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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1875
Page
6
Numerous townspeople are noted. James C. Robinson and Judge Archer attend court and Judge Scholfield returns healthy from Ottawa. Congressman Eden and Lyman King are seen in town. many rail and market items are discussed. Thanksgiving on November 25. pork prices rise with hog shortages. local auctions enliven street life.
A collage of brief items reports brick work finishing on Corham extension, Bal sley carpenters at work, and praise for Capt. James W Anderson's public conveyances. Short mentions include Billy Besser of Vermilion, visitors from Homer Illinois, Mrs Manley and daughter Mattie, a runaway team driven by John Cork, fancy furniture at McCan’s room, and a schoolhouse project at Ulapboard. Rumors of pugilistic exercises at Castle Fin on election day and Grant’s war talk with Spain appear in a satirical local column.
The piece notes Dr. Jaynes as a capable physician and respected citizen in York. It mentions Mr. Hawley attending court, Mr Heiss as a capable candidate for Congress, and advises proper conduct at church. It also jokes about politics, debts, and local rumors involving Professor Harmon and a disputed professional property.
Richard Fulley plans to leave the Madison house to take possession of the old Marshall house while Mr Means of Melrose occupies part of the Madison property. The article notes election turmoil with money and whiskey used, and expresses disapproval of such methods. It also mentions Tom Alligon Jr visiting the city and Jo Adams conducting business at Adams Gallery on Main Street.
Dr Yeley of our county now based in Prairieton Indiana earns praise for medical skill and service. Tra Parcels aged 70 has daily mail runs Westfield to Ashmore twelve years, a model of duty. Election talk notes greenback prospects and party results in several states. Mentions Missinquinick seed giveaway and praise for Frost and John Littlefield. Payne and Harlan’s new mill opens with flour and feed flow, praised for quality and efficiency.
Elder Davies of the M OB Church preached at 11 with a fair audience and at night to a house full to overflowing. He spoke without notes, delivering a logical and devotional sermon on I am not ashamed of the gospel and Lord remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. Music by Mrs Belt on piano and Prof. Wallace leading singing.
Circuit Court convened Monday at 1 o clock with Judge Davis on the bench and Clerk Davidson and Sheriff Bartlett on duty. The docket lists lawyers from Charleston Springfield Effingham Jasper and local practitioners. The session focuses on motions with limited trials anticipated, and a brief note on ladies fashions arriving at GPAY Hippard's.
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