Rainy Friday boosts farmers as village notes unfold
A recital of village happenings reports a rainfall that lifts farmer spirits last Friday night. Local visitors include 8S A Frey of Freeport and AH Hawk of Lanark. Will Barber hosts a well attended gathering while Cyrus Ditzler welcomes a newborn at home. The text also advertises Royal Ruby Port, touting its purity and strength for invalids and the aged, sold by Wm. Hogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey
Freeport
John Patton
Smith Giddings
Wm. Miller
Kent
Will Barber
DL Lohman
Lanark
AH Hawk
EE Dubbel
Francis Kern
Willow
Cyrus Ditzler
J J Krouse
Pearl City
Champion Harvester Company
Wm. Hogan
Cherry Grove News Roundup and Local Skim
SR Young is remodeling his house and Porter Shidler plans a future fish route. Farmers may soon be in fields pending weather. Wilber Puterbaugh to work for Henry Martin this summer. Milk route sold by J Fox to David Moll. Roy Butterbaugh to attend business courses in Knoxville next September. Dan Shook trims apple trees well. Jacob Zuck ill with Dr J Smith as his physician. Georgetown preaching drew large crowds. Honard Mullin to work for Tom Holmes. Harry Whitmer buys a road wagon. Cherry Grove church ends Bible meeting with Rest topic. Nick Puterbaugh farm rented by Georgetown party. Leap year party at Major Root's in Lanark. Election supports urged for Jacob Strnffer, Charles Whitmer, Joel Sweitzer. George Sword reports first wild duck of spring. Collin Puterbaugh sowed oats. Harry Rowland had a minor accident cleaning a horse. Tie combed the horse with a single tree. SCHUWARTSBURGSHAUNDERHAUSEN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Waite Allison
Waite
Thomas Rhodes
J. M. Adair
Baptist Church
Lutheran
Young Ladies Guild of the Baptist Church
P. O
Martin McKiel
Bratner
Chicago
Campbell
East Carroll
Porter Shidler
Wilber Puterbaugh
Henry Martin
Shannon
Cherry Grove
J Fox
David Moll
Roy Butterbaugh
Knoxville
Tennessee
Dan Shook
Jacob Zuck
J . Smith
Georgetown
Honard Mullin
Tom Holmes
Harry Whitmer
OLD Locks
Nick Puterbaugh
Major Root
Jacob Strnffer
Charles Whitmer
Joel Sweitzer
Cash buying urged as way to avoid debt in Spring Valley notes
The column urges cash purchases to avoid debt, cites credit problems for farmers, and promotes borrowing from neighbors to pay cash. It also includes local notes on church services, a shingling bee, property rentals, and upcoming Republican caucus details for Carroll county Illinois in April 1896.
Ancient Olympic Races and Modern Echoes Explored
Century magazine essay by Allan Marquand traces ancient Greek sport from the dromos to the dolichos and hoplitodromos, noting endurance feats and the Hera festival for girls. It contrasts these with Elis instituted boys races and modern six days of running and walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Marquand
Athens
Marquand
Phidippides
Sparta
Greece
Elis
Hera
Pausanias
Olympia
Pancratium
Theseus
Pindar
Epharmostus
Berry Says Cleveland Will Not Run For President
Congressman A. B. Berry of Kentucky, part of a Boston harbor inspection group, states Cleveland will not be a presidential candidate. A World quote notes a prior draft announcement was held back at the national committee’s request. A Nebrask a Methodist church seeks $600 debt via land donation and seed wheat pledges from members to fund next year’s church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
A. 8. Berry
Kentucky
Boston Harbor
Cleveland
National Committee
New York World
Methodist
Winside, Neb
William Hatheral
Brethren
Voluntary Observers Record From Lanark Week Ending March 29 1896
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau weekly meteorological record for Lanark station. Data include daily temperatures precipitation and notable readings compiled by M N Wertz Voluntary Observer. Observations cover March 25 to 29 with figures for highs lows and rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Ao Pos Rg
Ag Ge
M.N. Wertz
Excursion and Meeting Rates Advertised for National Groups
Travel rates listed for the National Encampment in St Paul Minnesota and for Baptist Young People's Union in Milwaukee with round trip and regular fares. Annual meetings of the National Educational Association in Buffalo and other events are noted with specified travel terms. Also promotes Beggs Hair Renewer and One Minute Cough Cure with brief endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul
Minn
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Milwaukee
