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Newspaper
Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate probate court convenes on first Monday in March and again in June with proceedings for guardianships and beneficiaries. Names and precise dates are unclear due to text corruption.
In Tulea Oklahoma Oct 22 bankers from eastern Oklahoma representing 60 banks condemned the State Banking Board for its handling of the Columbia Bank & Trust Company of Oklahoma City. They urged a formal bank condition statement from the State examiner and denounced the guaranty law as a failure. They praised conservative Marshall banks and warned against speculative extensions that could end in disaster.
The Bt Louis Globe-Democrat offers a half price promo for its semi weekly edition. Subscriptions at one dollar for two years or fifty cents for a year when ordered promptly. The paper touts Republican stance, comprehensive weekly history and market reports, and family valued features. Also mentions free sample copies and forwarding from the Republican, with delivery at favorable rates.
The tale recounts Pow der Horn a swashbuckling figure and his love affair with Miss Matilda Weegow n daughter of James McGown of the township near Idwingville. It details robberies during the Civil War a bank heist at Symnes township and a raid on Mr. Bennett's home with masked men and a Colt pistol. It links the Knights of the Golden Circle to Edgar county officials and notes Amos Green as chief officer in Paris. The Beacon promises a later description of Alf Kennedy's death at a Paris battle and Pow der Horn's guerilla leadership rumoured to end when soldiers ousted him.
A seedy man posing as John Gold cons a cabman to help him dine as a purported multimillionaire at the W hotel in New York. The plan collapses when he confesses he is Tom Dungan recently released from jail, and he is jailed for two months for the swindle.
Correspondence records residents moving into new homes and farms around Auburn. Visits by George Brandenstein and wife, Linton family at W C Barlow, and other local movements. The combination sale drew a good crowd, road work continued well, and Hannah Kitchen had pemd on June 24.
West York residents and visitors are noted in a Sunday church attendance. Among those seen in Marshall were Mrs T J Athey and her son visiting relatives. Stella Weeks from Terre Haute is visiting West York relatives. The Buckner family plans a move to Oklahoma with a farewell reception. John Lindley and Ben Crow returned from a South Dakota trip. Paris Burch, previously treated for rheumatism in Martinsville, Ind, has returned home on crutches.
York Howard Jackson made a business trip to Terre Haute. D N Sanders and H G Hodge were in Terre Haute on business this week. Bruce Fitch of Kansas is visiting relatives. Lake and Abram Hodge went to Hutsonville to work in the Staff canning factory. W Valsa and Alva Orcutt came to York. They took back to near East St Louis W J Ketchum, Robert Lake, C Johns son and Fred Layton to work a steam shovel. Ott Jackson has returned from Missouri where he has been working. F Ketchum and Rus Jackson were pleasure callers in Terre Haute.
Cleone Simon Best and daughter Mrs. C. A. Pence and son Dan returned from Terre Haute after an extended visit with relatives. H. B. Akeng attended the teachers meeting at Martinsville Saturday. R. A. Wilholt was a Martinsville visitor Saturday. Mrs. B. L. Bishop is worse at this writing. Our Sunday school is progressing nicely under the present superintendent. It is hoped it will keep increasing. Mr. Perisho spoke on Literature in the public school and shared accepted teaching methods. N. A. Kite will stay in Cleone till spring. James A. Melton moved to the vacated Nora Guyer place, attending Mrs. Elvin Tarble and son, Lee.
Charleston visitors include J A Melton and family while Hon J W Johnson, master mechanic, tours the area. Miseos Floasie and Susie Davisi stayed with Elmer Barbee. Qleeone youths head north to husk corn. Wheat prospects look favorable. Ala Wiser visited Gladys Stillwell. A Mt Olive revival is planned soon. Moses Stricker visited Grand Turn. Rev Seabert Wilhoit preached there.
Regular appointment at Lindsey Sunday night. A series of revival meetings were begun at Lindsey Saturday night. It is hoped there will be a good attendance every night and that much good may be accomplished.
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