Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at the Bell Farm
A 25 year marriage celebration for Mr and Mrs Williams drew about 60 guests to the Bell grandparents home at Lone Tree. Neighbors from near and far joined the surprise event with music, recitations, and a feast. Gifts of silverware were presented as Mr and Mrs Williams shared thanks and well wishes before a late visit to their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. William of
Putnam
John Bell
Ne Tree
Baker
Presbyterian Church of Envy
Papa
Mamma
Williame
Me‘Koon
Lone Tree
God
Williams
Institute
Ed Sparling
Pet Bagley
Mary Botce
Mre Williams
Gardner
Myrtle
Meta
Archie Williams
T. J. Williams
J. Rogers
Mra McKeon
Ifrank Bell
Sadie Powell
Irvin Williams
Mary
Abetraont
MelXoon
Bell
Woman's Club program features William the Silent study
Clara B. Waughop chairs a Monday session with 26 members and two guests as Miss Kellogg presents a vivid portrait of William the Silent, exploring his deeds, character, and role in Dutch history, followed by readings on Waterloo and Elocution. Adjournment set for December 28 at Mrs W Dewey's. The Farm Institute notes call for strong attendance and orderly sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara B. Waughop
Department of Literature
Woman’s Club
Mra IE. E. Jones
Mra Waughop
Jennie Watkins
Spartand
William of
Nassau
Prince of
Orange
Delft
Olive Wood
Waterloo
Franc B Wisikés
Mre Ciertrude Baye
Napoleon
Wellinetob
Blucher
Wellington
Walter Scott
Cecil Deck
Edna Powers Monler
Lord Byron
Waughop
W.W Dewey
Laversa
Farm Institute
Centralilinois
Thea
Institute
Matrimonial unions in Hopewell honor Nellie Martin and James Sparling
On Wednesday evening in Hopewell township the marriage of Nellie H Martin daughter of Mrs Ellen J Martin and James Albert Sparling of Putnam was solemnized by Rev D C Martin. The couple received congratulations and a wedding supper. Nellie is described as a winsome daughter and the groom as a capable rural mail carrier. The wedding was marked by cheer and best wishes from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Martin
Hopewell Township
Nellie H Martin
Martin
James Albert Sparling
Putnam
D. C. Martin
M. E
Ellen J. Martin
John Sparling
Henry
Ballard's Horebound Syrup Endorsed by Wisconsin Druggist
Henry C. Stearns of Shullsburg Wisconsin praises Ballard's Horebound Syrup for quick relief of hoarse and croupy coughs with difficult breathing. He notes steady repeat sales and recommends the remedy, priced at 25c 50c and 100c at Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Henry C. Stearns
Shullsbureg
Wis
Dr Powell
Fittcrafts Leave Henry for Oak Park Chicago
C B Fittcraft and family announce their departure from Henry to Oak Park Chicago. He will rejoin his father’s life insurance publishing work and promote Mutual Benefit Life Insurance. They thank friends for a pleasant stay and note L R Phillips will handle local office matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Fittcraft
Henry
Oak Park
Chicago
Lilinoia
L. R. Phillips
New Fears
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Pereaon
UB CB Furrerarr
Clean Your Walks and Show Public Spirit
A call to neighbors to clear snow from sidewalks after storms. The text urges residents to shovel thoroughly to protect passersby and boost community morale, noting the positive reactions of others and the pride felt by those who act. It emphasizes personal responsibility and social courtesy in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Pest
Putnam County Farmers Institute Session Highlights
Putnam county Farmers Institute continues in Putnam with strong attendance. Highlights include Miss Winship instrumental pieces and Rev D C Martin and J Howard Williams addressing historical farming clubs and rural education. Dr David Felmy of State Normal University gives talk on new demands in education. St Marys convent school in Wenona dedicated. insurance case favoring Lottie Wetzel clarified. railway mail clerks recruitment noted as farmers enter civil service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam Co
Farmers’ Institute
Farmers’ Institute of
Putnam County
Putnam
Miss Winship
D. C. Martin
J. Howard Williams
Farmers’ Clubs
Grange
Parmera
Mttle
H. K. Smith
Oade
Smallesr
J.O. Wineship
Gardner Williams
Alice Cary Waterman
Waterman
Henry
David Felmy
