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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1908

Page

2

Progress in Fight on Tuberculosis Widening Across U S

National Association reports rapid growth in anti TB activity with 211 associations 20 000 members in the United States as of now and 260 associations expected by 1909. Seventeen hundred beds added via sanatoria dispensaries and hospitals aim to reduce deaths nationwide.

National Association For United States Massachusetts New Jersey New York Michigan Pennsylvania Boston Chicago National Association For the Study and Roosevelt Securitry Banvatoria

Se Pela eosiir fe ar

The readable fragments describe a local event with unclear names and dates. It mentions a person and an organization but lacks sufficient details to form a complete report.

Receiver for Red Bank Oil Co. placed in charge of mortgagees agent

J. C. Donnell appointed receiver for Red Bank Oil Co. in Illinois field to protect mortgagees. All judgments and claims paid. current expenses met. Company behind on Benedum Trees purchase, efforts to sell failed, Geo. Davids to run the Montpelier Ohio operation, O. D. Donnell assisting in Findlay.

Red Bank Oil Co Illinois J. C. Donnell Red Bank Mr. Donnell Geo. Davids Ohio Off Co Montpelier Ind O D Donnell J C Findlay, O Robinson Constitution

Excellent paving brick eyed for Marshall plant

W B Scholfield received shale paving brick samples from Beaver Falls Pennsylvanian J H Warwood. The red hard bricks impressed Warwood who sees strong investment potential for a Marshall paving brick plant amid local demand and labor needs.

W. B. Scholfield J. H. Warwood Beaver Falls Scholfield Lewis Mr. Warwood Marshall

Remarkable Corn Husking Feats By Morton Staggs

Morton Staggs working for William Parson on Daniel Wright’s farm husked and delivered 123 bushels to Bowman station on November 8 from 6 am to 2 30 pm. On November 9 he husked three loads totaling 55 bushels 40 pounds 64 bushels 20 pounds 31 bushel 10 pounds from 6 am to 4 30 pm. Combined total 141 bushels 20 pounds for the two days with corn yielding about 65 bushels per acre.

Morton Staggs Wm. Parson Daniel Wright Bowman Station Acre Paris Beacon

October Weather Record from Palestine Station

A. B. Cobb, voluntary observer for Palestine, reports October weather data. Maximum 88 on the 21st, minimum 29 on the 13th, total precipitation 10. Clear days 11, partly cloudy 18, cloudy 1. Killing frost on the 12th and 13th. Prevailing wind southeast.

A. B. Cobb Palestine Station

Evangelical Church Services This Sunday

The Marshall church holds English preaching at 2 30 PM. Zion Big Creek preaches at 10 30 AM. Emanuel Grand Turn begins a revival series with Sunday evening service. Weekday preaching starts at 7 30 PM. All are welcome.

Marshall Church Zion Big Creek Emanuel Grand Turn

Extraordinary Engagement Promises Ellery with Royal Italian Band

Manager Janney secures Ellery for a concert on Tuesday evening November 24 featuring Miss Besale Marie Mayham as soprano soloist. The Royal Italian Band has 50 musicians with tickets priced 60 to 75 cents, upper seats 26 cents, adults 35 cents.

Janney Ellery Royal Italian Band Besale Marie Mayham

Fragmented OCR Testimony on Medical Care Access

The text discusses disease treatment options with emphasis on free or low cost care. It references institutions focusing on dental and sanitary life, patient wellbeing, and advice. It is a garbled excerpt likely from a historical medical or public health notice.

East Side Sewer Contract Awarded for Paris Firm

The East Side sewer project costs will run about 16000 dollars with the Mercantile Bridge and Concrete Tile Co of Paris awarded the contract at roughly 15270.90 dollars based on estimated quantities. Work will start after a ten day waiting period and proceed to completion, while paving for the west side district will begin soon pending legal steps.

Board of Public Improvements East Side Mercantile Bridge and Concrete Tile Co Paris Board of Local Improvements West Side District

City Delivery Plans Advanced With District Mapping

Mr Orent Clark P O Inspector surveyed the city to create three delivery districts and locate 15 collection boxes. He reported to the Department noting that funding is depleted, delaying free delivery but preparatory steps are complete and delivery could start when funds allow. Had houses been numbered and streets signed by August 1 free delivery would be in place. now we await the Department's pleasure.

Orent Clark

Obituary of John Fraker of Marshall

John Fraker born in Wyan dotte county on August 10, 1846 died November 12, 1908 at his brother Jacob Fraker’s home three miles east of Marshall after a brief illness. He came with parents to Illinois in 1855 and made Marshall his permanent home though he traveled widely in the Rocky mountains where he admired nature. Survived by one brother and three nephews funeral services were held at Jacob Fraker’s residence Friday afternoon conducted by Rev G McCumber of Livingston. Interment in Marshall cemetery.

John Fraker Wyandotte County Jacob Marshall Illinois Rocky Mountains Jacob Fraker G McCumber Livingston Marshall Cemetery

Fire near Marvin mill barely checked by prompt work

A Thursday night blaze at the Marvin mill started from the office stove flue and spread to the south driveway awning. Quick action saved the mill. water and flour paste damaged bill posters nearby, with the main loss avoided.

