Portrait of Gen John A Logan in Chicago Illustrated Paper
In Chicago Republicans publish a full page portrait of Gen John A Logan and list his name at mnnet Keadinelle as candidate for president in 1876. Local petitions urge repeal of the resumption act and national banking law while Fort is praised at Willard's Hotel for aiding disabled Union soldiers. publishers plan a meeting in Chicago to discuss pay and editorial independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garl Pretzel
Chicago
John A. Logan
Mnnet Keadinelle
Thermigers
Saratoga “Township
Congress
Willard’s Hotel
Washington, D. C
Union
House
Sheotal
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
X .Ormida
Compu
Unives
Countrymans
Fife
Critics Demand Stop to County Posting Election Notices
A reader column critiques the board of supervisors for approving $836 to post election notices, arguing the expense is excessive given a $50,000 tax base. The piece urges using county papers to publish notices instead to save funds, shorten labor, and inform all voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soaronh
Agatonin
Cagh
Tribute to late Mr Hinsdale from Princeton Republicans
A funeral tribute from the Princeton Republican memorializes the late Mr Hinsdale as a steadfast friend neighbor and anti slavery ally. The writer recalls his benevolence modesty and unwavering faith praising comrades like Bryant Lovejoy and North and lamenting the era they helped shape. The note closes with sympathy to the Hinsdale family and a reference to local press editor Amos and ongoing neighborly strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hinsdale
North
S. D. Hinsdale
Princeton
Minediale
Nelbors
Bleesteam
Charley
Allen
Loth
Cal
Bryant
Lovejoy
Hie
Doel Doolittes
Kelsay
Colton
Smith
Hturray
Thomas North
Chimberlain
Cyrus Bryant
Deacon Phelps
Othara
Tmith
God
Danachid Friand
Pigeon Shoot Results Highlight Local Contest
A town pigeon shoot on a Saturday drew competitors including Wm. Tharp John Peterson Thomas Nicholson Leon Ruggles Hiram Smith of Lacon Mr. Hamilton W. E. F. Siewers and Adam Peterman. Thorp Nicholson and Ruggles led as top scorers with Peterman and Hamilton sharing second prize. An accident injured Thorp, and a silver pocket piece owned by Chet Fulford was a notable prize hit during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A ‘Placon
Gutakirée
Wm. Tharp
John Peterson
Thomas Nicholson
Leon Ruggles
Hiram Smith
Lacon
Mr. Hamilton
W. EF. Siewers
Adam Peterman
Prairie Cules
Tsasc
Forbes
Yas
Choeen
Frank, Schafer
Peterson
Ces
Thomas Nioba Dubon
Hamilton
Peterman
Leavitt
Doty
Ruggles
Scrickle
Wm. Thorp
Marriage Licenses and Centenary Historical Plan
The record lists numerous marriage licenses issued for December, naming couples from LaPrairie, Wenona, Lovington, and surrounding areas. It also proposes a July 4 1876 centennial celebration with county by county histories, urging uniform published addresses to form a national historical repository.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Lwigh
LaPrairie
Mary C
Titus Edw
Fred
Tf Henry
Sarah HB. Green
Feforabure
Nancy A.agnotte
LaPra C! Watsell
Lovington
F. Cummings
Wenona
Windield
Caledonia
Elizabeth Ho
Robert B. Biwaris
Lacon
Almira J. Johnson
Kaeo
Neleon
Mary McVicker
Markennas
DeWitt O Woddrum
Henry
Addie Ll. Wot
Fin
Diller
Zaon
Caroline Albrecht
Notaries and scholars listed in December school report
The December list shows students with perfect or near perfect attendance at the Public and Clear Creek schools. Names include May Danley Eugene Danley Cora Hulben Minnie Orr and others from High and First Grades plus scholar ship tallies for Litexia Atherton Jonnie Boyle and more. A misdirected telegram about acting Governor Glenn led to a chaotic Springfield visit and mock praise for Haines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wanser
Nettie Williams
Florence Russell
Anna Movit
Stella Motter
Mott Everett
Clear Creek School
Magnolia Township
Aclass
Litexia
JZ Atherton
Jonnie Boyle
Alice Swaney
Wii Griffith
Marion Weat
Willis Swaney
James.Price
William Carney
Preston Swaney
Celaga
Jessie Mills
Alvah ‘Smith
Walter Griffith
Willie Beck
Edie Lammth
Jonnie Swaney
Louie Mille
Edson Swaney
Ernest Boyle
Haines
Glenn
St. Louis
Chicago
Sheaker ‘Haines
Worthy
Springfield
Springfeld
Glesn
Hulneste
Fraternal Lodge Officers Installed in January Swearing
The report lists officers installed January 5 for Bardoril Harmon G Reynolds lodge No 385 at Whitefield Corners, with names for WM John Hatfield, W Samuel Sedgewick, treasurer John Baringer, secretary James His Newnan, chaplain James Chambers, and others. Similar installations appear for Women’s lodge No 34, Amason No 479, Wenonsidage No 983, and Marshall Encampment No 35, with full officer rosters and a note of a social event. Also notes BORN records at Castleton and Milo.
