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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
2
Local notices advertise building materials, groceries, and farm supplies from Weetall, Abernathy, and Combs, with sale events on the Fourth of July and upcoming meetings. Community updates include church programs, a storm impact, and a planned excursion train to Edgewater for charity.
Lawrence County Illinois board of supervisors met June 11 1900 at the courthouse Lawrenceville with members Crews Curry Spangler Progin Seed Hutchinson Corrie and officials Hill and Pettyjohn present. Minutes approved and committee on poor farm reported proper care of inmates. Contracts renewed for stationery and supplies with Sront Hardaci Breen Pantagraph Print Co. Janitor salary fixed at 25 per month and John R. Moore chosen janitor for one year. Scholarship examinations referred to County Superintendent Hostetler. Board fixed per diem and mileage for review board members. County Superintendent Hostetler’s salary claimed for 2200 approved. payment to be certified to the state auditor. County Judge salary claim of 1000 for April and
May 1900 actions authorize registrar of warrants for $35 for Chloe Ann Williams transport to Anna Insane Asylum. Appointments for town election judges across Allison, Bridgeport, Bond, Christy, Denison, Lawrence, Lakin, Petty, Russell L. Fees and stationery allowances approved. Various names listed as judges and officials for the coming year. several disbursements and claims reviewed and rejected or approved. Attest: GW Hinman.
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