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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
4
The Armstrong Missionary Club met with Mollie Sears for a forenoon of sewing a comforter and carpet rags, followed by a bounteous dinner and usual services. Visitors included Anna English of Stringtown, Kate Hewitt, Dora Travolta, Amelia Lewis, and Minnie Gessert. Edith Gessert and sons moved into a new home, and Ed English of Marshall visited his daughter Mrs. Ros Pine last Friday.
Rev B G Sandmeyer of Charleston preached last Sunday. Dewey Mullen moved to Terre Haute. W F M meet at Mrs Leroy Sears of Fishback. Mrs Horace Treadway and grandson visit Terre Haute and Mrs Cora Treadway of St Louis with Mrs Iva Crurin. Beacon Light and C I C Sunday school at Frederick Lewis home tonight. M D Day family of Terre Haute and others visited Charles Sweltzer. Golden wedding anniversary of John Mathew and wife at Marshall last Sunday.
The community mourns Olle Myles a long time local hero whose death prompted condolences from Mrs Fenton Spangler and son Norman who visited relatives. Many neighbors including Alma Hamil and the Lichtenberger family spent time with relatives as news travels through town in this period tribute.
Adam Kile spent Thursday with Ben Strohm of Avon. Mrs. Carl Norton and daughter visited Marshall relatives over the weekend. Ida Wyrick called on Kate Gard of Avon Thursday. Mary Ledermann stayed with sister Bertha Higginbotham Thursday and Friday. John Buzzard called on Ben Strohm Sunday afternoon in Avon. Mr. and Mrs. John Nicol and daughter from near York spent Monday evening with Perry Jackson and family. Wilma Carpenter and brothers Wilna Cline and Margaret Hollenbeck, with Gladys Hollenbeck, were Sunday guests of Miss Florence Miller.
The Royal Neighbors hosted a well attended supper at Moonshine Hall last Thursday. Crandall family of Hunt City and Rev. Lingafelter and families attended dinners in nearby towns. A large crowd gathered for the funeral of Don Perrine from near Paris, with services led by Rev Roscoe Deverick in Butternutt. The funeral of Mrs Jas Niebarger was held at Butternutt with Rev Lingafelter officiating.
Westfield reports a busy social week with visits from Mrs Earl Strader and the Bradines of Oakland joining Mr and Mrs Melford Strader. Several locals welcomed guests from Springfield Chicago and Kokomo while others planned trips and attend meetings.
Mrs Harry Thompson and children visited Sunday at Ridgetara with Seigel family. Mrs Charley Wright also spent Sunday at Ridgetarm. Chris Koppler and Avon wife dined with Chas Freeman. Mario Davisén stayed with sister Mrs Cole. Coy Cooper of Chrisman visited his parents and Tae Thompson’s wife and son were at W.3 Heesey in Dennison.
Mr and Mrs Charles Stover and family of Marshall spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Sam Michael. Mr and Mrs John Clapp spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wm McGill near Paris.
Mr and Mrs W D Downs hosted a Monday gathering with friends at the Theme. George Semp and Mrs Jane Curran along with Rose Devaney visited Mr Jana and Mrs Robert Gunder near Marshall for a Sunday afternoon social.
Elder Peck of Cass Indiana will preach at the Church of Christ on Sunday morning and evening. The box supper by the local school was financially successful with strong attendance. Several residents moved or visited, including Dr Samuel Cullop family moving to Marshall. A Robinson hospital patient, Charlie Lindley, returned home after recovery. Multiple social calls, visits, and birthdays are listed along with a drownings death of Charles Culp at 24, funeral held at Bailiff church. Local clubs held meetings and chicken fry events, with a missionary pageant on India.
T Ishler spent part of last week in Mattoon visiting his sister Mrs Henry Gohl and family. Charlie Husted moved into town from their tourists camp east of town. They are living in Lew Campbell's house. E W Childs and wife are in Detroit visiting their son Willard and family and their daughter Mrs Cle y McNary and family.
Wells attended Portersville business on Tuesday. Funeral held at Olive Branch for the child of Joe and Mrs. Decker attended by several Wells and Sackriders. Fred Stanfield called in West York Monday. Wallace Elliott plans a several week husk of corn trip north. Ray Drake visited West York Monday on business. Jesse Spraker did business in West Union and Hutsonville Wednesday. Mrs. M C Wells and Mrs. Alva Wells visited near Wesley Chapel Thursday. John Meeker of Muddy Creek visiting relatives here. Mrs Mabel Melton and children visited Virgle Wells family Friday.
Terre Haute families including the Bays Gidorkis and Nortons spent Sunday with relatives in town. Eogene Irwin visiting Paris returned home with her family while others like Elsie McDaniel and Opal Anacker worked locally. Mona Lovell also spent last week with the Gidorkis and son Charles.
Several residents return to their homes after attending funerals and visits. Mrs. Lu cinda J. Lake’s death prompts a Denver delegation. Mrs. Joseph B. Moore’s funeral draws state attendees. Faculty members and relatives travel between Mattoon Westville Indianapolis Urbana and Rochester for services and hospital treatment.
A crowded weekend reports relatives visiting in various towns including Neoga Urbana and Champaign. The Night Owl Embroidery Club met with Mrs. Glen Payne hosting and a Halloween themed program with prize winners, followed by a social hour with local hosts listed.
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