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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1916

Page

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Winter Lyceum Course Promises High Standards For Season

The winter lyceum offers six major programs starting Oct 11 with Cordova Concert Company. Season tickets cost $2.00, $1.50 for two, with reserved seats. single admissions vary. Acts include the Hampton Court Singers Nov 24, Judge George D. Aldren Jan 2, Musical Arts Quartet Feb 8, Sylvester A Long Mar 13, and the Apollo Concert Company Apr 17, plus a Saxophone quartet. Local backers fund the group, with profits reinvested to secure better attractions next year.

Marshall Gello Dorothy Hill Hampton Court Singers George D. Aldren Alden Musical Arts Quartette Sylvester “A. Long International Lyceum Association Stigs Apollo Concert Company

Real Estate Transfers List Turbulentland County

Geo D Thompson transfers to Elijah Sims aw sw 36 10 12 for 475. Doll to Vandalia Ry Co land n 26 12 11 for 170. Austin McManus to Robi McManus 47 acres 21 22 12 for 2000. BF Johnson to J Frank Read 40 acres 7 12 11 for 1250. Fred Carver to J W Lindsey 4 lots Jasper Ave Casey for 1. Mary Swim to Jeannette Tolle et al land 18 9 14 for 1. W V Macklin to WJ Morgan 139 acres 23 26 27 11 18 for 5000. Elzie Newman to Claude Newman BW gw 29 12 13 for 1. J T Morganson to Harvey W Myles land 24 25 12 11 for 7000. Esther Myles to Seymour Hurst 130 acres 24 26 12 11 for 1. EL McCabe to Frank Willingham pt lot 1 bik 4 Langs ad Casey for 300. F Willingham to Brandenburg game for 450. Cleone Whitney to Li McCabe pt lot 1 bik 4 Langs ad Casey for 75. Clydin Beauchamp to Lawrence Rogers 16 acres sw ne 1 10 14 for 200.

Geo D ‘Thompson Elijah Sims Doll Vandalia Ry. Co Austin McManus Robi. McManus BF Johnson J Frank Read Fred Carver J W Lindsey Jasper ‘Ave Casey Mary Swim Jeannette Tolle Et al Macklin Morgan Elzie Newman Claude Newman J.T Morganson Harvey W Myles Esther Myles Seymour Hurst EL McCabe Frank Willingham Lang' S F. Willingham Tti Brandenburg Game Cleone Whitney Li McCabe Lang’s Ad Clydin Beauchamp Lawrence Rogers

Clarksville Man Hospitalized After Past Runaway Injury

RL Stephenson of Clarksville was sent to Anna hospital on Monday for treatment. His family reports a past runaway accident fractured his skull and now brain pressure has caused mental disturbance.

RL. Stephenson Clarksville Anna Stephenson

Death of Clarence Clouse Child of Mr and Mrs George Clouse

The one year old son Clarence died Saturday from cholera infantum. Funeral services were held Sunday at the family residence and burial followed in the city cemetery.

Clarence George Clouse Aditad

The Railroad Problem Publicity Campaign Details

The Bureau of Railway Publicity has been presenting many facts to the public. If you are interested in what this bureau is doing, mail the coupon attached to the advertisement for more information in another column.

Bureau of Railway Publcity

Community Club Meeting Postponed to Sept 29

The Marshall Community Club meeting scheduled for next Friday evening is postponed one week due to the absence of the president and vice president. The meeting will be held Friday Sept 29 at 1 30 p.m. in the courthouse. H R Snavely pres Frank Carpenter secy.

Marshall, Community ‘Club Court House H. R.snavely Frank Carpenter

Old Custom Revived Democratic Pole Raising near State Line

A Democratic pole raising on the National Road near State Line last Friday featured a 60 foot hickory pole with a Wilson banner. Speakers included Olin Clements and Hon CG A Purdum. John A. Sweet was advertised to speak but could not due to circumstances.

Death of Milton King in Indianapolis sanitarium

Milton King died Friday evening in a sanitarium in Indianapolis where he sought treatment for cancer of the face and head. The body was brought to the city and funeral services were held Sunday at St Marys church. Born June 10, 1841 in the county, he lived there all his life as a farmer. His wife died nine years ago. He is survived by one brother, Howard, of this city.