State Normal University of Normal
Felmy
Granville
Miss Wetzel
St Mary’s New Convent
Wenona
Spalding
Deau Wilden V G
I'r Bhan C. M
Catharine Meehan
St Mary’s Parish
J.J. Smith
ita_oeoods
Anhool
F. B DeVault
Belle Plain Township
Masters
Tim
B. Harper
Marshall County
Bureau County
Fasvett
LaMoille
E. P. Wusnett
Norwood Colorado Co stock price rise and plans
The Norwood-Colorado Co raises stock to 30 cents a share starting January 1 1904 and urges rapid purchase at the old price. A December 7 1903 letter from superintendent F C Sterrett notes promising work as mineral extraction proceeds and ore body indicators. Ed Sterrett Henry Illinois J F Leavitt advertise manpower and ice harvest prep as Mud Lake ice thickness exceeds 10 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood-Colorado Co
F. C. Bterrett
Geometice
A.J. Ironmonger
Sterrett
Henry
Illinois
J.F. Leavitt
Mud Lake
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by W V Man
A Virginia man Gu ey G. W. Atkinson praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as an effective stomach remedy. The advertisement claims the product digests all foods and strengthens digestion. Separately, railroads Big Four and Rock Island launch a campaign against freight car robbers active for months, stealing thousands in goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guey G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Big Four
Rock Island
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Dr Armstrong
A promotional note extols a cough remedy claimed to act instantly at the cough source It says the medicine relieves cough croup and flu without stomach upset and aids lung oxygenation It credits Dr Armstrong of Delia Texas with endorsement and says the product is carried by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Delia
Texas
Christmas gifts: subscrib to the Weekly Republican
The Henry Republican notes that subscriptions to the paper make highly valued gifts for friends or relatives who once lived in the area. A full weekly newspaper account keeps them connected to daily local life, with many gifts sent annually as receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repubican
Henry
View
Henry Republican
Pain Balm Sale Claim Text Fragments
A fragment describes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as better than a plaster or Cain Balm for relief of pain in the back and joints. It notes sale by Dr Powell and mentions dampened flannel as a binding method for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Cain
Powell
Church Notes Preview Local Christmas Week Services
The column outlines church events across several denominations including M. E. and Christian churches. It notes a December 30 concert social at the M. E. church, baptismal services next Sunday, sermon themes on The Angelic Message and A wrong Posture, and Sylvester Sparling’s singing. Membership welcomes for Prof and Mrs Henry Tapper, plus various parish activities, Ember Days observances, and a unique Christmas program at the M K church. It mentions meetings by the Ladies Aid Society and Presbyterian Woman’s group and describes innovative Christmas activities across churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Green
The
Christian Church
Sylvester Sparling
Buoday
Henry Tapper
Tetter
M.eb
Christian Sunday School
Ladles Ald Society
M. EF
McCown
Stever Gorter
St John’s Episcopal Church
L. G. Landenberger
New Church House of Worship
Mra Mason
Byria
M. Kieburch
Keller
Owapa
Salvation Army Christmas baskets aid to thousands in need
The article notes the Salvation Army plans to deliver baskets with Christmas dinners for five to thousands of needy homes. It urges donations via charity boxes in stores and to the Chicago address A909 Brute St. It also mentions a watch sale by Thacker & Ben and personal notes about Joseph Tronmonger the railroad collector and conductors on the Wabash system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balvation Army
Army
United States
Thacker & Ben
Henry
Joseph Tronmonger
Caunal Joney
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Lebanon
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Rys
J. EB
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J. Water ‘Cott & Co
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Wmurphy
Saratoga
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