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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1876
Page
5
Notes from Terre Haute cover health rumors, a needed sidewalk on the Public Square, lighter Valentine observations, recent snow, a child’s death, plans to visit the Black Hills, ice crop failure, local printing orders, illnesses, rumored marriages, frontage stone deliveries, robins signaling spring, road conditions delaying poultry shipments, and local letters.
Local items report friendly visits by Billy Besser and Mrs Mary Musio, plus Marshall township politics with Ben Cox's candidacy and Greenback conventions in Indianapolis. Reports of insanity cases, a wedding, a herd of ten pigs, and a thunderstorm frame a slice of region life with minor social updates and remarks on local finances.
A newspaper note comments on national political maneuvering as states and towns prepare centennial ballots from president to constable. It includes a published stanza of verse from Dis. 0.3, acknowledging the poet may be learned but the verse reads poorly and contains misspellings such as vary grate.
Col H A Boyd visits Casey reporting smallpox near elimination in the town. Eliza Kemper, 38, dies in the city, leaving husband and five children. Dr Birch offers vaccination for free to those in need and charges twenty five cents beyond city limits. poor patients get medicine free.
Casey and Bob face indictment and trial amid political theater. Candidates for the penitentiary, they hope for election but risk conviction and possible pardon tied to the Grant matter.
The issue Names Thomas W. Cole as a candidate for Circuit Clerk in the Clark County Democratic primary. Voters know him from several years in that office and regard him as well qualified for the role.
The community extends sympathy for the death of Martha K the wife of Samuel B Lake of York. She leaves a sorrowing companion three children and many friends. She was a lady loved and respected by all who knew her. Relatives and friends share in the heartfelt condolences of the community.
The readers are reminded that Mr Benallack declines to run for Circuit clerk a decision repeated from last week. He is described as a scholar a gentleman and well qualified to fill any position. Friends of Mat B. regret his declination.
The Centennial supper and entertainment last Friday and Saturday netted about 3140 after expenses. All performers suited the program and credit goes to organizers. The Marshall Silver Band provided music that drew wide praise, adding to the event's success and local pride.
McKeen Tring Filings Feb 16 1976 Messenger editorial notes show Pure Benavackt declining a nomination for Clerk of the Circuit Court due to short county residence and acknowledging public support.
A 1876 letter from W L H McCrove of Livingston Illinois declines a bid for Representative to keep the Democracy united. It urges voters to choose candidates without money or alcohol influence and for impartial primary processes. The notice ends with James C Bryan & Co advert says their hardware store offers stoves and related goods.
The visit notes J. J. Archer of Clark expanding inventory with sixty two horse cultivators 75 to 80 breaking plows several wagon lines and a large stock of corn drills reapers and buggies. Prices drop on buggies to 110 with cars of reapers arriving soon. Goods stored on Cumberland Street near the P and D R R opposite the Madison House.
A special meeting adopts preambles and resolutions mourning the death of Martha F Lake a beloved Eastern Star member and mother wife. It notes memorials, mourning badges for two days and sends copies to local papers for publication. Also includes a poem and a debt collection notice dated 1876 urging payment by April 1 or the matter will be turned over to an officer.
Notice warns debtors of L. Booth & Co with a demand for settlement and declares consequences for nonpayment. Also, a public notice enforces a hog control ordinance requiring owners to snip or ring hog snouts to prevent rooting, with impounding at owner expense.
Our business is placed with J 1 Greenough for final settlement. We warn all debtors to settle at once at his office in our store. No further time will be given. accounts not with officers may be viewed at our office by Feb. 9.
Daily shipment arrivals bring a large stock of goods of every description to G A Hippard, meeting customer demand with diverse merchandise.
Ryce & Co starts a 60 day sale to clear stock ahead of spring trade. Sprague prints go for 5 cents per yard and Lonsdale Bleached Muslin for 10 cents. Tycoon Reps wrappers bring 12 cents and felt skirts range from 75 to 100 cents.
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