Dam controversy over river dams splits local papers
The Chillicothe Bulletin and Henry and Lacon papers clash over dams on the river. Editors defend dams at Henry while accusing rivals of envy and bias, arguing navigation supports local commerce, farming, and competition with Peoria.
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Henry. Ry
Bacon Journal
Henry
Lacon
Chillicothe
Paaria
Peoria
Joss
The
Journal
Dam
Jock
Prohibition County Convention Nominates Putnam Officials
Prohibitionists of Putnam county met at the courthouse in Hennepin on July 25 to organize and nominate a county ticket. W A Brubaker state organizer called the session to order with Rev W H Chandler praying. W A Brubaker secretary and Rev Ward elected temporary chairman. Nominated county officers included Oliver Wilson for county judge L E Skeel treasurer Rev W J Ward superintendent of schools Oliver Mills sheriff W I Mills clerk. W I Mills elected chairman of the county Prohibition party. Duke Fannie Griffith chosen as Lee Read. An evening meeting featured Brubaker of Peoria delivering a strong address on party principles and several converts pledged to support the ticket this fall.
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Prohibition County
Prohibitioniats
Putnam County
Court Lousé
Hennepin
W. A. Brubaker
W. H
Schoola
W. J.ward
Olver Milla
W. Iu. Mills
WL. Mills
Prohibition’ Party
Duke Fannie Griffith
Lee Raed
Nifsi
W.A. Brubaker
Peoria
Poly
Prohibition
Saloon crackdowns in Henry and Lacon spark county court cases
Residents report dusty roads as Henry and Lacon face saloon conflicts with Rev. Campbell asserting liquor sales on Sundays. Warnings sworn against six saloon keepers trigger county court hearings set for August 18, with witnesses subpoenaed and gambling charges filed.
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Henry
Lacon
Liacon
Saya
Lacon Journal
R. L Campbell
Watercott’s-big -Store
Cannah, Jones
Democrat
Robert L. Campbell
Lacan Democrat
Eraona
City Council Adjourns Regular Meeting August 11 1902
City council convened at city hall with Mayor Humphrey and aldermen Green Broaddus Bickerman Smith Camp Yaeger present. A motion to pay counsel 260 for condemnation costs passed. Meeting adjourned to August 21. Hodge home fire causes several hundred dollars damage. Firefighters credited for work. $60 presented to the crew.
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Cit
City Hall
Humphrey
Green
Broaddus
Bickerman
Smith
Camp
Yaeger
A. G. Humphrey
Fred
J. W. H. Hodge
Venona
Hodge
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts a kidney and bladder remedy named New Great South American Kidney Cure. It claims rapid relief from pain, backache, and urinary retention for both men and women, sold by J. E. Powell and B. A. Powell, druggists.
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J. E
Gist
Fire Insurance Ad and Local Notices in Keota
Fire insurance agents offer low rates on dwelling risks from several first class companies. Community news notes a death in Keota Town and a funeral in Putnam, with family condolences and religious services. Local residents visit relatives, discuss farming water wells, and share social updates from the Swanzey farm area.
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J J. H. Jones
Henry
County delegates chosen at Princeton convention
Thomas Runnells Daniel Anderson Albert McKeon and David Wright attended the county convention at Princeton and were named delegates. Anderson relatives entertain cousins from Iowa and Virginia this week. Bertha Matson spent Saturday in Putnam visiting J. H. Name. social was a success but cool for cream.
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Tiskilwa
Bradford
Ifoe
Thomas Runnells
Daniel Anderson
Albert McKeon
David Wright
Princeton
Anderson
Lou Anderson
Wm Brown
Iowa
O. Brown
Virginia
Forts Six Seat Car Party Sparks Local Interest
State Senator K B Fort drew attention in the quiet village with a six seat automobile trip. Guests Blanch Hancock Effile McClary, private secretary Miner Owens, and a colored driver traveled through Varna Lacon and Spring Valley meeting locals. The outing impressed residents and sparked talk of Fort's wealth and generosity.
