Illinois newspaper directory. History of the Illinois press association

Illinois Newspaper Directory and HistoryASHLAND SENTINEL: Established 1882 by A. Eeditor, and publisher since 1897.Mick. P. W. Bast, owner.Ashland, population, 1006. Located in Cass County, 21les northwest ofSpringfield. B. & O.; C. & A. R.R.'s. Grain and live stock farming.The Sentinel is the successor of the Eagle established 1876 byJohn S. Harper. This paper was for a while conducted by A. F.Smith who removed it to Virginia, Illinois, starting the TemperanceBugle at Ashland, which continued until 1879. In the summerof this year the News was started, with John J. Smith as theeditor until 1880, when he moved the plant to Naples, Illinois.A. E. Mick started the Sentinel with an entirely new outfit, sellingin 18X4 to S. D. McCaulley & Co. In June, 1889, the plant waspurchased by I. H. Stanley and in September, 1896, was sold toW. G. Mann. In December of that year, Mr. Mann took in hisbrother, I. N. Mann, as a partner, and they conducted the paperuntil May 15, 1897 when it was purchased by the present owner.Circulation, 675.Advertising rate: local, 20c; foreign, 2 5c.Subscription rate: local, S2.00; foreign, $2.00.WALNUT LEADER: Established 1891 by William Wilson.E. C. Wilson, owner and business manager since 1911. Fred L.Tucker,editor.Walnut, population, 832. Located in Bureau County. 30 milesnorthwest of LaSailc. C. B. & Q. R.R. Hatchery. Agriculture.The Walnut Leader is a weekly paper, issued every Friday.It is Republican in political affiliation.Circulation, 175 0.Advertising rate: local, 2 5c; foreign, 3 5c.Subscription rate: local, S2.00; foreign, $2.00.LAHARPE QUILL: Established 1892 by Martin and Cornstock.Owned bv Wilkinson and Bradshaw. Harrv W. Bradshaw.editor and publisher.La Harpe, population, 1175. Located in Hancock County, 29miles northeast of Keokuk, Iowa. T. P. & W. R.R. Agriculture,livestock.The Quill is a weekly publication, appearing every Tuesda)It is Independent in political affiliation.Circulation, 800.Advertising rate: local, 2 0c; foreign, 2 5c.Subscription rate: local, SI. 50; foreign, S2.00.445llvKBi w Br ids