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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1895
Page
4
A patrol of political opinion covers Grover Cleveland, New York politics, and Latin American issues. The piece critiques tariff and party maneuvers, discusses England Venezuela tensions, Arkansas politics, and the Monroe doctrine. It also notes Nathan Straus's indictment and ties to Macy's and Cleveland.
A rural update notes slow soil work this season while farmers continue sowing. Fred Mitchell runs a thriving store in Keltner. Elder Hudler delivers a large sermon at Slick school house. Pearl City masons finish E Carter’s house foundation. Galloway hide sent to Chicago for tanning. loss reported by express company. settlement offer declined. Mrs. John Miller travels to Peoria after death of her grandson Harvey Chown.
Mt Carroll letters rail against a legislative bill to fund treatment for drunkards, urging restraint on saloon policy. The piece notes local church events for Easter, community funerals for Mrs. Nancy Gilisher, and updates on Mayor Wherritt and residents like John Gilbert and JEREMIAH.
Milledgeville reflects spring charm with Easter services, programs, and social events. Residents attend church, celebrate with decorations, and enjoy community gatherings. notable visits include Miss Edith Phillips and Miss Lena Morrow leading services. election day looms with mayoral race signals.
The Mobile and Ohio Railroad introduces double daily fast trains between St. Louis and the South making it the quickest start to Memphis New Orleans Mobile Birmingham and Florida winter tourist points. Trains feature Pullman Palace Buffet Drawing Room Sleepers and comfortable day coaches.
Juniors reshuffle seats with front-row favor as others show behavior. Miss Hood returns after grippe. teachers fill in. Zoology artists prize potential. chemistry creates carbon monoxide gas with safety noted. Mice amuse class. party planned for Mt Carroll. Baseball score 18 12 favors later. Public notice mentions Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
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