd attended a benefit concert for the Marshall Chamber of Commerce in the Congregational Church. The Paris Symphony Orchestra performed mostly classical pieces with Fern Rawley Safford delivering two exceptionally beautiful piano solos accompanied by the orchestra.

Marshall Chamber of Commerce Congregational Paris Symphony Orchestra Fern Rawley Safford

Junior Class Presents A Full House Play At High School

The Marshall township high school junior class stages A Full House at Pythian theater on April 10 and 11 with a cast including Parkes An English servant Roy Baird Susie from Sioux City a maid Ruth Greene Ottily Howell a bride Doris Wallis Miss Winnecker aunt of Ottis Irene Carpenter Daphne Charters Ottilys sister Augusta ONeal Nicholas King a Stranger Milton Dickens Ned Penbroke an only son Diuncan Schwanecke George Howell Bridegroom Herman Geisert Dougherty a Police Sergeant Ray Kannamacher Jim Mooney a policeman Creal Clark Clancy another Austin Claypool Mrs Fleming who owns the apartment Louise Alford Vern Vernon a show girl Ruby Hurst Mrs Pembroke from Boston Dorothy Dean. The play is lively and humorous by Fred Jackson.

Marshall Township High School Pythian Theater Parkes—An Roy Baird Susie Sioux City Ruth Greene Ottily Howell Doris Wallis Miss Winnecker Ottis Irene Carpenter Daphne Charters Ottily Augusta O'Neal Nicholas King Milton Dickens Ned Penbroke Diuncan Schwanecke

Blues Aer 40 Flame to Ace McGlain

Compact stray OCR fragment mentions Blues, Flame, Ace McGlain, 3 percent, Meocant, Earl P, De Ke 28, Westfield, Merle E, Sunder 23. No clear event or full names.

Ace McGlain

Hurstis Elected County Highway Superintendent by Ballot

The county board, in session at the courthouse, chose Nick Hurstis as highway superintendent after a ballot vote of 12 to 3. Harry Davis withdrew. three exam applicants were deemed eligible: Harry Davis, Nick Hurst, and J. E. Dawson. The bond for Pearl Garver as county farm superintendent and J. W. Fridenberger as county collector were approved.

County Board of Supervisors Court House L. H. Johnson Highway Department Springfield Harry Davis Nick Hurst J. E. Dawson Davis Board of Supervisors Hurst Pearl Garver J. W. Fredenberger Durner Lee Charles Stepp Marshall Township Reynolds Bridge Marshall Dock Hornbrook Anderson Grand Turn Martinsville Wabash York Auburn Johnson Orange N. Bennett Green Robinson Crossing West Union Robinson's Darwin Westfield Thompson Hammond Jesse Smith Casey

Circuit Court Opens as Grand Jury Returns Six Indictments

The March term of circuit court began with the grand jury returning six indictments including three for Marshall men. Bonds posted in burglary larceny and liquor cases, several cases set for March 17, and multiple dismissals and settlements followed. Several divorce and foreclosure actions were resolved or scheduled, with judgments and forfeitures noted.

Marshall John Daniels Edward Pearce Frank Daniels Carl Geheb Arlie Perdue Clyde Cline The People Cecil Low Fred Remlinger W. D. Dooley Wm. D. Dooley Henry Dooley the People Frank Bennett Harry Prust Ralph Johns D. M. Ferry & Co D. EB. Sawlers J. W. Adams Pennsylvania Railroad Vandorf Gray and Arch F. Nuttall Indiana News Company C.B. Lowe Etta Horowitz John H. Estes Morris M. Morowitz H. J. Buxbaum John Huckaba Richard Duran W. A. Williams H. J Buxbaum Add Lester Drum Martha L. Siler Sarah J. Drum Bill National Bond and Investmentompany Burl Medsker Replevin

Hilakos Candy Kitchen Installs New Fountain

The Hilakos Candy Kitchen has installed a new fountain of the latest design with modern improvements. They also plan further building improvements in the near future.

