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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1916
Page
1
Nels Darling, a seasoned business expert, visits towns to urge rejuvenation of the home town. He promotes joint farmer and merchant action, with free talks on community growth and civic responsibility.
The fiftieth annual Sunday School convention of Clark county met at the West Union Baptist church Thursday and Friday. Attendance was fine and the program published with few exceptions. Judge A. L. Ruffner spoke on practical results in improving county Sunday schools. Officers for the coming year include President A. L. Ruffier, vice president M. S. Kelly, secretary H. R. R. Williams, treasurer Wm. English, adult class Supt Thos. Fishback, elementary Supt Miss Lillian Brown, teacher training M. S. Kelly, temperance John Hawker, Home Department Miss Ada Crandall. The Tribune notes a parallel discussion on local advertising by a Chicago firm illustrating the impact of persistent local paper advertising.
Roy Haines a Fiat Rock barber was found lying by a Cairo division track near Pinkstaff Monday with one hand cut and other injuries. He said a brakeman forced him off a train. The reference to Brotherhood has been heard in Europe but is rare in palaces.
Will delay publication until Thursday to report primary news. New cases in County Court include The People versus Clayborne Edwards for reckless driving, The People versus John Dunlap for reckless driving, The People versus Hsau Beasley and wife for abandonment of children, The People versus Jesse Kennedy for abandonment of wife.
The Congregational Church sets 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m services with the theme Godly Conversation and The Challenge of Youth. Invitations go to high school and middle school students and a cordial invitation is extended by Pastor W H Ziegler.
Clerk Morton rushed to Casey to obtain the bride’s signature after the underage bride consent could not be given in person. Esquire Craig performed the ceremony with Lester Gardner and Face Weaver in his office Monday while the bride’s mother was ill.
Mrs. Anna Schweitzer reports the death of J. D. Schweitzer in Bethlehem Pennsylvania on Tuesday of last week. He died after illness starting Friday night believed to be ptomaine poisoning at age ninety. Survived only by an aged sister. Former Marshall resident, long in harness business, ex soldier, buried with Grand Army honors.
Wm lL Veach transfers two acres to Mary A Fix for 300 dollars. Nathaniel Moore sells lots 1 and 2 in block 24 Archer's 1st Marshall to Ada Drake for 1000 dollars. Seymour Hurst conveys lot 3 in block 32 Archer's 1st Marshall to Geof Matkin for 600 dollars. BE. Connelly, master, transfers part west half block 30 orig Westfield to Saml. Spell bring for 1603 dollars. Wm H Doll sells 26 acres southwest of section 31 block 12 Marshall and two lots in Plaster's subdivision to Stephen G Summers for 1600 dollars.
Mrs. Nancy Carrie Orndorff died after a protracted illness at 81 in Melrose township at her daughter Mrs. George Davidson’s home. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Ziegler at Marshall Methodist church, with burial in Taylor cemetery in Wabash township. Survived by two sons Charles E. B. Taylor of Marshall and Will Taylor of Edgar County, and four daughters Mrs. George Davidson of Melrose township, Mrs. L. Sears of Wabash township, Mrs. Knox of Bryn Mawr Wash, and Mrs. Carrie Dempster of Cape Girardeau Missouri.
Mrs. Susan Maurer celebrated her 67th birthday last Thursday with 85 relatives and friends. Her children brother Uncle Tom Whitson and family hosted a supper and music after a long table feast. She received a silver thimble and china pitcher. the Maurer family held a reunion at the old homestead on August 22.
Clell Kelly of Cumberland County and Patsy Carroll of Casey were issued a license. Fred Moses of Terre Haute and Fairy Bundy of Marshall were licensed. Lester Gardner and Fae Weaver of Casey were licensed. Johnson and Alma Mfa Burger of Anderson were licensed. Ivan Kemper of Grandview and Mave M. sfeDantel of Parker were licensed.
Marshall High School reports 177 students on Monday with expectations to near 190 this week. The Freshman class approaches 90, the largest in Clark County. New offerings include an evening French class open to non-regular students. Mr. Reiner plans a farmers club and about 20 boys practice football nightly under Castleman and Reiner as City Schools enroll 440 pupils, higher than usual.
The Marshall Rural Section of teachers schedules its first meeting at the North School building on Saturday September 16 at 2 o'clock. The program features Rural Life and Education with readings by E K Arford Constance Batson Minnie Fawley Blanche Williams and Pearley Babcock along with several others. Teachers should bring two questions for a Round Table discussion and others may enroll by giving their name to Blanche Williams secretary.
