Cholera reports and local notices in Marshall County
The item notes cholera reach in London and rumors of Mexico cases, a Presbyterian church subscription drive for refitting and bell purchase, and local transport updates. It reports Henry and Tonica connections, a four year sub-contractor for routes, and a Magnolia driver. It also describes a severe lightning strike near Putnam injuring track and rail, and telegraph operator strikes causing widespread disruption with misrouted dispatches and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. T. Fairchild
Magnolia
Henry
Tonica
J.T. Ellis
County Farm Notes At Spariland Farm Instructs Thrift And Order
The county farm near Spariland, run by H J Adams and wife, housed 22 inmates in warded sections for males and females, including four insane men. It lists crops, livestock, and facilities, noting thrift and order. Fred Ketzenberger, a long-term drinker with delirium tremens, died after being brought to the farm for care. He had lived in Lacon about 14 years and was a skilled shoemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hob
Fisher of
Lacon
Fred Ketzenberger
Wreck of a Man Laments on His Grave in Local Obituary Tone
The obituary notes a man aged 47 described as a gentleman in manners but ruined by drink and poverty. He left two sons, both living at Lacon, and was buried in a plain coffin with no family to attend his funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Adams
Emma Fall
Varna
Kankakee
Marshall County
Reply of Mr Swaney to Thornton on Harper High License Bill
John Swaney rebuts J T Thornton’s letter defending Harper’s beer clause. He contrasts Nebraska and Illinois licenses, cites Springfield and Bloomington, Maine and Kansas, and argues high license fails to reduce intoxication. Swaney urges prohibitionist unity and condemns saloon respectability while urging a district-wide reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swaney
J. T. Thornton
Henry Republican
Thornton
Republican
Nebraska
The
Chicago Tribune
Mf. T
Bloomington
Springfield
Atata
Jno. B. Finch
Lincoln
Neb
Omaha
Mrt
Maine
Kansas
Republican Party
Iowa
Ilinois
Firet
Pagt
Grand Oll
Illinois
Boss Heseing
Long Jones
Stafelth
Butter record set by Iowa cow in 80 days
Holistein record holder, distinguished by 99 pounds and 88 pounds of butter, credited to Thomas B. Wales Jr. of Iowa City. A largest butter record in 80 days for any cow and breed. Beck hay loaders shipped for testing by Quaker Lane workers, praised as sturdy and promising for wagon use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Wales, Jr
Iowa City
Iowa
Quaker Lane
Excursion Party Visits City With Cassino Club Band
The Grey Eagle steamer brought about 100 excursionists from La Salle and Hennepin to the city last Sunday landing above the lock and dam. They enjoyed Yeeger's grove east of town with a band providing music and social amusement under Cassino Club auspices. Also notes local farm improvements and several obituaries including Julius Watercott and Andrew Roth Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grey Eagle
LaSalle
Peru
Hennepin
Yeeger
la Salle
Our City
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Gers Republicay
Zor Henry
Peoria
London Docks
Mexico
Presbyterian Church
Putnam
Chicago
Alta
Til
Atlantic
Atlanta
Ill
Harper High
Julius Watercott
Andrew, Jr
Andrew Roth
Mabel Claude
William Bush
Ella
Mary Gibson
J. K. Gray
H Hotchins
Potter
Republicty Ope
Elisha P. Green
Holden
Sw. O. A. Green
Anc
William 8
Wollard
ETH
Bond
Monongahela
United States
Gipps Brewing Co
Geq
Hutchins & Guyer
A. L. Hupp
E. H. Hutchins
Whitefield Corners
Deering
McCormick
Minneapolis
Edward Snell
Townsend
A.S. Davis
S. Grady
Hall
J. I. Sferr
H. Reader
J. A. Rinson
Geo. W. Snell
Britt Harfley
E. Burson
F. M. Johnson
J. J- Froelicer
Front Street
Henry, III
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