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Newspaper

Decatur Weekly Republican

Location

Decatur, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1896

Page

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Assignment Rage 18 The Assignee Cash Liabilities and Assets

The assignee records liabilities of 16110 and assets of 25076.63 in a case closed by the sheriff. It details creditors lists, a store at 147 North Water Street, and property notes. The narrative covers court filings, property descriptions, and financial details tied to Decatur area commerce and a broader community event.

Montag Albert I. Kane H. W. futon North Water Street Daoputy Sherif Holinus Ross hot Dodd Llulititelos Friedlind & Co promis thamilton Menton rulat Latlerlig Decatur lab Gaul abovg G. EL Dennis FLW Fenton Poramat North Water aerounits agabiat nesta Me Rose prowley

Macon County Teachers Examinations Honor Roll List

A complete Wall List of Macon County teachers who took the Saturday examination is published. Names include Laura Allan Eva Humphrey Marian L Dill Mary McCollum Lillia Stewart Mary J It W J Kelley H J Bassler David H Wolla Eva M Bixby M E Lockhart W W Kyle Ida M Knapp Mrs A S Murphy Marion Kerwood Agnes L Compton Fraca Hill A G Jones Mary Staats Louie Coffman Mabel Thrift Mrs Jonal Montgomery Stella M Wintera K O Melvin Eva Adams Mary W Moore M Mae Day Laura Martin May Lilian Swan Mabel E B Wilson Alice Wilson Mary J Knott Flora A Livingst on Carrie Roberts Kathleen Sherrick I Mobo Russell Bertha Albert Louise Card Treasure Mallory Pearl McElroy Jesalu R Dorltog Marlo 14 Challnor Carlotta AL Adams Grace Cornwall Alattle J Corway Mia J E H Metcalf Minnie M Bigelow Jeanette Crozier Charles J Teasler H Clay Dasher Rosa Schwab Anne S Votterflet Mary W Wood S J Mounts Mary Anderson Olive B LoHer Ann Showumaker Lian Fellis Emi R Bean O M divans B C DIM Bere Smith Crave Gouge Ada Ervin Virgil Monta I 2 Shick Sadie M Wilson S FB Stanley Grace Cornwell Lillie Clark Culwell Liey Highley Rose Vocl veker Henry S Noesker Mary Alsbury and Tis Hockingborry.

Mary J. Knott Flora A. Livingston Carrie Roberts Kathleen Sherrick Mobo Russell Bertha Albert Louise Card Trosure Mallory Pearl McElory Jesalu R. Dorltog Marlo 14 Challnor Carlotta AL, Adams Grace Cornwall Alattle J Corway Mia J. EH. Metcalf Minnie’ M. Bigelow Jeanette

Delay in appointing receiver for municipal light plant

The Daily reports delays in the circuit court over appointing a receiver for the Municipal Light and Power plant as parties fail to agree on a suitable person. Numerous names were proposed but consensus proved elusive, with争 over cost and mortgage payments cited.

Jinlge Wall Mioetrio Light and Power plant Tb 14

Tax Case Judgments Entered by Judge Hatmar Court

In county court this morning Judge Hatmar entered final judgment against delinquents in the 1895 taxes as county treasurer Pattergton proceeds with sales. Objections by G A Allison Ronch McReynolis Dickey were sustained for land assessed twice, while Wabash Road Company objections were overruled for taxes in Oakley Wheatland Bina Mound and Slwath. Tax in Deestur township reduced from 116 to 932.65. E D Walker objection overruled.

Hammer Hatmar Pattergton G. A. Allison Ronch & McReynolis Dickey Vhe Wabash Roadroad Company Oakley township austaisel ag Wheatland Bina Mound Slwath Tn Deestur

Old Settler George Peele Dies at 86 in Corro Gorda

George Peele aged nearly 86 died at his home in Corro Gorda on Monday afternoon. One of Piatt county’s oldest settlers he ran a tavern and post office in early days near Corro Gorda. Survived by wife and six children including George Peak and Mrs. Lavie Town of Decatur. Grandchildren listed include Mrs. S. G. Huff and Miss Mauda Peck of Decatur. A longtime Methodist, he was highly regarded by the community.