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K.B. Fort
Blanch
Hancock
Effile McClary
Miner Owens
Bpring Valley
Harry Holder
Momence
James Kennedy
Chicago
Nally
Nettie McGarvey
Lacon
Lewis Brown
Fitch's Laundry Ad Promises Prompt Pickup and Delivery
When it is well done it is done at Fitch's Laundry. Dyeing and cleaning by Schaefer Agent. They will call for and deliver laundry to any part of the city. Telephone 120.
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FITCH
Schaefer
Ciy
Fitch's
Whitefield Corners Tragic Hay Load Accident
Henry Funston of Lawa fell from a hay load last Thursday fracturing his skull and dying from brain concussion after the pail was dropped during a drink handoff. Funeral attendance included Mr and Mrs Tindsey Anderson and Fannie Mofiit. J N Henkins, operating a Ryan threshing machine, suffered a severe arm injury and was sent home for care. Local minister will miss preaching next Sunday due to camping, with Sunday school and Epworth League as usual. A Chicago boy staying at Mr Ryan’s badly cut his hand in a hay ope pulley. Dr Patch treated the injuries.
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Whitefield Corners
Henry Funston
Lawa
Lone Tree
Tindsey Anderson
Fannie Mofiit
Fannie
Mr Anderson
J. N. Henkins
Sparland
Putnam
Oakill
Epworth
Chicago
Abram. Schurtz
H. Morroe
Oliver .Wight Poing
Patch
Canp Grove threshing outfit bought. locals aid group
Canp Grove reports purchasing a threshing outfit arrived Tuesday. James Murphy Samuel King James Campion led the purchase in Péorin with a long list of contributing locals including J. Fing King W-2 King HH, Blog, J. O'Brien and several Campion relatives. Monday visiting Duncan noted land damage from Spoon river overflow affecting 100 acres. M.E. church reopening delayed painting contractor, outsiders donated funds. Mattie Freeman and Clara Klein joined the church, and A Fouts moved near the hardware store. Grant School hires Henrietta Flint. Joseph Mahaney moved to Nebraska with goods aboard Tuesday.
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Canp Grove
Gether
James
Hennessey Bros
Campion Bros
Daniel O’brien
Fom
Gabbius-water Boy
M.E
Mra
Mattie Freeman
Clara Klein
Mra Freeman
Melrose Park
Chicago
M. E. Church
Klein
Saratoga
A. Fouts
Castleton
Townsend House
Grant Schoo
Henrietta, Flint
Toulon
Ie Joseph Mahaney
Nebraska
Putnam Mourns As Child Passes After Consumption
Tuesday morning August 2 an infant daughter of James Wherry died after a brief illness. Carrie Wherry, sister to the same fate, had died recently. Elder Wray conducted funeral services at the Christian church, with six girls from Lostas sunday school as pallbearers. Burial followed in Putnam cemetery. A cemetery improvement association meeting is set for August 16 at 7 pm. Mrs Henry Downey suffers neuralgia of the muscles.
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James Wherry
Carrie
Wray
Christian Church
Yalihg
Losta’s
Bessie Soper
Lettle Cook
Lou Stipp
Mary Williams
Enid
Elsie Garrel
Putnam Cemetery
Dore
Cemetery Improvement Association
Henry Downey
Local Notes From Dixon Duchness College Alumni
Completed study at Dixon Duchness college Griswold returns home Monday. Ice cream sociable at town hall poorly attended due to rain. Attendees at Princeton Institute Lark Bradshaw and Fannie Petti grew attend. Various visits: Theodore Conover Bradford at aunt Mrs Griswold, Mr and Mrs Daly near Putnam at Shimel’s, Sarah Bulleyment Henry with Milo relatives, Ida Hoffman Bradford with Mrs Griswold. A Wy Shriver’s Broadmoor building nearing completion. Geneseo visitor Mrs Pettegrew with Milo relatives. A birth Friday Aug 8, daughter to G Monier and wife. Griswold attended Pontiac races last week. Thomas Brown reported poorly.
