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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1896
Page
4
Mrs. Auta Merriam ill with high age fears of nonrecovery. Mr. E M Watson completes a wire fence machine for Carroll Mazzie Co of Scranton Iowa after months of invention and testing. He plans to set up the device this week.
The Lanark community celebrates its electric light plant while urging council action to trim street trees blocking illumination. A letter emphasizes lighting benefits, better city appearance, and asks citizens to support city council orders for pruning. Also notes Republican College Clubs rally for Gen McAlpin with a trainload from major universities. Sunday School Convention set for June 21 with program details. A Hillsboro Journal reprint urges town progress through enterprise and civic effort, ending with a reminder to obtain tornado insurance and advertise local needs.
Interior image shows J A Walker’s Shoe Store in Lanark Illinois with a sign promising bargains daily except Sunday. The note highlights a recurring sales theme aimed at daily shoppers.
Grong W Laspow born April 20 1823 in Delaware county New York died June 10 186? at age years months and 17 days. Landon moved to Elihora Grove Carroll county Illinois in 143 and lived there rest of life. Married Martha J Thompson November 2 1848. Six children living. Brothers-in-law include Low Thompson now deceased and Mayor Hegeman. Mrs Hlegeman and Mrs Landon siblings. Funeral by Rev ZT Livengood Friday 10 50 at home in Vreemont. Body to Lanark and buried in city cemetery. Landon regarded as a sterling man with many friends. County Court estate matters: Solon Gleason estate final report. guardianship of Peter Nichlas report approved. Sarah Fuller estate bonds and letters testamentary. mortgage report approved. John G Love guardian report disapproved pending new filing. Benjamin Hatfield estate final report. John Fuller estate executors George Jeffers PF J Hardin bond filed. letters testamentary issued. John A Richardson estate executors John L and Elmer B Richardson. appraisement bill disapproved and new appraisal ordered. Lanark Markets grain and stock updated weekly by C Towland. Grain and stock notes list oats rye clover seed timothy and others. Lida C Bradshaw writes on medicine with Bidlack selling it. Fairfield Illinois.
Kansas City broker James McKinney is accused of cornering the potato market raising prices by large margins. He contracted for 100 cars of potatoes from Greeley and Colorado deliveries fell short forcing purchases from the McKinney firm at 55 cents a bushel. The Tribune notes past similar control of prices and predicts potential further rises.
Cyclist Baron Ernest William von Frederic counts as a veteran rider on a world tour by bicycle. He entered New Albany Hotel unannounced after a 1500 mile push in 30 days and plans a two year coast to coast world circumnavigation via many continents.
Stiff Hats priced 2.00 to 4.00, shirts 10c, wash suits from 50c to 1.00, child and boys outfits marked down. French underwear cut to 50c, linen collars 10c, dress suits reduced to five and ten dollars. Final blowout as stock clears before cold winds, urging wise buyers to shop now at half price.
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