17 May 1911
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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
1
Fresh notes from Glendale discuss orange prices in California with a bundled grocery list from May 1908. The writer comments on local supply notes, packing methods, and a trip to Colgrove near Los Angeles while detailing crops and family life.
Commencement exercises of the city schools drew a large audience last Thursday with Prof. Harry Taylor of Harrisburg taking the place of the absent State Superintendent Blair. Taylor spoke on Vocational Education, noting Harrisburg’s progress in manual training and domestic science and the value of practical study for graduates. The piece urges Marshall school authorities to adopt similar features.
A major oil lease deal in Crawford County involves 750 acres with 58 producing wells yielding about 1800 barrels daily. Canadian interests acquired the holdings in a transaction valued around 500 000 dollars, arranged by D. E. Fritz L. E. Stephens and F. E. Stephens. The heart of the field hosts Libby Wells Crown Parker and smaller firms in the deal.
Last Thursday at 11 am Edward Salter eldest son of Mr and Mrs Henry Salter wed Bertha Ohm eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Ohm of Wabash township. The ceremony took place at the groom's sister Mrs C L Parsons home in this city with Rev Mr Davis officiating. The wedding surprised many friends of the couple.
Mr. Cadwallader, a professional shooter for the Peters Cartridge Co., wowed a small audience Thursday afternoon with a 22 calibre repeater firing coins and marbles midair with high speed and precision. He also demonstrated shotgun skills to the gun club members.
James Brown, living on Miss Gertrude Shaw's farm at Walnut Prairie, was found dead in his bed Monday morning. The probable cause of death is heart disease, a long-time ailment. He was about 74 and survived by three children.
Sheriff Gallatin Deputy John Forbeck and a deputy went to Darwin Sunday to arrest bootleggers who had hidden on a motor boat during a prayer meeting night. The pursuit followed a daylong escape during which officers tracked the suspects to a church area.
The Supreme Court ruled Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and 19 subsidiaries a conspiracy in restraint of trade and monopolizing interstate commerce in violation of the Sherman Act. Dissolution must occur within six months, with an official announcement by Chief Justice White.
John Marrs of Perry Oklahoma visited his army comrade Jacob Fraker of Wabash township and old friends in Marshall last week. Marrs came to Marshall in 1849 and worked in tins here for years before enlisting in 1863. He noted Marshall’s growth from old stage coach era to a modern city.
The G A R post lays out Memorial Day events starting with a 9 30 a m assembly at the hall then a march to the Catholic cemetery. At 2 30 p m exercises begin at the Pythian Theatre with Arthur Poorman delivering the day’s address then city cemetery decoration follows. Decorating committees are named for Mitchell Macke Clarksville cemeteries led by W D Goodrich J Myera Ben Maurer J Stephenson H Millhouse.
Emma C Laockard transfers a sw 25-11-12 parcel to Hector B Dulaney for 7500 dollars. Adam Haddix sells to Sam M Tingley a pt se ne for 75. fred Bennett sells to C E Bennett lot 1 bik 32 Westfield for 950. C E Bennett sells to J H Parer same, 1200. Jac H Parker sells to C E Bennett pt lot 6 bik 14 Westfield for 1200. M R Adkisson sells to Chas C Rogers lot 58 Dulaney's 6th Casey for 100. G B Sallee sells to Harry K Newman tract In 8-10-13 for 2500. Steele Floyd sells to G W Whitlocke lot 1 Dk 3 Hull's ad West Union for 800.
Marshall High School defeated Casey High School 14 to 2 as heavy hitting and multiple errors favored the home team. A small crowd and low attendance may lead to ending local games, with Robinson visiting Saturday and Paris High set for the following Saturday, unless attendance improves.
Forty six friends and relatives gathered at Mart Garver's home north of Martinsville to celebrate her 656th birthday. They brought baskets, shared a sumptuous dinner, and enjoyed music and social conversation throughout the day.
Decoration Day will be observed at Livingston on Sunday June 4 with Tac services starting at 2 p m. Rev Mr Bush Elza Foreman and B M Davison will give addresses. The G A R post appointed Charles White and B T Alcorn as a special committee to supervise decorating.
Erust growers have anxiously watched weather for weeks but the blooming season passed without damaging freezes. The new season shows promise of a bumper crop across fruit varieties.
A review announces The Blue Mouse at the Pythian Theatre on Thursday May 18. The show features 2000 well settings and beautiful costumes and promises strong appeal with laughter and engaging acts.
An incomplete OCR passage mentions a Poly freshman basketball context with unclear terms and names, suggesting a player or team note. The readable bits imply a high school or college sports snapshot but lack coherent details for a full summary.
Mrs. A. Dickens visits friends at Vermillion while Mrs. Edwin Booth travels to Portsmouth Ohio. Dr J B Hunt of West Terre Haute and Mr and Mrs John McClure of West Union are seen in the city. Mrs M Marvin and Mrs J Griffith visit relatives in Marshall and Chicago respectively. Mrs Arthur Cork and Mr Merrick Coy host visitors from West Union. Southern Dimmols strawberries will be available daily from growers starting next Monday. Mrs Carringer of Martinsville and Mrs Mundy of New York visit Mrs M MacMurray. Mrs Behner hosts the Monday club for an elaborate six oclock supper.
The Illinois House refused to concur in Senate Joint Resolution No. 4 preventing a constitutional convention for at least two years. The roll call ended 74 in favor and 69 against after Perkins moved to postpone. Cook County members united against adoption, while Hollenbeck Miller and Poorman voted for the resolution.
J K Seaton reports from Grimes Oklahoma that a county singing contest produced Eden view as the winning class. Members included L Carr leader Otha Seaton Vivian Creason alto G H Sellars bass Prior W Wright tenor Myrtle York Sarah Creason soprano. Seaton served as chaplain. another contest is planned for August.
The Sunday School Convention will be held at Salem church in Dolgon township next Sunday starting at 1 30 PM. Long service includes Scripture reading by S Murphy and a decline of the kingdom address by L B Anderson. Adult class movement address by Roy Cook and J A Stout temperance address by A C Neybart. Sperry Claypool president and Art Hutchings secretary announce the offering for state work.
Arthur Lowry of Westfield aged 1 6 died Sunday from blood poisoning after accidental self inflicted leg wound. Amputation was performed two weeks earlier to prevent infection.
A damaged OCR text fragment mentions an automobile and a dynamite incident, with scattered names and places including Grand tir and Marthisville. It lacks coherent events or clear dates and bears multiple garbled words and inconsistent formatting.
A Des Moines Register and Leader commercial page features a hometown buying creed from a loyal booster. He argues buying locally keeps money in the community, supports schools and churches, taxes, and local jobs, and backs neighbors who stand behind goods.
The article notes broom corn remains a small, non profitable crop for general farming due to limited demand. World consumption is under 50,000 tons, with current supply potentially covered by 130,000 acres. Even the area already growing corn could double production if demand grows.
The Carlyle oil field buzzes with feverish activity as two wells are completed while a dozen tool strings work. Leases near the wells fetch 100 dollars per acre with ten miles out paying 25 dollars per acre in advance. Last week 35 wells were drilled across Lawrence and surrounding counties totaling 2760 barrels.
In the southwest region, discussions arise over a mill promising high returns from buckwheat flour. The venture highlights the county's drive for profitable industry and local employment, with the mill touted as a major money maker.
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