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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1914

Page

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Harold Bright for County Superintendent of Schools

An Independent Greenup index voice praises Harold Bright as a bright, proven educator. It traces his rise from modest beginnings to roles as teacher, principal, and superintendent. The piece lauds his moral character and urges voters to elect him in the Republican primary in Clark County.

Greenup - Press Harold Bright Wes Clark County Greenup Harold Westfield High Martinsville

Cross Country Tourists Mr and Mrs Holton Travel With Baby

Mr and Mrs B L Holton with their 17 month old child traveled by wheel cart in a tramping tour from Dayton Ohio to the Pacific coast. They tried to pay expenses by selling photographs of themselves. Holton was jailed on cruelty charges, fined five dollars and costs, then discharged on promise of better behavior.

B. L. Holton Dayton Pacific Coast Holton Esquire Craig

Death of Mrs Mary E B Switzer from Typhoid

Mrs Mary EB Phillips Switzer wife of Thomas Switzer died Friday at her Third street home after a two week typhoid illness. She was 44. Funeral services were held Sunday at Wesley Chapel Orange township conducted by Rev Stout.

Mary EB. (Phillips) Switzer Thomas Switzer Third Street Wesley Chapel Orange Township Stout

Marriage Licenses and Water Works Disrepair Report

Marriage licenses issued for Walter McClary and Ruth Burns of Dolson and Thomas Thornton of Dana with Sadie Nickles of Chrisman. Also James Burr of Llewellyn and Flora Helen Lake of Marshall listed. Water works at the local plant broke down last week, pumps have been patched but patrons urged to conserve water until full repairs are completed.

Walter McClary Ruth Burns Dolson To Thomas M. Thornton Dana Ind Sadie Nickles Chrisman James Burr Llewellyn Paris Flora Helen_Lake Marshall David Patchett Ethel D. Buckle Martinaville

New Law Requires Recording Women Workers Hours

Employers must maintain daily records of women workers hours under the new statute. The Herald offers blank forms for convenient, inexpensive use. Dr Ia Davis sells her osteopathy practice to Dr Glen Buckler of Oakland who assumes the office this week. Clarence G Bailey, a new lawyer and law student with Judge Snavely, will take the state bar examination this month.

Ia. Davis Glen” “Buckler Oakland Clarence G. ‘Bailey Snavely

Farm for Sale Near Martinaville NL

104 acres of level land in the Bood neighborhood. Four miles from Martinaville. Buildings in fair condition. Immediate possession available. Easy terms. Cole and Cole.

Martinaville

City Council Battles Over Light Ordinance Veto

The mayor vetoed a minimum electric light rate ordinance of 75 cents monthly but council reenacted it on Hooper’s motion. The fire department authorized $240 for two hose reels. Water tower inspection and cleansing ordered. Treasurer reports $8253.18 on hand. Marshal and police magistrate report no arrests in September. Bills totaled $45.

Hooper

M T H S Notes On Enrollment And New Equipment

Enrollment is rising at M T H S with the return of Margaret Forbeck and the entry of Doris Keifer Mabel Lewis Harvey Weshitzer to study sewing bookkeeping and typewriting All new books relate to sewing and agriculture New chairs arrived improving building equipment Two Literary Societies to be organized with members performing on programs this year One day of vacation was taken causing some absence due to the horse show Public cooking and agriculture courses debated but likely to be added later

Margaret Forbeck Doris Keifer Mabel Lewis Harvey Weshitzer

Oliver at the Exposition Photos for Education Display

The U S Bureau of Education requests photographs from the recent Country Life fair at Oliver to illustrate an elaborate exhibit on progressive educational movements in the United States.

U. S. Bureau of Education United States Oliver

Marshall Band Grows Noted Progress Under Prof Wallace

The Marshall Band received compliments for its good work last week. Enthusiastic members under the efficient tutelage of Professor Wallace are making fine progress in music.

Marshall Band Wallace

Congregational Church Sermons Announced for Sunday

Pastor Rev William H Zeigler will preach at 10 45 a m on Following the Fashion and again at 7 00 p m on The Man Who Stayed Outside Cordial invitation extended to all readers of the congregation notices.

Wm. H. Zeigler wWill

Unusual fines in court for minor employment act violation

Ferrell Pruyn manager of the Joy Theater was fined 75 and costs in Esquire Craig's court yesterday for violating the age employment act. Mrs Ballard returned to Lima after a two month visit with her daughter Mrs Roy Jefferds. Bert Mayer departed for Kingfente Kansas to visit relatives, then Denver. Warrants issued for the arrest of Chris Murphy and Vern Lowry of Martinsville township on assault charges against Bertha Sweet. Miss Louise Campbell visiting relatives in Terre Haute.

Ferrell Pruyn Joy Theater Esquire Craig's Ballard Lima Roy’ Jefferds Bert Mayer Kingente, Kas Sto Denver Chris Murphy Vern Lowry Martinsville ’ Township Umith Bertha Sweet Louise Campbell Terre Haute

Illinois beats Christian Brothers College in football 37 to 0

Illinois dominates Christian Brothers College of St Louis 37 to 0. The game next Saturday features Indiana at Champaign Urbana with Gov Ralston expected to accompany the team. Attendance up 12 percent to 4500 as veterans of Clark county list read like a school roster with students and graduates pursuing science and law.

Illinois Christian Brothers College of Champaign-Urpana Chicago Marshall Township Ernest Nay Hubert English Harvard University Frank Cockrell Olen R. Clements West Union West York Clark County Velda Bamesberger Thaddeus Batson Norma Bell Lyman Booth Olen. R. Clements Eula Morton Everett Murphy Will Stevens Mary Plasters Norma Belli Pearl Amy Weir Mayme Frakes Reba Marguerite Marian Champaign Wm. .B. .McKinley Joe

Paris Woman Murdered in Memphis Shooting

Mrs Wiley Butler formerly of Paris was killed and her husband left in critical condition at a Memphis hospital following a quarrel with the husband’s employer. The shooting occurred early last week and Mrs Butler died instantly.

