Numerous mayor and council candidacies announced locally
The notice lists many candidates for mayor, alderman across wards, town collector, city engineer and surveyor, and other local offices. It also includes editorials about local business, agriculture, and civic matters, with names like F Priest, B H Cassell, Josiah Stubbs, EG Aurkar, T J Abean, Sullivan Durgess, Janus Campbell, HH Brown, M K Harcu, Soseon P Leane, and J W Haworth among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Priest
B. H. Cassell
Josiah Stubb
EG. Aurkar
Mayor Pricat Recelec Ion Announced For Office
Local news notes Mayor Pricat named for reelection amid public support. His known enterprise and experience in administration of the city govern the favor of voters. Also covered are various community notices and brief items from Maron to Centra Illinois about local figures and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pricat
recelecion
efby
Decatur
Maron
Funk
Austheus
Jon Boveos
Ol Consolidation Co
Joseph Hounda
Bement
freman
Mr. Bounns
Puoto
Hawn
East Main street
hae Joog
Probabilities and advice for readers and printers
A fragmented document advises readers on newspaper subscriptions, printing careers, and communication with editors. It suggests investing in a printing business for sons, subscribing to papers via subscriptions clubs, and sending clear, legible notes to editors to gain publication. It humorously warns against borrowing newspapers and hints at favorable outcomes for loyal subscribers.
The Dry Goods Clerk With Odd Habits
A portrait of a dry goods clerk described as of odd looks and manner. The man’s clothing is tall and striking, with a beard and toothbrush carried in his pocket. He earns forty dollars a month, spends on fifty dollars in livery at the hotel, and is popular among women. The piece likens him to a jewel case and a decorated ballroom, noting his expressive speech and tendency to decorate spaces with flair.
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St. E. Fructon
Oakley Grange installs officers in February ceremony
From Oakley Grange there was an installation of officers attended by about one hundred people. The program opened with prayer by Chaplain B. F. McCoy and music led by the choir. Officers installed for the coming year included Reed Spencer Master Agron Gingrich Overseer John Schrater Secretary P. J. Manecke Steward John Berry Anut Steward Thomas Ferry Treasurer John Dennia Gate Keeper Mina Julia Berry Ceres Mrs Minerva McCoy Flora Mr Ella Denniv Pomona Mrs J Spencer Lady Asset Steward. William Ren delivered an appeal on behalf of famine relief efforts for evening brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley Grange
B. F. McCoy
S. 3
Mounts
Worthy
IT. Payne
Long Creek Orange
Reed Spencer
Agron Gingrich
John Schrater
Poultry Exhibition Decatur Winners and Awards
A detailed list of poultry show entries and award winners including Bent Asiatic cock Wichma J C Connelly Harristown with silver cups, Bent Spanish cock brown Leghorn J 3 Ging Decatur, Best French cock Soudan A T Decatur with silver cup, Meat male turkey J T Connelly Harristown, and numerous premiums across breeds. Many entries from Decatur, Harristown, Lincoln, Macon, and Bement.
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J.C. Connelly
Harristown
Cochin
J. Unstead
Deene
Ging
Decatur
J. L. Connelly
A. T
J.T. Connelly
Harris town
Sdprent
J. C. Glinsz
Lincoln
Nima & Uarnard
prem
David Harwel
Nims & Harvard
Partridge
David Haniel
B. Tawks
Bement
Hummel
Elocola
Citizen Sparks
Ist
David Hummel Shirel
Rbiek Coehinem Lot prem
dC. Glantz
Deentur
trey Darkings
J. J. Connelly
Uoerks
Waite Leghorne
J. C. Glartz
Harris
A. T. Hill
T. J. Halstead
A. Puller
Osborn
Macon
A. Tull
JC Glantz
J C Linter
A C Hendrick
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Brown
Decatur merchants push sales with broad offerings
Local notices tout piano sales to Chios, Der 3, J. Tall, and churches. a wide array of furniture fabrics and dry goods at Hockyday and Linn & Serugza. second hand items, sewing machines, drugs, and clothing advertised at multiple decatur outlets. Real estate and farming prospects also offered including 820 acre and 50 acre farms near Decatur with coal and timber, rail access, and live stock water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Locke
Decatur
Chios
Der 3
Misa Barn J. Tall
Buckeye
Messrs. Pettus and Brubeck
Grove City
Marlon Redfern
Sharpaburg
Tenac I[fart
Trede Petace
Linn Berugg
Necatur
Macon
thia poplar
Linn & Serugza
B. Stisr
QOurans oni
grange
Grange Biore
East Main Street
Decatur III
Hockyilay
Schoel
Dave Stern
A. J. Stoner
B. Buince Clothing House
Stoner's
south side
new aquare
Hoeckyday
Radbys
Macon Co
Chariton county
North Ma Ry
Roanoke
Mt Airy
Clifton
Balisbury county
N. W. Glasgow
Ravign
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M. K. Harcu
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Soseon P. Leane
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Jone W Haworth
City Marshall
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Farner
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