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Newspaper
Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
4
Fragmentary text from Marshall Illinois hints at postal matter involving post office service or mail handling. The readable parts mention Marshall and the Post Office, but the full action, date, or parties remain unclear.
County officers and court terms are listed with names such as Snavely and Draken, indicating an upcoming March meeting. The notice mentions taxation, indictments, and business priorities, including a Monday session for court actions and district matters.
The Selvetia Milk Condensing Company at Greenville paid Bond County farmers 464000 for milk. The editor argues the condensing process benefits producers by enhancing soil, increasing yearly harvests, and enriching farms and the broader community.
The Paris Semi-Weekly Beacon ceases publication on September 1 as the daily edition, The Daily Beacon, continues to serve readers. The Beacon era ends after years of serving households with news, while progress and daily delivery shift focus to the more essential daily paper.
Birth record entries note a July date for a child of William and Nellie Zona Bhowi Parkes, with later mentions of Robert and Agnes James and Casey bey Voge IT. Other names include Mary Ada Hargine Martineville, Frank BP and Falith S Callahan, and Miles Wealey with Sarah Ellen Barthow Martinaselle.
A compilation of property transfers lists numerous individuals and parcels including Watsasti and Dena, Reece, Swern, Bert Mathews, and Marakall town. Transfers involve payments around 1709 dollars and various lot or land descriptions with multiple grantor and grantee pairs noted.
Albany reports Assemblyman Robert J. Conklin denounces direct primaries as a gold brick for confiding people. He cites states with direct primary laws, notes political chaos in Wisconsin Iowa and Kansas, and urges New York to reject the system. He recalls voting for direct nomination bills but now opposes them.
A St. Francisville Times critique analyzes Sears & Roebuck advertising in a small town. It notes the 22 cent postage, 72 cent per customer cost, and biannual mailings aimed at educating shoppers about sales and prices. The piece questions whether the campaign pays, hinting at local business reactions to nationwide ads.
All accounts with C. M. Bryan, florist, are now due. Settlement required at once. 100 stone jars size 4 to 6 gallons to be closed out at 6 cents per gallon at Amusement Hall. John Ferris, Manager, presents three shows and scents every Saturday night.
Correspondence shows residents entertaining Sunday visitors and attending events in Marshall and nearby towns. Mentions include Alma Hightshoe, John Williamson, O T Shawler, Hart Handy, Sarah Bartlett, Annie Hart, Irma Gard, Jesse Murphy, Stella Baker, and Reba Frakes among many others. Locations referenced include Par is, Marshall, Charleston, Seattle, Sedan Kansas, Farmersburg Indiana, and West Liberty schools.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Riley States and present fermat terms, with unclear context or actions. The readable parts suggest a report involving Riley States and mathematical terminology, but concrete events, dates, or outcomes are absent.
West York households received relatives and visitors including Rev Richard Layton of Windsor and Oscar Spraker of Terre Haute. Local church services continued at the Bailiff tent meeting with Rev Coleman assisting. Community members traveled for work, funerals, and school began on Monday.
Marshall Circuit Flem Black and family visited John Gilbert last Sunday. Hugh McDonald and wife of Terre Haute visited his brother Will last Sunday. John Carey and wife from Danville visiting Henry Block inger. Ed Switzer and family moved from Hatton to Stafford county Kansas to make their future home. Myrtle Gard returned home from Oklahoma visiting friends. John Sockler returning from Rochester New York due to husband’s illness. Sam Hutchison began school at Washington school house last Monday. Otho Miller is very sick with typhoid fever. Clifford Crumline very low with appendicitis. Marcus Patton returned to Charleston after visiting his brother F. H. Patton. Nannie Doll and children left for Batson Missouri. Mrs. Mary Patton visiting daughter and friends at Batson this week. Mrs. Ida L. McCumber and Ethlyn attended the W C T A convention at Casey.
Local report notes Auburn school beginning Monday morning with teacher Miss Lulu Pittenger. Several residents and visitors listed including J F Lowe of Auburn, judges J W Wallace Burns Hurst and Homer Brosman, and Rev J W Gammon delivering services at Auburn. Various hometown movements and illnesses also mentioned with community updates.
Fragmentary report notes extensive road improvements in the past year, mentioning efforts led by local officials and the community. It highlights ongoing maintenance and future projects to enhance transportation in the area.
Hatford cattle to the Greenup fair last week. Mr and Mrs D C Cleaver visited Marshall Saturday. Mr and Mrs Will Brosmai visited her parents Sunday. Miss Josie Husted was in Torre Haute Monday. Mrs Isaiah Buckle and daughter Ethel spent a few days at Greenup last week. Dan Baker's condition worsens from Casey reports. Mrs Jesse Shaffner shows health improvement. Mrs Martha Husted and Cecil Elam attended a Baptist association meeting in Westfield Tuesday. Swepson Hurley of Terre Haute visits Elmet Phillips for a few days.
Ned Foster property notes and H G Hodge sentence flag a regional article. Several dozen local youths attend the West York tent meeting several times weekly. Miss Ora Graham married an Iron man through a matrimonial paper and has gone to his home.
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