County Fair Report Highlights Grand Exhibits and Notables
The Decatur Macon county fair drew thousands, showcasing Norman horses Louis Napoleon and Napoleon the Third, Champion Mowers, cattle, hogs, sheep, and a vast array of agricultural implements. Notables including Gov Palmer and Ex-Gov Ogleby attended, with prize awards to Lot Bullman and others, and plans noted for a Princeton railroad to the junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Napoleon
E. Dillon & Co
W. J. Edwarda
Clifton
Napoleon
J. J. Lagden & Co
Ottawa
Alan
Doracy
Eden Farm
Dimense
Deere & Co
Candee, Swan & Co
Molino
Weed Machine Company
Hoosie Falls
N.yaand
Sage
Champion
Johnston
Meinraed
Munny
Reap
Gov Palmer
Ogleaby
Trumbull
Local Supervisors meet. new members named and praise noted
The September session of the county supervisors is summarized with new appointees J H Jones Henry and W A Porkina Bennington. The board endorses the interest of the county, commending the deliberations though no major faults are found. The piece also covers the Peoria and Wenona Railroad plans and related Chicago corridor ambitions, citing charter action and projected routes via Lacon Wenona Ottawa and Aurora to Chicago, with progress on Wenona to Streater and Ottawa segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. di Whiting
Bureau
Peleg
Perley
Marshall
Waving
Tne Aeropulian
Eadfast
Bayne
Hoe
Stlesgacus
Lot Bé'the Wise
Tor Henry Bereoricin
Eny
Putnam County
Marder, Lusé & Co
Chicago
Northwest
J. H. Jones
Henry
TG A A Wis der
Breubon
W. A. Porkina
Bennington
Theo Nesslone
Tha
Peoria
Wenona
Pedra Democrat
People
PHS
Hitnots
Pedriz and Wenona Tallroad
Organza
Lacon
Wenons
Fox, River Vanlley Railroad Company
Washington Daphnetl
Uno
Ling
Wenong
Ottawa
Osago
Oswego
Chico
Burlegton
Quincy
Letamora
Aurora
Tub
YY Benes
George Scott
Harriet B. Scott
Davis
City of
County of Mar
Illinois
Recorder
Marehall County
Ds Aang Payavle
Thomas Ly Davis
Wéury
Robert Davis
Trustes
Marshall County 1869 Supervisors Proceedings at Lacon
The Marshall County Supervisors met in Lacon on September 14 15 1869 with a quorum. Chairs and committees were chosen, numerous bills and accounts referenced, land tax and land indicta discussed, bids for real estate, and county funds and pauper relief items approved or referred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusset Nereis Ty
Mast Tie County
Marshiall County
Lacon
JW Turd
Wm J Ramsey
Richland
WB Cook
Lacoby
J St Jones
Stenry
Mortion
Kingsley
Hurd
Finence—McCall
Myeta Ned Kinsey
Jones, Hatten
Feabender
Ronda
Bridges
Hatten
Sawyer
Eywen
Cook
Smith
Pertis
Mic- Gall
Perking
Committees On Claims
Allowal
Abont
John Myera
Roberts
W M Hattan
Belle Plain
W A Perkins
Bennington
J A McCall
Evans
Yeaterday
McCall
Sawyer and
Lourd
Jones and Curkus
Conk
Sarmon Andrews
Supegylor Ramsey
Old Iickland Township
Crow Areck
de E Blanchard
Sasesseeee Sone
TU Breinke
Eras
de A Wright
Ramuel Uolmog Vo
Cee
Totorte & Patrick
Jamyers
Jin Wood Tere
Richard Shaw
Sengeeterte Ee
Jsueeph Miller
Maxwell & Son
Senvese
Piper & Hall Oie
John Hatching & Co
L D Wilmot
Wens
TrOon
JG McMorrin
Everascot
Seeee
Kahn & Yotl
Zimmerman
Swift & Bro
Eta
Jacob Frank
TE Gapen& Co
Droge
Steinke
McKeon
Furnitura
Ceeseee
Wazoneapay
Committee On Equalization and Assessments
Richland Township
la Preairie
Richa
la Prairie
J Simpson
M Clarkson
Groteries
Everett
Baker & Exbert
Medical Services
Bari Family
Poor Farm
Jas Fosdick
Rve W
Ferguson
JM Mitchell
Tesmer
Nca
Geo Burt Jr
Worrall
John Burne
H. Tesmer
Overworth
Fasbender
Tor
Marriages and Names From Local Notices in Kendall and Peoria
Scattered marriage notices from Newark Kendall county and Peoria, listing couples such as Gordon with Nank, Dunbar with Barata, and Woodlift with Bodlift, plus other names and dates. Notices reference Rev. Mr Gordon, Rev A A Pravens, and Rev Cowden, with locations in Peoria, Wattotell, and the New Jerusalem temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Kendall County
