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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1879
Page
5
Dr Janes builds a new fence at his home. P D R R runs a freight business. Jake maintains his steady work at the case. Joe Allison serves as night clerk at the St Clair House in Terre Haute. Fruit crops look to be large. Perky Liston rents Mrs Andrews’ house and moves in.
A notice states a special meeting of the Cag Hes Board of Supervisors will be held next Monday to discuss pending matters. Attendees are urged to attend and participate in the session.
The Westfield Pantograph announces its first issue on the table with editor M. R. Baer sending success wishes to the publication.
This issue corrects earlier reporting stating that J. and H. Kester did not go to Arkapsus. The previous claim was a misinformed error and heeding updated information, the newspaper notes the authorship error.
L Warner visited Robinson Monday evening to review his clothing business. After adjournment Judge Smith toured York Martinsville Casey and nearby communities. The boss fishing party plans a mid month trip. Dar win has four physicians. Casey hosts temperance talks with Mrs Trego and Mrs TheEao addressing a large crowd and many pledges signed.
The circuit court was adjourned at noon Thursday. Judge Smith disposed of nearly every case on the docket. Mr Hi B Reep of Chicago spent several days in the city last week visiting his daughter and sister and is reported in excellent health.
Daily prayer meeting held at the Blue Ribbon headquarters from 8 a m to 4 p m invited to all attendees may participate in the hour long sessions throughout the day.
In Anderson township on April 24 1879 by N in Craig J P, Isaac Hall and Mary E Huffington both of this county were married.
G Brown of the Merchant Police shows off a fine new suit of policeman’s clothes with the look of two metropolitan officers.
Charles Sullivan circulates a petition in the third ward asking the city fathers to appoint him Marshal at the next meeting. He claims a majority of third ward votes will secure the appointment.
Samtel Schmachtenbarger prepares to build a large residence on the vacant lot between the Catholic church and the home of Dr. Rabb, signaling a new local development project in the neighborhood.
Mr Newman of this city has introduced a new useful machine for grinding the sickles of reapers and mowers. It is a nice machine.
A large number of residents visited the Welsh pond for fishing and reportedly caught about three fish in total.
The article notes optimistic reports on growing wheat and predicts the largest harvest in years if conditions hold. It mentions citizens planning urgent business trips to Terre Haute to visit Forepaughs circus and Pat Scivit beginning a stone front business house on his former barber shop site. Daniel Linn & Son add new crossings to improve routes from Grabenheimer's to Hippard's and Hippard's to Clark's corner, addressing long-standing needs.
Joan Swope of Oranges township has died after a long illness at about 55. She leaves many sorrowing friends.
Rev. E Wick of Paris will lecture before the Teachers Association Friday at 1 PM in the M E Church. The association has secured Mr Witkip to speak and all are invited to attend.
Aixs. PATTERSON of Milwaukee and Mrs. McMullen of Canada, mother of D. Y. and D.S. McMullen, are in the city visiting the former at her residence and will likely stay for some time.
Rev E Wilkin of Paris will address the Teachers Association Friday evening at the M E church. A temperance exercise will follow. Music will be good and the house is urged to be crowded.
A motion to sweep alleys was seconded by Brother Herald. The article cites a dirty alley behind the Messenger and Herald offices as an example of the problem.
A California woman renewing her Messenger subscription says a morning reading sparks a house row to decide who reads first. Witty toured the district last week promoting his Circuit Judge race prospects and is believed likely to join the three elected judges.
On next Sabbath at the Congregational church communion services follow the regular forenoon service conducted by Rev. Martyn. An evening service is scheduled for 7 45 sharp. The issue carries many readable Communications from Burns Archer the Worthy county treasurer but this issue is crowded.
Mr. O NeIl proprietor of the New York store began a trip Monday to buy a large stock of dry goods. When arrivals come in, a complete stock will be offered at the very lowest figures.
Clark County Agricultural Board members are asked to meet at Ham Sutton's office this city next Saturday May 3 at 1 p m to select directors arrange premium lists and other matters. Chester Handy lies dangerously ill at his sister Mrs Lawrence's, then Mr Handy died about 4 o'clock. He was about 55, born in the county and highly esteemed locally.
Personal mentions include S. B. Lake and wife from York visiting the city Monday. notes on Mrs. Trego the temperance worker. Charley Kester attending Westfield. funeral attendees for Samuel L. Peter in Martinsville. T. Speed Price taking over editorial duties from R. Talbot. Also reports on Dr Sa mVeEL Park locating in Atherton. Mrs Prevo’s illness. Sheriff Beadle and Marshal Neal transporting four burglars to Joliet. prisoners Charles Smith Hardin Keith and Charles McMahon.
Many thanks to Del Mason Gil and Tom Brown Willis Harmon and Ed Leslie comprising the Marshall string band for a delightful serenade one night last week. The band should be encouraged by our people and we will warrant a string band second to none in Southern Illinois.
Mat Chenoweth woke Monday night as loud cursing from the south part of town disrupted sleep. He says police should have abated the disturbance if he was within three miles of Darwin at the time.
