Henry township bible society annual meeting report and local notices
The Henry township Bible Society met at the Christian church Sunday evening with services led by Elder Howe and prayers by W Woolley. J Jones chaired pro tem. minutes read. 20 bibles sold. canvassing reports given. new officers elected. next meeting set for March 1893 at Congregational church. Also notes on Knights Templar Denver convocation and local travel gossip involving residents Mr John Kline, Dr Zoller, and others, plus miscellaneous health and regional society updates.
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Henry Township Bible Society
Greenland
Howe
W. Woolley
Jones
Moodey
H. Vogelsang
J. A. Williams
G. M. Locke
G. 0. Griswold
Geo. Wield
Harrison
B. C.vail
Merritt
Cora Merritt
Union
Bessie Williams
Quinn
8. L. Case
J. 4. Jones
J. H. Perry
J. ©. Moodey
W. B. Deck
Lst
Hitler Howe
Roy Woolley
American Bible Society
Rey Woolley
Adam Clarke
Congregational Church
Denver
Knights Templar
Henry City
John Kline
Zoller
Peoria
Rockies
Yellowstone Park
Laocon
State Commission of Claims
Springfield
Seasion
S. Potter
Sttendanos
Oda Boott
Princeton
Scott
Bédtt S
House Erected for George Hutchins in East Lacon
A new house is being erected for George Hutchins in the east part of the city. The Marshall County Democratic Convention has been called for Friday. Audra W. E. Cook recently suffered another asthmatic attack but is on the mend. Lizzie Quinn lies at death's door in St Joseph hospital, Chicago. A.C., principal of Walbur public school, fled to Texas with a wife and two children. he deserts a wife and child in Washburn and is a bigamist. The courthouse painting contract was awarded to Merritt Dugan as the lowest bid among six bids ranging from 232 to 376 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Quinn
St Joseph Hospital
Chicago
James
A.C
Walburs
Tex
Washburn
Sparland Notes and Local Happenings
Sparland updates report visits from Mrs J B McClusky and Mrs Zimmerman. Rev W P Pearce resigns to pursue evangelistic work. Louis Timmons visits from Peoria. Prof McClusky returns from Colorado evangelist work. J J Cotton dies in Atlantic Iowa. missionaries Misses Bonham and Pratt speak at Baptist church. Frank A Barr unveils new sign. family tallness noted among clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
J. B. McClusky
Zimmerman
Eureka
Louis Timmons
Peoria
McClusky
Colorado
W. P. Pearce
George Riddell
Harry J
J.epsin
Chicago
Milwaukee
Tesmer Campbell
J. J. Cotton
Atlantic
Iowa
Baptist Church
Indian Territory
Bonham
Pratt
Frank A. Barr
John Astler
Frank
Whitefield Corners Community Notes Brighten Local Life
Whitefield Corners reports Mrs Homer Swift remains unwell. Theodore Barker rents Roger Phelps farm and Phelps may move to Princeton. Miss Florence Fountain plans to attend Abingdon Normal School in two weeks. A vestibule and balfry contract for the M. E. church at the corners has been let. The Willing Workers host an ice cream social with music and attractions on Wednesday evening August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
Homer Swift
Spencer Ketchum
Wm Dorgan
Keeley Institute
Welf
Grate Hull
Loda
N Runnells
George Barker
Theodore Barker
Roger Phelp
Phelps
Princeton
Special clothing sale offers 125 pair pants and suits
Special sale notice announces 125 pair full weight pants marked to start early and invites shoppers to be among the first to choose from bargains in men and boys suits on Saturday.
News from La Prairie Centre a mixed village update
Mrs Ann Calder hosts her Iowa brother Mr Powell while local cases of whooping cough and cholera infantum affect Walter. Drowning of Ebbie Stowell worries residents. James Smith’s horse died from overheating. The orchestra drills continue and the small town store plans to close as new sellers arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Leigh
Cornell
Arthur
Rose Wilmot
Ebbie Stowell
Berkinhead
Boing
Peorg
Electric Bitters Esteemed Medicine for Stomach and Liver
A Leader introduces Electric Bitters as a best and pure medicine for stomach liver and kidneys. It claims to cure sick headache indigestion constipation and malaria and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by Dr Powell at 60 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Local Notes From Steuben and Surrounding Areas
Santa Petrie visits sister Mrs Racher in Steuben while Ben Russell gets a new roof. Alvin Leigh heads for the week Tuesday. Albert Wallins welcome a daughter. Alvin Gallup builds a new house. Gertrude Burson returns to Princeton after visiting relatives. Aunt Rebecca Hasselton recovers from an accident and goes to Chillicothe. Drake district directors repair the schoolhouse adding a new floor and roof for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Drake District
Hennepin Weekend News Snippets and Social Bits
Hennepin notes Patterson on sick list Monroe opens a bakery in Bureau Allen of Hennepin seen on streets last Tuesday Carpenters begin Odd Fellows hall work Rev Williams and son of Utica visited town Jones of Henry on business Carrie Burrows nee Stauffer of Arora visiting Hennepin Elder Boneyed preaches at M E church next Saturday and Sunday George Lanktree and children to visit Denver wedding canceled Detroit socialite wedding called off Local vardexmen visit calaboose rules and John Coleman jailed Saturday night then released.