Gordon
Peoria
Yman Horram
Hy BR
T Dimaway
Fan
Menry
MM. Dunbar
Shas Barat A. Puildy
Laron
A A. Pravens
Georor Wooatxann
Miss BA Beelyre
Wattotell
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Republican’ County
Yor
Ninian
Malaws
Tor County
Thomas A. McMorris
Harmon Andrews
Bekools
Sohn
L. Dd
Whiting
Perkey
James OG
Q. Bayne
Fulham County
Frewet
Yer County
William
H.williams
Clark
A. T. Purviance
Thomas Stanton
Echols
James & McCluno
Paise
IAAT
Rae Bire Onounne
Macon County Agricultural Society
Decatur
County Society
Curenra
the Morsies
J Tf. Plekeroll
Fale
Kinmypedga
Chester Whiten
Chinas
Magles
Setia
Cendeal Iron
Fuxsishet
Powello
Pisacre
Michigan
Hall of
Mechanical Arts
Tlinois Penitentiary
Moelng
Harmar
Manalal County
Geo. Motter, Jr
Sario A. Burr
Washington
Kate Mills
Clinton
Eva Tilton
Odin
Susan C. V Williamson
Babcock
Central Agency of Chicago
Decate
Decatur Jaon
Readeneca
Elze
Princeton
Princeeton
Helio
Buresu Junction
Princetoy
Tiifools State Hospital
Insane Clothing
John Kile
Ceffin
Heath
Ceress
A&jico Holgland
John Barnard
Pool & Jones
Thos Perry
Procerica
Mayer & Hall, Paoper
County Farm
Albert Barney
JA Whitaker
Mehany
Mby
James Weacott
Aliogs
Ewory
Parker de Taylor
Ellsworth
Culver, Page & Hoyne
Trench & Ghcat
Hastings & Chapman
Sherburn & Campbell
Thomas Quinn
Michael Cosgrove
Joseph Hacker
Court House
Neigelson & Sheilds
TA Walker
Cessseeeee Cnae
FA Whaker
Ces
Cesereccesesrese
Chestar Fulford
Pator Owen
Seers
IP Worrell
Ramool Miller
Jesue Whitaker
Parker & Taylor
Blanka
Ed Green
Seoee
TA McMorris
JN Fuller
Andrews
Woodford County
Marlinll County
John N Fuller
Marshall County
Ja WN Fuller
Rvincore
Sd Myers
Cuffman
A Norris
AE Stevenson
Garratt
College & Seminary
Serentees
Treaadiers
Prame—Nath“sailth
A-P Webber
Steuben
Garrett
Odell Saratoga
OjGillettira Torry
Ewhiledell Sr
SmitheEd Burson
L N Uischcock
Samuel Holmes
Hopewell
Conrad Held
Artley Miller
James Seyt
L Roberts
Uener Foster
Thomas Cowen
R If Willer
Nell Plan
T H Vaughn
J L Bail
Wallace
J D Barnes
Wm Maxwell
J B Bane
Peitit Juroms
David Shearer Sah
X Wilmot
Hiram Eckels
Jesse Sawyer
J Feaxel
R Broaddus
Geo Norton
Evang
John Judd
Thomas Wilson
S Bensington
P Harkness
M Callender
Bell Plain
R M Weaver
Otsim
Committee On Finance
Ani
PSO Bva R Co
OOG FV RR Co
Richtard
Well Plain
Jones
Iaw
Fashender
Perkins
Ramsey
Klogaley
Myers
Mattan
Crow Creek
Mycta
Sandy Creek
Robertstown
Silas Ramacy
Pra ‘Og
Board of Supervisors
Hichland Township
Craig Creek
Bord
Ft. S
Coun
Ty Farm
Pietheeggalyaniru
Fosbénder
Pike
Hatton
Loft-Bennington
Grant
Jacob
Eaid' Town
Thig Town
H Ferguson
Buffington
Sporr
Seyices
John Hoptina
Bréddduy
Aycea
Hattan
Bawyer
KcCull—t
McMonnis, Co
Bureau Junction
J. Whingkins
Hopkins
J. W. Bailey
D. McDonald
George Burt Jr
John J. Cassell
Woodford
John Sweeny
Putnam
Legislative District
Bureau County
J. W. Baaley
J. W. Harris
KR. B. Frary
J. Bonadiet
G. E Dorr
A. Anderson
Wm. M Whipple
Itaff McClintock
J Colby
D Campbell
Chas. Baldwin
B. McDonald
John Swane
Thomas Ellis
Burenw
Lorenzo D. Whiting
Peleg S. Perley
James G Mayne
McDonald
Charlies Baldwin
Bureauf
Joseph Lord William Eddy
Menora Whiting
Percy
Canton
Rock Island On
Regulator
Rehools
Tnompfon
Texas
Tavanser
Green
Timothy
Pate Berson
Nictien
Brown
Ming
Honay
FURS
D. Swarzmann
New York
Ee Cali Ong Sen
Main Street
Meare
E. H. Hutchins
Martin & Gregory
John Martin
Ava
John, Martin
H. Fox
Roem
Edwards Street
Heary
Burt
News Depot
Postoffica
Whelesale and Retail Dealers
Ileading Hatters & Furriers
Gents
Dre&s
Main Atrest
Peo. Aia. TH
McNeal
Ted
la Well Catabiivhed Life Insurance Company
Mareball
Patoam
Baker
O M. Baker
GM Anles Nock
Meory
Western Avenue
Yenry
Hav
Werkmaniike Marten
Andrew Smarts
Oge
Maix
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