Illinois Suckers Origin Affects Local Lore And Odd Notices
A St Louis Journal item traces why Illinois is called suckers, citing southern settlement wealth but scarce markets driving surplus to Galena mines, with hysterical farmer woes and the public’s newspapers role. The column also notes Kentucky jury reform, a breach of promise suit in Garrard, a horned toad exhibit in Upper Alton, and a mystery of a foreign name in Upper Alton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Galena
St. Louis
Kentucky
Garrad County
W. C. Stivers
Katherine West
Cise Batore
Upper Alton
Sampler’s Beer Query Inspires Lemp’s Name in Texas Siftings
A shabby man in New York asks a barkeep whose beer is served. The reply identifies Lemp’s beer. The man repeats the brand and exits before someone catches him, noting he has had three schooners of Lemp’s incomparable beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lemp
St Jacob Sunday Rain and Local Happenings
A fine rain fell Sunday in St Jacob. Miss Emms Sherwood stays at Lebanon. The 4th is to be celebrated with fireworks in the usual style. The Friday show was creditable though attendance was light. A real estate and collection firm here includes P. Baer and L. A. Spies. A resident died aged 84 on Sunday morning. The census shows 333 children in Dist No 2 under 21. Mrs Regina Weber, long resident nearby, was killed by a runaway team aged 66 last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Hoel
J. Laurer
Township Board of Review
P. Baer
L. A
Linda
QO. H. Blanko
Chicago
Frank Virgin
Hope
Regina Weber
Notice Seeking Information on Stolen Carpet and Reward Offered
A broadside offers liberal rewards for information leading to the recovery of stolen carpet and the arrest of a Black man. Also advertises Star Stable in Jefferson Virginia with St Jacobs and Ladies' saddle horses for sale at reasonable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs
Star Stable
Florida
Ormond
Volusta County
Halifax
Orrond
Botel Coguena
Siuays
Anderson & Price
Mgrs
Pla
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Amcé
MS Cohentan N.Y
St. Jacob
Emms Sherwood
Lebanon
Montgomery
Troy
Seele Mills
Edwardsville
Sweet, Orr & GO
Lebra
Gorne Eir
Uae
Winger
H. Valis
Atore
Dune
Palace
Peter
Opera House
Kimberlin, Prov
Dalia Depot
Suwanee Springs
Suwanee
Suwanee Springs Go
Suwanee. Fla
Droll
Grange Blossom
Emma Padon
A. E. Meyer
New State Bank
Gollinsvwille
Ill
Dextex
Tom
Dexter
Troy, Ill
NEW Home Sewing Machine CO
Omavan
Mass
Boston
N.Y
Lou
D Taras
Puswensee
Cab
Gebauer Bros
N. M. Jarvis
Eldredge Manufacturing CQ
Belvidere, Ill
Youu
D. Ives
G ‘Bar
Pet
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