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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1910
Page
1
A man named J Musselman was badly stung by bumble bees Wednesday near Logan while eating grass. He was temporarily unconscious as a result of the attack.
At the city hall last Thursday evening, local business men agreed to a three day fall carnival for Sept 29 to Oct 1. One day focuses on merchants with floats and displays, one on horses colts and cattle, and the third on an old settlers reunion. Committees were formed and another meeting is set for tomorrow evening.
Evangelist Yeuell conducts nightly gospel meetings in a big tent west of the jail drawing crowds that tax capacity. The icy Marshall atmosphere remains, as Yeuell preaches plain practical sermons without sensational methods, with a large chorus led by Prof. Wake adding to the event.
The notice urges all Republicans to attend the upcoming primary next week. It highlights Billy Martin Arthur Tarman Harry Drake and Judge Snavely as unopposed and asks supporters to vote for them despite the lack of opposition.
Lewis Bousiman of Westfield township was yesterday declared insane by a county court commission. Following the finding, Judge Snavely ordered him committed to the charge of his relatives and J C Goble named conservator of his estate.
James Wells Martinsville Bhva Down Parker to Orrie D Lewis Casey Beulah C Wood Casey Harry K Newman Martinsville Nora Johnson Auburn Homer F Blankenbeker Orange tp Ada K Norman Martinsville James Daran Martinsville tp Alice Padgett Orange tp
A party of 28 students from Cologne Germany arrived in St Louis last week to study American commercial life as part of changes in education trends.
LN Richart, a Republican hopeful for sheriff, withdrew last Saturday saying he leaves the race with good feeling for all and gratefully appreciating the encouragement and promised support from friends.
D Poorman tendered his resignation to take effect when a successor is appointed. He will enter the mercantile business at 2 West Union with his brother Tom.
The Marshall high school opened Monday with a robust enrollment up at least twenty percent from last year. The freshman class has 45 students and many county townships are sending students for regular review or business courses. Citizens urged to assist rural families with employment for students and to support the school’s role as a regional educational center. Arrangements allow students to cook meals to lower costs. textbooks cost about 500 dollars yearly new, with second hand options or rental offered to cut expenses.
George and Bruce Thomas and Ellis Hall were digging a well on the Thomas farm near Oliver Saturday when a blast of damp gas felled George as he sent up a bucket. Bruce aided him but fainted, Ellis Hall collapsed next to them, all were overcome but recovered. George was in a critical condition briefly.
J. W. Fredenberger County Clerk announces the colors for the 1910 primary ballots in Clark County Illinois. Republicans use white Democrats pink Socialists red Prohibition light blue.
James O B brist left his home Monday night in night clothes. A search led by City Marshal Davis and others lasted until 4 am. He was found by the roadside about two miles south of town in a dazed condition.
Miss Mae Chadwick of West Union schools has organized a series of entertainments for her department. The first program, Readings from Riley by M. R. Kirk of Evansville, is set for Saturday night with admission 20 cents and reserved seats 25 cents and children 10 cents.
A writer urges a simpler time system by the courthouse clock. The current method misleads readers, as seven o'clock reads four, making it twenty minutes to ten, which the author finds too complex.
I will be absent from my office until Sept 16. Dr W R Turman. The Marshall Reds played the Den on Sunday afternoon, 11 to 0. Baker pitched for the Reds as Denison was unable to score.
The Clark county assessment compiled by the county clerk lists 2 927 188 in personal property and 4 267 540 in real estate valuation. The total marks a reduction of nearly 500 000 from the prior year with principal items listed in the personal property category.
The Herald asserts it has the largest weekly circulation in Marshall and Clark counties based on August postage receipts, noting 8.06 for The Herald and 8.02 for The Democrat. The article argues its circulation is growing weekly and defends the paper against accusations of improper conduct.
Marshall residents Benj F Houff and Lillian E Setzer were wed by Rev W L Ewing on August 17 in Paris. The couple delayed public announcement until the event was no longer news and suitable for archival record.
Oil field activity shows 100 rigs drilling with Crawford County reporting 34 completions and Lawrence County 29. Total production reaches 3905 barrels as Clark Marion Bond and Montgomery report smaller outputs.
