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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1876
Page
5
Charles Dolson attends the Law School in Ann Arbor Michigan while Charles Chestnut and his mother return from the Centennial. Judge Scholfield spent the Sabbath at home and Bat returned again to Ottawa.
Il G Denzer offers seasonal bouquets as reports come in on four or five states voting next Tuesday. Pat Shannon and Deming of Terre Haute wager $1000 on Indiana governor result. Several leaders attend the Terre Haute Republican speaking event Saturday. The Paris and Danville Telegraph operates briskly with dispatches. Local bets, business plans, travels, and promotions fill the page with lively chatter from Cincinnati to Martinsville.
Hon John IR Eden and Judge J D Allan will attend the rally Saturday in Craig. Citizens are urged to bring baskets of provisions and enjoy the day in a festive community event.
Citizens including the Silver band travel to Terre Haute for a Republican rally. Local visits include Mrs Thayer now in town visiting relatives. Grand opening at W A Dukes promises fashionable items at low prices. Rev Hedges from M E Church visiting. Frost supports J L Ryan amid political chatter. A Chicago Times special notes Colorado leans Democrat. 120 Man Street offers endless stacks of clothing at low prices. Foster Bros ads promote active business. Democrat Soldiers of the Union meet in Indianapolis with references to Sigel Hancock and Hecker.
Bets on Blue Jeans win spread in the area with Blue Jeans supporters betting heavily while others doubt. A rumor of another county ticket circulated but lacked reliable sourcing. The convention reportedly occurred near Casey. W S Ryce & Co promotes a new ad in the issue. Den’s Dry Goods urges readers to inspect their large stock near the National House corner east.
The State Board of Equalization raises Clark county assessments with 17 percent for personal property 5 percent for lands and 9 percent for town lots Frost says Henry O Brown of Westfield recovered a lost valise from the railroad after leaving it in a car witnessing a noted transaction The remarks question if the recovery valued the valise.
The Methodist Annual Conference in session at Pars invites Marshall residents to hear one of their best teachers. George Barrett is expected to speak, with plans to arrange his Sabbath appearance next.
A Robinson group nominated E. C. Callahan for the Legislature but he accepted only if he could vote for Hayes. The Independents distanced themselves and will back J. L. Allison instead.
Advertisement notes that L Booth & Co selling Meeks Whire stock at low retire prices. It hints at new styles and urges readers to inspect goods before purchasing elsewhere. Promises next week’s ad will reveal current inventory and prices. The notice mentions T. C. McRea in connection with editorial affiliation of the New York Herald.
The Vandalia railroad offered 50 cent round trips to Terre Haute and back while charging 70 cents for Dem rally travel. A reader notes no big deal, since a sensible man avoids paying to hear the atheist Ingersoll. John R. Eden visited Crawford county and praised Democratic torch efforts, planning to address voters six miles south of town next Saturday at the pole. Biased talk claims Mr. Moore would not vote for Tilden, though he says he is a Democrat by letter and word of mouth. Milner and Cox advertise superior clothing stock west of Indianapolis, inviting buyers. Clint Bell and others head to the Indianapolis Democratic reunion, described as the largest political gathering, led by Hancock, Hooker, Palmer, Sigel. Mosby and Longstreet are elsewhere crafting speeches for Hayes.
Married last Sabbath evening at the brides mother Rev J S McCann united Dick Archer and Maudie Cook both of this city. The ceremony was very quiet with few relatives present and surprised local citizens. The groom earned a fine dowry of happiness and prosperity for their life together. Many thanks for a bountiful supply of choice cake.
Our citizen James D Gallagher is removing small buildings and junk to erect a large two story brick structure east of his current business. It will be 2.5 feet wide and 60 feet deep. Jos Montgomery is boss carpenter and Jim King will supervise brick work.
We visited Mr Charles Henry north of town and found him suffering from bronchitis. He spent the summer in Denver seeking a milder climate but has not improved much. He previously lost parts of both feet to freezing. He remains cheerful and speaks of a western trip. He is a telegrapher by profession and is regarded with sympathy and respect.
Lost between the Madison House and the Court House this morning a pearl gold mounted extension lead with jet chain. Found notices include a muddy wet baseball draw between Terre Haute Westerns and Rockets at Paris. Obituary notes the death of little Miume Holter aged young. Speech by Hon Ry Bishop at the Court House drew attention amid strong band music. Central Congregational Church meeting minutes list ministers present and adjournment.
A Robinson resident assures Marshall residents that he is not a traveling dentist but offers full dental services. He guarantees satisfaction on all contracts and will refund or rectify any unsatisfied work. He will be in the city the third Monday each month for a week or longer if needed.
The latest reliable remedy for rheumatism wounds and burns is Centaur Liniment in two kinds. The White Liniment serves the human family while the Yellow Centaur Liniment is for spavined lame and strained horses and animals.
A vintage advertisement extols Castoria as a pleasant and harmless remedy for children. It claims to expel worms, relieve wind colic, regulate bowels and stomach, and ease teething distress, presenting Castoria as a perfect substitute for Castor Oil for all ages.
The advertisement notes Seth Thomas and Asperian clocks offered at cost for sixty days at Bradshaws, with emphasis on affordability and selection for shoppers seeking timepieces.
Just received at the Boston Shoe Store a full line of Hats including late fall and winter styles. See the Tilden and JTrendricks Hayes and Wheeler campaign Hats. They are celebrated for style and quality. Martin & Greenough. 21-25-
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