Political campaign notes and Thanksgiving reflections
Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York together contain about 10,000,000 inhabitants, over one-fourth the population. W. T. Abbott is a candidate for Attorney General and may receive appointment. Thanksgiving is described as a nationalized New England festival and now observed as a religious holiday in the West. The House and Senate military committees propose an army establishment of 65,000 with potential to rise to 100,000. Reeves and Grafts seek a memorial for an eight-foot waterway, with concerns over a 14-foot channel and large future appropriations. Ex-Speaker Reed defines trust as a small body of men surrounded by water.
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Illinois
Pennsylvania
New York
Ofo
Thia
W.T. Abbott
Henry
Porto Rico
Pressaere
New England
Abraham Lincoln
Old Homestead
Senno
Miles
Uve Tava Uni
Thomas B. Reed
New York City
Reed
Hewitt
Cherished Farewell Note From Ramuel Parker in 1900
A concluding personal message from Ramuel Parker of Chicago dated November 28, 1900, expresses reconciliation amid various pleasures and a hopeful future. The writer extends blessings to distant friends and vows to dine with them if Providence allows, signing off with a heartfelt adieu.
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Ramuel Parker
Chicago
Rainy California Letter From Pomona Notes Floods and Harvests
A Pomona letter describes record November rains in Southern California with floods in Los Angeles and along foothill runs, rail disruptions, and million-dollar orange and lemon crop damage near the foothills. It also mentions plentiful orange ripening, orchard shifts, Pomona churches, and tax attitudes toward churches, plus divorce counts in Riverside and a cough remedy advertisement.
The Greatest Match Ends With Bravery and Respect
In Whitefield Illinois on November 27 1900 Mollie McQues recounts a high school football clash overshadowed by tragedy. Linden and Kenfield bridged bitter rivalries with a funeral day display of sportsmanship as Charley Benton’s death united players and fans. The postponed Thanksgiving game finally secured a hard fought win for Linden as both sides honored a brave captain.
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Ind
Liteder
Secon Best
Linden
Charley Benton
Joe
Kenfields
Lindén
Kenfield
Tednrover
Lucy Tani
Charley
Senator Fort Poised to Influence State Patronage
State Senator BR Fort is seen as likely to wield greater influence in state affairs. The Pontiac Sentinel notes his active role, strong record, and confidence from Gov Yates and Republican leaders. He ran ahead of tickets, has proven judgment, and will be consulted on patronage distribution for his district.
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Fort
BR. B. Fort
Ele
Yates
Pontiac Sentinel
Senate
Judge Yates
Death of Cook Garrett in Wheatfield Railroad Accident
Cook Garrett a son of Mrs Belle Garrett of Lacon and an employee of the Three I was severely injured at Wheatfield Indiana. He rode on the engine when a flying object struck the cab, rendering him unconscious. He died days later from a severe head wound and scalp lacerations. Funeral and interment at Lacon. Garrett was a respected railroader and a promising young man. Also notes on a forthcoming apportionment in Congress and changes in representation ratios.
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Cook Garrett
Belle Garrett
Lacon
Three-I
Wheatfield
Ind
Streator
Garrett
Svar
Local notices and antics mix fortunes and mischief
Catholic fairs in Galesburg and Lewiston earn 1014 and 225 dollars. Putnam County Farm Institute plans a December 19–20 meeting in Hennepin with two days of talks. Auctioneer Col A P Childs has 380 engagements across Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois. A coal mine accident near Modena kills 48 year old Daniel Sturm. Southern Red Bone dogs are hired to trail robbers in Hen nepin. local merchants fund them for a year. Insanity rises at the Quincy soldiers home due to inactivity. Gilchrist in Mercer moves a mile for a new coal shaft with 95 houses and 2 churches. Jud Ong resigns as U S storekeeper at the Lacon post. A $3000 monument will be placed at Lacon cemetery by J Thompson. base details and dimensions noted. Rural delivery route Spotland to cover 86 square miles serves 666 people, replacing a star route and costing 48 dollars. Prairie Center notes George uncants caller. Election bets include a potato wager between Ewing and Paris, likely requiring a long walk for payoff. Hoodwell township hunter prank ends in burned pants. Journey notes reflect local journalism motifs. Congress claims plenary power over territories. asserts Partly to regulate the Philippines and Porto Rico. uniformity not mandatory.
