25 Feb 1892
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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly Republican
Location
Decatur, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1892
Page
1
The fragment indicates a weekly Republican newspaper published every Thursday by Hamsh er Calhoun at 25 Hour Water Street opposite the court house. Terms likely show annual advance payments and a footer note about prepaid rates.
Authorized notices announce Marion May as candidate for Justice of the Peace in the township region subject to Republican party approval. Also banounee Wiesnam E E as a candidate for Justice of the Peace pending decision of the Republican town convention.
Fragmentary local news item highlights include tax and board of supervisors regular session, Republican county committee meeting at Clokey's office, and various商 shop notices. Mentions Linn Sprague DG Co auctions, Moultrie County Dairy company, Justus Lokene illness, and Sunday school convention dates across many towns.
The Grey Library Block on William Street, home to the Public Library and several tenants including the steam bakery, Decatur Steam Bakery, Western Union, and J. Bullard undertaker, burned last night. Firefighters saved some records and telegraph equipment but the block suffered extensive damage with total losses near $197,010 and insured at $54,900. The library, initially housed in the block, lost most volumes though 5,000 of 11,000 were rescued. the building will be rebuilt and the library relocated to the old Presbyterian church area. Insurance dolphins and recovery efforts continue as businesses prepare to reopen in temporary spaces.
A major blaze swept the Library Block on North Main and William streets. The fire consumed the building housing Decatur Steam Bakery, a drug store, a mattress shop, and other tenants, with an estimated loss of 987,725 and insurance of 56,600. Roberts & Greene vow immediate reconstruction. tenants including the Public Library may return. The steam bakery stock and machinery suffered heavy losses. the church adjacent escaped major damage, while the block’s ruin prompted plans to rebuild at once.
Personal mentions include Charles Poviweil and son visiting Thomas Peatwell in Wallington Kansas, a birth announced for George Rupert’s family, and a son born to Mr and Mrs Charles Dresnen in Eldorado. Also reports of travel to Cleveland, a wedding invitation for Miss Kate Ullrich, property purchase on Prairie Street, and Maroa farm lease for James Powell. plus staff changes at J G Starr Harness Co and health updates. Republican Committee sets Feb 27 meeting to arrange county convention. A. Semple and Lula Semple return from the West. blood purity advised with Avera Sursaparilla promotion.
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