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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1883
Page
1
A jumbled overview reports Senator Allizon foreseeing a Republican wave in the coming fall. It notes various political moves, rail and legal developments, and local incidents across multiple states, including Massachusetts and Vermont, with scattered names and events.
Homer plans a new fire engine and an upcoming circus rescue on June 14 by Hobson’s circus, museum and menagerie. A new office opens over B Goodrich’s hardware. Wo Bartlett completes a grand southern Michigan barn with a dedication dance. Mr Orrie Ball dies at 76 in his son in law John Snider’s residence. Ti P Churchill returns to town amid T and M Railroad condemnation disputes, noting Kansas crop prospects and the growth of banks in Kansas City.
Streetcars will run for Emancipation celebrations, while Battle Creek residents debate water works funding. A successful art and industrial exhibition occurred this week, and the new Presbyterian church reports over 100 members. An accident injured Whalen of the C G railway, with further health effects noted in the report.
In Albion several gangs of hands work along the T and M road to cross the GT line near the depot causing delays to track laying. Stone is being laid for patent switches and buildings as work continues over several days.
J M Whitney of Albion hosted the literary group at the college chapel last evening, followed by a banquet at the Commercial hotel. On Tuesday Bull and Wiggins of Concord rode a bogey toward the Concord road bridge when fishing youths spooked the colt, causing a plunge into the water. Ira Lambson and Will Dupark aided by nearby boats rescued all occupants, though the horse nearly drowned.
A young Sunday-school teacher recounts Indian responses to English eloquence. An Indian girl expressed gratitude by gesturing that her heart ran over and flowed from her fingers. Two other questions were noted: where does temptation live and is Jerusalem Olive yet.
A favorite primer yarn tells of George Washington and his hatchet. The enticing version adds two illustrations, one of the hatchet and one depicting the man who used it, to captivate young readers in Venezuela.
Market notes show wheat and oats futures steady to higher in Chicago with June prices around 1.10 to 1.12 and July contracts near 1.13 to 1.14. Provisions demand keeps pork and lard firm. Hogs, steers, and dairy values move within narrow ranges. New York and Cincinnati readings cite firmer grains and mixed meat quotes. Regional figures from Milwaukee and St Louis echo the upward tilt in wheat and corn, with bacon and lard holdings trading at steady to higher levels. Boston wool markets remain dull with varied regional offerings and prices.
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