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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1922
Page
8
Secretary Coverdale of the American Farm Bureau voices support for inland waterways as essential to improve farming conditions and boost prosperity. He argues cheaper hauls via waterways will aid farmers nationwide and strengthen the agricultural economy.
Editor notes the Farm Bureau backs inland waterways to aid farm transport. It cites Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and western states producing most crops and argues St Lawrence canal, plus two feeder routes, could cut costs, boost wheat and corn prices, and broaden regional markets through new ocean access.
Sealed bids addressed to the Hon Mayor and City Council Marshall I will be opened October 5 1922 for furnishing installing 15 ton per day ice making machinery distilled water ice plant and building. A cashier's check 1500 payable to City accompanies each bid. Plans cost deposits details and refunds outlined with January 16 1922 specification deadlines. Arthur Poorman Mayor Frank L Archer City Clerk Frank L Wilez Barinsar Chemical Building St Louis Missouri Advertisement 87.
Cecil Lowe aged 1% escaped from the local jail Sunday with fingernails stronger than rivets. Bert Massey, a Clark County man, and a companion, wanted for several thefts, escaped from Champaign County jail Saturday night. The incident suggests it is easy to evade arrest once taken into custody.
In New Orleans States humor the Phelps couple quarrel over naming their newborn. Mrs Phelps insists on William Oliver Robert Kenneth initials forming W O R K to mock Mr Phelps dislike for work. The exchange ends with a punchline about the child embracing labor.
A telegram from Ernest F. Heasley, president of the American Export and Inland Coal company, reports that an agreement with Henry Ford will supply enough coal to Ford plants to prevent the September 16 shutdown, restoring operation in Detroit.
The Big Four railroad shuts down 44 trains across 10 divisions citing coal shortages. Trains No 4 northbound at 9 05 am and No 18 southbound at 5 32 pm are among those canceled, despite earlier local chambers of commerce’s opposition.
A contract was let Friday at Marshall courthouse for a bridge project linking Casey Township to Paris. The notice confirms the bid award and outlines the project scope and official action.
Clark County Illinois. Estate of Theo Miller deceased. Administratrix Tharine Miller will present final report to Clark County Court at Marshall on October 2, 1922 and asks discharge from duties. Heirs and distributees may attend and resist. Arthur Poorman attorney.
Marshall Illinois invites sealed bids for a new light and power plant including a power house, two A IC generators, Corliss engines, boilers, switchboard, piping, chimney, and related work. Bid deposits total 5000 dollars payable to the City of Marshall and bids due October 5, 1922 with plans available for deposits of 12 dollars. The city may reject all bids and plans must be returned by October 16, 1922.
Bids for the Reynolds Bridge project in Douglas township were held pending right of way. The township will cover all costs for the Zimmerly Bridge project over Turkey Run Creek between Martingville and Casey in Paris. Road crews considered the grade as bids await securement of the needed right of way.
William Fone Benedict aged 17 formerly of Beloxi Mississippi died yesterday afternoon at 1 50 o clock after lingering illness. He had spent a year confined to home and two months recent. Benedict traveled across the United States before settling in Beloxi. He studied at the Jesuit College in Perryville Mississippi.
Bids for Marshall Illinois water works pumping station improvements are due by 8 p.m. October 5 1922. Bid deposit required with $1500 cashier’s check payable to the City. Plans and specs available with deposits. bids read aloud publicly. city may reject all bids. Frank L Archer City Clerk Frank L Wilcox Engineer St Louis Missouri Advertisement 37
The obituary notes a wife and daughter Mrs R J Hyde of Waycross and son Charley in Atlanta, a sister Mrs Robison of Evansville, other relatives. Requiem services were held at the home and church under Rev Keenan, with burial in Marshall. The body left for burial at 10 52 this morning, accompanied by his son Charles.
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