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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1911

Page

3

Local News Highlights and Personal Milestones

Reports of births and engagements appear as families announce a son to Mr and Mrs T Cox. Charles Harris and family welcome a son in Furman township. Frances Adams to marry J K Northcutt at Altus Ohio on Oct 4. Land purchases noted as Julius Hoseman buys 80 acres east of Merom. Teachers gather for a well attended Friday institute with fifty in attendance.

the Herald T. Cox Jackly Robinson A. Blisses Clara Lucy Guyer Bible Institute Cleve Jang Charles Harris Furman Township Lewis Missouri Will Buckner Portland Ore York L. Douglas J. N Hurst Gregory, S. Dak Frances Adams J. K. Northcutt Altus Ohio Julius Hoseman Merom Rom Russell

Fruit Trees for October Delivery at Ben Baird Residence

Advertises delivery of Apple Peach Pear Plum and other fruit and shade trees grape vines currants and gooseberries in October to Ben Bairds residence at 36 7 E H Baird.

Ben Baird

Casey area births and local notices reflect busy community

A series of short items records births, travels, illnesses, and local movements in Casey and nearby areas. People welcomed a son Ralph Brooke, while others visited relatives in Pittsburg and Chicago. Farmers report field work, crop actions, and town developments as spring activities begin.

Westfield Telegraph Upgrades Progress On System Expansion

The Westfield Telephone company advances extensive improvements to its system. Mr and Mrs Wm Hutton celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary at their Grandview home. Frank Jauher, long associated with the Van Dike place and now near Salisbury, dies. Water tower materials for a 60000 gallon tank have been shipped and arrive by Saturday. The power and pumps will follow, with contractors aiming to finish by December 10.

Westfield Telephone Company Wm Hutton Grandview Frank Jauher van Dike Place Town Salisbury

Insurance on Farm and City Property by Cole and Cole

Tornado and fire insurance offered on farm and city property by the largest companies at lowest rates. Write or call for terms. Cole and Cole.

Jowest Cole & Cole

Local social notes and farm sale report

A short week report notes light wheat sowing last week and several family movements. Mrs. Everett Polter is ill with malaria. Clarence Goeckler plans moving to Marshall. Wm Shafer and daughter Nellie of Wabash visited his sister Mrs. Charley Goeckler. Mrs. Riley Cox and Edna Stricker from Livingston visited relatives here. A large crowd attended Fred Welland's sale Tuesday. M E aid society of Clarksville served dinner at the sale. Sam Findley moved from wm O Gara's farm to Timothy Babcock's. Sue Smitley moved from Oda Marrs farm to Fred Welland's and Forest Meloy moved into the vacated farm.

Everett Polter Clarence Goeckler Marshall Wm Shafer Nellie Wabash Charley Goeckler Riley Cox Edna Stricker Livingston Fred Welland ME Aid Society of Clarksville Sam Findley Wm O’gara Timothy Babcock Sue Smitley Oda Marrs Fred Weilland Forest Meloy

World Growing Better Through Health Helpers

Pittsfield New Hampshire resident Mrs W W Gould credits Electric Bitters with curing long standing stomach and kidney troubles. She now urges others to try the remedy, praising its tonic effects and liver and kidney benefits. Available for 50 cents at Robi Prewett's.

W W. Gould Pittsfield Robi Prewett

Bridge repairs near Clarksville completed after upgrades

The Clarksville bridge over Mill Creek underwent substantial repairs. The work raised the bridge by about three feet, moved it west, added concrete abutments, iron, and steel, and refloored at a cost of 1883 dollars, with the county paying half.

Clarksville Mill Creek Committee of Supervisors and Highway Commissioners

West midway rocked as work horse loss noted

Frank Beachout reports a lost work horse while West midways community activity includes Dudley visitors and asnap shot of apple pickers. Baptists add hitch racks and Rev Sneed baptizes parishioners. Corn fodder suffers from heavy moisture and drillers quit on the James farm citing a 3 percent coal vein. Mrs Edward Coons visits from West Terre Haute to share time with relatives.

West Midway Frank Beachout Will Brossman Dudley Hitch Baptist Harry Husted Bedford Hospital Sneed James Farm Edward Coons West Terre Haute

New Life Pills advertised as strike breakers for health

An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as remedies to restore body organs that misbehave. The copy emphasizes natural aid and gentle action leading to prompt health improvements. Purchases are pitched at 25 cents through Robert Prewett.

Dr. King Robert Prewett

Local Notes on Visits and Illness in Town

Harold Maurer is slowly improving from typhoid fever. Mrs. Chas Pease left Friday for Lyons Indiana where she will live. Nellie and Anna Salter visited Ruth and Hazel Geisert Sunday. Beulah Maurer entertained several of her girl friends Sunday afternoon. Wim Cork and wife of Livingston spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Henry Salter Everett White and Floyd Sharkey spent Sunday with cousin Leonard Taylor of Oak Grove. Mr and Mrs Otis Bell and daughter Mildred of near Clarkaville spent Sunday with Rudolph Kuhn and family.

Harold Maurer Chas Pease Lyons Ind Nellie Anna Salter Ruth Hazel Geisert Beulah Maurer Wim Cork Livingston Henry Salter Everett White Floyd Sharkey Leonard Taylor Oak Grove Otis Bell Mildred Clarkaville Rudolph Kuhn

The Search for a Friend Ends in Shared Hands

A call to openness and helping others urges readers to reach out to crowds and offer aid. Those who seek connection may find a hand extended in return, and a soul to meet its likeness. Isolated lives fade when active friendship is pursued.

A Friendly Call Over a Sticky Ball and Candy

A child asks to play at Mrs. Nextdoor's yard after his ball lands there. The mother notes the boy rarely plays with them. He recalls the ball being returned sticky and suspects the neighbors have candy.

Tommy Mamma

Farmers Exchange and Bureau of Information Formed

Join the Farmers Exchange and Bureau of Information now organized and invite associated members. Call or write John L. G. Fultz, Mer, Marstall, RR 73 for details.

THE Farmers’ Exchange and Bureau OF IN John LG fNeltz Mer. Marstall

McCall's Magazine and Patterns Promote Fashion Guide

McCall's Magazine offers latest McCall's Patterns and stylish designs along with short stories and practical information for women. It markets itself as the reliable monthly fashion guide with broad appeal and numerous readers.

McCall's Holmes McCall Cnet Ae Weil Bae Drale

THE JEWELS A Story of 1930

A 1911-era account titled The Jewels A Story of 1930 from the American Press Association recounts notable events and figures shaping the year 1930 through a journalistic narrative.

American Press Association

Father explains radium gems and altered riches

A chemist father recounts how he used radium to convert crystals into artificial gems matching lost jewels. He explains the process, the duplication of shapes and colors, and how later a German chemist revealed the method diminishing value. He notes the shift to radium driven fashion and scarcity.

Spier Suture

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