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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
5
A long fragmented text discusses whether city elections should address saloon licensing and the broader issue of direct voting on license questions. It notes opposition to city-wide bans, the potential shift of control to the state, and calls for voter input on licensing practices, with emphasis on municipal policy and reform implications.
Navigation through society notes highlights visits and arrivals of notable figures. The column tracks the comings and goings of residents, visitors, and social movers within the community, noting routines and milestones without sensational detail.
Clarence Giecenpart, Judge Maddinz of Lawrenceville, Dan Fisher of Olney, Mrs Wim. Petty and others traveled to Olney and Sumner on business. Reports list committees on reports, poor farm, and printing, plus salary claim approvals for H. W. Hostettler and janitorial expenses.
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