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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1926
Page
2
The piece presents John J. Amey as a legally trained, experienced candidate for county judge. It underscores his courtroom familiarity and conscientious nature, noting his lack of a ballot photo and urging readers to vote if his views align with the paper’s.
The candidate is W. R. Stanfield of Martinsville running for County Clerk. Supporters praise his township record as supervisor noting cost savings and reliability under pressure. They emphasize business training and readiness to perform clerk duties accurately and promptly.
A reader endorses Fred Strotiam as a capable sheriff candidate citing his deputy past and Rainbow Division service. The piece also backs TD Ky Sewers for county treasurer noting Sowers' training and business experience as essential to manage taxpayer money.
110 feet high was raised to display the Hughes and Fairbanks banner as Uncle Joe Canon delivered a forceful campaign address. Judge Connelly spoke briefly and Samuel Prevo suffered a serious accident Sunday afternoon when he fell at the barn, fracturing a bone below the knee. John H. Davidson builds a large, well arranged barn in Wabash township, and Rice Peck fell from a scaffold Monday injuring his left shoulder.
A local ad promotes a complete line of building materials at very low prices. It urges calls for inspection and lists Marshall as the contact point with phone number 90.
The writer praises L. Brewer as one of the best candidates for county superintendent of schools. He notes the photo flaws but emphasizes Brewer’s substantial character, common sense, and many years as a schoolman with a solid, economical record. Clark County voters are urged to elect Brewer for efficient administration.
A couple, Jacob Kaufman and Lavina Saunders, wed near Indianapolis last week. County tax concerns prompt Democrat and Republican calls for reform. Illinois Supreme Court adjourned in Ottawa. Judge Scholfield at home. A burglary reports fourteen overcoats silverware and six dollars stolen. The Fair Committee organizes a meeting next Saturday at one pm in Marshall, Walter Bartlett’s office. all members urged to attend.
Forty years ago J R Dow moved from McKeen and will open in the blacksmith shops at the Quaker City mills formerly used by Willis Hat ten. Dow is praised as a skilled workman and is expected to do well. S L Wright of Cincinnati, president of the Little Miami railroad, visited the Movin family at Clarksville with a Georgian sized incident Sunday night.
A new iron front is being placed on D. D. Bell's business building to enhance its appearance. Prof. Eagon and his family arrived in Marshall from the Philippine Islands. Mrs. Eagon is formerly Gertrude Robinson of Marshall. They head to New York City for a principalship job. Miss Nancy Moore and Frank Camp of Dolson were wed at the M E parsonage with Rev. Moore officiating. Rev. W. A. Murray of Vienna visited, reconnecting with old friends at the station.
Ten years ago Republicans in Darwin held a lively meeting last Wednesday despite inclement weather. The report notes strong turnout and vigorous discussion on local issues.
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