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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1892
Page
1
A long list of local notices covers auctions and terms from A. H. Haweh and E. Slifer to J. J. Risley, with many residents visiting, illness cases, sleighing joys, and upcoming lectures. Reports include bridge bids, library book exchanges, street lamps, taxes, and shifting railroad water supply plans.
A vintage style note wishes a Happy New Year and advises looking over all items. It mentions an event on May 1st and references stock used without reserve. The tone is formal, personal, and reflective, with emphasis on caution and forthcoming dates.
The Gazette reports the editor and his parents, Mr and Mrs John Laird, have been gravely ill for two weeks. The elder Mr Laird’s death is momentarily expected. Mrs Laird shows some improvement. Amelia Laird is convalescent while the editor and his brother remain bedbound. Neighbors and friends provide aid amid the severity of la grippe and continual worry. J M Laird of Superior Nebraska arrived Tuesday to help with the father’s care.
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