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and About
The dwelling home of Mr. J. B. Webb, of Alton, Ill., was
burned on the
9th of this month. Loss, $900; insurance, $700. Any friends who wish to
help Pastor Webb in his misfortune may send to Mr. C. Webb, Strasburg,
Ill.Mrs. Allen B. Reed and her daughter “Lyde” went to Chicago this week, where they will make their home for the future. Mrs. G. W. Pinney, T. C. Eiler, Michael Freyburger and P.P. Laughlin were present at the Sunday School Conference of Workers, at the office of John D. Miller, last Thursday. It was decided to hold the next annual county meeting at Windsor. Notice the date and place of Mr. Ed. Durkee’s stock sale, in this issue, and be sure to be there. Buy John B. Gough’s “Platform Echoes” of Rev. Isaac Williams, who is acting as agent. Would that Brother Williams might sell a thousand copies in Shelby County. It would be a boom for temperance reform. He is also agent for “Camp Fire Chats of the Civil War.” Judge Thornton attended court at Vandalia this week. The county treasurer was arraigned for embezzlement of county funds and Judge Thornton was employed to prosecute him before the board of supervisors. Thanks to Dr. L. S. Seaman for a copy of the “Daily Journal,” of New Berne, N. C. He and his wife are enjoying a trip in the South. Died, September 11, 1891, Mrs. Clara Bivins, wife of Dr. F. P. Bivins. Three little children and a sorrowing husband are left to mourn the loss of one who was the light and joy of the household. The funeral services was conducted at the family residence, by Rev. A. T. Orr. The Alumni Association, of which the deceased was a member, attended in a body. The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse and filled the house with their refreshing fragrance. So passes away a sweet life, mourned by all who knew her. Died, September 15 (1891), Andrew B. Welsh. Mr. Welsh was a member of Company A, Ninth Illinois cavalry, and was in the array for over three years, and it is supposed that his early death was caused by the horrors of prison life in Libby prison. He has been for many years a traveling salesman for a wholesale grocery in Chicago, but his residence has been in Shelbyville, and he as endeared to a large circle of acquaintances. The sympathies of the community are with the bereaved wife and fatherless children. Died, September 14th, Walter, infant son of Louis and Nannie Fithian. A short funeral service, conducted by J. L. Douthit, was held in the presence of mourning relatives and friends, at the house of Mrs. Addams. Please notice that Shelbyville is one of the solidly built and well tried towns — none of your mushroom booms. Interesting local items will be found on page 11. That rally of Demorest Medal contestants in Effingham on the fifth inst., was a grand affair. See page 10. Rounds of applause for Mrs. Ada H. Kepley. By mishap father Hoven’s portrait does not appear on the page with the Catholic Church; but it smiles on page eight all the same. Married
September 9, Mr. Charles Baker and Miss Rose Killam, both of Ridge,
Elder A. H. Harrell officiating. There was about fifty invited guests
present to witness the ceremonies and enjoy the festivities. The
occasion was a very enjoyable one, all wishing the happy couple a long
and prosperous life.At the Unitarian parsonage, by Rev. J. L. Douthit, on Tuesday, September 15, 1891. Mr. Edward Reber, of Windsor, and Miss Frankie Mansfield, of Shelbyville township. At the Unitarian parsonage, on Wednesday afternoon, September 16, by Rev. J. L. Douthit, Mr. Henry S. Huber and Miss Lydia E. Daniel, both of Holland township. Which is Right? Twenty-five snakes running through the streets — that’s “free whiskey.” Twenty-five snakes gathered into a box in which twenty-five holes are made by the authority of the law — that’s “low license.” Two of the holes are closed, and the snakes all get through the other fifteen — that’s “high license.” Drive all the snakes over to the next village — that’s “local option.” Kill all the snakes — that’s “prohibition.” — The People Minorities in the right are the most heroic powers on earth. |
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Long Time At It Nearly a year ago, when the leaves were still on the trees in their beautiful autumn tints were resolved in case Shelbyville voted out saloons again in the spring to get out an illustrated edition of Our Best Words weekly devoted especially to the interests of our city and county. We began to prepare for it by engaging Babb Bros., the photographers, to take the view of Shelbyville presented in our supplement. Several weeks before the Democrat Boom Edition appeared, July 2, 1891, we had contracted for our engravings and expected to issue our edition by the Fourth of July last. For many good reasons — some of very recent date — not necessary to mention, the work has been delayed till now. A Treat to Our Regular Advertisers We are pleased to give our regular advertisers over three thousand copies extra circulation free gratis this week. There are five thousand copies of this edition, whereas our usual weekly print is 1,700 copies. All the engravings in this number, except about a half dozen portraits, were made expressly for use in this edition. Auction Sale at Tower Hill Douglas Corley, surviving partner of the firm of Corley & Son, will hold auctions on Saturday afternoons and evenings to close out the large stock of groceries, clothing, dry goods, etc., owned by the firm. G. W. Rhoades The Reliable Druggist has moved his stock of drugs, medicines etc., to the room next to Terry & James clothing store, where he invites you to call and see his new clean room and his unexcelled stock. Wm. M. Ruff & Co. at the North Morgan Street Bakery keep constantly on hand fresh bread and cakes. Their baker, Mr. Charles Knapp, has had years of experience in the best city bakeries and knows how to make first class goods. Besides running a first class bakery they have a good stock of fancy and staple groceries, candies, confectionery and fruit. Also a boarding house where meals and lodging or lunch can be obtained at reasonable rates. Wanted. — A competent girl for house work. Apply at residence on South Broadway. E. M. Hopkins Public Sales J. Ed. Durkee will sell Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1891, at public sale 23 head of horses, 4 milk cows, and 2 Shopshire bucks, at his residence in the county, one mile east of Yantisville. Terms twelve months credit with approved security. If not paid within ten days after maturity to draw 7 per cent interest from date. Sheep For Sale The undersigned has for sale 75 head of sheep, yearlings, one half of them ewes. Residence eight miles south of Tower Hill, Ill. G. W. Pinney The Howard shoe is the best Rochester make. See them at Ballard’s. |
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