Underground railroad activity near McNabb described in Decatur Review
The Decatur Review recounts abolitionist activity in Clear Creek and nearby stations on the Underground Railroad. It notes Quaker and other sympathizers aiding enslaved people toward Canada, with stories of ferried fugitives, warnings, and occasional arrests of captains Eli Mills and Herman Price, who faced a 1851 case in St. Louis ending in heavy damages.
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Decatur Review
Portaing
Josh Medlabb
Ill
A. H and
I. R. Milla
Booker T. Washington
Ilinois
Efe
Society of Friends
Clear Creek
McNabb
Benjamin Lundy
Jehu
William Lewis
William Hoyle
William Price
Miller Brothers
Mille Seys
John Lewis
Boon
Mills
Gower
Canada
Freedom
Mt. Palatine
Union Grove
Granville
Braich
Lewis
Stewart
Laughlin
Wisit
Eli Milla
Herman Price
Obid
Missiesippi
Illinois
Free State
St. Louis
Arlr
Ateanime
Joshua A
Ashi
Price
Mason Bill Seeks Higher Rural Free Delivery Pay
Senator Mason has introduced a bill to raise rural free delivery carriers pay from 500 to 750 dollars. He argues the increase is needed to meet demand and attract workers who use two horses and face high feed costs. He claims current pay limits recruitment and hints at a senatorial campaign challenge to Billy Mason.
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Nason
Mason
Billy Mason
December to April Sweetheart Ode by Samuel Parker
A fragmentary literary piece speaks of a sweetheart eight years old and a lover pledging lifelong affection. It shifts to a promotional note praising Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and tumbago with a price at 26 and 60 cents.
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Samuel Parker
Ballard
Religious sentiment not declining in the United States
Carroll, leader of the religious department in 1900, argues denominational growth outpaced population, noting 28,090,187 communicants from a 1900 population of 77,000,000 and an increase of 780,087 or 2.67 percent.
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DLA
Carroll
Contagious Blood Poison Promoted by Swift Specific
A vintage advertisement warns that contagions like blood poison are highly deceptive and can recur after apparent recovery. It touts Swift Specific No 5 as the only effective, plant based cure that cleanses the blood and restores health, claiming a free booklet explains home treatment and cure.
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Atlanta
Centennial Anniversary of Bloomington Resident Jacob Spawr
Jacob Spawr of Lexington McLean county celebrates 100 years in January 26 surrounded by friends. He recalls frontier life from 1846 migration from Pennsylvania to Illinois and growth of Chicago to a three hour distance. Spawr hosted notable pioneers and is grandfather of Rhade a milliner with Hutchine Lincoln Co.
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Bloomington
Ill
Jacob
Spawr
Lexington
McLean County
Tilivols
Mehean County
Pennsylvania
Eliza Trimmer
Vandalla
Abraham Lincoln
David Davis
Leonard Swett
Mr Spawr
Mias Rhade
Hutchine-Lincoln Co
Peoria Inmate Care Clarified Amid Asylum Debates
The Uhridge Tribune criticizes the Peoria Asylum for Incurables as misrepresenting state affairs while a Peoria institution plans to open next month able to care for 700 patients, with 800 reserved initially and nine cottages ready. Trustees defend management and note funds, buildings, and staff align with expected growth to 8000 patients over years.
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Peoria Asylum For
Uhridge Tribune 4
Atate
Gov Yatés
Gov T'snuer
Tribune
Abhorata
Peoria
Chicago
Admiral Schley Addresses Chicago Welcome
Admiral Schley hailed as hero of Santiago receives a hearty Chicago welcome with wife hosted by local ladies. He speaks at Hamilton club, stresses lifelong dedication to country and people, rejects political office, and pledges to stay a sailor. Magnolia Farmers Mutual Insurance notes annual meeting names three directors and urges farmer members to join, promoting lower costs and higher coverage. Rheumatism cure touted with claims of immediate relief and low-cost remedies advertised by F A Powell. Cass County case reports Judge Mehan ruling Condit must pay taxes on mortgages tied to his brokerage business and ownership claims.
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Admiral Schley
Santiago
Chicago
Lake City
Hamilton Club
Thomas Mehan
Cans County
Virginia
Thomas KK
Condit
Pler
T Eardstown
Cass
Board of Review
Cass County
Vendit
Mehan
New Wonder-Book Details World’s Fair Classification
A catalog for the 1904 St Louis Exposition outlines 15 departments with 807 classes across 44 groups. Buildings will cover about 200 acres with 1000 acres of grounds, and $15 million in funds plus $1 million from Missouri and other states.
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St—bone-in
Notting
St Louis
Missouri
Exibits World Fetal
Boul
Illinois Senate Docket: Mason Dawes Hopkins Three Way Race
The Dwight Star-Herald surveys Illinois senatorial chances among Mason Dawes and Hopkins. Mason, Dawes, and Hopkins clash as party factions weigh influence, records, and who will be elected by the legislature. The note quotes an exchange urging youths to aim high in school and business.
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Ilinois
Wil E Mason
Chicago
Chas. Graves
AJ Hankins
Aurora
Yates
Hopkins
Wm McKinley
Chase Dawes
Mason
Tlinois
Dawes
Lawrence Sherman
Lorimer
Rome Bay
Hayes
Harrow
Tern
Salean
James Doolen
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Treas
Mutual
Putnam County
Magnolia
F. A. Powell
Jersey
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