Memories of the Old Seminary Reminiscences at the old seminary
A long reminiscence by a former student from Henry recalls school days at the old seminary led by Profs Kuepper and Corte Sunny. He describes bachelor life near the seminary, curious girls, and humorous tales about their housekeeping and holiday feasts with friends like George Knepper, Sam Dennison, and Charley Davis and Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wloyd
Henry
Old Seminary
Charleys
Davis
George
Bachelors’ Hall
Charley Davis
Charley Jones
Haoless
Charley Ines
Dennison
Sam
Gwan
Gripantres
Tae Bachaelore
Crow Creek Memories Of A Schooldays Past
J A Lloyd recalls visits to friends in Dixon ILL during the early 1900s. He fondly describes gatherings at the Blood and Dennis homes, rabbit tracks meals, music like Crow Creek March, and reflections on aging, memory, and the paths of old schoolmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Jos Blood
Frank
al Dennis
Guisver
Crow Creek
Hattie
Nette
J. A. Lloyd. Dixon
Itt
Remedy Proves Relief for Colic and Diarrhoea
The notice urges taking Chamberlain's Colic Cholerine and Diarrhoea Remedy to avoid physician costs, claiming a dose relieves a patient before a doctor arrives and that it has never failed in severe cases. It lists local sellers and promotes preparedness for sudden illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Powells City Drug, Store
Henry, Hi
Wall safety cafe plea sparks local letter
Datton Street resident in Waen Tess requests wall safety measures and medical aid with Dr Rimes for consumption. He mentions oats, Greek and Greek letters, and a brewing day, noting uncertain conditions and a need for wall support in a high upland city.
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Gamston
Hiat
Bigher Uplands
TL Wy
Goadine
Datton St
Waen
Tess
Rimes Neo
Keezer
David Swain Steamboat To Enter Excursion Service
The David Swain, a new steamboat built by Percy and Verne Swain, will join excursion service on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. The 135 foot vessel features ample decks, modern safety gear, and oscillating compound engines, debuting with a run from Peoria to Henry and a Weslyan Epworth League reception.
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Fat
wRrig Ywars
Mississippi River
Nimois River
Lilinois River
David Swain
Peoria
Peoria Sunday Journal
Mesara
Percey
Verne Swain
Fred Swain
DM. Swain Marine Engine Works
Stillwater Mann
Cme Iter
Floating Palace
Liberty Street
Henry
Epworth League
Wesley M .E Church
Big Bend Reunion At Rutland Village Aug 21 to 24 1806
A veterans reunion notice for La Salle Woodford and Marshal counties invites war veterans and families to Rutland Village August 21 22 23 and 24 1806 with lodging in the park and an entertainment program. Comrades Alfred Matteer and Joseph B Albert signed the card. A local resident notes the absence of lightning rods in new houses and mocks the old rod agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland Village
Amg
la Salle
Woodford
Marshal
Rutland
Alfred Matteer
Com
Joseph B Albert
Adjt
Beem Coo
Voters Name County Officers and Central Committee
The article lists candidates for county clerk treasurer and sheriff and outlines their backgrounds. It notes E J Pritchard for county superintendent of schools and Harrison J Gregory for sheriff with biographical details. It also records the newly named republican county central committee members by township from Franklin’s adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keies
Marshall County
Varna
Washburn
Harrison J Gregory
Henry
Peoria County
Kickapoo
Whitefield
Henrys Township
Our
New County Centrol
Franklin
Republican County Central Committee
Saratoga
Worth Dixon
E Griffin
Ed B Smith
Evans
M. Turner
Bennington
E. Hatten
Frank Shipley
Belle Plain
Charles Justis
Richland
H T Ireland
Lacon
B. W Wright
la Prairie
W S Root Hopewell
Jerry Trone
Roberts
N. J
Oldest residents noted in Granville and county
Granville records highlight L. D Gunn born 1834 as oldest county resident, with W. M Laughlin close behind after 76 years in Putnam. Obituary notes Prof 4. H Thompson of the US Geological Survey dies in Washington at 67, former Hennepin school principal. Henry Schulee dies at Granville home after brief illness. Civil War veteran laid to rest in Granville Cemetery.
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Hennepin
Granville
L. D
Beacon
H. Thompson
United States Geological Survey
Washington
Major Powell
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Thompson
Hennepin Schools
Henry Schulee
Chase N Tyler
Orrie Faiartzell
Quincy
Henmepia
Mourning notices printed with family cards and envelopes
In this office the paper lists mourning cards and envelopes for a family, indicating formal notices of bereavement. The fragment confirms the presence of mourning stationery and related items among the listings.
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Ama Fameral
Ofica
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Defiance
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Wyoming
Melers
MecAlpin's
Chicago
G. R. Mae‘Clyment
Hiram P Mallory
Parker, Kas
Willard Mallary
Mrr. Mallary
Kaneas
Zenfor
Bae
Sylvanus Mallary
James Werg
Eric
Lawn Ridge
Merritt
Wits
Petersboro
Cher
Folie
Ninsouxi
Duane
Chisare
Grralt- The-Tive
Big Bend
Eosnry
Wai
Priipaw
Fhrevirsiday
Haars
Tiskiwa
Benry UN
Lacon Va
Pearis
Tediwa
Pegtin
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Reinbegk
Iowa
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Gap
Leanix
Thles Company
Interna Vwanange
AI Aran
Magnolia
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