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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1895
Page
5
A humorous column recalling seasonal clothes shortages and jumping rope for children, with portraits of mothers trimming hats and men gossiping about Mt Carroll residents. The narrator, Nupa Veritas, dismisses some scandal and teases social norms with light satire.
The Schiller Theatre features Fred Lennox and Josie Sadler in Prince Pro Tem with a 50plus cast, lavish scenery, and comic songs that sparked strong demand as the run nears its end. Also noted, Marie Wainwright’s company returns for a brief Chicago engagement, and a reader testifies to Chamberlain's Pain Balm curing rheumatism.
Real estate transfers show multiple parcels changing hands in Elkhorn Grove Milledgeville and Savanna with sums from 1 to 2460 dollars. Notable entries include Master in Chancery to Conrad Roth in Lima and Sheriff Carroll Co. to Philip Miller for Chadwick lots. The list also includes several transfers in Wysox Shannon and Fair Haven and ends with a transportation note on dining and sleeping cars from Public Opinion.
An assortment of medicinal claims and services including Electric Bitters for kidney and liver troubles from Irving Illinois, Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs, Chamberlain’s Colic remedy for bilious attacks, Humphreys Specifics for kidney and bladder issues, and a steamer line resume between Milwaukee and Ludington. Also mentionsrag carpet work at Wolfley’s shop ahead of July 4.
Our Association reports paid off the first series at 54.00 per share totaling 22 000 cash and values the second series at 99.50 cash per share with 400 per share value. On March 1 we will pay 100 per share on this series with no further dues. Loans available by application to E C Dick Lanark Illinois after title review by our attorney.
The Wisconsin legislature backs a bill to treat indigent inebriates. a Bogardus style measure in Illinois is also urged. Officials claim 90 percent of alcoholic disease victims can be cured with medical and sanitary care, reducing pauper and insane costs and yielding future tax revenue. A Chicago Daily Mail editorial argues state aid is fiscally prudent.
J H Keltner treasurer reports receipts and expenditures for Freedom town in Carroll County from March 27 1894 to March 26 1895. Balances shown include on hand 150 15 and amounts received from A B Adams, Frank Melhatten, and G slick for dog tax. Expenditures list lumber, blacksmithing, hardware, road boss pay, labor, and percentage. Notary public W L Franck attested on April 15, 1895.
Franklin H. Frazey named executor of Noah Frazey deceased of Carroll County Illinois. He will present at the County Court Mt. Carroll May term first Monday in May for claims adjustment. Creditors must appear and debts should be paid promptly. Attorney E. Dick. Dated March 15, 1895.
Amos Y Olaf, executor, announces he will appear before Carroll County Court at Mount Carroll Illinois during the June term on the first Monday in June to settle debts and administer the estate of David Knee deceased of Carroll County Illinois. Dated April 15 1895.
Notice declares the partnership Howe and Stevens dissolved by mutual consent with Oscar Stevens retiring. O. B. Howe to settle all debts and claims, and all creditors asked to pay the undersigned. Dated Lanark Ill April 1 1895. An unrelated testimonial extols bifocal glasses by Tallman Optician and urges two pair for those needing vision aid. Also notes Needles oil and sewing machine parts supplied by J. D. Wolfiry.
The notice states that J D Woorley has given his son William his time and rights to earnings and contracts. It also describes a new Illinois game law requiring a county clerk issued license costing 1 valid Sept 1 to April 15, banning hunting on enclosed grounds without permission and making possession of game between Feb 1 and Oct 15 illegal, with shipping out of state forbidden.
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