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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1877
Page
5
The week brings court sessions and sermons at M E church and Christian church with Sabbaths and protracted meetings in Livingston. Vendors advertise dry goods while townsfolk discuss wages, sugar crops, sickness, and a couple living together unwed.
A fragmented 19th century local column notes political rumors, local marriages, and business failures. It mentions Frost opposing reelection, Henry Den zer moving to Ander son Township to grow cabbage, Dr. Hinkle and Will McKean of Mattoon failing in grain trade, and ice blocking travel for a week. Clint Bell and Judge Griffith discussed as County Judge candidates. a glove gift to Mr Grabenheimer. a barter offer for chickens. New Jersey Legislature details. Congressman Golden. and a mammoth advertisement from W. S Ryce Co offering heavy stock reductions.
Mr Milam a respected Walnut Prairie resident dies Sabbath. Physicians suspect congestion of the lungs or spotted fever caused the death.
Report of a Saturday quake attributed to Frank Miller subterranean descent in Melrose. A four hour legal combat before Esq Gard with corn and mast fed lawyers ended with the stronger party slightly ahead by half an inch.
Ice on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers disrupts steamboats barges flatboats and coal boats destroying millions in property and delaying commerce across the waterways.
A Springfield paper proclaims Tilden elected, praising its own truth and influence while noting the issue includes quotations from its communications.
A country girl visited our office Saturday. she captivated Jake so completely that he has talked incoherently since. We admit that if we were forty years younger we would have found her beautiful.
Editorial urged willing residents to file their names and fees promptly for county or township positions, stressing that those who act first gain advantages in the upcoming election.
Nevada preacher Mr Holt has held meetings at the Christian church drawing many new adherents and several immersions. The ongoing revival will continue over the Sabbath while Terre Saute Journal suspends due to hard times. The Express Co purchased the material used for printing.
About eighty persons joined the church at Asbury Chapel north of Livingston as Rev. Obenshain of the Methodist church conducts a revival. The meeting continues with promises of great success.
The piece extols rising early and moderation while urging religious observance and exercise. It mocks Bob Ingersol as unlikely for the U S Senate, comparing him unfavorably due to atheism and inviting locals to view him as disreputable for federal office.
The secretary will issue membership tickets for one dollar to cover expenses of two dances. All subscribers must purchase tickets and pay the fee before Friday evening.
Pews at Beechers church sold for fifteen thousand dollars less than last year with some pieces going as low as fifty dollars. The Incigious creature drew fewer admirers than in prior years. Brooklyn congregations are moving to sever ties with Plymoth Church as part of a broader church distancing.
The Marshall Dancing Club met Monday night and organized with Edwin Harlan as President J P Greenough as Secretary and Treasurer. The first hop will be at Harlan's Hall Friday 8 PM to 12 AM. Members should pay one dollar by Sunday evening.
The first appearance of Charlie Rogers Troubadores drew a fair audience and high praise. Mattie Vickers impressed with songs and dances, promising a crowd if the company returns. R. Rogers says the troupe will visit again soon with notices in the Messenger.
The Argus notes three separate fights in Robinson on a single day caused by whisky. Authorities report disturbances at local venues and street clashes among patrons. No serious injuries listed, with police dispersals recorded throughout the afternoon and evening.
The Foster Brothers firm promotes itself as revolutionizing the dry goods trade and intends to monopolize the market. Their store remains crowded as shoppers seek the best bargains and value.
The article notes a four day stretch with ice and sleet making travel dangerous for people and animals. Boys amused themselves watching pedestrians slip and slide on the icy surface as it clung stubbornly to the ground.
A local column questions a doctor’s harsh critique of Dr Clendenning and references a sensational claim about a Rev Clendenning and a young woman. Bystander remarks follow the Herald reading, noting a diploma’s value versus reputation.
William Willson, a hunter in Missouri, returned last week with bear quarters as a trophy. A sample portion sold for 40 cents, but most of the meat was eaten by a dog and cat, which enjoyed it more than the writer could.
The piece argues there is no prospect of agreement between Tousen and the Senate committee on a rule for counting presidential electoral votes. It urges Congress to count votes as they have customarily been counted, claiming that only this will satisfy the people. It contrasts that approach with a feared Supreme Court driven outcome and mentions a harsh metaphor about Radical Judges. It concludes with unrelated stock market chatter about Bradshaw corner.
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