Jury delayed as ill lawyers and family losses halt Lacon docket
A Lacon court's criminal docket was postponed after defense attorneys fell ill and a telegram reported a grandmother's death and a relative near death. The article notes Birge shot in the head by Thomas Brown, a horse theft case against Orr, and various local notices including burials, moves, and a conservator for Mrs. Oldham.
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Lacon
Birge
Thomas Brown
Orr
Hotel de Wright
John A. McCall
Venona
Jacob Garrigus
Chicago
Nettie Ellsworth
Richard Oyd
Camp Grove
Samuel Miller
Arnold
Carbondale
Pears
Fanny Morrillo
Henry
Magnolia
Thomas Oldham
Garritt Smith
Misses Fyffes
A.B. G
Sparland Celebrates Fourth TM and Discusses Coal Shaft
The Sparland community holds meetings to promote a coal shaft project with a proposed donation of $1000 to R Frisbey & Co. A school memo notes the retention of principal C S Edwards is favored, with hesitance about Joy and Colton. Local residents share news on residents births and arrivals while tradesmen showcase linen goods and household items.
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R. Frisbey & Co
C. 8. Edwards
Miss Joy
Miss Colton
J. Y. Cotton
Henry
Peoria
D. W. McClanahan
Cyrus Shinn
Gilman
Fasbender & Co
George Hurlbut
Wm. Cornell
Alex. Murray
Bu.p
Magnolia notes of rain and community events
Magnolia reporter describes light rain causing minor concerns but no serious damage. Locals plan to busIness and entertainment. upcoming events include Leavett's Swiss Bell Ringers at Spencer's hall and Rev. M Spencer's lecture on a world trip with curiosities.
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Magnolia
McGuffin
Leavett
Spencer’s Hall
M. Spencer
Venona
Merrille
Stainbrook
Ongis
Mary Fou
Wilcomé
Croft
Baker
City aid rule in Bloomington requires work before soup
In Bloomington the city directs applicants for assistance to perform work before receiving aid. Since this rule was adopted the number of free soup applications has decreased.
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Bloomington
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