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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1918
Page
2
Washington writer lauds Clark county for strong Liberty bond sales and civic effort. He notes Marshall and Crawford county support, compares wealth bases, and argues credit should match means rather than absolute amounts.
Trustees of the Livingston church awarded the construction contract for the new building to G. W. Hurst of Marshall at a price of $1296.
Four year old Arthur Huff son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Huff Darwin township was kicked in the face by a horse while playing near the stable lot last Wednesday. He died Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Monday and interment followed at Macke cemetery.
The Marshall High School commencement will be held Friday evening June 7 with Dr. Lord president of Charleston Normal delivering the address to the class. The baccalaureate sermon will be given Sunday June 2 in the Methodist church by Rev E G Sandmeyer of Charleston.
James Porter of Martinsville announced in the city yesterday that he will seek the Republican nomination for Representative at the September primary. Porter has long worked within the Republican ranks and says he is due for recognition. a further announcement is expected next week.
At Monday night’s meeting the city council approved a street commissioner raise of 310 per month and increased pay for Al Hamilton to 4 per day. The annual teamster license was repealed and the bill posting license dropped from 25 to 10. Treasurer Greenough reported 69,399 in receipts for the year with 27,449 on hand. Licenses granted for billiard and pool rooms went to O A Keiser and John Rademaker. Will Wallace named superintendent of water and light plants succeeding Otho Tibbs.
Nancy Ann Hilbert died Wednesday at her son Williams home near Darwin. Funeral services were held Friday at Mr Hartyier's conducted by Rev J Craig, with burial in Brick cemetery. Born October 19 1836 in Marion County Indiana she married Christopher Hartzler in 1858 and had five children. She later married Albert Gaby and had one child. In 1900 she wed Fred Hilbert who died in 1905. She is survived by 24 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Rev Nixon Buckner of Pacific Grove California died at his home April 18 aged 78. A longtime M E church elder in Kansas and preacher in California and Washington, he led a college in Ashland Oregon briefly and spent most of his life in ministry. Born in Clark County he joined Grant's 21st Illinois Infantry at the Civil War start and served until its end. Survived by brother Elisha of Momence and a large family, he was uncle to Merrick Buckner Frank Buckner and Ben Crowe.
Two young sisters aged 4 and 6 died in a shed fire at West Union last Friday afternoon. A match started a blaze that trapped the girls, while their brother escaped and their mother fainted upon seeing the tragedy. Neighbors aided as fire spread, and the bodies were later taken to Indiana for burial with community support for the long drive.
The Red Cross lists new members including Mrs A Crawford Kate Hornbrook Mrs Ed Findley Mack Findley James Adams Mrs James Adams Eugene Dow and many others plus renewals. Donations of 6 from Margaret Shaw Mrs J R Burnett and Mrs F A Robinson 25c from Maggie Setzer 4 from the Indiana Illinois Community Club Wa bash township noted.
The Reverend John Sweet continues to write letters to Chicago Liberty Loan Committee Headquarters urging suppression of the Herald. He accuses the paper of failing to report properly, and his harsh tone shows he tries to harm but only exposes himself as a damp hoo.
Helen Joy Casteel ten months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Casteel died Thursday afternoon from complications of whooping cough. Born July 4. Funeral held Saturday afternoon at home conducted by Rev J J O Nea lstory delayed due to County Treasurer space. instalment of Over the Top omitted this week and will resume next week.
A reader note reports Charleo Scott and his family were tumbled to Bloomingdale Indiana on Sunday. No further details provided.
One in five residents now owns a government bond as Liberty Loan subscriptions flood in. The Dulaney National Bank reports 949 subscribers to the third loan and total sales of 208 300 dollars across townships including Wabash 34 500 and Darwin 21 150. The Marshall State Bank adds 82 100 dollars in sales, while the county total reaches 652 000 dollars with women’s committee contribu tions at 168 750 and Marshall High School at 37 000. The Marshall township leads women’s campaign totals, followed by York township.
