War with Turkey Hint and City Budget Notes
The item notes Oregon Ogle county offering $1000 for a liquor license which the council refused. It mentions sidewalk and street improvements, a Turkish war rumor, and balloting for New York senators with unfavorable signs for Conkling and Platt. It reports B K Bruce as treasurer and greenbacks bearing his signature, legislature adjournment, an expensive extra session, and upcoming senatorial district changes affecting Woodford. Rail projects Milwaukee and Varna and Lacon to Galesburg lines are discussed with funding questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Ogle County
New York
Conkling
Platt
Powers of Ellsworth Express Among Invalid Corps
Thomas Powers, long time apprentice and editor at Ellsworth Kans Express, is listed among the Invalid corps. The last issue notes he cannot leave bed for weeks as rheumatism grips him after a leg injury from a press collapse. He kept working after the accident, took cold, and now pays the price of delaying treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Powers
Ellsworth
Kan
Powers
County Farm Policy Pushes Paupers to Halted Costs
The Index argues Henry and Lacon paupers should be cared for at the county farm to curb heavy bills. It notes a growing and prosperous city burden and criticizes reliance on private charity as bills rise. It also outlines the New York port collectorship patronage, salaries, and term details, urging clarity in abbreviations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Lacon
New York
Port of
Long Island
Peoria National Democrat
WT Dowdall Esq
St Louis
Toulon
Republican
End of Springfield 32d General Assembly Afterweeks of debates
The May 1900 Springfield dispatch reports the 32d General Assembly closing at 4 p m after a week of exhaustive work on appropriation bills. It notes three voter types, clash over bill 186, and criticism of prison expansion at Chester while Joliet is praised for cost efficiency. A notable spat involved Dave Lineger and Youngblood, with party tensions and a state journal controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
32D
General Assembly
House
Chester
Jollet
Dave Lineger
Youngblood
Durfee
Joe Mann
Lineger
Franklin
Rip Vanwinkle
Nobaus
Peoria
Bradder Smith
Brethen
de Lord
Hardin
Young Gladden
Republican
Senate
Committee of Conference
State Senate
Dave
Local Birth Notices From Whitefield and Spailand
May 20 a daughter to C CAM ENIS8H baker in Whitefield. May 24 a son to HENRY WHICHER in Spailand. May 27 a son to 8 W BUTTON DrH Tesmer attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nates
C Cam
Multiple Obituaries Notice From Springfield Area
Died entries list HEL EN JOSEPHINE 41 of consumption at Sandwine. FFE WAGNER formerly a marble cutter in Ottawa died May 25 of spinal complaint. OTIL LA 40 years 6 months 21 days wife of Joseph Dau ber died at Rock Island of Saino fever. DR GEU W KODECK 67 died at Peoria of heart disease brother of Mrs W C Reynolds. The deceased was a resident of Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwine
Helen Josephine
Clara Morgan
Ottawa
Ffe Wagner
Rock Island
Otilla
Joseph Dauber
Peoria
Geu. W Kodeck
Mre
W C. Reynolds
Springfield
Market Prices for Farm Commodities and Goods
A period list of varying farm prices and goods including wheat, corn, oats, barley, butter, eggs, potatoes, poultry, lard, hay, hogs, wood, apples, wool, molasses, cheese, hides and honey. Prices shown in per unit terms and ranges, with several items noted as quoted or bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Marke
Surcal Henry Township Mutual Fire Insurance Meeting
The Surcal Henry Township Mutual Fire Insurance Co plans a meeting on Saturday June 11 18S1 at two oclock Perm at ET Disosways office in Henry. Directors will be elected and changes to policies and constitution will be made to comply with state laws. Full attendance of members required. June 2 2. Nare Gory Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Township Mutual Fire Insurance Co
ET Disosway
Henry
Jone
Nare Gory
Sec
Also Mentioned on This Page
Illinois
Greese
Turkey
B. K. Bruce
Register of the Treasury
Bureau
Putnam and Marshall
Woodford
Milwaukee
Varna
Galesburg
LaSalle
Peru
Per Herald
Davenport
Hennepin and
Rock Island Canal
Northwest
Gov Gear
Iowa
T.J. Henderson
J Cc. Dore
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Williamson Curley
Hennepin
R.E. Horr
Michigan
Bross
J. 8. Starr
J. M. Allen
Geneseo
J. H. Murphy
Hennepin Canal
Thomas J. Henderson
Congress
St. Ilinois
Gear
Morrison
Ohio
Minnesota
Missouri
R. G. Horr
Guv Cullom
Charles Randolph
James Fr. Wilson
Guv Stannard
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Gov Bross
Committee On Resolutions
Illinois Canal
Moline
Canal Commissioners
Campbell
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Launch Department
Yixed Charons
Chicago Southwestern
Keokuk & DesMonica Trailroad
Tental Peoria & Bureau Valley Railroad
Nortal Hannihal & St Joseph Railroad
Cameron Branch
Tan
Orr
Sparland
Elizabeth KR
Spartand
Entine C. Durharo
Valentine C. Durham
Marshall
Ilinois
Marshall County
William
BNITH
Prances C
Durham
Henry J
Grawburg
DR. Ross
South Adams St
Ill
DI. Ross
United States
Ross
Dreama
Eyffer
H. H. Kirchman
C. B. Smith
Livery Feed Stable
Kingle
L'Arties
B Smith
Topaz
J. F. Gates
Grooocehef
Taple & Fancy Groceries
Second Street
Henry, III
Canada
James McElwain
Rollins Homestead
E. H. Hutchin
Buckeye and McCormick
ATC. Gould's
Black Hawk
Peru City
C. Gould, Henry
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