Local notices and business ads from a 19th century Gazette
Dealer in Monica Illinois authorized to receive subscriptions and orders for advertisements. Mentions church parsonage, new school, and J P Bowman Co. ad for plows and cultivators. Notes election of school director, Dr Lowe’s re‑election, new cigars, new residence in town, and spring stock at Wiley’s. Also publishes charter and by‑laws of Eureka Farmers’ Insurance, washing crystals, and ticket counts for Brimfield township. Includes local letters, birthdays, and prices on enamel paint and seed.
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Eureka Farmers’ Insurance Company
Concert and oyster supper stir French Grove notes
A report from French Grove recalls a winter singing school led by Prof. Young with Miss Gillen as organist, a concert proceeds split between teacher and Sabbath School, and a grand oyster supper that ended with vinegary snacks and a critique of the event and dress. The piece also mentions Peoria Democrats and Peoria supervisors, a tie between two candidates, and a call for a Centennial year commission to decide political contests.
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Young
Prof Young
Gillen
Princeville
French Grove
Miss Gillen
C. B
Dloda
Brimfield District Plans School Bond Sale
Directors of school district No 6 Brimfield announce plans to sell bonds to fund district needs. Interested investors are invited to contact the directors. JH Laws M D clerk is listed for particulars and inquiries. Also includes a medical ad for piles and rectal conditions promising permanent cure with no pain and no knife, with a Brimfield appearance date and Day & Co office reference. 5 000 rolls of wallpaper advertise a sale with patterns and factory prices.
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Brimfield
JH Laws
M. D
Day & Co's
The Christian Faith and Truth Above Numbers
A sweeping reflection on Christianity shaping belief by inner conscience over crowd opinion. It laments worldly skepticism, urges quiet zeal, and condemns superficial religious professing before detailing the author’s call for steadfast faith, detachment from worldly wisdom, and unwavering devotion to truth and God. The piece closes noting the Gazette’s agent Mr. David Strain and farm notes on potatoes and a Mexican Centaur sighting.
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Mr. Beecher
Hell
United States
Church
Arex
Jubilee Township election results in supervisor tie
In Jubilee Township the Tuesday election produced a deadlock for supervisor among Mesera Herger and Snyder with votes totaling 178 for each. Other results list Town Clerk J E Pursell, Collector T V Howard, Alfred Whetzel for Highways, and John W Ferrington as School Trustee among several local offices. In Township Two, Richard Pacey won Supervisor, Geo C Pauly Town Clerk, Gilbert Hatheway Assessor, Bear Tucker Collector, R B Moss Highways, Stephen Clark School Trustee, Thomas Pacey and Wm Rowcliffe Justices, Phil Tully and Geo Rowcliffe Constables.
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Mesera
Herger
Snyder
Erssone
T. V. Howard
Alfred Whetzel
John W.sferrington
G. L Weatherwax
G. L. Corcoran
W. Prince
Wymat
Jubilee Township
Richard Pacey
Geo.c. Pauly
Gilbert Hatheway
Bear. Tucker
R. BR. Moss
Stephen Clark
Thomas Pacey
Wm. Rowcliffe
Phil. Tully
Geo. Rowcliffe
Rochester Township Vote Sees Democrats Win Across Ticket
In Rochester yesterday the Democratic ticket swept the township officer race. John A McCoy won Supervisor against Btowell. John Cole carried Town Clerk. Stephen Winchester, Asuensor. John D. Singh, Collector. EB. L. Willet, Trustee of Schools. Richard Whittaker, Coity of Highways. John D. Slygh Justice of the Peace. Augustus Stowell and Thomas Mathers listed on both tickets. A local baseball game on the public square favored the White Stockings 83 to 29 over Live Oaks.
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Rochester
John A. McCoy
EB. L. Willet
Ben Sweat
Richard Whittaker
Thomas Mathers
John D. Slygh
Augustus Stowell
Boon Mathers
Constable
Piney
Rochester land sale notice in Fulton County Illinois
Public sale by the collector of deeds for Fulton County Illinois to satisfy taxes for the year 1871 and 1872 on parcels in Rochester village. Advertising parcel Lote 7 Lot 3 and Lot 14 in Rochester, with unpaid taxes and costs listed. Proceeding dated March 30 1877 with executor Jon Cole.
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Juna
Feorle Cosety
Ilinois
Loral
Ouney
Rochester
Iitineta
Jon Cole
A. B
Regular Y M C A meetings and a Bible lesson reading
Regular monthly meeting on the second Monday evening. Weekly prayer meeting Monday at 7. MH. P. Case will read the Bible at the general meeting next Monday. Lesson text for Sunday April 8 1877 is Landmarks. The Shunammite woman’s grief over her dead son is explored with Elisha’s prayer and the return to life. Emphasizes faith prayer and personal contact in ministry.
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MH. P. Case
Shunammite
Elisha
Elijah
Zarephath
Jehovah
Carmel
God
Mount Carmel
Gehazi
Ifo
Elishi Wen
Christ
Abraham
Isaac
Job
Bissaes Daya
Jesus
Ons
Jaci Dustin
Jenus
Sud
Prince Bismarck resigns as imperial chancellor
A Berlin dispatch reports Prince Bismark tendered his resignation from the imperial chancellorship. He is granted a year’s leave of absence to regain health. The crown prince seeks his withdrawal, while Von Bulo and Campahusen are tipped to assume foreign affairs and interior, respectively. Emperor William has not accepted the resignation, citing the country’s need for Bismark’s services.
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Ahvence
Berlin
Arep
Vunstoseh
Admiralty
Bismark
William
Diamark
Dramark
von Bulo
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Interior
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Germany
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Ness
Paris
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Moscow
Russia
Rugland
Turkey
England
Kasan
Secret Brotherhood
Senate
Social Democrats
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Pers Apecal
Perte
Grand Council of Ministers
Comalderit
Goflos
Ruagsia
Rusela
Sadyk Paake
Constantinople
Rogland
Rusala
Montenegro
Petereburg
Univera
Minteter Simon
Italy
Paria
Iie
Alexandria
Burton
Sues
Moriah
Khedive
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