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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1876
Page
5
Winter hardships hit the poor while wheat stands good. The Mayor of Turtleville visits, doctors idle, and whiskey brisk in cold weather. Voters discuss independents, Wells wins 189 votes for Sheriff, and Ott Gray seen at Martinsville court. Reports note sermons, new sidewalks, a courthouse crossing need, and local business updates.
Effingham Democrat notes N P Robinson a former townsman and young lawyer has won a seat in the state legislature. The report praises his talent and predicts he will make a name in the body.
Gorham Wilson Dempster and Quick depart from this city last Monday bound for Atkinsow to hunt bear and deer. They plan to be away about two months, while local notes mention other visitors and sermons. Dr J. B. Mrantz and Jammy may have returned from the Centennial and East, Rev. John Tansey will preach at the MI Church next Sabbath, and Tuesday brought cold rain with heavy maps of life at the polls.
Obituary notes the death near McKeen and mentions a baby’s brief passing. The issue calls for active local correspondents across the county and imagines female correspondents. It reports a fifth wedding anniversary, a gift of a Supreme Court case, and social supper. it discusses ministerial virtue, earnestness, and moral power, urging faithful living and careful example.
A complete 14 volume set of Charles Dickens works is offered uniformly bound for 14 dollars at Young Whitlocks in OW. The listing emphasizes a bundled sale price and the availability of the full series.
Auction notices advertise Trask selling jewelry watches clocks diamonds and solid silver plus a large cloak stock in Marshall listing locations such as Math'e Park and city areas. Also dissolution notice for Campbell Stewart and local merchants offer goods and meals at City Hotel with 25 cent meals and 25 cent horse board.
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