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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
1
A Clark County boy recounts life on Corregidor during the Philippines campaign. He shares everyday routine, dangers, and observations of soldiers, weather, and local life while stationed in the Pacific theater.
A 35th Company coast artillery recruit recalls a long voyage from Terre Haute to Fort Monroe and San Francisco, then aboard the Sherman to Honolulu Guam and Samar, ending at Corregidor. He details seasickness, island scenery, and strenuous climb to quarters atop the island, with duties guarding forts and building fortifications.
Mrs. Ida Bartlett of York recalls a dog bite and the mudstone from H G Hedge applied to her wound before she sought Pasteur Institute care in Chicago. The dog, owned by John Highshoe, was killed after the attack, and the incident comes as officials prepare election notices and constitutional amendment ballots for two weeks hence.
Playgoers and music lovers will find a breezy refined musical comedy in Yankee Doodle Boy at the Pythian Theatre on Monday October 19. The show features all new songs and music, continuing a season of filled theatres in major U.S. cities with light entertainment and plenty of humor.
Rowland and Clifford present Jane Eyre with clear character drawing and harmonious stage pictures. The cast is chosen for individual ability to portray roles, delivering a memorable performance. Show opens Friday October 16 at the Pythian Theatre, with 26 35 and 50 cent seats, on sale at Kelfer’s Drug Store.
A new gas company asks for a Martinsville franchise promising gas at 20 cents per thousand. The board names C R Dul in and Messrs Scudamore Pavul and Price of Casey as members. Martinsville residents fear the Wabash company may short them on gas supply to Marshall.
The notice warns Illinois voters to reside in their precinct at least thirty days before the election. Moving before November 3 will cause loss of voting rights.
John Moller notes a fort rising on a four square mile island thirty miles from Manila. He describes a small village of about 1000 residents, bamboo shacks, and a degraded populace who favor cock-fighting. Manila is described as a nicer town with natives, Chinese, Japanese, and Americans in business.
Judge H R Snavely is commissioned by Gov Deneen as a delegate from this state to the American Prison Association annual meeting in Richmond Virginia November 14 17 Governors from several states will attend and discuss prison reform issues Experts from across the country will address crime causes offenders social surroundings and improvements to penal and reformatory institutions and release provisions for reformed discharged prisoners
A list of marriage licenses includes multiple couples from Wabash Darwin and Marshall with ages and partners named. A note invites teachers to ride a special Marshall train at 7 am Friday to Urbana for the Eastern Illinois Teachers Association meeting, offering round trips from Marshall and Oliver priced at 158 and 146 dollars respectively.
Mrs Garland Butler and Miss Mabel V Lambdin united in marriage at 10 this morning with Rev Arthur W Miles officiating. Only family and close friends attended. They traveled by train to Parkersburg West Virginia for a two week visit and plan to start housekeeping at 315 North 4th Street. Butler is manager of the Wabash Gas company in the city and the bride is noted as an accomplished musician.
At the Noweth Wagon Yard in Marshall will sell on Saturday Oct 24 at 1 o'clock PM 14 head of good milk cows all giving milk capable of freshening in spring Terms nine months credit purchaser to give note with approved security notes to bear 6 percent interest from date and a 2 percent discount for cash. Robert Nightfinger.
Hon H Taft will address residents of Terre Haute on Thursday afternoon October 22 as the former president plans a public appearance. Marshall and Clark county residents are invited to hear him discuss issues ahead of the election.
A township report lists 1111 total registrations yesterday with Pecinct 1 321 Pecinct 2 305 Pecinct 3 485. Unregistered residents are to have another chance on the last Tuesday in October.
The county fair ran a deficit of several hundred dollars due to terribly dry and dusty weather that kept away many attendees. Premiums were all paid in full, stockholders covered the shortage, and organizers hope for better luck next year.
Analysis quotes imply opponents will push primary law repeal and challenge state financial policies. It argues voters oppose higher public fund interest, reduced freight and passenger rates, and conservation and road projects. It claims civil service reform is unpopular and urges non partisan administration and repeal of labor safety laws.
OWD Center at the Illinois College of Agriculture urges selecting seed corn in the field after full maturation. Pick sturdy medium sized stalks with strong bases, long secondaries, and ears on medium shanks for weather resilience. rough, evenly sized kernels in straight rows indicate good breeding and adaptability.
Melvin Norton’s barn on his west farm burned in a mysterious afternoon blaze. Reuben Lovell, his father in law, rode out to help, left his horse in the stable, and both men saw the barn in flames. Lovell’s horse died, one of Norton’s was badly burned. No smoking was involved, insurance was minimal, and the cause remains unknown.
The sable robed angel of death took John McDonald, about 75, after 23 years in the county. He left several children, 20 or more grandchildren, and many relatives to mourn him. Interment will be at Livingston cemetery after funeral services led by Rev A. M. Kirkland with Rev Mr Roop and Rev Mr Houston assisting.
Rev Scott Cooper a Charleston minister claims a simple asthma cure using alder leaf filled pillow for head rest. He says two weeks of the treatment cured him after years of suffering.
A.R. Deaner sold his restaurant and ice cream parlor to Otto Ross who will add improvements. Special arrangements will be made to accommodate supper parties. Deaner has not decided yet what he will engage in next. Crean parlor will be arranged in UREASON Me.
A partisan tirade questions H C Bell a congress candidate against Speaker Cannon for temperance positions. It recalls Bell’s 1907 mayoral campaign, alleged liquor ties, and promises to revoke licenses if pledges were broken, noting police records of saloon offenses.
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