30 Mar 1876
Page 6
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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1876
Page
6
April notices report another marriage in Marshall while AMA and ward races shape local politics. Town talks mention prisoners in county jail, harsh roads, wood demand, a schoolhouse project, and moves of residents as health and weather create daily chatter.
James Plastere, 83, is improving per Dr. Bradley. Sheriff Bartlett gains favor as hotel keeper with several boarders. Westfield Township Republicans back Jones for prosecutor. Dr Davies to give temperance address at M E Church with notice. Wm Lockard adds a story to Larkin Guess house. Undertaker Harlan reports funeral for Mrs Parker of upper Big Creek aged 90. D H Heimer, aged citizen, is seriously ill. Dr Prewett doubts recovery. Ryce & Co advertise bottom prices, oldest Terre Haute firm. Weather yields rain snow ice mud wind. readers urged to consider county and township office candidates. Mrs Graves read a sermon at Congregational Church. Frank Jeffers independent sheriff candidate. Benallack renominated as supervisor. W N Stimson moved grocery to Moyers brick. Mike Gayheart opened bakery confectionery at old Jacob Rhee stand. Presbyterians Darwin Walnut Prairie to hold reunion for 45th anniversary July 1-2. many survivors expected. Plans to list many township office hopefuls, mostly greenbacks. Four Darwin township men jailed for theft amid hard times and unemployment. Repair Zion waste places. ward off bats and owls for Lords people. Ministers begin meeting at Presbyterian church Tuesday evening, continuing Sabbath. Jennie Patten returns from Normal at Terre Haute. friend Miss Boyd noted for charm. Paris Gazette reports Harry Johnson trial verdict for murder of step son Jacob Redman. jury convicts and recommends death.
Tuesday morning repairs delay the Danville railroad dump while J C Bryan Co calls debts due. The spring election and Democratic primary approach, with tips on ballot placement. Mrs Kate Fige's death mourned. a spelling match talk. township Republican convention ongoing with disputes over Frost and Harlan. Republicans plan activity to beat a rival by 600 votes.
An advertisement from the Iron Front promotes a range of cleaning tools including dusters, shoe counters, scrub brushes, and horse brushes offered at 50tf.
The Marshall Odd Fellows announce a big April 26 event with strong attendance promised from neighboring lodges. A grand supper at the Methodist church will be elaborate and costly to ensure a complete success. Prof Kilburn leads the local schools with recent college examinations showing student progress and strong teaching. Roseman and Borsum advertise large stock and low prices on piece goods in Terre Haute with skilled craftsmen. Cookin and Barlee Rioveks advertised at Win Martin's store.
Samuel Elliot of Wabash and Clementina Epperson of Jasper County were married on March 30 1876 at the residence of D J Davis by P Sla gle.
Communicated that John M. Archer is the man for Supervisor of Marshall township and pledged to serve constituents. He supports building a bridge over Big Creek on the Chicago road.
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