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Galesburg
Lewiston
Putnam County Farmers Institute
Hennepin
Col A. P. Childs
Putnam County
Iowa
Wisconsin
Mlinois
Daniet
Sturm
Modéna
Bradford
F. A. Brookers
Quincy
Gilchrist
Mercer
Jud Ong
Lco
J. Thompson
Lacon
Lacon Cemete
Spotland
Prairie Center
George
John Ewing
Hancock County
John Paris
Ewing
Hoodwell
Melunt
Elopewell Township
The baby’s beauty contrasts with quiet pain in a mother’s worry
A fragment speaks of a baby full of dimples and joy, yet thin and in pain, while the mother remains unaware that a little fat could brighten the child’s world. The tone suggests a poignant human-interest note on child health and maternal concern.
Property Transfers Listed in Putnam County Records
Transfers involve Henry Soper to W Strasnider and James M Durley to Mary Carrier among multiple parcel deeds across Granville McNabb Magnolia Hennepin and Magnolia areas. Entries name buyers sellers and locations with lot numbers islands and rights of way, plus a few cemetery associations and marriages licenses.
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Putnam County
Henry Soper
Strasnider
James M Durley
Mary
Carrier
bIk
Hennepin Lary A McCord
SI Hawthorne
Ida
Innes
Jos W Hoyle
Bosley
Wm _ Bosley
Magnolia
Riverside Cemetery Association
J L Downey
A G Chance Et al
Addison Mullin
J M McNabb
J A McNabb
Lote
McNabb
H Smith
H W Opper
Granville
Trustees Schools
R McSmith
A H Dysart
Mumma
Granville A Phillips
Alto
FE Phillips
Esther Conklin
Oliver Wilson
HT Smith
J W Hopkins
A Glenn
JD Glenn
UC Helper
Derger
R A Cowen
J Devlin
John Phillips
J E Phillips
Rigoude
Healthful outdoor beauty with Herbine remedy
An attractive woman enjoys good food and sun while exercising in the open air. When troubled with a coative habit she uses Herbine to cleanse her system of impurities. Price 50 cents, for sale by Dr Powell.
Marshall County Transfers Report
Frank Martin transfers to C E Verney lot 40 in Lacon. Edward Merdian transfers to George W Hil labrand lots 167 and 168 in Lacon. Henry George C Helper transfers to J D McVicker sublot 5 and lot 203. Henry Robert F Downey transfers to William Burr end of and of se Bee 4 in Roberts. William H Burr transfers to William Esmuth same 28 above. George W Hutching transfers to Trustees Congregational church lot 8 block 54 in Lacon. Jacob Strawn transfers to Harriet J Strawn lat es 8 and 6 in Mastery in Chancerys addition to Lacon.
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Marshall County
Frank Martin
C E Verney
Loté
Lacon
Edward Merdian
George W Hillabrand
Henry George C Helper
J D McVicker
Henry Robert F Downey
William Burr
Bee
Roberts William H Burr
William Esmuth
George W Hutching
Trustees Congregational Church
Jacob Strawn
Harriet J Strawn
Marriage Licenses Issued for Sparland Henry Toluca Areas
John Evans and Anna Timmone of Sparland receive a marriage license. George Daniels and Mary Hartwig of Henry receive licenses. Richard Chance of Lacon weds Muggle Jason of Hopewell. Hugh Duggan weds Katherine Jacobs, both from Toluca.
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John Evans
Anna Timmone
Sparland
George Daniels
Mary Hartwig
Henry
Richard Chance
Lacon
Muggle Jason
Hopewell
Hugh Duggan
Katherine Jacobs
Toluca
Henry City Girls Avoid Kangaroo Walk Trend
Henry city girls largely reject the Kangaroo walk, with only a few attempting it. The quirky gait has not gained popularity and remains unfamiliar in Jerger cities where it is already fading.
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Henry City
Jerger
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