Farmers, Roads, and Reforms Highlight Paxton Notes
The Paxton meeting praises farmers and outlines state policy shifts including rail orders for steel cars replacing iron, and expands on public notices about witnesses, temperate observance, and property rights. It calls for stricter enforcement to curb vandalism, trespass, and unlawful hunting while urging civility and reform in social conduct.
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United States
Heuter
itheMfarmer
Yio
Piinter
Board of Supervisors
Mt -Regilar
Paxton
Grand
Marc
Illinois State Grange
Committee On
Joliet
Illinois
Man commits suicide after viewing revolvers at store
Shortly before 1 pm on December 26 a man named Tunis entered the Alvin Anderson & Sons store in Chillicothe asked to see revolvers. He loaded and tested a 32 cal firearm then fired it at himself dying from a head wound. He was 85 and left two children and about 200 dollars in bank funds intended for them. The coroner's inquest followed.
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Anderson & Sons Hardware
Tunis
Chillicothe
Oscar Nash
Christmmas
Peoria
Mortag
Alvin Anderson & Sons
Guy Anderson
Guy
Tafe Tunis
National Bank
Unanswered life question shakes city during Christmas
The tragic occurrence creates a sharp sensation in the city amid Christmas celebrations, leaving many residents seeking answers while the Bulletin notes the event's impact on communal spirit.
Strayed hogs sought near Putnam with reward offered
From the premises 244 miles northwest of Putnam two black hogs a boar and sow disappeared about three weeks ago. A reward is offered for information leading to their return to owner Michael O'Brien.
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Putnam
Michael O’brien
Whitefield tax collector opens for 1907 payments
George Holler announces receipt of tax books for Whitefield Township and will collect taxes for 1907. Books due March 10 1908, with in person collection at Lundy store on weekdays except Sunday and Saturdays at Yanochowski's in Henry. Also notes deaths of C W Maben and Elizabeth Colehower with connections to Wenona and T C Colehower.
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Whitefield
Whitefield Township
Lundy
Yanochowski
Henry
George Holler
Whitefield Town
C. W. Maben
New York
Daugster
Maben
Wenona
Elizabeth Colehower
Long Paint
Des
T. C. Colehower
Texas
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STORD
the Republican
Bursday
SAFE
A. Anderson & Son
Castoria
Chicago Daily Tribune
The
Henry Republican
Mortuary Record
Sisty
Jamestown
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