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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1921
Page
1
A farm bureau report describes wool pooled for blankets from northern farms and notes the ample sale of unused wool, while corn worm damage grows across counties. Expert C. Logan urges seed corn selection this fall and discourages crib corn for seed.
The bulletin highlights students like Ben Grissom, Margaret Grissom, and Norman Woods striving for perfect records. It notes new equipment, a heater and ventilator, improved facilities at Eckel and Oak Grove, and praise for directors and teachers including Miss Dorothy Reynolds and Mrs. Arford. The piece urges attendance, reports on mail boxes, and mentions program items and staff changes across several schools.
Golden wedding anniversary celebrated Sunday at their Grand Turn home. About fifty guests attended the noon meal on a long table loaded with good things. A cake in the center was prepared by friends, and children placed gold pieces atop the cake to honor the occasion.
In a brief local notice, Earl Gumming of West Union and Carrie Sweitzer of West Union seek a marriage license. Also listed are Frank Wygebrecht, Lucy Day, and George Orndorft with various initials, alongside Adna Coleman and AY Johnson in a township context.
Daniel Stover celebrated his tenth birthday on a Saturday afternoon with ten friends. Guests included LeRoy Gains Harold Adis Rex Cork John Bennett Bradley, Duane McConchie Wilber Clark and others in a small neighborhood gathering.
Mrs. F. O. Lutz, a widow with 11 children, raises canaries and runs a growing aviary. Her birds span from Golden Opera to German Rollers with 61 birds current. She feeds frugally, sells to customers from Ft Worth to Cleveland, and also milks cows and keeps chickens with help from her daughter Hattie, though she plans to reduce work as her children urge.
A special election approved an Ice Plant to supply the city with ice water and electricity. City bonds of 28000 plus plant bonds of 28000 fund the project. Ordinances No 2002 No 202 No 204 No 206 show voting results with majorities for electrification and ice plant construction.
A summary of the city grade schools first month notes 410 enrolled with 98.8 percent average daily attendance. South side high marks in room 3 taught by Mrs Jessie Ruttman. North side has fewer tardies. Next month a contest among rooms aims to boost attendance and prompt arrival.
Saturday evening at 6 30 o clock the marriage of Frank Eggebrecht to Mrs Randall Day took place at the home of Mrs Margaret McCann on Fourth Street Marshall. After a short Martinsville visit where the groom works they will reside on West Main Street Marshall.
Mr and Mrs R Tally and five children from Pittsburgh Pa were in a touring car that left a North of town bridge. The car somersaulted injuring three ribs and badly wounding the right hand and cutting a child’s forehead. The family escaped and walked to Clyde Knowles’s home where a doctor treated them. They will stay there until able to resume travel.
Report from Liberty Square near the diamond notes the Marshall nine beating the Wabash Bloggers seven to five in a tight ballgame. Claude Gama contributed key plays as the team secured the win.
Cattle receipts rise at Indianapolis market with killing steers 25 to 50 cents higher and choice cows and heifers up 25 to 50 cents. Veal calves weaken, hogs open 15 to 40 cents higher but close near gains, bulk good hogs 8.60 to 8.75, light loads and off kinds kept out by buyers. Sheep steady, lambs 5 to 7.50, stockers and feeders steady to strong.
County Clerk F R Black attended the County Officials Convention at Alton September 29 30 and October 4 with sections for County Clerks Supervisors office holders and probate clerks. Of 102 Illinois county treasurers 27 were present first morning. J A Reeves of Urbana president and George M Reynolds of LaSalle secretary. Ladies guests included Mrs LW McDaniel from Clark County. Delegates Capt Arthur Poormat and Grendel Bennett attended the State American Legion meeting in Decatur earlier in the week.
State's Attorney Everett Connelly and Sheriff W A Byram traveled to Martinsville for the trial of Mike Gilbert's suit to recover the $100 reward for capturing Wm Crouch. Gilbert prevailed. Marty Sears of Terre Haute was arrested on trespass charges by Frank Murphy of Wabash township and posted $200 bond awaiting January term. Sears allegedly exploited a lease to take coal after Murphy canceled it. LeRoy Kibby, on parole from St Charles reform school, was jailed pending arrival of authorities. Tom Bunch, linked to a school theft, was paroled to Connelly for one year. Fred Remlinger remains jailed for November term. Leonard Huff of Casey charged with non support. Elmer Snyder brought from Casey to answer similar charges. Mac Grubb of Melrose, arrested in Paris, is in custody at Marshall.
Owosso Michigan author James Oliver Curwood offers a $1000 reward for the conviction of anyone poisoning a dog. He states he would not take $25000 for such a conviction, after his own dog was poisoned.
Mrs Jacob Miller, living southeast of town, was surprised by her children and grandchildren on Sunday October 9 for her 81st birthday. A noon dinner for fifty six followed the gathering with many relatives from Terre Haute Marshall and nearby areas attending.
Mrs John Salter entertained her Sunday school class from Grand Turn church at her home near Ernst on Thursday afternoon. The program included a Beripiuis reading by Henry Blockinger, a vocal solo by Miss Laura Salter, a reading by Mrs Salter, and several Victrola selections. Attending were Mr and Mrs W Schaefer and family, Joaneleleny and others, with refreshments of ice cream and cake served.
Hay markets report light demand mostly local with prices easing in New York and Cincinnati but steady in Chicago and Kansas City. Grain closes show winter wheat and corn varying by city with Chicago Minneapolis and Winnipeg posting mixed losses and gains. Livestock prices generally rise from week prior, cattle and hogs up while beef and veal move lower in some cuts.
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