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Death of Lewiston editor's wife shocks the Benry Republicans
Veteran Lewiston editor Davidson mourns the death of his wife last week from heart disease. He left his home after breakfast for daily duties and died at noon upon returning, the breakfast disher on the table as a silent witness. Local notes report Tonica postmaster appointment and other regional items from Illinois towns, including fires, church plans, and agricultural updates.
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Wit Davidson
Lewiston
Tonica
A. Hull
Matthiessen
Twin City
la Salle
D. Heenan & Co
Illnois
Congressman Graff
Pekin
Peoria
John Ll. Kenner
Chillicothe
Winnibred
Jane ® Parker
Ellen Parker
John Miller
W. Va
Fred Conover
Bradford
Modern
Woodmen Insurance Co
Presbyterian Church of
Rockford
Cherokee County
Marshall County
Morris
Supreme Court of the United States
Canton
Canton Register
Tonica News
David Ridley
Illinois Valley
Fred Kimble
Truesdale’s
Harlow N. Higinbotham
Chicago
Joliet
Higinbotham