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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1923
Page
1
Springfield reports a pause in Illinois state politics as Republicans and Democrats spar over committee appointments and investigations. Lawmakers discuss coal regulation, inheritance tax reform, and the eight hour law for women while Governor Small tightens security amid threats.
Robbers forced entry last night at the Oliver general store housing the post office and pried open the front door to steal about $50 from the safe and possibly stamps. The loss amount is not yet confirmed as the safe was opened by twisting the knob and no merchandise was taken. Postmaster Lee travelled to Paris to report the robbery to the postal department. an earlier attempt to force the front door of another store failed.
Mrs. Mariah W. Rogers, 87, wheelchair bound for two years, died at Paris hospital at 7 00 Tuesday morning after a brief illness with diphtheria. She was formerly Mariah Sheid, widow of Lemuel Rogers who died in May 1894, and had lived on the same farm east of Oliver since 1856 except for the last two years. Survived by three of four children Irvin Rogers of Paris Clarence Rogers east of Oliver and Mrs Jennie C Hair near Oliver. Funeral from Irvin Rogers home at 3 00 Wednesday afternoon, Rev A A Gill officiating. Burial in Edgar Cemetery.
The article outlines a forthcoming football schedule starting this fall with open dates and league games including Robinson Paris Clinton Georgetown Wiley Willow Hill and Thanksgiving Casey. It also notes birthdays within the Maurer family with several ages and dates listed and praises the Maurer family’s prominence in the county.
Voter activity appears gradual as townships prepare for Tuesday elections. Some townships have only one office on the ballot, while Wabash township and others may not hold any election at all.
The Marshall Shipping Association directors in a quarterly meeting initiate plans to lease land buy a scale and build a weigh site with an automatic loading chute to modernize stock handling. The move aims to boost farmer profits and county progress as the shipper reports higher sales and new members. The group backs tuberculosis eradication efforts and notes anticipated premiums from packers once the county is declared clean, potentially yielding $8,400 yearly for hog raisers.
Chamber of Commerce discussed plans for the Shrine Caravan of 400 automobiles due to pass through town on May 28. Pictures will be taken of the event and Taele Joe Cannon is expected to attend to help celebrate. A committee was appointed to make arrangements.
Fred Moore has received notice of his appointment to oversee the registration of young men for the summer training camp at Camp Custer Michigan. He notes about 80 boys from the county attended last year and expects many to go this year.
Hannah Ferry of Marshall died Saturday morning at 54. Funeral held Monday at St Marys Church with burial in Catholic Cemetery. Harry Dailey known as Cappy Dailey, 46, died in Gary Indiana. body returned to Marshall for 10:00 a.m. funeral and Marshall Cemetery burial. Mrs Levi Gerwood, 47, died Tuesday. funeral at her northwest Marshall home at 1:00 p.m. with burial in Ziegler Cemetery.
Babson praises the mountain states from Montana to parts of Texas for rugged character and independence. He notes their chief industries cattle and sheep raising mining lumbering and fruit farming while acknowledging mounting sectional difficulties. The piece cites George Horace Lorimer and hints at continued discussion on page 12.
Five derailed cars on an east bound freight derailed east of Martinsville after a broken wheel caused a crash. Groceries and meat including pork chops were strewn down an embankment. No injuries reported.
Washington March 24 William Jennings Bryan travels to Kansas to search for an unknown Democratic nominee in 1924 He favors William A Ayres of Wichita a progressive and ardent critic He is a former three term House member and was swept from office in 1920 Bryan outlined the nominee must not be a tool of Wall Street and need not be well known An editorial in the Commoner endorses Ayres meeting his specs
Parents and teachers met at the high school Friday evening with about 150 in attendance. Prof. F G Edwards presided in the president's absence, and Mrs Frank Jett of Terre Haute could not attend due to illness. Miss Glenora Morris led community singing and the freshmen class performed a pantomime based on Riley poems. A mock debate on Short Hair vs Long Hair was staged by Ralph Knipe, Milton Dickens, Duane Prust, and Duncan Schwanecke, followed by the high school glee club. Other officers listed include vice-presidents Mrs Sam Prevo Sr and Mrs Charles Brandenstein and secretary Mrs V G Young.
Marshall local improvements board held a Friday hearing at city hall on sewer work for the south district and a pedestal lighting plan. Most speakers opposed both, citing impact on property and the Golden sewer line, with costs estimated at two dollars per front foot for square property. The public improvements committee postponed sewer action for further study, while backing the pedestal lighting plan with Burnett voting no. The resolution goes to the city council Monday night.
Miss Ora Weir won first prize of 25 dollars in a contest by Miller-Wohl for the best full page advertisement for the store’s first anniversary. University of Illinois girl students competed, with Marshall winning earlier alongside Miss Weir, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Weir.
Mrs. Tina Cole of the Clark County Tuberculosis Association notes strong local support for the fight. In Christmas sales 41 039 seals brought 410.39 in receipts with 160.00 in health bonds and 10.00 from individuals, total 580.39. One fourth went to the state, leaving 420.29 for county work after 15.00 expenses. The state received 145.10.
Springfield Illinois March 22 The Department of Highways announced bids to be received April 13 for about 148.75 miles of pavement and six bridges to be completed this year. Work will cover Christian, Henry, Montgomery and Sangamon counties.
Danville reports the cigar manufacturers association of New York presented the 28 inch long, one foot circumference Hav ana grown cigar to Uncle Joe Cannon. The five pound plus cigar arrived in a hand made cedar box with a special stamp on both box and wrapper.
Circuit Court completed three weeks of decisions with Susie Hart of Paris having her larceny case dismissed after a new trial was granted. Pearl Smith pled guilty to burglary and received 1 to 3 years. Harry McCarty, 20, got reform school time. Divorces granted to multiple women including Harriet Scott and Agnes Robinson.
The B. W. Cafeteria was sold this past week by Miss Blanche Williams to Everett Bonham a experienced restaurant man and merchant of Jacksonville Florida Bonham took charge Thursday morning.
Dr E R Crossley of Chicago wed Miss Ann C Hartung of Keil Germany in Marshall at 1 00 p m March 26. Rev Clark S Thomas officiated at the groom’s mother Mrs J R Crossley home. The bride is the daughter of Enoch L Hartung. The groom is a Marshall High School and Northwestern Medical College graduate practicing in Chicago. The couple will reside in Chicago and plan a summer visit to Mrs Crossley’s estate near Keil.
A batch of marriage licenses is recorded showing Ralph Fischer 20 and Virginia Shake 18 of Terre Haute among couples including Charley Larsson 48 and Fay EB Daily 16 in Marshall and John Moore 45 Oliver to Milla El ledge 32 Oliver. Other pairs include John Nicol 25 York township to Delphia Jackson 20 Anderson township and Mabel Willen 19 Terre Haute with Thomas Graham 21 Terre Haute.
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