Being Republican TEPRSDAY December 18 1879 Local Notes
Our new treasurer has been installed and money turned over. He is now popular in the county, with many moving into Merritt property and others traveling. Babs Spangler sold hogs to Martin & Co for $4.05 per cwt in Chicago. Postmaster vacancy filled by Charles Shaw. Fort sent home with a politician’s body before Christmas. Bible classes resume, with ministers Price Springer Tracy as instructors. Temperance drama Ida’s Pledge to be shown Friday and Saturday nights.
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Coutty
Wee Mra J.brotherhood
Henthorn
Ogi
Red Ribbon Club
Mars. Price
Springer
Tracy
Trev
Smith
Bible Societies
M. EB
Marshall County Bible Eoclety
Ira Orris
L. O. McMurtrie Ubraran
OC. Heathington
Shampson
Halsey
Ida
G. H. Holeten
Burt
Buparviedre
Grant-hyom
Zen
Local notices and town chatter from the era
A stream of small town items recounts post office queries, school invitations, a daughter visiting Seton, moves of residents, road and railroad news, local shopkeepers and a new paper in town by G I Holton. It notes railroad workers paid in gold, channels of barter, and community expectations for the upcoming week.
Whitefield Corners Holiday Preparations Amid Weather Shifts
The piece notes level weather returning after storms as residents busy themselves with corn husking and Christmas tree plans for church celebrations. It mentions gifts, charitable messages, local arrangements led by Mrs Roeder and others, and a heartfelt plea about lost souls to avoid heavy drinking. It also reports a horse death and a church marriage, plus holiday ads from Snell’s store offering silverware and goods.
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as&Ghelstnias
God We Trust
Dr. Roeder
Mra
Cyrus Brown
E. Galof
Miva
Moses Knight
Jtonvy McLaughlin
Halter
Charles
Torriff
Fragmentary notes on local events and people
Ambiguous OCR fragment mentions Mrs. Whitefield confined to a bed and Mr Jones visiting, a detective or baker cited, and cannery shops driven by wolves. Scattered phrases reference shepherd dogs, sending sheep, and a Wilson Bush completing a pleasure. Context and specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Suicide Note Cited In Rantoul Resident's Fall Tragedy
A Rantoul resident, formerly of White Hall, is linked to a suicide earlier this fall. The piece references Emmott and a hospital setting, with WREKS and Wollean figures noted in the fragmented text.
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Wollean
Emmott
Rantoul
Champaign County
White Held
Local Notes From Saratoga One Neighborly Report
Saratoga items describe a busy community with blacksmith Kennedy needing help for shoeing, long work days, and plans for neighbors moving to Wyoming. Letters mention travel by rail, a singing school decline due to bad weather, a shooting match, and town political notes. A political question and an upcoming ribbon movement debate are noted.
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Kennedy
Lasent
Charing Monier
Charles Terrell
Wyoming
Misglesifipl
Chely Farma
Terrill
Monier
Eon Robinson
Nebraska
Avalat Lili
Lou
Carson
Peoria
Indiana
Henry
Burr
Honeaty
Chapman
Danial Hickey
Hicke
Mias
Maggie Divilbiew
Gudu
Reed You
Local Notes and Advertisements Toward Town Growth
Townsfolk discuss improving roads and blacksmith activity while planning for future commerce. Mentions Magnolias hotel sale at low figures, canvassers for county offices, and new book donations as residents plan bonds, shops, and periodical clubs. Included are brief notices of local residents, tradesmen, and a Peruvian merchant tailor.
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George N. West
Sid Wconeils
Rake Migsuur
Greenbuack
Pontortion
Nevary
Phillipa
Chicaguis Hare
Ellsworth
Phillips
W.-Gurk-Ts
Sherman
Bondamon
County Clork
Fyffe
Grant
Ocean
Charles Brown
Peru
John Morne
Couna
A. B. Gure Ua
Mawnella
John A. W
eLialatina
Thiesouple
Re. Gurnea
A.B.G
Putnam County Musical Association Third Convention
The third Putnam County Musical Association convention will meet at Hennape on January 3 with officers including Dr Vanderslioe as society resident and Dr fokol as secretary. Attendees listed include A H ag uPHors V G and Charles Carter, among others, as the group plans future events and member duties.
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Hennepin
Putnam County -Musical Associationon Behuld
Hennape
A. H. Ag Uphors
Charlea ‘Carter
H. Ounpinghim
Hi Gassoa
Win. Allen
A. MM. Vanderslioe
Fokol
Local Notes and Harsh Weather Talk At Anecdotal Fair
The fragment mentions Anderson traveling to West Virginia for winter with relatives and friends. It notes Michael Jenettus Josinghie-hoes and a rumor about hogs in the county. W L Kelso, a local merchant, announces a new supply of goods and toys ready for customers.
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St. Anderson
West Virginia
Michael Jenettus Josinghie-hoes
W. L.’Kelso
Raady
Clear Creek Henry red ribbon convention gathering
The Henry red ribbon club is asked to send delegates to a convention at the Friends meeting house on Saturday December 27 at 10 o clock a.m. A basket dinner is planned and a full corps of delegates is anticipated. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Henry Red Ribbon Eli
Dolegaten
Juin Ina
Friends Yearly Mveting
Dalegatas
J. L
Aimarela
Avineletibor
Tierra
Anal Bridge
Tonry City Bridge Co
Offog
Henry
Poowarber
Btockhonee Af Aald Company
Lear
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Wi” Bg. Beckers Fieo'y
Meeting weighs railway aid for Burlington line
A Peoria county meeting addressed by lawyer Mr Phelpe discussed a proposed Burlington Monmouth and Dines River Railway project. A $26 000 county advance and freightage costs were debated, with a $75 000 request from the company and a $25 000 county contribution approved. The plan aims to open a direct road to the Mississippi River, aiding commerce and Christmas shopping as German communities celebrate the holiday with renewed street improvements noted.
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Reurervleove
Addressel i
Phelpe
Monmouthy
Barrow
Mississippi River
Lexrogd Minora
Roddera
Wm. Reynold
Cavalry Mission
Lawsle
Peoria Bar
Jas Cose
Ireland
Thomas Cratty
Rouse’s Hall
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