Local News In Marshall City Highlights Trades And Trials
Daily notes from Marshall include Mr. Wilson and Roy Cook visiting while D.D. Dolt and W. T. Mar fished for chubs. Dr. Jennings treats John Dolan, Mrs Reynolds offers cheap goods and new jewelry store openings, and improvements rise as Dr. Bradley plans a large residence near the Christian Church. Mail delays torment residents and Terre Haute sending errors prompt action.
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Bradley
Christian Church
Weather and community notes ripple through Marshall county
High waters and heavy rains damage farms along the river and bottoms. Reports from Clark County note wheat prospects poor. Rev Slagle conducts meetings in Edingham for Elder Davies. Graces aids the poor. a children’s concert at the Presbyterian Church succeeds. Will Archer promoted to Sabbath School Superintendent in Kuttawa. Local trials include probate and circuit court sessions with Judge Harlan.
William Liddsey Named Republican Candidate
The paper identifies William Liddsey as the Republican candidate for Representative and notes that if every Republican voter casts three votes for him he will win. It praises him as a clever gentleman and the best material they have, even comparing him favorably to a Democrat aside from politics.
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William Liddsey
Wool Growers Ad From L Booth & Co
To Wool Growers L Booth & Co will run the wool factory in this place to the glory of Marshall and the good of the wool growing community. Bring your wool to them if you want every cent it is worth. They will pay the highest market price and will furnish cloth that will last till the next Centennial.
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L. Booth & Co
Jwool
Marshall
Sabbath School Picnic on Mill Creek Beach
Maj Wilkin and S G Murray piloted carriages to Mill Creek near Gideon’s Mill for a Sabbath School outing. About thirty five children aged 8 to 14 joined the beach meal, described as healthful and enjoyable and urged for all to partake.
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Maj. Wilkin
S. G. Murray
Mill Creek
Gzideon
The National at l’erre Haute Promotes Comfort and Service
The National at l erre Haute is advertised as the favorite resort for travelers. It is centrally located with well staffed departments, clean rooms, and appetizing meals by top cooks. Guests are described as feeling at home.
Green Held on Assault With Deadly Weapon Charge
A man named Green was brought to our city by Mr. Gray of York under arrest for assault with a deadly weapon. Gray presented marks from the arrest and appeared determined, showing insistence and readiness during the scene.
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Green
Our City
Gray
York
Pérate Dlane
Unclear OCR note on Robertson week and missing details
The fragment mentions a failure at Robertson that week and a restaurant and emery of Charles Kittle on the south side closed for the bond or creditors. It notes Kittle left between two dawn and has not been heard since. His family remains, with mention of possible divorce proceedings.
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Robinson
Charles Kittle
Kittle
Beecher scandal dramatized at Effingham debut
The Beecher scandal drama opened in Effingham on March 23 with a small audience due to bad weather. Critics say the acting was solid though the lead actor drifts toward Beecher’s style. Local news notes smallpox in the town, visits to Casey and the National hotel, California travelers Roy Cook and spouse, Dr Williams’s recovery, and regional crop forecasts.
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Beecher
Effingham
Woodhull
Moulton
Casey
Peters
National
Choicast Vianla
Iandiord
Poplar
Roy Cook
California
Golden State
Dr. Williams
Ilo
Illinios
Furgeson
Poem fragment titled Splinters in Effingham hotel tale
A fragmented poem thought to be by Splinters appears in the Terre Haute Sunday Express. It recounts a scandal involving a find er of Pearl and an innocent girl in an Effingham hotel and critiques the syndicate and hypocrites.
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Terre Haute
Efingbash
Peng
Effingham
Mary Ann
Pearl
San
Eminghan
Run Aledge
J.T. G
Bine Wih
Edinghany
Etlughuin
Efingham
Express
Fourth of July preparations in Marshall for celebration
Arrangements are under way in Marshall for the Fourth of July with Klines Grove prepared, two bands secured, a centenarian to read the Declaration of Independence and another to offer prayer. Water and eating stands will be available, and large bills and programs will be distributed this week. A hunting and fishing expedition commences Tuesday, with a list of town leaders and officials headed by a mayor and other officers expected to be away about five days.
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Marshall
Johnson Township
H. Sutton
Wils Harlan
Will Greenough
Lute Archer
Cork
C. Greenough
Dell Clark
W. Wilkin F. Janney
C. Littlefield
Walt Bartlett
W. Cole
Miler
Strayed Mare Advertised for Return and Reward
A mare strayed from the subscriber on May 10 1876 near Auburn. The four year old mare stands 15 1 2 hands, has white markings on the forehead and left hind foot, a lump on the left leg, and saddle marks. A liberty reward is offered for return to T. Metghilde at Stimson opposite Madison House. The notice mentions local race headquarters and a display of durable designs, including Queensware and Seth Thomas clocks at low prices.
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Auburn
T. Mteghilde
Stimson
theyMadison House
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Shan. Wilson
Roy Cook O
W. H. Bradshaws
Dr. Jimpes
Central Hotel
Eflogham
D.D. Dolt
W. T. Mar
W.H. Brashaw
John M. Argher
Gus Marks
Mellie Kilborn
Singer
Duke
John Dolan
Dr. Jennings
M.O.F
Lindsey
Reynolds
Vern Payne Gon
Young Whitlock
Vern
BR. L. Dulaney
B. Gilmer
Tapis
Vest
G.a.hippard
Edward L'Hote
Sherman House
Foster Brothers Great Dry Goods Emporium
MD. Rsady
Slagle
Emingham
Davies
Baltimore
Percena
Harlan
Seasion
S. S. Whitehead
Dell Clarks
Saj
Janes
Will Archér Hvs
Kuttawa, Ky
Will
Marshall and Vicinity
E. J
Adame
Canegie
Franklin
Hutsonville
Argus
Court House
Warner
One Price
Martinsville
Ill
Teuton
Board of Distress
Depnis Housh
Tittle Ponti
Milingham
Vo.s
Seth Thomas
W. H. Bradsaws
New York
St. Louis
Grenadines
Tust
Pergalels
Mark
Businee
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