Reunion plans mix with soldiers and old settlers in August
The note discusses Witford Johnson selling a contract for Copperas Creek lock and dam work to Archibald McArthur of Chicago, with $50,000 unexpended and crews active under Wella. It mentions a potential joint meeting of the 77th regiment reunion and the old settlers in Lacon on the fourth Wednesday of August, and notes court house yard readiness and hopes for good weather and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witford Johnson
Copperas Creek
Archibald McArthur
Chicago
Wella
77Th
Lacon
Kupuifican
Court House
Sam
Henthorn
Lear
Tram Blossom
Wolf Scalp Bounty Sparks Taxpayer Debate
The recent county supervisors meeting revealed a $210 payout for Wolf scalps, prompting criticism that the wolf bounty wastes tax money. Residents note many scalps come from neighboring counties and even pets, urging hunters to target wolves directly while ending the bounty.
County Assessment Highlights Taxable Personal Property Totals
The county board completes its equalization report listing personal property values including cattle, carriages, musical instruments, merchandise, bank money, stocks, and real estate. It details acres, improved and unimproved lands, grain, pasturage, orchards, and woodland, totaling a grand assessment value around 1.9 million dollars with numerous line items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Stoambortte
CIO
Merchuindigo
Seeereree
Teresee LL
Bank
Benker
Big
Jobbur
Tredita
Sharpers Operating In Vicious Scheme Across Counties
Reports say two con men in Whitefield operated with a Dr Jones offering a cure all on a no cure no pay basis. One victim signed for 35 and another for 25 dollars. notes were cashed at Lacon. A second scam involved H C Anson selling Rochester Pruning Shears by using blank contracts and agent notes to fraudulently inflate supposed worth. Victims fear signed notes may be worth far more than realized. Authorities warn the public as these men roam near Galva and Mineral communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Jones
Whitefield
Lacon
H. C. Anson
Rochester Pruning Shears
Anson
Angon
Henry
Mineral
Bureau County
Galva
Land Assessments by Township in the County
The article compares county assessors work on lands both improved and unimproved, township by township. A cotemporary comment mocks fashion remarks about dresses and pants.
Birth Notices From Whitefield Delineate Two Newborns
In Whitefield, July 21, 180u, Adolph Klein son of W. Tam A ain, and July 16, Nathan W’s newborn son are recorded in local birth notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Adolph Klein
Sud
W. Tam A Ain
Nathan W
Married union joins Hobbs and Mattie in Iowa town
In Haachwine the marriage of Hobbs to Mattie Williams is announced with vows performed by Roy B. Edmisten. The notice mentions a second ceremony in Honine on July 20 for Owen Sey and Alice Neal and a Grauville Grauville Maly Hayslip union in Conounbury, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haachwine
Salva
W. H. Williams
Roy B. Edmisten
Vty
Chanler MM
Tode 8
Counil Lowa
Ming Mattie Wweeliam
Mattie
Hobbe
Hobie
Uie
Boravlf
Council Bluffs
Hobbs
Honine
Raw A. J. Bailey
Owen Sey
Nlus Alice Neal
Conoun
Obituaries From City Dated July Casualties and Deaths
In this city July 23 cholera infantum George nine months child of George B and Judith Koehler. July 27 bowel complaint Jo Joseph nine months child of Joseph and Brigitta Weichman. July 25 cholera infantum John three months child of John and Yankee tapp. Magnolia township July 23 palsy Sara about 70 wife of William M Privo. Granville July 8 cancer James E Blake county surveyor over 50 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
George B
Judith Koehler
Joseph
Brigitta Weichman
John
Yankee Tapp
Magnolia Township
Sara
Wiliam M. Privo
Granville
James E. Blake
Yunra
Notice of a Public Trust Deed Sale in Henry and Marshall
Public notice announces Horace A Stephens and Frances E Stephens defaulted on a trust deed securing a $3000 promissory note payable to Cornelia K Hull. Hutchine as trustee will sell the Henry Marshall county property at the courthouse front door on September 23, 1875, to satisfy the debt, with deed issued to the purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace A
Henry
Foot Marshall
State of
Illinois
Market Street
Hichard
Jordan
Richard Lloyd
Frederick Lloyd
Charles L. Powell
Said
Recorder’s Office
Aaid Marshall County
Horace A. Stephens
Cornelia K. Hull
Marshall County
Frances. E. Stephens
Neas
Lacon
Saids Margshall
Illnois
Hutchine
Public Notice of Master’s Sale in Marshall County
In the Illinois Marshall County Utroott Court a foreclosure sale is set for August 14 1876 at 10 am at the west door of the court house in Lucan to sell the real estate described in the decree. The properties include portions of lot 114 and adjacent strips on Front and Main streets in Henry, plus halves of lots 92 and 100 in Henry. Master in Chancery Joseph Ong issues the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucan
Marshall
Ofllinois
City of
Henry
Moray
Iinois
Marshall County
Lacon
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Putnam
Bureau
Lusgils
Fedeutees
Lerearaerdy
UCB
TaPrairia
Saratoga
Hopewell
Roberta Ee
Evan
Runnington
Uri Bell Plain
Dercasa
Lands Steuben
MVOC
Eneesaesseas Encetres
Tan
LaPrairie
Evans
Bouoluytan
Hunny
Taungpay
Barle Ee
Perley
Cornly
LAW
Notary Public
Edwards Street
Henry, DL
Tae
Bfr
Jonen’ Ators
Assell
Tonry
Robert E. Culverwell
M. D
CHAS
JGC, Kline & CO
Apridsyrl
Bowery
New York
P. C. Box
S. C. Hyndshaw
Hyndshaw
William Gallaher
C. Hyndshaw
Tlinois
Danley Road
Erwin
Name
Underwood Daniel Harney
Deyi Roberts
Patrick Finnegan
Fountain
Alonzo Green
George M. West
Theo, Bickerman
Szre Calif
William Powell
G. Me
Peter Klein
James O'Brien
Jared Jones
John Daye
Lyman Loomis
Charles Reed
Peter Wikoff
Mathias Louis
Reaper
Bolivar Morgan
Reed Flechtner
William Wallace - Mower
Seth Grawburg
William Ball
Walter A. Wood
Lownex
Locke & Green
Henry, III
C.& W.everett
Milliners
Adjo Pool & Jones
L. & E. Jenkins
Clark
M. A. Mutton
Kline
Gun-Smith
Nations Bank
Edwards
Lisa
Sterhewg, Yeedle
Mekry, Is
Mey
Watch and Clocke Store
J. M. Small
Hull & Hulce’s
Bes
M. Bmalil
D. H. Anderson
Ladies & Gent
Tee
Pechin Brothers
Aultman & Taylor
Mansfeld
Ohio
R. N
Frank Wilson
Sparland
Eer Boetland
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