State House Funding Sought for Completion in 1875
Springfield officials submit a draft bill for a $350,900 additional appropriation to accelerate the new State House project. They report total expenditure to Jan 1, 1872 at $1,239,150.98, with $461,000 in treasury. Officials expect roofing by March 1873 and occupancy ready by Sept 1, 1874, with final spaces by Jan 1, 1875, pending General Assembly approval.
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Springfeld
General Assembly
State House
Knis
John M. Palmer
Govier
Lulinors Ta
Enitentiary
Messrs
Bauer
Water & Deakman
Winnebago Chief Visits Father Dixon and War Dance at Court House
The Winnebago chief and his party called on Father Dixon at the Court House last Thursday. They spoke in their language, performed a grand war dance, and teased sending money to the priest. The audience observed the vivid dress, brass jewelry, and feathers, noting the old war horse image in the scene.
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WinneWagodd
Dixon
Froth
Pelegrap
O-Pink-Ee
Dixon—Na-chu-sa
Father Dixon
Morton on German attitudes toward arms sales in Senate debate
In a Senate discussion on U S arms sales to France during the late war, Senator Morton stated that Prussia knew of the sales, could have bought arms, but declined. He cited Baron Gerolt and Bismarck's refusal, noting Germans were educated, independent voters aligned with Republican principles, and sympathetic to Germany over France in the conflict. He argued Germans would not be swayed by partisan efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
Morton
Baron Gerolt
Prussia
Bismarck
Loire
Republican Party
Germany
Democracy
France
Paris
Mr. Washburne
Kansas Pacific Railway Promotes Line from Kansas City to Denver
The Kansas Pacific Railway showcases its 639 mile route from Kansas City and Leavenworth through Kansas to Denver Colorado. It highlights fertile lands and healthful country with access to state capitals universities and colleges along the line. Kansas leads in cereal yields and fruit premiums at major fairs and offers appealing travel and health benefits for travelers and invalids.
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Kansas City
Leavenworth
Kansas
Denver
Colorado
State Capitol
State University
State Agricultural College
United States Agricultural
Philadelphia
Richmond
Boston
Albany
Kansas Pacific Railway
Singular and Fatal Accident Near Councel Blas
A farmer and former Western Stage Company officer, Robert J. Willard, died after his wagon overturned into a deep crevice near Saywood Hill. He became trapped head down, was found alive at 6 am and died during extraction two hours later. He was noted as muscular and powerful, making the death more singular.
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Couxeen Buures
Robert
J. Willard
Western Stage Company
Saywood Hill
Mr. Willard
Remarkable Musical Entertainment At The Seminary
A Daily column notes the Washington birthday program at the Seminary, praising the first order music and performers. Prof. Gurney joins the musical department, Miss Hulett is lauded for her lecture on women's equality, with a large audience in attendance and strong praise for all participants. The piece also covers estate notices and probate records including claims, guardianships, and administrators in various decedent's estates.
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Petégriiationia Ambrig
Grey
Washington
Gurney
Hulett
County Court February Term Estate Disputes and Guardianships
Samuel Ludwig administrates Hartfelder estate as court continues petition to sell for debts. Guardians report sums in hands total hundreds, with several guardianship settlements and bonds approved. Wach guardianship cases include Hild, Mary Hild, Barbara Hild, Alyira and Edwina Page, Elizabeth and Josiah Smith, and Catharine Smith with final settlements and continuations.
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Lizzy A. Willoughby
Guardian
Celia L. Willoughby
George Gray
Emma G. Cheney
William Flarvey
Probante
Cephas Harris
James H. Millard
John Jolannis
Alonzo Wood
William Machen
Giles F. van Vechten
Annie C. Price
Isaac Schmucker
Simon Frohlich
Bent, Hartman
R. H. Gray
Samuel Ludwig
John F. Hartfelder
Anna B. Hartfelder
Timothy Dunshee
Charles J. Wanshee
Rosamond D. Millard
Harriet J. Cheney
Thos. Dugard
Reinhard Hild
Conrad Hild
Henry Hild
Mary Hild
Willard P. Willoughby
Lizzy A
St. M. Cook
Samuel J. Bidlack
Alyira Page
Edwina Page
Elizabeth Smith
Josiah Smith
Catharine Smith
Milton Smith
Augusta Talcom
Augusta Carpenter
Richard G. Swaln
Joel Wallace
Hair Restoring Sicilian Hair Preparation Ad
Annual rise in popularity for this hair preparation claims to restore gray or faded hair to youthful color, improve scalp cleanliness, prevent dandruff, and spur new growth. Endorsed by A. A. Hayes, M.D., with claim of purity and effectiveness. Sold by druggists and dealers for one dollar.
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A. A. Hayes
M.D
Massachusetts
R. P. Hall
Nashua
N.E
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Conalon
Ceneral Assembly
Departments of State
Mary
Jaco Buns
Didun't, Stuagr
Janes II
Beyentuas
Jws Doixas Py
Wisconsin
Galeng Gazette
Nicholas
Rn Wis
W.S. Torr
Christian Bahn
Isaac Sehmacker
Christian Rahn
James Mark
Peter Hay
Heire
Charles Neil
George Puterbaugh
James St. Ores
Dlaus
John N. Price
Jacob Price
Margaret V. Welty
William B. Price
William M. Chalfant
Ke, T. E. Becker
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Garrots County Court
Hon
Patch
Barbara Hild
George Cliray
Sane Scamacher
Buckingham
Degat
Nheribe
Stephen’ Gon County
State of Illinois
Thomas Collman
Agnanat Fon Welfens Baugh
Coltman
Freeport
John Welfenbaugh
Moses Higley
Court House
Stephenson
Tih- Noir
Minots
A. D
Tackson Kleckner
Charles E. Brown
Charles BE. Brown
Illinois
Stephenson County
Kreeport
Jalep
Ssignee
District Court
District of Illlinois
Winnesheik Insurance Company
Oleven O'Closk
Winnesnelk Insurance Company
Tulinola
P.O
Ud Vinci
Wilmer
John Diehl
G. J. Freeman
H. Dusaver
Ball Road
Miller Estate
Range 7
Township
H. Dilsavers
Naimne
Miller
Davis
G. I. Freeman
Lena
Barton
Ereas
George Goodyear
Mary Goodyear
Recorder's Office
Charles H. Rosenstiel
Georges Goodyear
Circuit Court
Campbell
Reeport
David
Sunderland
Daniel D. Wareham
Lo Inc
Recorder's Ofice
David HH
Anid
L Xhall
Lani
Knowlton
Altyr
Fyseport
Recorder
Sal
Freeport Journal
Book & Job Printing Office
Bill
God Wae
Turing
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