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Newspaper
Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
1
The piece blends poetic musings on rural life with humorous notes on April origins the Roman calendar and modern forecasts. It predicts Taft era weather to a nadir in May with storms and pests while mocking political figures and census surprises amid humorous verse and satirical reflections.
The Clark circuit court closes the March term with most common law and equity cases cleared. Criminal docket heard Monday and Tuesday, four to five cases continued to November. Sentences include 90 days for Troy Tolle murder and 30 days plus $25 fine for petit larceny.
Workmen excavating near the post office for new paving uncovered a four barreled Allen patent revolver. The relic, damaged but dangerous, lay about two feet below ground with barrel and grip intact. It held metallic cartridges in the chamber and likely rested there over forty years.
In Martinsville a bank buys the former Albert Laumibdin property on Martinsville Street and plans to open a rooming house soon. Attendees reported fixtures and preparations underway as the project progresses.
Harry Houghton 22 died unexpectedly at his home four miles south of Westfield from heart disease. He leaves parents Bazil and Elizabeth Houghton, three brothers, four sisters, and several relatives. He joined Marshall Lodge No. 183 A. F. and A. M. after moving from Texas, with funeral at his residence Sunday at 1 pm, burial in Rapp Cemetery north of Martinstown.
The board of Penney Ivanta system lines announced a 6 percent wage increase for all permanent employees earning under 300 monthly, affecting about 2 000 workers in Peore Waute. The raise starts April 2 with revised schedules to follow. total payroll across listed lines reaches about 131.8 million.
The Big Four plans a double track on the Cairo division from Danville Lyons yard to Paris with initial surveys and right of way acquisition. Engineers set up in Woodmen block as a base. funding and extension to Harrisburg noted. The 30 mile corridor targets Paris and Lyons with eventual southern Illinois expansion. Will Koine for Treasurer touted in a separate note.
The Pennsylvania Railroad reports 24 007 94 miles of track as of December 1 1901 the widest span in its history. The system totals 11 234 36 miles with 640 032 east of Pittsburgh and Erie and 1 910 04 west of Pittsburgh. It lists 1 234 86 miles first track 3 348 30 second 700 10 third 570 20 fourth and 4 184 89 miles of siding. Increase in 1900 was 120 53 miles with Ohio next in mileage at 1 835 00. Delaware and other states follow with varied totals.
The Ladies Aid of the First M E Church will host a church dinner in the church dining hall this Saturday. Prices are 25 cents for dinner and 15 cents for the evening lunch.
The article describes a north side Main Street photograph from 1860 or 1861 showing early buildings and businesses in Marshall, Illinois. It notes former tenants, additions, the Benedict building, and Hoddy’s studio, with details of ground-floor shops, second-floor offices, and evolving street infrastructure. It reflects on crossings, sidewalks, hitching racks, later concrete walks, tower system work, and Marshall’s 1910 city features and amenities.
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