Local notes and town court and weather updates
Wild turkeys are plentiful this year and roads are good for sleighing. Judge Harlan's court sits this week. The next mayor and police magistrate election is in April. Jubert Benedict studies law in Whitehead Jones office. The wife of Rev Finkbinder died recently leaving six children. Farmers, tradespeople, and students are active in town life with various errand visits and comments on the season.
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Jubert Benedict
Office of
Whitehead & Jones
Fr. Finkbinder
Dry Goods Firm Announces Slashing Prices Ahead
In 1877 the Dry Goods firm announces a February inventory reduction and a “terrible slaughter in prices” to clear stock. They urge prompt purchases for immediate needs and advertise a new lot of cloaks suitable for early spring wear.
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Ryce
Various Local Happenings From Prairie Township
Dr Yeoley recovering in Prairiston after reported death. Daniel Linn travels to Ohio for sister’s death. Miss Adie Janney hosts masked birthday party. Ex Gov Harris elected U S Senator. Local visits by Del Clark W A Duke Milo Jones Fred Otto. Turkey sighting weighed 14 pounds dressed. Rev Obeonshain conducts Asbury Chapel meeting. Martinsville firm sells sewing machine attachments. J S Frantz recovering from illness. Attorneys Bell and Martin share office. Eight candidates for constable. salaries discussed. Teachers seek say in superintendent elections. Republicans urged returning board for township victory. Rabbits selling poorly. Local candidate announcements expected after $1 fee.
Local Notes and Elections Items in Winter Weather
A column notes winter hardships for single men and old maids, bets on Judge David Davis for U S Senate, candidates for constable Marshall township supervisor and police magistrate, a dog-reward tale, Griffin family administration letters and a February sale of personal effects with posters cited.
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Griffith
Local notes and business updates from town scene
Farmers Grocery prepares delivery wagon for free citywide service. City Hotel fire is extinguished with little damage, owned by D Legore. Legislator N P Robinson visits town in good health. Orndorff earns law license after exam with near perfect score. A stock company buys pure Berkshire hogs. Sabbath schools plan penny collection to aid P P Bliss’s educational fund. Terre Haute visitor Lewis Horton shows a religious map titled Rock of Ages and Bow of Promise with Holiness to the Lord flag.
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N. H. Stewart
Farmers’ Grocery
D. Legore
Terre Haute
Lewis Horton
Terre ‘Haute
Christ
County Offices Contested in Fall Election Theme
The piece notes county offices including Clerk Treasurer Judge and Superintendent of Schools to be filled in fall voting. It urges candidates to run on merit without money or liquor, and criticizes a Senate vote on electoral counts while comparing it to a flawed exchange between white and Native peoples.
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Booth
United States Senate
Democrats Hold Mammoth Meetings In Three States
The Democrats held mammoth meetings in Ohio Indiana and Illinois on January 8 to denounce Grant and his officials for attempting to unseat a president who was fairly elected. In Indianapolis the tall Sycamore gave one of his signature speeches and G W Julian also spoke well by his high standard.
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Ohio
Indiana
Hainois
Janary
Grant
Indianapolis
Sycamore
G. W. Julian
Week of prayer prompts reform of aims and leaders
The speaker suggests changing prayer focus during the national week of prayer. Proposes prayers for the liquor trade downfall, chastity among the ministry, new rulers, and returning boards of Louisiana to aid future generations.
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United States
Louisiana
Death of Henry C Park Aged 39 in McKeen Area
Henry C Park died at his home near McKeen on January 4 at age 39 after months of consumption. A M E Church member 23 years and active in a revival four years ago, he leaves a wife and six children. Born in Licking County Ohio, Park lived in the state 26 years and died with no known enemies. The community mourns his loss and prays for comfort.
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McKeen
Henry Clay Park
Park
M. E. Church
Licking Co
Ohio
Melrose Township
Hezikiah Griffith
Lewis Co. Ky
Illinois
M. E Church
Griffith
Judge Griffith
Our City
Charles
California
Our County
Notice to Debtors Before February Arrival
I hereby warn all who owe me for professional services to settle their accounts by cash or note before February 1 as I am leaving and must close my books. Those who ignore this notice will have their accounts placed with an officer for collection. R C Prewett.
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R.C. Prewet
J D. Gallagher
W.p.mamrun
Exponent begins as Radical sheet. weddings and deaths noted
A four page Radical publication the Exponent is described with a pious motto and stock company ownership. Marriage reports Ralph Lowe to Triphenia Baird in the county and a obituary for Hezikiah Griffith aged 76 recounts his church service and pioneer role. reflections on county pioneers passing away.
Death Notice Raises Questions About Telegram Billing
Last week a death notice for Conford Peti john appeared at Andrew Johnsons residence. His son and mother traveled to Marshall to verify the report and confirmed the death. The son praised Mr Johnson and Undertaker Harlan for support while denouncing a Johnson neighbor who claimed telegrams were sent and demanded payment, which the operator denies having ordered.
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Conford Petijohn
Andrew Johnsons
Marshall
Elder Holt to Speak at Christaan Church Meetings
Elder Holt of Indiana is expected to begin a series of meetings at Christaan Church in town this evening. The elder is described as a man of ability.
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Holt
Ind
Christaan Church
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