140 years ago

december 26, 1879

If nothing happens, the next issue of the Record will be issued from our new rooms, recently erected in the rear of our present quarters. Entrance, passage-way just west of old office.

The Bank of Marion Centre will soon move into its new quarters fitted up for it in the Lockwood block.

A vendor of Arkansas river fish was in town last week and disposed of a wagon load.

Mr. J.M. Young creates a sensation this week by announcing money to loan at six per cent.

It was Bion Mize and not his brother, Slaughter, who bought the Monohan delivery.

John Madden and brother Dennis have rented a room in Florence and embarked in the real estate, insurance, and loan business.

If you want to see something elegant, go in and see John Wand’s new prescription case.

On or about the first of January John S. Christie will open a new bank in the room now occupied by the Record.