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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1927
Page
2
The article explains hydrophobia and rabies origins, notes animals that can be infected, and urges immediate safe isolation and veterinary care after a bite. It warns against relying on the mad stone and stresses watching a biting dog for disease evidence. It ends with a funeral mention for a Mill Creek resident and Rev. Bert Eckel at Ohio Chapel.
Adam Kile born April 27 1866 died March 6 1927 at age 61. He married Mary Ellen Koppler on December 25 1903 and had three children Lloyd Cleda and Her schel. Survived by two brothers Henry of Anderson township and William of Terre Haute and many relatives. His parents and wife predeceased him. He joined the Baptist church in youth.
Mary Horner daughter of Martin and Margaret Baggs died March 8 1927 aged 48 years 10 months 23 days after living most of her life in Wabash township later moving to Marshall where she resided 19 years She married Oscar Horner October 23 1907 and had one son Everett She joined Bethel church young and remained faithful She leaves husband son mother three brothers William Dan Albert all of Wabash three sisters Mrs Harry Macke Mrs Edward Reis ner and Mrs Edward Kiger plus many relatives and friends
Mrs Horner a devout Christian and neighbor is mourned. Funeral services conducted at the home by Rev Bert Eckles followed by burial in Marshall cemetery.
Maude C Strickler born April 13 1871 near Marshall died March 10 1927 aged 55 years 10 months 27 days She joined Zion Evangelical Church March 30 1907 and remained a member She suffered paralysis Feb 23 and died March 19 Survived by mother three half brothers Marion Edens Marquis Edens and Walter Edens plus many relatives Funeral at home before large congregation Interment Brick Cemetery south of Darwin Rev D A Kraft officiated
Madison H Sanders son of John Sr and Eth el Sanders was born May 5 1906 and died March 10 1927 at age 20 years 10 months 6 days after a lingering illness near Freedom. He lived most of his life nearby attended school there and endured lifelong disability with patience. His mother had preceded him in death in April.
A 1910 obituary notes a man survived by his father, stepmother, five half sisters, two half brothers, and one stepsister. The service was conducted by Rev. Bert Eckel and the body interred at Norton cemetery amidst a large circle of relatives and friends.
Sophia Finkbiner nee Mackey born August 10 1862 in Clark County died March 11 1927 aged 64 years 7 months 1 day. She married George Finkbiner December 9 1885 and had three children Foster Nelson Vern, with Nelson and Foster predeceasing. She joined Nether Winebrenner and later Zion Evangelical churches. In 1920 she and her husband moved to Marshall where she remained until death. She leaves husband Vern a granddaughter Ruth and brother John Mack at Oliver plus numerous relatives. Short service at home followed by funeral at Zion church.
Rev. D. A. Kroft led the service with assistance from Rev John Mungorf. Interment followed in the local cemetery after the services.
Local residents report moves visits and social events. The Marrs family moved to the Boyer farm on Friday while Nay and Richey households hosted and were visited. A Pleasant Hill school weiner roast occurred at Coleman Richey’s, with multiple Nay and Findley family members noted in visits and attendance.
Alma K Poorman as administratrix of Russell J Poorman deceased received court leave to sell the real estate. A public sale is set for April 2, 1927, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the East Door of the Court House in Marshall Illinois, following a county court order from Clark County.
Legal notice outlines two parcels in Section 17 and Section 20 Township 9 North Range 11 West Clark County Illinois. One tract contains 40 acres and the other about 0.5 acres. Purchaser must pay cash, assuming mortgage debt, with security and mortgage on the premises. Administratrix Alma Poorman signs with attorney S M Scholfield. Advertisement dated 1927.
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