Wiley Butler Paris Memphis Tenn

Boy Scouts Adopt Uniform and 22 Caliber Rifles

Under Wilber Kellogg the group now uniforms with rifles. The members have become skilled in military movements and present a smart soldierly appearance.

Boy Scouts Wilber Kellogg

Restaurant Changes Hands on West Side

Davis retained control of the West Side restaurant but sold last Thursday to L Smart of Flat Rock.

J. Ww Davis West Side L Smart Flat Rock

Good Words for Harry Drake

Oakland Ledger notes Prof. Harry W. Drake of Marshall a Republican candidate for the legislature visited the city Tuesday and impressed Republicans with his erudition and public cheer. Drake, former Clark County schools superintendent, is campaigning across the district promising fair representation for all constituents in the 34th district.

Oakland Ledger Harry W. Drake Marshall Drake Clark County Billy Hollenbeck Green Messrs Howard Purduin

Real Estate Transfers Notice

Omer Phillips transfers 11 acres to Ethel V Low for 500 dollars. W W Wyrick sells 2 acres to John Wyrick for 1 dollar. WH Smith transfers to Fannie R Shel burn in Archers 1st Marshall for 1 dollar. Chas A Funk to S S Swim for 2000 dollars. S Swim to Chas A Funk transfers in same area. Guy Payne sells se all to Millard F Payne for 4000 dollars. Eliza C Cork to C H Higbee for Lot 3 in Cook's Addition Casey for 1 dollar. C H Higbee to E G Payne for same property at 500 dollars.

Omer Phillips Ethel V Low W Wyrick John Wyrick Chas Funk Guy Payne Millard F Payne Eliza C Cork C H Higbee Cook Ad. Casey H Higbee E G Payne

Women Must Register to Vote in November

Women desiring to vote in the November election must register and will not re register for two years. Registrations must use each woman's Christian name, not her husband's or a married name. The Board of Registration will meet at the usual voting place. voters need not appear in person as a name can be provided to a board member for registration and voting rights parallel to men.

Ed Harlan Mertine Tite Lodge Martinsville Marshall Methodist John Garner Peter’ Snyder A Scott West Union Rebeca Dunn Isaac Ticks Casey Annie Hicks Merida ‘Walker Sol Leonard Emma Sweitzer Daughettee Evaline Reed Auburn J C.bardin Isaac Ishler Nancy Godden Celia Towell Perry’ Mullen H* Hoenig John Flowers J’ K Black Mary "Black Geo‘ “Whitlock York Robert. Hurst Martinaulie Amanda ‘Hammond Addison Hall Orange Joseph Rush Oliver John: Kuykendall Dennigan Whitlock Albert Stockwell Dennison Mary. Stockwell A Ho Rgan J’ D* Nichols Ellen‘ Liffick RS Hutchinson Nathan Wright Robt Montgomery D R.martin J.S Moke DR Martin I Christine J. Christine N Towell J S ‘Towell Mida Beadle H Beadle Robert Switzer Hugh , Reynolds An ‘G-D' Parker Westfield Curtis Shotwell Perry BY Perry M’ Hardway Christian’ Renner Clatfelter Walnut Prairie F'Mcfarlan ME McFarland Lewellyn -Boyer Clarksville John .Grisham L “Hollingsworth Hollingsworth Jackson James Dawson Eugene Atchison John Smith Board of Registration Board For Registration

O Hair Reverses Stance Amid Reelection Gloom

Congressman O Hair previously stated his duty kept him in Washington during the campaign but now returns to the district after receiving a tip that his reelection chances are weakening. He works to repair his political position and shore up support.

O'Hair Washington

Memorial Service for Revolutionary Soldier at Westfield

The Daughters of the American Revolution announce a memorial service at the grave of Henry Briscoe a Revolutionary soldier at Westfield next Sunday afternoon. The public is invited.

the Daughters of the American Revolution Henry Briscoe Westfield

Casey City Sues Ry Co Special Paying Assessment Set

The case City of Casey versus C H D Ry Co in county court is set for October 22 with a special jury venire drawn. The matter progresses from the supreme court on an amended motion, involving Harge Tourtillot charged with unreasonable driving of a motor vehicle.

City of Casey Supreme Court

Martinsville Lights Offer Free Current for Street Lamps

G. C. Hallauer proposes to supply the city with free electricity for 75 street lights of 80 candlepower if the city furnishes fixtures. The plan seeks city acceptance of the charitable offer to illuminate the streets without cost for power.

G. C. Hallauer Martinsville

Revival Meetings At Zion Church Endorse Unity In City

Evangelical Association reports strong interest in revival services at the Evangelical church. Local ministers assist to foster unity and victory. Daily services at 7 30 pm through Sunday, with short addresses near the courthouse each evening. Next Sunday morning preaching at Zion Big Creek church. Pastor Leo J Ehrhart.

Evangélical ‘Church Zion Big Creek Leo J Ehrhaftt

Will war ever cease among civilized nations

Washington D C September 39 a writer argues war may end only when civilization collapses or when new destructive weapons deter killing. he cites brutal atrocities in Belgium and France and notes a French inventor allegedly created turpinite a petrifying explosive. the piece laments persistent violence among educated peoples and questions religious pretense of peace.

Washington, D. C Belgium France Illinois Paris Crown Prince of Germany Marnes von Kluk The Aisne

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