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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1877
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text but indicates a historical record involving Thomas Pron and a location near New Mexico. The readable parts suggest a public notice or incident note with dated or place references obscured by garbled characters.
The piece surveys the heated dispute over the electoral vote counting and potential Supreme Court intervention. It cites editorial takes from the Brooklyn Argus and Springfield Republican, noting Republican fears of overreach and the Florida Returning Board findings on irregularities without proven fraud.
Fragmented 1860s political rambling warns of bayonet rule under Grant and disputes over electors. The speaker argues distrust in the Returning Boards and claims Tilden was fairly elected, urging caution about war and urging lawful, peaceful transitions despite widespread agitation.
A Westfield correspondent to the Herald describes local happenings in Entremne Wy, noting a Christmas night event that was financially successful but morally questioned due to a dance breakup and minor mischief by a boy and a couple. It mentions a quarrel among orchestras and a revival trend at the college chapel alongside studio visits, a trip by Prof. Tober, and a humorous ice incident involving a demure maiden.
Public sale by outcry at the Clark County courthouse follows a deed to George W. Lainger and wife. It lists the NW quarter of SE quarter, 21 acres of the West half of the SE quarter, part of section 20 Township 11 North Range 11 West, plus a lot in Wood for T Dutanoy addition to Marshall and other lot in original Town of Marshall all in Clark County. Sale date January 15, 1807.
Public notice of a master's sale in the case Clark County vs Amith et al. details a partition action with real estate to be sold at public auction. The lien includes terms of sale: ten percent deposit, balance due in three installments, with court and county required proceedings and certificates of title to the purchaser.
Fragmentary text describes a sale and terms near a hall with multiple witnesses. Mentions a purchaser and a person named Seaver Ngee. Includes scattered phrases about a master and a dam in the woods.
A white pointer dog with liver spots and a large peculiar head is lost. Reward offered upon returned to the signer.
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