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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1912

Page

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Pension claims and ad hoc awards across the states detailed

A transcript describes pension adjudications and payments across many states from Kansas to Maine. It lists claimants aged 64 to 90 and notes large numbers of cases awaiting resolution within two years. Specific awards include monthly pensions and individual sums for various veterans and widows, with hometowns and property transfers mentioned.

Rgeson Diy Bae Navy Beeo Lafer Kansas Michigan Virginia Maryland New York Massachuspotts Union Louisiana California Minnesota Maine Uy. Department Erie

Memorial Day observance organized by citizens in city hall

A large meeting elected B J Hughes as chair and Miss Emma Marvin as secretary to plan Memorial Day events. D A R and G A R volunteers formed committees for arrangements, finance, music, program, and flowers with support from local veterans and civic groups. The plan includes church services, cemetery decorations, a parade, and a 1:30 pm march from the courthouse to the Methodist church with an address by Judge Everett Jennelly.

BE. J. Hughes Hmma Marvin Walter Spuraick W. T. Martin Jr Dan Emerson N. Whitcomb M. L. Whitlocke Fred Gorham Carl Taubeneck Anna Baird Judd Harland D. D. Doli Father Healey G.A. R St. Mary’s Church Sons of Veterans St. Mary's Church

Lecture on road building and King drag set for Marshall

Community action in Marshall promotes better roads with a lecture by Missouri originator of the King road drag. The event at Pythian Theatre Saturday 1:30 p.m. is free, with emphasis on farm partners attending for their benefit.

Clark Ena King Missouri Marshall Pythian Theatre

Death of Former Resident Damiel Coryell

Mrs. Nathan Weight and Jacob Fraker attended the funeral of Mrs. Damiel Coryell in Allerton Tennessee born, came to Missouri as a child, lived southeast of Marshall, survived by two sisters Mrs. Nathan Wright and Mrs. Thomas Whitson and two brothers Jas Haim of Chrisman and Valentine Haun of Pond Creek Oklahoma.

Nathan Weight Jacob Fraker Allerton, T Damiel Coryell Coryell This County Lving Marshall Tennessee Minoijs Champaign County Nathan Wright Thomas Whitson Jas ‘Haim Chrisman Valentine Haun Pond Creek Okla

West York Forms Merchants and Farmers Bank

A merchants and farmers bank organized in West York will start business in about three weeks. Officers include Isaac Seymour president George Raines vice president John S Hash D Hand T M Clements Dr F C Smith and Prevo Ralston directors John S Hash Ed Raines Wr Warren loan committee W I Warren cashier.

State S. S. Convention in Elgin May 28 30

The Sunday school convention will be held in Elgin May 28 to 30 and is expected to be the greatest ever in Illinois. Marshall can depart at 7 a.m. arriving 1 p.m. or depart 11 p.m. arriving 9 a.m. next day. Fare is 4.30 dollars one way. Correspond with Jerry Ishler, county secretary, Martinsville, to go.

Atate Elgin Ilinois Marshall Jerry Ishler Martinsville

Memorial Sunday Services Planned Across Churches

Memorial Sunday services are set for May 26 with Methodist and United Baptist churches contributing sermons. Rev H E M Pierson will preach at the United Baptist church as part of a hoped for joint observance inviting all churches and the public to attend at 10 46 AM.

Methodist HE. M. Pierson U. B

Veteran gunsmith Dres Alva Carpenter dies in Paris at 78

Former resident and noted gunsmith Alva B. Carpenter died at his son's Paris home on Wednesday at age 78. He had lived in Clark County for fourteen years and previously resided in Vermillion before moving to Paris. He is survived by five children.

Sia Terre Haute Izst Darwin -Towns Ras Thekterie Haute Starogpereey Charles Matilda Myles Myles South Ninth Street Mabel Ulrich Perry Weese Arthur Myles South First Street Ulrich Ulrich. Sala Red Men’s Cemetery Lockport Road Alva Carpenter Paris Clark County Vermillion

Slump reports in production figures amid mixed signals

Fragmentary data hints at lower output and a softer trend in the sector. Analysts note irregularities in figures and warn of possible revisions as markets digest limited details and unclear shipments.

Unclear historical snippet on Roosevelt delegates and votes

Fragmentary OCR passage references Roosevelt, delegates, and a popular majority around 20 000 with 32 and 24 000 figures. Lacks coherent context, exact event, or date.

Sewer case lost by city on Linn street

In county court Judge Maxwell voided the Linn street sewer ordinance after objectors led by J W Graham argued only five aldermen were present and only three voted for passage. City attorney Fred Bartlett plans an appeal to the state supreme court, with a bill of exceptions due within 60 days.

Linn Street J. ©. Maxwell Robinson Snavely Fred Bartlett J. W. Graham Graham Maxwell State Supreme Court

Sunday School Convention at Cen tenary Church

The Marshall township Sunday school convention met at Cen tenary church last Sunday with a large crowd and varied program. Will English led devotion and was elected township president. speakers including Anderson, Ed Fredenberger, Jerry Ishler, Prof. L. W. Williams, Rev. E. M. Pierson and others discussed lessons, training, finances, temperance and church work. The day closed with a $12.37 offering and thanks for musical numbers by the Honderich sisters.

