Lapham Elected NY Senator After Albany Deadlock
On July 22 the Albany deadlock ended with Hon Elbridge G. Lapham chosen as successor to ex senator Conkling by a unanimous Republican vote in the New York Legislature. The article also recounts the Rock Island railroad charter history from 1847 to its current name established in 1855.
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Albany
Elbridge G. Lapham
Exparator Conkling
New York
C. R.I. & P. Railroad
Rock Island and la Salle Railroad Company
Chicago & Rock Island
Committee to revise Old Testament meets in Rochester
The panel revising the Old Testament will convene in Rochester on July 1st to compare notes on the book of Job, the first on its schedule. Officials expect completion within two years, noting revisions will be more numerous and significant than those in the New Testament.
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Rochester
Public Instruction circular fixes school trustees meeting date
James P Slade state superintendent issues a circular noting that the meeting of school trustees is set for the first Monday in April. The document also recalls that township treasurers must file annual public money reports each year under the recent law, with publication required at least once.
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James P. Slade
President progresses in recovery after surgery for chest infection
Over the past week up to Saturday the president's recovery has been slow but steady. He developed a chill and high fever with pulse near 190 leading to urgent consultations by Drs Agnew of Philadelphia and Hamilton of New York. A pus cavity prompted an incision to drain and relief was immediate. The rib fracture was later exposed and realigned, and the president showed comfort after the operation. Doctors expressed cautious optimism about his chances.
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Agnew
Philadelphia
Hamilton
New York
County aid system blasted as crooked and wasteful
The piece denounces county pauper relief as abused through town supervisor authorizations. It cites specific bills: Roberts $60 Evans $71 Lacon $16 plus $75 with Hopewell, and Woodford County $8, with overlaps involving Hopewell and Woodford names. It argues the three bills total 346 dollars could cover six people for a year and calls for prohibiting townships from providing aid to curb misuse.
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Roberts
Evans
Lacon
Hopewell
Woodford County
Conkling, machine saga ends as party seeks higher aims
The piece argues that when political groups abandon principle, disbandment serves public interest. It lauds Roscoe Conkling for resigning his Senate seat after clashing with the administration, notes Chicago’s stance, condemns the machine, and asserts the party’s mission to uphold moral, intellectual, social, and political reform rather than distribute official favors.
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Roscoe Conkling
Chicago
Roscoe
Pharaoh
Roscos Conkling
U. S. Senate
Albany
Conkling
Republican Party
County board debates fireproof records addition plan
The board of supervisors weigh a $15000 to $20000 fireproof addition to the courthouse to guard public records. Critics oppose spending tied to prior county indebtedness while noting other towns' debts and urging safer storage without overburdening taxpayers.
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Board of Supervisore
Court House
Pregent
Grand Jury
Home Journal
Henry
Lacon
Runaway horse wrecks wagon injuring driver in city alley
L Turner, a Singer sewing machine agent, loaned his horse and wagon to George Simpson who had just been discharged. Simpson tried to drive off, was thrown when the horse bolted, the wagon overturned at O Gould’s hardware, injuring Simpson who was treated and recovering. Turner faces about $25 in damages as the county assists Simpson.
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L. Turner
Singer Sewing Machine
George Simpson
Simpson
Mr Turner
R Turner
Bilmpson
Tomasson
Edward Street
O. Gould
Holm Houses
Jones
Reynolds Gilbert marries in quiet city ceremony
William W Reynolds and Josephine Gilbert wed at the bride’s mother Anna Gilbert’s residence with a small circle of relatives and friends. Rev W J Minum officiated, delivering remarks on the couple’s new life amid music, flowers, and generous gifts from family and friends. The Chicago Inter Ocean notes unusual weather and crime patterns as the year 1881 unfolds.
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William W. Reynolds
Josephine
Gilbert
Anna R. Gilbert
Repom
W. J. Minium
M. E
Shin
Gilver
W. C. Reynolds
J.W Reynolds
Peabody
Kan
Mary Fibbs
Mise Ella Fibbs
Emery Fibbs
Lewis Fibbs
Thomas Clift
Wim
Guyer
Loyd
Charlie Guyer
Grandma Guyer
Buves Ellespnna
Efor
Mosk Spellverns
Aloe Betgenlerg
Bird
Hayden
la Rose
G. W. Reynolds
Eureka
Zephyr
Minnie Gilbert
Rush
Chrissie Gilbert
Jenny
Mre Goodrich
Daughli Na
Sarah C. Gilbart
Mackien's Arnica Salve Ad for All Ailments
An old style ad touts Mackien's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists a price of 25 cents per box available from druggists.
