Princeton Tribune Sued Over Damages and Local Politics
The Princeton Tribune faces a $5000 claim by Mrs. Rhodes of Providence over alleged injury to feelings. The piece also discusses Henry County politics with Edward L. Wells of Ogle as a potential State Superintendent candidate, canal toll reductions, temperance conventions, and a heated city council debate on licensing. The article reflects local figures Baldwin Elmér and Gove, plus commentary on party temperament and election prospects.
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Princeton. Tribune
Rhodes
Providence
Elmér Baldwin
LaSalle
Aeron Gove
BicLean
Wells
Ogle
Bloomington
Springfield
Sanders
Trenaurer
Baldwin
Brothers Haggard
DeMerritt
Board Grants Licenses Despite Violations
A town board defied petitions and knowledge that saloon keepers routinely sold to drunks and minors. Despite past violations and questionable deals, the board reissued licenses on the same terms for the current year, prompting concerns that officials are validating chronic lawbreaking through continued trade.
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Honorable Board
List of Jurymen for June Term Grand Jurors
A historical list of jurors for the June term of circuit court is presented with many names and initials, including LaPrairie Myer, Bell, Duncan, Gallup, McDonough, Hosle, Green, Lehman, and numerous others from towns like Saratoga, Whitefield, Roberta, Bennington, and Tacon, followed by a correction and a fire incident note involving Mr and Mrs Hosic at Whitefield.
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Elrcuit Court
LaPrairie
John Myer
Bell
Bwuber—Wit
J. Duncan
Wo. A. Gallup
Saratoga
James A. Iavid McDonough
Whitefield
John W. Hosle
Green
Ileary
A. M. Pool
U. L. Lehman
Nopewell
Jeremiah Feazel
Roberta
Joshua J. Myers
James Weaver
Evans—Johnson Brown
John O'Brien
Bennington
J.m.callendar
Nathaniel Patton
Delle Plata
Mester
R. M. Weaver
Tacon
Ira Norris
A. N. Ford
FRA
JURY
aPrairie
Robert Currie
Richard Davidson
L Hopewell
Jobn ,Eld
Hamuel BI
Glean
Phi
James W. Losic
Hosic
Danley Road
Henry
Nooe
Mereatiieg
Hoste
Willott Anti-Periodic Fever and Ague Tonic Sold Here
An old advertisement touts Willott’s Anti-Periodic Fever and Ague Tonic claiming it cures chills fever hepatitus and splenitis of acute origin. It promises rapid relief with small doses and offers a $500 reward for anyone who was not cured when taken faithfully.
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Willott
Married pairs in Woodford and Iroquois counties
In Woodford County at Tacon on May 10 Maxwell J P officiated wedding of Daniel R Wilson and Mis Analya Ramael of Woodforde county in LaPrairie township. In Iroquois County at Loda on May 29 Rev B Edmalston united Scapilen B Weaver and Bae Ram Tr daughter of Joseph Wolmes. The Holmes residence wedding drew a large crowd with many fine presents. The Rerentroan offers hearty congratulations and best wishes for lasting happiness.
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Tacon
Win
Maxwell
J. P
Daniel R Wilson
Mise Analya Ramael
Woodforde
in-LaPrairie Townshia
Bells
Edwin
Loda
Iroquois County
B. Edmalston
Scapilen B
Weaver
Baeram TR
Joseph Wolmes
Henry
Holmes
Died in the city May 24 ef Mary Baker aged 3 months
Obituary notice records the deaths of several individuals including Mary Baker eldest child of J Finley and Olive L Baker who died at a few months old in May in the county. Also notes the deaths of Sara wife of Gearnd Héliom and Mrs Wm Fountain, and Robyn Phillipson, both aged about 45 and a 3 year old child Par Par in Magnolia township. The text is a fragmentary obituary list.
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Mary-B
J. Finley
Olive L. Baker
Ta Mile
Bureau County
Sara
Gearnd
Héliom
Sfater
Fountain
Jaeper County
Iowa
Os Dropey
Robrnyt Philson
Magnolia
Southam
Ind
Sonef Fabian
Julia Halblide
Egatle
Magoolia Township
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Patente Wary Apples
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Henry & Peoria Daily Packet
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Humboldt Washing Machine
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Commissioners of Highways
Stowe
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A.A. Green
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Blackemits
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Third Street
W. Rverftt
Becker “Peiuen
Edwards Street
Vincent Becker
George Schafer
Edwards Street, Henry, Ill
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