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Studes
Dixon Duchness College
Ry Griswold
Town Hall
Lark Bradshaw
Fannie Pettigrew
Teachers Institute
Princeton
Theodore Conover
Bradford
C.H. Griswold
M. A. Daly
Near
Putnam
M. Shimel
Sarah Bulleyment
Henry
Milo
Ida Hoffman
C. H. Griswold
A. Wy. Shriver
Broadmoor
Pettegrew
Geneseo
G. Monier
Coh
Griswold
Pontiac
Thomas Brown
Caucus at Town Hall elects county convention delegates
Last Saturday's caucus at Town Hall chose delegates T H Runnells Daniel Anderson A McKeon and D Wright for the county convention in Princeton. Reports note upcoming free delivery and local activity including sales and visits. Mentioned are Mr Brown of Tiskilwa selling boxes, bridge contract let to Joliet company, and various residents visiting or working around Tiskilwa.
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Lon Tree
Town Hall
Princeton
T. H. Runnells
Daniel Anderson
A. McKeon
D. Wright
Richard Vail
John Dwyer
Henry Lucky Man
Luke Massie
Oliver Downey
Tom Harris
Mra J.H. Williams
Myrtle
Meta
Putnam
Sterritt
Mr May
Tiskilwa
Corbley Weight
McKee
Pleasant Photographer Claims Dyspepsia Cure
Photographer C C Harlan of Eaton Quebec says he suffered years of untold agony from indigestion until Electric Sitters relieved his misery. He calls them a godsend for stomach liver and kidney troubles and urges others to try them. Only 60 cents guaranteed at Dr Powell's City drug store.
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C. C. Harlan
Eaton, Q
Dr Powell's
City Drug Store
Big Bend Reunion Fare to Hennepin Trip Special
Big Bend Reunion at Hennepin from Aug 27 to 29 offers round trip tickets at one and one third fare. Tickets valid for outbound on Aug 21, 28, 29 and return by Aug 30 from I I T stations to Moronts. Passengers must exit at Moronts near Hennepin. Agent F B Kerns, McNabb Illinois.
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Big Bend
G. A. BR
Hennepin
Tils
Kerns
Agent
McNabb
Ills
Advertised Letter List at Henry Ill Post Office Aug 26 1902
Gremmred letters await pickup at the Henry Illinois post office with addressees including M Austin Jack L Beach Henry Ball A T Campbell Marshall College Robert Dan Nelce Halsted Miss Eliza Halsted Mra Mattie Laird Muss V More Laura Be Medric Misa Lulu Towle Mra Flora Towle. Will be sent to dead letter office August 26 1902 John Eline P M.
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Gremmred
Henry, Ill
M. Austin
Jack L. Beach
Henry Ball
A. T. Campbell
Marshall College
Robert Dan
Nelce Halsted
Eliza Halsted
Mattie Laird
Muss V. More
Laura BE. Medric
Misa Lulu Towle
Flora Towle
John Eline P. M
Just Look at Her Dr King's New Life Pils Ad
Advertisement boast for Dr King's New Life Pills claiming full body vigor and digestion benefit. The copy highlights a sprightly step and rosy complexion, urging readers to try the product at 25 cents in a city drug store.
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Dr King
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad for White Clothes
An advertisement urges shoppers to buy Beautiful Clear White Clothes with Red Cross Ball Blue. Describes a large 2 oz package marketed to grocers and appears in a period classifieds style.
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Red Cross
Prominent Kentucky Drug Firms Urge Herbine Supply
Physicians Yord and Sturgeon of Rocky Hill Station Ky report Dr G B Suigly requested Herbine for customers. They ordered three dozen in December and, impressed by results, duplicated big orders three times. They request another order and endorse Herbine for Dr G B Suigly. 60¢ per bottle at Dr Powell's City.
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Yord & Sturgeon
Rocky Hill Station
G. B. Suigly
G. B
Dr Powell's City Drug Store
Bees and hive yields in Rantoul Illinois 1902 note
A letter from George Burt & Son reports scant honey flowers due to rain in Rantoul July and August 1902. Bees stored about 80 pounds per hive, with some extra strong hives reaching 80 pounds. The writer urges bee men to bring their colonies for shared grazing and advises careful beekeeping.
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Rantoul
George Burt & Son
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