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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1876
Page
5
The town reports cool nights and fever in an ague context with Vis Vitae noted as free of quinine and arsenic. Local visits include Willie Birch and Jonathan Hoge from York and James Sheapley from Martinville. School terms begin soon and misc items cover pumpkins, melons, sorghum molasses, a farm sale, crosswalk work, and local visits.
Mr Donnelly Anderson will commence school Monday, four miles south of Martinsville. John Stall and family were in town Monday. Ann was full of talk and fun. They are citizens of Terre Haute. Mr Redmond of Westfield Township takes the place vacated by St Murray in the Sewing Machine Co. in this place. Joseph L Allison is in Crawford County on business as a candidate for the Legislature running on the Independent ticket. The Martinsville barber was shot with his own revolver, it discharged, the ball passing through his leg. On Sept 12 James M Knight near Livingston will sell property. see posters. Hon J C Robinson of Springfield is en route to Indiana for politics. Senator Booth of California visited Lyman, a fine looking gentleman. A widower with 15 lbs of flesh contemplates leading a widow to the hymenial alter before November. Cruelty to animals law applies to town visitors leaving horses fed or watered. Mrs BH Beileams near death from chill. Dr James aided. Post Office now open day and night with a clerk ready. John M Archer building a large residence for Albert Prevo on Walnut Prairie, with Garwood and Hauglish assisting. Clark County Grange No 10 meets at Marshall Tuesday Sept Std. fourth degree members urged to attend with Master S W Hughes present and Secy J B Suevpiey. The Nichols House at Martinsville provides fine rituals and meals. a stable for travelors.
The notice describes James M Knight advertising a sale of personal property on September 12 before relocating his household to Oregon. It notes Knight as a veteran of the 30th Illinois and condemns carrying concealed weapons, urging severe penalties.
A private source suggests Mr. Coombs of Dolson Township may run as an independent for the Legislature. Leo could represent the Independents, Frost touts Hays and Wheelers to subscribers. Obituary notes Warren Logan dies after illness. A new tailor shop opens near the Bank Pereous. A frail white female admires a Black gentleman linked to St. Su Dulaney as a grass widow. The piece attacks Frost’s political stance and mocks Republicans and their ties to various scandals.
John Beadle presented a basket of rice and ripe apples and a box of native grapes from a vine obtained years ago from Col. Channing Madison. The generosity is praised and credited with annual painterly favors.
William Flood a Democratic sheriff candidate for this county says he is now engaged in running and threshing machines. He notes he has threshed over 15000 bushels of wheat this season and reports the wheat crop as good.
A Forsyth, long-time Montana traveler, returned and displayed enormous elk horns in front of the Sherman House on Tuesday. The pair measured five feet long and three and a half feet wide, had six large prongs with several at 18 inches, and weighed about 40 pounds. He will stay with relatives for some time.
The Cumberland County bar unanimously elected Major J. W. Wilkin to serve as judge during Judge Allen’s absence. Whom know him say the appointment is well deserved for his ability integrity and fairness. Montgomery Archer has purchased interest in the grocery house of Daniel Thompson and Archer Thompson with longtime traders continuing business.
The reply from Gov. Booth to Marshall citizens dated Aug. 28 1876 states he would like to speak but has other engagements including a prior invitation to speak in Indiana. He mentions visiting his brother and intends to speak in Marshall at some later time if circumstances permit.
Melrose reports fine weather for threshing and plowing for wheat. Apple cuttings near, with apple jack ideas. Sheriff candidate J M Wells accused by rivals. Local druggist J A King maintains a busy store. Rich Ison peddling boots and shoes. Gard threshing top wheat in township. Burial of Wm Bailey’s eldest daughter. Mayfield of Marshall visited. Dr Wilkin notes good health. Lakies hounds testing mutton.
The announcement praises Castoria as pleasant and harmless. It claims it expels worms, cures wind colic, regulates bowels and stomach, eases irritability from cutting teeth, and serves as a perfect substitute for Castor Oil for all ages.
The advertisement touts Ventaur Liniment in two varieties. The White Liniment is for humans and the Yellow Gentaur Liniment is for horses and animals. It claims relief for rheumatism wounds swellings burns and caked breast.
Bradshaws lists Seth Thomas and Amelian clocks at cost for sixty days, inviting customers to purchase during the limited pricing window.
Property owned by John Bross of Cincinnati known as the Harry Cole place offers a yard for a house, outbuildings, and a good well. Located first door east of John Tusteads residence, it must sell within a month. Call Ryan & Griffith for particulars and a bargain price.
M Grabenheimer offers a large complete stock of Dry Goods Clothing Boots Shoes Hats and more in Marsh at very low cash prices. Best calicoes offered at endpoints 61 4 71 2 and 8 cents with a wide clothing stock west of Indianapolis sold cheap. Credit notice urges debtors to arrange settlement promptly.
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