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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1912
Page
4
Land bought just west of the Big Four Station covering 547 acres with strong rail trackage along the right of way. Groundbreaking for new buildings was delayed after contractor Mr Forbeck suffered a severe fall. demolition and building work are expected to resume soon.
The Hector B Dulaney farm of 160 acres one mile south of Marshall sold for 24000 to Elder Lee of Westfield. He will take possession December 1st and plans to keep Dulaney in Marshall city limits, adding a Westfield resident to town.
Clark county supervisors awarded heating, plumbing, and electrical wiring work for the new sheriff's residence. James M. Hooper won the heating and plumbing bid. E. D. Huston secured the electric wiring contract.
The Dulaney National Bank held a meeting to accept the retirement of President and director T J Golden due to ill health. Harry B Dulaney remains in control. new directorate includes J R Burnett and B Bryan with Burnett succeeding Golden. The bank reports capital and surplus at 140000 dollars and deposits around 400000 dollars. Marshall and Clark County residents express regret.
Jasper Ulry formerly of Martinsville killed himself with a razor in Carbondale after a period of despondency from financial losses and grief over his daughter's death. His wife, who witnessed the act, rushed to stop him but he died in her arms.
Mrs James J Rose and Miss Ruby Rose hosted forty guests at Five Hundred in the Marshall Club rooms with chrysanthemums and potted ferns. Other items note bridge winners, a Needlework Club gathering, a season card party, and dinners at local churches. A 100th birthday relative from Vincennes attended and voted straight Republican at the polls.
The Tribune reports Springfield and Terre Haute traction officials visited Terre Haute last week and pledged that the line will be built with construction already underway. In church news, a Sunday school class led by Mr Cabtel’s group showed strong progress and the evening service centered on "The Heart Interest of Labor."
A torn line reads quick orders for lumber with stray names and initials unclear. The fragment suggests a rushed exchange or receipt note, but the source lacks complete context or identifiable entities.
A list of staple prices includes potatoes per peck sugar soap crackers and bulk items with per pound and per box rates. Also noted are town visits by Commodore Vargas and daughter Lena and several local residents visiting relatives in nearby towns with mentions of social calls and travel.
A fragmented note asserts that experts praise Royal Baking Powder as the best ingredient for today’s cooking. It mentions a culinary department turning to "unhealthful" baked foods with optimism and highlights Saoean ona Statements of the experts.
Local event invites residents to attend Thursday night as a show of friendship for the Redmen. Organizers urge community turnout and spirit at the game and related festivities.
An ad notes five cent rates and invites readers to obtain large sheets of carbon paper at the Herald office for transferring patterns or designs suitable for dress-making or fancy work.
A long ad lists 30x80 store boards 77c, copper wash boilers $2.25, universal bread mixer $1.71, water pails 45c, tea kettles 79c, and a broad groceries section. It markets home canning items, fresh produce, and canned goods with emphasis on cleanliness and value. Also offered are enamelware, coffee pots, kitchen sets, and flour brands Marvin Silk Finish and Randall's Queen.
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