Congressional Activity in Senate and House Highlights
The session notes bills from public land reform in Arizona to private land claims and rail safety measures. The Senate debated fortifications, customs for pension debates, and an appropriation bill with mournings ban. House actions include navigation aids, transportation of cargo via foreign ports, and the district liquor ban. Domestic incidents include killings in Oklahoma Territory, a farm asylum fire in New Hampshire, and fires in hotels and residences nationwide.
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Pees District
Arizona
Act Sesiishinn
Board of Claims
Jefferson County
Gierans
United States
Egate
House of Aquentetives
House
Senate
Agus
Ponato
Pal
New Mexico
Niewegen Ship Canal
District of Columbia
Notable Deaths and Disasters Abroad and at Home
Obituaries from Louisville to Battle Creek note the passing of Dr. Nonvix Green, Mrs. Betsy Crosserr, and Jubar Jon Soxonreep, with details on ages and residences. Reports cover a shipwreck near Cape Villano, a Paris fraud verdict, and a Leipsic restaurant fire panic with fatalities.
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Nonvix Green
Western Union Telegraph Company
Louisville
Mary Sixxta
Dayton
Carr
Levi Auten
Buffalo
N. Y
Lake Erie
Betsy Crosserr
Battle Creek
Mich
Jubar Jon Soxonreep
Supreme Court of Illinois
Marshall
Senate recess news and world events headline style
In the senate on the 14th the Nicaragua canal bill and sundry civil appropriations were discussed. The house passed the bill creating the American university at Washington. A Kentucky senator was elected to succeed Carlisle as a U S senator. A lynching occurred in Chattanooga Tennessee. A Fort Smith Arkansas fire caused 100000 in losses. A Greek island earthquake destroyed Samothraki. The cabinet ministers Gresham Carlisle Lamont and Bissell were named in a crimes disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
American University At Washington
Houck
Tae Masonic Grand Lodge of
Kansas
Bruck Cain
Jupe
William Lindsay
Kentucky
J. G. Carlisle
Andy Bloom
W. A. Moore
Chattanooga
Tenn
Tux Wegman
Fort Smith
Ark
William Wilkinson
Pittsburgh
Illinois
James Freeman
Hartville
P. D. McSweeney
Mary McSweeney
Lima
Brinkley
Samothraki
Zgean Sea
Greece
Henry Delville
Maspeth
L Ma
Walter Q. Gresham
John G. Carlisle
Daniel 8. Lamont
New York
Wilson H. Bissell
Buffalo
Illinois Senate Delivers Wide Range of Bills and Resolutions
Springfield action spans repeal of compulsory education law to new appropriations for state institutions, civil service expansion, prison and hospital funding, and measures on labor, elections, and public safety. Memorials note deaths of Judge Scholfield and Senator Matthews.
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Renate
Springfield
Senate
House
Matthews
Urbana
James G. Blaine
Brands
Illinois
Congress
Insurance Department
Northern Hospital For
Southern Hospital For
Mary A. Howard
Phocion Howard
Jil
Ilinois State Reformatory
Civil Service
Scholfield
Marshall Springfield
Niehaus
Women's Club of
Pearts
Eye and Ear Infirmary
Chicago
State Reformatory
Pontiac
Soldiers’ and Sailors' Home
Quincy
Blind Institute
Central Hospital For the Insane, Deaf and Dumb
New Heart Cure Credited By Auburn Reader
Admitted the Facts. R McDougall of Auburn Indiana testifies to two years of pulee stoppage and left side tenderness until Dr Miles New Heart Cure restored his health. He sought many doctors with no relief before one bottle cured him.
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Powell
Social gathering at Murden home on Broadway
A merry company met at 952 Broadway in the Murden residence on Wednesday evening for cards and music. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J P Foley, Mr and Mrs O L Allen, Miss Allen, Miss Vail, Mrs Lizzie Cameron, Mrs A W Jenkins of Cheyenne, Miss Mamie Shaw, Miss Loa De Freitas, Mrs Joe Smith, Messrs Martin, Shaw, Bennett, Murden, and Frooland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cole
J. E. Murden
Broadway
J. P. Foley
O. L Allen
Allen
Vail
Lizzie Cameron
A. W. Jenkins
Cheyenne
Mamie Shaw
Loa ‘de Freitas
Joe Smith
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertisement
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains skin eruptions and claims to cure piles with money refunded. Priced per box sold at Powell's Ordin state.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Priench
Powell’s Ordinc State
Malvern Hill Camp elects officers for coming year
At a Feb 11 meeting of Malvern Hill Camp No. 8705 S of V officers were chosen for the year. John Bracken is commander and other officers include G Wheeler S V G J V C A A Webber P B Jacobs A L Coleman and Frank Dawson camp counsell. Installation time will be announced later. The camp shows renewed life with strong prospects for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Hill
S. of V
John Bracken
G.wheeler
S.V.G
A. A. Webber
J. V.C
P. B. Jacobs
A. L. Coleman
Frank Dawson
Counsell
A Million Friends and a Family Move to Hoquiam
An old local couple Samuel Sperry and wife Nellie sold property here and departed for Hoquiam Washington to live near relatives. They have spent many years in the area and will seek a new home where their daughter hopes they will enjoy a pleasant life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Sperry
Nellie
Henry
Hoquiam
Washion
Remarkable Cure Reported for Grippes Tonsillitis
A testimonial from George E. Hines of Chicago cites a daughter cured after a single bottle of the medicine. The account says the supplier is J. W. Niece and praises the remedy for throat ulceration following La Grippe.
