Bring Your Flowers for Memorial Day at City Hall
Residents with flowers for Memorial Day are asked to deliver them to City Hall by 10:00 a.m. next Wednesday. The notice emphasizes orderly collection and proper arrangement for the ceremony.
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23 May 1923
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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1923
Page
1
Ford Dealers Buy Dixon Firm Building for Remodeling
S. R. Prevo and Perry S. Lewis, local Ford dealers, have purchased the building now occupied by the C. A. Dixon implement firm and will take possession in the near future. The building will be remodeled with the office, stockroom, salesroom and repair department on the first floor and the second floor used for storage. An electric elevator and modern machinery will be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Prevo
Perry S. Lewis
Ford
C. A. Dixon Implement Firm
Dirigible Passes Over Marshall Second Time
The U S dirigible T C 1 passed over Marshall Sunday afternoon around 5 00 en route to Scottfield after visiting the Kentucky Derby. It faced a strong north wind and the crew steered against the wind to maintain course. This marked the second time the craft crossed Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
County Schools Set May 26 Commencement
Clark County common school commencement exercises will be held Saturday May 26 at the First M. I. church in Marshall. Rev C B Pettit will deliver the address. Miss Ethel Hurst will give a pipe organ recital. Pupil awards include Parlee Hurst Glen Seymour Paul Macey Benjamin Nave Iris Emerick Hannah Hawker Lester Parsons Emery-Bohn Estella Pearce James Stages Alice Ralston Clarence Gard Ruth Nay Thelma Miller Neal Nightlinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Schools
Bright
Clark
County Common School
Marshall
C. B. Pettit
Ethel Hurst
Parlee “Hurst
Glen
Seymour
Paul Macey
Benjamin
Nave
Iris Emerick
Hannah” ‘Hawker
Lester
Parsons
Emery - Bohn
Estella
Pearce
James Stages
Alice”. Ralston
Clarrncy Gard
Ruth Nay
Thelma Miller
Neal Nightlinger
Welsh 83-Year-Old Harry Welsh Remains in Terre Haute
Police in Clark County sought to extradite Harry Welsh 83, formerly of Marshall, from Terre Haute. Officials intended to return him to Clark. delays led to his transfer to a hospital where movement proved impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Terre Haute, Wess
Harry’ Welsh
Fala
Marshall
Terre Haute
Clark County
Turner
Welsh
Crump Expands Cafe For Increased Tourist Trade
H Crump proprietor of the Little Owl Cafe enlarges his building to handle growing tourist business The second floor is being remodeled into a modern apartment to be occupied Crump bought the cafe from Charles Blundell Jr about three weeks ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Crump
Little Owl
Crump
Charles Blundell, Jr
Light Plant Upgrade Briefly Interrupts City Power
A temporary power outage occurred Tuesday morning as workers began switching plugs in transformers to accommodate a new electric plant. Crews worked through the day to handle the updated current and grid improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sereral
Democrats Will Elect The Next Governor In Victory After Brundage Fight
Springfield reports the defeat of Brundage as Governor Small’s veto of a large appropriation prevails in a heated session. Democrats vote against Brundage’s plan, highlighting factional divides in the legislature. The outcome signals a likely Democratic win in the next gubernatorial race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brundage
Springfield
Castle
Barrington
Small
Schnackenberg
Chigky
Attorney ‘General
Cook
Hurst
Howard
Moore
O ‘Niel Ja
Green
Devine
Board of Review appoints two township members
The Board of Review appoints John Castgel of Marshall township and Tim Ryane of Parker township to serve on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOARD
Review
John Castgel
Marshall Township
Tim, Ryane
Parker Township
Foster Martin Builds New Tulsa Home In Brick Frame Style
Tulsa World reports Foster Martin, long time Marshall merchant, has erected a new brick and frame house in Tulsa Oklahoma. The residence cost 46090 dollars and features a tile roof porte cochere and high quality decorations described as the finest order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Martin
Tulsa
Okla
Marshall
Ted
Three new sign boards added by Victor Janney Poster Service
The Victor Janney Poster Service expanded its display by adding three new sign boards located on East Main Street, just west of the O'Hair filling station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Janney
East Main Street
O'Hair, Fillins
Come Out of the Kitchen at Pythian Theatre
Senior class of M. T. H. S. presented the comedy Come Out of the Kitchen at the Pythian theatre drawing a packed crowd. The farce centers on a southern family that rents to a young northerner and serves him, with a mix of romance and mystery. Cast includes Vaughn O Neal Harriette Metz Helen Mundorf Louise Stout Sylvia Wright John Lewis Estel Peck Homer Hurst Ralph Knipe Edwin Booth and Harold Forbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Pythian Theatre
Vaughn O'Neal
Harriette Metz
Helen Mundorf
Louise Stout
Sylvia Wright
John Lewis
Estel Peck
Homer Hurst
Ralph Knipe
Edwin Booth
Harold Forbeck
Nine Men Arrested For Fishing Without License
Morton Huff Taylor and McLaughlin game wardens arrested nine Terre Haute men on Big Creek north of Blizzardford for fishing without licenses. They pleaded guilty claiming lack of knowledge of the law requiring non residents to have a license. Each was fined fifteen dollars plus costs in Squire Craig's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton, Huff, Taylor
McLaughlin
Terre Haute
Big Creek
Blizzardford
Teem
Finois
Squire Craig
Producers Commission Firm Shows Big Growth
