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Newspaper
Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
1
A fragmentary forcast blends Christmas wishes with thrift tips listing nickels and quarters to buy gifts, then shifts to humorous lore on December origins and winter woes. It mocks calendar shifts, foresees weather, rescues old Roman timing, and ends noting the solstice and a continued article.
Sergeant Coleman from the Terre Haute recruiting station visited the city Monday to recruit for all branches. Enlistment pays $15 per month on first enlistment with board clothing and medical care provided. Prospects can reach $99 monthly pay with long service, home allowances after thirty years, and optional lump-sum retirement withdrawals.
The Ellery Band under Channing Ellery and Taddeo di Girolamo staged eight numbers at the Pythian Theatre Tuesday, each encored, with soprano Bessie Marie Mayham earning repeated applause and two encores for Twilight. The troupe arrived from Greenfield after an accident caused a late start, reducing the crowd.
Home wedding at the Bierbaum residence united George Bierbaum, son of Henry and Lina, with Miss Mary Stover on Wednesday evening November 25. Rev. Harry S. Reece officiated at 6 o'clock in the presence of close relatives. The Bierbaums will manage the father’s farm, and George’s farming ability suggests a successful life ahead.
Mrs Catherine Shiles died at her home in West Mill Creek Tuesday night at age ninety nine. She had been in failing health for some time and her death was expected. She moved to her current home in 1866 and was well known across the county, including by many Vandalia Railroad workers who boarded with her during the railroad’s construction. No living relatives are known.
Wiley beat Marshall 36 to 0 at Terre Haute on a day dominated by Wiley's weight and tandem play. Wiley's forward passes and scoring surged late, with Howard kicking a goal after seven touchdowns.
This week’s column guides retailers on crafting effective retail advertising copy. It emphasizes clear benefits, strong calls to action, and reader interest to boost response and sales.
The city warns residents and visitors that dogs must be muzzled or tethered while in town to prevent wandering. John Forbeck, City Marshal, issues the notice amid concerns of hydrophobia in the area.
An introduction invites readers to subscribe to a forthcoming aerial themed issue filled with fresh features. The message assures readers they will be delighted by the content and encourages non subscribers to subscribe to avoid missing future numbers.
Amid weak oil prospects in newer zones, the Central Light area reports ongoing drilling in Martinsville and Morgan farm south of Martinsville with a test well around 10 million feet daily, while Derby and Centralia fields see limited action. Leasing slows as farmers await higher bonuses and banks limit backing.
A collection of brief rural maxims and sketches from December Farm Journal. It notes cheerful traits and virtues like Kehan Experience and Mercy Faith, and observes humor and kindness in daily farm life. A fable about a mule illustrates perseverance and returning to a task after setbacks.
Evangelical Association revival at Marshall church continued to next Sunday with good attendance. Rev E Ewald of Terre Haute Indiana is expected to preside next week. Sunday School convention planned at J Sauter's school house south of Ernst F J Nitsche invites all to attend.
J Will Adams was surprised on Thursday as his Sunday School class gathered at his home for his 61st birthday. They brought refreshments and presented him with a teachers reference Bible as a token of the event.
The Home of the famous Hart Shafner and Mary Clothier offers all wool suits overcoats and raincoats for young men and men.
A group list of organizers from New York Pennsylvania Maine and Oklahoma issues a December 4 meeting call in St. Louis to form a radical party. They argue old parties fail and claim the new movement would replace Democracy with socialism and challenge Republicanism.
University of Illinois researchers under Dr. T J Burrill tabulated findings over July August and September testing milk from a tuberculous herd. Guinea pigs fed the infected milk all resisted infection and butter made from the milk proved to contain tubercular bacilli though typical consumption may not transmit disease. Results align with German studies and aim to reassure stockmen and the public amid TB concerns. Two reels of moving pictures at the Pythian theatre Saturday nights admission 1e and over.
The official count shows 1,159,851 votes cast in Illinois for president with Taft at 620,922, Bryan 450,810, Debs 39,711, Gilhouse 1,680, Hisgen 7,724, and Turney 633. For governor Deneen leads with 550,173 to Stevenson 526,012, Brower 31,293, Sheen 33,932, and others. Gubernatorial totals trail presidential by 5,189 votes.
Logan foreman of the Democrat married Miss Anna Beam of Robinson in Paris Illinois after a secret ceremony on a Thursday train trip. The couple, joined by Rev Ira W Allen, then traveled by Interurban to Terre Haute and Lebanon before returning to Marshall. Logan resumes duties Monday amid congratulations from friends.
A satirical mis read of opinions on food tastes and elephant fashion mocks careless writers like Jack Undone and Dr Wrong. The note ends with a playful plug for engraved cards from the office.
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