Various Notices and Editorial Snippets On Reads and Public Affairs
A collection of brief items discusses politics education rail safety and journalism shifts. Notes mention reading The Republican and a possible subscription, coins no longer redeemable after September 8, and indemnity lands opening soon. It covers railroad signaling replacements, Yeas of Education petition readings, Venezuelan travel notes, Urbana Herald editorial calls for youth and new names, and Cullen’s retirement from the Ottawa Republican with Sapp taking over.
Chicago Seerage Proposal Prompts Canal Solution Debate
The article argues only two paths to Chicago sewage relief: more pumps diluting waste or a large canal to drain it. It warns the canal could raise local property values yet worsen health in the Des Plaines and Illinois valleys, urging residents to unite and block Chicago’s disposal of filth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marseilles
DesPlaines
Illinoia
The Country Newspaper as Civic Pillar and Watchdog
The Inter Ocean lauds country newspapers as essential to civilization and local progress. It cites their role in fostering public spirit, exposing corruption, and guiding sentiment, noting editors rise from local roots and the value of home paper patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Ocean
Josey
Indiana
Coldex
Claine
Country Press
Fapeis Wis
Under the Sun
Washington Letter on National Finances and Civil Service
Washington Letter reviews the fiscal year ending June 30 with receipts of 871,880,803 and a surplus of 102,864,708, noting Democratic blame for the surplus and changes in government offices. It mentions pensions, defaulters, and political betting ahead of the next election, plus a wedding notice in Hennepin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasureron
Sherman
Democratic Congress
House of Representatives
Government Printing Office
Treasury
Vilas
Miss van Lew
Richmond
Libby
Gen Grant
Postofice
Vilns
Lamar
Levi Bacon
Patent Office
Bacon
Wash Wailer
Buffalo
Garfield
Cleveland
Lfe
Finois Aid
Washington
Chicago
Navy Department
North Pole
Forney
End to Bone Scraping Promised by Electric Bitters
Edwards credits Electric Bitters with curing a eight year running leg sore that doctors urged bone scraping or amputation for. After three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve the leg healed and became sound. Dr Powell sells Electric Bitters at 60 cents a bottle and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Bucklen
Dr Powell
Strawn heirs vs Keedy in chancery court case debated
The Strawn heirs case against John A Keedy runs ten days in the circuit court chancery division over an estate dispute from 1872. Executors and guardian roles, past settlements, and questions over Keedy's sureties are central amid the long litigation and complex law questions. The state commerce commission weighs the long and short haul clause, declaring it will rule on specific cases when brought before them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawn
John A Keedy
John Strawn
Ellen Strawn
John Crayton
J A. Keedy
Jono
Mary Strawn
Ella
Keedy
John
Mary
Master In Chancery
Shaw
J E Ong
Dr Durtee Opens New Office In Peoria Area
Local notice reports Dr Durtee, formerly of Henry, preparing a new building at Second and Spencer to open his office. He comes highly recommended from Henry and upriver towns and is said to have discovered a hay fever cure. Captain Hall proposes diverting water to power Chicago’s river flow and cleanse the Illinois River. Griggs' Glycerine Salve touted as a universal healer for bruises burns boils and skin conditions with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durtee
Henry
O Second and
Spencer Streets
Peoria Democrat
Captain Hall
Lake Michigan
Illinois River
Chicago
Griggs
Milo man named mail agent on the B and Q line
Paul Mallet of Milo has received an appointment as mail agent on the Burlington and Quincy line between Chicago and Burlington. He has begun his duties, marking a notable service appointment for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mallet
Milo
Theb & Q
Chicago
Burlington
God
Probate Court records mix estates and real estate sales
Probate matters for estates of William Sclwars William Riel Bryan Rely Aaron Fosdick Rufus Douglas and others include notices of claims adjustments private sales hearings and final reports. Transfers of real estate and adoptions along with marriages licenses and deaths are listed with appraisers guardians and administrators named.
