Fragmentary 19th Century News Highlights and Data
The item surveys Queen Victoria’s limited Irish visit, a proposal to distribute twelve pence to Ireland’s inhabitants, and notes on proxy travel in England, rail passenger totals for the London and Northwestern Railway in six months to June 1886, plus Hudson River bridge ambitions. It also reports physicians warning American women on physical exercise and a US Supreme Court decision on watered stock for a Pacific National Bank of Boston.
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England
London and Northwestern Railway
Tex Supreme Court of the United
Pacific National Bank of Boston
Hose Capital
Wnk
Scheme to raise 10000 men and seize Mexican states
Editor Jutling remains restless and seeks notoriety. He allegedly plans to raise 10,000 men to seize Chihuahua Sonora and Durango and form a new republic. Authorities fear future trouble as Cutting's release could provoke worse acts.
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Jutling
Chihuahua
Sonora
Durango
Wealthy New York Lady Recovers in England Wire Consultation
A rich New York socialite fell gravely ill in England. Her sister distrusted local doctors and wired the family physician in America twice daily. A New York medical consult was held and the patient eventually recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
England
America
Nine new members joined Congregational church on Sunday
The column notes frigid weather and social items including snow on Saturday, local talent events such as Theda Clark Concert Company and the Lacon band, a pool of community notes, and several personal updates from residents like Mrs Susie Muir, the Pichereau salve anecdote, and local elections aftermath.
History laden rocker links to Lincoln era at Sparland
In Sparland a local rocking chair once kept at the Marshall House in Lacon is linked to famous figures including President Abraham Lincoln and Senators Stephen A. Douglas and Robert G Ingersoll. The chair is prized by Amias Martland who notes its storied past. The item is joined by town news of horse arrivals from England and a maritime accident near Montreal involving Lake Superior.
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Amias Martland
Marshall
Lacon
A. Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Clark Ingersoll
Robert G Ingersoll
Martland
James Hayter
John Hayden
John Pringle
England
Carter
Mr Moon
Wallace Hoaddy
Waa
Edward Re Adames
Lockerd of
Story on Judge Ong Involving Venona Declassified Files
The article discusses Judge Ong in connection with Venona era declassified documents. It analyzes implications for legal cases and public record, reflecting on how declassified intelligence affects judicial proceedings and political perceptions.
Community sorrow and unrest in Venona and surrounding areas
The piece mourns Guy Richey’s death and the young widow’s hardship, lauds sympathy from Venona friends, and notes a violent clash as youths attacked Officer Wise during a jail transport. It also comments on good weather aiding farmers, and mentions Patch Swift’s foundry work and Polly Cummings opening a dress shop with Ida Clark’s church event.
Town notes and local notices from Evans column
A rough Evans column records petitions for a post office, a judge’s rebuke to J J Dunne, and withdrawals from fire ordinance suits. It notes weddings, visits by Norman B Judd and Joe Stratton, a Dorsey election as president, and Chicago trip by W B Taylor. Also mentions Mary Walton Flanagan, Mrs Swartz illness, and the death of Guy N Richey in St Louis October 6.
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J. J. Dunne
Henry
McEachern & Weston
James McClanahan
Minoak
George
Norman B
Judd
Joe Stratton
Danson’s Mills
Neb
Evans
Sam Hamilton
Laura Cornell
J. N. Beem
Ottawa
Sam
City Hall
Samuel Dorsey
W. B. Taylor
Chicago
Beach
Vox Populi
Mary Walton
Flanagan
Dr Smith
William Swartz
Swartz
Guy N. Richey
Mr Richey
Eva
St. Louis
Local Notes From Peverty Hill Community
Election finished and all seem content. Mrs I Broaddus improving. Harman Williams ill with malaria. A select party at H C Halley’s last Friday. Claude Huber improving. Sidney Hailey plans sale next Thursday before moving to Kansas. School out next Friday for a month. Belle Evans and Mattie Evans report on district school. Dan Winters rents farm in Iroquois County and will move in spring. Correspondent suffers neuralgia. pleas e avoid printing mistakes.
