10 May 1911
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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1911
Page
1
The fragmentary text sketches a crowded scene with Pension Office references and a court verdict. A defendant is found guilty under habitual criminal statutes for theft of eighteen chickens and a related burglary. Also noted is a Wabash River survey with a long boat, and local chatter about public spectacles and openings.
A July effective statute empowers railroad conductors to arrest and detain anyone drinking or intoxicated on passenger cars or near stations. Violations carry fines from 25 to 100 dollars or 30 to 100 days in jail, with conductors authorized to enforce and deliver arrestees to authorities for trial.
Incomplete OCR notes mention a legal matter about property of Frank DeMadeine. The readable parts describe a complainant and a court action but lack coherent details, dates, or outcomes to form a fuller summary.
Marshall House has leased to G. M. Waldron of Cherry Point Jr. who will take possession tomorrow morning. Waldron, an experienced hotel man, is expected to maintain the hotel’s strong reputation in the western smaller cities. Isaac Wheeler, noted hotel clerk, is included in the lease. Mr. Lewis, who has run the house for eight years, will retire for the season.
Daniel Renner aged 67 and Susan Tague aged 69 married by a justice of the peace after a lifelong romance rekindled between a city halfway between this town and Terre Haute on the National road. Both had been widowed previously and had been sweethearts in youth before separate marriages.
Telegram announced the death of Carrie Archer in Los Angeles yesterday. The body was brought to the family home at Sullivan for burial with L. G. Archer and his son Ed attending the funeral.
The eighth grade graduation from the city schools will be held at the Methodist church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock. State Superintendent Francis G Blair will deliver the address. The twenty member class will perform a band selection and a class song. The program includes invocation, solos by Mr. Frank Cole, band selections, presentation of certificates, and benediction.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a political or legal context involving a congressional setting and potential fines. Specific names, places, or dates are unreadable, leaving only general references to a pulpit and penalties.
The House defeated the initiative and referendum bill amid Wednesday sessions described as the era of the present legislature. Key speeches by B M Chiperfield and King opposed the measure while Kareh Shaver Rawleigh Rapp and Catlin supported it. The roll call failed to reach the two thirds needed, signaling a major clash over constitutional amendment.
Gov Deneen issues a proclamation designating Sunday May 14 1911 as Mother's Day urging citizens to observe the day with church services and public addresses honoring mothers and their influence on family and society. The message notes the annual observance began last year and seeks appropriate observances across the state.
A brief notice describes a Methodist gathering for Sunday school members with a social meal in the evening at a local church. Attendees are invited to the event hosted by church friends and the parish community.
Multiple property transfers listed with grantors and grantees, locations in Casey and Westfield, and prices ranging from １００ to 4000 dollars. Names include R Phelps, W C Fuk, Jno R Emrich, Sextus L Ross, John K Black, Sami T Brosman, A T Jones, 8S T Brosman, P W Snider, W J Forbeck, Hannah Gamble, trustee, Mundy, N Pate, F N Pate, Bert Mathews, Orville E Shank, Dott Yong, WG Smith, Edw G Pollard, Josh Ellington, John V Cannady, Ches E Olmstead, Geo Bowles, Anma Hicks, L Stephenson, Alva Biggs.
A meeting of veterans and supporters formed committees for Memorial Day events in Pon ewa. Bob Hughes was elected chairman with Ben T. Baird as secretary and D. D. Dott as treasurer. Committees covered arrangements, music, and finance, with Judge Arthur Poorman named speaker for Decoration Day services on Sunday May 28 at the Methodist church.
The department orders all city and rural carriers to weigh count and classify every mail piece. It lists pension bureau, treasury, department of catarine, weekly and daily newspapers, magazines as separate classes. Postmaster General Hitchcock aims to collect statistics.
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