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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1921
Page
1
About 2000 people gathered Monday afternoon at the Farland farm in South Martinsville to witness a shooting event at the oil well. Reports described strong public interest and drew attendees from surrounding areas as authorities prepared for the scene.
Mr Barbee died Friday at his home after illness. The widow and six children survive including Edward, Lyman, Henry and Taylor of Clark County, and two daughters Mrs Otto Davis of Redman and Mrs Bennett of this city. Interment will be at the cemetery.
Report highlights a broad decline in wheat prices through the early 20th century with a later upturn influenced by government wheat reserves and weak continental demand. It covers Chicago cash prices for No 2 red winter wheat and other grains, along with livestock price trends in Chicago and regional markets, noting tight receipts and mixed demand.
George Shaw Cook of Chicago, a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, lectured on Christian Science at the Pythian Theatre Monday night under local Christian Science Society auspices. The auditorium was filled to capacity and visitors arrived from Indianapolis, Brazil, Terre Haute, Danville, Chirleyton, Paris, Robindon, Casey, Martinsville, and West Union.
The Clark County Teachers Institute of 1921 closed after three days of talks and contests. Dr Harrop impressed with lectures on Power and Instruction Overcoming Handicaps and Missing the Presidency. A long list of teachers earned perfect records. upcoming spelling contests are set for Freedom Melrose and Westfield areas with noted strong contestant Miss Boneva Alfred.
A group of friends joined Mr. and Mrs. Louie Hawker Friday night for a hearty supper featuring a large opossum with sweet potatoes and gravy. Attendees included Wesley Baker and family, Ross Holler and family, Charles Shipe and others alongside the Hawkers.
Arthur Poortan has been appointed to the Marshal Foch Service Men's Reception Committee for the Marshal's visit to Chicago on Saturday November 5. The reception will be at the Hotel Sherman and all committee members will appear in uniform.
The county superintendent Harold Bright and teachers were guests of the night school faculty at the high school building. Dr Arthur Henry Harrop and Miss Cora Hamilton, instructors in the institute, joined the evening. A picnic lunch was served at ix o'clock in the domestic science room, which was decorated with autumn leaves.
An excerpt reports beef and pork costs with heavy pork loins up about two dollars while veal and mutton edge lower. Prices for veal, mutton, and lamb appear unsettled with scattered figures such as pork loins and holos listed, reflecting a weak to steady market.
A car was reported stolen from in front of a Marshall property on Kneh Street. The vehicle, described as a Macke model, disappeared after 7:30 Friday evening. Police are investigating and seeking information about the theft and any suspects.
In days gone by light snow fell on Tuesday hardly enough to be called the first of the season. Walt Cole and Walt Bartlett practice the laughing song for a private audience. The Tuesday Club presented Milo Janea with cake for town favors. Col. T. A Golden returned from the Yorktown centennial. Dr. Samuel Park, who went to Chicago, returned to Terre Haute. The Danville & Southwestern road is transformed into a great thoroughfare making connections with farms harder at Darwin road crossing.
Mrs. Sarah Tennery and her son Redick return from Champaign to occupy their old rooms above Ed Reads harness shop. Clarence Parsons travels to Crawford county for his mother's illness, returns with family news. A North Side teacher scene includes a girl asking if the teacher has false teeth. John Davidson buys Ben Grant’s property and a East Main Street lot to build two rental houses. True Booth hunts, his gun explodes shortening the barrel by two inches.
Mrs. W. W. Hogue and guests Miss Ethel Sloan and Miss Fannie Andrews witnessed the comic opera Pinafore in Terre Haute last night. Mrs. Frank Robinson detained in Pennsylvania by her ill daughter Helen Jana. Mrs. Emmett Payne hosted an afternoon card party with prizes won by Mrs. Vern Cole and Miss Emma Margin. Dan ONeil returned from a Pennsylvania and New York vacation. Mrs. Mollie Greenough, long in Los Angeles, expected in Marshall Saturday. Carrie Emerson Eva Pickens Oretha Pickens Emma Doll Margaret LeGore Maude Murphy picnicked at Cave Rocks on Murphy's farm Wednesday.
E H Walworth notes open farm bureau meetings in Pleasant Grove Dolson and Cashey townships to discuss poultry raising and marketing. Illinois leads in egg production with Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri driving supply. eastern markets pay higher prices, suggesting co operation and improved housing feeding and breeding boost farm income.
Sunday anniversary gathering at Mrs. Rebecca J. Hutchens home marked her 62nd birthday with many relatives present including Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nickleson and families Mrs. and George Nickleson and families and several Hutchens relatives. Evening entertainment options noted include a planned display and discussions on aging.
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