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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1909

Page

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Marshall Folks on Coast from Long Beach to Arizona

Long Beach hosts Southern California Arizona Christian convention with 2240 registrants, Ed Madison visiting from Salt Lake, and talks by Dr. B B Tyler. The report notes city sights lit for the event and mentions Catalina Island, San Diego, Phenix, Ash Forks, and the Grand Canyon.

Long Beach Cal Christian Churches Salt Lake Catalina Island San Diego Phenix Ariz Ash Forks Grand Canyon Colorado John Marshall Jim Nash Casey Seattle Frisco California Mia Nast Ake Californie Aride Arizona B.B. Tyler Denver C. C. ‘Chapman Orange “Prince Fullerton Here Convention For Home and Foreign Missions Clayton Lemon Jog *Martin Marianet Ofa Mexico United Railroads Charlie Mraz Florence Nettleton Maggie Nola Los Angeles Trang San.Pédro Naplés Alimiitos Bay Thes

Magistrate Daniel Emerson Weds Madeline McKay in Informal Home Ceremony

Friends of circuit clerk Daniel Emerson were surprised Monday afternoon by a noon wedding to Madeline McKay of Washington Pennsylvania. The ceremony occurred at the Hoey home with Rev. E L Pletcher officiating. The bride, visiting Mrs Hoey, is praised as handsome and talented. Congratulations pour in from many friends.

Daniel Emerson Madeline McKay Washington F. J. Hoey Hoey E. L. Pletcher The Herald

Opening of the Schools for City Students

The city schools begin Monday September 6 at 9 00 A M for all city residents. Non-resident children must pay tuition to Seymour Hurst secretary of the board of education and present the receipt to the superintendent to enroll. South of Main Street go to south building north of Main Street to north building. enrollment blanks and supplies will be designated on a student card. L A Wallace superintendent.

Seymour Hurst Sec’y Board of Education Main Street L. A. Wallace

New Field Disappoints Opens in La Motte Township

Interest grows over a proposed field in La Motte Township Crawford County tests show rank failures as eight mile range between La Motte and the Robinson field fails to locate the fluid. Ninety wells were drilled in Crawford County last week with 73 producing 4342 barrels of crude. Lawrence County completed 21 wells with one failure. Glark seven Cumberland two. Three failures were drilled in Jasper and Coles counties in the attempt to extend the territory.

la Motte Crawford County Robinson Lawrence County Glark Cumberland Jasper Coles

Greenhouse Changes Hands In Connersville

Mrs. Corey Bryan leases her greenhouse to Herman G Hershey of Connersville Ind a practical florist who will stock plants for the fall season He plans to enlarge the plant stock specialize in cut flowers and grow many potting and bedding plants The move is expected to earn liberal patronage and support.

Corey Bryan Herman G. Hershey Connersville Ind Hershey

Town of Extremes Converts Saloons to Churches in Washington

Saloons in Washington Indiana have closed and many buildings host new businesses. This week the large Main Street brick once Bancroft's saloon became a Baptist church headed by Reverend Eva Bee, following a paint job that erased the former sign.

Washington Ind Main St Bancroft’s Eva Bee

Westfield College plans growth and endowment drive

Westfield College earned notable attention at a regional conference where President Daugherty proposed a five year plan to fund growth. The plan seeks 1 per member over five years, split between permanent endowment and building purposes, aiming to add about $100,000 in assets and enable a new building within a year. A field man and cooperation from leaders are to support the effort. In other news, Chas A. Windau bought a prized Indiana pearl collection including two large round pearls valued at thousands, plus turtle back pearls and other novelties from streams near LaFayette and Attica.

Westfield College Westfield Review Daugherty Vincennes Chas A. Windau Tennessee Indiana Wabash LaFayette Attica Ind

Death of Mrs. Cook in City Home

Mrs. Laura May Allison Cook died after four years of illness at her city home last Saturday. Funeral services were held at her mother's house, conducted by Rev E L Pletcher, with surviving husband Charles C Cook and an extended family. Born August 8, 1867 in Marshall, she married in 1890 and found solace in her Bible, especially the 23rd Psalm, in her final years.

Charles C. Cook Harriet Allison E L. Pletcher Laura May Allison Marshall

Real Estate Transfers List Includes Multiple Property Sales

A compiled list shows transfers in various towns. Buyers include Beachout, Meda Travioli, Homer Chen, Caroline Downs, and Rebecca Makepeace among others, with sums ranging from 200 to 8700 dollars. Parcels include se nw 2-10-13 and three lots in Casey, plus pieces in Livingston and Martinsville.