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Bardoril Harmon G
Reynolds Lodge
Ogi Lodge
T. W. Bloomer
Miner
J W. M.F. Meeker
Beere
W. H. Butler
J. Wrigley
J. D
Jerry Cox
Tyler
ODD Fellows
Hennepin Lodge
N.G
Jasper Caell
Orange Averil
George M. Cunningham
Christopher Odemer
William Allen
Wenonsidage
A.P. Houston
V G
Tullis
Barrett
P & W. B. Taylor
Chris, Hheitt
J. A. Walker
O. M. Southwell
Brown
Parke
Henry’Fosters
Julius Monk
G. G. C. DePue
Thomas Dickens
H. Dodge
A. XE. Bruntley
Marshall
Ot Henry
Gop
Mark Geonory
H P
Joseph Duke
P. Hall
E. P. Green
Scribe
W. Nicod
W. G. Schneider
Qelae
H. J. Adams
H. Petit
Ww.nishaw
W. G. W. Zimmerman
J.W
J. C. Kingsley
J. B. Deuschene
Local Matrimonial Notices From Lacon Sparland and Bradford
Married notices reveal Dr. B. Tabor wed Mia Annig Mayfield at Lacon with J P Maxwell officiating. William McGee wed Lizzie Magill of Lacon at Sparland per C Parsons. Ery P. Watner of Galesburg wed Bisa Alice Grife of Bradford in early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Wm. Maxwell
J. P
Dr. B. Tabor
Mia
Annig Mayfield
Sparland
C. Parsons, Esq
Wiliam McGee
Lizzus Magill
Bradford
Rey
J.M. Murphy
Elery P.watner
Galesburg
Bisa
Alice
Local Deaths and Obituaries From Magnolia Area
DIED at Snachwine January 0 Maud aged 1 daughter of Tra Barnhart. Yn Magnolis Sunday Th 9 William Hoyle aged 82 an old Magnolia resident. At Bradford December 8 Katie aged 32 wife of Francia J Legactt of Co B 114th Reg Tl vols and sufferer at Belle Isle and Andersonville.
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Snachwine
Dipthoria
Maud
Tra Barnhart
Magnolis
William Hoyle
Magnolia Town
Bradford
Katie
Francia J. Legactt
Co. B
Belle Isle
Andersonville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Republican
Wenona Index
Amos
Streator Free Press
Castleton
William Edger
Milo
Henny
Carroll At
Sunchwine
Edwards Street
Matthew Hoyt
City Avenue
Locke
Burt’s
Misses Jenkins
Bowen
Pool & Jones
Jenring
J. M
Ge Hulce
Watgors
Global
Bilver
J, ME
BMALL
V. Becker
Third Street
Vincent Becker
Parmers
Marshall County
A. &J. C. Hoagland
C.& W. Everett
Gener
Ealers
Kalb & Ellsworth
Ken. McNeal’s
McNeal
Joseph Schick
Bla
Third & Edwards Sts
Croceries
Willowware
Cp Ceps
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