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Hennepin
L. Patterson
A. Monroe
Bureau
Wm. Allen
Odd Fellows Hall
Rev. Williams and Son
Utica
R. D. Jones
Henry
Our Village
Carrie Burrows Nee Stauffer
Arora
Boneyed
M. E
George Lanktree
Denver
Col
Mineral Springs
Detroit
Marri
Calaboose
John Coleman
Johin
Putnam to Have Artesian Well and Dedicates Church
Elder J E Parker visits Keithsburg as community events unfold. The new M E church will be dedicated next Sunday August 7 with morning and evening services. Katie Soper receives a Mason Hamlin organ from her grandmother Mrs Chambers. Ladies Aid plans a lawn social at Elder J F Yamner's residence on Wednesday August 10. Helping Hand society fair Saturday August 18 with seasonal delicacies. Funds are being raised to furnish the new church and patronage is requested. Remember August 13.
Birthday Dinner and Threshing Talk From Oxbow
A note from Oxbow mentions threshing plans for next week and a birthday dinner for Mrs Martin King held last Sunday. It lists birthday gifts to Edna Perdew and notes Edna’s corrected age of 16, with numerous names and items given, including handkerchiefs perfume and other mementos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxbow
Martin King
Caledonia
Edna Perdew
Handkerchof
Birdie
Pluma Halley
Belle Norris
Mary Roth
Vina ‘Fomlinaon
Lena Dallenselfen
Lizzie Kline
Lona Hoth
Johnny Periewr
Willie Perdew
Hugh Cheanut
H O Halley
Decker
Walker
Henry
Jobon
M L Perdew
W J Hubertito
Edna
Ballard’s Ounce Syrup Promises Safe Cough Cure
An advertisement warns that a common cough can be dangerous if neglected and urges choosing a cough remedy free of opium and constipation. Ballard’s More Sound Syrup is promoted as harmless for children and able to cure coughs, colds, bronchitis, sore throat, asthma, whooping cough, and more, sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Powell
Local social notes and church meeting announce Magnolia area
Ruby Wilds of Henry hosts Lizzie Smalls tent while Cora John Golden of Lostant visits. Miss Hosher of Princeville stays with Cora Bliss as many locals attend a county lodge gathering. The Mineral Springs grounds host a Methodist basket meeting next Saturday. Ballard's Balm advertised as a universal remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Ruby Wilds
Henry
Lizzie Smalls
Cora John Golden
Lostant
Mitchell
Port Moneveto
Thomas Paxson
Hennepin
Wm Roberts
Varna
Rge Lawrence
Galesburg
Mrs Ellis
Bertha Beckwith
Wenona
Tudie Massie
Miss Hosher
Prince
Quaker Lane Sports and Local Notices Parade
Saturday marks the finals start with first games. Local residents receive updates on social visits, civic events, and medical notices. Court actions include a venue change and sidewalk obstruction case, while community members attend horticultural meetings and farm activities.
St. Wood resident plans visit amid local notes
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a person named James M. and a Mr. Johnson with unclear roles. The text hints at a planned arrival or return and a financial amount around $000, but specifics are missing.
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Emma Wilson
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Dixon
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Kate Ryan
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Bloomington
Iw. G. Griffith
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F. BE
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BE. M. Price
Anna
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Maud Mills
Jim Wilson
A. F. Davis
Bilver Creek
Dr Powell Books
Rea
A. C. Becker
Tecumseh, Neb
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Tecumseh
Plowman
William Shipley
Evans Township
C. E. Rowley
Wasburn
Rowle
Sie Walercott
Alice Herschberger
Annawan
L. A
James M. Aoe
St. Wood
Hare
Mrs Johnson
Dino
McAbteon
Boesevevass
Oath
Ae C. Griewold & Co
Henr
R. C. Moilliams
Johnn Kline & Ct
James Stele
John Steele
Aok’s Cotton A
Fisher Block
Mich
Henry By
F. A. Powell
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Juseely
Yellowstone National Park
Wisconsin Central
Northern Pacific K. R
Runns Pullman
Wisconsin Central Line
Sin
Northwest
Umon
Jas. C. Pond
Ill
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Melick & Co
Davis
Guilin
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Gregory
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