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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1909
Page
2
Local notes from Hutsonville and nearby towns recount visits to relatives, illness, farming plans, and community events. Mentions meetings, school term setup, and property damage, with names of residents, farmers, teachers, and clergy across Casey Martinsville and Marshall areas.
Theodore Harris born June 20 1871 Indiana died August 4 1909 at Redman after being struck by a railroad train July 19. He married Mary Farris December 8 1908 of Clark County. Survived by wife mother two brothers and many relatives. Funeral by Rev Silas Kittle at Auburn church with burial in Auburn cemetery. A local reminiscence ends with a humorous remark about churchgoers and hats.
A jumble of names and places shows Westfield residents Thompson of Gage Oklahoma visiting relatives in Coffeyville Kansas Fort Worth Texas and Wiscons in attendance at gatherings and a sale amid community activity with Mr and Mrs Lanham Mr J Z Wesper Swann and others hosting relatives and friends during a period of social events and church ties.
Lyman Campbell visited Marshall on Saturday. Sam Barnes traveled to Terre Haute on Saturday. John Barnes was a Marshall visitor Friday. Mrs Bertha Sete visited via Ver ninon last week. Ernest Griffith moved into J W Lewiss property. The new church will be completed in about two weeks. Hill Mason and wife visited in Terre Haute Saturday and Sunday. J OW Lewis of Marshall was here last week looking after his property. Ray Burkeybik moved to Liberty Square to teach the winter school. Carter Lee Billke Starr and Emmett Henderson went river fishing last week and had a good time.
An antique advertisement promotes cosmetics to clear pimples and blotches and a laxative remedy, described as pleasant to take and helpful for indigestion constipation and overall cleansing of the system.
Ralph Davis recovers from malaria. Ham Clapp installs a new wind pump at stockwell. Highway 9 crews perform needed road work. Dolson attends county Sunday School convention in Marshall. John Nidiffer travels to Paris for the first time. Vern Hornbrook sale in Douglas township draws attendees. Sorghum factories near, cane crop prospects seem short. Wheat ground prep begins after rains, larger acreage sown. John Duran and wife visit from Hines borough. Lyman Nicholson and Fielding Kester visit Will Steward’s family near West Union. Road blasting near Sallie Hurst residence. Recent rains helpful but late for corn. Various locals travel to Martinsville, West Union, Westfield, and Charleston for events and fairs. Oilfield activity noted with Cleone game 12–6. Hagenback-Wallace show seen in Casey. Excursion to Indianapolis enjoyed. Pat Madigan plans Oklahoma move. Mike Madigan visiting from Memphis on police duty.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a local note mentioning Homer and Lockard meeting Saturday at a barn associated with Charley Snyder. The text contains garbled phrases about building, Ree, and allotments in a Texas BD area, plus a reference to Shonielont'e boop.
Minutes recap several oddities and small events: Joe Wallace operated his threshing machine five times while Seth Husted purchased land near the Baptist Church to build a house. John Beachout’s famous watchdog reportedly died in a bold attempt to hold up an automobile.
A pithy quote warns that excessive bracers alone cannot brace a man for life. It contrasts viewpoints and underscores practical strength over decorative gear.
Enthusiastic Marshall residents praise Doans Kidney Pills after relief from backache headaches and nervousness attributed to disordered kidneys. Local announcer H E Siegfried reports finding relief after using the product obtained at Green and Harlin's drug stores and shares he bought multiple boxes.
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