145 years ago

oct. 17, 1879

Marion Centre is now in telegraphic communication with the world. Messages commenced to pass over new wires last week.

Mr. L.C. Richards marketed a pig last Wednesday that weighed 670 pounds. Pretty good size pig, that.

George Coble brought us a pumpkin last week that weighed 59 pounds.

We never smoke, so our friend Will Bates “set up” apples to us instead of cigars. Since Saturday, Will has been one of the biggest men in the county, all because of the arrival of a 10-pound boy.

The first formation of ice was seen yesterday morning.

Charlie Mehl’s meat market has been removed to his new building. It is a fine stand, neat and clean. We wish Charlie success in his new quarters.

One of the most tasty and artistic prescription cases in the west is the one recently executed for Dr. Rogers by Widmeyer and Glover. It is a very fine piece of painting, indeed.