Reform Assembly Shrouded in Trickery and Debates
From Our Own Correspondent in Springfield March reports reveal a heated session with courtly boasts and alleged graft. Key bills include a $70,000 Copperas Creek lock and dam appropriation and a $10,000 Douglas monument. both advanced amid protests over registry repeal and temperance measures.
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Springfield
Marcel
Reform Assembly
Senate
Copperas Creek
thecIisnels
Aolune
House
Ted
Hates
Starr of Pooria
Haines
Chicago
Vhis
Haines, Hesing & Co
Hannan, Hesing, Merritt & Co
Cummings
Hise
Merritt
Robertson
Buncombe
Haines Bureau
Leland
Iadiesa
Humes Bureau
Adonis
Gentlimen
Times
Oxire
Reform era letter misstates home employee status
A damaged fragment shows a correspondent claiming a home employee role while Haines and others deny it. The corrected note reveals a false assertion about Mr. Plumby and the repeal of a registry law. The writer suggests the end may come this week if the appropriation bills are delayed.
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Drew
Haines
Hainds
Spac
Plumby Dowlris
Easter Services Across Faiths Highlight Spring Observances
Easter services were observed widely with church decorations and music. The German church featured artificial towers and rich décor, while St John’s Episcopal displayed fresh and artificial flowers and rose window inscriptions. Father Albrecht’s singing drew praise, and organist Frank K. provided skilled accompaniment. The German congregation reported pew rentals of 1600 and debt paid, signaling strength after a break with the Irish brethren. A fatal gun accident near Magnolia claimed John Disosway, with funeral rites by Roberts Grange and a large community turnout.
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Father Albrecht
Hasen
Misa Mary Helder
Father Albrocht
Ronlemann
Frank Kreinhbenz
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Christ
Tapestry prices clash with local clock in Ludington notice
An excerpt shows yard prices for tapestries and cloths then notes prices are under Chicago or Peoria retail. It mentions names and landmarks, a church bell, and multiple clock times. It records a foreclosure notice by Henry C. Derrick against Eli and Sarah J. Albertson in Whitefield with sale at Lacon on April 22 at 10 a.m. involving 140 acres southeast of section 14.
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Chicago
Peoria
John Kinnse
J. Kohler& Co
John Martin
Henry C. Derrictt
Eli
Sarah J. Albertson
Whitefield
Lacon
Sestlun
Neighborhood News Sparland notes and local changes
Readable items from Sparland report teachers examined at last Friday session and possible county raid if candidates pass. George Wilgon returns to work on the former Elit building, W McClanahan recovering, A J Baughman active. Visitors include Mrs Hurdle of Peoria and John Flynn of Streator. Dr Tesmer still bedridden. Little girl born to George McLaughlin in Stouby township, March 24.
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Sparland
Iaa
Misa Joy
Dha
Princeton
Edwards
Coun“Ty
Spotland Gan
Ktnilor
George Wilgon
Elit
Ieee
W.mcclanahan
A. J Baughman
Gallup
Parland
Prof. de Normandie
Mrs. Hurdle
Peoria
Mia. C. F. Hitchcock
John Flynn
Streator
Swifthins
Omaha
Mgipint-Zimdnermanovi Green -Ohrare
Tim Vanantwerp
Stoubéy Township
George McLaughlin
Williant Bontiani
Spring Day In Snachwine Prompts Local Social Notes
The town enjoys a bright day with smiling faces and lively streets. Laconites plan a spelling school week to engage old and young, while Mr Davenport and family prepare to move to Streator for business. Emma Williams returns from teaching away, and Mrs Wilson departs for California. Visitors include Dr and Mrs Davis staying with Mr Williams and Mr J W Falkenberg.
