Tribulations of a Novéat- Nlow and the capricious rail moves
From Springfield correspondent December 20 1873 the piece recounts a chaotic railroad shipment saga with delays transfers and misdirected goods. It notes Beecher of the Springfield and Southeastern road ordered rerouting and criticizes railway inefficiency while hinting at upcoming legislative moves and a jail mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol News
Beringfield
New York
Springfield
Lacon
Peoria
Bolture
Virginia
Pekin
Sprogfield
Beecher
Springfield & Southeastern Road
Read
Audhion
Harlow
House
Senate
Champaign University
Henry
Week of Prayer Programme Notes
Week of Prayer items list interchurch meetings between Presbyterian and Methodist groups. Thursday January 8 includes prayers for nations peace virtue and reform, with scripture references. Saturday January 10 covers prayers for ministry and Sunday school and revivals, with biblical citations. Sunday January 11 notes outcomes of the Sixth General Conference of the Evangelion Alliance and mentions P. S. Perley at Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Mathew Fx
Hebrawa
Bermans
Cliinate Kingdom
Universal
Sverl
Pealms Xevil
The
Evangelion Alliance
Model Farm and Mansion of Mr Blood Described
A New Year’s visit to Mrs and Mrs Daniel N Blood’s estate reveals a brick 20 by 40 foot main house with a 24 by 40 foot wing, extensive barns, granaries, haylofts, and cattle facilities. The property sits on elevated ground near Crow Meadow with panoramic rural views and a full set of outbuildings including a large granary, windmill water tank, and brick cistern while displaying wealth built through decades of farming in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel N. Blood
Henry
Huffman
H G. Pendleton
Lood
Crow Meadow
Bureau Valley
Milva
Ila
Ceater
Blood
Absence of Children Dampens Joy at Mr Blood’s Farm
The article notes Mr Blood planned and managed his farm with Mrs Blood, enjoying prosperity and a large home. The main drawback is the absence of nearly all their children who are married and settled in different states, leaving a sense of loneliness despite their comfortable residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orhan
Second Letter From William Gallaher to the Editor
William Gallaher responds to Henry Republican readers disputing opinions on the Perley Caton Townsend inquiry. He cites Illinois statutes on bribery and defends his actions and statements, denouncing the ring and calling for a state attorney review. He attacks critics as gadflies and warns that the controversy will persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Gallaher
The
Henry Republican
B. M. Haines
E. M. Haines
Townsend
Perley
D. Caton
Caton Or Perley
Ile
Aa Townsend
Townoxend
Tinois
Potter
Ravlach
The Marriage Notice Custom and Its Costs
An old village custom of sending cake with marriage notices is discussed. The piece critiques who pays and suggests changes, noting the printer and preacher incur costs and proposing a $6 payment to the printer and priest with alternatives for notifying the clergy. It quotes an old rhyme about distributing fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Harry
Pac Tle
Ann
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Marshall Co
George Burt, JR
Carahatl Lodge
Pasat Poe
Amyaluan
Baker & Heath, Nysiclans and Surgeons
Yowell
M.D. W
J. ©. Kalb
J Wniece
Lloyd House
Richard
Charles Davis
W.shoyt
Mia
York's
Edwarde and
Richard Streets
Geo. Motter, JR
Henry, Ll
EH Nock
Pent Burgeon
ILAS
Wenry
Bart's
Ap Atalis
Fred
Ctorney
Edwin T. Disosway
TIE Prack
Real Metate
Well Block
Paskell
Edwards Street
Geo
Edwards
West
City Bakery
As.l, Weinrick
H. P. Ward
School
Menry
Illinois
Ternouts
Marshall County
Noticn
Ly H.P Ward & CO
Kline
Gun-Smiteh
Maiu Bay Bank
Temple of Fashion
Geo. Schuster
Dwanne Breezes
Tevay
Inn
Feashionablie Milliners
Pool & Jones
KE. Jenkins
Nucw Millinery
Mesary
Hull & Ilotce
H. Clank
P.O. Arends
Irenry
Emma Dean
Teory
Lll
Chey Meat Market
Traving
Alex. Delzer
Endereigned
William
Wenry, NL
Notion & News Rooms
Burt's
Scilool
Burt
Week of Prayer
Princeton
Sheo
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