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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1876
Page
5
New corn sells at 40 cents as readers hear of local store additions and residents on sick lists. Alex Mann of Paris, Abe Wright of Kentucky, and others visit the city. The Vandalia trains run crowded. Vigo county fair is underway with trotting and pacing events.
Thomas Kain of Allegany City Pennsylvania died after a railroad accident near the Vandalia depot in Marshall Illinois. He lay intoxicated beside the track when a train passed crushing his leg and later died from amputation shock. Coroners jury fault none of the railroad and note whiskey contributed to the tragedy.
Frost reports a Jackass exhibit at the Grand Pacific Chicago last week. A large stock of ladies and gentlemen’s underwear opened at the Singer Store this morning. W T Martin left for Cincinnati to buy a large hardware stock for fall and winter trade.
P H Bradbury of Robinson, a rising young lawyer, visited the city last week. Cooper and Cary attendees at Terre Haute gave enthusiastic reports. Ott Gray of Martinsville notes solid business at the Nichols House. Casey undertaker sent nine coffins in one day, an epidemic-like tally. A picnic near the old Fox farm saw a rough knockdown among several. Only three of Lincoln’s Cabinet officers survive, two supporting Tilden and Hendricks. The Messenger claims circulation about half of the Herald. Vis Vitee contains no quinine or arsenic. Stephen Decatur Quick is installing walnut front frames for R L Dulaney’s building in Terre Haute. Rev P Slagle is in Humbolt, IL, for a minister’s trial. unclear if charged. A few lines note a hidden sin and a jumble of names and phrases, with one Maggie among the Doctor’s party and plans to return West Monday.
Clint Bell speaks at York tomorrow evening on the state of political parties. He is described as a good speaker who will interest all who hear him. Also noted is ample mass and abundant acorn and hickory outcrop amid a short corn crop.
A reader recalls a scene of a marshal with assistants dragging a man to the lock up on Monday. The account notes the crowd’s reaction and questions when men will learn wisdom. A separate incident mentions a horse arriving in town that stumbled and lost a hoof, leaving the stump exposed.
The Independent Greenbackers will hold a convention at Robinson on the 30th to nominate a candidate for the legislature. James Sheapley of Martinaville is regarded as the likely nominee.
Edward Hine visiting, grain dealer from Mount Carmel. Treasurer pays greenbacks for all orders, county finances solid. Judge Allen reports widespread illness in Palestine. Dr Gar yard’s son visits, and Eden predicts Lawrence County vote. Lyman Trumbull campaigns for Tilden Hendricks in Chicago. Dr James Baker of York noted for heavy practice. Hoe praised veteran impact, Sycamore crowds grow, Voorhees criticized by Hayes speakers.
Married last Sabbath eve at the City Hotel in this city Judge Harlan officiating. John Lester and Miss Nancy Foutz both of Sullivan County Indiana joined in matrimony. John is praised as having secured a charming little jewel.
The Rev. Bishop Jaynes of the M. E. Church died recently at his east side home. He presided over the Illinois conference when it met at Paris about twenty years ago. He was known for unblemished character and good preaching.
A Porter Kline son in the county's southern section netted 48 wild ducks in a single haul and sold them at Farmer's Grocery in Marshall for 25 dollars per dozen. The writer suggests he deserves the belt as a duck catcher.
W and W Bartlett announce their wagon yard and feed stables are ready for occupancy. John Creed of Martinsville Tp is first to drive a team into the new yard. Creed is described as one of the community’s best farmers.
The Greenback Independent party schedules a rally in Marshall Saturday evening with Hon And Hunter and Major Smith as speakers. The Marshall Silver Band will perform some of their best music on the occasion.
Report says the Board of Supervisors acted on a Briscoes inquiry in a Friday night secret session despite protests to postpone action until morning. A witness insists the clip misstates key details and the Herald commentary is false in almost every point.
William A Duke announces Miss Katie L Brady, of Indianapolis, will supervise the Singer Store millinery department in Marshall and nearby towns. He invites ladies to inspect her work for fall and winter hats and assures expert trimming to avoid embarrassment at church. The note is dated September 21, 1876.
Bartlett claims 25000 in damages in a suit against Judge Griffith for slander with his lawyers Dulaney and Golden Wilkin and Wilkin Robinson and Orn dorff and S S Whitehead Ryan to defend. Trial expected to be of considerable importance. Farmers urged to support local services and merchants up to date on dressmaking hiring Mrs. E P Scanion of Chicago to head Singer Store department.
A large Democratic gathering set for Terre Haute on September 30 will feature Senator Bayard of Delaware, Senator McDonald of Indiana, and Sunset Cox of New York among others. Vigo County anticipates about a thousand attendees from Clark County with half fare on all railways.
The young ladies of the M. E. Church held a Friday evening basement supper described as grand and well attended by all ages. It offered unusually good value for a small price and netted about $25, with praise due to the organizers for their enterprise.
Ira Peck, respected citizen, died Sunday. His large family mostly perished from consumption. A member of the Christian church, he lived by its teachings and died in faith. He was a clever, peaceable man with many friends left to mourn.
In a letter to the editor Frost calls a prior report by saying a lie was nailed to E B Moore of Martinsville for voting Democratic. Frost argues Moore should best know his own views and asserts Moore told us he was a Democrat and knew his stance.
The note praises William Wilkin as a dedicated, punctual lawyer who serves Franklin and upholds his shop’s duties. It criticizes past Clark County boards for possible overpayments and argues that any bill to the Board of Supervisors should be judged on its merit, urging competent members to resign if unable to decide justly.
In a week or ten days Dr Frantz and family will travel east to visit the Centennial and other points of interest. They will tour the Doctor’s former home, away for 12 years. During his absence the drug house will be run by Janes a capable young druggist who knows the business.
Jo Martin James Greenough and companions returned ten days after visiting the Centennial they praised the trip Jo brought two Esquimaux puppes from New York one stays with him the other goes to Daniel Doll both praised as beauties and valued at about ten dollars each, comparable to common cars.
The St Louis Brown Stockings will play the Terre Haute Browns at Terre Haute Park on Friday. A large crowd is expected as the first star club to visit the region. The Terre Haute club is strong but not anticipated to score many runs. The St Louis team is regarded as among America's best. Many local boys will attend.
A local Herald quotes a harsh appraisal of present Board of Supervisors claiming not five of fifteen know how to conduct business and little else. The notice blasts the county's townships for sending such men to transact county business and asks residents how they view the flattering critique.
A grand rally of the Democracy is planned six miles south of Marshall on Saturday October 7. Hon John R Eden and Judge J C Allen will address the crowd. Residents are urged to bring baskets and attend the first meeting of the season in the Craig neighborhood.
In Terre Haute Thom as Griffith runs a premier boot and shoe shop with three clerks and a busy trade serving Sullivan county customers. He touts selling only durable, high quality footwear and reports sales this season surpassing last year by about $1 300, noting resilience amid hard times. Customers are urged to call for footwear needs.
City Drug Store has received a large stock of chandeliers hall lamps bracket lamps swinging lamps parlor lamps stem lamps hand lamps lamp trimmings and lanterns of all kinds. Call and see them and get their low prices.
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