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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1914

Page

1

Robins Popularity and Robins Senatorial Bid Questioned

In Chicago, Raymond Robins faces skepticism about his Progressive candidacy and the primary’s value. Returns show only two votes for his senatorial bid, with Robins receiving 26 votes in a heavily industrial ward, suggesting labor support remains illusory and the endorsement debate continues.

Ray Imond Robins Alek Gold Candaie Baie Gore Stoly Santa Claus Chicago Raymond Robins Andy Himelf Nan

University of Sinois Notes and campus updates

The piece notes Illinois beat Indiana 61 to 0 in football the largest margin in their series. It states the University of Illinois is now the largest state university in America and describes a new 235 by 400 foot armory, used by the cadet brigade of 2133, mostly student work with Major Webster in command. It mentions Ernest Nay’s progress with crutches, Olen Clements joining the Daily Illini staff, freshmen homesickness, and a mothers’ visit during a gathering at Misses Eula Morton and Velda Barnesberger.

Mlinois Misges Pearl Amy Slinois America Ernest Marshall Eula Morton J Velda Bamesberger Olen Clements Filini University Governor Ralston Dune Ilinois Indiana Hubert English Boston Harvard Webster U.S

Small Results for Year's Work and Paternity Case

The report notes Norman Bennett sought to influence Will Martin to place primary ballots for the Democratic county ticket while Casey and Keithley discuss Bennett’s contract. Martin reportedly ordered ballots from Bennett, who claims to have support from Martin despite Republican support for him. In a separate matter, Epperson of Robinson faced a paternity charge in Esquire Emerson's court. he waived examination and was bound over to court in $800 bail.

Norman ‘Bennett Casey AL Keithley Bennett Martin Clark Epperson Robinson Esquire _Emerson Migs Cox

Engagement Announced in Wabash and Vigo Counties

Mr and Mrs Cooper announce the engagement of their daughter Louise to Don Black of Vigo county Indiana. The couple plans a late autumn wedding. Ralph M Brooke of Casey Banner Times will marry Ruth Scott of Casey today at a relative’s home in Pittsburg Pennsylvania.

Robert Cooper Wabash Township Louise Don Robert Black Thomas’ N. “Black Vigo County Indiana Ralph M Brooke Casey Banner-Times Ruth Scott Pittsburg

Ford Overrated Claims Questioned After Crash

A Marshall man proved the Ford could not be safely driven with one hand while rearranging packages, colliding with a tree. The incidentсы follows a popular local tradition that Fords would climb trees and keep going, a belief now challenged.

Paris Ford

Remarkable Fall With Second Crops And Blooming Roses

October passes with no frosts and unusually favorable conditions allow many people a second crop of potatoes onions lettuce radishes and other vegetables. Rose gardens are at their best and wild roses are blooming a second time.

Illinois Railroads Vote to Raise Freight Rates

Railroads in Illinois announce a public notification of a per cent increase in freight rates within state boundaries. Officials say higher charges are needed to meet growing operating expenses and obligations.

Ilinois Priday

Nightly political gatherings raise voter turnout concerns

Fragmented 19th century note mentions Democratic workers hosting events in town to encourage voting while warning against dangers. A pumpkin weighing 65 pounds is left at the Herald office. Court filings include E G Stife trustee v D P Fleger and Mary A Weber v Silas Weber for separate maintenance.

al’ G Dovny Wabash the Herald Stife D. P. Fleger Mary” A. Weber Silas Weber

Civil Service Examination Notice at Marshall Postoffice

An examination for clerk and carrier will be held at the Marshall postoffice on November 14. For particulars, see Earl M. Perdue at the postoffice.

Marshall Postoffice Earl M. Perdue

Tragedy Near Robinson Ends In Double Death

Dan Simon a 35 year old employee at Independent Torpedo shot Elpha Dyson 35 at her Dyson home Saturday evening then killed himself with a razor. A posse found Simon dead fifty feet away. Investigators say the couple had discussed marriage and a sum of money was placed in Dyson’s bank.

Dan” Simon Ats Robinson Elpha Dyson Dyson Simon Hbank

Death of Frank McKeen in Terre Haute

Frank McKeen aged 28 died Friday morning at his Terre Haute home after a long illness. He was a Rose Polytechnic graduate, partner in the family laundry, and a Knights Templar and Elks member. He married Everett Keifer on November 4, 1908, at Marshall. Funeral services were led by the Knight Templar and burial was in Woodlawn cemetery. Marshall friends attended the service.

