Homecoming of Farmer John and rural reflections
Henry Republican reports Farmer John returns from his journey to a familiar farm scene. He greets his old horses and cattle, notes the colt’s growth, and reflects that happiness lies in simple living, not wealth. The piece mixes domestic scenes with a New Year update and local notes on reform, weather, and rail service.
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Family Singer Sewing Machine
Fulford
Clinos Hebes
Wartinga
B.C
Farmer John
Fanher John
Paris
Rome
Farner Job
Old Bay
Old Gray
Tassal
Devog
Cal
Old Bry
Letters from Kansas about sod houses and warm homes
A Kansas correspondence from Larned and Fort Scott describes sod houses praised as warm and durable, with barns and granaries noted. Letters discuss mild winter, plowing and wheat, plants in windows, and a shot marshal incident, ending with reflections on 1875.
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Eldorado
Kansas
Larned
Burt
Isabelle Worrell
L. D. Russell
Fort Scott
Kan
Zuro
Here
Pires
Public servant George Bangs to resign effective February first
The veteran railway post offices chief George 8. Bangs will resign due to advancing years and insufficient pay. Capt. J. E. White, current superintendent of the 8th division, is favored as his successor, with Illinois urged to press the claim. The piece notes high freights and a lake opening aiding Grand Haven connections and grain holds until sowing opens.
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George 8
Bangs
Ange
J. E. White
White
West
Illnois
Jawell
Out West
the Tribune
Grand Haven
Seaboard
Henry Bridge Company Annual Meeting Notes and Officers
Henry city bridge company held its annual meeting at the bridge office on Saturday January 1st. Reports were read and filed. financials discussed and printed. Elected officers include President I A Green Vice President F Potter Secretary Treasurer F A Becker Directors I A Green F B Potter Lewis Snyder Jen Townsend E H Hutchine G Gould W P Williams W W Meath John Kline.
Marshall County Teachers List Certifies 1875 76 Educators
A roster of applicants who received certificates from the county superintendent O. S. Edwards covers April 1, 1875 to January 1, 1876. The list includes numerous women and men with surnames such as Ellsberry, Springer, Parker, Hobson, Ward, Davis, Reed, and many others, reflecting a wide adoption of teaching credentials in Marshall County.
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Banga
Odda
Enda
OnroaGco
Heary Republican
Garden City
United Colonies
Dagran
Chicago
Herr Hesing
Jake Rhein
Buffalo” Miller
Bungs
United States
Marshall County
Edwards
Public School Entertainments At Presbyterian Church
The Public School entertainments under Prof West ran three evenings this week at the Presbyterian Church. Tuesday’s show drew a full house with music recitations dialogues and dramas. Miss Carrin Kaufman on piano impressed with Fantaisie Sur Un Theme Allemand and Etude Gallop. Mr E S Maud sang ballads and voiced De Cabin in de Lane. The Bevy of Is impressed with stage effects. Tonight features Polish Boy New Yerre Advent Sculnter Boy Bridal Wine Cup and more along with Martyn songs. Admission 25c and 16c.
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West
Presbyterian Church
Mies K
New York Company
Miessra
Maul & Soholea
Maud
de Cabin
de Lane
Buvy
County Court notes probate and guardianship actions
The county court proceedings record estates including Aaron Baxter James Leary Henry Scott and Samuel Divilbies with claims and sales approved. Guardianship for Joseph Clifton and minors treated. bonds filed. A violent intra sect conflict at Abingdon ends with President Perkey mortally wounded during a college social, amid church faction tensions.
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Aaron Baxter
Joel Alop
Jjlandy Baxter
Jos. D. Barnes
James O. Leary
Mary O. Leary
Henry Scott
Richard Davidson
Wah
McLean
Henry Truitt
Fesmer
Samuel Divilbies
Henry F. Divilbles
Joseph A. Clifton
Lucas Root
Guardian
Fred
Annie W. Armstrong
J. E. On
Pettton
Edward Green
Gudrdhin
Enidinnors
Abingdon
J. M. Butler
O. Perkey
Perkey
Lomax, Lamphire and Gabrille
Lamphire Strusk
Ta Billy
Christ
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Henry Republican
Henry, Marshall Co., II
George Burt, JR
Aden
A. M
Henry Lodge
Moota Afbal
Marshall Lodge
Marshall Encanpment No
Potter
N. W. Orr's
P. S. Perley
Henry
Iir
Edwin T. Disabway
Stice OF the Peace
Firat
Oflice
Weis
Ayent
Firet Claus Fire and Life Insurance
Joseph Placher
Bea
Hurdle Building
Kpariend
C. M. Baker
J. W Nicco’s
John Kline
Richard Street
W .H. Jones
Orr
Charles Davis
Iomcerpathic
J .C. Kalb
Paeeidas
Calla
W. D. Robinson
Wirt Street
Richard
Boc. Taber
Third and
Carroll Streets
Geo. Motper, JR
Denzal
Regulator
Honry
R H. Maxwell
Houry
Frank Elsinkens
Augstt
D. W. Danley
O. W. Twitcchell
A. R. Verder Twitchell & Veeder
Edwards, Jr
Pand
Ill
Lianminos
LeSey
J. H. Belcher
Madison Street
Peoria
Charles B. Goodrich
New York
Warren Stroot
College Avenue
Wutter
Herrison Gregory’s
Depot Chase Goodrich
C.gould
Rotary
Revolution
Dubuque
Prrior
R.n.&s
Clark
Edwards Street
Henry, I
Iutv
Brasfield
Sparland, Ill
Washington
Perry
Ben. Tallor
H. B. Scott
Marmonton
L. D. Russevu
Repatra & Lumbur
J.C Townsend
Oatherg
Anderted Raab
TDI
C. Townsend
Othera
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Chicago Journal
By Gosh
Tennie Ellsberry
Jennis Broaddaus
Amalia Springer
Metta Parker
Mac Woolf
Maris L. Davi
Lislie Helper
Julia M. Rogers
Kittia Thomas
Della Winter
Annie Will
Emma L. Ward
Tillio ‘Taylor
Lettie M. Vail
I. E. Dmsbor
Laura J. Clifton
Emma
Waughop
Ella J. Burt
Laura Winters
Ide Wescott
Laura M. Buchanan
E. A. Frankenberry
Elen Gregory
Clara Davin
Virginia Nixon
Belle Ogle
Nary Hutchleon
Lola E. Martland
Nettie Hill
Frances Mahler
Hanne Wilson
Jennie L. Johnson
Ite
TR. Hoot
William Parker
V. Robbins
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