Farmers in Good Humour and Local Happenings
Farmers in good humor as wheat market remains dull with buyers offering less. Jo Allison reports a nest of spotted purps. Dr Byron Dolson and family visited the city last week. Rev Peter Blagie set to preach at Presbyterian church Sunday evening. Jo Allison Jr plans to start a business in Marshall. Alex Payne confined to bed with chills. Daniel Oliver Martin boasts a new stable for his horse. David McDowel repairs streets, doing good work. Movements seen passing through town east and west.
Watermelons Draw Crowd At Tuesday Market
Taarge watermelons were in market Tuesday. They were raised on the fund. They sold for big money. Miss Lola E. Payne has returned from an extended visit to the east. She reports having a very pleasant visit.
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Lola E. Payne
Prairie Chickens vs Rockets Play Tuesday Next
The Westerns of Terre Haute will face the Rockets of Marshall in a Tuesday next baseball game on Marshall grounds. Miss Mellie Kilbourn visits Lafayette and may charm local Hoosier youths.
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Westerns
Terre Haute
Rockets
Marshall
Miss Mellie Kilbourn
Q Lafayette
Ind
Miss Mellie
Lyman Archer Receives 20 Congratulatory Cards
Lyman Archer a candidate forCor oner on the Greenback ticket from Terre Haute Indiana received twenty congratulatory cards in one day from this county. The Gazette notes an upcoming checker tournament to be held in Terre Haute attracting local enthusiasts.
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Lyman Archer
Terre Haute Ind
Terre Haute
Sudden Illness Spares Ms. Montgomery After Doctor Visit
Ms Joseph Montgomery grew seriously ill Friday evening. Dr Brewett arrived promptly and provided relief, preventing a possible death.
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Joseph Montgomery
Brewett
Thomas Janney Moves Clothing Store South of G K Clark Co
Local notice announces Thomas Janney relocating his clothing and notion shop to the second door south of G K Clark Co. It claims broad stock and low wholesale prices and invites customers to call Bart for quotes. The piece also mentions Dr Charles Pence and son Robert, noting a death rumor that is corrected as he remains alive.
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Thomas Janney
G. K.clark & Co’s
Tom
Johnson
Cherie
Charles’ Pence
Sharon
Miner Mile
Robert Anys
Congregational Socials at Mrs Eliza Greenoughs
Congregational Socials will meet at Mrs Eliza Greenoughs on Tuesday evening August 15. Guests are invited to be sociable over ice cream and cake. Admission at the door is 20 cents.
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Eliza’ Greenoughs
Marseilles
Real estate for sale by L H Bradley Springfield
Advertises valuable lands and lots for sale by L H Bradley of Springfield for a reasonable price and on long time. Mentions Terre Haute citizens adopting southern styles and advertising outdoor dances and baseball on the Sabbath in a Christian city.
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L. H. Bradley
Springfield
The
Express
Terre Haute
Frost lashes out at Siamese editorial row
The text alleges a heated editorial clash centered on a Siamese issue and criticizes Frost for ignoring advice. It notes frustration with his repeated actions and predicts possible consequences from his hardheaded approach.
Herald cartoonist hurls epithets then bids adieu
The Herald article mocks a figure by calling him a knave a fool a kangaroo and Granny among other names and ends with a final adieu. This has happened a dozen times before.
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The
Herald
Gymnast Ryan Tours With Solo Show At Local Beer Garden
Ryan the gymnast once with Inter Ocean circus performs solo at Serre Haute Sabbath Inst beer garden. Citizens who saw him describe a small but lively exhibition and note he will appear again soon.
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Ryan
Serre Haute
Old Montgomery Archer and wife confined by illness
The note reports Montgomery Archer and his wife bedridden by sickness. Mr Archer improves slowly while hope remains for Mrs Archer's recovery. Both are elderly and highly esteemed by the community.