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Winslow Evan
William Sclwars
William Riel
Willin Chambers
Charles Fitchcock
Eatate
Bryan Rely
Andrew Cain
Dowd
Eleanor Horroni
W. T. Law
Admr
H. H. Ferryman
la Hosa
Aaron C. Fosdick
Wm. A. Haynes
Robert Second
Truitt, Matthews & Co
Guo. A
Elva Wolf
John William Mulnier
Michael Kleinhenz
Mitchell
Miller
Chris Jason
Magdalina Jason
Sprlasc
Zern Beckwith
Rufus Douglas
F Gurtrude
Cora E
Franklin D
William J. Ball
Guardian
Wiliam Delaney
Eastern Timels Asylum
City Council Adjourns to July 6 Meeting
On Independence Day the council adjourned to meet Wednesday July 6 at the usual hour. Aldermen Paskell Camp Duke were absent along with Clerk E T Disasway. Attest Mayor C R Jones and Clerk E T Disosway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monda
Tf Jones
N Krenz
E H. Hutchins
J F Leavitt
E T. Disasway
Alds Paskell
Camp
Duke
R. Jones
E T Disosway
Adjourned City Council Meeting Minutes From June
City council met Monday with Mayor GC Jones and several Aldermen present Absent were Wm Duke and Clerk E T Disasway. Minutes of prior meeting read and approved Bills examined by finance committee for payment including printing cleaning sidewalk repairs lumber and fire patrols June treasurer report showed balances and expenditures and was filed A committee on streets and walks reported progress and vouchers were burned Respectfully W E Clark city treasurer
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GC. R. Jones
N Krenz
F Paskell
If Hutchins
J F Leavitt
T Disasway
Wm Duke
St. M
O'Banton Bros
Nurtiett
Goltra
Aldewalk
A. Raymond
Ality
Agor's Hair Vigor Promises Scalp Health and Growth
A promotional note credits Agor's Hair Vigor with cleaning the scalp, aiding hair growth, preventing shedding, and imparting a soft glossy look. Frederick Hardy of Roxbury, aged fifty, reports his hair stopped falling out and his white hair darkened to a youthful brown after using the product.
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Agor
Frederick Hardy
Roxbury
Mass
Ayer
Ten Years Younger Hair Vigor Testimony
Mrs Mary Montgomery of Boston praises Hair Vigor for new growth after years of wearing a dress cap to hide baldness. She says she looks ten years younger and trusted the product after seeing hair growth. Similar results are noted by Mrs G O Prescott of Charlestown and others.
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Mary Montgomery
Boston
Ayers
G. O Prescott
Charlestown
Mass
Besaio N. Bedloe
Burlington, Vt
J J Burton
Bangor
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Henry Republican
Marshall County
Payson
General Assembly
Yeans of Education
Altlo
Republic of Venezuela
W. F. Hutehimeon
Guzman Blanco
Urbana Herald
Hiondm. Cullen
Ottawa Republican
F. M. Sapp
Cullen
Republican
Sapp
Ourself
Ato Izzard
Gullen
The
Republicar
Bennepin
Congregational
Hennepin
Benjamin L. Robinson
Bloomington
Margaret L. Casson
W. H. Casson
Jessie Shepherd
Clara Ewing
Grace Reed
John and
James Robinson
H. M. Burr
Europe
Old Country
Black Forest
Germany
Strasbourg
Robinson
Gage
Court House Matters
Dyriant
Jag O. Meertin
Nora Fitzgibbons
Solomon Sowardy
Taco
Itehard
Hopewell
James Sharp
Wm Sharp
Ann Wilson
Willard Kenyon
Henry John Y. Weatervelt
Bertram Bradl
James Hoyt
A. FB. Rose
Perry Tod C. DeVault
Ee Lota
Bik
la Hose
B. F. Turner
Evans Grange
Roberta
Aryay D. Bchacher
Hieuben
Jero
John H
Stay F. Davis
Richland
W. A. Smith
James Marshoall Jacobs
Whitefield
Mary A Traver
Steubonener
Bn. Moore
Jeanette Thirkell
Curitan
Grace M Pool
Thomas Woods
Bridget McEnten
Tacon
James L. McCall
Bennington
Julia M. Robson
July Wm Simpson
Sparland
Grace M Bur- Tamime Af Lacon
Tn Steuben
Clara Lattourette
Dt Yours
Gale
Richtund
Geo
Holsinger
de FC Gale
Wenann
Ludwig J. Messie
W A Smith
City Conneil Proceedings
Cry Pd
Ae Po
Water
W.E. Cuark
Breport
Ills
Front Strest
McNeal
Edward Street
Paskell
School
North Streets
Third
Thomas
Ttir
Wirt
West Park Row
Oirresterip Aide
West Porkween
Second Street
Holman
United States
Holmamadjustable Carriage CO
Wabast Ave
Iris
R. C. McWilliams
Stire & Gell
Lacon, Ill
Edward
School Street
Third Street
North
Third Streets
J.N Krenz
FE. H Hutchine
Ald Paskell
Ald Krenz
Hutchins
Leavitt
Ely
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Maas
Druzkists
An Magazine
R. T. Bush & Son, Publishers
Penri St
N. Y
Brookmont
Hroadifead
Belmont
Nutwood
Croft
Seaman
Borrei
Autocrat
C.8. Doyle
George M. Patcben
Cassius M. Clay
Andrew Jackson
Young Bashbaw
Dapor Tad Grand Bashaw
Patchen
Hie
American Sherman
Maggie
Black Hawk
Bill
Sherman Morgan
Justin Morgan
Lucy Gray
Abdallah
Mambrino
Imp Messengar
Abdallah'adant
Amazonia
Imp
Sour Cront
Belfoulder
Morgan
Gen Shermen
Magnolia
Asco
Howard Williams
Logan
Little Loven
Bia
Cher
W. E. Bush
James Wooks
William Weeks
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