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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
6
A Clark County boy recalls life on Corregidor during the Philippines campaign. The account covers daily routines under wartime conditions, interactions with troops, and observed hardships amid military operations.
A Corregidor diary recounts a long enlistment from Terre Haute to Jefferson Barracks Fort Monroe and the trip by train and ship to San Francisco Honolulu Guam and Samar before arriving at Corregidor. The water voyage was rough and seasick. the author notes San Francisco after the earthquake, Honolulu’s scenery, Guam’s mixed enlightenment, and the climb to quarters atop the island.
Mrs Ida Bartlett of York was bitten by a vicious dog and treated with mudstone from H G Hedge, which adhered for hours. The dog, owned by John Highshoe, was locked up then killed after biting Mrs Bartlett. Separately County Clerk Fredenberger prepares election notices to township officers and details two proposed constitutional amendments with separate ballots and a blanket national ballot.
The Yankee Doodle Boy arrives at the Pythian Theatre on Monday October 19 offering a breezy refined musical comedy experience with all new songs and music for this season. The show promises rare feast of comedy and song and filled theatres in major U.S. cities last season.
Rowland and Clifford bring a vivid Jane Eyre to the Pythian Theatre with a carefully chosen cast and striking stage pictures. The production promises lasting impact and runs Friday October 16 with seats priced 26 35 and 50 cents at Kelfer's Drug Store.
A new gas company requests a Martinsville franchise offering gas at 20 cents per thousand. The company lists C R Dulin and Messrs. Scudamore, Pavul, and Price of Casey as members. Martinsville residents fear Wabash Railway influence may result in an inadequate Marshall gas supply.
Illinois voters are urged to stay in their precincts. A legal voter must reside in the precinct for thirty days before the election. Moving before November 3 can result in losing the right to vote.
The text portrays a small island near Manila with a fort under construction that may become highly defensible, perched 500 feet above sea level at the bay entrance. It notes a 1000 resident village, bamboo huts, and a degraded populace focused on cockfighting, contrasting with Manila's comparatively cleaner town and mixed native, Chinese, Japanese, and American presence.
Judge H R Snavely is commissioned by Governor Deneen as a delegate from this state to the American Prison Association annual meeting in Richmond Virginia from November 14 to 17. Governors from several states will attend as specialists discuss prison reform, crime causes, offender care, and reform of penal institutions.
List of marriage licenses including Harry Greenlee and Maggie Stogsdill and others from Wabash Darwin and Marshall. Notice of a special 7 am Friday train from Marshall to Urbana for the Eastern Illinois Teachers Association meeting with round trip fares from Marshall 158 dollars and Oliver 146 dollars.
Mrs Garland Butler and Miss Mabel V Lambdin married at 10 o'clock today at the bride's mother's home with Rev Arthur W Miles officiating. Only family and close friends present. They depart on the 12:20 train to Parkersburg West Virginia for a brief visit before setting up housekeeping at 315 North 4th Street. Butler manages the Wabash Gas company and the bride is noted as a popular musician.
Will sell at public auction at the Noweth wagon yard in Marshall Saturday Oct 24 at 1 o clock. 14 head of milk cows giving milk all will be fresh in spring. Terms a credit of nine months with notes bearing 6 percent interest from date if unpaid at maturity. 2 per cent discount for cash. Robert Nightinger.
Hon H Taft will visit Terre Haute to address the public on Thursday afternoon Oct 22. Citizens of Marshall and Clark counties can attend to hear the future president speak and view his remarks.
A very full registration was recorded in the township yesterday with 1111 total. Precinct 1 had 321 registrants, Precinct 2 had 305, and Precinct 3 had 485. Those who did not register yesterday may do so on the last Tuesday in October.
The county fair ran a deficit of several hundred dollars due to dry dusty weather that kept many people away. Premiums were paid in full and stockholders covered the shortfall, with optimism for better luck next year.
Analysis suggests the governor’s loss signals opponents will push repeal of key laws and claim public opposition to state funds interest, reduced rates, civil service reforms, and labor protections. It notes Stevenson’s bid for a non partisan administration and potential rollback of progressive measures.
OWD Center at Illinois College of Agriculture explains field selection of matured seed corn. Choose strong vigorous stalks with medium size ears and medium shanks. Favor large leaves for grain production, straight ear rows, deep dented kernels, and well filled butts and tips. Do not pick corn before maturity. segregate good ears during husking for best breeding.
West of the city Melvin Norton’s barn caught fire on Thursday afternoon in a mysterious blaze. Reuben Lovell, Norton’s father in law, rushed to help but his horse died in the flames while Melvin’s animal suffered burns. A small insurance policy existed. neither man smokes, leaving origin unknown.
The sable robed angel of death bore away the spirit of John McDonald on Monday of last week. He lived in this county about 23 years and left several children, 20 or more grandchildren, and many relatives and friends. Interment was at Livingston cemetery on Wednesday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev A. M. Kirkland with assistants Rev Mr Roop and Rev Mr Houston.
Charleston minister Rev Scott Cooper says nature offers a cure for asthma. He prescribes filling a pillow case with alder leaves and resting the pillow for relief. He claims a two week treatment cured him after years of affliction.
A. R. Deaner sold his restaurant and ice cream parlor to Otto Ross who will add up to date improvements. Special arrangements will be made to accommodate supper parties and a handsome price is mentioned. Deaner has not decided what he will engage in next.
A critical look at H C Bell candidate for congress against Speaker Cannon questions his past as mayor and temperance pledges. The piece recalls 1907 saloon backing, Bell’s inaugural vow to shut Sunday openings, and alleged failures to revoke licenses amid ongoing violations. It cites police records showing repeated offenses by saloon keepers and questions his current temperance stance.
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