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Montgomery Archer
Mr A
Shigt
Mrs. A
Henry C Bell Lectures on Poets at Congregational Church
The young lawyer Henry C Bell will speak at the Congregational Church Sunday evening to the Venders institute members and the public on the topic An hour with the poets. The invitation asks all to attend and fill the house.
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Henry C. Bell
Congregational Church
Venders Institute
Petition Talked Of By Outsiders On Pilcher Return
The text notes that a petition to obtain names for bringing back A. M. Pilcher to the next conference year was discussed by outsiders rather than church members.
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A. M. Pilcher
Lyman Booth Urgently Called Aboard After Injury
Lyman Booth was summoned to sea Hon. T. R. Young at Mattoon to report a serious affliction. The doctor removed about a pound of flesh from the back of his head and Booth remains in a precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Booth
T. R. Young
Mattoon
City council grants small liquor license amid public doubt
The city council decided to issue a license to sell liquor by the small at a cost of 800 dollars. Critics question the wisdom, noting recent voter sentiment against liquor sales by small outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dada
County Fair Dates Corrected and Preparations Underway
The fair will start on September 20, not the 25th as the Herald suggested. Posters and premium lists are being printed and distributed early next week. Organizers urge public interest for what may be the county’s best fair yet.
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Herald
Dirty trick described to publish accusations against Martinsville Republicans
A fragment describes a tactic to publish accusations against Martinsville citizens, noting most targets are Republicans including Frost and John Ryan. The text suggests harming 40 men to reach Ryan, claiming ends justify means and urging explosive action against the magazine.
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Martinsville
John Ryan
Berry harvest boosts county income over corn crop
In wet woods and counties where Bilchberries ripen, traders report berry canning surpassing corn in value. The fruit harvest powers dealer profits while peach and tomato yields are expected to rise, increasing overall agricultural income.
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Edgars
Tragic Child Death Reported From Wabash Township
A one year old child of Mr. Di Thatcher residing in Wabash township died in a horrific accident. The child sat near a kettle of boiling water, and an incident involving the steam or boiling liquid is reported as the cause. Details are sparse and come from local accounts.
City uses stone hauling to curb lawbreakers near Public Square
Authorities ordered loads of stone hauled near the Public Square and dumped to intimidate offenders lacking stamps to pay fines. The measure aimed to deter vice and enforce obedience, with workers eligible for employment through the process.
Willard Family Moves and Plans to Seek Colorado Health
Richard Willard, son of our longtime friend Nathan Willard, recently visited and spoke of four years of business in Dallas. He now resides with his mother in Evansville Indiana. He notes his brother John and sister Mattie plan to move to Colorado soon for John’s health.
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Richard Willard
Nathan Willard
Dallas
Texas
Evansville
Ind
John
Mattie
Colorado
Bella Golden troupe to perform in Harlans Hall Paris during Fair week
L A Godey Sheaiff of the Paris Gazette informs readers that the Bella Golden troupe will perform in Harlans Hall in Paris during Fair week starting Sept 20. The notice urges residents to attend for first class entertainment.
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L. A. Godey Sheaiff
Paris Gazette
Paris
Bella Golden
Harlan’s Hall
Doctor Prewett Wins Case Over Medical Fees
Judge Davis awarded Dr. Prewett $185 in the Clark county case for medical treatment of Jack McCarty, known as the frozen man. The ruling was praised as well deserved with the Board urged to cover the cost to the county.
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Prewett
Clark County
Jack McCarty
Davis
Booth & Co Woolen Factory A Live Last Week Visit
Report of a visit to L Booth's woolen factory showing full operation and high quality output. The plant was running at full capacity with skilled workmen and healthy production, taking in 1800 pounds of fine wool during the visit. Booth & Co. receive credit for efficient management and strong performance.
