Madame Jones dies after long illness at 81
Mrs Margaret Jones died at her Henry home on Friday night after a three day illness. She was 81 years old, mother of C R and T L Jones of Henry and grandmother of J Lloyd Jones of Bradford. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Henry with Rev R L Campbell, and burying at Saratoga. She was a devout churchwoman, famed for reading, flowers, and family devotion. Her life spanned Wales to Illinois with deep religious faith and a long record of service.
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Margaret Jones
Henry
C. R
T. L. Jones
J. Lloyd Jones
Bradford
W.T. Law
G. G. Guyer
Pasadena
Cal
Robert D. Clarke
Peoria
Virginia Keeley
Philadelphia
Susan M. Davis
Margaret Davis
Dianerfyl
Montgomeryshire
North Wales
Richard
Robert
Thomas
Waverly
Ohio
Edward Jones
Florence
Pike County
Illinois River
Clarence
John Henry
Edward Davis
Charles Richard
Lacon
Jones
Jabez Fisher & Co
Thomas Louis
Robert Davis
Edward
Carroll Street
C. R. Jones
St John’s Episcopal Church
John Barrett
Madame
Mrs Jones
Madame Jones
Champaign
Henry High School
Congregational Church
Geneseo, Til
Jesus Christ
McAfee
Presbyterian Church of
Phenix
Presbyterian Church
R. L. Campbell
Harman
Israel
Mars
Nain
Lazarus
Jesus
Christ
H. F. Andrews
J. M. Powers
Saratoga Township
John Monier
Messrs
Wm Duke
CG. E. Smith
L. M. Lincoln
J’. L. Jones
Samuel Clift
H. J. Gregory
Ers
Melvin
Ennis
Ainsle
Sandy
Perry
Magnolia
M. E. Church
Mystic River
M. E
J. T. Bliss
Lostant
Bergstead
Rose Alexander
Taylor
Beatrice Massie
Bessie Otto
Elmer Phillips
Delbert Phillips
R. W. Spencer
Barbour
Charles Aukland
Schacht
Mrs. Jennie Monier Hosfield Dead at 40 in Arizona
Jennie Monier Hosfield born March 21 1862 in Saratoga township Marshall County Iowa died April 10 1902 in Phenix Arizona from tuberculosis of the tubes after a two year illness. She married David Hosfield March 4 1884 in Saratoga township. Survived by husband and three children J Farrell Anna V and D Eugene and by her siblings Avon and two others.
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David Hosfield
Jennie Monier Hosfield
John
Ellen Farrell Monier
Saratoga Township
Marshall County
Phenix
Arizona
David §. Hosfield
J. Farrell
Anna V
D. Eugene
MRS WILLIAM BRENN ANNOUNCES FAMILY HISTORY
Anna Dakin born James town Ohio May 28 1859. She moved to Illinois at age three with parents, lived in Magnolia then on a Magnolia farm. Aug 9 1882 she married William Bronn and they had four children Perlie Ernest Anna Mae and Gladys Emilie. She leaves her mother Matilda Dakin and four brothers.
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William Brenn
Anna Dakin
Jamestown
Ohio
Ilinois
Magnolia
William Bronn
Perlie
Ernest
Anna Mae
Gladys Emilie
Matilda Dakin
Yellowstone Park Views Lecture At Henry Presbyterian
A program in Henry features a slide show and lecture on Yellowstone National Park led by Rev R L Campbell tomorrow night. The presentation uses colored views projected on a 12 foot screen with explanatory remarks. General admission 15 cents and children 10 cents.
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Yellowstone National Park
Uncle Sam
Europe
Henry
Presbyterian Church
R. L. Campbell
Campbell
Henry and
Board Elects Secretary and Committee Members
The old board met to close the year and adjourn sine die. The new board organized with L. M. Lincoln presiding. Charles Doherty was chosen secretary for a second year and committees were set: Education J A Williams, Charles Doherty, J A Swem. Finance A G Humphrey, J P Sparling, Theodore Bickerman. Building Theodore Bickerman, J P Sparling, A G Humphrey. Visiting Charles Doherty, J A Swem, J A Williams. Legal blanks for sale at this office.
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J. A. Williams
Charles Doherty
J. A. Swem
Vfinance
A. G. Humphrey
J. P. Sparling
Theodore Bickerman
Pioneering River Navigation and Bridges in Illinois History
Samuel Parker recalls how river traffic evolved from pre railroad days to the rise of La Salle and Utica, detailing how a 7-foot channel, bridges and dam proposals shaped river navigation. He notes the Peoria wagon bridge, the Illinois Central draw, and clashes between steamboat interests and railway expansion.
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Illinois
Samuel Parker
Peoria Daily Star
Illnois River
Illinois and Michigan Canal
la Salle
Peru
Ottawa
Marseilles
Utica
Utter Disuetude
LaSalle
Peoria
Illinois Central
Sino Central Company
Wyoming
Bridgeport
Amazonia
P. Devitney
Rock Island
Chicago
Miserable diseases of dispepsia and liver blamed
The piece claims most Americans suffer dispepsia and liver complaint with sour stomach headaches and digestive issues. It promotes August Flower for 7 cents noting two doses relieve symptoms and sale at Dr Powell's. Green's Special Almanac advertised.
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United States
Fitch's Laundry Ad Promises Special Attention to All Work
Fitch's Laundry invites customers to give their business with special attention to all classes of laundry work dyeing and cleaning. Schaefer is agent and telephone 120 listed for inquiries.
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Fitch
Schaefer
Presbyterian church notes and upcoming local events
The article lists activities at the Presbyterian and other churches in Henry including a May 7 church party, a 10 cent Friday lecture for Sunday school scholars, and sermons by Rev Thomas Martin of LaPrairie and Rev L G Landenberger. It notes a C E B meeting led by J A Williams, plans for a county SS convention in June, and Methodist services on April 27 with Roy Tullis preaching in the morning and evening.
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Yellow Stone National Park
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Sunday School
James Harrison
Henry
Thomas Martin
LaPrairie
L. G. Landenberger
C. EB
J. A. Williams
Tom
Williams
Methodist Episcopal Church
Roy Tullis
America
Putnam Co W C T U County Institute in McNabb Hall
Putnam County WCTU to hold a two day county institute at Zeigler's ball in McNabb on April 28 and 29 starting at 2 PM. Local workers with state and district presidents plus Rev Oscar Schacht and Hawthorn will present papers. Gold medal contest Monday evening. Tuesday features Miss Marie C. Brehm, state president. Committee chair L E B Wilson.
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Marie C. Brehm
L. Eb, Wilson
Electric Bitters and malaria cure touted by ad copy
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria symptoms and typhoid prevention while promoting Dr Powell's City drug store. It cites testimonials from John Charleston of Byesville and mentions other remedies and a post-check currency investigation to Haste.
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Virginia
John Charleston
Byesville
Dr Powell
Treasury
Post Office Departments
Secretary of the Treasury
House Committee On
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Mortuary Record
Henry High School Alumni Association
Ennie Hosfield
Jennie Hosfield
H. H. S. Alumni Association
Elise H. Helper
Gertrude Bickerman
Beulah Nicholson
New Jerusalem Temple
Hell
Robert L. Campbell
ST. Johns Church
St John’s
R. M. Lawrenson
Nashotah
Wisconsin
St Matthew's
Hankow
China
James A. Ingles
Yangtsze Valley
Shanghai
Corea
Tokyo
Kyoto
St Paul’s Church
Graves
Ingle
Frederick
All Saints
Episcopal High School
University of Virginia
Alexandria Seminary
Church Notes
Ballard
Dr. Powell
Icity
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