Town Officials and School Attendance Figures
Town officials include William Donoho as treasurer and Geo Raw son as trustees with Kingston and Burk. The report lists attendance for intermediate and high school, noting 45 enrolled and 57. Average daily attendance is 38.95 with several students named for top averages. Principal Enwann BragLow commends the progress and aspiration to improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Donoho
Beatty of Trusters
Geo
Mary
Frank Hassinger
Emma Heddergott
Nellie Peterman
George Gonterman
Eddie Jarvis
Helix
Nehhie Dowoho
Att Hassiinger
Enwann BragLow
Local items on subscriptions and an April auction notice
Subscribing readers find an XN mark on the paper indicating subscription status. A county receipts statement for the year appears with a note about errors in the typesetting. A special election to fill the vacancy caused by W T Benya’s death is set for April 17. Also listed are debt notices, candidate announcements for county judge, and a bill in transit to amend school certificates requiring zoology botany physiology for various certificate grades. The March issue of Woods Household Magazine features stories and poems, including The Guiding Maud and a piece on Miserable Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wau
T. Benya
General Assembly
Thia
Beverdl Particudars
Wall Jn
Cumings
Wwood
Maud
Es ‘Rowe
Joseph Binder
Karl Kus
Osborne
County Finances of Mavticon County March 1874
A financial condition report lists debt figures and bonds issued by the County Court through various terms. Total indebtedness stands at 428,172.2d with interest bearing sections, plus floating county orders and treasury balances. revenue for the year is noted by collector’s Dec. 15 receipt. Belleville Advocate reports a separate accident note about a poor woman losing her right arm in a coal yard incident near Reed's Station.
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Mavticon
Miinvia
Bones
Weber
Cuity
Reed’s
Cairo
Perryman
California
Soa
John Bentley
Belleville
Miners Involved in Liquor Fight Near O'Fallon
A quarrel arose after Black and Avery, known locally as Heil Fired Jack, returned to a mine pit under the influence of liquor. Avery allegedly struck with a large timber, nearly killing Black until miners intervened. A charge of assault with intent to kill was filed, and Avery was jailed pending injury outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee ‘Black
Jack Avery
Avery
Black
Exgr. Schilduicht
O'Fallon
Lebanon Journal
Talmage Praise and Local Notices in San Francisco Paper
A San Francisco paper lauds T. De Witt Talmage as a premier preacher likened to Whitefield and the Wealeys and notes his role as editor of The Christian at Work in New York. Also included are notices requesting debts settled by April, printing office sale, sample work availability, and school election blanks for sale at the Bulletin Office.
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Levi Edmond
Trenton
Chester
Nashville
Centralia
Salem
Odin
Winvis
Duveaue Aaylem
New York City
Diekwonville
Falmige
San Francisco
T. de Witt Talmage
George Whitefield
Wealeys
America
J. ‘Throp
T.H. Bell
Bulletin Oerfice
L&cturg
Spurgeon
T. de Witt Telmane
Woak
Seaton
Local Papers Offered at Low Yearly Rate
The Borzertn and the Bt Louis Weekly Democrat offered at 2.25 per year for both papers if subscribed at the office. Also advertising coal delivery by the mill at 16 cents per bushel by hand to any city area. Donoso issue headline hints at a public notice or advertisement.
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Borzertn
Bt. Louis
Democrat
Coan
Coault
Bees Exchange Mills
Iand
Donoso
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Lini Communicati
Oflroy Peet
A. FB
A.M. Bacal
Roconl
Samuel
Wee, Saeelin
Agriyés
Feihmon
A.M. Pirer
Buoneren
Fly
Wilappora
Norien
PTA
Mmaging
Jennie Rawson
Mary Hagsinger
Emma Donoho
Rose Badgley
Kitty Hampton
Tda Throp
Mamie Mann
Philip Zonk
OL Luln Risser
Flora King
Lud
Alfen Dowting OX
Alice Badgley
Loo
Mattie Slampton
Pol Benn
Tor
M. G. Unie
Dvb
Orien
Guuet Seit
Bearlig
Oriana
Ilielt
Dary Warriunie
GB. E. Hoffmann
Aule Wevera
Rey, Ms
T. HH. Benn
Nichola & Co
Grangers
Jacksonville
Joseph Marck
Gaffrey’s
Edwardsville
Calhoun County
Lebanon
Aimerigan
Milligaus
Adranatic Society
East St. Louis
Jacksonville, Northwestern and Southeastern
Virden
Hillsboro
Special Polices
F. A. Babin
Donoho
Cash Store
James N. Jarvis
Notary Public
WIN
Bill
F. L. Hampton
Justice OF the Peace
Sadder
Matin Invest
Ivay Geo
Lawnon
J.C. McLanshan- Lawson & McLanahan
Troy
Illinois
Market Street
Mether
Mata Atrest
Vngl
Aenisely & Kane
Collinaville
I. A. Moore
Wilson Penny
J. W. Peera
Ezra Binks
A. W. Wilkins
Krapes
Th. Te Sutung
Dr. Wing, Ferwards
George Gunkill
Meir Risser and
Peuviat
T Watchmaker
William Freudenau
Troy Station
St. Louis
Terre Haute & Indianapolis Rail
Missouri
Gueka
Barrela
Just
Robbins’ Art Gallery
Tam
Lange
Scramerin
J. N. Jarvis
Rotert Stuwiart
Alwry
Ord Fellows
Hull
David Seligman
Clay Street
Mingis
John B. Ogden
Cebrist
Edwin
Ulls
Acer
Robert E Oulve Well
Snvertiser
Adie Aresa Av
Wilson
Penn Street
Williamsburgh
H.W. Adams
New" Yorke
Marketaitert
Troy, Ills
W. Cowles
Martin & Son
Whiteman
John J. Hefty
Churchin
Mublic
Apes Stop
Muller
Osage
Semple, Birge & CO
Mar
Ars
Lerdware
Routh Main Be
ST. Lou
Burdick
Wie Gut More
Jean Power
Garkw
Adar
Cee Boner
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