The Heposition Opening in Burnt District Rail Line
A reporter tours the rebuilt Burnt District reveals rapid brick construction along streets, with two to three story buildings rising quickly. The Chicago and St Louis Railroad head James Charlton discusses an Alton Guide pamphlet and traveler interests. Congressmen and local figures note campaign activity, harvest-market oddities, drought and locust damage across Nebraska and Beatrice. Wheat and corn prices fluctuate, with many farmers facing hardship and relocation, yet the Nebraska landscape remains promising to some.
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Chicago
Chicago & St. Louis Railroad
James Charlton
St. Louie
Jacksonville
Kansas
Kansas City
Colorado
Washington
Marshall County
Chi
Republican State Central Committee
Palmer House
Dan Shepard
Commonwealth
Hawley
Tom Henderson
Furner Bayne
Bayne
Baynes
Observations of the Country from a Carriage Ride
A reader describes western fields from Stark County Illinois through southern Iowa. Crops vary from good corn and potatoes to poor small grain, with oats near 130 bushels, wheat around 15 per acre. Cattle quality is praised, pasture is strong, yet winter feed is scarce in parts, and wild land remains in Ringgold County.
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Mt. Ayr
Missouri
Nebraska City
Nebraska
Town
Hinds
Togeth Crhll
Beatrice
Lincoln
Henry Republican
Stark County
Minois
Brississippi
Iowa
Marshall County
Ringold
Faris
Marshall
Real Estate Transfers Near Lacon and Wenona Area
Transfers filed in the recorder's office through Sept 5 list numerous lot deeds and fractional holdings in Lacon Wenona Saratoga and nearby townships. Names include Ata Lake George W Battles James Brasfield Henry Garnes William Jury Thomas Jury and many others with references to Covell's Addition outlet 17 Richland and Saratoga subdivisions. A separate local notice notes employment changes at several merchants and a large family reunion at Clear Creek near Fort Harker Kansas along with road improvements and a sale promotion at OC W Everett's.
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Recorder’s
W. M. Hatton
Lacon
Ata Lake
Covell
Henry, Co
R Bourdette
Wifard
Wm. Kuss
Baratogs
James
Brasfeld
Simeon Wunder
Whitefield
Henry T. Garnes
Williiam
Richland
John Ryan
Willian Jumy
R ‘ Omas
William Jury
Walter W Hell
John Brown
Ign
Dellain
James Troyt
Jennis A. Sunderland
Varna
Anna Enoch
James M. Holton
Wenona
William Montross
Thomas Mohan
Woyt’sa
Menry
John A. Taylor
Isaac A Taylor
Ball Fain
Dennis Haggerty
David Muir
Bell Plain
Margaret Waggerty
Jacob Gack
Gabriel Kirchgosaner
Henry
Boston
Benjamin B. Crane
Augusta
Augustus Vogelsang
T W. Niece
Sammy Hanna
O. W. Newell
Annawan
al. Veeder
Charley Fogle
G. B. Kabler
James Stubble
Robbie Disosway
Jos. Schick
Ephraim Vogelsang
W. W. Heath
Andrew
Moodey
Col. Mateer
C. A. e-Co
Adam Peterman
Fisk
Charley Remington
St. Louis
Robert Faris
Henry Faris
Clear Creek
Fort Harker
Kansas
William Henry Harrison
Emizi
Margaret
Elizabeth Holler
Mary Cunningham
Winfield
Nancy Ann Emerson
Ohio
J. Sternberg
Livingston Roberts
OC. & W. Everett's
Letters at Henry Post Office Week Ending September 9
List of letters remaining at the Henry post office includes G Dites, WH Nixson, Mies, M V, J A WaABnny, P ML, and others. No full names or locations clearly identifiable. item reflects standard rural mail notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowley G Dites
Nixson Mies M
J. A. Waabnny
P. ML
Abingdon College
Abingdon
Ill
A. J. Thomson
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Anderson SL Brant
Kate Crittenden
Alex
Wall’s
Snachwine Township
James Medearies
Snachwine
Ewing Machine
C. M. Topping
Hienkens& Kronur’ S
Poo} & Jones
L. & E. Jenkins
Measra, Hull & Piise
Olask
Marsistall
John Barnard
Fosbenner
Hewry, AlNnola
Ed. Stephens
Mantau-Wakter
Kleinienz & Kmbenz
DRY Gooda
Armenuts
Weary
Fast Park Row
Meat Market
William Schneider
East Park
Aios
TE Bnet
Patromige
Giretinacall
Hoary
Sissouri
A. & J. C. Hoagland
Ken City
Jos. Kapramn
Annwals
Henry, Ak
Jobsepl Kapram
R.E. Hills Sells
Henry, Sens
William F. Sivers
William FP. Livers
Newry
Isaac P. Busu
Tt's
Geo Finnihalen
Asia
Ite
Third Street
George Schafer
Edwards Street
Henry, Ill
Alaska
Heary, Ilinois
Geo. Bohafer
GET the Best
LI Elies & Co’s
LaSalle Lager
George Ball
Anton Graeser
W. Everett
Booksellers
Farmers Grocery
H. J. Grawburg
Queensware
Ui. J. Grawburg
Btere
James C. Law
Aaa
Custom Department
Peterson
Kentucky
B. Yager
Til
Wells
Qury In
Marshall Co. Ltd
George Ingth
Nates V
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