A collection of brief local items reports visitors in Warren Indiana Conrad Bartram of Wabash and Wm Downs of Douglas township visiting nearby towns. Several residents travel to Terre Haute and Colorado, with church and employment notes among social updates.
The readable fragments indicate a meeting note or association reference with unclear names and locations. No clear event date or outcome is extractable to form a concise news item.
On Labor Day afternoon at the Ohio Oil court on South Sixth street two Bridgeport teams and one from Robinson joined Marshall players for fast tennis. Jolly and Byrnes defeated Bridgeport pairs 6-0 6-2 6-1 and 6-2 6-4 8 6 to Black and Smith. Jolly and Byrnes also beat Brown and Bell 7-9 9-7 7-5. Firmin and Kiser vs Hodge and Kiplinger yielded a marathon 4-6 6-3 6-10 final set with near deuce repeats. The Marshall squad came close to winning multiple times but dropped the last set in the 18th game. Visitors praised the courts as among the region’s best. return matches likely.
A series of property transfers are recorded including Louise Marsh to Anna Knecht for lot Casey at $1000 and N A Kite to Landon Kite for se quarters at $6500. Other transfers note John H Thomason to Henry Newhart for two lots at McKeen for $500 and several smaller deeds ranging from $1 to $2000 across Martinsville and orig Marshall areas.
Several attended the Paris fair last week. Reason Beadle fell from his horse one day last week fracturing his collar bone. Charley Norris of Independence Kansas is visiting old friends. John Babcock and wife spent Sunday with Robert Findley.
A masked thief boarded a Chicago Burlington and Quincy passenger train within St Louis last night. He killed the flagman and robbed several passengers before making his escape, leaving local authorities pursuing leads.
Report notes LaFollette's renomination by insurgents in Wisconsin while New Hampshire sees insurgents back Robert P Bass for governor. The piece blend mentions a train boarding habit and county court business on drainage district assessment in Parker township with a damages and benefits report by a visiting jury.
A humorous reflection on a father who avoids vacations while the parishioners take time off. He stays home with the cat, eats sparingly, and keeps his messes as his only break. Upon everyone’s return the family finds him serene amid the clutter and months of neglect.
Ed F Poorman of Mattoon, a Democratic representative candidate and county local option advocate, was knocked down on a sidewalk by Oakland barber O O Taylor who beat Poorman’s head on the cement. Poorman escaped with dazed but non serious injuries after the assault last week.
Ed Larson died when his barn on his farm nine miles southwest of Oblong burned Thursday morning. He and Albert Watts were moving livestock grain and tools from the blaze when Watts urged Larson to flee. Larson ignored the warning as the roof collapsed trapping him in the flames.
The verse describes autumnal changes as farmers prepare for county fairs and politicians present contrasting keynotes. It pairs rustic images with a political undertone, noting the hustle of campaigns amid seasonal decay.
George Williams of Paris visited here last week with Anna Milligan and wife. Families from this area attended preaching at Five Points. Cattle, hogs and sheep were shown at the Edgar county fair in Paris.
William Kirby will offer 100 BPR fowls for sale at his home a half mile north of McKee on September 9 10 12 and 13.
President Taft spoke at St Paul on conservation outlining support for leasing coal oil and gas lands water power study, and noting bipartisan long history of conservation. He urged calm practical debate over scope and roles of federal and state governments in resource management.
In a reader note Stewart Barnes jokes about suffragettes with firemen and a dramatic rescue scene. The urban vignette contrasts a blazing flat with Mildred the captain urging calm then shocking onlookers with a male occupant in pajamas. Church service and Ladies' Aid meeting announced in Marsall.
Professor Paul S Wood formerly connected with Marshall High School last year will wed tomorrow a Chicago woman. They plan to travel to California where Mr Wood has a position at the California University in Berkeley.
A public sale will be held at the seller’s place four and a half miles southwest of Mars on Tuesday September 18. The catalog lists 10 horses and colts 11 milk cows two year old dull three two year olds heifers and yearlings. James. ee. god. EST ee Oo.
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