Light Ordinance Passed and Ten Day Payment Notice
City council adopts a light ordinance requiring the city collector to issue notices to electric light users for ten day payment periods. Lights will be cut off for nonpayment. Reports show minor fines collected, city funds totals, and December accounts across water and light departments with overall funds status and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Green
E. D. Jones
John Forbeck
Colin Lake
Ts and Alloys
George Taubeneck
County Officers Installed After November Election
The officers elected on November 3 were installed Monday. Dan Emerson continues as clerk after a straightforward reappointment. W. C. Howell remains coroner for another four years. J. F. Lafferty starts his first term as county surveyor. Everett Connelley succeeds Arthur Poorman as states attorney, bringing prior court experience to the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Emerson
Emerson
W.C. Howell
Billy Howell
J. F. Lafferty
Everett Connelley
Arthur G. Poorman
Local Oil Well Near Town Reaches Depth of 1350 Feet
Local capitalists push day and night shifts at an oil well near town. After many setbacks the depth has reached about 1350 feet and stockholders hope for results soon though they grow disheartened by the expensive and risky operation. If not successful they may abandon the drill.
Special services at Pythian Theatre by First Congregational
On Sunday December 13 1908 the First Congregational Church holds morning service at 10 45 led by Rev Arthur Miles with a sermon Our Theme Note and music by Mrs Charles Smith and Mr Garland Butler The evening service at 7 features the pastor with Dante and his Divine Comedy followed by quartet performances by Miss Moore Mrs , Mr Cole and Mr Firmin Motto Be of Good Cheer Public cordiary invited
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Pythian Theatre
Arthur Miles
Charles Smith
Garland Butler
Rising Subscription Price Due To Paper and Labor Costs
An newspaper announces a rate hike to 1.50 per year citing rising newsprint and labor costs. The increase takes effect after January 15, 1909, with arrears payable at the old rate of 1.00 if desired.
Congress in Session Opens With Memorials and President's Message
Congress met in a short session with condolences for late members. The annual presidential message urges corporate reform with government control, worker ownership goals, employer liability laws, and improved waterways. It calls for a savings system, merit-based promotions, a general staff for the Navy, and legal enforcement enhancements.
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Congress
Army
Navy
United States
County Court Petit Jury Drawn for January Term
County Judge H R Snavely drew the January term Petit Jury from the jury box listing members including Charles E Rider Westfield D R Rosebrough Casey Allen Pinnell Anderson Mike Moore Marshall Tom Hall Wabash Allen Bennett Westfield Clem Morris Dolson John Auld Casey M A Tyler Marshall Brad Spencer Wabash H O McDaniel Orange Frank Hastings Melrose John Keys Wabash Cory Medsker Melrose Sylvester Kelley Parker John A Parker Weatfield Charley Newlin Dolson Abe Good Darwin Frank Baker Dolson Sam Conrad Martinaville Joseph Richie Jolson Albert Kreager Melrose R Pine Anderson James praper Johnston Dan Liffick Wabash Ancil Updegraff Eli McFarland David Howard L L Seaton Casey Charles Strohm Wabash.
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H. R. Snavely
Charles E. Rider
Westfield
D. R. Rosebrough
Casey
Allen Pinnell
Anderson
Mike Moore
Marshall
Tom Hall
Wabash
Allen Bennett
Clem Morris
Dolson
John Auld
M. A. Tyler
Brad Spencer
H. O. McDaniel
Orange
Frank Hastings
Melrose
John Keys
Cory Medsker
Sylvester Kelley
Parker
John A
Parker Weatfield
Charley Newlin
Abe Good
Darwin
Frank Baker
Sam Conrad
Martinaville
Joseph Richie
Jolson
Albert Kreager
R. Pine
James Praper Johnson
Dan Liffick
Ancil
Seminole Tribe No 23 I O R M Elects Officers For Term
Officers for Seminole Tribe No 23 I O R M were elected Monday night led by Roy Mathews Prophet James W Dunn Sachem and W E Gibson Sr Sagamore Clay Montgomery Jr Sagamore J A Sweet C of R Shell Davis K of W T W Lovell Trustee and John Forbeck Representative to Great council Also Jos Launcelot Lodge No 67 K of P named George Pulver C C Thomas Fishback V C Will Rapson Prelate E E Howell M of W Carroll Clem M of A Frank Murphy I G Lloyd Pulver O G Hoy Danner K of R and S Elmer Stover M F Harry Dulaney M Ex and Harry Janney Trustee Installation by Deputy W C An Tuesday evening January by 7.
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Seminole Tribe No. 23
Roy Mathews
James W. Dunn
W. E. Gibson
Sagamore
Clay Montgomery
J. A. Sweet
Shell Davis
T. W. Lovell
John Forbeck
Great Council
Jos
Launcelot Lodge No
George Pulver
C.C
Thomas Fishback
V. C
Will Rapson
E. E. Howell
Carroll Clem
Frank Murphy
I. G
Lloyd Pulver
O. G
Hoy Danner
Elmer Stover
Harry Dulaney
Harry Janney
W. C
Edward J. Hughes Holiday Store in Marshall Promotes Discounts
Marshall shoppers are urged to visit Edward J. Hughes for a wide holiday selection. The store touts free premium tickets with purchases on toys, dolls, books, clothing, footwear, and more, plus deep December price reductions on suits, coats, hats, and accessories across all departments.
Free Delivery In Sight For Marshall Illinois
A letter from Fourth Assistant Postmaster General C P Grandfield to Hon J G Cannon explains that a city delivery service is recommended for Marshall Illinois but the 75000 appropriation is exhausted. No funds remain to install at additional offices. Congress may grant more for the current fiscal year and allow prompt action on favorable reports.
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J. G. Cannon
Marshall
Illinois
Department
Congress
C. P. Grandfield
Masons Confer Royal Arch Degree at Marshall Chapter
A special Marshall Chapter No. 70 R A Masons meeting Tuesday night conferred the Royal Arch degree on Benton Miller A S Parcel and David G Snyder all of Casey. A lunch followed served by Star Bakery.
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Marshall Chapter No
R. A. Masons
Royal Arch
Benton Miller
Parcel
David G. Snyder
Casey
Star Bakery
Holiday Window Displays Attract Christmas Shoppers
In the city show windows are dressed in holiday attire and present alluring displays. Merchants provide immense stocks of useful and beautiful articles to choose from for Christmas gifts. Scan the advertising columns and make purchases accordingly.
Four Jones Daughters Born in Puxico Family
Prof. Reuben F. Jones and Mrs. Jones welcomed four daughters today in Puxico Missouri. One baby died soon after birth while the others survive. Reuben Jones heads the local schools and serves as Stoddard county school commissioner.
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Paxico, Mo
Reuben F. Jones
Stoddard County
Ready for Christmas Furniture Stock in the City
I, F Pritchard, advertise a large stock of fur niture carpet rugs and matting ready for the holiday trade with cut prices now. A room for second hand goods accepts items for sale in exchange for new goods.
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I. F. Pritchard
Daily Journal of Chicago and Marshall Republican Offer
A sales pitch promotes 2 daily papers, the Daily Journal of Chicago and the Marshall Republican, for $2.52. It claims Chicago market reports are superior and news features top quality. Readers are invited to send 32.0 percent and receive a one year subscription to both papers.
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Daily Journal of Chicago
Marshall Republican
Journal
Chicago
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First Congregational Church
County Court Petit Jury
Edward J. Hughes
Hughes
Hart Shaffner & Marx
Eclipse
Roosevelt
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