W B Taylor Renominated Chief Clerk by Minola Assembly
Henry Republican notes that the Minola representatives have named W B Taylor of Wenona to serve a second term as chief clerk. He is praised as a good reader, methodic, and well qualified, with no competitor for the post. The article also critiques water shortages and gender bias in appointments, citing only one of 16 female applicants receiving a position as assistant postmistress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minols Rouse of
Besen
W. B. Taylor
Wenona
Legislatura
Embargo urged to curb river fish destruction and tribal harm
Report notes steps to stop wanton destruction of fish on the river and to prosecute those slaughtering the Anny tribe for sport. Calls for vigorous action, appeals to governor and canal commissioners, and mentions a broader debate on horseshoeing practices among horsemen.
Cradle Altar Tomb Births and Marriages Chronicle
Birth notices list multiple newborns with parental names and attending physicians, including a male child to William M. and Clara H. Tar bill of Steuben, and several female births in Dec and Jan with midwives and doctors in attendance. The piece also records engagements and marriages, with dates, couples, and originating towns, followed by certified medical causes of death and attending physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam M
Clara H. Tarbill
Steuben
H. Tosindr
Augustus H
Emily
Joynt
Venons
Mrs. Kinvald
Robert B
Mattle A. Beamon
LaPretrie
H. Tesmor
Corothie Society Annual Meeting Report
The Marshall County Bible Society held its annual meeting at the president Ira Norris's office in Lacon on Tuesday December 28. Treasurer L O McMurtrie reported 155.81 receipts with 5.75 cash on hand, 111 in payments, leaving 15.81 cash balance and 228.35 in books in the depository. A donation of 90 to the parent society was ordered to be remitted and McMurtrie named life member of the American Bible Society. A two person committee was formed to price remaining books to match American Bible House rates, Rev A C Price and Rev Wm Tracy appointed. Officers for the coming year were elected: president Ira Norris, secretary J S Thompson, treasurer and librarian L O McMurtrie. Ministers to serve as ex-officio presidents with an executive committee named Mov A O Prine U Hetherington and Wm Max. It was ordered that the county agent question be deferred to the board, along with appointing collecting agents for Lacon town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County Bible Society
Ira Norris
St Lacon
L. O. McMurtrie
Bible Pociety
O Motion
I. O. McMurtrie
American Bible Society
Uibla House
A. C. Price
Wm. Tracy
Ira Norra
Thompson
McMnuririo
ex-oMlatorico Presidanta
Tor
Mov
Prine
U. Hetherington
Wm. Max. v
Canevans Lip County
Algo
Lacon
Swine Plague Debate by J Detmers Vet Chicago
A lengthy critique and testimony on swine plagues discussing disease causation and prevention. Vet J Detmers cites experiments, water quality, moldy corn, and general pig husbandry while challenging contagion theories and urging improved sanitary practices.
Contagion by Water and Air in Hog Disease Debate
The discussion reviews 1877 1878 agricultural reports on hog disease and contagion. It cites Detmers Voyles and others noting rain and water flow may spread infection while airborne transmission and dew are debated. The authors acknowledge inconclusive results and stress need for more experiments before conclusions on disease transmission and safe feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artioux
Myrland Smith
Gaya
Pig
Adj
Poole
J. Detmers
Chicago
Aligsouri State Board of Agriculture
U. S. Senate
Asani
James Law
D. W. Voyles
V.g. Ha
New Albany
Indiana
Board of Health
Quinn
Hartsville
Ind
Hoxs
E. Salmon
le Duc
Nferbein
Hudlaima
Sumo Seven
Propanlimaa Ag
Faaue
EB. Klein
Detmer
Detmers
Especifvely
Oseph Mills
Born. A Daughter for Baily and Rennord Families
In this city a daughter was born to Henry Baily and granddaughter to John Will At Dwight on December 28. The child is named Elbert F. Rennord and is granddaughter to Edward Simip Sop of Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Henry Baily
John Will
Dwight
Elbert F. Renord
Edward Simipsop
Henry
Local marriages listed across multiple towns and dates
A string of marriage notices from January across several cities and churches. FRANK EONES weds Jennie Russell in this city. HENRY ROESDORF weds Halina Frotena in Hopewell. SAMUEL COFARLAND weds Josephine Garrett in Steuben. GEORGE JOSEPH weds Electa Coates in Whitefield. GEORGE ESTRIDGE weds Frances Huen in Garatoga. HARRY STEVENSON weds Carrie Burt in South Bend. WOREN JOHNSON weds Sarah Anderson’s daughter in Wheatland. EDMUND P Devo weds Luella Vans in Abingdon. THOMAS CADE weds Legett in Osceola. JAMES FISHER weds Maggie Blaisdell in Milo. HORACE DENT weds Nettie Duke in Onaorgs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Bunnell
Frank E0nees
Jennie Russell
Father 8Hamon
Henry Roesdorf
Halinac- Frotena
Hopewell
Steuben
H. H. Houston
LaPrairie
Samuel C Ofarland
Hoop
Osceols
Stark County
Thomas W Cade
E. Leggett
Whitcher
Tao Milo
James Fisher
Gold
Gll
Maggie Blaisdell O Ja
Onaorgs
Horace Dent
Wenona
Misa Nettie Duke
Death notices clutter historic page with multiple names
A historical obituary snips multiple brief deaths with names ages and places in Bureau Putnam and Milo areas. Entries include infant deaths from diphtheria and respiratory illness, adults dying of old age heart disease pneumonia and rheumatism, and residents of Snachwine Clear Creek Milo and nearby locales. Names cited include Gillie Casnik William Nancy Mary David Williams and families Gilpin Real German Bwarthout among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thinefty
Hora Amelia
Weare
Alfred L
Matilda Gilpin
Snachwine
Winifred
Thomas Real
Chicago
Lewis Franklin Skinkle
Clear Croek
Putnam County
Deo YH
Gillie
Casnik
William
Nancy
Wiliam
Addie
Bigta Hoo
Mary
Byron Bwarthout
Milo
Bureau County
Harred
David Williamb
Henry Markettt Ouk Winter Wheat and Market Prices
Market price list listing agricultural commodities and livestock with quoted figures for wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, lard, butter, potatoes, chickens, turkeys, hay, hogs, wood, apples, wool, molasses, cheese, hides, honey and other items. includes per unit prices and ton or pound measures. Names of goods, prices, and units are scattered across the OCR text reflecting a historical price sheet.
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Henry Markett
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Peoria National Democrat
India
Josiah Ihamens
H. Tosmer
M.D. Dos
Michael Lynch
H. Tesmer
Deo. Fist
Charles L
Corothie Society
Qix
Ino Bingor Mishiyo
Baou
Andrew G Helm
T Tor Singer
Turner
Manegor
Pee Binger
Man'e'g Co
Genuino Singer
Bickerman's Opera Hall
Eleon
Laura
Dobe
Dr.Powatl
Marie
Momar Litta
Holiday Trade
Reimmemabe FR
Kh. H. Bucching
Germantown
K. H. Hutchins
Bia Interesidence
Snachwine Village
Uteam Co.,iu
Poland
le Gtler
Uote
Toroia
J.B. Mock
Geo.w
Bickerman Farm
Houry
Terma of
Bolosro
John A. Bickerman
B. Mock
D. H. Anderson
the Granite Mills
Senna
J. Riley
Cot
Mari
J. EF. Gates
Cgrocer
Queens
Henry, Ill
Io Young & Partial
Rley Tal
Vo Kauce
Graham Crackers
Jellies
Yatera Pumpkin
A.C. Weis
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