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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1892
Page
8
An Illinois State Journal note draws a parallel between Adlai and a biblical figure, saying the Democratic Adlai acted as headsman for Grover, creating a strained resemblance between the two.
The piece discusses the Carnegie steel strike in Homestead Pennsylvania, noting clashes between workers and Pinkerton guards, resulting in deaths and calling for military deployment to protect property. It argues for balanced treatment of labor and capital, proposes a labor bureau, and favors impartial arbitration to resolve escalating employer employee conflicts.
Republicans in Rock Creek township met in Ellis Moore's real estate office to form a permanent organization. Temporary chair E C Dick opened the meeting, nominating Supt. J H Grossman as president by unanimous vote. Two vice presidents were elected: L T Bray and Jos Yeager. W G Wild became secretary and J H Myers treasurer. An executive committee and finance committee were chosen, 36 members signed the constitution, and the group adjourned to meet again next Saturday.
A heated critique denounces claims that Adlai Stevenson was a soldier and labels him a copper-head and Knights of the Golden Circle organizer. The Lanark Gazette reports on local happenings: visits, cabinet sales, teas, travels to Chicago, street improvements, a death in Yuma, a new Lanark home by James Stevens, and various community notices with dates and names.
A Beatrice Nebraska resident B I Boyle reports two weeks into a Keeley Bi chloride of Gold Institute course and progressing well. Friends here welcome the step. The item then shifts to local snippets about Charles Gage, a church trustee who danced in Warren, and his forthcoming explanation to authorities.
Mr W J Wimner a large farmer and cattle shipper of Canton South Dakota recently married to Miss Andora Cowen of Brookville has been visiting among friends in Ogle Carroll and Stephenson counties He plans to leave for home with his bride next week Thom son Record reports on local teachers Johns H Shirk Edwin B Hege and Miss Nettie Phillips are engaged for Thomson school next year Dr Haller returns from a western trip praising western Kansas crops and weather Sherman county leads wheat production with over 80 thousand acres and Kansas is seen rising in agriculture More visitors from Goodland Kansas travel to Colorado Springs and Manitou and will return home next week
Mrs G M Larrin of Holt County Stuart Nebraska reports a trip to Arizona and California in July 1892. She praises Salt River Valley orchards and fruit output while noting arid climate suited some and harsh for others. She contrasts Nebraska’s climate and water favorably and regrets not having her family with her.
Last Thursday morning George M. Wales and Julia A. Champion of Lanark were married at a Freeport parsonage. The event was described quietly in Freeport papers with few onlookers and no ceremony details beyond the marriage.
The marriage of G. M. Wales, a long time Lanark businessman, to the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Champion was performed quietly by Rev. A. Bunker of First M. E. church. The couple, after remodeling and furnishing their home, will reside together, and well wishes pour in for a long and prosperous life.
A humorous romance unfolds as Polly and Charley marry after a playful proposal scene. Uncle Josh arrives from Illinois to guide the couple in Lanark, visiting merchants like Carl Schoen for harness, Tavener & Hileman for carriages, Ehmer monuments, Dubbel’s restaurant, J C Hango n groceries, Sheller Bros hardware, and a barber, all while framing a quaint wedding gift plan.
In Carroll county scenes, Frank Weber’s parlor offers quick shaves and haircuts while Lanark’s top class photo gallery showcases Knecht’s work in fidelity and finish. Uncle Josh pledges to subscribe to the Gazette as Polly faints after a hint of a baby carriage and the crowd plots gifts and a refined business chatter.
The speaker contrasts past and present fashions. Sweet sixteen memories recall homespun frocks and modest bonnets, while present times feature high, feathered hats, revealing frocks, and long trailing gowns. The verse notes a shift in style and social display.
Wanted about 20 head of cattle to pasture with spring water and salt. C Rowland sells Old Reliable Milwaukee Steel Junior No 10 Binders Milwaukee Chain Power Mowers the lightest draft machines. Durability guaranteed. Five room house in Eby Addition with half acre for sale by Ellis Moore at 3400 is sold at once. Side Delivery Hay Rake Tedder and combined rake sold by C Rowland. L H Sprecher Je Morris Jason Paul and Jao Kinade used them last season and recommend.
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