Bowen Tournament Sparks Moral and Social Debate in Town
A Bowen resident questions the Bowen Tournament by weighing social moral business and religious effects. He challenges the town’s handling of gambling and racehorse figures, asks about merchant losses, and wonders whether the crowd harmed local morals or the Endeavor pledge. He cites past town gatherings and notes lack of police or decorum. The letter argues for honest reflection on town values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Christian Brothers and Sisters
Endeavorers
The Preacher Wasn't Wanted at Ursa Church
The M P church at Ursa suffers from chronic trouble. After a split with Rev J D Green and a clash with Rev C J Musgrove two men left town. Rev T B Wadleigh was barred by his flock and locked out. On a recent visit Rev Wadleigh accompanied by Hiram Stevens forced entry. Mrs Shults intervened to avert further conflict. The conference president Rev Richard Pasey is traveling to Ursa to help resolve the tangle.
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M. P
Ursa
J. D. Green
C J. F. Musgrove
Green
Birmingham
Musgrove
Mt. Vernon
T. B. Wadleigh
H. B. Shultz
Hiram Stevens
Bro. Shultz
Dr King's New Life Pills Promoted by Health Ad
Marsh's drug store advertises Dr King s New Life Pills claiming they awaken brain and body power. The note mocks health ideals while urging purchase for overall vigor. Harry J Clayton departs for Monroe City Missouri to pursue a dry goods and clothing sales role.
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Dr. King
Marsh
Harry J. Clayton
Monroe City
Missouri
Grand opening of the new depot draws locals to Quincy
From La Prairie George White and family William Hogsett and E H Bacon attended the grand opening of the new depot in Quincy on Monday. Other items note Mrs Martha Forsythe’s return from Galesburg, R W Buss moving back to Golden, James Robbins Jr renting the Buss property, and various local happenings including births illnesses and farm updates.
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George White
Wm, Hogsett
E. H. Bacon
Quincey
Martha Forsythe
Galesburg
R. W. Buss
Golden
James Robbins, Jr
Buss
John Grennwold
Joseph Sapp
Warsaw
W. R. Meek
Jonathan Cooley
Dr. Brown
Emminga
James A. Hughes
Quincy
Geo. White
Chicago
John C. Hogsett
Clyde Klepper
Babe
Augusta
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Carthage
New York State
W. R. Vanartsdale
USA
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Bucklen
Arnica
C Marsh
Philip Nelson
Heowen,iinois
D. D.nice
Ramsey Building
E.mcneallul
Offee
McNeall & Nice
C. Rockenfield
the Farmers Bank
Bowen, III
A. P. Gay
Pres. Gro
W. Nash
Cashier
Board OF
E.C. Whitford
G. W. Cyrus
PURE
Manila
Co. M. Erwin
Giffen & Giffen, 12Th, Rockwell and Fillmore LrTs
Chicago, Ill
Munn & Co
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Sunn &0
New York
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Washington, D. C
Hart
Farmers’ Bank
West Point
Hartford
Hartford, Conn
ATNA
Pennsylvania
North America
Philadelphia
Phenix
Brooklyn
Insurance Agency of
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H. D. Barton
S. G. Odell
Corner Srd
Clermont Sreets
Alpha : Witt
Chili
Carlin and
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Undertakers
Metalic
Sprine
Royal Medicine Co
Pegevorn
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