Local Ledger Reports Canal Bill and Community News
The newspaper notes a canal legislation push with state and Chicago drainage support and city attorney-elect Worner Barney of Lacan. It also covers Harney winning a land gulf case, a dower annuity for Mrs Shorts, editorial delays, and Polly Spellman’s arrest linked to insanity and jail transfer.
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Chicago Drainage Commission
Worner Barney
Lacan
ER. P. Harney Esq
Gulf
A.V. Shurts
A. V.shurts
DeKalb County
Harney
Shorts
Polly Spellman
Henry
Jacksonville
Peoria Journal
Lacon
Peoria
Women Win School Election With Coordinated Campaign
The women organized a full ticket and carried the school election last Saturday. Robert Hunter won the presidency with 242 votes, A Worley 249, while Mrs G M Locke and Mrs Frank Stevens won two seats. The new board includes Joseph TH Perry and W B Cook among others.
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Robert Hunter
G. M. Locke
Frank Stevens
A. Worley
W. P. Hoyle
Worley
Theodore Bickerman
L. M. Lincoln
Pall
Robert_Hunter
Joseph TH. Perry
W.B. Cook
A. G. Humphrey
J. A. Worley
Weimer Family Visits Port Royal Amid Born Memories
Port Royal native Wm R Weimer of Williamsburg Blair County, a Civil War veteran, visits his brother O Weimer and recalls early life. The article notes surviving siblings, long-lived relatives and the Weimer family’s hospitality and standing in Port Royal.
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Port Royal
Wm R. Weimer
Williamsburg
Blaircounty
Juniata County
Nexr
O. Weimer
Nr Weimer
Times Office
George Jacobs
Marshall County
Max Wolmer
Christopher Weimer
Weimers
Ringling Dros Posters Announce Local Circus Event
Ringling Brothers posters advertise a town show in Boorla on May 3. The notice lists the date and location of the ruminated circus performance.
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Ringling Dros
Boorla Mei Ting
May
A Kiyver Melee At River Bank Ends With Fines
A Sunday evening melee near Peoria riverbank led to arrests and fines. Brady and companions assaulted Ed Taylor and caused injuries including a broken nose. Taylor and Meek testified, with all admitting involvement. Brady was dismissed from employment by Mayor Forrest after return from Peoria.
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Mike Brady
Brady
Taylor
William York
Ayor Forrest
Marshal Motter
McCune
Meek
Squire Morgan
Meeks
Weber
Crompton
Calaboose
York
Peoria
Explanation of a Township Treasurer's Longstanding Accounting Mistake
Lott E B Neuson Whitefield Township Treasurer explains a decades confirming discrepancy between the cash book and district book. He says trustees approved charging the difference as a past mistake, a move that sparked criticism from grumblers but aimed to correct records. The notice also recounts a biographical sketch of John McManners, Revolutionary War figure, and notes on pension records and local arrivals.
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Whitefleke Township
Lott EB. Neuson
Sones
Whitefield Township
John McManners
Clarissa A. McManners
Whitefield
McManners
Amboy
New Jersey
John
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Hartford
Conn
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Orwell
Hannah Rooms
Mattison Co
New York
Lucy Calkins
Clarendon
Orleans Co
N. Y
Shoield
Ohio
India
Marshall County
Illinois
Bamo Aaio
ARTO
Caeenserays
Weber
Banda
California Delights Impress East Visitor During Southern Tour
Letter from Mrs. McL Widebrang describes travels through Santa Barbara and Carpinteria, noting Californians contentment and beauty. She recalls visits in Pasadena and Riverside, enjoying orange groves, Magnolia Ave, and social gatherings with friends and relatives while sampling local fruits and scenery.
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McL. Widebrang
Sinva Barnard
Cal
Santa B
Carpenteria
Marshall County
California
Santa Barbara
Illinois
Gartelaly
Jas R. Veach
Pasadena
Redlands
Riverside
Christein
Magnolia Avenue
Christern
Mary Holmes
Joseph Holmes
Riverside School
Advertised Letters at Henry Ill April 20 1895
Uncalled letters listed for Henry Illinois dated April 20 1895 include J. Black William Graham Joseph Kistner Sam Samuelson. Letters to be sent to Dead Letter Office May 4 1895. R C MoWituuys P M
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Henry, Ill
J. Black
William Graham
Joseph Kistner
Sam Samuelson
R. OC. MoWituuys
P. M
Married in Peoria and Verona in double ceremony
Alfred Ruth of Peoria and Winnie McLaughlin wed at A H Green's residence in Peoria. In Verona Charles Re Cundit, Rock Island station agent at Sparland, married Nettie Sindel, daughter of W H Sindel, at the bride's parents home by Rev D W Ayling.
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A. H Green
Alfred Ruth
Peoria
Mra Green
Winnie McLaughlin
George McLaughlin
Chillicathe
Verona
D. W. Ayling
Dwight
Charles RE. Cundit
Sparland
Nettie
W H.sindel
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Arts and Letters Talk
The Woman's Club met Monday April 15 with 24 members. Evelyn Jones presided as Mrs Laura Kling led a program on Art and Literature featuring Clara Hutchins on Women's place in letters and discussions on art's influence at home. Music by Evelyn Jones and Ida Jones complemented the afternoon, followed by a lunch and notes on upcoming meetings at Mrs Paskell's home. The page also includes testimonials for Dr King’s New Discovery and local church notices by Rev Francis with upcoming sermons.
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Evelyn Jones
Laura Kling
Clara Hutchins
Republic of Letters
George Eliot
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Elizabeth Stewart Phelps
Alice
Phoebe Cary
Louise Alcott
Helen Hunt Jackson
Ida Jones
Shoe
Laura Kline
Fyffe
Hildebrandt
California
Shoes and health tonics advertised in early catalog snippet
The ad promotes Belz Royal Blue and Selz Perfecto 3 Shoes by Selz Schwab & Co Chicago sold by J. H. Jones & Son. It also touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a versatile stomach remedy priced at 10 cents. Ends with larva sizes and Powell's as a selling point.
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Dr Powell
Belz
Pomfort
Selz
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