08 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly Republican
Location
Decatur, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1894
Page
1
The item notes a weekly Republican publication circulated on Thursdays with Hamseher and Calhoun as publishers and a listed address at 125 South Water Street.
Local notes report a comic opera Wong drawing strong crowds in St Louis this week. Other items include a infant death in Monticello, licenses issued in Blue Mound and Christian counties, and local court actions on taxes and property transfers.
Thomas Lloyd and Frank Stucker, both 21, clashed over Miss Rose Hanelone in a long feud. Lloyd knocked Stucker down at a station. Stucker died from a head wound the next day. Lloyd was tracked to a Stone residence, then jailed after Coroner Barnes found the body. Bystanders say brass knuckles were used. authorities vow investigation amid crowd unrest.
Farmers of Macon County urged to buy 500 sets of farm harness in spring 1994 sale as prices fall and cash tight. Advertises own make harness, 10 percent price reductions, and a newly added carriage repository with phaetons and buggies. Also notes a local peddler Hiram Bahney’s death and burial arrangements, and a report on schoolmasters’ meeting and a new course of study drafted by professors for public schools.
In a chancery action Mrs. Docia Bishop seeks restoration of land and a note valued around $15,000 previously settled after a sudden agreement with her daughter Mrs. Michelaca Nicholson. Bishop alleges coercion and misrepresentation by a church member acting for the daughter. The injunction was denied.
Journal records a fatal shooting in which Maggie Truslock, daughter of James Sroelosk, is linked to the Jan 30 incident at Pauley home east of Mt Zoo. She reportedly refuses sustenance, amid sorrow and fear for her life.
Soruleh gets 675 dollars from Judge Vail in heating evidence this afternoon in the Saxton London Agency case concerning insurance. Hearing on I D Walker’s habeas corpus application in Philp Ooata libel case granted but delayed. next Friday as date. Common Law docket lists numerous civil actions, chanceries, and dismissals. criminal cases set for trial Monday.
A birthday gathering for Chee Wilt’s 17th year drew a crowd of youths to a home northwest of Warreneburg on Saturday evening February 3. The event featured music, refreshments, and friendship as attendees departed after a pleasant night.
Town Clerk Charles H Deetz a long time resident of Dage has built six or eight dwellings and provided steady work for many men at good wages. He announced today as a candidate for Town Clerk subject to the Republican convention. He has numerous personal friends who would support his name. He would make a good clerk.
A Decatur marriage on February 5 united Thomas H Boye and Lucy Fisher after Papa Fisher initially opposed the match in Indiana. The ceremony occurred at St James German Cathedral in Terre Haute and at home in Decatur, with receptions and additional nuptial events noted. The report mentions property sale of the Hulett farm near Macon and local business ads tied to dental services, car sales, and a new gallery gauge.
A false report of the Queen of England's death circulated via telegraph in Chicago but was denied in New York and Boston. The item also covers local notices including a fire, a death in Fort Wayne, and a discussion of Lady Day Easter coincidence with March 25 as a quarter day. It lists patents granted and local advertisements for lamp sales.
Advertises sale of horses for the New England market on February 9 and 10 at the old stand on North Church street Decatur Illinois. Describes sought horse types from 100 to 1300 pounds eight years and younger. Also notes Hazett farm property sale February 17 at Decatur courthouse. Includes unrelated notes on European royalty.
The article outlines Lent dates and rules including Ash Wednesday, fasting, and abstinence practices for Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches. It mentions Good Friday, Easter timing, and common services. It also reports on Knights of Pythias anniversary plans, a charity ball at the State House, the Midway Pleasure entertainment, and fund proceeds for the poor, plus real estate and tax matters in Macon and notable court actions regarding land, heirs, and assessments.
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