A dog owned by Rob ert Buckle near Auburn attacked livestock after escaping a rope break. The rabid animal bit and maimed sheep hogs calves and horses on J G Elam s property and nearby holdings. Veterinary authorities sent the brain to Paris for analysis while seven victims began Pasteur treatment.
The School Boards joined forces to discuss a proposed merger of the high and graded schools. Nearly all grade teachers were kept, Miss Edith Shaw granted a year’s leave to attend the State University, Felicia Dean elected to Shaw’s former post, and teacher salaries were raised by ten dollars per month to a range of fifty to seventy dollars.
Evan Cyril Conley died Saturday at age one. Funeral services led by Rev A E Rogers at Blue Grass and burial followed in Blue Grass cemetery.
An unloaded target rifle with blank cartridges fired in a classroom near Mrs Jennie Nay’s son. The blast burned his face and eyes, narrowly avoiding a fatal injury at the South Side school on Monday.
The marriage of Miss Nora Kile and Ernest Ohm was solemnized at the bride's home on Sunday afternoon. The couple was attended by Miss Sarah Kile and Herman Spittler. Rev C R Dferlamm officiated. A dainty wedding repast followed as friends extended best wishes.
Six short historical playlets depicting Hindls growth were presented Monday night by 6th 7th and 8th grade pupils in the Pythian Theatre The pieces were written by Wallace Rice historic writer for the Illinois Centennial Commission and the school orchestra provided music with original themes by Prof Fenton Mathews
Abram Ray Tyler of Detroit gave an organ recital at the Marshall Methodist church Wednesday evening. The prominent organist played a technically true program of American composition with charming tone. Mrs Fenton Mathews sang two numbers in her delightful manner. The Methodist Sunday school realized a nice sum from the entertainment.
Mrs Maude Miller widow of Ovie Maude Miller died May 2 1918 at age 37. She had moved from Green Moss to Clarksville and joined the Methodist Society then later attended Clarksville Baptist church. Survived by husband daughter Carrie parents Roy Miller and wife and two grandmothers. Funeral Saturday at Clarksville Baptist church with Rev H O Myers officiating and burial in Clarksville Cemetery.
Prof Tyler of Detroit spoke at the high school on music interpretation with piano excerpts. Rev Sandmeyer will deliver the baccalaureate sermon on June 2 and Dr Normal will give the commencement address. April enrollment reached 196, total 235, attendance 95 percent. tardiness rose due to daylight saving. Senior class play, The Touchdown, is set for June 5 at the Pyshtan Theatre.
A Mothers Day program is planned at the Congregational church during the Sunday school hour next Sunday morning. Mothers are urged to attend for songs and readings in their honor, with a white flower worn. An evening service will memory mother with a sermon titled A Soldier of France to His Mother by the pastor, C R Dierlamm. The Girls vested Choir and Mrs Mathews provide music, and Sunday morning features a special speaker on a topic of broad interest.
The record lists Ernest Ohm and Nora Eile of Anderson township as marriage license holders. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Liveys of Oliver died yesterday. funeral services will be held this afternoon at Oliver and burial will be in Forsythe cemetery.
Rural county schools prepare for graduation with addresses by Prof W S Booth and music by the Mathews orchestra. Graduates from multiple school communities receive diplomas and scholarships, listing names, averages, and special awards for Beulah Auburn Casey Martins Martins and others.
Annual Sunday School gathering at Freedom church Anderson township May 12 includes morning session 11 o clock with H R Williams address and 10 o clock Sunday school, afternoon devotion 1 30 led by H R Williams Palestine map talks by W Adams and others. Offering for county and state work by Henry Kile and William Zrigier secretaries.
Real estate transfers include M R Adkisson to John Peaniecos, Alma Greenholz to John Weir, and W R McNary to Mobi Kelle with multiple parcels and prices such as 29.35 acres for 9 12 and 53600 FR Black as administrator. Additional notes list Clayton Spitiics to Fannasime Macier and Ft Peart Couig to Otiig Taviecs with various lot notes and prices.
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