Peoria Distillery Plans and County Notes Amid Local Affairs
Multiple Illinois towns push development with new distillery in Peoria, electric company ties in Galesburg, coal shaft near Washington, and civic actions in Joliet, Ottawa, and Streator. Reports cover church dedications, bank leadership changes, a new baseball club in Peoria, and shifts in county licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Mendota
Galesburg
Electric Light
Washington
Crown
Pekin
Galva
Peoria District Baptist Association
Wyoming
Ottawa
LaSalle
Streator
LaSalle County
Peoria Reds
Saybrook
R. M. Woods
Jolet Republiccan
Sun
Joliet Battery
I. N. G. An_incorporated company
Monmouth
David Sanborn
Galesburg Second National Bank
Congregationallsts
Brimfield
Chicago
Journal
Ottawa Republican
Sheridan
Deacon Day
C. D. Porkina
Ville
Poorle
Free Press
Btrentor
First National Bank of Peru
Joliet Sun Printing Company
H. L. Smith
Joliet Iron and Steel Works
First National Bank of
Princeton
Citizens Bank of
Kewanee Courier
Henry County
T. Lyle Dickey
Caton
J. O. Glover
Mra Bryant
J. H. Bryant
Heralist
Mra
Elijah Dee
A Vexen Clergyman and Town Fire Drama
A clergyman pitches Dr King New Discovery amid coughing fits while a local fire at Roberts Clark grocery is contained by timely discovery. The scene spawns a makeshift fire department as aldermen and clerk marshal volunteers to curb potential citywide damage.
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Job
Dr King
J.E
F. A. Powell
Robert Clark
Ashas
Arly
Hall
Duncan Campbell
Ed. Kline
CG. Gouldig
Smile App
8.C. Snyder
E. D. Way
Peoria
Hannon Wagon Co
Harris Ve. Curry
Squire Dignewaye
Illinois Governors and Notable Figures in Bonham Editions
Jeriah Bonham, veteran journalist, announces the first volume of Recollestiana, a 600 page illustrated history of Illinois governors from Bond to Hamilton and notable figures. The work aims to be unbiased and clearly historical, with later volumes planned for 1881 or 1885. Priced at 2.60 to 3 dollars, books mailed prepaid from Peoria Illinois.
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Jeriah Bonham
Journaist
Illinoision
Prnas
Illinois
Bond
Hamilton
Lincoln
Douglas
Peoria
United States
Ng Gg
Reece
Unic
Trust Company
Philadelphia
Practical Farmer
Marshall county tax collections by township reported
The report lists county collectors and amounts for Marshall County. Highlights include Wm Roberts of Roberts 10,215.63 in collections with 3,859.06 delinquent, Joseph Donnelly of Bannington 58,70.04 collected and 8,785.88 delinquent, Ballo Plain 85,822.87 collected and 85,784 delinquent, H. Cox of Whitefield 26,105.42 collected and 5 delinquent, Mitchell B. Miller of Zopowell 96,441.72 collected and 1,945.18 delinquent, Frank H. Barr of Steuben 4,456.31 collected and 8,056.21 delinquent, Hubert Burnett of La Prairie 7,025.62 collected and 183.52 delinquent, J W Divilbiss of Baratoga 5,757.92 collected and 303.65 delinquent, H. T. Ireland of Richland 5,009.03 collected and 640.43 delinquent, Geo A Etchelberger of Evans 10,865.84 collected and 2,046.20 delinquent, John T. Russell of Henry 15,801.78 collected and 2,571.70 delinquent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Wm. Roberts
Roberts
Joseph Donnelly
Bannington
John E. Read
Ballo Plain
Ban H. Cox
Whitefield
Mitchell B. Miller
Zopowell
Frank H. Barr
Steuben
Hubert Burnett
la Prairie
J.,w.divilbiss
Baratoga
H. T. Ireland
Richland
Geo. A. Etchelberger
Evans
John T. Russell
Henry
New Remedy Promises Free Sample for Piles Cure
A dubious advertisement touts a new remedy for piles by Dr Daming and claims a free sample box can be obtained via Dr Powell drugeist. The offer promises skeptical readers proof of its curative powers and urges action with no charge for the samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daming
Powell
Towns Treasurer Statement of Cyrus Brown Marshall County
Cyrus Brown township treasurer for township No 13 range of the 4th P M testifies to a fiscal year ending 1883 detailing funds on hand at start 1335 93 and receipts from interest on police and school funds delinquent taxes and special taxes with disbursements including salary district books teacher payments and repairs. The report lists balances loaned and a final balance on hand 4121 84 with oath sworn before J P H Waterfall on April 7 1668.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Cyrus Brown
Polico
Wee’ Ee
Irens
L. H. Cox
J. N. Barrett
Hsaal
Moe
H. Waterfall
J P
Brown's Iron Bitters advertised as blood purifier
An 1880 Baltimore testimonial touts Brown's Iron Bitters as a universal blood purifier and tonic. It claims to restore health, cure dyspepsia and indigestion, and reverse consumption like wasting, warning that other iron tonics stain teeth and harm health. It cites patient stories and a physician endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Eutaw St
Baltimore
Brown
Jean Birtuxs
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J. FE. Gates
Grocer
Henry, Ill
Plath
Joseph N. Krenz
Daalor Ing
Gsunrone Ch' Aghnt
Pooria
Til
Brown & C
J.S. Burt’s
Fon Pyori
PexproasFraight
Ceeysssee CW Loarro
Fent Henry
Thea Mutcon
Benn
Republican
E. H. Hutchins
C. KR. Jones
A. M. Pool
Pool
Alty
A. M.pool
Garrett Wykoff
E H.hutchins
Hutchins
John Kiine
John Black
Lewis Snyder
J. Hones
J. N. Krenz
John Morgan
C. W
Total
Ae Ceress
Sree Seers Seeree
Mannufacturers of
Edwards Street
Halinfaction
Blygh & Powell
John Schurr
Second Atreat
Rana Fs and
Iainry
Paschall Morris
States
Daniel F. Beatin
Tonison
H. C. Tonison
Cincinnati
O. N.Y
Jacksonville
Omaha
Cooley
WM. Ball
Ilhinois
Uae
EAD Gps Ia
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