George Peele hig bore Corro Gorda Piatt county winny pears prosuns Lavi Town George Peak Decatur Western Firemen and Journal of Public Works Chicago American Association of Firemen Indianapolis H. Mueller Robert Adolph F. B Philip Oscar Henry Mueller Mueller H. Mueller Manufacturing company plato F. B. Mueller Adolph Mueller El Mueller Decatur board of education Mise Dempsey Church street Miss English Warren street Miss Foot John Loeffler Jackson street Sheppard Cravath Westhoff Hyman Wood street

Wedding of Ada Hoehn and William Colladay in Decatur

A quiet morning wedding at 312 West Macon Street Decatur united Ada M Hoehn daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hoehn with Chicago newspaper man William F Colladay son of Mr and Mrs H S Colladay. Rev W H Penhallegen officiated a garden parlor ceremony with Lohengrin march. Afterward a pink and green breakfast was served. The couple will reside in Chicago after a wedding trip.

Ada Hoohn eaty William F. Calladay Chicago John Hookn West Macon street Miga Ada M. Hoehn W. H. Penhallegen First Presbyterian church Lohengrin Milas Ada Lower Garrett Colladay Chisago Union John Hoche Deenatur shaid

No Trials in Court as Grand Jury Delays Brief Session

In the circuit court Judge Vail excused the petit jurors until tomorrow morning due to no trials. Grand jury entries expected soon. Docket entries show numerous foreclosures, divorses, and judgments including a $5,456.18 master’s report and $522.71 default judgment against Anna Hamshber, with various receivers appointed and further continued actions. TEACHERS AND THE BOARD.

H. C. Montgomery Municipal Electric Light Plant A. C. Montgomery Vail Manicipal Electric Light and Power company Montgomery Bird Montgomery Myr electriciana People Frank Wheatfield John Goodman patit lateeny Tommy Bell ciso Indiana J. H. Latham May Irwin James Whitaker reform school Thomas Sandera Columbia Manufacturing company Greenwich Tasmanca Company New York defaulh C. Folker Adam Scott L. Crow Jeemnia M. Grow Scott Outten L. B. Cosner M. Allison A. D. Risley Nora Pensinger William H. Pensinger canon M. L. Howe Myra A. Howe George W. Handy Nancy D. Schneifer no Savings Fund Building association Jacoh McNell Same John H. Robinson Susan Hoyle Leo J. Hoyle Susan P. Atlen Elisha P. Allen Nora Reavis Joseph L. Reavis Nancy A. Kerschner Henry G. Kergchner Bert Souders Lucy Souders Nora B. Huffaker Harrison L. Huffaker Lottie Kellar W. T. Kellar Nicklaus Wittig Amands Wittig Larkin T. Crawford Hannah Sutcliffe Richard Sutcliffe B. F. Cleghorn Mary Cleghorn Miles E. Young John W. Hartley W. F. Miller James M. Stokey Samuel W. Stookey bill C. C Webb John Birt Clara Long George W. Long H. Grindel Chappelow James Millikin Audiuy Lewis B. Casner William H. Whittington Lida A. Whittington Robert L. Walston Michael Cavanaugh B. C. McReynolds Henry H. Colter Larkin 'T. Crayford The Savings Fund Building association Mary Morehouse Harry Joseph Starr Wilber A. Miller Frank P. Roddy Colby Bora & Co Sophia People’s Savings and Loan assocition John Williams coal

Negro arrested after attempted indecent proposals near West North street

A man named Ben Jones was arrested and jailed on a charge of making indecent proposals to two girls, aged seven and nine, near 983 West North street. Officer Brockway pursued him with a helper for nine blocks, detaining him in the North Main street area before transport to the county jail. The report also notes firemen convention coverage and local school board meetings with proposed improvements and mentions church membership reinforcements and community notices.

Kay Lott Oficer Brockway Ben Jones Thomas Fay West North street Brockway Chase Pasterson North Main street Jones

Dudrey murder at Macon stalls train platform case

June 9 at Macon and Webster City Iowa reports a man shot on a train platform near the baggage car. The unidentified killer fled. a coroner's verdict blamed a hand revolver shot by an unknown assailant. Dudrey leaves a widow and child. two suspects deny involvement while a posse searches for the murderer.

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Train Line to Dodo The Man Who Was Struck

William White, struck by a P D E train Monday afternoon, remains alive in critical condition with a brain clot. Doctors say recovery is unlikely and death could occur at any hour. Reed Club of Maine slated to pass through Decatur next Sunday at 8 am on the Wabash bound for St Louis.

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