Reception for Miss Mary Boice Reflects Local Ties
A public reception at New Opera Hall in Henry honors Miss Mary Boice, longtime Henry public school teacher and prominent local figure. About 200 attendees, musical and literary program, and many former pupils from across states gathered to show esteem for her. The event featured speeches by F S Potter and a varied program, with attendees including professors Hessler and Dunlap and numerous former students from Chicago to Nebraska.
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Mary Boice
New ‘Opera Hall
Henry
Our City
Fannie
Mary
Highlands
Potter
Pearl
Joe Heath
Patsy
Bonnie Emerick
Anna Culter
Anne Birdling
Jehnne
Chicago
Clarionet
Wilbur Moon
Boice
Boyd
Ruggles
Joliet
Law
Lacon
Southard
Nebraska
Moses
Minneapolis
Worley
Richard L. Reed
Anne Woelzer
Mildred Allen
Gertie (Motter
Hewitt Stella Motter
Kit Colligan
Nellie Her
Nellie
Albertson
Ruggles of
Elsie L
Helper
Clarkce
L Heath
Charles Motter
Minnie Fom
Kline
Lydia (Orr) Boyd
Mattie L
Orr Mra Lea
Kirchman
Stringer
Ollie Kirchman
Clara Bleater
Lila
Heath
Osbon
Bolalia
Hulben
Elle-Riley
Etta Grawbarg
Marion Locke
Anna Carter
Frank Vogelsang
Mante
Johnson
Holmes Geo J Stubbles
Thiel
Patrick Green
Ed Merdian
Amelia (Bickerman
Merdian
Wilbur G-Moon
Arthur Smith
Theodore Disosway
Daniel Horrom
Pearl Heath
Lenora Camery
Edna Motter
Jennie Autchins
Bruce FP Williams
Clark
Merchan
Clara Hu
Allie (Broaddus) Clark
Champaign
Big Bend Reunion Delights Lacon with Soldier Welcome
The Big Bend Reunion in Lacon drew 166 veterans and 6000 to 10000 spectators over four days. City officials hosted with tents and meals, daily parades, speakers Gen O W Pavey Col Clements Gen John G Black Hon J W Graff and Lem Wiley bugle calls. Fort Lacon bombardment finale featured fireworks and cannon bells and a grand crowd praised the event as a success.
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Big Bend
Lacon
Lenz
DePue
O. W. Pavey
Mt Vernon
Col. Clements
John G. Black
J. W. Graff
Lem Wiley
Fort Lacon
Tae
Family Dispute Ends With Court Ruling In Whitefield
In Whitefield Thelia Chaddock and Mrs Clara Smith, sisters, clashed over a debt tied to Chaddock’s property. Samuel Smith, son of Mrs Smith, and another man entered the premises leading to a trespass suit. Samuel Smith was fined 85 and costs for trespass. Mrs Chaddock and her husband faced assault claims, but Justice Stever ruled no case. Walter Miles and his mother later settled amicably.
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Thelia Chaddock
Clara Smith
Whitefield
Chaddock
Samuel Smith
Smith
Justice Stever
Henry
Stever
Walter Miles
Loss for Nunda as Calhoun Heads to Henry Schools
Prof Wm Calhoun retires from three years of service in Nunda public schools to take a superintendent post in Henry Illinois with his mother and siblings Emma and Harry. The move ends a era of growth and praised dedication, and Nunda’s educational and social circles note the loss while Henry gains a appreciated leader.
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Henry
Nunda
Ill
Wm Calhoun
Emma
Harry
Calhoun
Nanda
Miss Olive Ramsey Delivers 22 Tax Library Books
The Aug 9 1897 delivery by Olive Ramsey totals 22 books funded by a basket social. One additional book donated by a friend of children is noted. E.B. Mills signs as Clerk. Also mentions Minonk youths at a union in Lacon and Bob Fort aiding with shelter and quilts. Prof Chas Dunlap visits from Kansas State University.
