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Newspaper
Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
4
A fragmentary historical reflection recalls a drought year and pioneer migration south to find corn and sustenance. It describes hardy families, homesteads, and the drive to settle new land while referencing the nickname Down to Egypt after corn and the enduring labor of early settlers.
The article notes a treasury department statement showing the U S money in circulation on a given date. It contrasts current totals with amounts from a month ago and a year ago, highlighting large differences in circulation levels and urging citizens to consider the nation’s monetary state.
State auditor sets 1909 45 cent tax rate while last year stood at 40 cents. Higher taxes result from valuing property at one third of full value this year, not one fifth previously. Local items include counterfeit money circulation, oil drilling near Greenville, a rain cow find, and Christmas displays from Allison Sisters and merchants.
Game wardens patrol to curb contraband quail shipments into East St Louis. They inspect suspicious bundles including coffee sacks butter churns baskets and kegs hoping to seize contraband birds and enforce wildlife laws.
The Congregational church will host special music and sermons next Sunday. The pastor will preach on the theme A Lamp and at Light. A special musical program and a dress by the pastor and choir will follow the noon service. All are invited to attend.
Notice states Rev D Eshelton, superintendent of the Indiana District M E church, will hold his third quarterly conference in Marshall at City Hall Friday at 7 o clock December. All attendees and congregations are invited. Westley Williams, pastor in charge, is listed.
An entry notes a religious service at the M. E Church with Sunday School in session. A sermon titled God in the Valley is mentioned along with a sacred cantata.
Fragmentary notes describe George Turner called to Lathiena by illness of granddaughter. Mrs Drake of Mex Dolar Clough visits Terre Hiceure. relatives seen in West York. Various visits, trips, and church events listed with incomplete names and places.
A cluttered local item lists quiet business along the Ibtae pore, visits by Oscar Wright and families from Sullivan county, and protracted Methodist services. It notes a train wreck near Christmas goods, weather delays to preaching, and social dinners at the Beabout household with Elmer Phillips and Hartford Shaffner in attendance.
Heavy snow blanketed the area on Monday night while a box supper is planned at Jet Davis Schoolhouse next Friday. Dell Patchett of Hume visited with his daughters Zella and Noma staying with grandparents Ben and Mrs Macklin after their mother’s death. Will Linton of Paris visited over the weekend with his parents Tilliman and Mrs Linton. A fogbound Friday collision occurred when a westbound freight hit a standing train on the main track, damaging the caboose.
West Union reports a minor tornado experience Sunday morning and busy Holiday displays. Local visits include Miss Gladys Walters in Robin son and Miss Irma Gard in town. Earl Pleasant and Allen Bartlettat Shelburn area. J. K Caruthers visiting Mrs S J Caruthers. Proceeds from a Friday box supper fund school library purchases. Mrs A J Garver of McKeen dies suddenly.
A box supper at Crowe school house near West Union Saturday evening December 4 raised 29 dollars to buy a globe and books for the school library. County schools employ entertainments to build and replenish libraries, with districts friendly in rivalry. Mr Wes Munday is congratulated on his success as teacher and library builder.
A cyclone hit Terre Haute Sunday around noon causing substantial damage along Main and Cherry streets from 6th Street east. Several buildings were unroofed and windows broken while businesses and dwellings suffered. no injuries were reported though churchgoers were soaked by the heavy rain after the storm.
McClure's Magazine advertises a profitable permanent subscription business with liberal guaranteed compensation for Marshall and vicinity. No experience needed and complete outfit provided. Addresses "46 East 23d street New York" for inquiries. Also mentions a barber shop at 615 Main Street and meat products from W. S. Spotts and apples at 50 cents a bushel.
The Chicago Record Herald leads literary coverage as the premier Chicago daily for book reviews. Editor Edwin L. Shuman and team provide thorough analysis, with Walter Littlefield supplying New York previews and Sunday London dispatches for up to date English book news.
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