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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
4
An OCR fragment states a yearly subscription price of 1.00 dollars in advance and 1.25 dollars if not paid in advance, indicating a promotional billing term for readers.
The article urges swift, strong measures against anarchist nests and immigrant reform after the president's murder. It calls for an extra congressional session to pass laws constraining incitement and criminal conduct, while defending civil liberties against violent acts. It criticizes uncontrolled free speech and seeks decisive government action.
The piece condemns hostile journalism that vilifies public officials and misinterprets government actions. It questions whether the press fuels hatred and incites malice toward authorities, noting a current lull in offensive language toward President McKinley and his administration.
If the present sentiment continues anarchy will be unhealthy for the country. The president's untimely death should signal ending the yellow journalism that heaps reproach on those in authority.
Mr. Pearce visits relatives at Burnside while Minnie Woodward Ada Pearce are country visitors. Grandma Findlay is very sick. Mrs. Hart has recovered enough to be about. Saling and son Roy returned from Missouri where they were building a house. Mrs. Nicely and Dora visit Warsaw relatives. Pleasant Hill school began last Monday with Miss Edith Grote as teacher. Mrs. Charles Nicely was a Basco visitor last week.
Fairview reports Jack Woods resting poorly at his daughter Mrs Richard Howard’s home. Ebenezer services drew many, but Miss Tobie of Quincy did not arrive. Elder Hubbard of Canton will lead Antioch church services September 28 and 29. Arthur Crumb of Fairview to wed Lois Young of Augusta on September 19. couple will reside in Augusta. A son weighing 12 pounds born September 12 to L L Manlove and wife. Mrs. Morris is improving.
Rain fails to start creeks. Bubard of Canton Mo will preach at Antioch church Saturday night at eight. The following Sunday at 11 o clock marks the fifth Sunday in September. Bertie Taylor digs a well and Laura Morris suffers with a broken limb. Zechariah Hoods, found by Charles Nelson, had a paralytic stroke and was cared for at Richard Clark's. Mrs Louis Cook able to be around again.
Basco H V Steffey and family visit home folks from Queen City Missouri. Mrs Dorsey and daughter from Clear Water Minnesota guests of Mrs Fisher. Miss Genieve Fisher attends Carthage College. Marion Wetzel visits friends. Albert Naegelin improved after illness. J N Forster Lillie Doty A B Simmons on sick list. Hawkins family from Moulton Iowa arrive with goods. School opens with C L Steffey principal and Louise Knabe guiding the primary. Rev Burns delivers a discourse praising President McKinley and civic duty.
Augusta notices list residents and visitors with travels to St Louis Houston Kirkwood Macomb and Birmingham. Families and individuals including O P Lemmon Laura Walsh and Jessie Fisher are noted along with a social at the M E church and a funeral attendance for Maybel Mecum.
Telegrapher James Beckett of Stonington visits family while Mrs. C. B. Garrett returns from Colorado. Augusta resident Belle Hess visits Mrs. J. E. McCarty. Junior League sociable on church lawn draws large attendance. Mae Stecher returns from Quincy trip. Don Wirt back from Michigan. W T Jackson and children move to Eureka for winter teaching at Eureka College. Mrs. J J Hooper of Kansas City visits relatives.
In Houston the Wednesday night rain offered welcome relief to residents and officials amid ongoing water scarcity and drought concerns. The brief showers eased shortages and boosted reservoir levels, providing optimism for upcoming days.
Henrietta lawyer E B Munday claims his brother recovered from malarial fever and jaundice after using Electric Bitters. He says the remedy purifies blood, aids digestion, regulates liver and kidneys, and cures a range of ailments including constipation and nervous disorders. Available for 60 cents at Marsh's drug store.
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