Fragmentary 1906 Civic and Court Notices from Fairbury
The page lists city and county officials in Fairbury with names such as E. Davis Chester Andrews Sid Macky Robert Brock and J F Ankram. It notes trustees, treasurer, marshal, and district court terms on January 7th June 16th and October 7th.
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Inca
A. M’ Davis
I. Mena
Vail
E. Davis
Chas
Atkimon
Chester Andrews
Sid Macky
Robert Brock
J. F. Ankram
Jane Knox Seeks Help After Family Crisis
Jane confronts a shattered family life as her father faces illness and a murder accusation tied to Jacob Lynn. She confides in Colonel Prinsep, seeking aid to uncover truth, defend her father, and navigate leave denials impacting their future.
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Alice
Jane
Valentine Graeme
Miss Knollys
Mrs. Knox
Pesae
Joan
Lynn
Jenny
Barry Larron
Jacob Lynn
Byttle
Jane Knox
Stephen Prinsep
Colonel Prinsep
European Figures and Literary Notes in a Late 19th Century Review
The excerpt highlights European figures and writers with brief notes. It mentions a survivor linked to Agassiz in America, Kipling's energetic India journalism, Zola possibly joining the Academy, Arthur Quiller-Couch's Cornwall retreat, Tolstoi finishing an unframed novel, and a courtly plot involving a "woman of thirty" as central to the story. It also references Rudyard Kipling, Zola, and Tolstoi in their contemporary contexts.
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Agassiz
Transvaal
Krueger
Rudyard Kipling
India
Kipling
Zola
Figaro
Academy
Dumas
Arthur T. Quiller-Conch
London
Cassell & Co
Cornwall
Ovber
Mr. Couch
Count Tolstoi
Moscow
Pad Andleno
Abe Heteer Antane
Francia N. Bangé
New ‘York
Fragmented medical reminiscence from a 19th century trial
Disjointed notes describe ongoing medical treatment and a trial related to a patient and his wife. The narrative mentions nerve, heart palpitation, and various remedies while referencing a child’s talk and a parent’s question about a person named Litewall. The passage reflects uncertain remedies and shifting outcomes.
SteeIe City Lodges Sign Up Monthly Meetings
Local fraternal groups in Steele City announce monthly and regular meeting dates. Masonic lodge, Odd Fellows, Woodmen of America, K of P, and WCTU note schedules, halls, and officers for gatherings, with several nights weekly.
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Steele
Modern Woodman OF America
Ev. Ry
Mowirk
Miie
Church Notices From Congregational Meeting
Fragmentary church notice describes Reverend Alera or area event with offerings and payments. unclear details mention pew costs and duties, likely church meeting summaries and financial notes.
Bishop Paret Narrates Alleged Train Robbery Tale
Bishop Paret of Baltimore tells a humorous anecdote from a train ride where two inebriated men argue over a missing 2820 bill. One claims it was stolen while the other believes it is still on him, prompting a tense, yet comic, performance as the bishop pretends to sleep.
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Toke
Paret
Baltimore
Aes
Bishop Paret
Kisses Per Yard Prompts Sale Question in Mattoon
A Mattoon shopper asked a cloth clerk about a piece labeled personally as "our kisses per yard" prompting a brief exchange over the unusual wording. The incident reflects a lighthearted, local store moment amid everyday purchases.
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Mattoon
Mysterious Noises Recalled From Scientific Journals
Reports note strange sounds heard in India Belgium and elsewhere resembling distant artillery reverberations. In the Ganges delta they are called parisal guns while Belgian sailors call similar noises mist pouffers as they drive fogs. Some observers also report them in northern France.
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India
Belgium
Ganges
France
M- van der Broeck
Eve Coenen
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Assessor Newton
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H, W. Challis
Kelley
F. Ankram
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W. Challis
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Reguar
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Cysce
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Litewall
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Steele City Lodge
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D. A. Chancerlon
W. M
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Lindon Lodgs
G Ta Lambert
L. B. Train
Steele City
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Ec'y
Sunda
Law
Ladies Aid Society
Millar
Congregational Church
Public Schools
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Belle Patterson
MD Pri G. W. Er
Mr. Knollys
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