Frank Wilson MicKeen Terre Haute Rose Polytechnic Institute Charles E. McKeen Knights Templar the Elks Everett Keifer Marshall Knight Templar Woodlawn Cemetery J. L. Keifer Minnie Kathryn Keifer Fred Keifer Doris C. G. Bailey Eva McMullen Gertrude Shaw Alma Shipe

Marshall Section Clark Co Teachers Association Program

The Marshall Section of the Clark County Teachers Association meets at 1 30 p m Saturday Oct 31 1914 in the North Side school building. Music by the association Primary Language Miss Funice Gilbert Civics Emery Davis First Two Chapters Moral Training Miss Bertha Batson Solo Miss Jessie Roach Round Table discussions on omissions from the Course of Study and Waste of School Material L A Wallace president.

Marshall Clark Co. Teachers’ Association North Side Funice Gilbert Emery Davis Bertha Batson Jessie Roach L. A. Wallace

Martinsville Candidate’s Background Questioned

The Martinsville Planet notes that E. D. Morton, Democratic candidate for county clerk, did not state his former business career in an announcement. The paper wonders if this omission was an oversight and reports Morton and allies are saying little about his business past.

Martinsville E. D. Morton Morton

Notice to return wire fence stretchers by Oct 30

Parties receiving fence stretchers loaned by Archer & Cast eel must return them by October 30 or be charged for keeping them. Items returned by the 30th will be invoiced to L. G. Archer & Son.

Archer & Casteel L. G. Archer & Son LL. Ge . Archer & Son

Evangelical Association Preaches Sunday at Marshall Zion

Evangelical Association announces Sunday morning preaching at the Marshall church and evening service at Zion Big Creek church. Leo J Ehrhardt is pastor. Burt & Burt manage the store recently sold to V Spear who plans to return to Indiana.

the Marshall Zion Big Creek Leo J. Ehrhardt Burt Burt & “Burt Oo. Vv Spear Indiana

Golden Wedding Celebration for Honderichs Observed at Home

Mr and Mrs Michael E Honderich celebrated their Golden Wedding yesterday at Abie Honderichs home west of the city. Relatives from near and far attended including Adam Winger and Mrs Jacob Vail brothers and sister of Mrs Honderich. many presents and a five dollar gold piece were given.

Michael E. Honderich Abie Honderich Adam Winger Wellington Kan Jacob Vail Canton Honder‘ich Winger Honderich Colorado Abie Marshall Adam Indianapolis Anna Junker Vernon Ind Sarah Jones Henderich Lester Fredenberger James A. Junker Mt. Vernon Virgil Ira Lander Earl Winger Palestine Daniel Eckle Henry Bierbaum Wm. Washburn

Sunday School Convention at Darwin October 25th

The Sunday School convention at Darwin meets October 25 with an 9:00 a.m. session and 1:30 p.m. devotional. Speakers include Mrs. John Pad dock Rev H Huston and Jno Hawker. Topics cover keeping boys in S S training, teacher challenges, Bible study, soul winning, and keeping classes engaging.

Darwin S. S John Paddock H. Huston O. P. Tharp Jno Hawker Henry Blockinger Rush Clements Pearce Miss Anderson John Saiter Rev. H. Huston Sam Tingley John Hawker Christ L. B Anderson Chas Brandenstein Collier Sisters Will Collier

Public Sale of Helfers at Vanfleet Farm

J W Vanfleet will hold a sale of head of Jersey and Holstein heifers at his farm three miles west of Walnut Prairie Thursday Oct 27.

J. W. Vanfleet Ga Head Jersey Holstein ‘Helfers Walnut Prairie Tursday Cet

New Cases In County Court Grover Holston

Grover Holston faces charges in county court for selling intoxicating liquors. The docket lists case action against Holston with the county court as the venue and unspecified date.

Grover Holston

County Board Reports Finds No Evidence of Clerk Funds Claim

The County Committee reports investigating William T. Martin Jr. and Arthur M. Tarman over a $2918.88 public funds claim. They find the claim not supported by records or evidence. Signed by John Weaver C V Abraham D A Lee.

Board‘ of Supervisors Wm. T. Martin, Jr Arthur, M Tarman John: Weaver C. V. Abraham D. A. Lee

High School Notes Preview Club Activities and Events

The Country Gentleman arrives at the high school library for agriculture class use. Girls Glee Club debuted with a temperance meeting performance. Grade cards go home Friday noon. Gymnasium plans are under consideration with student help. First literary program of the year Friday at 8 PM with admission ten cents for non members. acts include Girls Chorus Wilfred Shaw speech European War Fred Gibson instrumental duet Gladys Sullins Edith Shaw yard measures Ralph Cooper short talk principal piano selections Fred Meehling.