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Horewett, Inn
Olive Ramsey
E.B. Mills
Chas Dunlap
Kansas State University
Geo Motter
Henry W Ruggles Funeral Amid Remembrance Of Arts
Henry W Rug gles a lifelong printer artist and community member died at 67 after long illness. Born Cincinnati June 11 1830 he lived in Henry Illinois where he helped found local papers and earned respect for honesty industry and gentleness. He leaves a wife Delia Woodward and two surviving sons Leon and Charles. Funeral Monday at Congregational church with Rev Geo Lloyd officiating.
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Mir Ruggles
Cincinnati
Edwardsville
Robert
St.Louis
Henry
Henry Courier
Henry Republican
Walter
Delia Woodward
Charles H
Leon
Frank
Juliet Fairchild
Ruggles
Congregational Church
Geo Lloyd
Mr Ruggles
Rollin Mallory
Alvie Drake
Wm Bennet
John Conley
Miss Locke
J. H. Jones
H. J. Adams
W. W. Heath
David
Robert McDonough
G. M. Locke
Charles H. Ruggles
Pha
Joliet
Corbus
Mra
R. H. Ruggles
Mark Ruggles
The
Sun-Bulletin
Mendotta
Henry Fairchild
Grand Rapids
Leon Ruggles
Le-To-Be
Mix
Matpovills
Kansas
Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted at Powell’s Drug Store
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds consumption and lung ailments as safe reliable and money back guaranteed. It warns against substitutes by dealers and notes regular sizes 50c and 1.00 available at Dr Powell’s drug store.
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Dr King
Dr Powell’s Drug Store
Try Aliens Foot-Ease for swollen tired feet
An ad promotes Alien's Foot-Ease powder to cool and soothe swollen feet and tight shoes. It claims relief from smarting skin, corns, callouses, and general foot pain, with comfort for walking and a free sample offer. Sold by druggists and stores.
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Kuilmer
Republican
Dr Kilmer & Co
Binghamton,n. Y
Ilolagists
Suitaise Atores
Padres
Allen
Olmstead
Wheat Market Soars as European Demand Lifts Chicago Prices
The Chicago market reports September wheat at a dollar a bushel after a 16 cent weekly rise. Cash wheat reached 81 while the September option neared 99 1/4 cents, with experts predicting further gains amid European shortages and strong demand from millers and exporters.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Schwarz
Duarpee-& - Co
Board of Trade
Europe
Beerbohm
Real Estate Transfers From Region Listings
Real estate transfers list multiple quit claims and warranty deeds. Names include Elvira Hoyle James Powers Fred A Kaatz A G Clemens Robert Cinnamon William Marshall Lawrence W Broaddus Josephine Helm Clara Beckwith Albert Beckwith Sidney Ketcham Daniel Ketcham Lee Roy Judd Samuel F Wilson Geo Sanwald Anns Ganwald William Kent Nathl Griawold George Bickerman Robt Hunter John Lilly Jas Sparling Joseph Bradley N L Griswold and others across Varna Whitefield Steuben Bonnington Wenona and Ratland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvira Hoyle
James M Powers
Henry
Fred A Kaatz
A G Clemens
Varna
Robert Cinnamon
Willam Marshall
Ruland
Lawrence W Broaddus
Josephine Helm
Anton
Lyte Aoe Wite
Reenlea
Saratore
Roberts
Wm Kent Et al
Griawold
Amis
Steuben
Heoore Bickerman
Robt Hanter
John Lilly
Ann Lilly
Bonnington
Aniekor
Jas P Sparling
Jas Dunbar
Joseph Bradley
Steven
N L Griswold
Healing liniment and travel notes from Henry Illinois
An ad lists a healing liniment for wounds and burns as a cure all. A Henry Illinois family heads to Omaha with Mr Turney to occupy a ready home. A note mentions Chamberlain's remedy for colic and diarrhea and recalls Mrs Allie Clark of Champaign at a reception with Mrs Fred Merdian.
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W. J. Thomas
Henry
Turney
Omaha
Chamberlain
Totter
Allie (Broaddas) Clark
Champaign
Clark
Pines
Fred Merdian
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