125 years ago

december 25, 1885

We had planned to “spread” ourselves a little on a Christmas number, but have been compelled to give up the pleasant ambition. It is harder sometimes, not to do mental work than to do it.

Rev. Mr. Bright, the new pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city, filled his pulpit last Sunday morning and evening. He is a talented young man, of prepossessing personnel, and of pleasant address. We predict for him a successful ministry in Marion.

The McGibney Family entertainment last Monday night is pronounced by everyone we’ve heard speak of it as very fine. The Opera House was comfortably full, but if manager Roberts will have this talented family return to Marion, the house will be more than crowded, next time.

Material is accumulating for our big two story (probably three) stone, iron and brick front business building on Main Street which is to be erected just as soon as the weather will permit. It will have a frontage of one hundred and twenty-five feet, and will start the Spring boom in fine style. Yea verily.

We want to slip a little piece in right here politely requesting all indebted to this great printing establishment to please respond to this our little annual howl for pay. We are getting tired sneaking ’round corners trying to dodge our washerwoman and other creditors, and you can’t come down any too soon.

Mr. Worley, the wagon and carriage wood-worker, has removed to J.H. Hoch’s shop, east of the Luta bridge, where he will be pleased to see all old customers hereafter.

Invitations are out announcing the approaching nuptials of Mr. Geo. A. Howe, of the First National Bank, of this city, and Miss Carrie Sibley, daughter of Rev. Wm. Sibley, formerly of Marion. The happy union will be consummated, if nothing happens, next Wednesday, at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Randall, in Hutchinson. Both parties are highly esteemed in Marion, and the Record begs to anticipate the joyous event by tendering its hearty congratulations in advance of the ceremonies.