Nepotism and politics stir city debates in Cur0ach
From Our Own Correspondent describes City Council turmoil over Prindeville and nepotism charges, the new city marshal E. Goodall, and the state Supreme Bench's partisan balance. It notes Democratic dominance in Illinois and hints at forthcoming campaigns and editorial alignments by the Courier and News.
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Supreme Bench
Grant
Prindeville
Board of Public
Princeville
Committee On
E. Goodall
Mattoson
4Th National Bank
Ole
Tropics
Hitler
Goodell
Cify
Nades
Ilinois
McAllister
Republians
H. Burd
T. Syleé Dickey
Dickey
Chicago
Times
Billy O’brien
Puterbaugh
Jameson
Criminal Court
Billy
Billy Gouree
BR. G. Ingersoll
Peoria
Local papers and town praise across time
The Kankakee Gazette questions whether local papers should cite it to Spencer Ellsworth's Lacon Home Journal as a premier weekly of age. The Chicago Journal lauds Rev. J. B. Glendenning for advertising Henry, stating he has done more than any prior minister there.
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Kankakee
Gazette
Spencer Ellsworth
Lacon Home Journal
Algo
Ivanhoe
Josephus
Afrionkc Times
Chicago Journal
J. 8
Glendenning
Henry
Christmas Address at Sparland by Mrs. Sarah L. Placher
Mrs. Sarah L. Placher delivers a Christmas Day sermon at Sparland praising the modern Christmas, children’s joys and family acts. She recalls the Nativity, moral guidance from German customs, and the duty to sow kindness, uplift the needy, and honor Jesus Christ as the giver of eternal life.
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Sparland
Sarah L. Placher
Republican
Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus of Nazareth
Israel
Judas
Afriy
India
Pacific
Sfe
Mangur
Jesus
Jorlet
Christmas Doings and Santa Visits in City Traditions
Christmas trade holds steady with gift exchanges and floral tokens across families. Children await Santa with stockings and welcome presents as hearts warm and lessons of giving emerge. A Presbyterian church Christmas Eve Sunday school festival drew many congregants.
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Santa Claus
Presbyterian Church
Christmas Festivities At Local Churches Delight Children
A school program and Christmas tree at the ME church featured a children’s address by Mr Glandenning, singing, and cake and candy gifts. A library project is postponed briefly as the manager plans to start the new year, while Santa distributed gifts at the event. The New Church temple held a festive program with evergreen decor, a pastor and Dr Davis addresses, and the distribution of gifts to children, the house crowded and some stood.
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Pate
Glandenning
M.E
Elase
Anna Hull
Hattie Riley
Santa Claus
E. T.disogway
New Church Temple
Davis
Public School December Report for Henry City Grades
The December report from Henry City schools shows Fifth Grade under Mrs. Finney with names including Katie Green and Mattie Defunbaugh among many. Fourth Grade lists Bre Maxwell and others, Third Grade entries note multiple pupils with partial lists and a future note promising more in next issue. Superintendent W. W. Iverson commends rapid, thorough progress and stresses punctual attendance.
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City of
Henry
W. C. Finney
Katie Green
Mattie Defunbaugh
Henry Marshill
Edith Noll
Charley Vogelsang
Fredo Burt
Mary Louis
Maggie Syphers
Mary Yoager
Wile Faris
Interle?niis
Maggie Lews
Lottiw Noll
Bertie Small
Frank Upllina
Jocob
John Russell
Augueta Defenbaugh
Nelly Green
May Culton
Kata Willamas
Emma Fa
Kateloburta
Emme Han Noily Crist
Anne Hull
Nelly Hull
Lazzio
Fox Grads
Mies
Fanny Lotce
Vedoshur
Mary Haninker
Kate Vogelsang
Srd
Kate Louis
Lizsie Kenyon
Kate Salrang
Anna Martin
Nettie Warner
Jssue
W. W. Dverson
January book and magazine notices survey
The Nonaxey for January highlights holiday literature for children aged four to eight, with listings for Nursery 1876, Ar Lawric Monthly, and The Atlantic. It notes Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days edition, pricing and sale details, plus selections from Pa renological Journal and Linn Tunes. Wells & Co. promote the issues and publications for January 1876.
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Boston
Houghton & Co., Publishers
Julio Verne
Phileas Fogg
Panboard
Uy Donnelly, Loyd & Co
Lakeaide Library
Chicago
Parenological Journal
Linn
Jat
Clotamor Amos
Louise C. Moulton
Haeason
Meligion
Rik Wells & Co
Broadway
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Henry Lodge
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Tloalgeroom Indatory
Marshall
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Tiorney
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Weis’ Block
R H Waterfall
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Dogent
Joseph Placher
Hurdle
H. Baker
J. W. ‘W. Nieco
John O. Richard
W H Jones
Regulator
Orr
Charles Davis
MID
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Publo Square
J.C Kale
W. D. Robinson
Lrtatroot
Richard
CG. Taber
Perlain
Ofice
Third and
Carroll Atreets
Geo. Motter, JR
R WH Maxwell
Frank Kleinhen2
de W.daly
W. Twitchell
A. HL
Veeder Twitchell & Veeder
Ainters
Grasvers
Glaziens
Paper Hangere
Edwards
County Superintendent of Schools
J. H. Belcher
Vadison Street
Charles B Goodrich
New York City
Henidence Corner
Warren Street
College
Avelue
Ettec
Harrison—rogory
Aser Bopot Chas
B. Qoodrich Heary
C. Gould
Rotary
Revolution
Dubuque
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Clark's! Hardware & Stove
Clark
Edwards Street
Henry, UL
Brasfield
Sparland, IL
Washington
Perry
FASOL
Singer
Fulford
Brenry
Tllinoe
Momry
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