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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1895
Page
4
The piece reflects on political criticism and reformers amid late 19th century U S politics. It questions Cleveland era strategies, summarizes congressional strife and education labor losses, jibes at editors and finance. References include Hill Hale Simpson Desha Breckinridge and mentions incubating a new national party around March 4, 1895.
The Lanark area notes the funeral of Samuel Ludwick held last Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. Geo Platt with Rev. Phillips and Rev. Richmond assisting. The community mourns a man regarded as a friend and neighbor, with Oak Hill cemetery the final resting place.
Local society notes report a Masonic banquet in Lanark with attendees including Shannon W. Cowen and family, and W H Barnes. Birth of a son Feb 21 to Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Atkins. Death of Mrs. Peter Sprinker prompts Catholic funeral. Evangelistic meetings at Bethel church continue with ministers En torf and Anangst. Epworth League bazar raises funds for church, with multiple booths and volunteers.
Richard Watson Healey and wife returned to Freeport after a Shannon visit. Mrs Healey's arm heals well. Fifer J Cleveland Hendershot of Chicago visited Shannon between trains. Epworth League bazar drew praise with six decorated booths led by Mrs Currie Osborn and others. The community mourns Mrs Peter Sprinker, mother of seven, buried at St Wendolin's. Local visits and W R C charity work noted. Gumption CUTE.
Mt Carroll High School highlights show a reception for Savanna and Lanark Juniors and Seniors with about sixty five attendees. Mentions lyceum attendance, teacher substitutions, Washington’s birthday observance, surprise parties, a Thursday talk by Prof. Hancock, class activities in geometry algebra Latin history chemistry and physiology, a forthcoming drama production Border Land, and several students listed for participation.
Tax notice informs Lima Township residents of book availability each Thursday at First National Bank Lanark Fridays at the bank in Shannon and Saturdays at a Brookville store. Levi Paut is named as collector.
A Junior voice rebuts seniors claiming unfair hardship by noting similar struggles under tougher conditions, cites courses and lack of apparatus, and asserts readiness to face seniors in any subject. The passage also covers calendar reforms, March as start, and calls to travel via Burlington Route with contact details. It includes health ad copy and local notices about Chamberlain remedies and Electric Licters along with a Des Moines druggist testimonial.
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