Friends report Young Whitlock seriously ill with bronchitis and planning to leave the locality for Colorado. He may stop in Denver en route and stay there all summer if climate agrees, leaving the city soon.
Dovens and John Griffith operate a boot and shoe business near the St. Clair barroom in Terre Haute Indiana. They advertise to Clark county residents visiting the city to buy from a reliable firm with the best goods. An elderly man driving a buckboard wagon arrived in town Tuesday claiming to grind razors and knives for a livelihood. He is a cripple who says he has never drunk alcohol or used tobacco, has not worn a hat for 20 years, and enjoys good health.
The Express arrives five hours before other dailies, promising vigorous sales of the sterling paper. Major Smith earns credit for initiating the strong edition and distributing it to readers with notable energy.
The Herald reports Uncle Steve Archer nearly died Monday night after his horse spooked at the city. He was dragged a distance before freeing his foot from the stirrup and escaping with only bruises.
Reverend Regt A Mitchell of Kansas Station will preach at the Presbyterian church on Friday and Saturday night at 10 o clock. Communion services will be held in some church on the Sabbath.
Workmen removing the old crossing from Grabenheimer's to Hippard's killed a snake beneath the structure. It resembled a viper and may have been dropped from a boot by a previous owner.
A notice reports the death of William Cline, a highly regarded local citizen. It notes his recent visit to the office, printing work done, and subscription to the MagsENGER. He leaves a grieving family and is mourned by the community.
A one legged vagrant roaming the city on Wednesday harassed people and struck a brakeman at the P. and D. depot with a crutch. By-standers intervened and the man was removed west by city authorities.
On the 24th day of April 1879 at the residence of his parents W. R. and N. E. Lockard in this city of whooping cough died Robbie Lockard aged two years and four months. He was a bright child and much loved by his parents. The family extends thanks for the sympathy shown in their loss.
In this week’s paper marking Volume 15, the editor vows to improve the edition despite the delinquent tax list. The goal is to be a messenger of truth, advocating fairness and honesty, with a Democratic-leaning stance except for judicial offices where the emphasis is on the individual rather than politics.
Monday visit to Terre Naute records dinner at the Terre Haute House. Manager Mr. A Shaw oversees a well kept establishment catering to a high class of travelers. Clark County locals urged to patronize the house for value.
On Sabbath the 27th inst Mr Samuel Porter about 50 died in Wellsville Missouri of heart disease after only 15 minutes of illness. A M E church member he leaves a sorrowing wife and a young daughter. He was beloved in the county and his remains were buried at Martinsville Monday.
The recent Clark County circuit term finished in half the usual time, four days for Grand Jury and ten days for court, saving taxpayers and letting farmers return to fields. Judge Smith earns credit for efficiency and impartial, well grounded rulings, with strong public support anticipated in June vote.
Persons desiring custom clothing are advised to visit the Great Bankrupt Clothing Store and leave their measurements for a splendid fit.
A Casey Item about Robert arriving at Heaven's gate meeting Peter. Peter questions delay and sins as Robert explains he did not drink poison wine nor shed blood but harmed a spotless life to aid a disreputable figure, leading to his denial entry and a sad awakening.
A Marshall temperance festival held Tuesday evening at the M E church basement drew wide local participation. Citizens feasted on abundant desserts prepared by Marshall ladies then enjoyed music by Prof. Wallace and his singers. Judge Smith spoke briefly followed by Mrs. Trego. Proceeds totaled 16 dollars.
Ida May Shaw daughter of Benjamin and Anna Shaw died in Marshall township on April 20 from congestion at age nine. The obituary speaks of her cheerful nature and faith that May rests in Paradise. It cherishes her memory and notes the hope of eternal happiness beyond this life.
The county’s nicest cemetery hosts obituaries and prairie life notes. Mrs. Margaret Magill aged 63 widow of Wm Magill and sister of Silas Walter is buried there after the funeral on Monday the 29th. Elizabeth Blocksom marked her 74th birthday on the 19th and has lived on the prairie 84 years.
Local items report Mrs. Samuel Prevo’s illness and daily chores of soap making and gardening. Dr J D Mitchell visited the prairie earlier in the week. Lola Hatfield left for Jacksonville to resume studies. Voting place moved from York to West Union. Court actions noted with humor about circuit court. A church exists but rarely hosts preaching. Garbage burning is seen as spring signal. Corn planting may begin this week though early. Rat receipt sellers spread across the land and roosting chickens. Spring labor and changes fill the page. A domestic scene ends with a comic clash over a carpet and a six foot club. Walnut Prairie, April 29, 1879.
Casey community notes include a temperate sermon at the Presbyterian church, election results for the Town Board licensing, a marriage at M E Church, talk of the Mileford Herald moving to Casey, views on circuit judge candidates, a notice of Vallandigham Boyer leaving home, a Paris relocation for D O Martin, and a Boston Shoe Store advertisement.
Joseph Forbeck of Marshall Illinois displays a new water elevator pump that raises water with ease and purity. The device circulates water through a filter path, destroys insects in stagnant water, and costs little more than ordinary chain pumps. It is durable and simple, with local readers invited to inquire for details.
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