Local social news and court notes from Lanark
Geo Schoen was in Chicago Monday. Miss Vandelinder of Beloit visited over Sunday with Miss Kate Lowman. J M Cross went to Chicago Monday and returned. Arthur Snow went to Rockford to work as a moulder. Rumor of an upcoming marriage of Lulu Israel of Chicago. J J Wood of Sterling seeks Lanark residence then plans to move back. Lanark vs. C M St P Ry Co crossing case: guilty plea, $10 fine. Judge Shaw says last week’s Mrs Cole maintenance item was incorrect. Samuel Swartz and daughter visited from Harlan Ia. C L S 5 will meet with a program. Pension examiner J F Allison visited to discuss a comrade. E Clayton Grossman buys out a Lanark hardware store, moving to Shannon. Rev J B Wright to preach at the Christian church. potential pastor there. Judge Shaw reports appellate court confirmed Dougherty vs Lanark. awaits Supreme Court review. Mayor says decisions await full text of decision.
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Vandelinder
Beloit
Wis
Kate Lowman
J. M. Cross
Chicago
J. B. Wright
Russelville
Ark
Christian Church
Shaw
Gazette
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
Dougherty
City of
Lanark
Supreme Court
Ranc in Rockford graves sparks inquiry amid political chatter
The item notes Graves were robbed in Rockford, prompting an investigation. It cites political shifts and predictions about party majorities, plus social anecdotes and advertisements for health remedies and poultry tonics. The jumble reflects a late 19th century newspaper column blending crime, politics, and ads.
Farmers Institute to Meet at Mt Carroll in December
The Carroll County Farmers plan their Second Annual Meeting at Mt Carroll on December 21 and 22. A strong program highlights country roads talks by Prof. G J Morrow and lectures on American Agriculture with discussions led by local officials and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Mt. Carroll
G. J. Morrow
College of Agriculture
Champaign
Morrow
F. P. Kenyon
Thomson
York Township
Leo Phillips
Mr. Carroll
A. H. Hawk
Chadwick
Geo. L. Melendy
Mackay
Jacob Grossman
Lanark
C. Lamp
Herman Beede
G. E. Morrow
Ensilage
Jos. Bell
Nat. Homedew
Brat Pianos and Patent Medicines Ad
Local advertises Brat Pianos and a range of patent medicines sold by City Drug Store. Claims quick relief for coughs with One Minute Cough Cure and promotes Sexatrop toothpaste for whitening teeth. Includes notes on product efficacy and affordability for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begg
City
Cholera scare hits Democratic candidate Burnett
In Clearbrook TC Burnett the democratic sheriff candidate fell violently ill with cholera like symptoms. A dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy revived him until a physician arrived. The item notes medicine usage and urges seeing a doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TC. Burnett
Clearbrook
Chamberlain
Puterbaugh
Lincoln Farewell Sparks Northward Homestead Appeal
Abraham Lincoln urged neighbors to help the young seek opportunity in the Northwest. The Northeastern plains along the Northern Pacific Railroad promise prairie lands stock ranges and fruit country from Minnesota to Washington. The ad touts luxurious trains with Palace Sleeping cars and Pullman coaches, inviting readers to write Cuas S Per. G.P. & TLA in St. Paul for guidance.
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Springfield
Ill
United States
Northwest
Lincoln
Pacific
R. R
Minnesota
Red River Valley
North Dakota
Montana
Washington
Northern Pacific Railroad
Cascade Mountains
Pend d’ Oreille
Coeur d’ Alene
Clark's Fork
Columbia River
Yellowstone Park
Pullman
Baldwin
Cuas
G.P.& Tla
St. Paul, Minn
Cures and cures as seen in a lively catalog style
An 1880s retail style page promoting De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion and Beggs Blood Purifier with Blood Maker for skin and blood cleansing plus Bucklen’s Amica Salve and English Spavin Liniment for horses. Advertises local druggists J H Allemong Lanark IL and City Drug Store Bucklen line with testimonials about relief from headaches and burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Rogers
Bay City
Mich
de Witt
Puterbaugh
J. H. Allemong
Lanark
Downings Cough Elixir Promises Cures for Lung Ailments
The advertisement claims thousands cured by Downings Cough Elixir after family doctors gave up. It calls it the leading cough medicine of the 19th century and offers a refund if it fails to cure. Sold by Puterbaugh the Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Baldridge
Millersville
Chamberlain
Puterbaugh
Downings
Beatty's Pianos and Organs Dominates Local Trade
Hon Daniel F Beatty of Washington New Jersey emerges as a self made pioneer in piano and organ sales. Since 1870 he has sold nearly 100000 Beatty instruments and aims to reach 200000 more in ten years. The venture already stands as the largest of its kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatty
Daniel F. Beatty
Washington, N. J
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Geo. Schoen
Arthur Snow
Rockford
Lulu Israel
Mr. B. Israel
J.J. Wood
Sterling
City of Lanark
Rose
Hon
G. L. Hoffman
Samuel Swartz
Harlan, Ia
J. W. Cotta
The
Northern Illinois Horticultural Society
Ottawa
Illinois
E. E. Dubbel
E.C. Dick
Mr.Dubbel
Mr. Dick
Ed Seyfarth
H. 5. Puterbaugh
Themistocles
Althea Noble
Callias
May Leland
U.S
Peter Harigan
J. F. Allison
Dubuque
Ben Gaff
Mr. Gaff
E. Clayton Grossman
Shannon
Messrs Cowen & Lenker
Democratic Party
Medical College
Pike County
Harrison
Cleveland
Morrison
Fulton Journal
Warren Perry
Elizabeth
Sioux Falls
Beers
Castoria
Harry Strickler
Greencastle
Pennsylvania
Bixler
W. W. Whitmore
Farmers' Institute
N. H. Melendy
Vena Mackay
G. E E. Morrow
University of UL
J.L. Slick
John Hay
Amos Wolf
Tobias Shiley
Robi. Jack
Peter Schriner
H. B. McCracken
Wilson's
Leggins
Mittens
Zephyr
Bepr
Brat Pianos
Legge
Putertaugh
Christ
Burlington
W.j.c.kenyon
St. Paul. Minn
Abraham Lincoln
Pianos
Dan’. F. Beatty
Washington, New Jersey
David Moore
Jane Moone
C. W. MrppKrkavrr
Orange Blossoma
Yarmouthport
Mass
Woolford
J. H. Allemony
Paterbaugh
Bucklen
Amica
H. Hallett & CO
Portland
Shepp
Mammoth
Lyons N
Magnifix
Ad. Gli Bible Pub
Chestnut St
Phila
Dearborn St
Milwaukee
J. T. Eckman
D. Miller’s Elevator
Carroll Street
A. Anerten
Oxford St
Brooklyn
CanLos Martyn
D. D
New York City
Bowry F. Parnes
125Th Street
7Th Ave
Certavn Company
Murray Starner
New Yorn Crry
Lai
H. S. Puterbaugh
Mata PI
J. A. McGill & Co
Panorama Place
Abstract Office
Carroll County Bank
Lewis Chrisman
Bosse
VM. Strichlef
Lan Are
T. A. Cotta
Nursery
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