National Educational Association
Buffalo
M. M. Otty
Night Train Added on Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City Line
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway adds a night service in both directions on the Kansas City division along with the day train. southbound arrival in Kansas City ensures connections with morning departures. Through sleeping cars operate Savanna Cedar Rapids Kansas City with free reclining chair cars and coaches. Meals served on board and information available from agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Kansas City
Chicago
Savanna
Cedar Rapids
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Castoria and Purifier Remedies Advertised with Endorsements
An early 20th century advertisement touts Castoria for infants and children translating to cures for blotches pimples and various humors. It promotes Beggs Blood Purifier and Blood Maker and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for digestion headaches liver issues and constipation. Endorsed by druggists Joseph L Bidlick and Josh Bidlack with guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Bidlick
DeWitt
Wa, Hogan
Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
FATAL LETTER TIED TO RAILROAD WRECKS AND FORGED ID
A Wellsburg W Va wreck killed a tramp with a pocket letter claiming James Ray from Indianapolis. Police found no James Ray missing, then learned the letter belonged to a man using Ray as an alias after switching jobs during a railroad strike. The letter was stolen from a dead switchman in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsburg
W. Va
James Ray
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Ray
Cincinnati
Journal
Ocean Telephone Invention Claims by Telegraph Operator
C D Vaughn of the Western Union Telegraph station in New York reports near completion of an ocean telephony invention. He says he distinctly heard a ticking watch 1500 miles away via a wire and promises an improved induction coil and transmitter to use 40 or 50 volts and 5 to 40 cells, enabling longer transmissions. He plans to seek Western Union permission to test over their wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Vaughn
Western Union Telegraph Company
West Fifty-fifth Street
New York
Mr. Vaughn
Vaughn
Western Union Company
New York World
Cost of Cuban War Estimated At 184 Million In One Year
Autonomist La Union of Gaines Havana itemizes war costs including 84 million in expenses 8 million sugar cane losses 40 000 horses seized 60 000 cattle taken 8 million railroads destroyed 2 million stores sacked 5 million estates destroyed and 10 million in capitalist losses total 184 million. Five years of peace would be needed to recover one year of losses. The Times Herald cites the piece.
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la Union
Gaines
Havana
Cuba
Eaebic
Proprio Ra
Adda la Union
Southward rail excursions lure land seekers to the South
The Mobile and Ohio Railroad announces special land and home seekers excursions to Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama on April 7 and May 7. Tickets are one fare round trip with a 60 day validity, with stopovers on payment of extra, leaving St. Louis Union Station both mornings and evenings. Alabama Land Development Company and agents in Chicago Detroit Des Moines and other cities provide details. Also advertised is a medicine Blood Murifier by Joseph L Bichnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Kentucky
Tennessee
Minsissippi
Alabama
Munloth
St. Louis Union Station
Alabama Land Development Company
Henry Fonde
Mobile
Ala
Mobile & Ohio Road
W. —. Rowland
West Fortst
Detroit
Micha
MF. L. Harris
Vass
Listh St
Cairo
Posey Gen
Alu
Annual Town Meeting Notice in Carroll County Illinois
Voters of the Carroll County town are informed the Annual Town Meeting will be held at A Brookes shoe shop Election District No 1 and Yeagers west corner floor Election District No 2 in Rock Creek on Tuesday April 7 to elect a Supervisor Town Clerk Assessor Collector Highway Commissioner Trustee of Schools and Pound Masters and to decide miscellaneous town business. The day includes a posted morning session and a general session from two to five in the afternoon with the town clerk Joseph Wiltsey presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Took Creek
Carroll
Bate
Iinois
A. Brooke
Yeager
West Corri Foor
Kchools
Potts
Rockcreak
Joseph Wiltsey
Financial Statement of Rock Creek Town Illinois 1896
