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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
5
The Senate on Monday reversed Saturday action by striking the Cummins amendment prohibiting cereals and grain use in liquor manufacture during the war. The vote was 47 to 37. An attempt by Senator Overman to reinsert press censorship failed 48 to 34.
A special meeting of Master Masons is called for this evening at 7 30. All Master Masons are invited. W T Platt Worshipful Master B D Smith Secretary.
Judge F W Booth tours in a new car as residents and visitors travel between Paris, Robinson, West Union and Greenrip. Numerous social calls, weddings, and farewell gatherings mark a week with residents from Paris to Thermopolis Wyoming, and a hospital track meet draws guests to Charleston.
The Marshall Red Cross chapter reports a week of new members joining its rolls. Names include Fannie Andrews, Dorothy Zeigler, Lora Zeigler, John Thompson, Everett McKeen, Doris Keifer, Caslon Bennett, Dr. G. T. Rowland, Stella Flenner, Effie Winterrowd, Dean Clements Nichols, and many others from Martinsville West Union and surrounding areas.
State of Illinois Clark County. Estate of Cary Marvin deceased. Heirs named Alfred Marvin Kate Darone Ivan Pyle Etta Harrington C D Harrington Maude Wilkin Dayne Harris Omer Keller. Executrix to present final report June 4 1917 at County Court Marshall Illinois and ask to be discharged. Request resist if desired. Hannah Marvin Executrix. Everett Connelly Attorney.
The author declares Germany will not conquer France or the British and American nations. He foresees large mobilization, with selective draft to prepare for emergencies. If Germany lands on North American shores, the speaker vows to meet them at the water’s edge and welcome them to graves.
Civil dockets list Lelah Wright against Robert Wright seeking a settlement on a voice and injunction matter. Lawrence Hancock and others sue Bruce Hancock and others for partition, bringing property dispute before the court.
Russia offers famed sights from Moscow’s Kremlin to gilded domes and snowbound streets. In Petrograd the Alexander Nevsky monastery houses Alexander’s silver tomb, with a perpetual lamp above five tons of silver. Nearby finds include rich tombs with eternal lights and fresh flowers, drawing visitors amid the city's historic ambience.
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