Vespasian Warner Public Library Podcast

The tragic death of Margherita Trainor in the Magill House in Clinton, IL in 1913 due to complications from an abortion saw a well-known local doctor and the young man who'd allegedly gotten her into trouble on trial for her demise.

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Local history is an important part of the Vespasian Warner Library and there's a whole section dedicated to it that patrons can explore.

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In 1895, the village of Weldon, IL was rocked by a shooting involving two of the town's most prominent citizens-- Postmaster John A. Pace and State Representative Dr. W.H. Taylor. And the reason behind the shooting was just as shocking.

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Thanks to Vespasian Warner Library Program Coordinator Marie Maltby, Cassandra Meyen of the DeWitt County 4-H, and the 4-H volunteers, the library's sunken gardens got a much needed beautification.

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In July of 1910, Night Captain Tony Musser witnessed the murder of Clinton, IL police chief John Struble. Three years later, after his own stint as police chief, Musser would testify at Struble's murder trial. And only weeks after that Tony Musser would be shot dead, in part due to a rumor about his involvement with Chief Struble's death.

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Thanks to the combined efforts of The Vespasian Warner Library, the U of I Extension Office, and the DeWitt County Master Gardeners, the dream of the library having its very own pollinator garden is now a reality.

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In July of 1910, Clinton, IL police chief John Struble was murdered attempting to apprehend a sneak thief. It would take years before a man was brought to trial for the crime, but the verdict did little to solve the mystery.

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Find out more about the library apps patrons should be using to enhance their library experience.

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Though now mostly forgotten, Clinton mayor Dr. B.M. Pugh once led the headlines with his economic savvy, his dedication to John Warner Hospital, and his political and personal scandals.

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The library offers many free services to better serve and support the community.

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