Princeville Hosts Successful Peoria County Teachers Institute
Stark and Marshall counties invited to the Princeville institute as Peoria County reports a highly successful week. County Superintendent Robertson led an event that drew nearly all 200 Peoria teachers, with Prof Beale and Miss King notable contributors in programs.
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Stark-and -Marshall County
Teachers’ Institute
Peoria
Princeville
Stark and Marshallounties
High Esteer
Miss King
Beale
Condemnation suit over Toluca and Eastern rail right of way
The Toluca and Eastern Railroad Company began condemnation proceedings in Roberts township to acquire land for an eight mile right of way. The case involved tenants and conditional owners with complex claims, including wills that prevent sale and leases that affect damages. Damages awarded totaled about 4 thousand dollars to various heirs and tenants, with the railroad planning an appeal. A jury inspected the property before deliberations.
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Toluca
Joel Haws
Chfford Hawes
John Munson
Gustave Johnson
Fred Clemens
August Coleson
August Johnson
John McCuskey
Barney Kelley
H. E. Broaddus
Roberts
John P. Foster
Belle Plain
George Rithmiller
Bennington
James Davidson
Larainte
J.O Hill
Whitefield
J. Teld
Robert G. Shampton
Hopewell
Michael Butrum
George Hutchins
Tra Hancock
Journal
Election Contest Tracks Ballot Challenges in Bradford
The Bradford election contest focused on August Ponzer and 10 contested votes. The anti-license side and citizens party presented arguments, with two contested votes thrown out. The board ruled no change in outcome, leaving both sides with no gains.
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August Ponzer
Henry
Bradford
J. B. Rennicks
Toulon
James McKinzie
Galesburg
Chas Dickerson
Citizens Party
B. F. Thompson
C. K. Ladd
Kawanee
H. P. Hopkins
Cyrus Bocock
C Dickerson
C. of Prouty
H.C. Priebe
GG. Shaw
H. Devoe
J. W. Deisher
Stark Co, Record
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Relief in six hours from distressing kidney and bladder diseases as claimed by the advertisement. The remedy supposedly relieves pain in the back and kidneys for both men and women and stops water retention almost immediately. Sold at Dr Powell's drug store.
Public Spirited Lacon Man Donates 10000 for New School
J. S. Thompson of Lacon, a long time resident and wealthy county figure, donated 10000 for a new public school building. Born in poverty, he rose to success and supported many charities and churches, earning broad local thanks.
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Lacon
J. 8. Thompson
Illinois
John S. Thompson
Mainty
Lacan
Thompson
Plans for Elevators and Local Developments in Mag pola
Plans are underway for a large elevator at Mag pola ahead of the Fotuca, Marquette and Northern Ry Index. The Henry Republican edition grew to 12 pages after a recent collapse and new folder, plus a gasoline engine installation. Local church fire incident damaged altar cloth. no major harm, fire extinguished by attending ladies.
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Magpola
Fotuca
Marquette
Henry Republican
Rka Feliaton
Lacon
Bureau Junction
Chicago Hunt
Swan Lake Club
Elliston
Judge Shaw's Will Filed and Estate Details Revealed
The will of the late Judge Shaw, dated August 1, 1895, is filed in county court. Executor Nellie J. H. Shaw is named without bond. Estate valued at 75000 dollars with 34000 in personal property and 17000 in rent, directing bequests to wife, daughter Daisy, sister Mary E. Whitcomb, sister L Shaw Tesmer, Penelope Miles' heirs, brother George H. Shaw, and trusts for Daisy with conditions on marriage and inheritance.
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Judge Shaw
Frank Martin
J. Richmond
Nellie J. H. Shaw
Nellie
Lacon
Peoria
Daisy
Roberts Township
L. Shaw Tesmer
Penelope R. Miles
George H. Shaw
Dwight Village Board Aims to Curb Liquor Traffic
Local residents call for strict enforcement against liquor handling and shipping in Dwight. They urge swift legal action on all breakers, warning of jail and costs, as community leaders form an anti liquor coalition.
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Dwight
Pew Village Board
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Marshall County
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