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Asiolibers
W. H. Williams
J. W. Falknertg
Ancien
Sales and Moves in Milo and Regional Notes
Dr Shipman sold his farm to Thomas Fate and moves on Ira Britton sells to Robert Hay Henry Olds also sold and moves to Iowa Col A E May moves from Tiskilwa to Ravenna Mo Charley A Kelsey visits Princeton and nearby towns The Methodist Conference meets at Princeton May 10 with national representation and a likely 10 day session Prof Boltwond praised as a scholar amid local schooling discussions
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Bureau County
Milo
Dr. Shipman
Thomas Fate
Ira Britton
Robert Hay
Henry Olds
Iowa
Col
A. E. May
Tiskilwa
Ravenna
Charley A. Kelsey
Bantrice
Nebraskan
Princeton
General
United States
Boltwond
Insanity and Death Reported in Hennepin and Morris
The daughter of J P Blake of Granville is described as insane and a graduate of a Philadelphia medical college. Heartened notes say she is a capable physician but requires constant supervision. Also reported are the deaths of William J Winters formerly of Mt Palatine now DuQuoin and Mrs Frans Way of Morris, sister of Mrs T W Shephard, interred at Union Grove cemetery Putnam County.
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Hennepin
J. P. Blake
Granville
Philadelpha
En P
W Mn Ham, Jr
William J. Winters
DuQuoin
Mt. Palatine
Fransway
Morris
T. W. Shephard
Union Grove
Putnam County
Peoria Home Hosts Birthday Party for Miss Lou Deane
Col Denna of the Peoria Home hosted a birthday party for Miss Lou Deane. The event featured a bounteous repast and pleasant gathering at the Peoria Home, noted as a good place to be around mealtime.
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Peoria County
Lou Deane
Col Denna
Peoria
Household Skunks Invade Rural Residence Probed
A city resident faces a skunk infestation in the north part of town as a family struggles with repeated denning under a house. Neighbors recall a prior incident with a spotted animal and describe efforts to trap and remove the pests while concerns about odors and potential danger grow.
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Michael Downey
Cedlar
Aimee
Jamoa
Madithus Fir
Belige Kith
Henderson Skinning
Porhide
Kanfinin’s
Dan
Hender
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Eee Vr
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Old Story Paul's Block
Warihall
Tyvalet
Fred. S. Potter
Orr's Grocery
Samuel
Snider
Morturgas
Nutus
Weis’ Dock
Eury
Edwin
Bain Estate
Weis
Ustice
Aguut
Cisas
Cc. M. Baker
GC & W. Everett’s
Jabo Kline
Richard Street
Gharles Davis
J. G Kale
J. W
W. Devinson
Wirt
Wear Rickard
B.C. Taber
Herluz
Puskell House
Krahler
Geo, Motter, JR
Hollins
Huury
E. 1. Nock
Heury
Ita
J. & Burt
Tvs
Uprstaire
Paskell House
Wards Street
Gho. F
Paskell, Proprietae
Mezre
Lacan
Henry
Iyalig
Cranty
J. S. Burt
News Dealer
NEW ‘Tin Shop
Eurpet Fedeo Public
Richard Dicer Beery
Fashionsable Milliners
Sonotana
Pool & Jones
L. & E. Jenkins
Atore
Shale
Beale
Ussor
Millnery
Punt
Minst
John W. Moore
Alee
Henry, OL
Pailor Shop
Joseph Kapram
Joseph Kapramn
GRO, Schuster
Edward Street
Henry, Zit
Charles E. Randall
Thurlow & Munich
Veoria
Geo Koebler
Browsie
Charles ZH. Randall
Weary
Maren
George Ingle
Stone & Goal Dhaler
Henry. Republicay
Douglas
Tay
Rasulla
John Disosway
Magnolia Village
KE. T. Disvaway
Allen Glenn
Milnois
Toflemyer
Disasway
Glenn
Aaron Pol
Ox Bow Prairie
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ALG
Roberts Grange
Caledonia
Grange
Mark Disosway
Hopewell Township
Julia Glenn
Samuel Glenn
Daly
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