Grand Jury Indicts Dozens in Circuit Court Actions
Circuit court heard 39 indictments this week with many certified to the county court. Charges include selling intoxicating liquor, carrying concealed weapons, larceny, rape, grand larceny, drunken driving, gaming, keeping disorderly house and transporting liquor. Divorces granted include Brimner, Hacker, Bean with cruelty, desertion, drunkenness. Gambling pleas reportedly filed but not yet on the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
WV. McDaniel
Milo Baker
William Gardner
Wilbur Jones
Andrew Lindsey
Oscar Miller
Herman Huey
Frank McDaniel
John Smith
Bert Whitson
Emil Garver
Vern Garver
Dana Manhart
Harry Freeman
Ivan Rogers
George Hanks
Albert Cook
Fred Craig
FE. Ww
icDaniel
Ed Walters
Grover Vance
Elmer ‘Vance
Otto Veach
Marcus Gilbert
Nelson Mundy
Frank Johnson
Buck Perdue
William Smith
True Bartlett
C. M. Brown
Harry Matteson
Dean Sebastian
William Ketchum
Charlies Bean
John H. Williams
America Williams
Gertrude Duran
Emma Davidson
Robert Davidson
West Union
Justice of the Peace
Francis Nay Struck by Train at Ferguson Crossing
St Louis authorities report Francis Nay a 16 year old Marshall Illinois schoolboy living with his mother at 403 Poplar Street Marshall was struck by a train at Ferguson Missouri while attempting to move out of the way. He sustained a serious scalp wound and a fractured right leg and was taken to the city hospital. Nay said Fred Remlinger and Shelton Davis were with him and they started toward Texas after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Marshall
Francis Nay
Texas
Jennie Hinkel
Poplar Street
Linois
Ward
Ferguson
W. Johnson
City Hospital
E. G. Harris
Nay
Fred Remlinger
Shelton Davis
Land Values Fall Eight Percent in Illinois Farmlands
Illinois farm lands dropped eight per cent in value over the past year. S. D. Fessenden, agricultural statistician, estimates March 1 1821 values per acre for Poor plow lands 106.48 dollars Good plow lands 199.66 dollars All plow lands 159.32 dollars All farm lands with improvements 1892 dollars without improvements 157.66 dollars. He notes crop production growth lags population rise and urges more small farms and intensive cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
S. D. Fessenden
Ilinois
Sianda
Fessenden
Doty Dry Goods Reorganizes Departments On Second Floor
Doty Dry Goods has moved its millinery and ready to wear sections to the second floor. A new work room was added in the southeast corner, the floor refinished, and new rugs laid. The changes will allow larger, more advantageous displays of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doty Dry Goods Company
Road work starts on north of Marshall awaiting right of way
Contractors funded by Kelly Brothers begin grading on the north Marshall road despite spring weather fears. Improvements include straightening two curves and adding a concrete culvert to ease access to a new bridge. Overhead bridge talks with Big Four await a decision while Heyworth Co stocks cement for a swift resumption when weather improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Hickman Din
Kelly Brothers
Harold Bright
John R. Hamilton
Hamilton
State Highway Department
Clark County
Public Utilities Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
James O Heyworth Company
Se&son
Baird Buys Marshall Grocery business from McGowan
Ben T Baird has purchased the corner grocery business from J W McGowan and took possession yesterday after negotiations. McGowan considers several propositions but has not decided on a course. Baird had previously surveyed prospects in Florida before returning to Marshall to start the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben T Baird
J W McGowan
Baird
Florida
Marshall
Township election results and local school news update
Primary results set for eight Clark county townships with candidates for county supervisor including retirees Lyman Thompson and N G Beeson. Marshall, Parker and York contest amid retirements. brother candidates in Douglas. Also St Patrick's party at high school with white elephant gifts and 60 students plus faculty. junior class set April play. school bulletin board and honor lists noted. debate planned with Paris High on labor unions impact April 1-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Anderson
Lyman Thompson
Frank Hutchens
Rep
John Boesiger
Dem
Auburn
Burns Hurst
William Hendrix
Douglas
Doc Hornbrook
Frank Myers
Charles Myers
Ind
Johnson
N. G. Beeson
Marshall
J. E. Millhouse
J. B. Millhouse
Jay Swern
Parker
I. N. Terrell
W. B. Berkeley
N. ‘Térrell
Sore Et Sy
Westfield
D. A. Lee
D. A Lee
York
J. E Clatfelter
Reno Shawler
Dr. C . Highsmith
St Patrick's
Lillie Spittler
Leo Hornbrook
Albert Sockler
Robertson
Reba Craig
Grand Turn
Marshall High School
Paris High School
United States
Big Fees From Autos
Springfield March 18 Receipts for automobile department fees for 1920 totaled 56 893 586 02, a sharp rise from 1919 s 3 262 176 57. Nearby counties and Cook county show license totals and vehicle counts for 1919 and 1920 with unsteady comparisons. Also includes a home fire at Pat O Rourke s farm destroying two barns with unknown cause and insufficient insurance to cover losses. Burial notice for William Plaskett of Terre Haute wife Sylvia Peck s brother shows funeral at Mrs Peck s home and interment at Marshall cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Automobile Department
Louis L. Emerson
Cook County
Cook
Clark
Coles
Crawford
Cumberland
Douglas
Edgar
Jasper
Fzichance
Illinois
Awrence
Pat O'Rourke
William Plaskett
Terre Haute
Sylvia Peck
Peck
Marshall Cemetery
Car Stolen in Terre Haute Police Advertise Missing Auto
Frank Lowe of West Union parked his car on Ohio street between Fourth and Fifth in Terre Haute Thursday and found it gone on his return. Terre Haute police advertise the missing vehicle which reportedly carried no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lowe
West Union
Terre Haute
Ohio Street
Fourth
Fifth
Dodging the Issue: Margaret Defies Dinner Punishment
Little Margaret dressed to avoid getting dirty and slid down a bank. Her mother ordered her inside and promised punishment after dinner. After dinner Margaret hid upstairs with dolls and refused to eat, fearing a whipping.
