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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1876
Page
5
W H Branshaw offers a splendid holiday selection of silverware rings scarf chains watches and more. Remember the shop opposite the Bank for all your gift needs.
Managers announce a select masquerade on Tuesday evening the 26th with invitations required at the door. Prof Brenning's band will furnish music and supper is prepared at the Sherman House. Admittance is limited to gentlemen with invitations, and tables carrying invites are admitted free.
Three men in jail and various local affairs fill the column. Mrs Steel builds a new residence while Dr St Clergy the dentist remains in the city. Several holiday weddings are noted and Adams Express agent Perry Liston operates from Madison House. Rev Obenshain continues Methodist services. Hog market activity persists with five dollars gross. Atonement pieces preach avoiding trouble and sin with daily prayer. Ex Sheriff Bartlett calls for land sales. education reports arrive late but pieces will appear next week. Ed Cooper returns from reform school and Dr Prewett buys lumber for another residence. Mrs Manly plans holidays in the city and may move back in spring to Marshall.
Prof Kilburns scholars will present an exhibition at the National Friday evening the 22nd. It promises to be a nice affair with strong attendance expected.
Thirty members of Chamberlian's Black person Legislature in Columbia, South Carolina, cannot read or write and sign with marks, under the slogan Hail Columbia. John Shotts, an elderly resident of Anderson township, stood before Judge Harlan on Tuesday for an insanity trial and was found mentally ill, sent to Jacksonville.
The report notes Saturday and Sabbath saw subzero temperatures. By Monday a south wind brought a rise in temperature. Tuesday and Wednesday were warm and pleasant.
The town gears up ice hoarding with teams at work. Frost claims one and a half inches, locals doubt half that. A local prominent Republican lawyer predicts Congress will elect Tilden and the Senate Wheeler or another figure, a pessimistic venture.
A black mare with a bald face and white hind legs was stolen Monday night from Terrance Cuffey’s stable north of town. Information to Marshal Whaley leading to the mare’s return will be liberally rewarded.
By order of Don Cameron Republicans fired 184 rounds to mark a local election. When attempting the 185th shot the gun exploded, killing the gunner. Democrats then fired 185 rounds for Tilden’s electors with no accident reported.
The city marshal held Frost this week for refusing to pay street work. He claimed he had been a PM and thus exempt. He ultimately agreed to take the stamps rather than retire.
The quarterly meeting was held at the M E Church last Sabbath. Dr Thornburry of Martinsville officiated. Rev Davies, presiding elder, arrived Monday and preached that night. Frost warned of trouble but the preacher could not go on. Rev Davies did not preach Monday evening.
A Walnut Prairie man Lad C Harvey Church and his wife and four children fell ill. the mother and two children died, leaving two orphaned children. Mr Church attended a circuit court setting in good health when death entered the home and claimed six lives.
Mr. Davis of the Presbyterian church Mr. Morgan of the Christian church and Mr. Obenshain of the M I church are praised for Christian conduct. They urge parishioners to attend the exhibition at the Hall Friday evening before Christmas. Prof Kilburn’s school exhibit promises rich entertainment with proceeds aiding the schools. Posters will announce details.
Monday and Monday evening next mark the grand opening at the corner storeroom. Mr Hippard returns from Chicago with a large stock of fancy goods for the holiday trade. A brilliant display will attract customers and prices will reflect current trends.
A brief ad encourages readers to visit Guy Drug Store for fresh, novel Christmas presents, inviting shoppers to explore new and stylish options.
Sarah Carr aged 76 years and nine months died Wednesday evening at her daughter Mrs Steel in this city. A county pioneer she leaves many grown children. The funeral will be held at Livingston Friday at 1 o'clock.
Lizzie Griffith walks eight miles to teach at Hall school house amid a fierce snow storm, four miles Friday evening and four Saturday morning in 14 degrees below zero, proving grit and determination. The piece also critiques claims about Tilden's electoral victory and political turmoil with strong opinions on the election.
Yesterday evening two tramps took a pair of rubber boots and Arctic overshoes from in front of T. B. Foster's store. Police arrested them at the Vandalia depot this morning and they were sent to jail in default of $100 bail each. Shoes found on one man and boots found in a sawdust pile behind Mowry's Confectionery.
City Drug Store offers toilet sets ladies work boxes fine perfumery soaps and hair brushes available at the shop in the city.
The Terre Haute House is praised as the stylish and desirable stop for travelers. Front to basement it is modern and fashionable, with attentive staff and well kept rooms, clean beds, and ample amenities. Guests are promised real enjoyment, and visitors to Terre Haute are urged to call at the Terre Haute House.
Monday evening one Smith boy and a companion in town drank and caused a scene when Marshal Whaley tried to arrest them. They resisted. shots and injuries occurred. They were fined seven dollars each and one Smith was bound over to court for arson attempts with $200 bond, then jailed.
Ladies call at City Drug Store to see the fine Holiday Presents and get prices before purchasing elsewhere.
Notice from W. T. Maxmin warns all who owe him money to settle by the first of January or risk having notes and accounts sent to an officer for collection. Those who respond now may save their coats from seizure.
W H Bradshaw offers a selection of holiday goods with emphasis on quality and variety. Shoppers are urged to visit the store for seasonal fixtures, gifts, and practical items suitable for the festive period.
At the P O Lobby Duke advertises a superb toy assortment up to 25 dollars and a wide range of useful presents. He recently added Chicago stock including Bell collars and jewelry, toy pianos, brass horns and bronze statues, inviting shoppers to inspect the immense, fresh goods.
Announcement describes large holiday stock including 1000 pounds of fancy candies to be sold before holidays, Mallory Oysters at 35c 45c 5kc, toys fireworks and more. G E Clark & Co promote extensive china and toilet sets, cheap prices, and reliable grocery stock. Young and Whitlock note incoming holiday goods from Indianapolis with a special freight.
William H. Scudder offers the largest stock of holiday goods, with a full toy department, homemade candies, crackers and fireworks, plus wedding cake supplies. James Scudder assists until after the Holidays. S. R. Freeman promotes a vast jewelry stock, silverware, watches and chains, gold items, and affordable gifts. Both urge locals to visit their stores on North Main near Sixth Street.
W H Bradshaw advertises Waltham and Elgin American watches from five dollars upward with a three year warranty, claiming prices lower than any other jeweler for the same grade. Located at Dulaney's building opposite the Bank of.
J. F. McCantasio of Indianapolis offers a wide selection of fancy furniture in many styles perfect for holiday gifts. He has an endless variety of Brackets of every description and will sell at the lowest possible rates. Location is opposite the Sherman house in the old Methodist Church building.
Dr S L Korn famed apothecary and druggist moves into the former Wm Bradshaw jewelry space. He remodeled the room and opens a large holiday stock of drugs, lamps, and fancy goods. Korn emphasizes quality and accurate prescriptions and invites past patrons to visit his updated shop.
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