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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
2
A reader letter in Washington expresses fury at German actions in Belgium and France and condemns German women and men for war crimes. The writer backs President Wilson and warns allied leaders to keep a hard line toward Germany and Austria.
Mrs. Wilson Harlan died last Friday in Chicago of apoplexy. The body was brought to Marshall Sunday, with funeral Monday at Mrs. Lola Schwanecke home conducted by Rev J C R Dierlamm. Interment was in Marshall cemetery. Survived by daughter and three grandchildren. She founded Walter Burdick Chapter DAR and served as honorary regent.
Mrs. James Barker's barn at York was struck by lightning on Saturday night November 16. About 400 bushels of corn and a mow full of hay were destroyed by fire. A milch cow tied in the barn was killed.
Monday saw twenty aircraft pass over the town, all condemned planes being moved from Belleville to Indianapolis for repairs. The article also notes draft board activities, court proceedings, and numerous divorces and foreclosures, with many cases continued and a need for revision in court practice.
George Shumaker 48 a farmer four miles north of Marshall died last Wednesday in a suspected self inflicted death after borrowing a shotgun from neighbor John McKinzie. His body was found Thursday morning on the Sharkey farm. Funeral services held Friday at his home with burial at New Goshen. Survived by wife three daughters and four sons one son in France.
Mrs. Gertrude Reed, 23, wife of Grover Reed, died Friday at her Dudley Missouri home. Burial and funeral were held in Livingston after the body was moved there. Ruth Clarene, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Robinson, died Sunday in Darwin township. She was active in the Darwin M E church and a recent high school graduate. Funeral services were held at the family home and burial followed in the local cemetery.
The Marshall teachers' section holds its third meeting in the court room at 2 o clock on Saturday December 7. Reviews will cover Illinois, the Prairie State with Rosa Batson Lola Kile Elizabeth O Rourk Vada Veach Frances Wivel Rosa Bohn Bertha Batson. Reports on The Teacher and the School list Aaron Kannamacher Ethel Lowe Leela Kuhn Charlotte Schad Margaret Forbeck Golda Thompson Sylvia Wallace.
The Marshall churches plan a union Thanksgiving service tomorrow at 10 in the Methodist church. City residents are urged to attend to express gratitude. a prepared program features all city ministers and music by the Methodist choir. Rev. C. R. Dierlamm of the Congregational church will preach the sermon.
A destitute Mrs. Thomas G. Smith and eight children, living in a filthy cabin east of Livingston, are taken to Anna asylum after a violent insanity outbreak. Officers describe extreme destitution with scant rags and miserable conditions. Also notes Walter Athon in Argonne fighting, now in a British hospital. First snow falls last Friday with record cold Monday. Marriage licenses issued to Charles A Morgan and Edith J Falkner and others in Parker and Terre Haute.
St Marys church in Marshall plans a double celebration on December 8 to mark the parish's start as a mission of Paris Illinois and the 50th anniversary of the church cornerstone. A high mass at 10 am and a benediction close the day, with hopes to raise funds to reduce parish debt including an $800 note and a $2500 note.
Charley Figg, previously fined 100 dollars and given 60 days on the penal farm in Terre Haute for bootlegging, had his sentence suspended on the condition he left the trade, but he was arrested again last Saturday for the same offense.
The newly elected county officers will take office next Monday. Burns Smith is named deputy county clerk. Charles Short of Casey becomes deputy sheriff. Edward Garwood is appointed court house janitor. Miss Maude Lewis will assist in the treasurer’s office.
The Marshall State Bank installed a new burglar proof café within its fire proof vault to enhance security of cash and securities. Additional improvements are planned in the near future.
A War Department telegrams report the deaths of several local youths in France. Clarence Burkett, in Marshall, died Oct 3 from pneumonia. William Burkett, 18, of Barwin township, died Oct 5 of pneumonia. Harry Haddix of Darwin township died in France. Henry Zellers of Co A 130th U S Infantry died Oct 25 from wounds. Albert Draper of West York wounded. Glen McCormick missing in action but later reported in a French hospital. Ira Burkett of Marshall died of disease.
City schools closed again at noon last Friday due to grip. Several teachers are sick with the disease. Schools will not reopen this week until danger passes.
Earl P. Hancock of Westfield township was declared insane by the county court and sent to the state hospital at Anna. John Saiter of Darwin township and M. L. Neal of Marshall were sent to the Anna hospital. Dr O Swanson of the U S Department of Agriculture spoke at Marvin flour mill on dust explosions their causes and prevention with lantern slides and practical demonstrations. Rumors persist that Sidell and Olney railroad may be discontinued January 1 with bondholders pressing for a buyer. government has not seized the property though deficits remain under Supt Moreland.
Mr and Mrs John W Mitchell entertained relatives at their York area home Sunday for the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Samuel Prevo. The couple wed Nov 25 at the Mitchell homestead with Rev Robert Mitchell officiating. Guests included Harry B Dulaney and family Frank Foster Samuel Prevo Sr and family Chas Paddock and Clarence Prevo and families. A lengthy dinner followed and many golden gifts were presented.
A Yorkshire mother receives John Barker's Oct 20 letter recounting a July 14 night raid in France. He describes waking at 11:50, loading guns, gas mask use, shrapnel, and advancing despite losses including Hale McKinney. He praises French Alpine Chasseurs and Georgia, Iowa units, notes gear damage, and hopes the war ends in months to return home for cake.
A nationwide drive for War Savings Stamps opens this week with Clark County set to raise 460000 dollars, though the present goal shows 150000 as a shortfall. The county risks failing to meet the wartime pledge for the first time if targets are not met.
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