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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1919
Page
13
Election returns show Hollenbeck and Shuey ahead of Craig by large margins in delegates to the constitutional convention. Clark County totals were transmitted to Marshall by telephone as results came in.
Catherine Davison Wyrick, born September 15 1892 in Virginia, died October 22 1919 in Marshall. She married Reese Davison June 19 1853 and left eight children, twenty grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. A devoted Methodist, she lived a life of Christian service and was beloved for her unselfish ministry and strong family values.
The West Union demonstration postponed by flood shifts to the speaking program. County agent C C Logan discusses limestone soil potential with lime use, suggesting 5 tons may be appropriate. White Truck Company’s Bull cites trucking costs and cooperative hauling options for limestone. A tentative date of November 25 is floated, with further announcements to follow. Also notes coal car reassignment by railroads prompts Fuel Administrator Clements and Mayor Dewey to seek relief, Halloween warrants issued for local pranks, and Arthur Wright named courthouse custodian after Garwood resigns due to a broken arm.
The contract for the new high school on the old Westfield college grounds was let to J S Montgomery of Sidell for 60 600. The city council issues a notice urging light users to reduce consumption to save fuel amid city efforts.
The circuit court opens Monday with seven new common law cases and twenty two chancery cases listed, including twelve divorces. Casey township high school forms a strong new orchestra under C. A. Morey while Marshall high adopts a ten piece group under Clara J. Sass. Red Cross announces its Third Roll Call November 2 to 11 to enroll four million members and raise three million dollars across Illinois Iowa Michigan Wisconsin and Nebraska.
Washington announces the 14th census to begin January 2, 1920 will expand inquiries to forestry and forest products. It will also broaden population, manufactures, mines, quarries and agriculture. Oil and gas wells will be counted. Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas figures are eagerly awaited. A specialized forestry team will compile forest product statistics, with postwar comparisons of great interest.
The state supreme court sustained lower court decisions in B. D. Jones vs Clark County over a $1200 claimed salary as states attorney. The case Minnie Romines vs Roy Romines, seeking to reopen divorce and increase alimony, was denied. Sixty one counties are affected by the Jones decision.
I O O F Marshall district held a Thursday night meeting in their hall. Degree work including initiatory and second degrees was completed. District deputy grand master John Merrick of Westfield attended. Visitors from Casey West Terre Haute and West Union joined the session. Refreshments of doughnuts coffee and cigars were served.
Frank R. Marvin son of Lewis and Adaline Marvin born 1854 in Clark county Illinois died October 14 1919 at his home in Los Angeles after a lingering illness aged 65. Funeral Thursday October 16 at 2 00 pm Forest Lawn Cemetery. He married Lizzie Napper in 1876 and had Otto of Sparks Nevada and Bernice T Gluesing of Los Angeles both still living with the widow. He leaves one brother Albert of West Union and one half sister Mrs Rachel Poor man of Alva Oklahoma and other relatives in the West Union area.
Hannah Jane Warford Murphy daughter of David and Mary Warford born September 22 1830 in Knox county Illinois died October 29 1919 aged 89 1 29. She married Wm Murphy June 3 1849 ten children eight preceded her two surviving Amos Murphy and Mrs Mattie Craig of West Union. Husband Wm Murphy died August 30 1899. She joined the Christian church in youth and was West Union Christian churchs last charter member. Funeral October 31 at 1 30 p m at Amos Murphys home. Interment York cemetery beside her husband Elder 4 A Sweat Marshall officiated.
Court No. 16 stalled officers at their last meeting naming W F Hutchinson Chancellor Tom Clark Vice Chancellor Mary Black Past Chancellor J W Richards Chaplain Abbie Clark Recorder Hinora Hutchinson Guard Augusta Cunningham Conductor D T Black Sentinel John D Shoemaker John K Black J Harry Mauer Directors Next regular meeting November 1 800 pm
Alfred Joy died at 2 30 in the afternoon on Wednesday. Funeral services were held at Dunlap Chapel Friday morning at 1 290. He leaves a wife Mary Joy, brief sisters, and four brothers.
At a Monday church board meeting the Methodist church unanimously adopted the greater Centenary program with a detailed local outline and quotas as a working basis. Members say the evangelistic campaign is the greatest effort ever attempted by the church locally and nationally.
The M. T. H. S. football team will play Martinsville in a Saturday game at Martinsville. Halloween parties were held in the high school building last week with freshmen entertaining sophomores on Friday and juniors entertaining seniors on Saturday. The decorations were Halloween themed and refreshments were served at close.
A historical transfer list records numerous real estate changes including parcels in Martinsville Westfield and Auburn townships. Transactions involve buyers such as Lorenz Curry Parmer Cornwall Snavely and Mayme Bolen with prices ranging from $1 to $10 800 and acreages from 1 to 244 acres across multiple townships including Martinsville Wabash and Terre Haute.
A masked party at the Marshall Club drew about 35 couples with guests from multiple towns. The event allowed unmasking after six dances, and several out of town attendees are listed, including Mary Gilbert and Esther Levings.
The Walter Burdick chapter of the D A R met Mrs. W A Vaughn Monday afternoon. The regular program was followed by a social discussion. Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee were served. The December meeting will be held at Miss LeGore’s home.
Town residents chatter about a new stage act on Main Street. Rumors claim it’s an improvement over the last performance, with praise for the actor’s bold moves and the show’s overall energy.
This 31 October account describes the looming Lincoln monument on a hill above Potomac park. It details its size about 200 by 150 feet, 80 feet high, and surrounding white Colorado marble columns, with grand stairways and a lakeside setting. The piece places the structure among Washington’s other beacons including the Washington Monument and Capitol, promising it as a major viewing feature for visitors.
Methodist leaders declare the Cen tenary oversubscribed and a great success. The plan seeks 100 percent church attendance and a family altar in every home with an Advocate in every household. The program organizes by areas conferences districts and charges as a conference commission guides the local church.
Royal Neighbors held a Halloween party Friday night honoring new members and visitors. About 45 people attended dressed in masks as names were noted. Pumpkin games and refreshments such as welsh rarebit and coffee were served.
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