Delinquent taxes and local politics in Lacon Illinois
The Peoria Journal notes delinquent tax lists in this issue with tax hikes. It reports Gen Oglesby likely to be nominated at Peoria, Blaine favored for president in Chicago, and a Republican sweep in Lacon with three aldermen elected Hanson DePue Stock and Gapen. County farm improvements and assessors’ meeting in Lacon are described, along with town development, telegraph office concerns, and local civic efforts toward better sidewalks and shade trees.
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Ean County
Usgl
Reath Iy Baldwin
Péoria Journal
Gen Oglesby
Peorle
Blaine
Chicago
Lacon
Hanson
DePue
Z. Stock
W.T
Gapen
Bro. Whiffen
J. W. Cook
Courtry
Ong and Burns
Mesere G
Nicholson
Camery
John Riley
Heath
Griswold
al. Humphrey
Cheyenne County
Neb
Henry
Citizens and Telegraph Company
Republican
Our Ninth District Conventions and Livingston Greed
A historical critique of Ninth District conventions alleging unequal seat distribution among six counties. Livingston County allegedly manipulated delegates to secure multiple positions, leaving Kan kakee and Marshall to the State convention and Marshall shorted eight years. The piece argues this greed endangers district majorities and demands fair division.
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Livingston
Kankakee
Marshall
Livingston County
Marshall County
Local notes from Hennepin and surrounding areas
Gene Danley plans stock for Plano binders while Mrs H N Schooler returns from Crawfordville Indiana. Easter Monday supper at St Anthony church nets over 60 dollars. Several residents visit relatives, with updates on travels and engagements. Odd Fellows log marks 65th anniversary sociable. Congregational church to hold communion. Rev Barrett's last Sunday with new members joining. An assortment of local visits, moves, and social events fill the week.
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Hennepin
Gene Danley
Plano
H.N. Schooler
Crawfordville
Ind
St. Anthony Church
Annie Speer
Henry
Magale Onasson
Clara Ewing
Bloomington
Chas. Cowen
Bureau
Ohbarley
Wm. Weeks
A. G. Payne
Nebraska
A.V. Speer
Carrie M. Bonham
Frank E. Duncan
H. D. Bonham
Sparland
Odd Fellows Lodge No. 118
Barrett
Chas. Camp and Son
Frank Monroe
Rank Bowmans
Mr Booth
Grundy County
A.J. Fowler
Minnie Booth
Enforce Law Against Net and Seine Fishing
A large catch occurred at the wreck site with many German Carp released into the river by state commissioners years ago. The law should be enforced to protect Illinois river fish interests and prevent such practices.
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Illinois River
Bucklen Arnica Salve Advertsed for skin cures
The advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and priced 25 cents a box sold by Dr Powell. A birth notice records a daughter born to CHAS N GRAY in Whitefield on April 15.
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Bucklen
Powell
Fell
Obituary notices from a long illness claim several lives
Obituaries list Mrs Charlotte Buyder age 68 of Henry Illinois and wife of Lewis Buyder who died April 23 after a wasting illness. Also noted are L Maria Hunter 61 of Milo Bureau county sister of Hiram Hunter and Mra H. Den oes Wktatton who died April 91 after a protracted illness. William A Harris 47 of Whitefield, formerly of Choctaw Nation, died April 5 of pneumonia. Margaret I Michaels 48 of Magnolia township Putnam county died after long illness. Annie B Smith 46 wife of Gen William Sooy Smith of Maywood, sister of Jeremish and Benjamin Durham, died in New York City in April. Mrs Lewis Buyder obituary recounts birthplace in Maryland and long service to the church and community. She was mother to seven, with six predeceased, and is mourned as a faithful Christian.
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Charlotte
Lewis Buyder
Milo
Bureau County
L. Maria
Beneca Hunter
Hiram Hunter
Mra H. den Oes Wktatton
William A. Harris
Whitefeld
Gee
Lucy Harris
Magnolia Township
Putnam County
A. H. Evans
Margaret I. Michaels
New York City
Annie
William Sooy ‘Smith
Maywood
Sook County
Jeremish
Benjamin Durham
Lewis Bnyder
Lewia Buyder
Henry
Hancock
Washington County
Maryland
Cumberland
Illinois
Peoria
Henry, Ill
Botterland
Snyder
M. BE
Old Town
Obituary of A Prien Harris of Choctaw Nation
A long obituary notes the death of A Prien Harris born February 15, 1837 in New York, son of Harvey and Oliza Harris. It details his family, faith, service as a lieutenant in the Gist Illinois regiment, and his death after pneumonia following a leg injury and family bereavements. His sister from Henry attended him in his final hours.
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Harris
Atoke
Choctaw
Nation
pRines
Tiacha
Harvey
Oliza Harris
Theatete
New York
Qecease
Methodist Church
Signal Corps
Gist Ulinois Regiment
Union Army
Donnigan
Henry, Sr
Prien
Market Prices Report From Winter to Spring Season
Henry Marke lists diverse commodity quotes including wheat, corn, oats, butter and eggs. Hogs, tallow, potatoes, chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, hides and wood prices vary by grade and form. Green apples and other listed items close the rounded market snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Marke
Restures to Rent Pastures in Varna Illinois
Two wall watered pastures for rent, 120 acres and 45 acres, offers by A W Jones. Terms available by contacting at 634 miles east of Lacon and 314 miles west of Varna, P O Varna Illinois.
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Lacon
Varna
P.O. Varna
Ill
A. W. Jones
Slippers and Rugs Featured in Spring Shawl Display
Saturday features a grand display of Spring Shawls Jersey Jackets parasols and fans highlighting new home wear and accessories for the season with a focus on fashion and household comfort.
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Kearny Hahr
Heiry
Isa Marshall County
Ios
Marghalla Cosanty
Ward Snell
Lappiin
Saratoga
Olmsted
Conover
Misa Bessie
Koch
Schniden
Fred. E. Galef
Fred W
G. W. Snell
Red Town
Dora
J. Melick
Townsend
California
Torres
Whitefield
Chas, N. Gray
J. B. Tatlor
Hoerse
Warren Street
Erris
Lacgon
Re I. Broaddus
Mra
Kd. BR. Wier
Ita
Campbell
L. Campbell
W. Boot
L. Hall
Frederick William Schamoni
Ilinois
Will Kuonenduon
Lacon, NL
Eldavie
John Griswold
State of Illinois
G. O. Griswold
Seid
Jones
Safete
C. Griswold
Bargain House OF
Eawin Brothers
Main Street
Qur Crockery
Proria
Ild
Hutchins & Moodey
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