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Neoga volunteers in the army and local notices
Neoga reports 25 volunteers in the army and notes a new weekly journal venture in Girard. Charleston records a 60 foot tower fall with minor injuries, while QO B Galusha, founder of the University of Illinois, dies in Peoria at 78. Leaks at Decatur water works leak 50,000 gallons daily. Lincoln reports a fatal play by a 6 year old with a 3 year old. Local developments include cemetery incorporation, logs found in Champaign, and hard roads funds in Hamilton.
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Charleston
QO. B. Galusha
University of Ilinois
Peoria
Decatur Water Works
Ilinois
Egypt
Beatrice Main
Lincoln
Sumnerfield Cemetery Association
Recorder’s Office
Belleville
Lawrenceville
Washington County