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Central
R. RB. Paeves
Ody
Gero
Hines
57Th Street
Chicago
J. W
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Rapalingan
Kansas
Webb's Ticket Office Advertising Rail and Ocean Rates
Webb's Ticket Office lists cut rates to all points including Ohio Pennsylvania New York and New England with cheapest rates to and from England. Promises choice routes and fastest time with agents at railroads and ocean steamers located at 100 South Adams Peoria Illinois.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
England
Webb
South Adams
Peoria
Ills
Plotters Quietly Guard Against External Says in France
Errors against the French government by members of the imposed dynasties are doubtless numerous, but the plotters themselves are quietly careful to keep outer br authorities of the repuis of the situation.
Local ads tout remedies and stationery offerings
The page promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with praise from C F Davis editor of Bloomfield Town. It advertises 50 cent bottles through J W Niece and showcases wedding and anniversary stationery with engraving services. Also mentions a female health remedy offering free bottles, Clarke's Rock Candy Cordial, and Kemp's Balsam as cough cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C F. Davis
Bloomfield
Wage
Chamberlain
J. W. Niece
Obituary of Mrs Ann Ramsey of Lacon Illinois
Mrs Ann Ramsey born March 13 1830 Greenville New York died Feb 11 1893 at Henry Illinois nearly 63. She married William Ramsey Sept 16 1858 and had three children. Funeral held at M B church Feb 6 with Rev Win Woolley. Burial at Whitefield Center cemetery. Card of thanks from Lizzie Ramsey Olive Ramsey and J P Huffman.
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Ann BE. Ramsey
Ann B. Bassett
Greenville
Green County
New York
Henry
William Ramsey
Lacon
M. 5
Rufus Bassett
Whitefield
John Bassett
Cozad
Neb
Ramsey
M. B
Rey Win Woolley
Christ
Miss Ramsey
Whitefield Center
Bajlard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Bajlard's Snow Liniment as a universal remedy for rheumatism headaches back pain sores sprains and skin issues on both people and animals. It claims deep penetration and superior ingredients, with Dr Powell selling the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bajlard
Powell
Varna Notes Mention Local People and Festivities
Local items mention John Byman recovering from illness Uncle Josh seeking pumpkins Gail Broaddus around but not assuming school duties Presbyterians rehearsing The Destrick Skule for a near performance and social events at Mr and Mrs Frank Wood’s including a Ladies Aid pro sociable with about 126 attendees and a Valentine shadow preview. Edward I P Houghton of Oberlin died of peritonitis in Oberlin while visiting Galva Ill.
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John Byman
Josh
Gail Broaddus
W. B. Mills
Quaker Lane
T A. Gallagher
Endsley
la Rose
Roscoe Baynoo
Monagy
Springold
K. of P. Lodge
M. E
Christian Church
Frank Wood
Wood
Edwin I’. Houghton
E. W. Houghton
Henry
Oberlin
O. Inbershe
Galva
Ill
Ted
Wm Woolley
Woolley
M.e.church
Hoe
Congregational Sunday School
Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Liver Health Ad Claims Healing for Liver and Bowels
An old advertisement promotes Herbine as a remedy for biliousness constipation jaundice indigestion and related symptoms. It asserts the product cures liver stomach or bowel disorders and lists a price of 75 cents sold by Dr F A Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Powell
Crow Meadow News Briefs and Local Wanderings
Jimmie Case is quite sick while Clark Vail was among the sickest. George Bell left for the west last Friday. G W E Cook of Lacon attended Crow Meadow Grange last Saturday evening. Kate Harney departed for Minonic o to visit relatives before Europe again. Mrs Frisbey’s relatives left for Neponset Wednesday, with the Frisbys to follow in a week or two. Last Friday Frank Dawsom woke to visitors who slept in his bed after knocking, prompting his complaint that it is rough to be hustled to entertain such callers.
