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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1911
Page
3
County correspondence notes W Brown traveling to Colorado and other towns for business and family events. Local society items mention weddings, visitors, a horse show plan, college opening, a child's death from burns, and various arrivals and departures among residents. A testimonial for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve appears amid community updates.
Mrs W P Spaugh of Manville Wyoming says Dr King's New Life Pills cured her obstinate kidney trouble and made her feel like a new woman. Easy remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Only 21 6c at Robt Prewett's.
The article notes field trials planned for the first week in November on grounds west of town with Mrs Jane Hungerford and Miss Julia Leonard of Rockville visiting Frank Coryell. It also reports a burglary at Hurst's clothing store, missing trousers, and several town motions including property purchases by Elizabeth Newlin and relocation plans with L D Newlin. A major fire loss case surfaced in federal court as LE Stephens received 1500 dollars in compromise with Big Four over a 20 acre apple orchard damaged by locomotive sparks.
Cole and Cole promote insurance from large firms offering low rates for farm and city properties. Write or call for terms and more information.
The note mentions Sones left Saturday for Mattoon to seek a patient. Myers of Ralston Oklahoma is spending a few days this week with Brent. Miss Eleanor Franklin went to Charleston Monday to attend normal this winter. Appleby and the Appletts from Lake...?
Re. HE HH Ambler preached at Dolson Chapel Sunday. Rain kept many from Martinsville fair. Rey Lingafelter to be regular Methodist preacher at Dolson Chapel and Clarksville next year. Johnny Hutchings back on his feet after six weeks typhoid. Reuben Swisher visiting relatives near Norbourne, Mo. John Sims may return to his farm this fall. Fall seeding looks late due to wet ground. Mack Reed and family passing through from Paris after Martinsville visit.
A local ad urges readers to take Electric Bitters when health falters from overwork or weakness. It claims the tonic boosts energy from the first dose and prevents breakdown, with thousands praising its benefits. Each bottle costs 0c at Robt Prewett's.
A general write up of social visits and events around Clark county includes A O Jennings visiting poorly again, Myrtle Lawrence and Wm Kelm in town, Mrs Lacy Conner Maxwell with Harold visiting her parents, Wm Weir's 32nd birthday celebration, and music by Ed Bartlett and Cleo Weir. Otto Fowler and wife and Claude Bowers visit grandmother Martha Day as The Fowler Show Company plans Florida appearances after two weeks, with other local families noted.
A collage of social and personal news including visits by Wes Life to relatives in Indiana and Dr Sam Cullop traveling to Greencastle, Miss Clara Mount visiting Chicago relatives, and Jesse Rook attending Jacksonville high school events. Reports of weddings, illnesses, school enrollment, rural mail routes, a lightning strike on Rev Clark’s residence, and plans for a butter factory draw a picture of community life. These items mention numerous individuals by name and place, such as Terre Haute, Martinsville, Chicago, and Marshal, plus local churches and families.
Sunday balloon ascension and pony show results highlight a local fair. Harry Fraker placed second in the pony event while Husted Bros received a car of apple barrels Monday. Miss Jessie Husted won most cake prizes among four entries with three firsts and two seconds.
Miss Elsie Hollenbeck attends school in Danville and wedding rumors swirl in Dennison. Mrs Kit Flynn and daughter Lottie of Providence visit relatives here Sunday. James Staley and family near Providence visit C A Wit and wife Sunday. Logan Reed and Miss Cora Setzer of Armstrong attend church Sunday night. Miss May Sanders at West Terre Haute street fair. John McMullen and wife plan Texas farm purchase. Miss Verda Rami of Prairie town visits. Dennison opens two halls Modern Woodmen and Therza. Temperance lecture by Chicago speaker attended from here at Patton. Mrs Walla Sturgell near Ferrill trains to Marshall for a visit. Large local turnout to Vigo county fair and Terre Haute events. Ernest Smith employed streetcar conductor.
In a Washington Star fragment, Miss Cayenne explains she asks a young man to sing so he stops trying to converse while he performs. The exchange highlights a social scene in a literary voice.
In Louisville the Courier Journal notes debate over featuring Handel's portrait or the leading soprano on the program. A chorus member jokes a vote for the soprano could boost sales since she has many relatives who will buy tickets.
The excerpt notes linen breeches worn by men in the 14th century alongside embroidered coats and nets for glory and beauty. It also includes a moral on speech: avoid speaking about someone you dislike, attributed to Cecil.
State of Illinois Clark County chancery foreclosure case Geo E Burkett versus F D Ewing Dell Ewing and L W Thrasher. Non residence affidavits filed, summons issued, defendants must appear at Marshall on November 18 to plead or demur or plead the bill will be confessed.
Public notice from Clark County Illinois Town is issued by commissioners for highway street improvements. Proposals will be received on September 23 at 4 PM at the Pride site near Marshall and Charleston.
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