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Newspaper
Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
5
Seven young men were arrested by City Marshal Sheri Davie and brought before Police Magistrate Wm Low. They were fined ten dollars and costs, released on promise of future good behavior, with fines suspended. The report suggests they may have learned their lesson.
A collage of quotes and small town items includes Elizabeth Cady Stanton on living in the present, local sales at Parson's, soap offers, a barber shop, and a nearly new trap sale. Martinsville beat Moriah 4 to 3 as local sports chatter notes player names, while Rev O H Denney will teach at the Congregational church next Sunday. Updates on Olen Clements, Clark county land, and a broom factory injury are included alongside a university excursion timetable and train leaves schedule.
A fragmentary reminiscence highlights Professor William Archibald Spooner famed for spoonerisms with samples of his mispronunciations at a service and at home. The second excerpt extols punctuality as the hinge of business and its family peace, noting a disorderly man is always hurried and late.
The best tobacco in Siam is grown at Petchaban in open fields near the town after the floods in September or October. The first crop is gathered about February and the last in early May. The finest quality is reserved for the king and sent to Bangkok for palace use and distribution to top officials.
Excerpts discuss people who seek slights while in the public eye, labeling such critics as miserly and morally illiterate. A separate exchange reveals a family dispute over a silver collection bequeathed to the family, with it currently held by the uncle and not directly by the father.
In a fuzzy Lip Pincott style exchange, Archie dismisses suspicions about a rupture with Edna while joking that her pet parrot keeps saying Rise me again, Jack, though that isn’t his name. The quirky dialogue suggests tension softened by humor.
Fragmented lines show a teacher muttering about parts and sounds. Mentions Tommy Tecker and exhausted speech effort as part of a mental dialogue. The readable portion hints at pedagogy and speech practice without a clear event or outcome.
The Cleveland Leader quotes a remark on ambition and persistence. A man who knows how to get what he wants is held up as more likely to succeed than one who simply knows what he wants.
A long list of Marshall residents and guests are profiled as Terre Haute, Paris, Martinsville, Lima, and other towns send visitors. Names include Miss Celia Lake, J L Cook, Rob Taylor, Ruth McNutt, Lawrence Kiplinger, Roscoe Wright, Harry Bair, and many others.
To the patrons of the Wabash Gas Co the notice announces new office hours starting June 1 from noon to 3 p.m On the 10th of each month or 11th if the 10th is a Sunday the office will be open from 8 30 a m to 8 p m The same notice appears on monthly cards Wabash Gas Co
Notice by I. FP. Pritchard offering sale of household furniture and carpets. Possession July 1, items include 3 piece Oak bedroom set, an old style piano, carpets valued at 200 for 40, and other items. Goods must be sold in June. call at home on North St.
A fatigued carrier pigeon alighted Friday afternoon at Mrs Zane Arbuckle’s west of town. It received food and water, followed her to the garden, rested about two hours, then flew eastward. The tag number was not read.
Evangelical association holds Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Niteche invites public to Zion Big Creek for annual Children's Day observance Sunday night at 7:30 with a splendid program and missionary offering. Also notes a trade ad for a mare and draft horse.
Oil field activity rises in Crawford and Lawrence counties Illinois with no clear gusher prospects yet. Summer work expected to expand drilling and new territory despite uncertain oil sands as Sinols Production reports varied yields.
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