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Newspaper
Alton Observer
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1837
Page
3
A diary style record chronicles temperance meetings across towns like Vandalia Hurricane and Hickory Grove. It notes pledges signed, talks given, rough travel, and prayers for perseverance as Timothy Turner reports progress and faith.
The New York Legislature awarded Dr. John M. Crous two thousand dollars for a hydrophobia cure alleged to have never failed in twenty years of practice. The remedy mixes jawbone powder and foaled colt tongue with verdigris copper compounds, given in stages, with opium if needed. milk must be avoided for days after dosing. The notice also includes sublimed mathematics and moral observations on extravagant dress and Turkish quarantines.
Reports tell that Wm. P. Hackett, judge of Jefferson County Court Arkansas, was murdered on a sand-bar opposite Pine Bluffs. James Robinson, described as a worthless fellow, was immediately arrested and committed for trial. The note also surveys population growth, census updates, and various local interests from Ole Thorpe University gifts to temperance, presses abroad, and a local marriage announcement.
The January 27 death of Mrs. Jane Henderson, wife of David Henderson, in Cape Girardeau County Mo, at age 42, mourned by seven surviving children, a mother, brothers and sisters, and the Apple Creek Presbyterian community. Her devotion to family, faith, and neighborly kindness is praised, and the bereaved anticipate reunion in heaven.
A Prairie Du Chien notice from February 22 1837 honors Nancy Richards born 28 April 1824 who died after measles led to consumption. It describes her faith from early religion, acceptance of death, and farewell scenes with hymns and prayers while noting her calm trust in the Savior and preparation for heaven.
February market values list Suzar prime sugar hex prices and demand, Havana sugars, molasses on levee and plantations, pork and bacon prices, lard, beef, flour, butter, coffee, lead, hay, grain, salt, Turks Innl, bagging and rope. Prices show limited demand and scattered sales across commodities and regions.
General catalogue of Methodist publications on theology Sunday school books and related materials offered at accommodating terms. Includes miscellaneous school literary historical works and stationery. Orders promptly attended to by Job Lawrence agent of Methodist Book Room Alton March 15 1837.
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