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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1914
Page
2
Dick Morton denies campaign opposition over saloon issues in Marshall and Martinsville. The Democrat accuses Republicans of persecuting him while Morton claims his temperance record and fights for saloons are misrepresented.
Esther Hurst and Charles Claypool married Thursday at the bride’s parents home on North Sixth Street. Rev. D. D. Burt officiated as family and close friends attended. The couple will stay with Mr and Mrs Hurst before a short trip to Chicago and plan to settle in Marshall.
The county court heard a long timeline on a 1908 street paving assessment involving Casey, a local railroad company, and city officials. Everett Connelly and Hickman represented the city while Davison and Scholfield spoke for the railway concern. Democrats claim high primary support for Marty McDaniel in Orange Township, while another constituent attests to a vote for Behner, challenging unity.
A pumpkin weighing 70 pounds was shown at the Herald office on Saturday in Darwin Township near Big Creek bottoms in Wabash Township. Harry Ogle of Ernst claimed the large fruit, five pounds heavier than the specimen supplied by A G Dow.
The piece lauds John W. Fredenberger as county clerk, praising his meticulous service and dedication. It argues voters should elect him to county treasurer, claiming his reliability rivals a Yale lock and he always aids those who come to him. It also notes wagging criticism of Senator Owen linked to campaign maneuvers in Oklahoma and Illinois.
Evangelical Association schedules services with Zion Big Creek in the morning and a protracted meeting at Immanuel Grand Turn church four miles south of Marshall starting at 7 30 each evening. Mrs R Gelsert leads the Always True Bible Class as revival efforts improve the church interior. Pastor Leo J Ehrhardt urges attendance.
Frank Bennett, a young man, surrendered to Sheriff Gallatin claiming forgery in Pekin KL. He was jailed locally and transported to Pekin by deputy sheriff, with possible additional charges in Peoria for stealing. In other news, Casey voters approved a special tax for enlarged water works by a 566 vote.
Morton F. Tiffin of Casey township was found insane by the county court on Thursday and committed to the Anna hospital at county expense.
County voters should re elect Arthur Tarman to county clerk praising his proven competence as an efficient, accurate, and honest officer. He has modernized the treasury office, adds solid bookkeeping experience, and has earned compliments from experts and appreciation from hundreds of citizens who transact county business.
A letter in The Democrat endorses O'Hair and accuses the Farmer's Union of lobbying Congress for 250 million dollars in government bonds to buy the Cotton crop at four cents above market. The author challenges readers to learn more by going south.
Marshall Methodist church through the Epworth League sent a large box of toys candy and gifts to New York for the Christmas Ship sailing November 10 bound for a neutral European port. The box will be distributed to war affected children. The U club plans an additional gift box and members buy warm mittens and children hoods for the voyage.
Emil Ehrmann Terre Haute overall maker shot Edward Wade last May and stood trial at Rockville Indiana for about ten days. The jury acquitted Ehrmann claiming self defense.
A blaze last night at Martinsville destroyed the McFarland restaurant building and the Lillie Barr millinery store, damaged a tailor shop and meat market, with losses around 10000 dollars. The fire caused extensive damage to nearby structures and equipment within the block. Local firefighters battled the flames into the early hours.
George Walls died at his home near Darwin on Sunday from typhoid fever at age 33. He leaves a son and three daughters. Funeral services were held yesterday at Hatton conducted by Rev. J. C. Craig, with burial in Brick Cemetery.
Partial OCR reads Floyd E Marley Terre Haute Madeline Peary Toledo Til Charles S Claypool Nancy Esther Hurst Marshall Henry Boston Switzer Lola Alexander West Union.
Col Ben G Whitehead heads Yankee Doodle a little magazine from LaPorte Indiana that quickly won favor nationwide It began after Whiteheads move due to his wifes illness and soon printed in Chicago then moved offices to Michigan City The periodical emphasizes human interest stories and a gospel of contentment with motto This Country is Just About All Right and has left readers with a pleasant impression
Fighting persists on the eastern frontier of France as Allied forces claim they have driven Germans back. A coal mine disaster at Royalton kills sixty one workers with twenty four rescued. A Russian wedding at Eldorado ends in a riot leaving one dead and two gravely injured. President Wilson states no special session will be called after the election.
Doctors Mitchell and Hassitt of Marshall and Hazen of Paris performed a rare operation on Wm. H. Taylor of Wabash township. A two foot section of the small intestine was removed and reconnected. Taylor, 58, survived the operation but died the next morning due to shock from prior illness. Funeral services were held at the family residence and he was interred at Taylor cemetery.
A campaign warning targets Mr. Vater as an enemy seeking to sway voters. The message asserts Harry Drake needs every ballot and warns against believing claims Drake is already elected without a vote.
Judge Ruffner plans to move to Marshall if elected. He is a leading Casey business figure running a stone quarry with large payrolls, and Marshall would welcome such a citizen. In county court Jackson Cline Leo Wernz Elvie Clements and John Crow admitted racing horses on public highways and paid 3 dollars plus costs each. An ordinance sets 10 cents per kilowatt with a 2 cent discount if paid by the 10th. A. Sweet, City Collector announces. A special Melrose township election will decide the single highway commissioner system next Tuesday.
Leonard Dailey will hold a public sale at his farm one mile east of Oliver on Thursday November 12. The auction includes horses cows and farm implements.
A county officers tax inquiry centers on W T Martin who is accused of failing to account for about 2900 dollars. He acknowledges bank deposits in his own name and notes he did not charge the funds to himself, while critics question the completeness of the records and the expert accountant’s work.
Memorial services honored Henry Briscoe at his grave in Briscoe Cemetery near Westfield. Attendees from Marshall Casey Martinsville and Westfield heard remarks by Rev Zeigler Capt Edwin Harland Judge F W Booth and R S Briscoe read a biographical sketch of Briscoe born February 8 1763 in Maryland. He served in the Continental Army and helped found a large Clark County Illinois family dying in 1839.
Transfers show buyer seller pairs in Marshall listings. Gus Steele to Stephen Custis for lot 15 Kendall's addition Martinsville priced at 1200 dollars. Anna Maria Miller to Emily Maddox part outlet 10 Archer's Marshall for 800. Melchair Leipold to Howard Frencheinn for 25-11-13 at 1000. Ohio Oil Co receives lots 1 and 2 block 44 Archer's first Marshall for 1250. Lote Gray to Lulu Thompson northwest 86 26-10-13 for 1600. Summers to Frank Hedges Jr se 19-10-12 for 1100. Edith Cole guardian to Frank Cole parts of Manly's addition Archer's ist Marshall for 1200. Peters to C Haywood on 21 Commercial ad Casey for 160. Frank Cole to W L Atkhon lot dik 3 Archer's Ist ad Marshall for 1.
The Republicans of Clark county back Roy Wells as a trusted candidate for sheriff. Wells, a Melrose township farmer and local businessman, is described as reliable, respected, and ready to serve with cheerful, impartial efficiency.
Senator J. Hamilton Lewis was touted by the Democrats to speak here last Saturday for Roger Sullivan. The crowd gathered hoping to hear the Apollo argue Sullivan’s case, but Lewis was in Washington seeking a peace time war tax law. A Springfield spellbinder entertained the audience in his stead.
Special trains carrying three large circuses passed north over the Big Four this week. The Barnum and Bailey, Hagenbeck Wallace, and Ringling shows are heading north to winter quarters.
Forrest E. Smith announces his candidacy for Clark County Superintendent of Schools. He is 34, has long lived in the county, and highlights teaching in town and country schools, farm experience, and a family of teachers as qualifications. He asks voters to consider his education policies.
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