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Newspaper

Marshall Messenger

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1877

Page

4

Marshall Township Justice of the Peace and Constable Candidates

The notice lists candidates for Marshall Township offices in the April election including James Metre for Justice of the Peace Warren Bartlett Thomas Rown Georget Trogly Joan McDaniel Absalom Mayer and William Mathews seeking Constable and Assessor positions with authorization statements for their candidacies.

Justice OF the Peace James Metre Justice of the Peace of Marshall Township Warren Bartlett Athe Sprog Thomas Rown Ollce Georget Trogly Constable Joan McDaniel Marshall, Township Absalom Mayer William Mathews

Political Jabs and Electoral Quips in 19th Century Debate

The text mocks Grantism and Wells while noting Sheridan’s pride in an 80 victory claim. It contrasts Wheelers for vice with first-place hopes, and cites organs claiming Garfield earned the fewest electoral votes. References to Wells, Evarts, Hayes, and a two-hour tribunal limit hint at shifting political fortunes and strategic moves.

Evarts Hayes

Question to William A. Wheeler on Wells and returning board

The inquiry asks how William A. Wheeler viewed Wells and the returning board of Louisiana prior to his candidacy for vice president. It seeks his opinion on their roles and potential impact on national politics.

William A. Wheeler Wells Returning Board of Louisiana

Senators Edmunds Thurman and Slanton No College Breeding

The tripartite tribunal members included Edmunds Thurman and Slanton as the only non college bred figures while the others were educated. Their background contrasts with the rest of the group though they carry noticeable influence.

Edmunds Thurman Slanton Tripartite Tribunal Trikamistruke Castoria Det Samuel Viteher Mass JLB. Rose & Co Dey Street New York

Winds Press Association Holds Special Meeting in Springfield

About forty editors from country papers attended in Springfield to discuss indictments and membership issues. L. J. Sharp of Lincoln faced alleged counterfeit charges while AL QO Frost of the Marshall Herald was ruled unworthy for irregular devotion to the softer sex. Both cases were postponed to an indefinite day.

Springfield Ill the Winds Press Association Ascoviation J. W. Bailey Princeton Republican C. B. Bostwick Matoon Gazette L. J. Sharp Lincoln AL QO. Frost Marshall Herald

Intemperance Devastates Families and Society

A Barrens piece argues intemperance wrecks youth and manhood, devastates families, and fuels poverty, crime, and violence. It claims alcohol drives crime, gambling, and social ruin, eroding health and hope while corrupting moral order and lawfulness.

Fife Heaven

Township Notes from Anderson and County Letters

The Herald notes thirteen judges and two partisans in the tribunal with Anderson as a source. Local items praise A C Layman and a Christian Church meetings, criticize school reporting and ad valorem taxes, and discuss a re election bid for Assessor. The column mentions weddings, residents Richards and Frost, a Wells-Lane dispute, and support for the current Supervisor despite alleged Ring ties.

Christian Church A. C. Layman Assescor Weddinga

Walnut Prairie notes on river level and local people

River up to boating stage with small grain shipment expected from Walnut Prairie to Terre Unite. Various locals mentioned including Rev. George Fortune, Tommy Reed, Ed Slawthon, Chauncy Piety, and Marvin City. remarks on weather, health, and a clock tinker. The piece blends gossip with seasonal observations and a vague reference to James Gordon Bennett.

Terre Givorge Fortune Monticelo Tommy Reed Paris Ed Slawthon Block Chauncy J.D. E Marvin City Elea Ross James Gordon Bennett Hasen Woods

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