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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
3
An electric car line from Galesburg to Abingdon, 12 miles, began service Saturday. It cost $150,000 with 5 percent bonds. This is the second suburban line from Galesburg after the six mile Knoxville route.
A 49 foot 2.9 inch long coastal defense gun with a 16 inch bore and 5 foot breech diameter was completed after four years of work and will fire a ton projectile up to 20 miles. If deployed along the Atlantic coast it could deter war scares, at a cost of 150000 dollars.
The county authorizes a new court house on the old site in Carthage square at about 75000 dollars. A fifteen member committee including George W. Carlisle will draft plans, solicit bids, and manage the project with a tax plan to cover interest and debt within five years. The board approved the resolution with 15 ayes and 10 nays. Anderson absent and Carlisle abstained.
For Sale Sam authorized to sell two small houses in Bowen Building Loan. Please bring your dues to the bank or to my home. CHARLES CROSSLAND,-38818 Obituary Grace Eells Gragg born Apr 4 1872 Bowen Ill lived there until 1808 married Oscar O Gragg Augusta HI Braddyville IA died Navy 26 1902 She lived a Christian life and leaves a good record Funeral at Bowen M E Church Bowen Nov 29 1902 Pastor Rev P MARTIN note from Braddyville church and the M E Church in Bowen conclude with Eastern Star and K P floral tributes concluding sadness and remembrance.
Telephone owners can obtain repairs or new equipment including boards, extension bells, cut or plant supplies from local providers. The notice lists services offered and urges readers to inquire for available parts and installations.
A brief memory message expresses gratitude for support during grief and pledges to keep loving thoughts as life continues through the coming years.
A note of appreciation to friends and those who ministered to our loved one at her bedside during a long illness. The message thanks all who offered comfort and support in this difficult time.
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