Republican Central Committee Chooses Jacksonville Leaders
The Illinois Republican Party's Chicago meeting elected Hon. Charles Rannels of Jacksonville as chairman and Hon. Re B. VanCleve as secretary. Governor Tanner praised troops and vowed to secure back pay for officers. War trends show higher pride, with weapon and ammo prices rising. many arms rely on foreign-made components now contraband.
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Tanner
Comuil
Chicago
Charles Rannels
Jackonville
Republican Btate
Central
Re B. VanCleve
Congress
Financial gains and naval service noted in 1865 report
The report highlights a May surplus of 186 357 and 202 896 rise in net earnings year over year for the C B Q rail line. It also cites Illinois leading in naval enlistments with 1066 men and 753 in the Illinois naval reserves, plus a Henry Courier retro note on Lincoln and Seward assassination coverage from April 1865.
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Henry Courier
Lincoln
Seward
Courier Extra
Washington
Wilkes Booth
Frederick Seward
Mc Seward
Booth
Award
M. Stanton
Richmond
Henry
Democrats urged not to fill State Senate seat while Fort away
The article argues Democrats should refrain from nominating a candidate for the State Senate vacancy caused by Capt Fort's absence in the Spain war. It warns against replacing him during his service and urges Republicans to reserve his seat, hoping Fort returns for the January legislature.
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Capt Fort
Jene Dias
Azlesty
Fort
Lort
fieid—Lacon
Denov 7Sin
Sone
State Senate
Captain Fort
Fot
Foot Ease Powder Praises by Buffalo Bill Unit
Miss Annie Okley endorses Allen's Foot Ease powder for the Buffalo Bill Wild West Co. It relieves sting from bunions and hot aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. samples free. Address Allen, Olmsted LeRoy, N.Y.
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Annie Okley
Buffalo Bill Wild West Co
Allen
Alen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Probate court notes and estate actions from Putnam County 1898
July term proceedings record wills proven and filed for Thomas Hamill Mary Heckendorp Joss Jackson Wilson and other estates. Administrators named and reports on claims, sales, and June transfers, including land parcels in Hennepin County and various deed actions.
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Putnam County Probate Court
Thomas Hamill
Biward
Jukes
Mary Heckendorp
Albert O. Juzzi
Megeus Anderson
Joss Jackson Wilson
A. H. Evans
Administratrix
Chicago Ditch Critique Sparks Public Debate
A Chicago letter in Joliet News denounces a newspaper boycott and the Illinois River drainage ditch project. It claims the ditch harms health and water quality, notes repeated failed promises, and urges public accountability for the so called newspaper trust.
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Chicago
Joliet
Strik' Ra
Tras
Berlin
Illinois
Michigan
Trust
Illinois River
Navy Yard
Peoria
Experience of a Providence Clerk With Diarrhoea Remedy
Mr W. M. Bush of Hotel Dorrance Providence Rhode Island suffered chronic diarrhoea for years. A travelling salesman gave him Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which produced immediate relief and stopped attacks. He recommends keeping the remedy on hand and taking a few doses at symptom onset. Sold by Dr Powell.
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W. M. Bush
Dorrance
Providence
R. I
Real Estate Transfers Across Cities and Additions
Real estate transfers feature J G Egan to Christopher Lorenzoal in Santa Fe and John M Hamilton to P Zimmerman with multiple lots and acres in Wenona and Toluca. Debts, deeds, and executors' bonds affect Wenona and Hoye's addition parcels. Other entries show Rogers and McCallough transactions in Varna. Also notes on Hawaii governance commission selections and Illinois honors. Ballard Horehound Syrup advertised as a cough remedy with stated efficacy.
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J G Egan
Christopher Lorenzoal
Santa Fe
Aoa
John M Hamilton
P Zimmerman
Wenona
Jonn
Neiz
Henry
Hoye
Twist
Toluca
Peter Zimmatenas
Rogers
Julia Rogers
Ottawa to Chickamauga Camp Diary of Army Ride
A soldier’s letter recounts the Ottawa to Camp Thomas journey by rail, noting delays, small town scenes, and interactions with fellow travelers. He describes southern differences, camp life at Chickamauga, drills, and a grand review with the President, plus letters home from Farrell Hosfield and a note of Decoration Day in Washington.
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George
P. Morris
Review of Reviews
McCoy
Pool “McCoy
Sdi
Frank McCo
Merly
Sanéca
Thomas
Chickamauge Park
Lytle
Otawa
Chicago
C & E IR Rg
Jordan
Tailston
Polk Street
Tas Company
Tl Wu
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Terra
Haute
Crompton
Terra Hante
Peore
Ottawa
Sexigas
Nashville 4
Lser
Indiana
Weyler
Monk
Farrell Hoafield
David Hosfield
Whitefield
Geneseo
Bays & Geneseo
Farrell Hosfield
Main Street
Fred Fehrman
John Dedriak Co
Fred
Farrell
Camp Alger
Falls’ Church
Eugene
Milés
Leslie Brown
D. C
Decoration Day
Pills touted as cure for bilious attacks in 19th century ad
An advertisement claims Dr Ayers Pills cure biliousness and related ailments. Texarkana reader Swanger reports fifteen years of use with successful results, noting relief from digestive discomfort, eye pains, nausea, and irritability.
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Ambuah
Dr. Ayers
Swanger
Texarkana
Tex
Ayer
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Putnam Co
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