Census wages and conventions noted in Henry Republican
The Henry Republican notes small census pay for supervisors and enumerators, hints the national Republican convention may meet in Chicago, recalls Lincoln and Grant’s Chicago nominations, and reports DeBoer case moved to Pontiac. It praises Arnold Thornton as treasurer elect, announces Edison electric light claims with Monte’s Park demo, urges arrears payments, and closes urging readers to settle debts and start the new year on the paper’s books.
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Chicago
Lincoln
Grant
Edison
Monte’s Park
New York
USA
The Times Warns of Money Flow Shaping Prices in U S
The London Times editorials argue that Europe’s flood of money to the United States will raise prices nationwide. As prices rise, demand for European goods may follow, potentially reversing capital movement across the Atlantic, with the full process taking weeks or months.
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The
London Times
Alecussing Hayes
Europe
United States
Union
Shotoas
Atlantic
Lta
Usloeg
The Rock Island Route Promises Luxury and Comfort
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific line extols its through service from Chicago to Kansas with double track, refined facilities, sleeping and dining cars, and attentive staff. It touts extensive reach across Illinois and Iowa and positions itself as the premier, affordable grand trunk line with modern improvements.
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Rh & Pra
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railred
Illinoia
Iowa
Chisego
Kansas
Avexnorlones
Rock Island
Golie-Akal
Blaine on the legal tenders and greenbacks debate
A fragmentary report discusses Blaine opposing removing the legal tender status of greenbacks. It mentions Senator Alaneé and a pro and con view across the nation, with examples of debts and the sub treasury in New York. The text is garbled but centers on the currency dispute.
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Blaine
Aliguata
Alaneé
Blaine Sayre
New
Senator argues against retiring greenbacks and gold value risk
A senator challenges the idea of removing paper money from circulation and replacing it with gold. He warns that exiling greenbacks could spark a financial panic, wreck credit and depress business nationwide. Blaine opposes reopening the issue citing recent debt recovery and ongoing prosperity.
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New York
Sub-Treasury
Blaine
Henry Farmers Insurance Co constitution and by laws
The document republishes the constitution and by laws of the Farmers Mutual Protection Association of Henry Town Marshall County. It outlines officers finance procedures meetings and membership terms including a $1.90 entry fee policy issuance minutes treasurer duties and audit duties and annual assessments with rules on amendments requiring a two thirds vote.
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Farmers Mutual Protection Association
Henry
Marshall
Oulldin
Amylon
Atlas A Eibanr. Ie
De Boer Change of Venue in Metamora Case
In Bloomington Panto graph Metamora correspondence, De Boer faces murder charges in Woodford county. Large crowd witnesses, court packed. venue moved to Livingston county for trial in January. Local belief cites secret influence shaping public sentiment and possible life imprisonment.
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DeBoer
Minonk
Pontiac
Woodford
B. Spencer
Bloomington
de Boer
Hannes de Boer
Martin
Caldo
Minohk
Dourt
Felicn
Ofleara
Almatloh
Caswell
Hamilton Spencer
Spencer
Lardene Ani
Ariel Hie
Aew
Livingston County
Ilfe
Missouri Congressman Altrad Lay Dies Suddenly in Washington
Hon Altrad Lay representative in Congress for Missouri's 7th district died suddenly last week in Washington. His body was returned to Missouri for burial as funeral arrangements begin with Congressman Fort Balng and congressional colleagues attending.
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Altrad Petat Lay
Congress
Missouri
Washington
Fort: Balng
Eldorb'toiac Company
Fragmented Ledger of Names and Dates in Bayen Area
A garbled list from a periodical page shows numerous names with dates in October and November, paired with destinations and descriptors. The entries reference individuals tied to places such as Belle Plain Lacon Roberta and Beacington, with ages and simple relations, plus scattered notes about residents and marriages.
Surprised Doctor Sees Patient Recover by St Jacobs Oil
An ailing man with rheumatic fever nearly dies after a doctor’s discouraging prognosis until a humble German shoemaker offers St Jacobs Oil. The wife applies it, pain eases, and within two days the patient recovers, shocking the attending physician. The report attributes a miraculous turnaround to the homemade remedy.
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C—— Street
Neighboring Exchanges Report Price Hikes and Local Events
The Wataeka Times raises annual price to two dollars after January 1. Lectures in Granville on December 19 and February by Elizabeth Cady Stanton with Donavia's Tennessean speakers. Granville consul George Scroggs returns to health in Florida then to Europe next year. Isaac Galton of Atlanta backed a Leadville claim, sold for 150000, then pays debts. Counterfeit coins and a 100 year old Masonic apron in Mrs. Barr's possession. Zenas Buss of Providence shot himself. recovery unlikely. Wonona coal meeting forms company, planting a coal shaft. local officials seek abolition of grand jury. The Home Guard to be a new paper at Buda. Captain Parker buys stake in Mendota Reporter. Bureau county Good Templars to meet in Tilakilwa.
