Political reform clashes in the Illinois assembly scene
From Springfield correspondent a chaotic view of the second general assembly. Republicans hold few committees, temperance law repeal looms, Hesing seeks repeal while Grangers oppose, Moore of Marshall pushes compulsory education, and Farmer Haines presides as a shepherd dog over a fractious flock.
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State Session Wades Through Bills and Probes
Amid political maneuvering Governor Beveridge’s budget shows a large cut from prior appropriations as lawmakers debate revenue, roads, railroads, and child protection statutes. McCoy of Whiteside targets accounts for scrutiny, while a Copperas Creek dam bill seeks to fund via canal earnings. The governor’s mansion hosts the season’s governor’s reception with fashion and dancing eliciting mixed opinions.
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Local Notes Mix Farming News and Community Ties
Nebraska visitor P. Ronl discusses selling a Snachwine area farm with 1600 acres in cultivation and a major role as a general agricultural implement agent. The item follows social notices, obituaries, and arrivals, detailing marriages, illnesses, travel, and local personalities including Mr. and Mrs. Eppy, J. Syphers family, and various residents around Peoria and nearby towns.
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Distillery plans stir Sparland notices and local changes
A Sparland column reports on a pending distillery rental for one year and hopes for a factory shift. It notes Fosbender and McMorrig partners, changing businesses, Wight and Zimmerman active, John Brewer offering hauling and butchering, Joseph Pincher selling housing and The Henry Republican subscriptions, and local arrivals from St Louis and Chicago plus a sick child in the McMorrig family.
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John Brewer
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Varna Saloon Brawl and Water Well Plan
A Saturday disturbance in Varna left Charles McMann and John Gorman fighting after mooning insults and broken glass. Gorman defended himself, injuring McMann who retaliated, both suffering non fatal injuries. Local officials plan to dig a six foot well this week to secure water. G. W. Walker remains ill in Med. B.
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Burning of House Injures B W Whitcher Near Wyoming
STARK COUNTY news notes a resident B W Whitcher burned in a house fire last week at Wyoming after becoming trapped on a hot stove. Bradford lodge A F and A M officers elect to meet tonight with nearby members urged to attend. The Wyoming corner band has disbanded. A donation party for Rev J M Murphy is held at G W Reede’s house near Bradford this evening.
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Wedding of Local Settlers Celebrated in Princeton
C Dale Armstrong spoke at Princeton on January 18. Mr and Mrs John Walters renewed their marriage vows with the old settlers. A grand supper followed. Guests included John Warfield and wife and Mrs Stephen Wilson who were present 40 years ago. Benjamin Nowell and wife are the remaining early settlers. Lafayette Watson from Bureau Junction visited a singing school and faced a disturbance with authorities.
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Princeton
John Walters
John Warfield
Stephen Wilson
Walter
Benjamin Nowell
Lafayette Watson
Buréau Junction
Yicinlty
Boolby
Daloging
Peoria County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Powell Lecture
Powell lectured in Peoria on Monday night arguing for Arizona as the gubject. He drew a small audience while a Princeville teachers institute last week held practical and instructive exercises, well attended.
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Granville’s Local Sheet Offers Cure Ad and Quirks
The Granvillian from Granville by Blake Bros shows a mostly advertisementページ with Blake promoting a cancer remedy and recommending trial by himself and Hartley Malone. A notable moment features a learned young lady requesting a diminutive argentive truncated cone shaped as a thimble.
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