Marvin

Christian Church Weekly Services and Meetings

Thursday evening prayer meeting and Bible study. Sunday school next Lord's Day at 9 30 a m. Preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 45 p m by the minister Gilbert Tones or Eld er Layton of Windsor Junior League Saturday 2 00 p m Christian Endeavor next Monday at 7 30 preceded by teachers meeting at 7.

Gilbert Tones Layton Windsor Christian Endeavor

Teachers Institute to be Held at M T H H S Building

The Clark County Teachers Association holds its annual meeting at the Marshall township high school on Friday November 27 with a full program of papers on school work and government. Notable talks include Prof Wm O Lynch on history methods and a lecture praised for practicality. The session starts at 10 o clock with invitations to teachers to participate and share effective methods.

Clark County Teachers’ Association Marshall Township Carrie Keller Maude Hall Arthur A Miles Frank McFarland Charlotte Richeson Wm O Lynch Indiana State Normal School

Postal guide warning on handling registered matter rules

Col E Stuart Chief Inspector Chicago warns strict adherence to delivery regulations for registered matter to persons other than the addressed. The article notes blank order forms authorize designated individuals including relatives or nonrelatives to receive matter, preventing official censure.

Col . E. Stuart Chicago Department

Muzzle or Kill Your Dogs Under Rabies Warning

City issues rabies alert after dogs biting others. Owners must muzzle or securely confine dogs by Monday morning November 23 at 9 oclock. The city marshal is empowered to kill any unmuZZled dog on the streets after that deadline.

Farahal

Circuit judge race draws many candidates in district

Ten to a dozen hopefuls eye the upcoming June election for circuit judge in the district. Judge Thompson seeks re election. Names include Isaac A Love John Kerler John Marshal Henry Neal Emory Andrews Joseph E Dyas W H Clinton Fred J Bartlett W T Hollenbeck with others discussed and unannounced. Democratic hopefuls Craig and Kimbrough may run.

Thompson Isaac A Love Vermillion County John Kerler Danville John Marshal Henry Neal Coles County Emory Andrews Mattoon Joseph E Dyas W H Clinton Paris Fred J Bartlett Marshall W T Hollenbeck Craig and Kimbrough 2B Scholfield

The Things That Make a Town

The Terre Haute Star notes rising orders and factory expansion boosting the national supply chain. It compares past dullness to current prosperity and credits enterprising workers and hustlers who built Terre Haute, urging a similar spirit to grow Marshall.

Terre Haute Marshall

Mayor Bell Leaves for Robinson Law Partnership

Mayor H C Bell forms a law partnership with E E Stiles of Robinson and will practice thereafter. He will not move his family until next spring and will continue mayor duties until his term ends to see east and west sewer projects and paving completed. He has shipped library and office furniture to Robinson and has long been a Marshall resident and prominent local attorney.

H. C. Bell E. E Stiles Robinson Bell Clark County Marshall Mr Bell Clint

Curtis Pinnell farm reports second oil well outproduce first

The second oil well on the Curtis Pinnell farm near Kansas was shot last week and shows indications of being better than the first one. It reaches 150 feet deep and encounters a thicker oil sand than the initial well finished a week or 50 days earlier.

Curtis Pinnell Kansas

Suit filed over alleged wife affections in Douglas

Wilford Pine sues E. F. Clapp in circuit court for 10000 damages alleging his wife’s affections. Both reside in Douglas township. Last week Mrs. Clapp filed suit against her husband for separate maintenance.

Wilford Pine E. F. Clapp Douglas Township

East Brilliance Shines at Hillman Longaker Wedding

Miss Edith May Hillman and Mr Harold Robinson Longaker wed at the Hillman home with Rev George Lord officiating. Attendants include Eva Deisel and Clarence Merrell, with bridesmaids Mary and Blanche Hillman and arms full of pink and white bouquets. Guests from Bradford Toledo Lima North Baltimore Plainfield and Chicago gathered as the Locke-Thomas orchestra played. The couple will reside at 302 North Fifth Street after a wedding trip.

Edith May Hillman F H Hillman Harold Robinson Longaker L. C Longaker Bradford Soclock George Lord Lava Ohio Eva Maria Deisel Lima Clarence Merrell Toledo Mary Blanche Hillman Judson Eugene Hillman Hillman Locke- Thomas Orchestra Terre Haute Ind Eva Deisel Spon Mr Longaker North Fifth Street Out of Town Plainfield N. J A. Durham Sisterville W Va H. H. Hillman Vincennes Eva M. Deisel Hazel Hoeer Alfred van Scoy J. A. Bozel Bridgeport O. D. ‘Donnell Findlay, O J. W. Bréinser Wwe W. Strickler Indianapolis W. D. Loftus Casey Parsons Chicago Blancha’ Hillman Ohio

Gas Well a Monster Near Morgan Farm

A gas well south of the Morgan farm is described as a monster and the greatest drilled in the Seta state. It is estimated to produce around 3 to 10,000,000 feet of gas per day under control of Lin W. B. Scudamore and J. V. Price of Caley.

Morgan Farm Seta Baver Ag Ve” Ster Lin W. B Scudamore J. V. Pricé Caley

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Iyhe, National’ “Association OH Company Evangelical Church Services Christian Church Services Telephone Co Teachers’ Institute Prof A. Wallace Circuit Judgeship Edgar Inguracé Cécon Atlowent Harold Longaker Edith Hillman Master Loren William Hillman Alfred van Scoy Longaker
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