Death of John Wasson Peoria pioneer and longtime Millbrook resident
John Wasson a Peoria county pioneer and Millbrook township resident died yesterday at 119 Columbia avenue aged 89. Born May 29 1831 in Cayuga county New York he migrated west in 1851. He left a wife Betsey Aldrich and twelve children ten surviving and several siblings. A Republican, he held minor township offices and attended Mortinson avenue church. Funeral planned at his residence then moved to Laura area with service at Mt Pleasant cemetery. He leaves a large circle of friends and a lengthy local legacy.
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John Wasson
Peoria County
Columbia Avenue
Wasson
Peoria
Millbrook Township
Laura
Mr. Wasson
Cayuga County
N. Y
Chillicothe
Brimfield
Elmwood
Betsey C. Aldrich
Missouri
George
Stark County
Ella
Samuel
Millbrook
Lilly
Jewett Haynes
Marble Rock
Iowa
Nettie
William Davis
William
May
Samuel Whittaker
Clifford
Della
Glenn
Bertha
Jacob
William McCowan
Alexander McCann
Vorks Street
Samuel Rathburn
Denver
Cab
Louisa Wasson
Kellogg
Joseph Wasson
Perry
3Illbrook
No Lodge
Mortinson Avenue
J. A. Chapman
Pekio
Mt. Pleasant
Herald Transcript
Bethel Plans Another Fair Led by Active Ladies
Bethel residents invite the public to an evening of socializing and commerce. The Bethel ladies pledge civility and cooperation in advancing morals, education, and culture under a new moral leadership. A Thursday afternoon event promises a larger, more elaborate fair than last year.
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Bethel
Most complete exhibition of fine stock ever held
Nov 30 to Dec 7 an extensive stock exhibition invites public attendance. Bates agent for details promises excursion tickets and a cordial invitation to support a noble women’s effort aiding a moral welfare institution. Oysters and confections will be sold, with a booth for non oyster lovers.
Water Haulers Warned Against Trespass at Premises
Notice to water haulers hunters and others not to trespass on the McDonnell Bros premises per official warning.
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McCdonnell Bkos
Pneumonia Prevented by Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Thos Whitefield & Co of Chicago cites that among thousands using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and la grippe, not a single case has led to pneumonia. They note prompt recovery and counteraction of pneumonia risk, with Wm. Robinson & Co selling the product.
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Chamberlain
Thos Whitefield & Co
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Wm. Robinson & Co
Probate Court Notice to Sell Estate in Peoria County
Publication announces that Edward J Brooks as administrator of Margaret E Brooke deceased seeks an order to sell Lots 3 and 4 in Block 14 Brim Geld Peoria County Illinois to pay debts. Defendants Oscar Brooks Blanch Gerbrich Jessie Brooks must answer by January 1902. summons issued. Court in Peoria.
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Aois
Peoria County
Edward J Brooks
Margaret E. Brooke
Victoria Wilgan
Oscar Brooks
Elmer Brooke
William Brooks
Rowley Belcke
Blanch Brooks
Jessie Brooks
Yell Real Estate
Qecar Brooks
Blanch Gerbrich
Brooks
Nee Brooks
Edward J. Brooke
Margaret E. Brooks
Brnim- Geld
Peoria
Illinois
Haineis
Jessie Brooks Sall
Holden
Ward County
Iplainant
City of
Cure for Croup Praised by Duchess County Resident
Mr R Gray of Amenia Duchess County New York praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy calling it the best medicine he has used and a fine children’s remedy for croup It prevents the attack if given when hoarseness begins or after the cough develops A bottle should be kept at hand for instant use as soon as symptoms appear Sold by Wm Robinson Co.
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R. Gray
Amenia
Duchess County
N.Y
Nebraska Land and Crop Profits and Westward Emigration
A persuasive piece by W. S. Winger of Farmington Illinois extols Nebraska and Kansas farming advantages. It contrasts climate, soil, alfalfa viability, and lower land costs with Illinois, cites corn yields and investment returns, and urges settlers to choose Nebraska over rent and eastern states. The letter appears under the Emigration agent of the Chicago and Quincy Railway.
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Nebraska
Kan
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Timothy
Ill
Neb
West
The Toledo Blade Advertisement Pitch
An old promotional block extols The Toledo Blade as a weekly nationwide paper offering plain facts, editorial matter, news, short stories, and family departments. It claims broad circulation and annual subscription pricing while inviting readers to obtain a free specimen copy.
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America
News of the World
Busyle
U. S
Blade
Saved His Life With Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Claim
Hayfield Minnesota resident H C Chrestenson credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with saving his life after three years of dyspepsia left him bedridden and unable to retain food. He followed an advertisement, began using the product, and improved from the first bottle, recommending it to others. William Robinson & Co. backs the digesting claim.
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H. C. Chrestenson
Hayfield
Minn
Wm. Robinson & C Co
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