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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1921
Page
1
Michigan bonds offered at 94.02 with a total of 4 101 000 dollars value and a 4.82 percent yield. bidders from Chicago and Wyoming deposited 100 000 dollar certified checks as proof of good faith. the sale aimed to fund state road construction and complete the state system during a period of cautious investor sentiment.
Local newspaper column fragment references a roast featuring individuals including Zweiner and Irwin with unclear details.
Bartow Florida reports from Ghalles Scott describe a hurricane that devastated Tampa St. Petersburg and nearby towns. The storm flooded streets damaged buildings unroofed properties and wrecked vessels with salt water and high tides, destroying crops especially grapefruit and halting shipments due to a railroad strike.
Next Wednesday November 97 at 130 pm Dr Ww 7Li head of the agronomy department war the Illinois college of agriculture expected to be in Clark county to discuss corn production with special reference to ear and roots trots lot corn This meeting in to be held on the farm of Clayton By Mount 6 miles northeast of Waste Union and 10 miles southeast of Marshall Poultry meetings using lantern slides will be held this week Today at Pleasant Grove school to take the place of the postponed rainy meeting scheduled for the week before Friday November 4 at Asbury church in North Wabash for ship and Tuesday November Be at nomah All tickets for the game of football between ire and 2 Swillow Hill High Schools may be puebendeas to thie local High School at the gate Petess fleid 4 Saturday Novem ee Boy ow ee
The article describes extensive preparations for a major livestock and international exposition. It notes huge lumber and material stocks, elaborate light effects, and high outlays to ensure a premier display. It also discusses nationwide promotional campaigns to boost home towns and unify America through newspaper circulation and the National Battalion Association effort.
Preliminary hearing held in the State's Attorney Everett Connelly's courtroom Friday afternoon for a man jailed locally last week on charges of driving a car owned by Harry Heatherington of Casey across the state line without consent. He was paroled to Olen Clements for one year and must report monthly, agreeing to reimburse the plaintiff for car use and damages.
Catherine Jane Handwerker daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Handwerker married Ernest Lockard Rea at St. Edmunds Episcopal Church Chicago on October 22 at 5 PM Rev John M Pickels officiated. Attendant Miss Edythe Helen McShane wore navy and carried pink roses with blue cornflowers. Best man Krieger of Gresham. ceremony music by Mrs Harry Fettus Mary B. Miller. The Rea family reside Marshall and will be at 5934 South Park Avenue Chicago after November 1.
Residents near Met all gathered Saturday night October 22 to celebrate Ralph Umberger’s birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Tucker, Mr and Mrs Ernest Hall and son, Mr and Mrs Edgar Spencer and family, Mr and Mrs Eugene Toran, Mr and Mrs Frank Gelling and family, Mr and Mrs Dan Founer and family, Mr and Mrs Orval Shonk and family, Mrs Edith Crimins of Davit, Alfonso Murphy, and Miss Leda Maons Batth.
Six pupils of Miss Ethel Hurst performed a recital at her home on Saturday afternoon featuring solos duets and a variety of pieces including Lucille Robertson Marie McDaniel and Mildred Tibbs. A separate Rally Day and Armistice program followed with church and community events in Marshall and neighboring towns.
C L Parsons a longtime Marshall grocer died after a brief illness Sunday afternoon. He aged and leaves a companion and many business and social friends. Parsons built a respected career starting in a building now occupied by Frank Archer, later Findley, and then at the Ben T. Baird location since 1909. His funeral hour closures reflected deep appreciation from business associates and the community. He was known for fair dealing, courtesy, and businesslike methods.
A Thursday night social titled Kid Party Mas featured waltz jams at the home of Mr and Mrs Johnson. Attendees included Miss Ruth Knipe Alma Read Irene Taubeneck Mary Greene Frances Williams Esther Goodwin Margaret Meehling Jessie Leseure Elizabeth Hagist Frances Lutz Mary Johnson and Mesdames Arthur Lowery Frank Meehling Herbert Fawley Daylgon Don Medskers and C Johnson After contests refreshments of alpineappla salad and could shone were served
A September report claimed William Gallatin shot Pearl Smith near Martinsville over chicken thefts. Smith denies any shooting or theft, says Gallatin never had trouble with chicken thieves, and both regret the misinformation published by the Herald.
The American Legion urges nationwide Armistice Day observances on November 11 to honor those who served and sacrificed. The statement recalls 1918 moments when the world paused to thank God and vows Americans to honor heroes and uphold duty, liberty, and citizenship.
The Clark County post meeting notes show the Americas Legion unit planning a Friday night gathering at 7 00 p m. The Franklin council met October 20 with Rev P Mog a Wwhe presiding. Reports mention reforms and a planned visit by a Berefater Bites team discussing local issues.
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