Chicago Burlington Quincy Railroad Time Table May 20 1878
The timetable notes train movements for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy line taking effect May 20 1878. It lists arrivals and departures between Peoria Gal esburg and Oakwood with numbers 146 152 and 12 5 and station agents including Samuel Powell agent at N rimfelt and ticket agents.
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Chicago, Burlington Quincy
Peourta
Peoria
Onerives
Galesburg
Meoria
Gilesburg
Oak WM
Gatesburg
Oak Wud
M. J Guinors
Samuel Powell
Nrimfelt
Wig Gert
Ticket & Pane
Peoria visits and local notes fill town page
Last week several residents including Mr J Wilerrington Miss Julian Wiley and Dr J C Ira called or visited friends in Peoria Elgin and Monroe Wisconsin The regatta is planned for Peoria on the 19th and 20th A concert at the M I church drew good crowds despite rain Local sports saw the Rochester nine defeat the Red Jackets 21 to 7 in Peoria The death of I W H Prince of Peoria occurred in Hot Springs Arkansas and was buried at Peoria Last Saturday Weather included a rain storm into Sunday The Temperance main meeting at Peoria was a success A lecture by Wendelin drew praise with Elmwood readers hoping for more The Transcript prints Elmwood cross roads paper plans The County Finance Committee met in Peoria for a Peoria meeting and several locals attended The Cort Cady case in Veorix concluded with nul proof.
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Peoria
David Werger
County Pinance Committee
Board of Supervisors
Brturreco Gazette
Miller
Milleria
Crossroads
Peoria Daily Transcript
Gazette
Galesburg
Enoch
Transcript
Billingsgate
Gazettr
Washington
Monica
Karl
Stahl
Stall
Mosiva
Kraannine
Elmwood
John Wilkinson
Madison
Wisconsin
Fred. Tracy
Mary J. Rogers
Fulke
J. Rogers
Measure
J.P. Coldwell
BI. Brown
T. 2. Elliott
W. H. Douglas
Klaucood
Local notices and trials mingle in midwestern column
A jumble of items from the Peoria Daily Journal and Ma onzio era recounts a libel suit between Emery and Dowdall postponed, funeral rites for John Aten with Masons present, a new two cylinder Huq press at the Peoria Evening Journal, and firemen preventing a blaze at Pursell and Conk furniture store. Also included are school ink complaints, thanks for kindness after a husband’s sickness, and a near miss fire scare with minor damage and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria Evening Journal
The Peoria House Stands Ready For Public Patronage
The Peoria House is in excellent condition and well prepared to serve the public with top market fare. Cal Dean’s superior management has shown steady improvement this season, making the hotel one of the best in Peoria for town size, East or West.
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Peoria House
Cal Dean
Col
Peoria
Rari Daly Donricth
Firearm incident and local advertising from 1878 notices
Last Monday morning ico Laughlin fired at rats near West Ferguson and Co hardware store. A ball narrowly missed Mr W E Ferguson and a man and child by windows. Elmwood Nursery offers hardy fruit trees at 30 to 40 acres one half mile east of the square. A M & A of Western Illinois plan a June 25 1878 celebration in Galesburg with procession concert and grand levee. C B Q R offers fare one fifth roundtrip for the event.
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Laughlin
Lomo
Ferguson & Co
Menna
Eimwaud
Measrs, Hudnall & Co
A. BF
A. M
Galesburg
Marshall
W. Seacord
Opers House
Great Western Light Guard Band
Closing of Brimfield Public Schools for Year
Brimfield closes its public schools for the year marking significant advancement. Retiring teachers Mrs Halleck Mr Still Miss Hall and Miss Guy leave after long, faithful service with pride in student progress. Miss Hall and Miss Guy remain in their rooms with Miss Divilblisa as new assistant. Notices include furniture prices and a June issue of The American Young Folk.
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Brimfield
Tsat
Mra
Halfleck
Mins Tou Kico
Mies Ella Hall
Misa Guy
Ihe
Hall
Hall and Miss Guy
Mr. Still
Topeka
Hudson & Ewing
Ohio
California
Temperance debate, editor feuds and a Elmwood wedding
The rural Brturreco Gazette mocks a Republican convention in Galesburg and attacks readers with peppermint satire while defending its own stance. Also reported are temperance criticisms by Karl and Mosiva items, a wedding in Elmwood between Fred Tracy and Mary J. Rogers, and obituaries for Dief Carter and Sarah Helffond with service details.
Gazette cautions against political rings and calls for reform
The letter denounces ring masters in county conventions, urging farmers and workers to attend township meetings, elect independent delegates, and demand real liberty. It cites a past convention near disruption and urges immediate action to prevent being gagged or controlled. Dated June 8, 1878.
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Hitler
Land of Liberty
Court House
Wusele
Brain
Bolingersoll
Monica Items and Town News From Princeville Area
Weather woes and a severe injury at Princeville haunt the town as trainer Mr Thompson of Princeville suffers a serious horse incident. Dixon buys Joe Pelnar’s property to run a whisky shop, dialogue about law, Peoria trips for patrons, and jury sessions. Dr Dake notes poor town health, social events at Cornwell's, tile factory changes, and Haller Chistles seen near the millinery. Reports on local figures, suspicious actions, and church refitting contracts mark ongoing local life.
