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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1922
Page
5
Beginning last week the class in debating under Prof Harvey at the local high school started publication of a four page three column newspaper. The paper is interesting and well put together. The class plans to have 24 issues.
Messy social roundup with visits and engagements across Marshall Indiana area. Mentions Mrs Loring Wright Manteno and Ruth Knipe guest, births Edith Louise at near Rabbit Ridge, and many trips to Terre Haute Richmond and Cincinnati. Also Lee Crandall engagement, outings to football games Iowa Illinois and Michigan Ohio.
Charles Bruner is remodeling his grocery store to accommodate a line of fresh meats. Charles Cline and Yes, Gallatin will manage that part of the store.
A Louisville Courier Journal line mockingly contrasts appearances with crime in a jail setting. The town sergeant rejects labels of murderers and questions if a wife beater would suffice, reflecting grim social tension.
The Gray family thanks all who offered aid during their sorrow after the death of Austin Gray. Special appreciation to those who provided cars. Lote Gray and relatives.
Local classified column lists studio hours on Sundays with photographer cy D Wolf, and ads for real estate loans, poultry buyers, lost items in Hoopeston and Martinsville. Other notices include sale of pigs, beagle puppies, corn huskers wanted, old newspapers, kodak finishing, cider making, and farm property listings with contact details and prices.
Illinois crop report shows corn acreage 180000 acres below 1921 levels, yet estimated yield rises to 19,455,000 bushels above last year. Wheat area up 4,000 acres with yield at 46,130,000 bushels. oats down with 64 percent normal. Apple production leaps to 9,438,000 bushels from 2,381,000.
Marshall football teams loses a close game at Lawrenceville as Joe Turman suffers a broken right arm near the shoulder. The injury shakes Marshall but players fight on with scrappy play. next up is a home game against Linton, Indiana.
Charles E. McMorris, proprietor, nears completion of the National-Dixie Hotel with new equipment and uniform carpeted rooms. Patrons already occupy rooms each night and the full hotel will be in use within days.
Mrs Ed Adams of Bethany Illinois died early Monday October 9 1922 at home southeast of Bethany The daughter of Silas and Mrs Walker she was born Clark County March 28 1849 She married John Walker later to Ed Adams and moved to Moultrie County Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev W B Hopper at the family home and the body laid to rest in Hampton Cemetery
October observations report Rev Omstead delivering sermons on Saturday and Sunday. Martha Litchenberger returned from a two week visit with son Harry in Marshall. Leonard Collier and wife from Terre Haute visited. A Shorter and family from Iola Kansas called on Fauver couple Friday. Ed Lovell family and Mc Crackin from Terre Haute visited Walls family. Bohn sisters visited Cline in Darwin. About fifteen men work on the new paved road project.
Last showings of the William DeMille production Miss Lulu Bett feature Lois Wilson Milton Sills Theo Roberts and Helen Ferguson at the Pythian Theatre. Shows are 7:15 10 and 20 cents. Also Paramount presents Exit the Vamp with Ethyn Clayton Theo Roberts T Roy Barnes and Fontaine LaRue plus an alcoholPol lard comedy at 7:15 10 and 20 cents Thursday and Friday.
Saturday program lists Shirley Mason in the pleasant comedy drama Little Miss Smiles at Fox with Sunshine comedy The Piper. Seven reels shown at 7 15 with 10 and 20 cent admission.
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