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Margaret
Monkey Wrench Misunderstanding on Dakota Road
A German traveler seeks a monkey wrench after an accident but is misled by a cowboy to a house that supposedly holds one. He encounters an Irish woman at a sheep ranch who corrects his joke, ending with a humorous misinterpretation about an elephant ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
New Hotel Planned in Marshall by Prominent Men
The Herald learns that several businessmen plan a new Marshall hotel with sites on West Main street in the Falley lot and at the northwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Main Street. They expect sharp business from roads to be built when concrete construction is finished.
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Herald
Marshall
Falley
West Main Street
Michigan, Avenue and
Main Street
Parents Teachers Meeting Forms Local Association
An organization of parents and teachers was formed at the courthouse Friday night. Officers chosen have not all been notified and details will come later. About one hundred parents and teachers attended.
Mail theft case ends with sentence for Roy Garrett
Roy Garrett appeared before the federal court in Danville and Marshall after being charged with pilfering mail at Marshall in December. The verdict sentenced Garrett to imprisonment and a fine. Garrett returned to Marshall following the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Garrett
Marshall
County Fair Dates Set Across Illinois This Summer
Illinois counties announce summer and fall fair dates led by B M Davison as director of agriculture. The Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs selects policies and allocates state funds of 110000 yearly, with premiums rising to over 150000. The State Fair runs August 1927, with Walter W Lindley and Davison coordinating a major exposition. Several counties schedule fairs from August 23 to September, including Clark Martinsville, Coles Charleston, Crawford Robinson, Cumberland Greenup, Edgar Paris, Jasper Newton, Richland, Wabash Mt Carmel, and White Carmi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
M. Davison
Len Small
Davison
Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs
Sinois
Walter W. Lindley
W. O. Ireland
Peoria
Division of State Fair
Coles County
Charleston
Crawford County
Robinson
Cumberland County Greenup
Edgar County
Paris
Wabash County
Mt Carmel
White County
Carmi
Masons Hold Special Convocation At Marshall Chapter
A special convocation of Marshall chapter Royal Arch Masons convened in the lodge room Friday with visitors from Paris and Robinson. The Royal Arch degree was given to Everett Murphy Chicago Vern J Jones Staunton Ind and Frank Kreimer Marshall. A supper followed at Congregational church with remarks from Arthur Poorman Rev Thomas and B E Core Robinson. The Marshall orchestra led by Velma Sullins performed a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Lodge
Paris
Robinson
Everett Murphy
Chicago
Vern J Jones
Staunton Ind
Frank Kreimer
Marshall
Congregational Church
Arthur Poorman
Thomas
B&. E. Core
English tourist asks how long to build New York landmarks
A newly arrived Englishman queries a newsboy about construction times at the American Surety Co. building, National Park Bank, and the Woolworth building. The boy notes two years for the first, about a year for the second, and a retort about the last, saying he wasn’t there last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
American Surety Co
National Park Bank
Assessors to Collect Agricultural Statistics in Illinois
Springfield reports that farm statistics schedules have been sent to county clerks under a 1919 act. The census tracks crops, livestock, orchards, and farm details to inform the public, not to affect taxes, aiding business, railroads, and price stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Division of Agricultural Statistics
State Department of Agriculture
General Assembly
Department of Agriculture
Hilinois
Examination sets record attendance for teachers certificates
The March 17-18 examination for teachers' certificates drew 48 applicants, a record attendance. Several schools hired for the spring term including Germany Minnie Barrett Jeff Davis Laura Helmer and Brick and Woodlawn. The county superintendent offers experienced teachers after April 1 and Charleston chosen as a future meeting site for the Eastern Wines division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bright
Germany
Minnie Barrett
Jeff Davis
Laura Helmer
Ohio
O C Shotwell
Iwines
State Teachers’ Association
Charleston
Noetine
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Call of the Great Outdoors
Licensesu
Ada
WM. Plaskett
O'Rourkes
Gar
Meee New Hotel
Prospect
Martinsville
Jasper County
Newton
Richland County
Otners
R A. Masons
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