U S senator Sherman states support for Frank O Lowden as Republican nominee for governor. He praises Lowden for a dignified campaign, unity fostering Republican strength, and qualification to lead. Sherman predicts cross ticket votes and November victory, urging party unity.
A seven year old boy Raymond Miller of Darwin is diagnosed with infantile paralysis. Dr Haslitt asks the state board of health to establish a quarantine to prevent spread.
New cases listed in circuit court include Wm. T. Hollenbeck against Will Manhart with attachment proceedings. W. C. Funk versus Mary Lindsay et al for foreclosure. Charley Patton and Clara Patton et al seek partition.
A reflective plea on citizenship, work ethic, and social duty urging self-improvement, responsibility to society, and the link between neighborliness and Christian service. It contrasts personal effort with entitlement and highlights economic prudence and community support.
Senator John R. Hamilton of Mattoon, current district incumbent, is a candidate for renomination and election. He has built an excellent record and deserves another term based on merit.
Mrs Maybelle Fisk wife of Attor ney Robert Fisk of Ridge Farm died Tuesday after an illness paralysis She was born in Marshall All accounts are due Haying Garage business all book accounts are due Kindly call and settle same Am temporarily located in the Howell building southwest cover of square To Clone Out I have left a few sizes in tires one barrel of Mobil oil A several 5 gal cans of old interliners and a few accessories which will be sold at cost F C Hippard Howell Bldg Southwest Corner Square
I will sell at the late residence of J. W. Campbell Sr eight miles northeast of Marshall on Wednesday September 20 vultures, cattle, hogs, farm implements, household and kitchen furniture. Clarence Rogers Admr.
Lillian Loretta daughter of Walter White died Wednesday night at the home of Fred Kallansa north of the city of typhoid fever aged six years Funeral services were held Friday in the Big Creek church and interment followed in the adjoining cemetery
Adam Eaton, charged with killing James Gallagher, appeared for a preliminary hearing in Esquire Emerson's court this morning. Eaton claimed self defense but this defense reportedly has been abandoned in favor of the unwritten law. Graham & Snavely will prosecute, Everett Connelly defends.
County Superintendent Bright drove a Ford to Terre Haute on Monday and left it at Eighth and Ohio where a theft occurred. Later James Hooper, returning from Terre Haute, found a dark unlit machine by the road. two men fled on approach, and the car was identified as Brights stalled vehicle due to no gasoline.
The Evangelical Association lists services at Grand Turn Church at 10 30 and at Marshall at 7 30 pm. The second quarterly meeting is at Zion church with the first service at Marshall on Sept 21 and quarterly conference to follow. Rev E Baumgartner to preach Sept 22 23 24 and Holy Communion Sept 24. Sabbath school 9 30 am at Marshall Zion and Emmanuel. Joseph L Buyer Pastor.
The article discusses Woodrow Wilson's evolving views on organized labor, noting a past stance that criticized labor regulation and warned of economic harm. It cites his 1909 Princeton baccalaureate address and argues circumstances may account for changing opinions, while claiming current actions show deference to labor at the expense of constitutional limits.
Help wanted advertisement from Mrs W B MacLaughlin offering a general housework position at 714 North Fourth Street. The notice seeks a reliable applicant and outlines duties and residence details.
The sixth annual Labor Day tennis tournament at the Ohio Oil Company courts featured hard fought matches. Mare shall and Williams of Terre Haute fell 2-1 to a plucky team after scores of 7-5 6-8 6-2. semifinals matched Simon-Lamberton against Richardson-Bressett and Marshall-Williams versus Porter-McCabe with strong Terre Haute representation and generous hospitality by Marshall players.
The bulletin warns many in the field would be a disgrace to public office while praising two Democrats Joel Davis and Claude Bardin for Senate. It backs two Democrats C A Purdum and Robert Howard for House and two Republicans Walter Green and Harry Drake for the 34th district, urging Illinois citizens to vote in the primary.
Marshall visitors Miss Agnes Bailey and others joined relatives as Miss Ethel Switzer of Missouri and many residents spent Sundays with friends. People attended Martinsville fair and cut logs in nearby woods. The watermelon patches drew neighbors, and several families traveled to see kin at Dana and Hutsonville.
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