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Wataeka Times
Granville
Putnam County
Wendell Phillips
Donavia
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Atlanta
Wonona
Trdquois County Board of Supervisors
Home Guard
Buda
H. 2
Fitoh
Local history work sells many copies in Evans area
Orders for 182 copies worth nearly $1000 indicate strong demand for the popular work. Each buyer receives a biographical notice or family record linking them to local history, with many purchasing multiple copies for children and friends. Three tons of specially made paper arrived that week as Col. Philips and J.B. McCunb promote sales in Angolia and Bell Blain township.
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Evans
Hirosoft
Col. Philips
Nolia
J.B. McCunb
Bell Blain Township
Ing
Its Just a Booming Drug Advertisement Claim
A distorted ad touts King’s New Discovery as a universal remedy for coughs asthma and throat and lung ailments. It claims rapid healing and cures with sensational language and a sale offer for 10 cents or $1, plus a note about an India correspondent to be continued next week.
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Dr. King
J.C. Kalb
Discreet Cosmetic Ad Promotes Liver Power Pill
An ad describes the allure of blonde hair and velvet skin, then warns brightness fades on close view due to a disordered liver. It promotes Portalina or Tabler's Vegetable Liver Power, priced 50 cents, sold by Dr. F. A. Powell.
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F. A. Powell
Slower Cruise Sparks Banter Between Captain and Guest
In a riverboat exchange, Lacon’s Captain Orris boasts the Eagle as the fastest. Tom Larkins remarks the Grey Eagle runs slow, citing ferryboat travel. The captain’s sarcasm sharpens as the city’s hotels are praised for fine rooms and a spanking table.
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Lacon Home Journal
Larkins
Orris
Tom
Local Weddings Reported Across Towns in December
In Whitefield on December 11, Charles Fethr Rel of Saratoga township wed Lottie daughter of William N Stout at the M E Parsonage. In Magnolia Putnam on December 15 John A Wise wed Mary Stoner of Mt Palatine. At Wonona on December 10 Abram Moorhd of Tonioa married Mary Southwell, formerly a typist in the Index office. In Benusia December 9 W H Bently wed Mary Bunger at the Catholic church.
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Whitefield
M. E. Parsonage
W H. Hitchcock
Charles Fethrrel
Saratoga Township
Lottie
William N Stout
Magnolia
Putnam
Sonny
A B. Gurnen
John A. Wise
Mary Stoner
Mt. Palatine
Wonona
C. A. Brace
Abram Moorhd
Tonioa
Mary Southwell
Obituary notices from Magnolia and Wyoming townships
Nec Coleman Hailey aged 50 dropsy. At Ottawa Dec 12 wife of Prof J A Holmes aged 45 6 months 6 days. Martha Alice O Conor 32 wife of Louis H O Conor and eldest daughter of late John formerly of Henry. Interment at coria. In Wyoming Dec 65 at residence of his daughter Mrs Hannah Poll Thomas Brittain Whiffen 73 author of Willai B Whiffen editor of the Lacon Democrat.
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Magnolia Township
Nec
Coleman Hailey
Ottawa
J A. Holmes
E Lyat
Woaterir Avenue
Martha Alice
Louis H. O'Conor
John Ea
Henry
Coria
Wyoming
Hannah Poll
Thomas Brittain Whiffen
Willai B. Whiffen
Lacon Democrat
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Lne
Arnold Thornton
Sly- Jogston County
Thornton
Livingston
Henry Farmers Insurance Co
Boke
Bokte Plain
Moses Messanger-latchiid Iene
Ite
Lafayette Alra
Bonnington
David Btratton
Ee Richland
Pater Belany
Brenben
Harmon Gallop
Branse
Nelson Judd
John Bickerman
Belle Plain
Ely Hayden
William Perry
Lacon
James McCormick
Beacington
McCuran
Roberta
John Olenburg
Kull Kirlie
Ated
Horace ¥. Kitchem
Phabe O. Jones
Henry F. Homer
Matsa
Eysok
Bove
Katherine Boyle
Bept
William Parker
Mendota Reporter
Tilakilwa
Bureau County Good Templars
Ourinowsy
Bétzy
Chillicothe Review
George H.holeton
Verge
Republican
Chillicotheans
Holeton
Solomon Nightwonger
Hilcothe Jano
George Wtwitchell
W. J. Stubbles
Henry Market T
Henkr
Tirunapar
Lacon and
Henry Roads
Charles Rose
Varna
District Court OF the United States
Iilinote
Thomas L. Rowe
Alpha
of Hany
United States Court Room
E. A. Johnson
Ogiater
Dankru
Poorig
District Court OF the
Ilinois
Joseph M. Timberlake
Eaid Court
E.G. Johnson
Peoria
Sadie
Teeeres
Lacon Woolen Manufacturing Company
Lacon, Ill
A. M. Pool
Heary, Ill
W. Becker
Furnitere
Bidma
Edwards Street
Gee Vincent Begker
Henry, Ir
John Will
Baves
Yiver
Kayzki
Puorchesera
John Widl
Graham
Isyo
A. C. Weis
Henry City Marble Works
F. E. Wacner
Illinois
Main Street
D. Schwarzman
Partignac
Tria
Serick Corner School
Bts
Beal
Morrell
Magnolia, Putnam Co
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