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Alton Observer in Alton, Illinois

02 Feb 1837

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Alton Observer

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Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1837

Page

3

Peoria as a rising commercial and political hub

A detailed look at Peoria Illinois in 1837 describes its location on the Illinois River, natural beauty, and potential as a central western trade and political center. It covers navigation, proposed rail and road links, population growth, streets and lots, businesses, public buildings, professions, schools, and plans for a newspaper and academy. It notes earlier French and American settlement, fortifications, and rapid growth since 1834.

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Marriage notices flash across Peoria in late December and January

In Peoria, December 21, by Rev Porter, Jons M Circowsin of Peosia wed Sucuta Gever from Pennsylvania. January 3, Pena nurses of Mackinaw marry Eceziedra Oakle of Pew sia. January 12, by President E Beecher, Buxsauin F We von of Cincinnati wed Axa C An sriosa of PeORIZ.

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Pioneer settler remembered in local farewell

Obscure obituary fragment recalls Major D Wilcox and Mrs Sauana G Wincox, with early settler heroics and neighbors mourning. Mentions Fort Wos Harbor, New Yout, and a list of bereaved including infant daughter and Rev Lucien Farnum's son.

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Diro Wavana Ross Ais Willerness Fort New Yout
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