This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
6
Entry at the Marshall Illinois post office shows second class mail matter with subscription price set at 1.00 per year in advance. Subscriptions end at the time paid for unless renewed, indicating renewal needed to continue delivery.
A. L. Ruffner of Marshall announces candidacy for Representative in the 34th District subject to the Republican primary. James Porter also seeks the Representative seat for the 4th senatorial district contingent on the Republican primary held September 21.
A prose excerpt argues that Germany planned war with deliberate care and trained its people for brutal aims. It contends spiritual values and divine culture were overlooked, provoking worldwide unity against Germany and predicting its ultimate defeat for violating honor and international law.
The first aerial mail coach flew from Washington to New York with a stop in Philadelphia, carrying mail in about two to two and a half hours. Observers note the event adds ceremony but reflects a broader shift toward air travel in daily life and commerce.
A fragment reflecting patience and exactness in divine timing. The text contrasts slow grinding with precise outcomes, suggesting endurance and measured progress under divine will.
In a call from Ben T Baird the chairman urges district leaders to push for full quota funding. Every individual must contribute, with reports and results sent to headquarters promptly as the campaign aims for swift completion and public support.
Twenty years ago Ed Roseberry started a house boat saloon on the Wabash near Aurora Bend after a landowner barred riverbank ties. The grand opening drew Marshall’s tougher elements while local politics hosted the May 23 Republican county convention with John W Hancock chairing and Fred J Bartlett secretary. Delegates named for state and congressional conventions included Edgar Sunimers MoAo Devers Wm Holenbeck VoL Cook Henry Snedeker Harrs Drake FF Fo Dodd and others. John W Lewis stood as Clark county candidate for representative and a march meeting for Spanish war volunteers was announced with J S Kilborn J W Baker and Jerry Ishler leading the project.
Editorial notes indicate local officials and civic groups push to close saloons in Vernon and Venice as soldiers patrol war zones, while Gov Stephens weighs a special session to ban all state liquor. Reporter critiques sensational earthquake scare and reports shortages and profiteering around wartime living costs.
Ensign H C Ridgely of the USN Recruiting Officer for central Illinois discusses delays in issuing releases. He says Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered boards to grant releases to non essential registrants seeking Navy or Marine enlistment and urges affected men to contact the Recruiting Station in Champaign for assistance.
Clinton David Hart dies after long illness at 72. Nine cars of livestock shipped locally this week. Mare injured in a runaway belonging to Simon Best. Kathryn Briscoe leaves Morday for New York City to summer with relatives. Stewart White on 30 day furlough from Camp Taylor to help on farm. Prof Fuller becomes superintendent of Greenup schools with a substantial raise. Mr and Mrs A B Reeds visit New York to see sons Corporal Clyde Reeds and Sergeant Charles Reeds in camp.
Danville expected to keep the headquarters of the Federal court for the Eastern District of Illinois after Judge George W English, recently appointed, visited Danville for a residence. His first appearance as judge in East St Louis is slated for May 27 when a delayed term of court convenes.
The Clark County Threshermen’s Brotherhood announces a gathering in Marshall on Saturday May 4 to discuss matters affecting members and adopt a state plan. Local men are invited to attend.
Report of the condition of the Dulaney National Bank at Marshall Illinois for May 10 1918 in Reserve District 0 lists assets including loans and discounts 8839 52415 overdrafts 123484 circulation 50000 bonds pledged 10000 securities other than US bonds 6500 mortgage holdings cash in vault 13180 and other items totaling 788084 08 liabilities show capital 40000 surplus 50600 undivided profits 39584 48 deposits 683299 and other liabilities 0 with notary and directors attesting to accuracy on May 16 1918.
State of Illinois Clark County notices allege A R Sisson as administrator seeks court order to sell estate realty to pay debts. Defendants Delbert Michl Maud Maxwell Harry Dancey Seth Hussey Nettie Pinkston warned to appear at the June term 1918 to answer the petition.
May 9 update from E D Morton Clerk and Everett Connelly Compt Sol details released for Marshall Illinois. Officials advise residents of forthcoming administrative actions and filing deadlines in the public notice.
The executrix of Thomas Pearce late of Clark County Illinois gives notice to creditors to appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall for the July Term on the first Monday in July for claim adjustment. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly to the executrix SMMA Pearch. Attorneys are Wm T Hollenbeck and Everett Connelly.
State of Illinois Clark County deeds record shows Homer Lowther guardian of Bernice Lowther minor. order to sell undivided one seventh of NE quarter of Section 19 Township 12 North Range 11 West containing about 40 acres. Sale at 1 p m May 30 1918 at east door of Marshall Court House. terms cash. Hom er Lowther guardian. S M Scholfield attorney.
Stella Kackley executrix of the estate of Franklin Pierce Kackley announces that she will appear before Clark County Court at the Marshall courthouse for the July Term to adjust all claims against the estate and requests all debtors to pay promptly. Dated May 7, 1918 with attorneys A Graham and Snavely signing for the executrix.
By order of the Clark County Court, on May term 1918, executrix of William L. Righter requires sale of real estate in Marshall. Public sale June 6, 1918, from 10am to 4pm at the courthouse east door. Property includes multiple described parcels totaling about 240 acres, with cash in hand on sale day. Attorney M Scholfield administers the sale.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.