Town of Rock Creek Carroll County Illinois presents a financial statement dated March 31 1896 detailing receipts from B K Meyers county collector and town tax, totaling 1422 75. It lists payments to town officials including supervisor clerk highway workers and election staff with amounts and purposes, ending with a balance of 1423 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek
Carroll
Illinois
A. D
B. K. Meyers
Bess
Jesu
Wocveiot
Lanark
B. K. Mrvena
Financial statement of public funds in Rock Creek town
John S. Dresbach submits a sworn financial statement for Rock Creek town Carroll County detailing beginning funds, receipts from various sources, and expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 14. The document lists road and bridge taxes, labor costs, materials, and overseer wages, with a recap of funds on hand and total expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tllingts
Carroll
Rock Creek
John Ss. Drewbach
Dresbach Belog
John
Direliachs
Jacobs
Justice of the Peace
Lra Deuel
Three Idaho Washington Districts Reach by Northern Pacific
Zenperce Potlatch Palouse are adjoining Idaho and Washington farming regions linked by the Northern Pacific Railroad. Wa louse grain production is famed. Potlatch borders it. Nea Perce lands were opened for settlement at favorable terms. Write Donas S. Pen for folder and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Washington
Northern Pacific
Pacific Coast
Red River Valley
Minnesota
North Dakota
Nea Perce
Donas S. Pen
Northern Vacille Railroad
St. Paul
Mion
Congressional Convention for Illinois Ninth District
The Republicans of Illinois ninth district will hold a convention in Freeport on Monday April 10 1806 at 1 PM to nominate a candidate for representative in Congress a candidate for state Board of Equalization a presidential elector for the district and two delegates and two alternates to the Republican National Convention. Representation is one delegate per 100 votes for presidential electors in 1804 and one per fraction of 150 or more. counties listed include Boone Jo Daviess Stephenson Winnebago and others with delegate counts. Also contains ads for Beggs German Salve and One Minute Cough Care with local vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Vreeport
Congress
State Board of Equation
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MT. Carroll
Grove
Elder Livengood
Franklin County
George W. Grove
Carroll County
John 8. Grove
Dunkard
Capt. Becker
Oak Hill Cemetery
Grace Whorer
Christ
Jeremiah
Loran
Adulterated Wine
SR Young
Cherry Grove Dankard Church
George Sword
Collin Puterbaugh
Harry Rowland
Harry
Tie
Schuwartsburgshaunderhausen
Spring Valley
Emma Sturtevant
Dave Sturtevant
McLean
Frank Frazier
Marcus
Iowa
Court House
Ill
Springfield
Balomi
York
Fairhaven
Woodland
Elkhorn Grove
W. H. Barnes
H. Harvess
Hogan
F M Martin
Long Beach
West Va
Tno
Chamberlain's
Wm Hogan
City Drug Store
Wm Hovan
Poitcher
U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Pitcher’s Castoria
Joseph Bidlack
M. Tho An
Giroffs
B. E. Tens
Raby
Miss
Josh Bidlack
Ocean
England
Sudan
Chicago Times- Herald
Joseph L Bichnel
Financial Statement
Doneph Wilisey
Dom Lamoreux
Lenny John Dreaback
Frank Weber
J.T. Jacobs
Reim Brown
Zack
Rowland
Frank Hodge
Fred E. Horner
Bray
EJ. Barkley
Puiaeientus Gan Vassidr Fl
J. Lampe
KJ Barkley
Jobo Lamoreux
Devel
Highwaya O.co
Joho Dresbach
Eau
Henry Seng
Hensoner
Willis
Crinkian & Siiuekur
Wm Koss
Wilbur Lumber Co
Silfer
Rock
Fred Myess
Ryans
Wales
Alls
Hess
Wails
Silifer
George Peters
Wales & Schmucker
Wilbur Lamber Co
Hamber J Plautt
DA Galpin
Joly
Baha
Keeney
Wilboe Lamber Co
LoWills
Henry Toliberger
EO Glossman
Peters
Lehty
John Black
Henry Diehl
Win Hing
Jule FE Band
Johns Liespuch
Wigslow
Ira Dewel
Mekka Medical Association
Zenperce, Potlatch, Palouse
Joseph Leidluck
Ering
Wallagan
Boone County
Jo Daviess
GGG
Ciniai
Oples
Stephenson
Winnebago
A. Tk Motina
Ogle
Straven
Santonn
Lee
Pos
Wintsas
Boone
Path
Baus
J. Li
Suen
Winnetage
Congressional Committee
Isa
Joseph L Bidlack
G. C
Lowell
Maes
A. Ancien
Oxford St
Brooklyn
J. F. Rixciman
Conway
Ark
Alean C. Satrrn
Pres
J.A. Young
Lanark, Ill
Depot
Indiana Bicycle CO
Ind
C. H. Sword
Inter Ocean
MAIL
Times
West
Gazette and
Star Accident Company
Cady
Joseph L Hidlack
Joseph Lo Bileek
Agency For
Thin Wonderful Medicine
Rocky Mountain
Jos. L. Binhack
Lord Bacon
Burlington
W. J. C Kenyon
Minneapolis
St Looe
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