Sketch of Caledonia and its pioneers in Putnam County
The article recalls Caledonia in Putnam County as a pioneer settlement along timber belts and streams. It notes early fencing with rail and oxbow boundaries, a small post office and a single blacksmith shop, a razed brick schoolhouse, and two churches. It highlights Miss Thomason’s school of over 60 daily pupils, rail fences, timber-adjacent homes, and farmers shifting to middlemen like Henry Kayes and Glenn brothers for stock sales and favorable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Caledonia
Nusby
Needham
Thomason
remais—Smith
Horrum
Hildebrant
Beng Shawneetown
Peoria
Dixon
Galena
Fort Dearborn
Chicago
Bourda
Henry Kayes
Cole Haley
Cal Shieda
Young Glenn
Shicla
Kayes
Glenn
Allance at the Early History of Putnam County
A local historical note recounts the 1825 creation of Putnam County and its later division proposals. It notes boundary changes, the 1881 act forming Bureau and Stark counties, and the muttered drive to consolidate Putnam, Marshall, and surrounding areas to save funds, arguing for repeal of the split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allance
Putnam County
Marshall
Putnam
Illinois River
Kankakee
Indiana
Hong River
Nixenat
Bureau
Stark, Marshall
Joel Wright
Canton
Isaac Perkins
Tazewell
John Hamlin
Peoria
Hennepin
Posible
Henry
Spoon River
Columbia
Lacon
Tennepin
Tenry
Bureau County
Marshall County
Stark
Muarah
The Grey Eagle Hauling Debate Sparks Local Reply
A Quincy correspondent defends the Grey Eagle operation against accusations of reckless profit. He claims the boat has earned twice prior yearly totals and argues against rebuilding if it burned, asserting the vessel’s value and trade position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Republica
Grey Eagle
Courae
Lavon
Costs and prospects of a steamboat venture
A letter from D. Morn of the Engle Packet argues a boat would cost about 20 000 dollars to build capable of its planned service. He compares 80 percent running costs to a 10 percent secured investment of 6 000 dollars, claiming the trade cannot yield that amount. He explains seven weeks of wage cuts, continued losses, and the impact of public support, defends himself against accusations, and states an intent to repair and ready the boat for navigation opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D . Morn
Engle —Packet-Go
D. M
A Shoeing Job At Peoria Described In Peal Style
The Pesrin Democrat recounts a chaotic horse shoeing in Peoria where a stubborn horse resisted being shod. A Henry blacksmith faced the spectacle using staged restraint with blocks and tackles while a large crowd watched the comic struggle and eventual nail setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pesrin Democrat
Peoria
Henry
John Onion
Bluff District
Horace
Spain
Our Magazine table in the December issue features new stories by D R Locke and diversions
The December number of Wands Homebul Magazine from Toledo Ohio promotes a revised volume with new stories by D R Locke Nanby and contributions from new and old writers. It lists varied content including poetry engravings and departments, with a yearly price of 1 dollar or 1 50 with a chromo. Also notes a second magazine for the young St Niconas for December with many pictures and a serial by Frank R Stockton What Might Have Been Expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loers
D. R. Locke
Nanby
Department of Foreign
Voledo Ohio
Wonn
Housxorp
Ucalon
Cribver
St Nicnonas
Decembar
Moruntwno
Stephens
Sheppard
Beard
Cate
Danciog
Waite
Fox
Colin Thaxter
Poe
Jack Frosts
Frank R. Stockton
Virgina
C. Haukina
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Republican
Heary, Marshall Co
George Burt, JR
Treary
Aide Itat
Gorrie c
Baker & Teath, Y Sand Surgeons
Oftiqe
Ans & Wwmates Drug Store
J.¥. Powell
W. J. Jonas
M.D
C Kalb
J. W Niece’s
Lloyd Houge
Richard Street
Charles Davis
W.shoyt
Mra Wu York
Edwards
Richard Streete
Geo. Motter, JR
E. H. Nock
Potter
W. Orr
Edwin T. Disosway
Real Katute
Paskell House
Sirvatee
Edwards Street
Ewn
GEO
Pask Ell
Ea Ee
Idin Wenry
Esac
T.J
DE. Anderson
CORD
Kingston Coal
Aleo
David
Anderson
Jumce Strente
Conover
Bvge
Thomas
B.D Fisk & Co
New Gallery
Metae’s
First Nafleusl Bank
Henry, Ll
Nerv
C. Oone
Loeva
Henry Byatt
Fashionable
Over Pool & Jones’ Store
Amyrra
Jeddy
Orac
DYATT
Temple of Fashion
GEO, Schuster
Pool & Jones
L. & BE. Jenkins
Mousia
Ull & Hulce
P.O. Arends
Kuma Bean
Poarends
Yeory
Busger
City Meat Market
Travity
Alex Doelser
Pha
William
Weary
Mr. Glenn
McCoy
Magnolia
Riley & Parker
Glenn Brothers
Capt Monair
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