Local notices and city election candidate list mix
The excerpt announces mayoral candidates T. Thine sea W. B. Canwngns Jen W Tlawonti and others, with scattered notes on police duty, taxes, renovation, and alderman races. It blends advertisements, political salvos, revival anecdotes, and stray civic chatter about sidewalks, gas, and steam engines in a late 19th century city.
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T. Thine sea
W. B. Canwngns
Jen W Tlawonti
NewMan | Patward
I. Je Cumomia Ten ao
Anlerman
J. F. Muverr
Wa. M. Torn av
Eoward Harramite
Benjamin F. Dodson
R. Alep
Minis
Sthward
Bethel Church
returong
gene
diamal
healaut guardhin
Koter
Chroniater
Kern
Maron
Voreco Davenport
Stesta
Maj
A. G. Maria
Macon
Harry Cullea
Indiana
Union District Fair and Tax Reform Proposals in Decatur
A historical notice from Decatur outlines a proposed Union District Fair with delegates to decide on a fall event. It discusses location, unity among agricultural and industrial classes, and concerns about Black Death fever spreading in Lithia vicinity. The piece also records a Fire Department memorial for George Martin, funeral arrangements, and a public call to reduce taxation with rising U S taxes compared to population growth.
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central
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tomont
Decatur
Fire Department
Mungy
John Ullrich
a. G. Cloyd
George Martin
Hesonven
Resonven
Dick Brown Reflections on Macon County Poets and Fame
Dick Brown reflects on Macon County poets and the crowding of poets by public applause. He questions the value of fame versus immortal thought and laments the gap between local poets and worldly collectors of tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MACON COUNTY
Dick Brown
Calligpa
coaly Wong
Tangereek
Fallioz plan for early potatoes from France
A method called the Fallioz plan aims to yield new potatoes in January and February equal to May and June crops. It involves light soil, deep-placed manure, seeding two feet apart, storing seed potatoes in coal dust until August, preparing seed in a spin of sale and water, and lifting in January with straw cover. harvests can occur early January through February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fallioz
France
Marriage Consent Drama Nearing The End
A fragmented tale centers on Bliven seeking Amelia’s father’s blessing for marriage. Tense dialogue includes Amelia’s defiant kiss, paternal outrage, and Bliven’s insistence on wedlock supported by amassing wealth and Amelia’s affection. The scene ends with the father granting consent after questioning fortunes and prospects.
Prohibition Party Convention Sails Toward Cleveland May 27
An oft tainted report notes the National Committee of the Prohibition party calls for a national nominating convention in Cleveland on May 27 to name candidates for president and vice president. A silo keeper recalls an odd exchange about strychnine while a long list of dated curiosities and observations closes with a reflection on prosperity and fate.
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National Committee
the
Prohibition party
Cleveland
Shelters Marketed as Efficient Household Labor Solution
Farmees showcase, amid market chatter, a new shelter concept touted for quick, cheap work. The text presents a “Sandwich Shelter” claim to gather, sort, and deposit shelter contents efficiently, promoting low labor while boosting market value. Auction notice by AG AL MURRAY at Deentne, Muah, Dec. 1, din.
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Stael
coorkettion
AG AL MURRAY
Muah
Tax Law on Personal and Real Property Distraint
The article outlines that personal property remains taxable for real property taxes and can be used to collect real property taxes after the tax is due, with distraint permitted for nonpayment. It notes exceptions for removals and cases where personal property cannot be taxed, and cites the 1814 Revised Statutes.
Decatur Official Resumes Office Practice in 2003
A card from Decatur and Macon County residents indicates an official has resumed an office practice. Private consultation was attached to the office. The North Door at Barrette Market on North Main Street in Decatur is listed.
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Van Dorsten
Hinds Law
Sten
Goncals wan wrilleudy
Paul
Haintet
Tom Cambell
Sresrengen fabelne
becme
Macon
Unela
Tommy
Wepric
A. T. VY
We N. Milla
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Water Street
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Jack
democrata
conibls Miter hive
Havre
Carthy
Decatur
Macon County
North Main St
Decatur IH
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Allegheny
Amulis
Amolihia
Jacob
Amelia
Bliven
Blivens
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bat bean
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Aimelia
Ativens
Amalia
Jake
Armelin
Blyens
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Link & Beruyze
Mrs. McDonald & Carwr
Mrs. McDonald & Carters
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Crichina
phyasicians
Lieut
Berryman
Atlantic
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LINN & SCRUGGS
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Louis Fall
Mons’ and Boys
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M. DEMPSEY
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A. BUCKINOMAM
Meervek Hildebrends's
OREA & EWING
Attorneys at Law
Puwein’ Mock
DECATUR, ILLINOI
Wai T. CUSSINS
Chancerys Road
Powers Block
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JOHN LINDSAY
Liwi
EDWIN PARK
MiMkin's Bank
Rowe Pann
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HARVEY PASCO
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M. D
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Chicago
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THEO, HILDEBRAND
NEW SQUARE
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Lubin
Himmel
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