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Various 19th Century News Notes From Illinois and Neighboring States
A compilation of local incidents mil dements and events includes a Virginia anecdote about charity and deception, sheriff sales in Cairo, a Monticello death from wagon accident, and obituaries from Rockford and Racine. It also reports accidents at a rink, a fatal train crossing, a burned theater district fire in Racine, legislative debates on railroad tariffs, a theft case near Kankakee, social scandal in Arcola, wedding fads, river navigation news, a Rochester penitentiary suicide attempt, and regional political notices. The piece also cites notable figures, inquiries, and community appeals for relief and public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Fuller
Senate
Hurlbut
House
F. Franck
Pene
Keystone
Green
Wagner
Roberts and Johnsons
Association
John W. Merritt
E.imery
Chas. L. Wilson
J. C. Dobelhower
H. Griggs
J. R. Mosser
A. W. Edwards
E. L. Baker
J. H. Burnham
H. M. Kimball
G. P. Smith
L’observateur
Chicago
Northwest
Observateur
Post
Freeport Evening Journal
Freeport Journal
Evening Journal
Jamess. McCall
Stephenson County
Waukegan Gazette
William Blair
Opossum den Prairie
Sparta
Loose
Clark
Springfield Journal