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Thompson
Princeville
Ag Dixon
Joe Pelnar
Ful Biast
Devrin
Peoria
Dake
Martin
Iate
Cornwell
Addie
Jensie
D. D. Clark
Haller Chistles
Princeville Independent
Chartle Fast
Johnnie Herrington
Brimfield
Monica
Indies
Boots and Shoes Stock Complete for Ladies and Children
Our stock of ladies and childrens fine shoes is complete. An examination is solicited.
Local notices from Herrington area advertise sales and services
Strain leads in groceries while Hayes Bros and Slattery offer photos and fabrics. Ads promote linen dresses, artificial teeth, flour, hats, trunks, bee hives, watches, and footwear. Reward offered for missing colts. parcels of furniture sold cheap. broadside notes urging patronage and urging readers to visit local businesses and churches.
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Bryson & Silloway
Our Trade Mark Tea and Miscellaneous Goods Ad
A cluttered old advertisement lists tea at 50 cents pound and 26 cent options, various pamphlets and guides, hats and furriers on Main Street, and ongoing subscription offers. It touts money loans, worm remedies, horse care products, tar and wild cherry extract, and leather care oils, all sold by druggists, harness makers, and merchants.
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XO 4 Union
Pyesny Fulder
Miin
Chancery
Eer. P. Duff
Vrinceville
Mira
Brimfield House
Belcher
Pravnteton
Illinois
Huestu
Tlinoie Thomas Patntle
Yaornsetur
Frank O
Cunningham
Davis
Monny
G. P. Wycoff
Klue Life Haturnier Company
JIX Lowe
MIX
Orcoran
Aed
Offler Hatins
Ste
Ata
Ome
Iron Ste Login
Kuuyvilte Avenue
Brhine
Foruk &F Westan
Rota 4
Nedd
Mode Street
Poordy
Malnntiort, Messrs
Joan Cratty
Justice OF the
Mumsleld
Idling
Jercien Ovenlant
Sineerant
Bow
oMien Smith
BRO
Brimpield
Carntehead
Att Hones
Funny Heart
Wic
Eet
Jaren
James H. Miller
Toulon
Pedepat Courbi
Frost
B.D. Clark
Notary Public
Tll
J. W. Herrington
George 1
Bestor
Texas
Geonus Bestor
B. B. Bow
MAN
Illinos
H. P. Rogers
Elmwood, Ill
Robinson & Hart’s
W. Hamilton
Brimsteld
Mlanois
Gay
Isi
Deanbardvte Tt
Bawlfort
Camleton
Vermont
Tata
Ade
Trditie Square
Denrtag
H. Deane
J. W.ilerrington
Julian Wiley
Elgin
J C. Ira
Mr. GP. Wycoff
Texan
J. M. Dungan
Chicago
A. Lytle
Monroe
Curtis Cally
Galea
M. I. Church
Rochester
Red Jackets
I. WH. Prince
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Jno. T. Marriott Los
Dowville
Success
Congregational Church
J. L. Bowman
D. R. Strain
D. Kt
Elaworth
Transript
Riral Crossroads
Strain
J. A. Lovett
Misaes Annie Hayward
Matilda McCoy
Wendlin
John Maxwell
Myron Wyman
Joseph Dove
Hf. M Derby
Jerome Derby
Stephen Cook
Veorix
T Prine
Va. Corti Cady
Geo. L. Weatherwax
Noy
Emery
Dowdall
Jacob Tailgate
Eorta Journal
Tailgate
Joshua Tailgate
Querry
Susie Cowles
Mattie Johnson
Is. B. Bowman
Tnasinuich
Manaanet Ates
Pursell & Conp
Heron
Elmwood Nursery
St. John's Day
Pursell & Camp
Washington Parnell
Kant
Karl-iito
Monion
Nice
Rowan
Abingdon
Anosonwa
Gilchriat
Wyoming
Jegister
Suniper
Diev
Abelmafenth
Witnels
du Nouth
Dabo Carter Aten
Hope
Warren County
New Jersey
Margaret Nelson
Belvidere
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jesus
W. £. Stevens
J. L. Martyn
Masonic Lodge
Sarah Helefond
Hampshire County
Virginia
Majoram Belsford
Campbell's Burying Ground
Warlor Library
Ocenia
Pierostat Patsitsa Co
Nandolph St
the Gazette
the People Against
Ringatérs
Heryer & CO
Herrington, Herver &Go
HH. Morey
Decoration Day
Morey
Mason County
F. C. Slattery
Haves Bros
Dr Tra
Himiwood
Fop. Wiley
M. EB
J. U Beyon
Mesars, Pursell & Camp
Beimfield
M.C. Jotaux, Jr
W. Strain
F.G. Slattery
Strain's
Kansas
Goto Hayes Bros
B. Harta & Co
Malin Street
L. Gurra
Hayes! Bro's
Hayes Bro
Pope Foi
Andresa B.L. Murraw &Co
Indianapola
Indiana
Wiley's
Herrington, Herger & Co’n
Hoss 50 Center
Tate Style
Hayes Bros
Wileyi's
Alabama
Wiltttnie
Charles Street
T. Loels
W. T. Conzer
Martz & Co's
Iattern and Furriers
Main Street
G. P. Wreor
Elmore, J
Jaque
Tess
Sam
Makerwand
Betty
Wheokotl
sVermerona
Lytle
Uh Drugs
Drimteld
Ilies Ag
Ak Romphote
Lee Vehspe
Micwutee Andi Andy
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