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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1892
Page
8
The State Journal cites Charles F. Peck, New Yorks commissioner of labor statistics, noting 85,000 workers gained a net $6,577,625 in wages due to the Melkingley law. Peck aligns with Cleveland in insisting on truth even if it contradicts the tariff platform.
A Mt. Carroll paper accuses Democratic figures in Tennessee of using convict labor and militia to suppress miners. The Leaf River Mirror replies, arguing no real north south divide exists and condemning Altgeld for his wartime stance and ties to foreigners. The piece urges voting for an American over a sympathizer with anarchists and foreigners.
The Sixth District Illinois W C T U convention in Lanark featured Mr s Rounds and Rev White speeches, reports on Sabbath observance and other fields, and a closing address by Rev A M White. Lena Morrow elected president with Carrie Grout as vice president and officers welcomed. resolutions urge total prohibition and adoption of new laws aiding women.
Ill health prompts Miss Anderson to resign after two years of service. The Lanark area gathering extended thanks to her and retiring officers Miss May Crane Miss Mary Bayne and Mrs J B Snyder praising their service. Local dignitaries Rev Gardner and Rev Halmuth offered support as Pecatonica earned banner union status and Theodore D Woolsey of Polo won the Gold Medal.
At the bride’s mother home in Mt Carroll at 8 this morning Miss Hattie Ashway and RE Clayton Grossman united in marriage with Rev Gelwicks officiating. After the ceremony the couple left for Evanston to reside while Mr Grossman attends the university. Relatives and Gazette staff extend best wishes. Also noted is the funeral of Martha Bixby, born 1851, long nurse and teacher, who died after thirteen years of illness. Her service Aug 25 was well attended.
Rich agricultural land with wheat rye oats cotton and fruits, timber regions with cabinet woods and ship timber. One fare round trip to Arkansas on August 30 September 27 and October 25, 1892. Tickets at Lanark with land pamphlets available by inquiry.
In Carroll County Illinois the Master in Chancery will sell at public auction on September 26 1892 at Mount Carroll Court House the North half of the Northwest quarter and a strip off the North side of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter Section 9 Township 25 Range 6 East containing 80 acres plus a 10 rod wide strip to Otter Creek. Terms: half cash, balance in one year at 6 percent secured by note and mortgage. Also notes the Illinois State Board of Health urges vaccination of school children and a notice advertising Hampshire Down buck lambs for sale by C Rowland.
I H Dean of Lanark invites contact regarding Bay 352 with Jas H Larkins local agent for Missouri Pacific Railway. Seek information or inquiries at Lanark office.
Antique instrument ads offer PIANO ORGANS 33 up with free calls from Dan F Beattie Washington New Jersey. Farm notices include buck lambs and a 250 pound two year old buck breeder. E L Hughes public sale near Argo lists steers cows bulls and horses plus grain hay shoats and farm implements. World's Fair coins giveaway from Rockford Register Gazette aims to boost subscriptions. Columbian Club meets at Mrs Glotfelty to discuss Denmark and invites county clubs to Mt Carroll on the 16th with members to pre-register.
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