Milton King Indianapolis St. Mary's Church Mr. King Howard

Walls Oliver Fair Promises A Neighborhood Pageant and Fair

In Oliver town a strong community spirit is shown as residents plan the third annual Walls Oliver Fair for Sept 28 29 and 30 with a big historical pageant on Sept 29. the event has earned wide notice in metropolitan publications. Also a correction notes Mrs W T Brown of Wabash township aged 61 died. born in Ross County Ohio Nov 30 1855 and married Oct 21 1874. she left nine children and seven grandchildren.

Oliver Wallace’s Farmer W. T. Brown Wabash Ross Co William Lamb Carthage William R Clinton Ind John Y St Louis Jesse D Colton, S. Dak Ross Crume Canton Russell Harry

Jay City Public School Enrollment Edges Up

Enrollment at Jay City Public School reaches 458 with South Side up 22 to 213, North Side down slightly. Overcrowded rooms and poor seating persist though some spaces remain free. Attendance irregularities and tardiness hinder progress. principal urges daily, all-day attendance and parental cooperation for medical issues like enlarged tonsils and adenoids.

Bailey

Fatal Auto Ride Claims York Township Farmer

Thomas Poorman a well known farmer of York township was killed when his Ford automobile overturned near Prairieton Indiana last Saturday evening. The crash occurred as the party tried to pass a slow vehicle, Poorman died from hemorrhage of lung injuries after brief hospital care. Milam was badly cut and bruised while two companions were only lightly hurt. Poorman left a wife and five children and funeral services were set for Brick church in York township.

Thomas Poorman York Township Prairieton Ind Mr. Poorman Lafayette Milam L. L. Mooneyham William Ormiston Terre Haute Poorman

Marshall Community Club Forms In Court House Meeting

The Marshall community organized a club with nearly 100 men attending. By laws were adopted and officers elected: President Judge H R Snavely, Vice President H M Dewey, Secretary Frank Carpenter, Treasurer Frank Geisert. A new meeting is planned for next Friday to set standing committees and continue business.

Marshall Community Club Court ‘House H. R. Snavely H. M. Dewey Frank Carpenter Frank Geisert

Short Dresses Not Penalized In Public Decency Case

Mrs. Dollie Aiken of Dolson township was tried in Essuire Craig's court on a public indecency charge for exposing her nether extremities. The London busmen jury found her not guilty. A quoted Philadelphia Bulletin remark and a bathing skirt belt exchange are noted in the outcome.

Wilber Hammond Dollie Aiken Dolson Township Essuire

Fire damages minor at two area buildings

A fire on Friday damaged a home belonging to Mark Stewarton on North Eighth Street but was extinguished with little damage. A barn on Ross Holder’s farm, north of town, caught fire from a grinding engine on Chas Shipe’s farm and quick work saved the building.

Mark Stewarton Eighth Street Ross Holder Chas

Public Sale of 50 Cattle by Hiram Hilbert

Hiram Hilbert will sell 50 head of cattle at public sale on Wednesday September 27, located mile south of Darwin. The event details include the cattle lot and sale location.

Hiram Hilbert Darwin

Poll Tax Suits Filed Against Marshall Men

Tax Esquire Craig docketed 75 suits against Marshall men who failed to pay their poll tax.

Esquire Craig Marshall

County School Notes Highlight Rural Meetings and Staffing

Secretary reports a fine Marshall Rural section meeting with all members and three visitors present. The Washington center program lists Rural Life and Education sections with teachers, corrections to grade arithmetic, and schedule notes. Martinsville and Clark county staffing changes include Miss Grace Breeden filling a vacancy and new law requiring proper certificates for teachers. Prof. Lawrence Hurst attends the University of Illinois as he pursues a doctorate.

