Local notes from the Champaign Republican era and Iowa links
The Champaign News debuts as a Republican paper edited by James Steele with political notices, lecture ads, and a court license discussion. Des Moines Iowa Upton Bignat launches to promote W C T Iowa work. letters from Kansas reflect on The Republican paper. cultural events include Magoola Lecture and Celeography Grange entertainment plans.
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Champaign
James Steele
Misa Clara A Stephens Tas
Iowa
Upton Bignat
Des Moines
W.C.T
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Buokien Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
An advertisement touts Buokien Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and more claiming cures for piles with a money back guarantee. Priced at 26 cents per box and sold at Dr Powell's drug store.
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Buokien
The Big Master at Boyd's Grove
A recollection from Bacone dated February 26 recalls Putnam County in 1834 and the early settlement around Crow Meadow and Senachwine. It traces emigration, a 1886 militia drill at Boyd's Grove, and the illusion of martial pomp as Private George Drake arrives with epaulets and belts to sell, sparking humor among officers.
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Boyd's Grove
Bacone
Alte
Sparland
Henry
Elias Thompson
Hatfield
Crow Meadow Creek
Reddick
Jobo Reeves
Reeves Gang
William Rowe
Russell
H. Mallory
Bensjuh Mallory
Crow Meadow Prairie
Lorena Reeves
Prairies
Bonney
Gol
Henry Boyder
David
Manuel
Jobo
James
Bees
Vermontere
Culvers
Blossom
John
William H. Williams
Reeds
Thomas Morgan
George Sparling
Senachwice
Jobo Strawn
J RR. Taliaferro
Boo Brewer
Ann C Mounts
Ponce
Ita
Putnam County
Father Bonham
Brewer
Milo Township
Bureau County
Whitefield
Saratoga Townships
Marshall County
Strawn
Thomas
Wyoming
Searls
Arispe
George D. Drake
Sergeanot
Drake
Ohio
George
Taliaferro
Old militia muster ends with candidacy chatter and memories
A letter recalls a Putnam County militia parade led by Cat Strawn with three officers and a private in uniform. Absentees were threatened with penalties while attendees drank and campaigned for local offices. Many candidates listed for representative sheriff senator and congress, with Atwater and Simpson winning key posts. The piece ends with reminisces on early pioneers and preserving old ties.
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Cat Strawn
Putnam
Thomas Atwater
Hennepin
Guy W. Poole
Clear Creek
Augustus Langworthy
Tiskilwa
Gen .Thomas
Wyoming
John Hamlin
Charles Ballance Sr
Peoria
Senate
James 8. Simpson
Throo
Putnam County
William L May
Springfield
Congress
May
Boyd's Grove
Cu! Strawn
Atwater
smaJority
Simpson
Hamlin
Maay
Lojuos
Drake
Texas
Indian Territory
Fort Scott
Kansas
Benj Beever
Bureau County
Asa C Mounts
Senachwine
Irving
J R Taliaferro
Nebraska
Moon Meéola
Burt
Marshall County
Tris
Public School Location Debates and Budget Tangles
A correspondent praises the New School choice and critiques the school board’s behind closed doors handling. He lists obstacles: location, building style, size, heating plans, and rising costs. The piece notes bids from $108,? to $91,950 and recalls the long history of school facilities.
Colwell bid saves funds for school building
The text notes T H Colwell’s bid of 18170 accepted against 19740, saving 1570, plus 850 plus plant cost difference to total 1920, aiding other uses after contractor turnover, while criticizing board members and praising upcoming smooth final actions and less friction.
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T. & H. Colwell
Craoks
Floest
Taqquirer
Bullard's Snow Liniment and City Proceedings
A mixed item notes Bullard's Snow Liniment praised nationwide for curing rheumatism and wounds with price and seller J E and F A Powell. It also covers a Henry city council meeting March 2 1891 with minutes of bills approved and a license petition for a saloon by Robert F Harney and related adjournments.
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Robert N Harvey
Punkell
Paskell
Bullard
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
J E
F A Powell
Caty
Kircbman
E H
Hutchins
R Paskeil
H Musas
Gaerk
Leavitt
Busu
Stevens
City Hall
Krenz
Treas
Temperance Workera
Next City
Electroo
Deam-Shepd
Edmunod Harovey
W H German
Robert F Harney
Aid Kirchoman
Counert
F. Paske
City of Henry
Robert F. Harney
F Leavitt
Cor
H H Kirchman
Council
Ald Kirchman
Gousell al G F Pasket
Assest
E T Dissolway
Local notes illuminate business moves and church talk
A series of short items covers A L Hupp�s illness and travel to the east, local relocations including Mrs Swigar purchasing Edwards Street property, John Otto moving from his house, and J H Adkinson taking the Swiger homestead. Rev J R Holst preaches on bell and punishment with progressive views. A. L. Bell and Muttle Bonham marry, with congratulations offered. Jacob Worth is praised for public spirit, and Chillicothe plans for Illinois river club houses along with a charger for future improvements.
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Swigar
Edwards Street
Thomas and
William Streets
John Otto
Front Street
J H Adkinson
Swiger
E Diebl
Whitefield
Mr. Hust
Merket Street
Adkinson
Jacob Worth
Chillicot
Dakela
The
Commonwealth
Chicago
Illinois
Henry
Peoria
Swan Lake
Hlinois
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Henry Light Guard Band
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Lambert Kantendurgelrl
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Ellott
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W. A. Smith
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