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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1869
Page
4
The Messenger reports James McCaux elected Police Magistrate and a busy circuit court docket with 161 cases. News covers a new Velocipede by Noel De vol and DeLance Cars lessons, Wrent delivery wagon, local health notes, and price-cut dry goods from Ryve & Co. Weather and wheat prospects brighten outlooks for bread prices.
Report from Cincinnati meeting shows contractors back the Marshall line and ready to build. May 5 contracts for Effingham to the state line are noted. line specifics not stated. Farmers face wet weather delaying planting while spring warmth brings blossoms and birds. The Messenger marks four years of publication, praising progress and urging payment and broader coverage with new correspondents across Clark County.
A 1869 meeting of Marshall Lodge No. 188 A F and A M adopted unanimous resolutions mourning Brother A B Gideon. They praise his character, extend sympathy to his family, and authorize publication in the Mzsexxarm and Herald. Signed by Gav W Larxoux and others.
The Sabbath School Association of York and Darwin Townships met April 1 at the Black School House with Dr J. D Mitchell presiding. Reports listed 2% scholars, 25 teachers and officers, and discussions on godliness, engaging the poor, and attracting volunteers. The morning included verse, Bible presentations, and addresses. resolutions from the Illinois state convention were endorsed. The group planned future organization and publication of proceedings.
Edwin K. Brown and Miss Sarah E. Grisham were married at the bride’s father’s residence in this county on the 18th, with J R Patton Esq officiating.
Mrs Mary Chapman wife of Rev Jacob Chapman former Marshall pastor died at Deerfield Centre N L on the 6th. Cancer of the stomach noted by physicians. She valued learning and charity and lived a quiet pious life. Also notice Hugh Malone Esq died at Darwin on the Itt Inst at age 70 after winter fever.
The notice promotes 151 Main Street and 161 Main Street Terre Haute Indiana jewelry shops run by T. H. Riddle and others. It highlights new gold watches and chains, and urges customers to visit Terre Haute shops for better selection and fair deals. The message also references a cannor having sold stock to Riddle and thanks former customers for past favors.
J A Adams of Terre Haute Indiana announces a first week Court House yard exhibition of a new wood cutting machine claimed to save labor, capable of sawing ten cords daily, touted as neat and easy to operate. Meanwhile G H Bascom jewelry stock is bought and combined operations promise minimal extra cost. Ripoxe at 151 Main Street offers watches clocks jewelry plated ware trimmings and other goods with discounts to draw shoppers.
A 1660 notice from Marshall Ml warns all who owe Lagi Reynolds by Sa loon or other account to settle by the eighth of May. Debtors' names and amounts will be appended in the Messenger to avoid mortification. Hugh Reynolds urges prompt payment.
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