Sparland Notes and Local Happenings in 1874
Sparland notes report reform talk at saloon and grand jury, local visits by H Williams and Mrs Blackman, Miss Joy vacationing in Galena, teachers to stay next year under Supt Edwards, Mrs Ryder visiting, potato comes soon with a bug remedy promised to subscribers. Delegates named for Putnam county state convention. July 4 Hawley invited to speak in Hennepin. preparations underway.
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Sparland
Grand Jury
Jenrn
H. Williams
Kansas
Mollie Blackman
Pastyrock
Miss Joy
Galena
Edwards
Ryder
Mother Hosselton
of Allen
Annie Adams
Dr. Tesmer
Washington
Erseport
Dellegates
Putnam County
David Swavey
Joel W. Hopkins
Power
Peether
Hennepin
John B. Hawley
Picnic crowd at the sand bar ends in boredom
Fine growing weather brings a county picnic to the sand bar on Saturday but no speaker arrives leaving attendees sunlit yet restless. Youth enjoy lake rides while Rolley Rich of Wheatland dies after a long illness. Miss Mattie Anderson and Mr. Andrew Anderson wed in Wheatland with Rev. Mapes officiating.
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Putnam County News
Bnaonwine
Sand Bar
Rolley Rich
Wheatland
Mr. McElree
Jan Halpmeet
Mattie Anderson
Andrew Anderson
Tilinst
G. W. Mapes
Paris Green
Aitchcock & Mapes
Death of Chester Eddy leads to Hennepin civic note
Chester Eddy of C and W Eddy Hennepin died Friday night at 78 after a long illness. He was a longtime settler and prominent local business leader. Farmers discussed a possible cheese factory at a accessible location and milk suppliers profitability. A meeting at John Foley’s May 28 considered various agricultural topics including corn, potatoes and plans to attract youth to country life.
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Chester Eddy
Ot Trry
Nichols
Hennepin
Paris
Myr. Warren
Snehwine
Eunepa
From Chicago from Our Own Correspondent
From our stay in Chicago a correspondent reports no burglaries or scams, notes the city’s rapid growth and markets, and mentions political alignments. He observes reunions of old abolitionists, Republican prospects, and a contest between Farwell and other figures, with ward and police support shaping outcomes.
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Chicago
Granger Lonk
Great Istréaa
New York
Garden City
New York Clearing House
Washington
A. C. Hessing
Sis
Congress
C. B Farwell
Farwell
Jacob Rheim
Ward
Rice
The
Times and Tribune
Grangers
Aslsco
County Court proceedings and estate actions 1874
In May 1874 county court Judge N M Laws presided. Claims against estates include Caywood admr for David Cuatid $76.28 and Bassett vs Ramsey $92.68. Administrators Pursel McCall Edwards Keedy Hester Dorff Overmire administer estates, reports approved, sales confirmed, discharge petitions granted, and guardianship appointed. Insanity inquest for John Norton resulted in verdict and commitment to hospital. Letters of administration granted to Ellen W Dey and Charles S Edwards Jr with bonds.
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Orm
A. D
N. M. Laws
Joseph Caywood
Admr
David Cuatid
J. P
MeVicker
Thos, Terry
Patrick Nicholson
William Ramsey
Rufus Bassett
Wm. Ramsey
M. J. Fort
Silas Ramney
Eport
Elias Peterson
John Norton
Northern Illinois Hospital
Elgin
Farrar & Wheeler Wa
John Coffman
T. S. Pursel
Adwr
R. T. Pursel
Peta
Ellen W. Dey
Clark
Chas
Edwards
Sen
Thomas M. Shaw
John A. Keedy
Books and Periodicals Received and Noted
The Alpine issue stands out for rich illustrations and typography with broad appeal. Peterson's and Peterson's Magazine are advertised as affordable reading with July issues now available, highlighting quality content and favorable prices for the American reader.
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James Sutton & Co
Maldon Lane
New York
Peterson
Ashton
Ety
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