Wind of the Session Ends in a Busy Illinois Assembly
From Springfield correspondent reports the 1874 session closed amid vigorous work with notable railroad legislation. Key acts include a revised quo warranto law empowering action against extortionate rail rates and a reform of the 8th railroad section. The revised statutes and a forthcoming print edition aim to defend against inefficiency charges.
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Meanires
General Assembly
Quogernet Railroad
28Th General Assembly
Congress
Illinois & Michigan Canal
Illinois Central Railroad
United States
Senate
State Agricultural Society
Alea
Hurd
Steele
Upton
Ling
Rountree
Danham
House
Committee On Printing
W. HL. Bailache
E.L. Merrit
Bailache
jJournal-company
Resolutions Honor House Clerks and First Lady Clerk
The closing hours of the session produced expressions of thanks for the senate and house leaders. A special resolution praised Miss Chariton the first woman clerk elected to the state general assembly for her duty and accuracy. The adjourned session is described as a period of work and dedication prompting a desire for rest.
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Senate
Starne
Early
Bo Well
Case
House
Shelby M.cullom
Dunham
Gullum
Misa Chariton
General Assembly
Masquerade Sociable at Lacon Delights Attendees
The Presbyterian masquerade sociable at the house of George F. Wightman in Lacon drew about 20 participants in varied costumes. Notable attendees included Mrs. Fairbanks as an Indian princess and Mrs. Chapman, with others like Cyrus Hutchins as a Quakeress and Jim Shaw as a British gentleman. The event featured decorum, mask removal at 9:30, and refreshments, ending with social conversation and general praise for a fine cause. Dewitt Woodrum, son of Mrs. W. D. Lowden, was seriously injured when a carriage whip startled a horse, throwing him and causing a diagonal ankle fracture. he is recovering with limited mobility. Horatio C. King becomes publisher of Christian at Work, with M. H. Bright and E. P. Cone joining its editorial team.
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George F. Wightman
Fairbanks
BE. C. Chapman
Geo
O. Barnes
Wallace
Laura Whipple
Dinah
Mrs. Halsey
Clara Wallacu
Evelyn
Ellsworth
Mary Wilson
Nellie
Humphrey
Mercury
Ed. Chapman
Jim Shaw
Geo. Wightman
Messrs. Hutchins and Lazier
Dewitt Woodrum
W. D. Lowden
Will. Bush
Nutte—Tin Seminary
Alex. Hoagland
O. J. Loomis
Mr. Hoagland
Dewitt
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Henry, Marshall Co
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Bakers
ATC. & W. Everett
Powell
M. D. W. al. Jones
M.D. Powell
J. 0. Kalb
Sidian
TW. Nieco
Lloyd House
Richard Street
Charles Davis
W. 8
Hoyt
Main Street
North Side Public Square
Geo. Motter, JR
Regulator
Henry
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Art
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Fred
Potter
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Orr's Grocery Store
Edwin T. Disolway
Astice OF
Tilk Peace
Ofice
Wolf Block
Paskell
Edwarda Stced
J. 8. Burt
Addie L. Wilson
NEW England Conservatory OF Music
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Leary
Lucan
Weary
Edwards
GHO. IF
Thid St
School
Illinote
Mersiah County
Giypa
Parkell
ED. Kline
Sue
Naional ‘Dank
Edwards Street
ELENE
Pool & Jones
L. & E, Jenkins
A. Stone
A. D. Sawyer
C.A. Stone & CO
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Jane
Temple of Fashion
Geo. Schuster
cLotis
Henny
Ken McNeal
Second Street
Algo
Ken. McNeal
James C. Law
Womilen
Measra, Wall & Malco
R. Clank
Mento
Kleinhenz & Krenz’s
Ag Call
ED. Stephens
LVERE
Marshall County
Paskell House
BUSI
Kentucky
Atthéberge
Dee
Coal & Wood
D. Hl. Anderson
Lis Yard
Honi
James and
North Streets
John
Morgan
GEEBA
Illinois
Miyvouri
Iowa
Man Tavern
Tilde
J. C. Woaglard
Springfield
Lacon
Horatio C. King
Christian At Work
M. HH. Bright
E.P. Cone
Chambers Street
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