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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
2
An advertisement for Texas Wonder promoted by Dr. E B Hall claims the remedy dissolves grav and cures diabetes, weak backs, rheumatism, and kidney bladder irregularities in men women and children. One bottle lasts two months and is mailed if needed for a dollar with testimonials offered.
Bureau county board urged the legislature to abolish the tax collector's office and shift to semi annual tax collections by the county treasurer. Proponents claim big savings from eliminating commissions and argue real or personal taxes could be collected more systemically.
In Lawrenceville the circuit court faced a scare when a man appeared with facial skin eruptions. Judge Newlin ordered immediate investigation by Sheriff David and doctors Gore and Petty who diagnosed small pox. The man, a railway mail clerk named Dra. J Simmons from Indianapolis, was quarantined in the courthouse basement and later moved to a conducting tent across the river. He is recovering and will be housed for several days. The court adjourned and fumigation ordered through Friday.
Casey notes report L G Bradstreet of Muskogee Oklahoma visiting relatives and Mr and Mrs Fred Freeman of Bolivar New York plan to reside in Casey. Local fire damages a farm outbuilding and a Dwelling on Thos Bell farm south of town. Grace Hasselman interred after arriving from Pueblo Colorado. Casey High School commencement exercises were held with six boys and six girls in attendance, speaker Dr Elijah P Brown presenting Watching the World Go Round.
The Review reports Judge Boyd Newlin born July 21, 1855 in Parker township and died May 18, 1914 at the old homestead. President Tipsword travels to Lawrenceville for a missionary meeting. High School graduation at the college chapel featured Senator W Duff Piercy of Mt. Vernon delivering The Deeper Meaning of the Flag. Six graduates named Edith Murphy Rita Huey Olive Lee Zela Brown Beat rice Moora and William Strader.
A thoughtful reflection in Lippincott's on the early aviation corps. It praises army and navy officers training as aviators, notes risks and low public fervor, and calls for support as these young men perform dangerous work unseen by most. It foresees aviation eventually becoming a unified corps and honors their unwitnessed deeds.
Rev. L. R. Patmont the anti-saloon preacher disappeared March 31. He was found last Saturday bound in an attic at a farm house near Columbia Illinois, in a Chicago suburb area under a wide search by authorities and volunteers.
Rahway New Jersey notices a remarkable reenactment of gratitude when a veteran from Valley Springs Virginia received a sack of potatoes and a ham left at his door. A note inside the ham explained the return honors from a former commissary sergeant who helped a hungry soldier during the siege.
Notice from the Committee on Printing of the Clark County Board of Supervisors invites bids for county printing to be received on Wednesday June 3, 1914 at the County Clerk's office in Marshall Illinois. Specifications for gold printing available after May 29 1914. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated May 25 1914.
In a poverty haunted New York tenement, John Conwell and his elderly mother died from gas as neighbors recall his devotion to a drunken mother. He supported them by writing articles on the latest men’s fashions under Beau Brummel, a paradox of elegance amid hardship.
For over two centuries St Augustine served as Spain's Florida capital. Old Fort Marion, begun in 1592 and finished in 1756, remains a formidable medieval-like fortress guarded by the United States. Visitors explore dungeons and the spine of history survives in narrow, century old streets and Spanish monuments.
Tom Jackson survives a near fatal crossing to Liverpool and fears a repeat so he asks for a lifeboat seat, only to be told the last stateroom is gone. The porter confirms the shortage as he hurries to return home.
A New York Post anecdote about a father warning his boy Prescott from leaning from an upstairs window and humorously debating whether camels must lose their humps to gain one. The child asks if all camels must fall out to obtain humps, revealing a child's literal interpretation.
A newspaper exchange recalls a heated argument with an assailant and a writer’s failed play. The man explains avoiding dispute by calling the rival liar while a police officer questions his restraint. The Pittsburgh Post story reflects shifting views on daring vs tame productions.
A humorous courtroom exchange reveals a husband asking his wife why she wants his photograph in costume. She replies with a fanfare about future remarks, and the judge interjects with a pointed quip about timing and memory.
Puck notes Mr Nuakads’an once wished for a car and now argues he cannot afford one. The brief exchange hints at financial strains affecting personal mobility.
A daughter was born to Rev. and Mrs. E. G. Wininger on Saturday. Mrs. M. Rains and son L. C. Rains visited in Dexter, Missouri, on Sunday. A well on the Ritchie farm near Hutsonville drilled 1120 feet came up dry. Henry A. Voorheis, longtime prominent resident west of town, died suddenly Wednesday from heart trouble at age 87. he was born November 14, 1826 on his lifelong farm.]
A New Dover Ohio resident Jennie Fleming praises Dr King’s New Discovery for a cough of three years. The ad promises relief or money back and urges a 50c bottle and notes 60c to 1.00 options. City Drug Store recommends the product.
By order of the Clark County Court, administrator Edward Pearce of George A Huffington’s estate sets a public sale for July 7 1918 at the east door of the Marshall courthouse. The southeast quarter of Section 19 Town 10 N Range 11 W Clark County Illinois, except railroad right of way, containing about 37 acres, will be sold with terms: half cash in six months, remainder in one year. notes with security, 7 percent interest. option to pay all cash with security and mortgage. Sale date June 20 between 10 am and 4 pm. May 18.
A remark extols admiration for a man on the other side who shows bold conviction, contrasting with a person on our side who behaves as if keeping secrets. The statement emphasizes courage and transparency in political or ideological clashes.
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