Hilakos Candy Kitchen

Judge Raymond Addresses Court, Focuses on Corn Products

Watseka judge C. W. Raymond, Republican candidate for Congress, spoke Monday at the courthouse. He urged turning corn into table sugar to aid farmers, opposed high taxes, noted tax growth from 9 million to 18 million, praised farmers for national prosperity, and supported adjusted compensation for service members.

C. W. Raymond Watseka Congress Court House Raymond Arthur Poorman Illneis

Heavy March Snow Disrupts Travel Across Area

A heavy snowstorm covered the area from Sunday into Monday leaving about six inches of wet snow on the ground. Traffic slowed with buses delayed and many cars in ditches. By Tuesday the sun helped clear sidewalks while light snowfall resumed yesterday.

Woodmen Lodge Supper Attracts Large Crowd

Funeral services for Bruce Reynolds former resident of Oliver were held at the Oliver Methodist Church with burial in Forsythe Cemetery. Born in Clark county 48 years ago he died at his brother’s home near Barton. He leaves a widow and two children, three brothers Thomas D Oren R Luther, and two sisters Mrs. Forsythe and Mrs. Zimmerly.

Paris Ill Bruce Reynolds Oliver Forsythe Mr. Reynolds la Sallie Luther Reynolds Borton Clark County Marshall Belle Harding Thomas D Oren R Luther Barton A. A. Forsythe Ed Zimmerly

Oak Park Woman to Hold School of Instruction

Grace Simmons of Oak Park will conduct a school of instruction today for the Western State chapter of Marshall as the chapter halts.

Oak Park Wioman Nys Grace Simmons Osk Park Baestern Statelhapter Marshall

Collins Drug Store Raided Over No State Permit

State authorities say Collins Drug Store lacked a state permit to sell whiskey for 1923 or 1924. County officers with city police raided the shop. bonded whiskey and bottles tied to white mule were seized. Owner Doc Collins arrested on two counts after bond posted. forged patron list rumored by officials.

Collins Everett Connelly Doc” Collins George Hurst Edwin Clapper Chirk County

Robber Sentenced and Confession Reveals City Drug Store Heist

Earl Powers, recently convicted in Terre Haute for robbery, wrote a confession detailing the gang’s activities. The statement, received by the Terre Haute circuit judge, describes nearly a dozen holdups including the City Drug Store in Marshall.

Earl Powers Terre Haute Court iMarshall

Former Marshall Resident Wins Legion Song Contest

Mrs Don Winterrowd formerly of Marshall and now of Findlay Ohio won the American Legion song contest. She wrote the words to Take Me Back to Loves Garden with music by Tell Taylor of Findlay. The song was performed during the Frolics of 1924 Legion show in Findlay.

Marshall Don Winterrowd Findlay Ohio American Legion

The Heralds Addition List Subscriptions Added This Week

The Herald lists new or renewed subscribers from Monday to Saturday. Names include Joe R. Cline, Fred Wallis, John Reynolds, Amanda Melton, Marie Stewart, Ruth Knipe, Prof. F. G. Edwards, Mrs. H. W. Mitchell, and many others with addresses and notes of renewal or new enrollment.

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Farm Bureaus Q. Snedeker Illinois Agricultural Association Mickie Holiday Nick Hurstis O. BE. Tarman & Co Benjamin H. Stephenson John Kasserman Etta Ping D. E. Sowers Wabash Valley Transit Company Ben Stephenson John Poffinbarger C. B. Low Assumpsit Scudamore Bros Fred Garver W. C. Turner Waterloo Oil and Chemical Works, Inc Alice Cooper Sheridan Cooper Alice Trefz Levi W. Hewitt Martha Jane Hewitt Margaret P. Nicol Charles A. Guyer Ruby Wollard Eugene Wollard Grace EB. Smith Everett E. Sl Ilinois Woodmen’s Lodge Woodmens Lodge Woodmen’s Hall Clark Gounty Collins Drug Store Fis
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