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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary account describes a night attack on a fort where a blockhouse fire spread through whiskey stores. Leaders ordered roof removal and heavy fire from bastions, saving the fort as Indians pressed with arrows and gunfire. The garrison built a temporary breastwork and repelled the assault until dawn, with several casualties among attackers and defenders.
Speech by Benedict Bell, candidate for the 18th Illinois District, Paris September 2 1908. Bell thanks Democratic voters and delegates, pledges to serve all people, defends labor interests, supports local option and Roosevelts reforms, opposes Speaker Cannon, and urges Republican opposition to preserve representative government.
A collection of anecdotes from Scottish tenant dinners recalls ice cream causing a man to cry out in pain from a broken tooth and an omelet mishap that leaves a guest longing for sugary puddings. The Duke of Buccleuch also relates a rhubarb moment with a cautious farmer.
The Chicago Record-Herald states that valuable items found on streets or transit belong to the finder only after reasonable efforts to locate the owner are exhausted. Return to company departments or use newspapers lost and found columns to aid recovery before claiming. Responsible conduct ensures honesty.
An army captain returns from India with souvenirs including two laughing jackasses. Sailor Tom Pinch tries to care for them, but they die despite effort. Tom fears the captain’s reaction, but a friend advises breaking the news gently, warning that they are not to be laughed at this morning.
The illiterate bully M. Victor Noir challenged a French statesman to a duel during the second empire. The statesman answered with a letter declaring he would choose the spelling book as weapon, vowing the challenger was a dead man. The duel was never fought.
A Newton Massachusetts man jokes about his long marriage by tallying his children ages forty and thirty-five for Eu gene Norah and Lizzie to total seventy-five years, illustrating a playful family reflection.
Reported in the Kansas City Independent a humorous exchange where Thin Boarder complains of hunger after courting the landlady and her daughters, while Fat Boarder admits courting the cook. The brief vignette satirizes domestic life at a boarding house.
Arrangements for the wedding are finalized with all details settled including photography. A photographer has been secured to cover the ceremony and reception, ensuring full candid and posed portraits.
The administrator of the estate of Mary Jo Thornton will present the final account to the county court of Clark County at the courthouse in Marshall Illinois on Sunday to seek discharge from all duties and responsibilities as executor. Interested parties may attend to resist the application.
Fred J. Bartlett as conservator for insane Elizabeth Cline petitions Clark County Illinois court for an order to sell specific Clark County parcels in Marshal to fund ward support. The request covers Lots 1 2 5 6 7 8 in Block 106 and Lot 7 8 in Block 7 original Keen Town.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports severe kidney trouble and diabetes improved after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. After two bottles he showed progress and five bottles cured him completely, allowing him to pass a life insurance examination.
Birth notices list multiple births with dates and parent names including Otis and Maude Paddock a Darwin girl Aug 20 John and Teressa Lowe York boy Sept 1 Harry and Flossie Marlow York girl Aug 16 Christian and Fannig Ros moser Anderson girl Aug 11 Franklin and Emini Walked West Union boy Aug 28 Benj and Bonnie DeBord Marshall boy Aug 5 H 5 and Lizzie Reese Marshall girl Aug 28 R R and Lena Woods Wasbash boy Aug 14 Frank and Matilda beh Johnson girl June 18 Prebly and Viola Marshal girl Aug 16 David apes Martia elstone boy.
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