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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
6
The ad promotes a large clothing stock featuring Hart Schaffner Marx with fit form clothes for young men and knickerbocker suits and overcoats for boys. It highlights Stetson hats Ides shirts Coopers Spring Needle underwear Stacy Adams shoes and Queen Quality bench made women s shoes.
Retailers promise a complete selection of imported dress goods silks and trims with new fall ginghams linens and suitings. Thanksgiving display features table linens laces all overs and dress trimmings. Athena underwear purses belts neckwear and gloves accompany a wide blanket stock and silk iderdown comforts in the county.
In a busy sales pitch the Hughes department advertises its night and day work pace and on time delivery. It highlights fashionable hats from its section and urges readers to visit and trade at Hughes'.
L F Jones of New York recounts a Canadian forest fire near Porcupine Ontario that forced survivors to shelter in Pearl Lake. A Montreal prospector named Johnson and others faced burning tents, a dangerous bear sighting, and animal incursions as they rode out the blaze. Afterward they found seven dead prospectors along the route to Golden City.
The article notes Washington London and Paris uneasy as disturbances spread in Central and Southern China. German marines reportedly landed in Hankow prompting fears of foreign intervention. Berlin contests provocation while foreign powers seek concerted action to protect trade. Insurrection’s reach complicates pledge to spare foreigners.
A dated fable about a youth asking his father who should be boss in marriage. The father tests couples with hens and horses, concluding a wife should lead if her husband is not in control, though the tale ends with the groom choosing a horse and the wife deflecting and asserting influence.
Notice is given to non-resident defendant Reisland Foster that Bertha Foster filed a bill for divorce in the Illinois Circuit Court Clark County November term 1911. The summons returnable November 13 1911 requires appearance by November 18 1911 to plead demur or answer. otherwise decree by default will be entered. Clerk Daniel Emerson. Compts Sol Everett Conselly. Marshall Haines Oct 3 1911.
Notice of sale of Benjamin W. Macklin estate real property in Clark County Illinois by Elizabeth S Macklin administratrix. Sale set for December 9 1911 at public auction at the Marshall county courthouse with multiple described parcels totaling 189 acres subject to tenancy of Ralph Barders. Terms: one half of price due in six months with remainder in one year from date of sale.
Estate of Edward Cole in Clark Illinois appoints L. as administrator. Court at county seat to hear claims at December term. all creditors urged to appear and present proofs. Debtors should settle promptly. Dated October 17, 1911.
In Clark County Illinois the Circuit Court issues attachment writs for debts totaling $220 and $841 in two cases filed in November 1911. Defendants named include H J Nichols W J Fredericks J B Doolittle E J Jones Frank Shaner and Commercial National Bank Bradford PA and D M Watson A G Jackson H C Jackson. Proceedings require appearances on the next term to avoid judgment and sale of attached property.
The court convenes on November 18 1911 at Marshall to hear special bail and plead to action. Judgment may be entered for plaintiff with costs to satisfy lien on attached property. Davison Bartlett attorneys noted.
Administrator’s notice for the estate of James W Blakeman deceased, Clark County. He will appear at the Clark County Court at Marshall for the December term on the first Monday in December to adjust claims. Creditors and debtors urged to attend or pay promptly. Dated October 5, 1911.
Estate of Robert Forsythe Sr deceased in Clark County Illinois announces that Robert Forsythe Jr is appointed administrator. He will appear before the Clark County Court at the courthouse on the first Monday next for claims adjustment. Creditors urged to file claims and debtors to pay promptly. Dated October 9 1911. Attorneys Arthur Poorman admitted.
A fragmented line hints at a Christmas gift with sentimental value and low cost. The text is incomplete but suggests the theme of affordable thoughtful presents.
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