Old Settlers Speak on Henry Counties History and Leaders
Dan Keleher recalls early Henry county life and praises pioneers James Glenn M B Lloyd and other leaders. He notes county soil and industrious people, lauds honesty in office, and honors the first white settlers and local figures while referencing Dr. Waterman’s remarks on insanity causes and asylums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Keleher
Western
Henry County
Mr. Welton
Henry
Orion
Qld
Blackstone
Illinois
Eest
James Glenn
Colona
M.B. Lloyd
Kiner
Geneseo
Mr. Kiner
Kinner
Henry S. Aldrich
Phenix Township
Rock River
Shadow Lake
Penny
Pioneer speakers recall immigrant trials in Henry county
A Henry County gathering featured speakers recounting immigrant hardships and early settlement. John A. Larson from Andover shared his Sweden to America journey and gratitude to Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury, while Mrs. Gilbert recalled 1853 4th of July celebrations and community dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walte
Geneseo
J. H. Lipincott
Orion
John A. Larson
Andover
Henry County
Sweden
America
Ithamar Pillsbury
Heary County
Galveston
California
I. P. Pillsbury
Henry Johnson
New York
Rock Ieland
Stoke
Congress
Sansa
A. Gilbert
Cambridge
Old Court House
Aire
Gilbert
Showers
Nowers
Atkinson
Q. Q. Quartette
Committee On
Milk turned sour and commands of suffering woman cited
A neighbor notes a brief visit where milk turned sour and the woman seemed miserable with a deranged system. The ad promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription to ease period pains and strengthen health, arguing a trial will prove its benefit. A Washington interview blames tariff talks for delaying mill reopenings and boosting fear of free trade.
Electric Bitters praised as cure all and tonic
Review extols Electric Bitters as a purer medicine that cures liver and kidney diseases, purifies blood, drives malaria, and aids headaches and digestion. Sold by J. E. Wright for 50 cents to 1 dollar with guarantee or money back. Separate note reports ex-Treasurer Nebeker receiving a full receipt and retiring as a Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wright
United States
Nebeker
Remarkable Cure of Diarrhoea by One Small Bottle
McDonald, a Druggist from LaGrange North Carolina, reports curing seven diarrhoea cases with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by J E Wright. The passage also notes wage and cost of living changes during Republican control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
Lenoir Co. N.C
J. E. Wright
Dragg Ist
Burlington Route Beams To California From Chicago Or St Louis
The Beat Line to California From either Chicago or St. Louis is the Burlington Route. Takes you via Denver, Colorado Springs, Leadville, Balt Lake and Oden. Daily ventibuled trains with Pullman sleepers, chair cars (cents free) and Burlington Route dining cars.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Burlington
Denver
Colorado Springs
Leadville
Balt Lake
Oden
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Wm. F. Giles
Shealey & Weldon
Chalor
Albert Sickler
Gmoneceus Nosaire
F. Giles
John Hoyt
John Fetout
Davenport
Iowa
Meat Market
Thos. Cann
Jacob Frank
Exchange
Geneseo, Illinois
Howdray & Loved
Corrod
Ric
Perjar
Co. M. Harper
W. M. Merriman
Sethal
W.m.merriman Genearo
Par ‘Tet
Et Minnesota Title Insurance and Trust Co
Maple City Roller Mills
Ill
Farmers National Bank
L. Warzawan
HR D. Boren
N.C. Gmsek
N.o.howanp
C Dursnan
C Brown
P S.sohnabele
H.heewar H.srows
Morocco
Ates
Eacy
Ofeiea Neon Othe
Iti
Borg
Memdletown
Perry Davis
St Genescoes
Pert Ee
Council
A. Ashington
Aee
A. Huown
Old Settlers
la Gripps
Clarke
C. H. Perkins
Milo
de Witt
J.E. Wright’s
Sherman
Superior
Wis
Wisconsin
Roseville
Burton Godfrey
Judge Godfrey
Kirkwood
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
Electric Bitters
Richter & CO
Warren Str
el Regatta
Detyne
D. Mewen & CO
Chancery Notice
Thomas C. Kerns
Mary Duchimen
William B. Duchimen
Elizabeth Lyndon
Caleb Lyndon
Caleb T Lyndon
Rufus Burr
Durr
Mary Peck
Daniel Peck
Fritz Norman
Court House
Patten
Dunram & Foster
Tate
Renry
Gustav KR Minerve
Emma Pobanz
Edward Popanz
Theresa Pobanz
Berman Pobanz
Charles Pobanz
Amelia Allen
Anerve
Edward Pobanz
Herman Pobanz
Amelia Alien
Dunham & Foster
Comp't's Solicitors
Carl F. Carlson
County of
Lllinois
Bain
Andrew J.carlson
F. H. McArthur
Lewis H. Ball
Lewis H. Bal
A. D
Jennie A. Ball
Brahma Chickers
Bert Walzes
Geneseo, Ilinois
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