Jackson County IL Archives News.....Letter to Editor - 1873 October 16, 1923 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/ilfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Karima Allison quest@insightbb.com and Mary Riseling riseling@insightbb.com July 12, 2006, 3:48 am Murphysboro Daily Independent October 16, 1923 FROM VERGENNES October 20, 1873 Editors Independent: The copies of your paper which were sent me, arrived and have been distributed, and from compliments which I have already heard, I am justified in the conclusion that it will become quite popular in this part of the county. It is just the kind of paper we have long desired, and it will be looked for with eagerness on mail days. As in most other parts of the county, we have finished sowing wheat, and prospects for extensive crops are good, as much has been sown and the season thus far has been favorable. Farmers have been more careful than usual to put their ground in good condition previous to sowing, which is one very important element in the raising of wheat. Land here is well adapted to the growth of any product of this climate, but the attention of farmers are given chiefly to wheat, of which some have reaped 33 1-3 bushels, per acre. We have reason to be thankful for the good health with which the county is blessed at present. There are but few cases of sickness in this township, which is certainly discouraging to the doctors. During the epidemic of the so called "pernicious fever" there were a few cases which terminated fatally. Doctors here are anxious to know what Dr. BAIN means by "pernicious fever." We know him to be a well educated medical gentleman who upon reflection would certainly give a more definite name to the disease. Does he mean pernicious intermittent fever? A correct name and pathology of the disease under consideration would be received with pleasure even though the columns of out county paper. The Dr. has no doubt been successful in the treatment of his cases, while some of the best physicians in our county have failed in cases which are said to be similar. If this is the case will he give us light? Were his cases the same kind as those in Elk Prairie? We doubt it. The school at Allyn Grove with Mr. J. T. MURPHY as principal, is in a flourishing condition. An assistant will be employed soon. W. B. HARRIS has charge of the Vergennes school. These gentlemen have proved themselves to be excellent teachers, and are thoroughly appreciated by their patrons. There is no controversy relative to the coming election, as the success of the farmer's ticket in this township is a fixed fact. Ben JOHNSON, however, has been the most courteous of all, as he has paid us a visit, thereby gaining the love and esteem of everyone--especially the ladies. Ben will make a clean sweep in this township. GILLIT, the man who was horsewhipped by the Ku Klux Klan last week left for parts unknown. He is now being accused for stealing oats, and efforts are being made to secure his arrest. More cheap work for his lawyer to whom he is indebted for previous services in a similar case. A new saw mill will be in running order in about a month, one half mile north of the new iron bridge on Beaucoup Creek. It is to be run by a DuQuoin firm. Everybody wishes the Independent the best success, and it is believed that the majority of farmers will subscribe for it. Yours truly, Von TIGLII Additional Comments: The October 16, 1923 edition of the paper was a Golden Anniversary edition, which included published articles on the history of Murphysboro as well as articles on current events of the day. Transcribed by Mary Riseling from her grandfather C. E. RISELING's collection of old newspapers. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/il/jackson/newspapers/letterto61nnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/ilfiles/ File size: 4.1 Kb