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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1875
Page
5
Corn sells for 35c a wagon while pine lumber and shin gies move in large quantities. Judge Decius attends court in Prairie City as merchants report strong hardware sales and a growing sewing machine craze. Missives note visitors from Shelby County and Ohio, a new Sherman House proprietorship, and a thriving business climate in eastern Tilinola with growing wheat and shifting shingles rules.
Henry Gasaway praises Martinaville artist Henry Gasaway calls Clark residents to note poster alerts for Isang Miller to auction on a Wednesday 17th. Judge Tower health declines living on sand. Judge Tower moves with care. R L Dulaney prepping rock foundation for large corner brick building project. Wm Harlan reports 16 pigs from his son. Dr McCloud comments on remarks. A pork packing house proposed for local gain. Two match-makers accused of neglect. Weddings scarce. cold weather may increase unions. Updegraff, now Nodaway Mo legislator, visits town in good health. L Booth and J Kester feed many fine hogs at brick mill for future sale profits. RN Houghton active grand juror and Westfield drug merchant. He stores essential items with town.
James Osborn gave a birthday dinner Monday with about 25 to 30 relatives attending. The event featured ample roast turkeys and chickens and was described as a splendid repast. Reverend Slagle offered an interesting discourse at the M E Church Sabbath evening from the text The spirit and the bride say come. The audience room was crowded and Miss Mollie Huston played the organ.
A Granger gathering is planned for next Saturday evening at Clapboard School House with speeches by Eldridge Lewis N Traviolia M Kuykendall and others. Local correspondents are tardy so the paper relies on the local department and asks for reports by Tuesday mail at latest.
A local observer notes one farmer raised 75 large potatoes in a season and another reports a yield of one bushel per eight hills. The regional potato crop appears unusually prolific and healthy this year.
The page mentions Harvey King returning to O Fallen after a visit, praising his character. It notes readers must pay for The Messenger or miss future issues. The Star Band of Hope met at Congregational church with good attendance and performances. A court scene lists ex congressmen and judges, including O B Ficklin and Justin Harlan. The Little Giant Mill advertises high quality flour and wholesome products with thanks to the family.
The M. E. social plans a supper at Valentino King’s residence on Friday evening the 19th. Refreshments include biscuits butter ham pickles and coffee. Admission is 25 cents per couple or 15 cents for a single attendee. A lively time is promised.
A young daughter of Dr. Jaynes visited our sanctum this morning presenting a two dollar bill and requesting the Missonager be left at their residence. Such visits from young ladies are appreciated and others are urged to follow suit.
L Warner and Co advertise as cheap as the cheapest with a large stock in Terre Haute and invite trial. Methodist Mite Society met Friday at Mrs Pritchards residence for a well attended evening with successful charades and over 3 dollars in proceeds. WT Adams ordered The Messenger to Nelson Ind where he teaches near his youth. William shows improved health and spirits.
The note reiterates that the Messenger will not be sent unless paid for and warns that readers who request delivery and then leave without paying must either settle or stop receiving the paper.
The Messenger notes three upcoming weddings in the North South and West parts of the city sourced from veteran match makers. The piece hints readers may object if details were confirmed.
A runaway Monday evening bruised N Shaffner seriously and unsettled the crowd. The party, of Darwin, was heading east when the incident occurred. Tom Files, of Darwin, was jolted as his team ran between Jar win and Terre Haute.
A Sherman gathering on Sabbath eve promised oysters and good things but was ruined by uncontrollable circumstances. Distinguished attendees included Congressman Eden and Hon. O. B. Ficklin with Hon. T. R. Young and M. O. Frost, among others. the reporter called the repast magnificently stupendous.
A Monday dog trial filled the courthouse with lawyers and spectators debating a cheap, possibly fraudulent batch of dogs. Marshall can supply one hundred dogs at ten cents per dozen, raising concerns buyers will be cheated. Local doggeries report strong business supplying dogs in various colors.
Saturday last Dr. Jaynes assisted by Drs. Birch and Baker performed a neck tumor removal weighing ten to twelve ounces from Mrs. J. B. King. The patient is recovering, described as having parted with her unwelcome guest. Also noted is the death of Margaret Ann Dougherty at 38 years nine months after consumption, mourned by family and church, with interment in Paris.
The Gazette covers a Salem Indiana visit by Senator Booth and kin including Walter, Mary, and Lyman. A Lafayette soldier named Winton F Adams, recently wounded, recounts his injuries with humor and letters of introduction from Logan. The paper notes talk of forming a Clark County stack company to control county fairs, urging early meetings and stock subscriptions from fifty men.
Eight miles southeast of town the residence of Mr Clapp was struck by lightning. Eliza A McClure died in the incident. Mrs McClure and Mrs Clapp were injured but survived. The tragedy was reported from Gainesville Gazette with community sympathy noted.
Terre Haute's Sycamores led the Rockets of Marshall 11 to 9 after seven innings on Tuesday afternoon. Ganey refused to continue due to darkness, leaving the final outcome undecided by umpire Frank Miller. Crowds enjoyed solid plays including Janney's long centerfield hit and a sharp Rockets double play.
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