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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1866
Page
3
A fragmented obituary honors a young man named Joas in Rhee wdalehs who died recently. It praises his diligence, ambition, and character while noting his work at a library and his pursuit of education, temperance, and public service.
Fragmentary transcription mentions Darius Lagdte Tor services as County Superintendent and a payment of 238 dollars for an item in 1865. It references terms and orders but lacks coherent narrative or dates.
The document lists 1865 property assessments and taxes with totals for land, cattle, merchandise, money and credits, and railroad property, plus district and county levies. A November 15 1866 certification by Clerk Briscoe accompanies, then a vivid 1863 Christmas overview describes holiday scenes in Marshall with dinners at Montgomery House and Dr Jennings home, and social gatherings at Jafets and Wilsons.
Last Saturday evening teachers of the district hosted a supper at Mrs Crane's residence for Directors and their wives. The gathering, filled with pleasant ladies and gentlemen, featured an extraordinary oyster soup and praise for the instructors guiding the rising generation.
A fragment reports temperatures dropping below freezing with notes about weather conditions and potential impact on activities. No full details or dates are provided.
A call invites all supporters to attend a mass meeting in Clark County to promote wealth growth, reduced taxes, higher produce prices, boosted business activity, and county development including a Terre Haute to St Louis railroad.
Public sale event on Saturday January 13 1865 with speeches by J Scholfield J Littlefield Rev D Andrews Col W Archer J I Allison Ed Harlan J Wilkin S Whitehead Wm Lindsey W L Dulaney and Capt J M P Howard chaired by John Stockell.
The text compares Clark County's past and present property valuations and tax burdens, noting a drop from about three million dollars to one and a half million. It cites Coles and Edgar counties investing in a rail road, seeking funds with limited success, and claims other counties increased wealth by subscribing to railroad stock and expanding taxable property to over twelve million dollars, with taxes not rising correspondingly.
A series of meetings at the Court House on Thursday the 4th led by Elders Bolton Sando and Wilson of the Church of God invites all. The Marshall Thespian Society debuts January 13 1866 with promising talent and high attendance expected. Marshall College opens its next term Monday for young men. Wim Kutman’s boot and shoe store offers custom made footwear at low prices and invites inquiries. Public examinations will be held monthly at Marshall offices on the last Saturday. applications not accepted other times.
The Eureka Lodge of I O C F announces a festival at the Montgomery House in Marshall on January 6 1866 at 1 PM with a general invitation to the fraternity. Committee members include Wm T Martin N B Devol J R Patten J M Harlow Hanasock and Bannister. Also a Terre Haute Union Clothing Store advertises a large stock for merchant tailoring with Mr Allen as cutter.
Report from Indianapolis notes Butterfield & Co at 76 East Market displays a large stock of pianos cabinet organs melodeans violins guitars and sheet music. The store offers low prices and attentive service inviting purchasers to visit or write.
A collection of social notes includes wedding announcements George B Burke and Charlotte E of Sullivan County Ind and Mannie wedding with Rev D Andrews. gifts of money provisions and clothing. buyers invited to visit Clark County shop. election day reminder for the 16th and a sales pitch from I. Claffelter with improvements in prices and bargains. affectionate best wishes to newlyweds and readers.
Allen Sackrider and James Welsh urge voters to understand proposed railroad stock and debt. They recount a talk with Chancey Rose who favors a line near Darwin and St Louis, noting high costs, bonds at eight percent interest, and the need for right of way and liberal subscriptions.
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