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Peverty Hill
I. Broaddus
Harman Williams
H. C. Halley
Henry
Claude Huber
Sidney Hailey
Kannes
Mr Hailey
Belle Evans
Mattie Evan
Newburn
Dan Winters
Iroquois County
Anon
Unruly Jack Tackles Geo Sparling in Yard Incident
Geo Sparling and his boss were knocked down as the high spirited Jack caused trouble in the yard. A separate note mentions Old Mr Robinson near a Strout hill collision and a buggy upset leaving him bruised. O P Carroll visited Chicago. a chimney fire at M E church left the room cool last Sabbath.
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Geo Sparling
Jack
George
Mr Robinson
O. P. Carroll
Chicago
M. E
Local Notices From Fiat and Nearby Areas
Centuries and will not be the case in the future. Marvin Wheeler and Betsy Failing both of Fiat Fulton county are visiting relatives. The first snow storm of the season last Saturday. John Mullen who has been working the carpenter trade at Spring Valley has returned to Putnam. Let everybody remember the oyster and chowder supper at Henkin's Hall on Thanksgiving afternoon and evening. A number of farmers are done husking corn. We were favored with a fine rain last Tuesday greatly needed. Born to Mr and Mrs H M Duncan New 6th a son. Clell for such a young P M wy Charley Freeburg is building an addition to his residence. Rexcror CARD OF THANKS To all kind friends who aided me by kind deeds during the sickness of my wife I wish to return my sincere thanks James R VEACTI
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Susie. Muir
Congregational Church
Ladies Relief Corps
Lacon Corner
Ong
Theda Clark
Baptist Church
Homer Barney
McCulloch-of
Marshall
Lacon
Raab
Court House
A. Pichereau
Pichereau
Joe Ong
Joseph
Wil
Methodist Church
Buchanan
Home Journal
Shanghai
Hus
Marvin Wheeler
Betsy Failing
Fiat
Fulton County
John, Mullen
Spring Valley
Putnam
Henkin’s Hall
H. M. Duncan
Clell
Charley Freeburg
Rexcror
Doctor Nichols Returns Home From Ottumwa Visit
Dr J W Nichols left Ottumwa for a brief family visit and will return to Henry in a few weeks to continue his magnetic treatment. In the past two years he has worked to ease suffering and guide patients to health, and his practice earns renewed patronage and respect as he travels.
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J. W. Nichols
Ottumws
Lows
Henry
Scott's Emulsion and health items in local notices
Dr W S Hoy testifies to strong results of Scott's Emulsion in pulmonary troubles and debility, especially for children with rickets. Miss Maria Davis and Charley of Wyoming invest in land in Eastern Colorado, with Charley pre-empting a quarter and taking a free claim. Senator West lauds St Jacobs Oil for rheumatic and neuralgia care. Oyster supper at Presbyterian church draws local business leaders. Grigg's Glycerine Salve advertised as a safe cure for cuts burns and eruptions, 25 cents. Envelopes in stock for wholesale or retail printing needs.
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Scott
W. S. Hoy
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Maria Davis
Charley
Wyoming
Stark County
Colorado
Grigg
J. W. Niece
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Henry Republican
Domino
Victoria
Ireland
Mr. Labouchere
Hudson River
Pouchkeepsie
Society For the Prevention
London
Wisconsin
German War Office
Gombal
Eddie
Fred O. Vincent
Norman McLaughlin
Allison Garrett
Judson Williams
Harry McClanahan
Willie Frisby
Henry and
Fsat
Sparland
A. J. Athay
Mra Zimmerman
Jerry Cooper
Millard Bonham
Manitoba
Edwards
Toulon
William Ely
Be Gorge Enthorn House
Jerry Street
Joseph Placher
Catarangus County
N. Y
J. R. Jewel
Julius Adkinson
Ross Harris
Moreland
Braceville
Edward Adams
Frank A. Barr
Ida Clark
Mike Rogers
Hanna Wagon Works
G. E. Orge
Venona
Lacan Democrat
Guy Richey
Ight
Wise
Patch & Swift
Polly Cummings Haslj
Moulton
Miss Cummings
Armory Hall
The
Presbyterian Church
Ick
Joseph Schick
Wolgamot & CO
Main St
Peoria
Ill
Claude Warren
Fulton St
John Brosch
Old Henry
James R. Veacti
United States
Senate
West
Missouri
Price
Diataeas
H.R. van Eps
Peorla
lHnois
Cceucenseseres
DUC
A.C. Wh
A. C. Weis
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