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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1879
Page
13
Dr Janes builds a residence fence while P D R R conducts a splen did freight business. Jake returns to work at his case and Joe Allison becomes night clerk at the St. Clair House in Terre Haute. Indications point to a large fruit crop and Perky Liston rents Mrs. Andrews’ house and moves in.
A special session of the CAG Hes Board of Supervisors is scheduled for next Monday to discuss urgent agenda items and likely public matters requiring board action.
The first number of the Westfield Pantograph is set on the table. M. R. Baer serves as editor and wishes success to the publication.
The note clarifies that J. and H. Kester did not go to Arkapsus as previously reported and acknowledges misinformation from last week.
L Warner visited Robinson Monday evening to review his clothing business. After adjournment Judge Smith toured York Martinsville Casey and other county towns. The boss fishing party plans an annual expedition mid month. Dar win has four physicians. Citizens urged to take pills and pay bills. Judge Smith and Mrs Trego spoke at Casey Friday on temperance and many signed the pledge.
The court adjourned at noon on Thursday last after Judge Smith disposed of almost every case on the docket. Chicago visitor Hi B. Reep spent several days in town last week visiting his daughter and sister and is reported in excellent health.
Prayer meeting held at the Blue Ribbon headquarters runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are invited to attend.
An Anderson township marriage on April 24 1879 performed by N in Craig J P joins Isaac Hall and Mary E Huffington both of this county.
G Brown, a merchant police officer, wears a fine new suit of policeman attire and seems to present the appearance of two metropolitan police officers.
Charles Sullivan circulates a third ward petition asking city fathers to appoint him marshal at the next meeting. He claims a majority of third ward votes support his appointment.
Samtel Schlachtenbarger prepares to build a sizable home on the vacant lot between the Catholic church and Dr. Rabb’s residence, signaling development in the neighborhood.
Mr Newman of this city has introduced a useful device for grinding the sickles of reapers and mowers. It is a nice machine.
A large number of residents visited the Welsh pond recently to fish and reportedly caught about three fish in total, showcasing modest success for the outing.
Reports praise the expanding wheat crop with talk of a record county harvest if favorable conditions prevail. Local citizens plan urgent trips to Terre Haute for Forepaughs circus, while Pat Scivit begins erecting a stone front business house replacing his barber shop. Daniel Linn & Son install key road crossings between Grabenheimer's and Hippard's and from Hippard's to Clark's corner, long needed.
Joan Swope of Oranges township died since the last issue at about 55 years of age leaving many sorrowing friends.
Rev. E Wick of Paris will lecture Friday evening at 1 p.m. in the M E church. The association has secured Mr Witkip to address them and all are invited to attend.
Aixs. Patterson of Milwaukee along with a sister and Mrs. McMullen of Canada, mother of D. Y. and D. S. McMullen, are visiting at Patterson’s residence and will likely stay for a period.
Rev E Wilkin of Paris will address the Teachers Association Friday evening at the M E church. A temperance exercise will follow. Promised crowd and good music.
The motion to clean the alleys is seconded by Brother Harold. The group cites several alleys as unsanitary and unsafe. A sample alley behind the Messenger and Herald offices is used to illustrate the condition.
A California lady renewing her subscription says the MESSENGER causes daily morning reading among all readers in the house. Magnate Witty toured the district's north last week, praising himself in the Circuit Judge race and may win one of three judges seats.
Communion services will be held after the regular forenoon service led by Rev. Martyn, with an evening service at 7 45 prompted. The issue also mentions a long Personal Mention by Burns Archer containing many communications and other matters crowded out of this issue.
Mr. O Neill proprietor of the New York store started east on Monday to buy a large stock of dry goods. When goods arrive a complete stock will be sold at the lowest figures.
Clark County Agricultural Board members are asked to meet at Ham Sutton's office in this city on Saturday May 3 at 1 o clock to select directors arrange premium lists and other matters. Chester Handy lies dangerously ill at his sister Mrs Lawrence's in this city. He died about 4 o clock with his wife present and children away at their West Union farm. He was about 55 born in the county and well esteemed.
Personal notes report residents and visitors in York including 8. B Lake and wife. Mrs Trego the temperance worker at Westfield. Charley Kester attending Westfield school. funeral attendance for Samuel L. Peter at Martinsville. T Speed Price takes over Robinson Constitution editorial duties. Henry Prevo visiting and subscribing. N S McKeen and family from East St. Louis to Terre Haute for a brother’s death. G Brown loses police badge. Dr Savent Park locates at Atherton. Samuel Prevo and J A Mitchell visiting. sheriff Beadle and Marshal Neal transporting four prisoners to Joliet for burglary. names include Charles Smith, Hardin, Keith, Charles McMahon.
Thanks are offered to Del. Mason Gil and Tom Brown Willis Harmon and Ed Leslie for a debtful serenade last week. The Marshall string band is encouraged and promised to become second to none in Southern Illinois.
A resident named Mat Chenoweth woke Monday evening to loud cussing in the south part of town. He grew so nervous he could not sleep, and suggested police would have intervened if he were within three miles of town at the time.
The community notes that their esteemed friend Young Whitlock is seriously ill with bronchitis and plans to travel to Colorado this Saturday or Monday. He may stop in Denver, hoping the climate aids his health, and could remain there all summer.