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Crow Meadow
Jimmie Case
Clark Vail
George Bell
West
G. W.E. Cook
Lacon
Crow Meadow Grange
Kate Harney
Minonico
Europe
Frank
Magnolia notes and community events amid illness and visits
Mrs J. W. Massie is ill this week. Mrs Joe Otto of Varna visits Mr and Mrs Gus Otto. Charlie Burgess of Peoria visits Rev Bliss. Two day institute at Cantons Feb 17 18. Revival meetings draw interest. Masquerade ball afterglow at Lostant. John Darrah of Corning IA visits Magnolia kin. Tom McGrath of Wonona visits Magnolia. Granville to stage Among the Breakers Feb 18 at Masonic hall. Clarke's Rock Candy cordial promoted as LaGrippa departs.
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Magnolia
Rolleys
J. W. Massie
Joe Otto
Varna
Gus Otto
Charlie Burgess
Peoria
Rev Bliss
Cantons
Theo
Lostant
John Darrah
Corning
Iowa
John McKirgin
Tom McGrath
Wonona
Tom
Bliss
Mra Devore
Princeville
Uente
Sabath
Granville
Masonic Hall
Great opening book sale by catalogue at Springfield
A February 27 1893 notice from the Central Illinois Department for the Sale of Books Journals and Magazines promotes a broad catalogue sale. Jeriah Bonham general manager lists a vast selection from a whole library to single books including works by Guizot Carlyle and Emerson with cloth bindings and gilt tops. The notice invites early orders and mentions forthcoming titles from Gladstone.
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Springfield
Central Illinois Department
Jeriah Bonham
Nile
Miss A Edwards
Waterloo
EBA Crown
Suroppe
Rangois Pierre Guizot
Mmaxiict
Epptian
G Ptian Lifu
Pbs
Christ
Canon Farrar
Thomas Carlyle
Gm Rennie
James Tryce
Hewalde Emerson
National Standard History of
The
United States
Everett Brown
Cyclopedia of Natural History
Abbott
W' i van Ordon
Arezen
Charles Kingaley
Rouse
Hov H C Adams
Tao Yosemite
L H Buunel
Yosemite
India
Als Josephus
Wmacer
AM. Heatant Gaan
Alice Hia
Cnet
Elifa
Ira Prios
Gladstone
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Ge Henry Bey Republican
Bee Sixorne Burr
Epitora Uy “Agrsday
Bruner
Knight
Tahlequah
I. T
Bill Pigeon
Tax Legislature
Minnesota
Brush Station
Tas
Hawaii
Paesipsnt Hakarson
Inman Line
City of New York
City of
Paris
Greene County
E. K. Johnson
Thomas Hixon
Johnsons
Cant Noto
Henry Bauer
Bergman
Frick
County Farm Insane Asylum
Dover
N. H
Charles Brown
Dick Sly
Jackson
Patrick Sullivan
Chapel Cove
N. F
Haneen
Willie Felder
Dickany Misa
Virginius Road
Ouray
Col
Aim
Pern Owmehip
Belchereamm
Trinacria
Cape Villano
Panama Canal
M. Ferdinand de Jesseps
Charles
M. Marius Fontaine
M. Cottu
M. Eiffel
Leipsic
Germany
Honolulu
Stevens
Washington
Queensland
Hanlan
Gandaur
Toronto
Lous Joxninas
London
New York Times
Cornelius
Cadboro
B. C
Bay
California
Constantinople
American Girls' College
Marsovan
Tux Allan Line
Glasgow
Greenock
Kempster
Berlin
Switzerland
Mexican Isthmus
Illinois Legislature
Lil
Sl. Moola National Guard
Messrs. Farrell and Hent
AA R Department
Justice Scholfield
Justice Scholfield. Mr. Ferns
Committee On Rules
Boards of Arbitration
Burrato
Levi Allen
A Allison
Dalville
Frank Reynolds
Eastern Illinois Railroad
E. Judson
San Francisco
Athens
Hyean Sea
Pharo
Republican Office
P. O
Ros Sully
B. D. Marchiei
Utica
Clarke
Kemp
Mother
Lizzie Ramsey
Olive Ramsey
J. P. Huffman
Lawn Ridge
Our Republic
Cousin Jedediah
Cash Powell
Frank Sisson
LaGrippa
LA Porte
Texas
Galveston Bay
Bank Bg
Galesburg
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