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L. Booth
Booth & Co
Mammoth Tooth Found Near Embarass Westfield Area
Dolson Township resident Mr. Wm J Miller showed a mammoth tooth found about four years ago in the north fork of the Embarass four miles east of Westfield. He says two other teeth of similar size were found by locals in Westfield. total weight of all three is eleven pounds. The tooth in his possession weighs 4 lbs 10 oz. The item recalls ancient fossil digs in the region.
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Wm. J. Miller
Dolson Tp
Westfield
Diggins
Lyman Archer Runs for Vigo County Coroner on Independent Ticket
Express notes Lyman Archer seeks the Vigo County coroner seat on the Greenback or Independent line, leaving his Republican ties to back Peter Cooper. Also reports funeral for William Latshaw of Paris, a long-time printer and former Edgar County circuit clerk, praised for kindness and industry.
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Lyman Archer
Vigo County
Ind
Archer
Peter Cooper
Lyman
Grant Party
William Latshaw
Paris
Latshaw
Independent
Aind
Edgar County
Eighbors
Ory
Removal of Schirrhus Tumor and Local Political Opinion
August notes Mrs Petri of Hutsonville had a Schirrhus tumor removed from the breast weighing near a pound by Dr Jaynes with aid from Doctors Golden Eaton and Custer. Also Mrs King from North City recovered after a neck tumor removal by Dr Jones. The Independent party faces political strife as Major Smith and the Express gain influence challenging Grantism and Republicans.
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Idth
Jaynes
Golden
Eaton
Custer
Hutsonville
Petri
Janes
Independent Party
Major Smith
the Express
Resolutions of Condolence For De Ella English
A Sabbath School resolves in sorrow over the death of De Ella English aged twenty six after months of illness. The committee extols her faithful membership and prays for her soul while expressing sympathy to relatives. The resolutions note her Christian life and rest in heaven and are signed by school officers in Marshall Illinois dated August 8 1876.
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de Ella English
de Ella
Rosotrep
Ella
A. Anderson
Mago
KE. Arcueer
Kate Iare
E.S.8 Committee
Marstall, Ill
Debt Notice Calling Settlements Immediate
All persons knowing themselves indebted to me by note or account are urged to call and settle immediately. I must have the money promptly.
Centaur Liniment touted as ideal remedy for humans and animals
An advertisement proclaims Centaur Liniment as the ultimate cure for rheumatism wounds swellings burns and other conditions for people. It also advertises a horse liniment variant and notes Seth Thomas and American clocks at cost at Bradshaw's for sixty days.
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Elgin and
Waltham
Seth Thomas
Amelian
Making Money by Losing Money This Week sale ad
Advertisement details a sales strategy to profit from discounted goods by turning over stock. Offers include 300 pairs of Women and Misses Gaiters and Slippers at deep losses, with 100 pairs Custom made Gaiters at $1.25, 100 pairs Queen Victoria slippers at $1.25, and 100 Misses items at $1.00. Mentions retailers Martin and Greenoage and a New York Store stock arrival. Includes various liniments and vet products advertised.
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Queen Victoria
Sime
Martin
For Sale Harry Cole property in Cincinnati area
For Sale. The property known as the Harry Cole property, owned by John Bross of Cincinnati, can be purchased for a reasonable price. It sits first door east of John Husteads residence and includes a house, outbuildings, and a good water well. Value location, bargain offered. Must be sold inside of month. For particulars call Ryan & Griffiths.
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Harry Cole
John Bross
Cincinnati
John Husteads
Ryan &Grifithei
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Jo Allison
Daniel Oliver Martin
Byron Dolson
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Peter Blagie
Presbyterian Church
David McDowel
Jo Allison, Jr
Alex Payne
Frost
Wall
Vlan Bea
S. Bryce & CO
Clark Co. Bank
D. S. MccMullen
D. ¥. McMullen
Obert Brown
D. D. Doll
Joe Morton
Jonathan Hoge
D. Y. McMulle
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Bethe
Clark
Coaty
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Marshall Iis
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