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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
1
William Puffenberger, 60, of Marshall, died after a wagon loaded at the Big Creek gravel pit was crushed when a brake chain snapped. He had worked there for years and was brought home alive but died from chest injuries and liver damage. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
JE M Lewis editor of the Daily News and Constitution bid a fond farewell to the first two joints of his right index finger after feeding a small bevel-gear into a paper folding machine. Dr A W Allen removed the mincemeat to the second joint and left a stub. He notes the injury spared farther harm and reflects on gratitude amid misfortune.
The Marshall Reading Circle plans a program in the county court room on Saturday October 4 at 2 30 p m featuring chapters on Moral Education in School and Home led by Lola Kile Dorothy Reynolds Carrie Behner Mary Alford Leola Kuhn Rosa Mae Batson Vada Veach Sylvia Sweet Edna Cutler Anna Scott Gussie Gibson The circle also discusses a homecoming celebration for early October with no formal organization yet in place. A six person party from Martinsville reportedly drove recklessly on Michigan avenue causing a crash with a tire loss but no injuries. Belize, county temperance leader, will speak in Armstrong after Sunday school.
The adjourned county board of supervisors session opened at 2 00 p m yesterday with States Attorney Olen R Clements urging the appointment of a welfare worker by combining this office with that of the truant officer under the county superintendent of education No action was taken and the board adjourned to allow committees to review presented bills which will be acted on today by the board.
Incomplete notice warns subscribers their paper may discontinue at expiration after the paid period. Readers are asked to check their label for the exact date and renew promptly to continue delivery without interruption.
Joe Travoli and his wife and daughter Florence Forsythe suffered injuries when their car skidded on cinders at an upgrade near the Chicago road overpass in Marshall. Travoli sustained a right shoulder strain and ankle wound, Mrs. Travoli a broken hand, Florence Forsythe shocked. two passengers were unharmed. Separate item notes Findley’s building repaint and the death of Charleston grocer I B B Mitchell, anemia, at 78. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Walter Johnson conducting.
Marriages reported include Sant Hawkins and Anne Chapman in Paris aged 48 and 38, Alga Draper 21 and Ruth Guyer 18, Arthur Middleton 21 and Lena Smith 16, Daniel H Ellington 25 and Daisy Hix 20. Real estate transfers list numerous parcels in Martinsville and Marshall with buyers such as E J Blankenbeker, Walter Hutchinson, Charles Maxwell, and John Davison, with prices ranging from 400 to 5000 dollars and dates in 18-10-13 to 29-12-13.
Theodosia Freeman of York Illinois and Francis H Hearne of Eatonton Georgia wed in Washington at Waugh Methodist parsonage. Hearne, a navy aviator, won Theodosia from fellow boarders at a Capitol Street boarding house, with locals praising southern gallantry and courting manners.
A revival of oil activity was noted at the M. L. Briscoe property about 1 1/2 miles south of Westfield. The well reportedly flowed 70 barrels from Monday midnight to Tuesday morning with drilling stopped at a depth of 2426 feet.
A humorously described call to a county clerk's office highlights the clerk as the first stop for information on marriage licenses dog taxes and other civic data. The exchange imitates a puzzled caller seeking basic measurements before hanging up.
Under Dr William Coburn leadership the Presbyterians announce a Casey community tabernacle seating 1200 for all events. Free or affordable programs include band concerts lectures moving pictures and political addresses with a memorial tablet for Casey war heroes and a free admission program for veterans. L D Higbee directs music. building held in trust by local citizens to ensure true community use. Also notes Needle Club meeting hosted by Mrs Chas Smitley and daughter Mamie with problem solving and songs.
The new high school opened Monday with 215 pupils, 15 more than last year. West Union district sends 18 students, the largest outside Marshall, as teachers mostly fill posts including the science vacancy. Mr. Wilson directs commercial studies and serves as athletic coach training football for the Wiley game in Terre Haute Saturday.
Floyd Daughheree and Albert Whitson appeared before Judge Pearce in probate court on tampering charges involving Shad Thomas's automobile. Each posted $100 bond and must appear for trial on Monday, September 29. City council discussed water works pump defects with a manufacturer engineer who endorsed local findings that the pump is faulty. The company will be paid only if the pump saves fuel. consideration was given to removing the pump. Possibility of adopting the ice plant as a municipal facility near the railroad to cut power costs was also discussed.
Early seed selection advised with September picking to assess parent plant traits and prevent frost. Notes corn root rot and wheat scab share a fungus, causing early plant death and yield loss. recommends soybeans for Clark County farmers.
In a light county seat column locals note a politician who agrees with everyone and jokes with the crowd. The piece reflects on the pressure to be agreeable and friendly during campaign season and the public’s charming view of a perpetual agreeable figure.
A Mason introduced resolution spurs protests to the House Foreign Affairs Committee against keeping 8000 U S youths in Siberia under Baker. Delegations from Chicago and others demand homecoming from the Arctic posting, criticizing wartime misallocation and uncertain mission.
New court entries show Zella Lee vs Ned Lee for divorce on September 10 1919 Merrill Bruner vs Alice N Bruner for divorce dated September 13 1919 and Martin H O Rourke vs Ester Wisgn et al for partition dated September 15 1919 in the circuit court.
Snavely at Charleston Friday night as part of the Hainois conference of the Methodist church meeting out Charleston will hold a Victory banquet with Judge H R Snavely as a leading speaker on The National Victory. Harry W McPherson of Paris will discuss Our Denominational Victory. Other speakers will cover additional victory themes.
The Shreveport Times reports George Baird formerly of Marshall brought in two 1500 barrel wells on the Langston lease in the Claiborne field. He declined a $1,000,000 offer for the wells and 52 surrounding acres. Oil men say the wells set a national record for depth and production in shallow sand at 1150 feet, with other field wells at 2700 feet yielding 20,000 barrels.
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