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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1928
Page
2
A 73 year old congressman Martin B Madden dies after 22 years in the House and chairmanship of the Appropriations Committee. The piece comments on the burdens of public life and the toll it takes, noting public service, honors, but also death.
A magazine calls flapperism dead though a modest successor is rising. A sentimental tale recounts Thomas Merritt of Blanchard reuniting with boyhood friends after 45 years, funding a town celebration, gifts, and a Duluth home visit, before pneumonia ends his plan. His son now carries the plan forward as tribute to his hometown.
In days gone by Darius LeGore was reappointed by Judge Davis as Master in Chancery bond set at $15 000 with Daniel LeGore A M Payne Lyman Booth Wm T Martin and A H Kester as security. G W Harper of the Robinson Argus visited the city last Friday. Dr S Jumper of Darwin has leased Mrs McDonalds house and moved to town. Richard Belt MD formed a medical partnership with Dr Prewett per a card elsewhere. H C Howell Esq united in matrimony in Parker township on the 21st inst. Robert J Stewart and Miss Judith Gilbert of this county.
Ed Wright improves his wagon yard and stable in steps as business grows and patrons increase. Ward Peck’s two frame houses near Van depot burned yesterday afternoon in an unknown fire. residents James Roark and Armstrong the saw mill man survived with most furniture saved. Wm Shaw’s woods lot was scorched and fences damaged. both houses insured. Nearby cash callers included Iredell Evans Norman Hunter Stephen Applegate and W P Hickman.
Buddie, a skilled workman, will satisfy in all cases at Wm Farris bicycle repair shop in Fox Bros fish market. He offers bicycle supplies, wheels for sale and rent. In local news, correction on Newton voting error shows Red liquor remains. Greenup is the only county town where saloons can flourish. James H Hackett and Miss Huldah Davison wed last Thursday. Dr N B Devol reports a peach bloom bearing three peaches, a rare trifecta from a single flower.
Twenty years ago a colt with three doglike feet and a single hoof attracts notice at Vincennes. Joe Forbeck and carpenters rush James Kerr’s new North Franklin street residence. A school election yields 291 votes with many ladies voting. The four room south side school addition costing 8000 dollars passes 262 to 17, Dr Bradley is president, J W Lewis and F H Hillman join the board, building work to start and finish by September opening.
J Ogden O hair prominent Edgar county farmer was killed Monday when struck by an automobile driven by Charles G Walsh of Kansas City part of a Detroit car tour. O hair was 70. Robert Geisert named regular carrier rural route No 2 starting about May 2. Arthur Clatfelter, recently at Camp Hancock visited relatives. telegraphed orders send him to Ft Oglethorpe Ga. Olen Clements spoke at Pleasant Grove school house and, with Prof Harnish and Fenton Mathews, sold 4000 dollars in Liberty Bonds.
Public notice announces a public auction of Clark County Illinois real estate under a 1928 chancery foreclosure decree. The property includes 30 acres in section 30 township 12 north range 12 west, description detailing eastern 20 acres of the southwest quarter and nearby lines. Sale set for June 1 at 2 PM at the east door Marshall courthouse, cash terms.
In the March term 1938 of the State of Illinois Clark County chancery foreclosures are announced. Master in chancery I H R Snavely will conduct the sale at noon on Friday June 1. The decree was entered March 14 1928 in the case ee Ogle against Ruth M Beltz et al.
In memory of Brother Mike Behner who died April 19, 1928. Once again death hath summoned a Brother Odd Fellow, and the golden gateway to the Eternal City has opened to welcome him to his home. He has completed his work in the eternal lodge.
Eureka Lodge No 64 I O O F Marshall Illinois drapes its charter in mourning for thirty days in memory of a beloved brother. The resolutions commend his faithful service to the Mystic Order and send condolences to his family. Committee members BLUNDELL SR JENNINGS EDWIN CLAPPER sign the notice.
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