Marshall Township Centenary Church Abie Henderich Anderson Will English W. M. McComas Ray Cook Will Washburn Siumday School Jerry Ishler Clark County Ed Fredenberger L. W. Williams Oscar Ditzenberger E. M. Pierson Honderich

Woodmen Legislation Advances in Senate and House

Insurgent Woodmen backed amended legislation clears the House by a wide margin. The bill, approved by a large vote, would delay operative increases in insurance rates until a later date and sets thresholds for implementation.

State Senate

One Head for Three City Schools Urged

City school officials say funds are tight for equipping and running schools and they consider hiring two ward school superintendents in addition to the high school head. The writer asks why not employ one superintendent for all three schools to save money and notes others do so successfully.

New Suits in Circuit Court list of mortgage and divorce cases

John Sloan vs Ollie M. Conrad et al foreclose mortgage Incinda J. Bishop vs Clark H. Hammond bill to set aside mortgage Vivian Nicholson vs Riley Nicholson separate maintenance Nellie Spraker vs George Spraker divorce James E. Turner vs E F Chapman et al appeal

John Sloan Ollie M. Conrad Incinda J. Bishop Clark H. Hammond Bill Tn Vivian Nicholson Riley Nicholson Nellie Spraker George Spraker James E. Turner E. F. Chapman

Wabash Life Insurance Company organized in Danville

The Wabash Life Insurance Company was organized last week in Danville. Dr. J. R. Burnett of this city was elected a director and Arthur Poorman and Joe Grabenheimer are also stockholders in the new company.

Wabash Life Insurance Company Danville J. R. Burnett Arthur Poorman Joe Grabenheimer

Embroidery Sale Noted at Herala Office Patterns

Embroidery patterns easily transferred by carbon paper. Large sheets at the Herala office advertise a Special Sale with quantities listed.

Herala

Returns From Four Month Pleasure Tour

Bert Bryan returned Saturday from a four month pleasure tour covering about 20000 miles. He traveled with H F Balsley from Santa Monica California to New Zealand Tahiti Australia and the Hawaiian Islands on the return trip they visited the active Kilauea volcano. They did not suffer sea sickness and enjoyed every hour of the journey.

Bert Bryan H F Balsley Santa Monica Calif New Zealand Tahiti Australia Hawaiian Islands Kilauea

Sunday School Plans Orchestra At Local Church

Sunday school begins at 9 30 with Roy Hunt Supt. A church orchestra is to be organized and musicians are invited to contact the superintendent. Preaching at 10 45 and 7 30 with the week’s theme Demas a Type of Friendship. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Clarence Black appointed choir leader by the music committee. D D Burt is pastor.

Roy Hunt Demas Chas. Sullivan Clarence Black D. D. Burt

Religious Services Schedule at Parsonage

Sunday school 9 30 a m morning worship 10 45 a m Epworth League 6 30 p m evening worship 7 30 Prayer and conference meeting every Wednesday evening at 7 30 A cordial invitation is extended to all the services Parsonage 812 Main street Charles E Taylor Pastor

Epworth Main Street Chas. E, Taylor

Evangelical Church Service Schedule and Pastor

Corner 10th and Plum Street hosts Sunday school at 9 30 with the Young People's Alliance at 7 00 and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. The pastor preaches at Grand Turn Sunday evening and at Marshell Sunday morning. English is used in all services. Leo J Ehrhardt, Pastor.

Evangelical Association Corner 10Th Plum Street Young People’s Allliance Grand Turn Marshell Leo J. Ehrhardt

Memorial Service Canceled For Réa Men At Baptist Church

The memorial service scheduled for Réa Men next Sunday is canceled due to a memorial service at the M. E. church at the same hour. Evening service at 7 30 features the sermon Beelzebub driving and drowning his hogs by Pastor EB Lee.

Baptist Church M. E Lee

Congregational Church Schedule and Memorial Day Note

The Congregational Church lists services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with a junior endeavor at 2 80 p m and a Wednesday mid week meeting at 7 30 p m All are welcome Pastor Wm J Drew Memorial Day observance details note Rev D Fahall leading services on Saturday June 2 in Livingston with unspecified actions

Congregational Church Livingston D. Fahall

New Oil Well Reported Near Robinson North of Town

R J Howe ter and J F Wilson drilled a well four miles north of Robinson in section 9 7 12 on the north end of the east half of the southeast quadrant. The well yields an initial 100 barrels and taps a new 1104 foot sand. Nearby wells sit in the 900 foot sand and deeper sands are anticipated across the county.

Robinson R. J. “Howe Ter J. F. Wilson Broueght Axiom Conrad Se “Or

Handy celebrates 75th birthday in West Union

William A Handy of West Union marked his 75th birthday with a family dinner hosted by his daughter Mrs Charles Prevo. Born May 18, 1837 in Yreioea township, he spent most of his life in the community apart from Civil War service.

Wiliam A. Handy West Union Charles Prevo Handy Yreioea

Enterprising youth earns OT award in city contest

A young local contestant earned an OT honor in a regional event, showcasing initiative and skill. Officials noted strong work and potential for future competitions.

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