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Fragmentary death notice referencing a person named Oe Gtrew Week and a sentence with unclear details. The readable portion notes obituary context but lacks dates or full name clarity.
31 May 1911
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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
1
Fragmentary death notice referencing a person named Oe Gtrew Week and a sentence with unclear details. The readable portion notes obituary context but lacks dates or full name clarity.
Two death notices recount the lives of Charlotta Hall and a Gipiaton woman, detailing births in the 1840s and 1876 respectively, family ties including spouses and children, church affiliations with the Presbyterian and Baptist congregations, and funeral rites conducted at Forsythe cemetery. Charlotta Hall, born October 8, 1842 in Edgar County, married George W. Hall in 1874, lived in Clark and Edgar Counties, and left a husband, three daughters, siblings, and many relatives. The Gipiaton obituary notes extended family and a long life marked by faithful service as a wife and mother, with interment and memorials reflecting community regard.
The Board of Education chose two more teachers, Ruth Clark of room 38 north side and Eva Honderich of room 6 south side, as consolidation of Tooms was deemed impracticable. One other appointment details remain unclear.
Marshall High School exploded for 14 runs on 15 hits to defeat Paris 14 to 6. Key moments included home runs by Gard and a late two-bagger by Foster, with strong hitting support from Laufman Baker and Weaver as St. John held Paris to a late rally.
The opening match on Ohio Oil Co courts yesterday featured Robinson as host. Robinson’s Bell and Brown beat local Kiplinger and Hodge 4-6 6-2 6-4, then lost 6-4 4-6 to Smith and Jolly. A rain stoppage affected the stall game. Mason and Caldwell of Robinson lost 3-6 4-6 to Smith and Jolly and won 6-4 6-4 against Hodge and Kiplinger. A rematch between the clubs will be held soon in Robinson.
The week opens with a Friday 8 p.m. performance of The Merchant of Venice Up to Date at the Pythian Theatre. Tickets cost 25 35 and 60 cents and are on sale at Kelfers. The cast includes Keefer Laufman Owen Foster Chas Claypool Arthur Rackerby Fenton Cole Theron Chenoweth Lola Archer Mary Roach Pritchard and others. The following Sunday at 8 p.m. the baccalaureate sermon is by Rev W W Sniff of Paris. Commencement exercises Friday June 9 at 8 p.m. in the theatre with Rev Frank G Smith delivering the address. Admission 10 15 and 25 cents, tickets at City Drug Store.
A veterans day tribute observed fifty years after. The Marshall Band led ceremonies at Catholic cemetery with a brief service by Fr Healey. In the afternoon Hon Arthur Pooran delivered an extensive address praising northern and southern bravery and calling for arbitration and peace. The day closed with a cemetery procession and decorations.
Several transfers listed including Arthur Poorman master to N B Lee 24 acres for 600. J W B Hutchings to Jesse Meloy 18 acres 21-12-13 for 3900. Arthur Poorman to Jesse F Norton sw aw 16-11-12 for 1. Jesse B Norton to S R Murphy wit sw 16-11-12 for 4000. Abigail Johnson to Thomas Griffin 60 acres 36-11-12 for 4500. Hector Dulaney to Theodore Miller 40 acres 25-11-12 for 5200. Ray Royer to Jno Emrick 10 lots in Dulaney’s 6th Casey for 700. Emme Adams to Sarah Batson pt lot 2 Archer 1st Marshall for 1050. John W Richards to Rebecca Buckner 8.5 ne 1-9-22 for 1000. W O Cougill to T B Correll lot 4 in Drum’s ad Casey for 1500. John A Brosman to Car V Taw beneck pt dik 19 Dulaney ad Marshall for 1760. Jane Black to F M Black et al sw fr 4-11-10 for 1. Geo Spence to W S Holmes nw ne 25-11-13 for 1600. Spencer Ball et al to Peter Bowsher tract in 17-10-14 for 1.
The Wal ter Burdick Chapter DAR marked its third anniversary with a 3 to 5 pm reception hosted by Regent Mrs Wilson Harlan. The event featured flags flowers and a patriotic atmosphere. Miss Stewart of Chicago read The Man Without a Country Hale with Mrs James Griffith accompanying on piano. Lunch followed the program and Mrs John Crossley presented pictures of her great grandparents who were also the great grandparents of former President Cleveland.
Westfield College announces a weekend of events starting Saturday evening with literary society entertainment. Sunday features a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. A B Wright of Chicago and a Sunday evening sermon before the Christian Associations by Rev. Long of Indianapolis. Monday includes a meeting of the board of trustees, Tuesday houses alumni reunion and annual concert, followed by a Wednesday address by Dr. Blackwood of Chicago.
For Sale. My residence property north 14th street large house on one half acre with barn corn crib poultry hog house cellar well and fruit trees. House piped for gas. Terms cash or dime payments or trade or rent to right party. Bee Arna Mundorf at Shipe’s store write to Rev J Mundorf Ban Pletre Indiana ag ag)
Obituary notes the death of Bil Cook of Martinsville born October 2, 1829 in Rush County Indiana who died May 27, 1911 aged 81 years 7 months 25 days. He married Martha Jane Jones January 31 1850 and had ten children eight living. Surviving children include John Chas FR M Alonzo Mrs Carson Johnson Mrs Dan Ruppert Ed George and Mrs Emma Keller with 25 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He moved to the county in 1863 and farmed nearby until recent years. Funeral services were held at M E Church. Rev Ei and Rev Mr officiated.
Preliminary steps merge all town merchants in Ohio D into a single 400000 stock company to counter mail order competition. A temporary organization forms and favors grow among leading merchants. Under the plan current proprietors hold stock and keep salaries while stores stay under individual ownership. Consolidated credit and buying power aim to cut costs and meet mail order rivals.
A man described as George Coryell, who lived alone, was found dead in his Rothe Wag residence. The body showed signs of long isolation. Police and coronial authorities began a routine inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death.
President Taft refused to grant pardons to Charles W. Morse of New York and John R. Walsh of Chicago. He also declined to exercise clemency or shorten sentences, stating the national banking laws must be upheld regardless of a convict’s wealth or status. The lengthy opinion cited moral turpitude and the need to enforce banking laws impartially.
The Farmers Institute officers plan a June 27 bus trip from West Union and Marshall to Urbana for farm demonstrations at the experiment station. Fare is 1.50. names should be reported to H. Maurer or J. L. Hawker Drake promptly to arrange rail travel and accommodations.
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