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Princeton population figure and regional events in 1890s
The item notes Princeton claims 4000 residents, lectures by Dr Keeley in Chicago, Gov Fifer addressing Grand Army veterans in Delavan, a Thanksgiving fundraiser in Putnam netting $82, and a New Year ball in Wenona. It lists various local happenings including musical engagements, accidents, business ventures, gas well discoveries, bank plans, and infrastructure notes across Illinois towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Keeley Wil
Chicago
Gov Fifer
Grand Army Boys
Delavan
The
Christian Church Society
Putnam
Wenona
Noonan
Streator
Cora Cunnian
Wyoming
van Buren Street
Mr. Castle
Sandwich
Carrollton
Buda
Lake Front
Lucy Spencer
Whitefield
Bradford
la Salle
J . Thompson
Lacon
Ilinois Central Railroad
Freeport
Galena
M. McCurdy
Sentinel
Toulon
C. M. McCurdy
Colorado
Uny
Schipper & Block
Peorl
el Paso
Henry
Journal
Farmer City
LeRoy
Clinton
Paxton
Gibson
Montecello
Magill
Mano
C. N Whitney
Inois
Kewanee
Europe
R. W . Lodge of Good Templars of
British
Rockville
Linden
Falls Church