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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1869
Page
3
Journal shows scattered times and locations with arrivals and departures. Entries include Evans and Taute listings with morning and evening times and an apparent Thursday date of June 10 1869. The legibility is partial leaving several unreadable codes and numbers.
The Hon J C Allen arrives to aid the North and South railroad interests. Sheriff plans to repair and repaint the Court House. Byron Dolson named City Marshal replacing L G Archer. Railroad work west of Marshall accelerates. Mrs F A Pearce rents part of her residence and a large garden. Henry Musgrove urged by radicals to carry Mississippi’s gubernatorial flag. H Denzer opens drug store alongside new supply of tie goods. McKeen Brothers awarded ties contract for I L, V & T railroad. A daily hack line from Marshall toward Terre Haute discussed. Temperance lecture at Methodist Church tonight with Mr Gregg as speaker. Wabash Valley Railroad directors meet. engineers near county line. Warning against Costar's medicines. Signs at Kester and Denzer sites painted without consent. Little Ned racehorse voyage to Springfield for a $1000 race against Kitty Klide. Strawberry Festival at Archer House leaves funds short for expenses.
The column reports mail routing mixups between Westfield and Terre Haute causing late deliveries. It covers contracts for Devereaux end road grading near Charleston road and remarks on local infrastructure and commerce including reaper sales, hardware stores, and improvements. It notes an excursion to York, hotel plans, a mouse story about Judge Archer, and promotion of White and Bonham theatrical tour plus an illustrated Western World publication.
The Saturday Evening Gazette debuts in Terre Haute by C. W. Brown and O. J. Smith, a 32 column weekly with strong markets coverage and competitive tone. Old Bill’s prank with a snake in a coat pocket ends with surprised reactions and a swearing departure. Wom. Walker drowns in the Wabash at Darwin amid a life of fits. Depot location debate for the St. L., V. & T. H. R. favors the Chicago road and civic welfare. Quiet election results announce nominees after a canvass in Whitehead’s office.
Town trustees convened at the Court House with all members present. The Police Magistrate James McCabe reported fines collected and filed. James B. Dolson was chosen as overseer of streets and alleys. A fine for selling intoxicating drinks by A H Kester was remitted. A committee was named to study calaboose costs. A special meeting approved a $300 appropriation to survey the Danville Parignse and Vincennes Railroad and ordered funding for a well sinking near the Public square.
On the 10th met at the bride’s mother residence the Rev Dean Andrews united Reese P. English of Terre Haute Indiana with Miss Lizzie F. Reed of this place. The notice adds local commentary about rivals and press work. Also mentions Isaac Figg of New York marrying I wna Bently of Darwin and Wm Lyonne marrying Mrs E. Hook of Darwin.
Local trader Riddie invites buyers to view a large stock of parasols and accessories at 151 Main St Terre Haute. No opening date given. patrons urged to visit for selection and prices.
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