Horse theft near Spring Valley leads to arrest
A sorrel horse was stolen from Charles Devlin’s farm near Spring Valley during Sunday night. John Fliser confessed to stealing the horse and led authorities to its buyer, William Blackburn, before being jailed. Fliser, 26, Akron Ohio, rode the horse toward Chicago before being halted at Henry. The case heads to a Spring Valley hearing with potential Joliet time. A Chautauqua circle forms in town with members invited for a winter season.
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Charles Devlin
Spring Valley
John Hiser
Hicks
W. H. Williams
Hiser
Devin Farm
Motter
Chiago
Marshal Motter
Wm Blackburn
Henry
Fr Motter
John Fliser
Akron
Ohio
Putnam
Mat Scheuwmaker
Blackburn
Hey
Spring Alley
Princenh
Joliet
Chautauqua Magazine
Italy
Germany
du Four
Calhoun
J. P. Sparling
Sutton
Stella Motter
Bessie Ihelter
Chautauqua Literary and Scienfire Circle
Saa
Chautauqua
Bennettsville editor praises electric therapy in testimonial note
An item highlights editor S A Brown of Bennettsville praising Electric Bitters as a grand tonic after his wife suffered dyspepsia. The account claims four bottles cured her and endorses the remedy for appetite loss and stomach issues. A local drug store sale is noted.
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S. A. Brown
Bennettsville
Dr Powell’s
Lecture Course Returns to New Opera House Henry Ill
A local committee announces a renewed lecture course at the New Opera House in Henry Illinois. They seek public support to fund and secure performers, with first event tentatively set for September 24. Tickets priced to cover season access, with a promise money stays in the town until the course is completed.
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Henry
New Opera Hall
Lecturd
Peterman Bronx
Tory
Citlvena
In Memoriam Adna Jones A Year In Heaven
In memoriam for Adna Jones from St Joseph Missouri recalls a year in heaven for her and a year on earth for the family filled with longing. The piece speaks of guardian angel presence and visions of divine truth as heaven and earth blend in shared sorrow and blessing. May Jennie Devor
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Adna Jones
Heaven
Earth
Jennie Devor
St Joseph, Mo
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a remedy offered at Dr Powell's drugstore. Claimed to promptly ease pain in the left flank, kidneys, and back and relieve water retention in males and females. Aimed at quick relief and cure.
Doctor Forrest Reports Arkansas Rain Since April
Dr B E Forrest returns from a trip through Arkansas noting the last rain occurred in April and suggesting further implications for local weather and conditions.
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B.E. Forrest
Arkansas
Locals note visits and travel across towns
A string of social updates from La Rose to Bradford and Geneseo lists visits by James Reed, Nellie Miller, Lloyd Jones, Jennie McAleer, and others. Other items mention James Colligan’s return, George Travis and wife’s homecoming, and a run of illness, wrecks, and storms affecting farms and towns.
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James Reed
la Rose
Nellie Miller
Lloyd Jones
Bradford
Mra. R. Jones
Wm Kellogg
Actua
Ind
Jennie McAleer
Iowa
Joseph Peterman
Gay Wood
Geneseo
Helen Boomer
J. H. Perry
Piper City
Ouarga
Sutton
Geo L. Thacker
Wisconsin
W. Gehring
W. Riggs
Elda Riggs
Venona
Ancona
R. G. Shields
Lucy Mateer
Normal
L. M. Pingoin
Fred Dawson
George Travis
Decatur
McNabb
Mt Palatine
Epworth League To Serve Ice Cream At Park Band Concert
Notes from Peoria churches record plans for an ice cream and sherbet treat after the next band concert. Also noted are plans for Sunday services, Sunday school lessons on Abraham, and announcements from various churches including Central Christian, M E, Episcopal, and Catholic groups with excursions, sermons, and league meetings.
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Epworth League
Port Our
Abraham
Thomas Monier
Mary Clark
C. E
God
Central Christian Church of
Peoria
Henry
Fred Swain
Christian Church
Glen Oak Park
Peohe
C. J. O. Schacht
Magnolia
M. Im
Rev Schacht
M. FE
Ilder B. L. Wray
Chamberlain’s Tablets Sell-By For Stomach and Liver Relief
Common demand favors mild remedies and gentle cures. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are presented as a convenient, pleasant option. Sold by Dr J Ev and F A Owell.
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Chamberlain
J. Ev
F.A. Owell
Clarkson T Vail Funeral Held At Brother S Home
The funeral for Clarkson T. Vail was held at his brother Benjamin C. Vail's residence two miles north of town. Rev J B Morrow of Peoria led the service, praising Vail's virtues. A ladies quartet sang, and a large group attended. Interment followed at Fairy Cemetery.
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Clarkson T. Vail
Benjamin C. Vail
Tast
Vail
J.B. Morrow
Mesdames Vogelsang
Andrews
Burt
Locke
Mre
T. L. Jones
Death of Mrs Hayslip After Chenoa Train Wreck
Mrs Hayslip died in a hospital after the C and A wreck near Chenon. Born November 20 1844 in Putnam County Illinois she leaves husband Marten L Hayslip daughter Julia and son Harry with siblings in Ray Volo Petersburg and Henry Illinois The funeral was at the Presbyterian church in Chenoa with large attendance and interment in Chenoa Cemetery Her husband survived and was injured while the daughter Julia remained fighting illness in Kansas City and later returned to Chenoa.
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Samuel Maxwell
Moss Avenue
Peoria
Elizabeth Ray
Joseph Ray
Saratoga Township
West Virginia
Manalie d
Henry
Henry Cemetery
Mra Maxwell
Chenon
Times of July
Lstbh
Mo Hayslip
Hayslip
Calferpis
Hrayslip
Putnam County
Huldah R. Kimber
Marten L. Hayslip
Chenoa
Lessure
Julia
Harry
Ray, Volo
Petersburg
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