Temple R. Lovett visited Indianapolis market with a carload of hogs for the Producers Commission Association. The agency served more than 30 000 patrons in its first year. Sales were strong for the weights. One year ago the firm opened and handled 4 cars. Tuesday they handled 4½ cars. Last week they moved 203 carloads, the next largest firm handling 85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple R. Lovett
Indianapolis
Producers ‘Commission Association
National Dixie Blossom Reveals Roof Garden Appeal
Charles E. McMorris has enhanced his hotel with rooftop flower boxes and bedded plantings behind the building. The new decorations give a home-like feel and make the corner where the highways cross more inviting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. McMorris
Moral of Babson Warning on Bear Raids and Short Selling
Wellesley Hills Massachusetts May 18 The bear raids have driven many small speculators to short selling Roger W Babson warns that the rapid rise in short interest is dangerous and explains how short selling works He notes a 100 share short stock can trigger margin calls and forced buys If the owner calls for stock the short seller must cover at any price and even pay dividends Recent experience with Piggly Wiggly illustrates the risk with prices soaring to 100 a share after a shortage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Roger W. Babson
Mr. Babson
Opening of Tourist Park with Marshall Band Concert
The town of Marshall prepares for the May 30 opening of a new tourist park on North Michigan Avenue. A free concert by Marshall's Chamber of Commerce band, now about fifty pieces, will launch the season and attract a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Avenue
Marshall
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Washash Valley
Prevo Motors founder leases Sixth Street building
Ralph Prevo proprietor of Prevo Motors has leased the building owned by B. F. Johnson at Sixth and Lo Cust streets. Dodger Wealer is also mentioned in connection with the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Prevo
Prevo Motors Company
Dodger Wealer
B.F. Johnson
Sixth and Locust Streets
Advertising Club Meeting Set for Brazil Tomorrow
The Associated Advertising Clubs of the Wabash Valley will hold a quarterly meeting in Brazil tomorrow at 10:00 p.m. The main speaker is George H. Mosser, managing director of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Many Marshall residents plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Advertising Clubs
Wabash Valley
Brazil
George H. Mosser
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Marshall
Church Day Observances Planned by G A R Comrades
Members of the G A R plan a church day on Sunday May 27 gathering at the courthouse at 10 30 am forming a parade to the Methodist church for special services They invite all soldiers American Legion members and Boy Scouts. Memorial Day May 30 will include services music a picnic and speaking at the Py thian Theatre with G A R and American Legion arranging events Observances occur at Catholic cemetery in the morning and city cemetery in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
American Legion
Boy Scouts
Pythian Theatre
Catholic Cemetery
City Cemetery
Road paving progresses on Marshall road beyond Grand Turn
About one mile of pavement was laid yesterday on the southern Marshall road beyond the Grand Turn. Work halted briefly due to water shortage until a new pond was created, after which construction resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Grand Turn
Lambs Sent to Chicago Market by Local Association
The Marshall Shipping Association shipped its first carload of lambs to Chicago market, regarded as the best market for lambs. Five carloads of livestock left the association during the first 21 days of May. Refund money for shippers is being mailed from Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Shipping Association
Chicago
Indianapolis
Toledo trio detained on liquor transport charge
Charles Zikes W J Bowman and Elmer Plumber all of Toledo Illinois were detained by Sheriff Turner on Monday for transporting liquor. The group was found near Weaver's store east on the National Road and brought to Marshall for jail. A preliminary hearing was held on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Zikes
W. J. Bowman
Elmer Plumber
Toledo
Ilinois
Turner
Weaver’ Store
National Road
Marshall
K. K. K. Debate Sparks High School Contention
The John Scholfield Debating Club debated the resolution that K. K. K. should be suppressed. The affirmative team included Eleanor Snavely Duncan Schwanecke and Georges Taubeneck. The negative team was Milton Dickens Booth Poorman and Augusta O'Neal, with the negatives winning 26 to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scholfield
Eleanor Snavely
Duncan Schwanecke
Georges Taubeneck
Milton Dickens
Booth Poorman
Augusta O'Neal
Snavely Resigns as President of Local Chamber
Snavely withdrew from the office of president of the C C H R Snavely Chamber of Commerce at the Thursday meeting stating it would be impossible to devote the necessary time. A M Stephenson was re elected. Bertha Carpenter resigned as secretary and the position was left for the executive committee to discuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Snavely
Business Failures Improve in February
February saw a decline in business failures, a sensitive indicator of commercial conditions, signaling an easing of stress across firms and a healthier february economic tone.
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Washington, D. C
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Tene ‘Haute
Zora'Temple Band
Ford Agency
Dirigible
Herald
T. H. Ster
Mickie
Reglar
Pythian
Producers Commission
National-Dixie
The
U.S. A
Babson
New Park
PREVO
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