Letter from Austin Clark on transfer to Lexington field operation
A letter from Austin Clark son of Gilman Clark describes a transfer from St Louis to Lexington for Swift & Co. He details a delayed trip due to a flooded line on the Wa bash river with water up to the rails, a tense crossing, and a plan to work with Knecht in a lumber camp. He notes mountain travel, moonshiner danger, and lodging at the Phoenix Hotel in Lexington Kentucky.
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Lexington
Austin Clark
Gilman Clark
St Louis
Swift & Co
Folke
Louisville
Wabash
Knecht
Tenaw
Uleger Tx
Phoenix Hotel
Austin
Tragedy in Missouri Leaves Charles Darst Dead
Charles Darst, son in law of A. Case, formerly lived west of Momence, died in Blairtown Missouri after a knife attack during a jail incident in Holden. He had moved with his family to Blairtown last year and left Lowell, Indiana, where his wife and two or three children resided, after drinking led to abusive behavior and legal trouble.
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Charles Darst
Momence
Charles Darat
Missouri
Darst
A. Case
Clinton
Blairatown
Holden
Darat
Ane
Cverheart
Helden
Blaakstown
Lowell
Ind
Mabel Case
Fraternal Reserve Life Moves Offices to Peoria
The Fraternal Reserve Life association long based in Knoxville has relocated its general offices to Peoria occupying the second floor of the Peoria National Bank building. The supreme lodge met in Peoria recently and reports show over 5000 members across 27 lodges with about 23 000 dollars in the reserve fund. The group, a fraternal beneficiary society with death and accident features, has grown rapidly over five years and is welcomed by Peoria residents.
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Fraternal Reserve Life Association
Knoxville
Peoria
Peoria National Ban
Fraternal Reserve Life
Supreme Judge
Order
Supreme Secretary
T Association
Pearis
Supreme Lodge
Bartonville
East Peoria
Star
Remarkable Will of Kentucky Colonel Promotes Cremation
Louisville residents received copies of Col CG M Strader U S A retired who died after hospitalization in Philadelphia. The will orders cremation in Philadelphia and scattering of ashes on the Ohio River near his birthplace. He cites belief in the angel Gabriel and the creed to Love thy neighbor as guiding his afterlife. Strader, a West Point graduate, served in the Civil War and Indian campaigns under Cus ter and other leaders.
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Ohio River
Gabriel
Col Strader
West Point
Union
Custer
Illegal Elections In Carroll County Townships
A Savannah Journal report notes that township officers in Fair Haven Wysox and Elkhorntrove failed to publish ballots in two papers as required by law. It argues such noncompliance endangers qualification of Hiegal and others and questions why the remaining Carroll county clerks ship uphold the statute.
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Fair Haven
Wysox
Elkhorntrove
Carrall County
Carroll County
Savanna (Fil) Journal
Federation of Women's Clubs
Tlllnois
Chillicothe
Evelyn 1
Jones
Henry
Springfield
Ascessors
Marhall County
Gregory
Lacon
C. K. Lombard
Saratoga
W. L. Stoner
Hopewell
Perry Haw
Illinois College
Jacksonville
Whipple Academy
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
The advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as an instant remedy for burns cuts bruises sores eczema and other skin abrasions. It warns against cheap counterfeits and urges buyers to ensure the genuine PelWitt's product from Dr Powell.
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DeWittt
PelWitt
DeWitt
Powell
Darkey barber explains church list of donations tale
A colorful snippet recalls a barber’s reason for quitting church membership. He jokes about paying to stay in favor, prompting neighbors to call him Mister Dickson as he loses trust and business. The piece also mentions Illinois canal funds and a court ruling alongside several local notices and light anecdotes.
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Darkey
Broder Dickson
Mijstal Dickson
Ilinois and
Michigan Canal
Springfield
Richard E. Burke
Chicago
Canal Commission
United Et
Rentiemep
Nourishing Diet and Herbine Promote Health and Skin Glow
Message touts purity of blood as basis of beauty and strength. Warns that improper digestion leads to pale, sallow skin and weakness. Advises nourishing food and a small dose of Herbine after each meal to aid digestion. 50c at Dr Powell's drug store.
Percheron Stallion Imported From France Registered
A Percheron stallion imported from France in 100 is registered to the Percheron Stud-Hook of America with record 24 700. Pedigree details list multiple sires and mares, including Houle Grevin and Cocotte, with breeding notes and farm venues. Local seasonings cite William Wheeler, O S Loomis, L C Hunt, and other farms. insurance and forfeiture terms noted.
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France
Dunham, Fletcher & Goleman
Wayne
Hitnels
Percheron Stud-Hook
America
Motlan
St. Georges Deela
Sarthe
Houle Fororth
Grevin
Ty LaGrange
Bes
Brilliant
Thrilliant
Cocotl
Viour- Uhaslin
Ovo
Mignon
Fean-le Blanc Gai Dats Bleue
Hordian
Quinn Bros
Henry
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la Salle
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Republican Office
Webstelaga Printing
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Haeve NoUpance
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Marshall County Cirrcuit Court
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Panama Canal Company
Marshall County
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Bird
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Whitefeld
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England
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John Davidson
Magnolia Hone Company
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Oliva Eclipse
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Diomed
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Jonas Maust
Whiteheld
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