Kewanee notes on fair, trains, accidents and local life
A roundup of Kewanee news describes barmaid at White Horse Inn, local train dissatisfaction, and a petition for better rail accommodations. It also covers Bri H Ewing’s misfortune, Winthrop Lyford's marriage, a wage suit verdict, a large Bible meeting, alley beer issues, fair notes on World’s Fair coverage, a serious horse accident, and July Fourth celebrations in Osco and nearby towns with prizes and local speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
White Horse Inn
Bogiteh
Courier
Chicago
Bri. H. Ewing
Kewanes House
Henry County
Kewanes Courier
Winthrop Lyford
Osceola
Our City
Shobas
Ke‘wanee
Huckins
Boston Orm
Boston
Uoion
Lutheran Church
McKeed
Geneseo
Thompson
Aanon
The
Bible Society
All
Kewance Courier
Bolles
Orion Times
Art Gallery
Cairo
Jackson Park
America
A. Q
Ellen Jenner
Clinton
Iowa
Kevanes
Horace Bimmons
Woodhull
Horace
Nekome Cor
Galve Standard
Wom Ringle
Kaw
C. L
Neilson
Aug. Hoberg
Lee Weston
White City
Anna Knowles
John Nelson
Osco
Bert Tomlinson
Resolutions of Respect for Marion A. Wanner
The members of Co. B express heartfelt sympathy to the family of Marion A. Wanner who has been removed from our midst by God’s definite wisdom. Resolved that these resolutions be printed in city papers and a copy sent to the family. COMMITTEE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genniszo
Wrenens
Marion A. Wanner
Co. B
July Fourth Activity and Travails Across the Region
Local notes report visits from Rock Island and Hampton friends, trips to the fair, and family gatherings. Readers recall railroad dangers near Briar Bluff with multiple fatalities, and communities mark Independence Day at various celebrations including Barstow Green River and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Bechts
Tiskiwa
Lizzie Wood
Rock Island
Hagg
Hampton
Lawther
Frank Becht
Moline
Humberstone
W. O. Skinner's
John Lyon
Independence
Iowa
Barstow
Green River
Cleveland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geneseo Republic
Alpha
Broom Works
Fcote
Ath Spickier
Bradford
Galesburg
Kewanea
Chicago Brecord
Railroad Square
Prof
Thomas
Geo Elliott
August Osterburg
Galva News
Andover
Tex. Neisoc
Swedona
Andesercor
Rowance Fair
Howance
Board of Education
Galva
Harry Clears
News
Chicago News
Cassjead
Palmer Bouse
Kewanee Independent
Jane
Dickson
Kewanee Courier
Independent Angs
Webster
Atkinton Herald
Allerton
Milar
Annavan
Henry Eyer
Ira Kelsey
Jenny Dow
Davenport
Mra Lamb
W. Harris
Ella Hirschberger
Col
J T. Long
Ramuel Caughey
Syeara T.T Dow
Alx
Annawan
Kiner
Modess van Loo
Little Ida
Ed Roses
Alba
Thos, Mason
P W Harris
Daniel Conneghy
Miewes May
Maude Walker
J. W. Crawford
A. F. Shattuck
Mun Son M. E
Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Theodore Souers
James Young
Edward Nowers
Alex Walker
Pettit Place
Mr Nowers
Rock River
Munson
Souders
Gertie8hreck
Susia Shreck
Gertie Shreck
Pleasant Hill
Lizzie Stuart
East Cambridge
Fannie Calhoun
Pleasant Valley
Frank Streed
Alabh
Key Ames
Osca
Henry Griffin
Cambridge
H. G. Calkin
Mr Brown
Monmouth
Brand
U. S
Morristown
R. N. Kelso
Rogers
Emma Hines
Nora Weidlein
Lena Stamm
Galena
Walter
Arthur Smith
Arch McClain
Colone
Geo Smith
Smith
Sire. Smith
Reed
Christian Temperance Legion
Carrie Smith
Ella Stevenson
Weidlein
J.C. F. Grumbine
Colona
Sharon
Satya
Adam Butter
Georgie Fuller
Arnett
Kansas City
John Croster
Mt Sharon
Ira Talcott
Milan
Pink Prairie
Sharon Creamery
Setben
Sycamore
Kansas
Helior’s
Loraine
Salem
J M Obrecht
Kankates
Mr. Obrecht
B. W. Talcott
Worthe
Bryant
Sam Rapp
Walt
Louis Arnett
Cornwall
Abraham Funk
Lake Geneva
Beas Raisner
Annawan Township
Zion
Wm. Blair
Geneson
Macy Casel
Olay
Anna Raisner
G. C.I
Emma Ruisner
J. H. C. Petersen’s
Corner State and
Second Streets
Illinois
J. H. CO. Petersen
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