Beachout Seth Husted E Bruner Geo. Hull Abbie A. Davidson Meda Travioli Livingston Homer Chenweth James Downs Caroline R Downs S . Dixon W H Schmeyer Casey W S Peters H E Wilcox EB Emrich Herbert Parkin S’wright A N Wright O Cougill Benj Weaver S D Makepeace Rebecca J Makepeace Westfield John Taylor Chas Tingley A Richart Jag W Busby Martinsville

Infant Mary Berdena Phillips Obituary

Mary Berdena Phillips, infant daughter of Samuel and Meekie Phillips, was born May 2, 1909 and died Aug. 28, 1909. She was a beautiful, loving child who suffered three weeks. Funeral services were held at Mt Olive Church conducted by Rev Dan Lingenfelter and burial followed in the nearby cemetery.

Mary Berdena Phillips Samuel and Meekie Phillips Little Berdena Mt. Olive Church Dan Lingenfelter Bys

Sheriff Quotes Gain Over Identity in Paris Case

Sheriff Winn of Paris expresses cautious confidence about the suspect's identity but cites lack of solid evidence. The remark appears in a clipped, garbled transcript reflecting ongoing inquiries and contested details.

Winn Paris

Community role in school quality at Marshall Township High

The community should know the four new Marshall Township High School faculty members. Personal interviews with instructors are urged to align community ideals with school work, as the standard is set by the people, not just by the Board. The board and faculty aim to make this year the best in school history.

Marshall Marshall Township High School

Col Busey Death Report From Mantrap Lake

Details of Colonel Samuel T. Busey drowning after a fishing trip on Mantrap Lake Minnesota. He and his son in law Professor Tawney struggled to reach shore when a large fish was secured. Busey slipped from the boat and disappeared despite efforts to assist him.

Samuel T. Busey Joe Cannon

Heroic Telegraph Operator Story Of Alaska Steamer Sinking

A veteran wireless operator recounts the Ohio disaster off Steep Point Alaska. The steamer sank after sending last distress calls as 128 aboard evacuated. five crew members perished. Humboldt and Rupert aided, but the last message was cut off before the operator could join the final boat.

Jay Daily Papers Ohio Steep Point Alaska Booth Ketchikan Eccles Humboldt Rupert

Progress of Aeronautics and County Sunday School Meeting

A report highlights rapid aeronautical progress with Latham and Farman setting new long distance records in France and England. The piece also covers the county Sunday school convention at First Methodist Church, Martinsville, praising attendance, speakers E Schenck and Mrs. Black, and plans for next year’s event with a silk banner awarded to Martinsville schools.

E. Schenck Paris Anna R. Black Terre Haute E Schenck Paul the Oy Rey W L Perkins Casey Thorpe Black Martins’ville Township Siers

Injunction Suit Withdrawn Involving New Archer House

Marcus Block dismissed his equity suit against Mrs. Zimmerly over the New Archer House dispute. Block had traded the property for stock in the Paris Bridge Co and sought to annul the deal and stop $100 monthly rent. Judge Kimbrough presided as court adjourned to Sept 21 to possibly appoint a master in chancery.

Marcus Block Frank E.lewis Marcuse Frank E. Lewis Marant

Notice of greenhouse lease and thanks from Corey M. Bryan

A notice from Corey M. Bryan states the greenhouse has been leased to Mr. Herman G Hershey of Connerville Indiana. He thanks all customers for liberal support and courteous patronage over the past seven years at the Marshall Greenhouse.

Havng Herman G Hershey Connersville Ind Marshall Greenhouse Corey M. Bryan

Old Soldier Kills Self Near Martinsville

An elderly ex-soldier, 69 year old William Biggs, reportedly shot himself yesterday two miles north of Martinsville. He suffered from cancer, and his health had not yet worsened to a final cause of death.

William Biggs Martinsville

First Congregational Church Announces Next Sunday's Services

The First Congregational Church invites all to attend next Sunday services. Rev Arthur W Miles will preach both morning and evening, with the church quartet singing. The morning topic is An echo from the Sermon on the Mount and the evening address is The trail that is always new. The Misses Hite Nitsche and Messrs Wirmin Cole present musical program at both services.

Arthur W. Miles Byers Hite Nitsche Messrs Wirmin Cole

High Prices and Economic Critique in Indianapolis Paper

A fragmented Indianapolis newspaper piece condemns the spread of claims that high prices are caused by political failure or corruption. It argues that price rises stem from increased provision costs and rising demand, warning against undermining public trust with dishonest rhetoric.

Indianapolis

Marriage Licenses Listing Shows Names and Ages

A fragmented notice lists marriage licenses with individuals such as John S Shepard and Ethel Stusser along with ages in the mid twenties, reflecting a local civil records snippet. The readable fragments name ages around twenty to twenty four and include several pairs with spouses or fiancés.

John S. ‘Shepard Wes Prairie Ethel Stusser Daniel Madeline McKay Pat Ous EAD Charlie Lawéoni Gladys Storkwell A . FF Brashinige Mak Henry Spoon Nana Er

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