Magnolia Remembered and County Notes of Progress
Neighborhood piece surveys Magnolia, a Putnam county town once a rail stop and manufacturing center. Profiles Capt William Hays, early settlers, Thomas Pattinson’s layout, and prominent locals including Miss Fyffe, Dr. Wilcox, and Hon. James Thornton. Describes Parks estate, orchards, Quaker meeting house plans, and thriving farms along Clear Creek in May 1875.
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Wagnolia
Putnam County
William Hhys
Tobi Knox
Thomas Pattinson
Morrille
Maugnolla
Elias Wright
Magnolia
Fyffe Sisters
Miss Hattle
Republican
Crow
George Hulme
Barton County
Kansaa
Wilcox
Apt Lord
Champaign
William His, Jr
James V. ‘Thornton
Thornton
Mr.Thornton
G. 8
Parks
Wenona
Missouri
Lexas
Ourke
Ralgorni Ag
Kansas
Texas
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Henry K. Smith
Moagnolia News
Tommaon
Heliosan
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David Swaney
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Clear Creek Presbyterian Church
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Local Receipts and Fees at City Clerk Office
City Clerk PLOSWAY reports payment receipts and disbursements totaling 61 dollars at the Henry, Illinois office. April 1875 notes show amounts received and paid, with an official record by ET.
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Plosway
Henry, Ills
May Day Ball At Foat's Hall Aims For Bloom Period
A fragment notes a May Day ball event at Foat's Hall on a Tuesday night with mentions ofSpeicer of Be0rla and Miss White. It references rewards, attendance by wives, and a Monday evening gathering with some confusion about the date and plan.
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Foat
Bao Speicer
Local Notes From Spardland and Surroundings
A jumble of town news mentions James Gallup returning frean with a specimen of local gold, land prospects in southwestern Iowa, and the Brewster property sale. It notes Miss Chapelton in charge of a millinery establishment, Mrs Wm Minisod in Kansas possibly moving to Texas, and various shopkeepers including A J Athay.
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Spardland
James Gallup
Frean
Granite
Danled
Ward
Exphain
Banok
Yowa
Treetees Inne Senna Menced Businessesi
Bea
Akling Potatoes
Basticor
David Hamilton
Mir
Inltnery
Wm. Minisod
Kansas
Texas
Devia ‘Atore
A.J. Athay
Angela
Hower
Alico
Robbery at BNACH WINE station and local political moves
A bold Tuesday burglary at BNACH WINE victims includes station agent and grain buyer Mr. Novian Stuart losing wallet keys and a watch while money was rumored to be short for grain delivery. Town board elected Boney Hunter as supervisor after James G. refused. Dodd residence purchase and local store activity noted amid steady business and corn arrivals.
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BNACH
Novian Stuart
Henry
Stuart
James Glitner
Boney Hunter
Hunter
Dunull
Charles Dodd
Local Farm Notes From Marshall County End Of Winter Preparations
YARRA reports small grain damage in Marshall County as farmers begin early planting after cold weather. Parkit's elevator is being repaired and prepared for the season. He also purchased one new power hammer for the elevator, signaling ongoing readiness.
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Proposals on mail service from Spain to La Prairie area
Proposals for carrying the mail from Spain to La Prairie center will be received in Washington until May 31. Service to start July 1. A. Porter Webber has finished his barn and is making improving promises.
Death of Marcellus Averill in tragic Bureau County incident
The Hennepin Record reports the death of Marcellus Averill aged 22 after a harrow and wagon box dragged him from a wagon. He was son of Nathaniel H. Averill. Antloon at Bureau Junction is selling without license.
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Bureau County
Hennepin
Marcellus Averill
Nathaniel H. Averill
Bureau Junction
Peoria County Hosts New Features At Col Deane House
The Peoria County guesthouse at Col Deane House showcases brass knobs on the counter described as pilms hinges to an electrical hook described as battery powered. Guests reportedly feel a twitching sensation from the device. The table and other conveniences are also highlighted as popular attractions.
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Col. Deane
Peoria House
Peoria
Afr. Hodges
Perison
Cot. Deans
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