Marshall Rural Section Washington Center Mary Brown Lewis Manhart Brown Mouse Irene Taubeneck Edith .Murphy Blanche Wesnitzer Ethel Tuffington Washington Pleasant Hill Center Nellie Beltz Ruey Irwin Jessie Gallington Bertha Beltz Ray Burneyvile Elizabeth O’rourk Ray’ Burkeybile Lecy Liberty Square Margaret Forbeck Grace G. Breeden Ancona Ill Martinsville Breeden Clark County Lawrence . Hurst University of Illinois

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Kent H. Morgan of Indianapolis marries Carrie M. Moore of Casey. John McDaniel of Edgar County weds Ada Kirby of Dolson Jo. J. L. Ensign Nashville Tennessee weds Helen Martin of Marshall. Joy C. Galloway of Aledo Illinois weds Trilla M. Reese of Westfield. Tillus V. Hemphill of Indianapolis weds Ida Marie Flint of Casey.

Farm Sale Near Livingston Suppled by W T Brown

I will sell at my farm 1 1/10 miles north of Livingston on September 28 cattle horses farming implements and household furniture. W T Brown.

Livingston

Methodist Circuit Sunday Services Announced

The circuit schedules services for next Sunday at Asbury 10 30 with Sunday school at 9 30 Patton at 7 30 pm and Sunday school at 10 am All are cordially invited announced by Moore pastor NW

Asbury Patton Moore

First Frost of the Season Hits Rural Areas

The first frost of the season arrived Friday night bringing heavy frost and ice on water. Most corn survived but late vegetables suffered. effects noted across local fields and gardens.

Case of Forbeck and Gamron in County Court

The county court opens today over the case of John Forbeck and Mrs. Kate Gamron. Attorneys refuse to defend, telling Judge Ruffner they would pay contempt fines if appointed.

John Forbeck Kate_Gamron Ruffner

Peddler Jack Miller Captured After Delirium Tremens Episode

Sheriff Wallace seized Jack Miller near Hatton on Friday morning. Miller, who claimed Danville as his home, spoke of recovering from a severe delirium tremens attack and of dreaming up wealth from the movies he had seen.

Jack Miller Danville Wallace Hatton

Fire destroys Central Lumber Plant at Casey

A Sunday blaze of unknown origin gutted the Central Lumber Company plant at Casey near the Vandalia tracks causing about 20000 dollars in losses. Telegraph and telephone lines burned, trains delayed several hours. A bucket brigade saved adjacent property. yard partly insured. Owners listed as W. S. Hmrich J. B. LeMay and J. L. Main.

Central Lumber Company Casey Vandalia Iminiatas W. S. Hmrich May J. L. Main

Read Named Pastor at Shelbyville M E Church

Rev. F C Read, formerly Methodist pastor on the Marshall circuit, is appointed pastor of Moulton M E Church in Shelbyville Illinois. He was en route to Mattoon circuit when a transfer to Shelbyville was communicated by the district superintendent. The Shelbyville post offers a larger salary a better parsonage and a promising field for the new conference year.

F.C. ‘Read Marshall Moulton M. E Shelbyville Mattoon Mattoon Circuit Moulton

High School Notes Highlight New Commercial Program

Enrollment rises to 189 prompting plan for a commercial teacher and full course. County funds will cover non resident tuition. Two new typewriters ordered bringing total to six. Mr Williams praised for school leadership and University of Illinois visit noted. Football games set with Paris October 14 and November 4. girls boost basketball interest with early games planned.

Marshall Williams Marshall High Willams University of Sinois Paris

Primary vote results show party endorsements shape outcomes

County results reveal no first-name advantage as the top-listed candidates lost. Republican Hull leads governor race county, Dunne wins state in bold margins, and Smith edges Keegan for Congress by six votes. The primary underscored party backing over ballot position.

Larke Xyote Hull Brinton Dunne Purdunn Sweet Prust Carley Swern Briscoe Clark Snavely Cys Poorman Clements Gallatin Geo. Lafferty Davison James Coloyd Smith Keegan

Obituary of John N. Carver 1848 1916 in North Carolina

John N. Carver born December 6 1848 in Stanley county North Carolina died September 16 1916 at his daughter Mrs William Carpenter home in Anderson township. He married Nancy A. Sellars in 1870 who died September 7 1892. Survived by six children Lido Good Mary Carpenter Ella Bledsay Wash Carver George Carver David and three infant deaths. 24 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral at Ohio Chapel conducted by Rev Eckel with interment near Dy cemetery.

John N. Carver Stanley County North Carolina

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