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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1876
Page
5
Citizens met at the Court House last Thursday to celebrate the nomination of Tilden and Hendricks. Orators praised the ticket as the best since Andrew Jackson. The Marshall Silver Band played as cheers filled the crowd, with forecasts of a strong Clark lead and an 800 vote majority anticipated.
The column catalogs patent cures and store pitches from Singer and City Drug Store, names residents like Mies Nanie Andrews and Miss Hattie Abby, notes marriages and illnesses, and reports on local travel and politics with Democratic events and a congressman visit. It mentions a 66 year old Mrs. Smith death, teachers hired, and a court House meeting.
Salt Lake dispatch reports Gen. Custor attacked a large Indian force along the Little Horn river. The assault ended with Custor’s army practically destroyed, more than 300 soldiers and 17 officers killed. Custor himself, two brothers, and several relatives were among the dead.
In a pointed message the local group states they can speak openly about Frost and claim widespread community awareness of their character. They pledge to stay truthful and challenge any insinuations while inviting scrutiny from the public.
A large gathering of about three thousand attendees filled the Martinsville celebration. Speeches were delivered by Hon. T. J. Golden of this place and Rev. E. Wilkin of Paris, receiving high praise from listeners. Many local citizens attended.
Mrs Harriet Wyrick died at her residence near this city on the 29th alt aged 68. She was described as an excellent kind generous hearted lady loved by all acquaintances. Survived by grown children and many relatives she was an exemplary church member and has gone to her reward.
The excerpt notes a very large crowd on the fourth at Terre with speakers Thompenn Carlton and Knox, read by Havens Prayer Byer and Dr Reed of the church. The event included speeches and a festive atmosphere, though the text is garbled.
Correspondents caution printing praise of non subscribers as the Messenger prints only subscribers. Robert Brown visits from Nebraska. former law student with Judge Scholfield and Cincinnati convention delegate. A former prosecutor falls from horse causing injury. moral about bridles. Readers urged to settle accounts with Wallace Archer for R. C. Prewett.
Dr St Clergy resident Nentiat of Robinson Illinois will visit Marshall next Friday July 7 prepared to do plate work in his line. He is highly recommended by Dr Burner and will stay about one week each month if advised. He will be at Dr Burners office south side of Public square.
Will Lockard promotes four splendid pictures for 25 cents each, a bargain vs 25 cents elsewhere, valid for several weeks or until his gem material stock is exhausted. Afterward a top artist will run the gallery and produce fine works plus all requested pieces.
A July Fourth celebration in Chrisman ended in a brutal stabbing after a free for all fight. William Holt attacked bystander Mat Rice with a knife, injuring him severely. Holt fled but officers are pursuing him as friends rally. Randall fell wounded amid the chaos while authorities seek calm.
A rustic itemizer reports rain dampening farmers and traders, concert success at Casey, new milliner curtains, and local business activity. George Ishior and Son plan shop additions while Dr. King builds a platform at his office. Church services Sunday and a basket meeting at Wesley Chapel are announced. bachelors seek social invitations.
Clark County Ills announces a four week Teachers Institute in Marshall starting July 17 with low tuition. L S Kilborn and L A Wallace join as instructors focusing on elementary branches primary instruction and science in schools. Boarding from 300 to 400 per week, tuition 300, applications to L A Wallace.
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