Wilfred Shaw Fred Gibson Gladys Sullins Edith Shaw Ralph Cooper Fred Meehling

The Marshall Clique Debate in County Areas

A West Marshall County concern questions the rumored Mar myshall clique and its alleged prejudice against other county regions. Observers urge honesty and deny jealousy while calling for clarity on who would form any such group.

Marshall

Real Estate Transfers in Marshall District

Elizabeth C Howard transfers part of lot 5 block 18 East Marshall to Nellie Griffin for 300 dollars. T W Shipe sells part of e percent outlot 3 Archer's 2nd to J W Koonce for 2350 dollars. Seymour Hurst conveys part of block 67 Dulaney's addition to C L Parsons for 187.50. Lester Hopper sells new 25 10 13 to Chase Young for 1 dollar. Nora MacMurray transfers part of block 35 W Dulaney's addition to A H Mott for 1800 dollars. W L Cole and others transfer lot 3 block 3 Archer's 1st to W L Athon for 2708.33 dollars.

Elizabeth C. Howard Nellie Griffin Orly Marshall T W Shipe J W Koonce Archer Marshall Seymour Hurst C L Parsons Dulaney Ad Marshall Lester Hopper Chase Young Nora MacMurray A H Mott Cole Athon

American Fence Offers Variety of Fencing Materials

L G Archer Son announces receipt of two carloads of American Field and Poultry Fence in all heights and weights. They also stock barbed and smooth wire and invite customers to call for prices.

L. G. Archer &Son

Judgments and deaths noted in Esquire Craig's court

Miss Anna Serwise died Wednesday at Anna hospital and funeral rites were held at Norton cemetery in Anderson township. A separate action in Craig's court resulted in Wm. Baughman & Son receiving judgment against the Big Four road for 192 damages to a cattle shipment sent to Chicago.

Anna Serwise Anna Hospital Anderson Township Norton Cemetery Wm. Baughman & Son Big Four Road Chicago Esquire Craig's Court

Brotherhood Seeks Members For First Meeting Monday Night

Members of the Brotherhood are urged to attend the initial meeting set for Monday night October 26 at 7 30. The notice lists invited attendees including Dr and Mrs Burnett their house guest Miss Louise Barclay of San Antonio Texas and George Purdoon who attended the Hotel Deming opening in Terre Haute last evening. Additional guests include Dr Goodwin and wife of Jasons ville Indiana visiting Mrs Effie B Pearce Sunday and Monday.

The Brotherhood Burnett

Descriptive Tour of Southeast Missouri Counties

A reader travels through Wayne Bollinger Stoddard and nearby areas detailing Ozark foothills farmland. He notes timber, rocky hills, creeks and rivers, rail lines in Bloomfield, Dexter and Dudley, land prices from 3.50 to 100 per acre, thriving crops, drained but awaiting cultivation, and local residents including Lyman Wright and Ot Scott.

Missouri The Herald Wayne Bollinger Ozarks Stoddard Bloomfield Dexter Dudley Iron Mountain Clark County Ill Begley Ranch Lyman_ Wright Ot Scott Dr. Kerr Ray Huston

Miss Howell's Wedding At Gladewater Texas

The wedding of Mabel Howell to Seale McGee took place Sunday morning October 11 at the Howell home near Gladewater Texas. Rev AM Nutt of Gilmer officiated with the ring service. A wedding dinner followed and the couple left by noon train for Dallas. Attending were Thomas Walton Kathleen McGee Drew McGee James Moore Mrs W W Bradley Rubyn Coleman Judge H R Snavely. After a short wedding trip the couple will reside in Gilmer Texas with the groom’s lifelong ties.

Ed Howell Gladewater Texas Mabel Seale McGee Gilmer AM Nutt Dallas Thomas Walton Kathleen McGee Drew McGee James Moore W. W. Bradley Rubyn Coleman H. R. Snavely Marshall McGee

To Employers of Women

The law requires that two strict restraints be kept on the hours of employment of women. The Herald has for sale convenient blanks for this purpose.

John N. Taylor Sale At Dennison Farm

Public sale to be held by John N. Taylor at his farm one mile east of Dennison on Monday November 2. Ice stock and farm implements to be offered. Local farmer and residents invited to attend.

John N. Taylor Dennison

Also Mentioned on This Page

University of Sinois Notes Weds Tyre Frank McKeen Teachers’ ‘Association Evangelical _Association Sunday School Convention Helfers Marshall Clique Insane M. ‘E. Brotherhood Miss Howell
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