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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1876
Page
5
The item lists 50 ets to Paris and return for next Wednesday. It notes Rev. Mr. Davia recovering from sickness, prayer meetings at the M E F Church, and services at the Presbyterian Church next Sabbath. Mentions Mr. Hammond building opposite the German Church and local political activity with Cullum and James Gallagher.
Rev. Mr. Morgan of the Christian Church is not officiating there today yet he is a man of talent and liberal views. The church has employed part of his time and in any case everyone should hear him.
Community notes report Callahan's race draw, Frost and Matilda Fletcher campaigning for Hayes and Wheeler, Clint Bell speaking on Saturday, Judge Scholfield returning home, Wendling set to speak at Efarlan's Hall, and local commentary on Grant troops in South Carolina. Also mentions Miss Pfleeger visiting, a $400 alleged theft from a dead soldier, and urging Republican rally with a strong prediction of a large turnout.
Mrs Augusta Thalherm of six miles south of Marshall will sell valuable property at public sale on Friday November 3. Rare bargains likely for attendees.
The item reports Clark Hall of Darwin recovering after paralysis following a visit to the city. It notes Dr. Jumper’s involvement and Hall’s rapid improvement. It also mentions Clint Bell delivering a Democratic speech at Martinsville and towns weighing Tilden and Hendricks, with two elderly Martinsville residents indicating a switch from Republican ballots.
The Herald reports a partisan clash over voting times with Frost's party pushing for sunset voting. The Democracy plans to vote after sunset, claiming the North has no need for guns on election days. The piece suggests a political contest may hinge on which side finishes voting first at sunset.
On Saturday night William Beachout of Martinsville visited John Gardner four miles south of Darwin. During the night the two horses he had driven there were stolen from the stable. Beachout offers a liberal reward for information leading to their whereabouts.
Frosts Martinsville correspondent mocks Clint Bell described as a sham reformer who spoke to a small Martinsville audience Monday night. The piece notes Bell’s arrival Tuesday after the Herald’s print and mocks the reporter for alleged falsehoods. Henry Floyd and Miss C A Willard wed quietly that day. A Union soldier praises the woman who wore the blue and votes for Tilden, calling Frost’s claim a danger to honest government.
James Edwards of Clay county was near Charen's Station when his loaded old German musket exploded as he prepared to shoot. The blast mangled his left hand, requiring Dr. Jaynes to amputate his thumb and part of three fingers before he traveled home Sunday night.
Annie Tumey aged 19 died of typhoid fever on Monday October 23 at her parents home in Anderson township. She was highly regarded, with many friends in the county. A grand time is planned in Paris on Wednesday November 1 with Hendricks expected and half fare trains on the Danville line inviting Clark County residents to attend.
In a Herald item, Frost suggested forming a Republican Glee Club while a party leader countered with satirical songs. Frost says a glee club could fix the party troubles though privately admitting its poor state. He urges perseverance saying he has faced worse and kept going.
Col Thompson delivers a 2 12 hour address Tuesday evening praising Grant and denouncing Democrats. The crowd, though impressed by his oratory, feels the length overdone and hopes for fewer Radical speeches. He pays compliment to Hon D W Voorhees and is praised as a fine specimen of manhood.
The piece urges good moral character to sustain Grants administration and warns voters that supporting Ilaves keeps Grantism alive. It notes Rev. Obenshain’s first sermon at the M E Church on Paul and Appellis, praising his grace and predicting his dedication to his calling over politics. It mentions a large attendance despite rain and compliments his wife.
In a Tuesday speech at the Hall Col Thompson argued Tilden would secure electoral votes from the South and, with New York and Indiana, win the presidency. He warned he might not carry those states and urged readiness if defeat occurred. He noted Democrats outnumber Republicans in Ohio Indiana and West Virginia and claimed Vigo county backed the Colonel.
A Clark County attorney pledge rejects defending anyone known as a corruptionist in elections and assists prosecution. The note, dated Oct 20 1876, appeals to voters and predicts Samuel J. Tilden as president elect, urging change after harsh election results in Ohio Indiana and West Virginia.
Hoberg Root & Co expanded their store by removing walls and adding fifty by twenty feet to the east. The new department features elegant counters, carpet, glass, and marble top registers with silk goods, furs, cloaks, underwear, and colored dress fabrics. A dressing room for ladies and excellent light/ventilation accompany the upgrade.
Mr Campbell proprietor of City hotel and wagon yard announces he has fired up in fine style and will feed everybody for 25 cents per meal. Horses 25 cents per head. Call and price goods in old Bradshaw room for confirmation.
T H Janney has taken the agency for the Singer Lewin Machine and will keep a full assortment of machines parts attachments and needles on hand. Call when you need anything in that line. n27-3.
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