29 Mar 1877
Page 6
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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1877
Page
6
Local tidbits report political contests for Township Supervisor in Wabash and nearby races in Clark County, arrests for horse theft and harness theft, shop closures and openings, remodeling at Caughlin corner, mill activity at Little Giant Mills, and upcoming elections while noting changes in barber shops and millinery openings.
A York marriage bonds James L Bradbery to Mary M Hamill at Miss Hamill’s residence with Rev G F Davis officiating. An annual Sacramental Meeting is announced at the Presbyterian church with a preparatory session and Bible study. A report on D Y McMullen’s brick flouring mill sale is questioned by the parties involved. Flowers and seeds promote mail order catalogs from Marblehead Massachusetts. A rise in loafers noted as citizens claim idleness. Archer and wife travel to Kuttawa Kentucky amid Mr Archer’s business engagement.
A lengthy article about Dan Miller's Grocery House in Terre Haute is omitted in this issue due to space but will be continued in the next edition.
Ben Cox of Huiman and Cox runs competition away from Marshall. No groceries or liquors sold there but by him. The scramble for office from foreign missions to constable is unprecedented as hard times bite. The public tent is convenient to auction when needed.
A Boston store displays a new spring show case emphasizing style quality and price. The advert urges voting for Wm. Whaley for Congressman, reflecting a local political tie-in with the retail promotion.
The Sherman House sign is being repainted with new letters by the Boston Shoe Store artist. A dead child was found in Casey with a coroner's verdict of foul play. Sheriff Flood reportedly went to Casey to arrest the mother, and the writer calls for the father’s arrest if found.
The month brings extreme cold rain snow and mud with higher death tolls than any other month. Talk of a Jo Bradley memorial appears in the city, while Mr Keltey lies seriously ill at Major Wilkin’s house after marrying Ella Constable. A death notice hints at a burial in New York today.
Tuesday last undertaker Harlan married John Baker of upper Big Creek and old Mr Crail of Auburn. Citizens favor Darius Legore for another term as Police Magistrate. Grayville Railroad will end at Charleston, not Mattoon. Judge Dicius seeks injunction over bonds. B R Johnson & Co to reopen with dry goods and carpets. Mill Creek bridge on the Paris and Danville railroad deemed dangerous after a storm but trains run on time. Prof Kilburn to open teacher training at the college May 16. A whisky tale and a Catholic church fair at Harlas Hall April 2–3 to fund debt relief.
D O Martin announces the largest spring stock of boots and shoes ever shown in the city. Trippy offers a mammoth stock and praiseworthy goods. Visit and inspect the display.
A scathing accusation letter names M O Frost as a debauchee who abducted a child, seduced a minor, and faces removal from church, post office, and Marshall. The piece calls for his confinement in Illinois State Prison and ultimate social expulsion.
A note of thanks to friends who contributed to the commemoration of a twenty year marriage anniversary. The message expresses growing appreciation and cherished memories as years pass.
The piece notes Prof. J. Payne of Indiana set for a Baptist Church concert in Clarksville next Saturday night, while in Martinsville Hiram M. Cooper and Miss Marnie L. Rogers joined in marriage at 7 o clock this morning. It also discusses political infighting around John Archer Nin Craig and local temperance scorn.
Died at her residence in Darwin township aged 56. Born in Darwin she was a Methodist and leaves four daughters and many friends to mourn. A prayerful tribute recalls two sisters lost in five weeks and hopes for solace in faith and the afterlife. Vote for William Whaley for Con.
The Casey Times criticizes the Herald for its continued attack on county officials, praising the officials as prominent men whose characters have remained above reproach and noting they have not faced indictments or church discipline for moral conduct.
The article highlights Ryce and Walmsly of Terre Haute boasting a vast carpet and house furnishing store. An invited reader tour impressed with the building's size and the claim that prices rival those in Cincinnati or St Louis, urging residents to visit for spring purchases.
Crowded celebration at Prof. Kilburns marked his crystal wedding with gifts of china and glassware from scholars and citizens. Miss Hattie Knowlton injured by a pet squirrel while leaving the schoolhouse area. physician treated the bite and scratches. A partisan wartime style note follows urging support for the current Supervisor, condemning an opposing candidate as untrustworthy.
A contested board session pits Frost against Nin Craig and J M Archer accusing them of wasting public funds. Witnesses testified the wood bill was worth 2 50 per cord after considering measurement and quality. Archer voted to approve the bill amid calls of mismanagement and reform rhetoric.
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