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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1876
Page
5
The item references a sheriff sale in this issue and Valentine promotions at the Singer office. It notes Vern Payne of Paris visiting the city, mentions election timing for township offices, and references Duke’s opinion on prices and greenback doctrine amid local social visits.
The text reflects a chaotic local chatter about John Whitlock and others, noting editorial correspondence, candidate density, and street gossip. It mentions a Philadelphia link, alleged threats to reveal sources, and a jumble of disjointed names and events with unclear specifics.
On a cold Tuesday evening men who believed whiskey serves as lodging learned the comfort failed in snow. The night tested opinions that drinking could replace shelter as warmth and safety proved unfounded.
The note praises February for bringing light snow and wind, predicts regu lar snow may outstrip older sisters if Feb keeps a good hand, and mentions Hulman & Cox securing Ben Cox as grocer for the city. A two horse team without a driver moved quickly on Market Street during Tuesday's snowstorm, with no known owner or damage details. Vandalia railroad plans a Y at the Paris and Danville junction, seen as benefiting both lines and Marshall.
Our error last week listed Daniel J. Davidson as a candidate and should have shown the notice under the Democratic party decision. Also, Miss Alice May has returned home from Soldier's Orphan School after about three years, allowed to stay as rules permit, and the paper jokes about two young lady subscribers while praising them.
T L Mitchell relocates to the south room of John Flusted's building opposite the Bank and asks for continued patronage. He is a first class workman and employs only first class workers.
At the meeting in this city last Saturday the Democratic Central Committee voted to adjourn for two weeks to February 12. It is hoped for full attendance then as important business will be considered with each township represented. The note adds a local aside praising Kulman and Montgomery for their billiard hall and reasonable charges.
A call for submissions invites women to write on fashions gossip neighborhood life or romance. Authors should include real names for publication while promising secrecy if desired. Submissions welcome from the city or nationwide.
Dr Devol of our city built a home made engine casting every part himself. It ran last Monday and he believes it could power a Gordon printing press. The item highlights his genius and potential to drive local industry. A forthcoming issue will name H C Bell as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney in the fall election. Bell is described as energetic and principled, a Democrat of the greenback stripe, a young lawyer skilled in laws.
Our correspondents are numerous this week and we aim to cover every county point. We are adding good paying subscribers and want none other. Send in articles early in the week.
City of 2,500 houses over 75 widows aged 25 to 75 is noted as rich in intelligent and pretty women. It is unclear if any would remarry, though about 50 might if a suitable opportunity arose.
Indiana papers praise Col Thompson as a strong executive choice and announce his consent to run. Republicans lack a stronger option while Democrats aim to carry Indiana by electing their full ticket this fall.
The report shows town collectors turning over to the County Treasurer the first thirty days collection of State and County Taxes. It lists collectors including T Day, Marshall, W A Handy, Melrose, Geo A Bartmass, Dolsom, Thomas Gard, Andergon, with totals and amounts paid. The notice also praises Hon. T J Golden for Attorney Generalship support and his legal standing.
John Short notes rising smallpox cases in Casey area with five cases in Cumberland and new cases including a young man Tonar and a young lady. Old Mr. Rook near Casey is very ill with the disease. Also mentions art gallery visit by William Lockard who copied old daguerreotype portraits into life like large pictures urging people to have deceased relatives copied.
A Chicago Times correspondent praises Hon. H. S. Whitehead as a potential Democratic congress candidate. The piece also envisions Indiana figures Hendricks and Morton as party standard bearers and notes ex-Sheriff S. Lacy’s announced candidacy subject to party decision, highlighting his prior service and reputation.
Mayor Jiam Sutton warns of small pox in Terre Haute and nearby villages. He urges citizens to observe sanitary and dietetic precautions and to get vaccinated, hoping Marshall remains unvisited.
J H Burnham, agent for the Cleveland iron bridge company, announces a proposal to span Big Creek on the road to Paris at a low sum. The firm has supplied many bridges to Coles and Edgar counties and draws are on display. Town collectors must render thirty day tax statements to local and county treasurers and remit funds to the proper authorities, with strict compliance to redeem county orders and vouchers.
The Chicago Times labels Andy Hunter a vehement opponent of legal tender swindle and questions his Democratic loyalty. It predicts his potential nomination would fail at the district convention and warns against declaring candidacy on the speedy resumption platform. Clark's O N T spool cotton sells at 5 cents per spool at the Marshall Emporium.
Duanne James Osborn relocates his boot and shoe shop to the rear room of the Archer building above Boston shoe store. He offers boot and shoe repairs and alterations in neat style with quick turnaround. Visit W. H. Bradshaw for watch and clock repairs.
Ryce Co announces a 60 day price wipeout to reduce stock ahead of spring. Sprague prints now five cents per yard and Lonsdale Bleached Muslin ten cents. The ad markets a sweeping sale on dry goods to attract customers.
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