Dovens and John Griffith run a boot and shoe business near the St. Clair barroom in Terre Haute Indiana, drawing Clark County residents with claims of selling only high quality goods. An elderly man driving a buckboard with a jockey jack behind joined a pedestrian load this Tuesday and described a livelihood grinding razors and knives, noting he is a lifelong non drinker and non user of tobacco, has not worn a hat in 20 years and remains in good health.
The Express reaches readers in the early morning five hours ahead of rivals. Major Smith receives credit for enterprise and efforts to publish a vigorous paper and distribute it to the public.
The Herald reports Uncle Steve Archer had a dangerous brush with a horse Monday evening last week. After alighting at home his foot caught in the stirrup, the horse bolted to the stable, kicking him as it went, dragging him for a distance before he freed his foot and escaped with only bruises.
Rev Regt A Mitchell of Kansas Station will preach in the Presbyterian church on Friday and Saturday nights at 10 oclock. There will be communion services in some church on Sabbath.
Workmen removing the old crossing from Grabenheimer's to Hippard's killed a snake found beneath the structure. It resembled a viper, suggesting someone may have dropped it from a boot while transporting it.
Our paper notes the death of William Cline a valued friend and longtime contributor. He recently visited the office to print and subscribe before he died leaving behind a grieving family.
A one legged vagrant roamed the city on Wednesday hitting and abusing people. He struck a brakeman at the P. and D. depot with a crutch on the hand, and bystanders helped prevent further harm. City authorities sent him west.
Cup. On the 24th day of April, 1879, at the residence of the parents in this city, of whooping cough, little Robbie, son of W. R. and N. E. Lockard, aged two years and four months. He was a bright, interesting child, adored by his parents, but God called him home. The parents have the sympathy of all in this loss of their darling Robbie.
The paper announces volume 15 with a delinquent tax list and promises a reader friendly edition. It pledges to be a messenger of truth, fair in coverage, and to advocate honest, competent Democrats for office except in judicial posts where the candidate is the nonpolitical choice.
Monday visit to Terre Haute House in Terre Haute revealed Stagever thriving under Manager A Shaw. The dining room offered ample fare. staff kept the place neat and tidy, attracting the best class of travelers. Clark County residents urged to patronize the house to get full value for their money.
On Sunday the 27th Mr Samuel Porter aged about 50 died of heart disease in Wellsville Missouri after only 15 minutes illness He belonged to the M E church and leaves a sorrowing wife and a young daughter Funeral services were held at Martinsville with burial Monday in Martinsville His friends in the county mourn his loss and reflect on being prepared for the day or hour of death
The Circuit court shortened its term with four days for Grand Jury and ten days total, saving taxpayers in Clark county. Farmers could return home to plow corn, while Judge Smith earned praise for energy, legal skill, and impartiality, with expectations of a strong June vote.
PersonS desiring clothes made to order are invited to call at the Great Bankrupt Clothing Store and leave their measurements for a splendid fit.
The poem recalls Robert at Heaven's gate confronted by Peter. Peter questions his past deeds with ironic tests while Robert maintains he did no grave sins yet admits a stained life. Peter denies him entry and casts him from Heaven as Bob wakes desolate.
Marshall citizens recall a Tuesday evening temperance festival at the M E church basement. Ladies prepared lavish foods, Prof Wallace and singers performed, Judge Smith spoke, Mrs Trego spoke, and proceeds totaled 16 dollars. A strong sense of unity and satisfaction pervaded the event.
Ida May Shaw daughter of Benjamin and Anna Shaw died in Marshall township on April 20 from congestion at age nine. The child was bright and friendly, often greeting friends with a smile. The family notes May rests in the grave yard on the hill with belief her soul is at peace in Paradise.
Mrs. Margaret Magill 63 sister of Silas Walter and widow of Wm Magill was buried Monday at the county cemetery. Mrs. Elizabeth Blocksom celebrated her 74th birthday on the 19th and has lived on the prairie 84 years, remaining the last of the old settlers. Visitors included Mrs. J D Mitchell Terre Haute, Mrs. Nan Welsh Paris, and Miss Jennie Marvin Marshall. A farm hand on a riding plow paused to dream of another trade.
Local items report Mrs. Samuel Prevo ill and J D Mitchell visiting the prairie. Lola Hatfield leaves for Jacksonville to study. Voting place move from York to West Union is decided. Community humor and spring chores color the week.
The Casey community reports C C Pomeroy delivers a temperate address at the Presbyterian church to a large audience. Town Board leans four for license and two against in village election. Albert Richardson and Mary Shuler wed with Rev. Pottle officiating. Madam Rumor hints Mileford Herald may move to Casey. Voters favor Major Wilkin and O B Ficklin for circuit judges in June. Phillip L Boyer warns of no debts after son Vallandigham Boyer leaves home. D O Martin relocates to Paris and opens WB full line of fresh goods. Boston Shoe Store advertises boots and shoes.
Joseph Forbeck of Marshall Illinois exhibits a water elevator pump that raises water with ease and volume. The unit circulates water through a purification loop destroying insects in stagnant water and costs little more than ordinary chain pumps. For details contact Joseph Forbeck Marshall Illinois.
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