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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
4
Harrisburg Chronicle reports the O'Gara Coal Co Big X Suddy Coal Co and Safline Collieries Co were declared bankrupt Saturday with combined liabilities near 1.2 million dollars. A receiver was appointed as government actions over suspected railroad rebates influenced the court decision.
The Christian Church of West Union marks its 30th anniversary with a Tremain's Grove gathering on Sep 23. Events include a morning program of talks and music, a basket lunch, a 2:30 pm celebration address by Hi Ho Peters, and multiple sermons by visiting pastors through Saturday and Sunday. Music featured. all invited.
Possum Ridge residents report Charles Gilbert family visiting Hewitt Gilbert’s and Mrs Clara Mitchell visiting Chrisman relatives. Guy Cunningham spent time with home folks near Indianola and attended the fair. A small fodder stock is in shock and Trixie Cunningham has gone north to work. The Martinsville fair drew good attendance and locals like Alfred Mallory Frank Martin Chas Cline and Giant Martin are noted for broom corn cutting.
Article notes a breakthrough by Dr Edward Tyson Reichert from the University of Pennsylvania proving blood crystal theory. It claims scientists may soon distinguish human blood from animal and reptile blood and even determine nationality from blood. Also includes assorted odd quotes and notices on industry and personal wisdom.
A narrative recalls striking figures including Ham Lewis and Vardeman of Mississippi, then details a Sunday camp meeting at Great Falls with Vice President Tom Marshall. It notes entertainments around the venue and ends with the writer returning to Washington to file copy for the Herald.
Louis Smelder, a government employee, organizes mussel restocking on the Wabash. He engages a boat and, with three assistants, will operate from Vincennes. Smelder is said to possess unmatched knowledge of mussel cultivation and his project will attract wide interest.
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