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Marshall Messenger in Marshall, Illinois

04 Feb 1869

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Marshall Messenger

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1869

Page

2

Recollections of Early Illinois State Officials and Prairie Life

The article recalls Elvis Kane as one of Illinois first U.S. Senators, noting his rise from carpenter in Washington to state representation. It lists early county officials Joseph Shaw John Chenoweth Samuel Ashmore Isine Parker Charles Neely and first settlers and mills. It describes Walnut Prairie and Dar win areas with rich prairies, Wabash River, wildlife, and pioneer hardships.

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Congress Havill U.S Elvis K. Kane Hing K. Kane Washington, D.C Washington West Capitol Ilinois Joseph Shaw John Chenoweth Samuel Ashmore Isine Parker Charles Neely Union Prarie Jacob Blaze Texas Stephen Archer Jivtitat Nits Walnut Prairie Esq Williamson Wazo Ile Stephen Daniel Bright Tie John Blake John McClure Varnell Wm. McKeen Hugh Darwin Richarsons and Fitches York Garden of Eden Asnie Walton Wwer Vabaudance Prairies Toilacon Egypt Antanas Jrkcorn Mgr. Lincoln Marshall Gov Duncan John Bartlett Archer Silas Larlan Starlan Besser Jaws Clack County Wabash Jesse Archer Khes B. Archer Senate Clark County Clark Aurora Wabash River Thos. O. Brown Isaac Parker Jol Welsh Win. B. Archer John M. Robinson Wm. Wilson Brown Thomas Wilson Wm . Archer Lsatwill Lewis Molin Deedrick Esq Wichliff Kitchell Justice of the Peace Wilson Wim. Whitley Wm. Murphy John Stratton David Boland Lewis Murphy Ninevah Shaw Alden Winchester Charles Patrick Joseph Owans Wm. P. Bennett Johnathan Mays George W. Catron James Caneway James Murphy Joseph Curtis Wm. Lockard James Cantwell Silas Foskins Peleg Spencer Henry Dumford John McClain Clark McCabe Thoms Taylor James McGeath Mark A.sanders Rezin Bell Newell Leonard Josiah Blick Jel Blake Daniel Lane David Caldwell Wim. Perry Cyrus Sharp Johu AM Robinson Jacob Marlan Ducket Jesse Miller Blaze James P. Jones Birch Bob Sherif Tob Uri Manly Sheri Clack Jean
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Prairie pioneer memories and early Clark County history

The article recalls Clark County's pioneer era around Marshall, describing early seed corn from Walnut prairie, notable figures like Lincoln, Archer, and Archer’s town planning, plus accounts of early court terms, juries, and county officials from 1819 to 1824, including the first attorney and sheriff.

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Completion prospects of the Pacific Railway and earnings

The article notes 250 miles remain to finish the New York to San Francisco line. Union Pacific is 1,000 miles west of Omaha and Central Pacific 500 miles east from the Pacific. 1863 earnings surpassed five million dollars with half-year gains of 930 07281. projected through passengers total 200,000 at $100 each, yielding about 20 million dollars with Union Pacific receiving around 12 million. Rich mining regions in Nevada Idaho Montana and Oregon are expected to boost traffic and revenue.

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Bhraugh New York San Francisco Union Pacific Omaha Central Pacific Pacific Union Pacific Company Nevada Idaho Montana Oregon Pacific Railway
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Confession at Hangings in Walkertown Canada

A report describes John Trong being hanged at Walkertown Canada on the first instant. He addressed the crowd, admitting guilt and urging all young boys to avoid whisky and improper women to become an honor to their parents.

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John Trong Walkertown Canada United States
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