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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1922
Page
1
Babson forecasts a coming goods shortage for the next weeks yet sees good business this fall and winter. He cites rising prices for raw materials, higher consumer purchasing, and improved employment prospects as drivers behind planned retailer stockups and stronger trade before Christmas.
Football will be played with Coach Hopwood guiding the team for several weeks. The schedule lists games from Sept 30 at Hutsonville to Nov 30 at Casey with open date Oct 14. Citizens expect a leading squad from the coach's steady work. The report also notes a D A R chapter meeting with Mrs D D Doll on Monday October 2 and mentions a day of city-wide outages and a midday power cut.
Johnson Oil Company has bought 60 feet of Ruben property on West Main Street for a filling station Ed Nay will be in charge of the station.
Republican committeemen from across the county gathered at the courthouse Monday afternoon to discuss general policies for the county campaign.
Saturday Clay Montgomery was struck in the forehead by a fragment from an emery wheel while working. He was taken to the Paris hospital where immediate care ensured his safety.
Land transfers recorded including Phoebe B Howe to Charles Hartman for parcel 20-10-14 valued at 6000 dollars. Charles Hill and wife to Clarence Davis for 20-10-14 worth 4650 dollars. John Poffingeberger and others to William Blanklets Martinsville for 50 dollars. William Spotts to Walker Spotts for parcel 36-11-12 valued 5600 dollars. Stout to John Richart for parcel 5-10-18 price 2000 dollars. Jennings to B F Rayhel for 109 dollars. Shd wis to Ben E Sin clair for 10 acres listed 29-11-18 at 2002 dollars.
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace argues farmers are weary of industrial unrest and strikes. He compares farmers earnings to workers, showing purchasing power gaps from 1913 to 1921 and noting that wages in steel and coal sectors far undercut farm income in various commodities and regions.
The mayor of Marshall Illinois proclaims October 9 1922 as Fire Prevention Day and Fire Prevention Week from October 2 to 9. He urges residents to inspect homes and businesses, remove trash, repair flues, and eliminate fire hazards to save property and lives.
Lawrenceville daily records that R S Jones of the chamber of commerce returned from Springfield with news the Commerce Commission ordered the Big Four to restore trains Nos 4 and 19 and reverse other divisions’ discontinuations. The commission acted after Jones and officials pressed for a pure water supply study.
The Palestine Baptist Association to hold its 83rd annual session at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Orange township Clark county spanning September 29 to October 1. The association includes 19 churches across Clark Crawford Jasper and Lawrence counties, with sessions starting 10:00 AM Friday and an annual sermon by Eld. T. C. Ury. T. J. Wheeler serves as moderator.
On his 54th birthday weekend a large family reunion gathered at Fred Spittler’s home near Allright. About sixty relatives attended including Mrs. Sarah Nicol, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ohm, Mr. and Mrs. John Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Spittler, Mr. and Mrs. George Spittler, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Curran, and many others with children and grandchildren.
Westfield residents advocate a central community school to attract children and provide company and protection for younger students and guidance for older youths. The plan emphasizes business involvement to support a shared school for the town.
Mrs George O Baird died Sunday night in Shreveport Louisiana after a lengthy illness. Her body will be brought to Marshall for burial. Funeral services will be held at the residence of Harry B Dulaney at 2 30 this afternoon conducted by Rev A A Gibbs formerly pastor of the local Methodist church.
Governor Small designates Monday October 9 as fire prevention day and the week of October 2 to 9 as fire prevention week to stress fire safety and reduce losses estimated at $20,000,000 annually in Illinois.
Dr Harry Andrews King of Marshall has become superintendent of the Indianapolis district of the Methodist church. Former president of Clark University Atlanta and Moores Hill College he has served in the Indiana conference for fourteen years.
Thorne F Randolph 21 of Danville weds Irene Arnold 18, also Danville. Joseph F Burkett 22 of Auburn township marries Golda B Morgan 21. Lloyd Baxter 30 of Orange township weds Bertha Downey 28. Wm Claude Cox 22 of Parker township weds Norma Furman 18 of Westfield. Guy Ernest Trueblood 24 of Terre Haute weds Zelda I Foreman 19 of Terre Haute. Paul DeVol 21 of Terre Haute weds Edna Morgan 19 of Terre Haute.
Reverend C E Pettit and his family were welcomed by church members and friends Wednesday night in appreciation of his return for another year. An interesting and varied program was presented.
The ragged text describes Paw and the Girls reacting to a creature nicknamed He-Flapper and a Cookie Duster. It mentions Paw missing old times with Maw and references a car and a puddle jumper, all in a teased humorous tone.
Hugh Ferry, secretary for the fox chasers association, received a letter from Will Titus of Kansas stating 40 to 60 people from that region will attend the chase. Progressive merchants report additional painted buildings, with Charles Clypool and John Brandenstein adding their names to the list.
Central East association of Congregational churches gathers in Marshall for October 3 4 sessions at the local church. Prominent speakers include Dr C C Merrill state superintendent and Rev J W Herring with Mrs John W Lewis chairing entertainment.
The Ninois Dixie Highway association won a hearing today before the state advisory board in Springfield. President W H Drewell of Westfield and secretary William C Chenoweth led the delegation, with Dr H B Jonason of Casey and D A Lee of Westfield. The proposal would extend from Allerton in Vermilion county to Albion in S wards county linking with other hard roads.
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