24 Dec 1874
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Newspaper
Decatur Local Review
Location
Decatur, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1874
Page
1
The notice promotes Tevlenn Office as a printer offering low prices and equal quality to state standards. It references local items such as a carnival month, a warning about thieves, and various community notices including court references, elections, and a call for applications to city council.
The Magnet and Tribune files and public notices appear in Mesera and nearby counties. Postmaster changes eyed with Major Lytle’s appointment. Local wagers and social incidents refect community life including a staged wake, contributions to justice offices, and early reporting on a mine drill progressing with coal seams and sandstone findings near town.
A fragmentary historical notice describes a novel bill aimed at shifting financial burdens and imposing fines for various acts, including improper conduct, with exemptions for religious leaders and underage individuals. It references a local setting with streets and social duties as part of the enforcement context.
An odd local tale centers on Stumpy a very old man and his alleged thefts of wood from wood piles in the second ward. A neighbor recounts Stumpy’s alleged schemes and an ensuing chase with Geo Lyons to recover wood, ending with Lyons advising patience and caution.
Minutes show Aldermen Waggoner McKim Muzzy Ehrman Abel Pesko Butnean Leake present, Mayor Prieal Stare Mills absent, Peake Acting Mayor. Special committee on paupers formed, warrants drawn for several bills, adjournment to December 23. Poultry association meeting held to organize county group. officers elected and plans for a winter exhibition discussed. Prairie Farmer prospectus offered. subscription terms announced.
Local listing notes a holiday sale at Lapham and Co next to the post office with discounted goods advertised for prospective shoppers.
Paragraphs list assorted farm staples and pantry items from Decatur markets. Notes mention meats like hams and shoulders, potatoes, green beans, bacon, and dry goods such as clover seed and timothy seed. Indicates a general goods display without specific prices or dates.
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