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All Drugalata
Anldyl
Namie S Smith Dies in Chicago at 17
Namie S Smith daughter of the late William J Smith and longtime partner of A M Pool died at 534 Monroe street Chicago on the ith instant aged nearly 18. Born in Warren Ohio and moved with family to Henry Illinois then to Peoria and Iowa, she endured years of illness yet remained gentle and cheerful. Funeral held at 534 Monroe with Rev Dr Swazey delivering comfort and hope for a peaceful afterlife in the Presbyterian faith.
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Namie S Smith
William J. Smith
Henry
A.M. Pool
J. Work
Monroe Street
Chicago
Ith
Mamie
Warren
Hen.ry
Eoria
Iowa
Third Presbyterian
God
Crop prospects in Marshall county crops July 1 report
Illinois department of agriculture notes Marshall county yields near or below average across crops. Corn shows three-fourths, sorghum cane three-fourths, fall wheat three-fourths with limited area, rye near average, spring wheat hit by chinch bugs at about two-thirds. Oats above average, tobacco three-fourths, Irish potatoes near average, sweet potatoes over three-fourths, hay below average due to drought. Pasures and meadows recover. raspberries and strawberries near three-fourths, currants/gooseberries two-thirds. Farm improvements and drainage gain attention.
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Illinois Department of Agriculture
Marshall
Drouth
How She Saved Money By A Poor Man’s Wife
A Poor Man's Wife recounts using Parker's Ginger Tonic for six years of illness in her daughter with kidney and other disorders. Four bottles cured, one dollar’s worth kept the family healthy for a year, enabling savings for a rainy day. The piece also notes a craze for two cent red stamps and one cent blue stamps on white envelopes among young correspondents.
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Parker
Prank Mc Coy Born in City July 20
The birth announces Prank Mc Coy a grandson of Ald A M Poole born in the city on July 20.
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T Prank McCoy
Ald A M Poole
Reynolds and Josephine 8 Tie The Knot In City
A marriage is announced in the city on July 21 at the bride’s residence. The groom is WM W Reynolds, and the bride is JOSEPHINE 8, oldest daughter of Mrs Auor. The notice notes a family ceremony attended by relatives and the officiant.
Multiple Obituaries and Death Notices from Spacland and Nearby Areas
In Spacland on July 25 a young child died of cholera foantuin. In Chicago on July 19 MAMMLE, 18, daughter of the late William J Mito a former resident of this city, died of heart disease. Near Bradford on July 23 Adolph Klein about 60 died of dropsy. Jeterments in Germann Catholic cemetery near this city.
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Spacland
Chicago
Mammle
William J Mito
Bradford
Adolph Klein
Henry Market Prices Mixed for Farm Staples in Report
The list shows fluctuating prices for grains and farm goods including wheat, corn, oats, and new potatoes. Also listed are eggs, poultry, lard, hay, hogs, wood, apples, wool, molasses, cheese, hides, and honey with varied per unit or per ton costs.
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Henry
Foreclosure sale set in Marshall County Chancery
In Marshall County Court of Chancery a decree of mortgage foreclosure is ordered. Master in Chancery Leonard C McMurtire schedules the public sale for August 3 1961 at 2 pm at the courthouse front door in Lacon Illinois, offering the north half of lot 23 in Henry city. Complainant’s solicitor J H Jackson represents John F Hyde as plaintiff.
Ashes in Chancery Sale in Marshall County Illinois
Public notice of a mortgage foreclosure sale in Marshall County Illinois by Master in Chancery Leonard C McMurtrie on decree entered June 10 1981. Real estate to be sold August 0 1861 at 2 PM at the court house front door Henry now city of Henry lot 163 block 2 original plat. Cash.
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Illinois
Marshall County
Chergoeee
Lydia A. Kine
Ananias Sneathen
Nortgege
Cduse
Leonard C. McMurtrie
Lacon
Marshall
Ilinois
Henry
County of Marshall
State of Illinois
Ill
F. Porren
August Sebold
August Lebold
Fg Chavcery
Said
Wit
Acon
said-Maraball
Mershalland
Hinala
Theodore Cum Inina
Juhu
Sutz
Tacon Uwilnola
Leonard C. McMurtrif
Jobs
Lay
Svicitor
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Illinoia
Marshall Co
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SALE
Jenkins Sisters
Geo Us
Jenkins
Edwards Street
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Central Agricultural Society OF
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Wyoming
W Scott
EK. H. Hutchins
Comstock, Avery & Co
Grey Fagio Landing
Peoria
Wade
Joseph Kapraun
Henry, Ill
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McVicker
Beretone
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C. K. Lombardi
P. Trison
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DR. Ross
South Adams St
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Cleveland, Ohio
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