Disastrous Nov 29 Fire Destroys Huntsville Businesses
The Huntsville fire leveled numerous business houses including Wheeler and Francis grocers and the old court house. No insurance coverage is noted. Local figures like W.H. Francia and James are mentioned amid a broader account of the disaster and ensuing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Aris
Wheeler ‘& Francis Grocers
Magnolia
Township
Béeb
Muilkman
Henry Moagland
Willams
Mr Mouberry
Howard
Lacon
Frank Peterman
Peterman
Letter from Oliver Wilson on Ship Subsidy Debate
Oliver Wilson writes to the Henry Republican advocating against government subsidy for foreign mail service. He urges clarifying the issue, supports improving mail service under a named budget, and predicts merchant marine growth without aid. He cites active shipyards and farmer support, urging pressure on Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Peoria
Til
Tribune
Congress
Oliver Wilson
Lone Tree Notes on Local Events and Marriages
A report from Lone Tree notes a suspected robbery leading to the marriage of Arthur Shamons and Dora Anderson on Tuesday at 11 o clock. The column mentions Henry Allen renting his farm, deaths of a father in ARG, and local visits and travel within Bureau County with plans for free rural routes countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wilson
Bureau
Sheffield County Farmers Institute
Arthur Shamons
Southern
Finois
Dora Anderson
Henry Allen
Cottage
Whuraday
Andrew Anderson
Corbly Wright
David Wright
Grubb
Kewanee
Bureau County
Mra Taliaferro
Mra
Wm Donovan
South Whitenot
Lone Tree Monay
Arthur Garver
Earl McKee
Wyanet
Real Estate Transfers and Probate Court Actions
Marshall County court records list transfers in Toluca Wenona and LaRose with multiple lots and names. Probate matters include guardianship reports, letters of guardianship granted, estate appraisements, and discharge orders for several estates, with remarks on minor details and small costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph H. Schumaker
William Berg
Jota
LaRose
Eila P. Bratelet
Frank J. Fischer
Wenona
W. K. Gillett
Miskiell
Toluca
Duffy Miskiell
Jacob Starkoski
Earl Smith
Lute Jackson
Wm.g
Carrithera
Benjamin -1
Jackson
Frank P. Kelly
Woman's Club Meeting Includes Prof Snow Talk
The Woman's Club met Monday afternoon at Mrs Ruth Wright's home. Evelyn Souse read a program note from Mr Lulu Nelson. Prof Snow spoke on Nature study in childhood. Ida Ketchum gave a paper on the value of natural science study. Clara Williams outlined Audubon plans as Beulah Nicholson shared about school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Woman Club
Ruth Wright
Evelyn
Brant
Ea Ose
Clara Williams
Audubon Committee
Anth
Beulah Nicholson
Ida L. Jones
Library Board
Alloo
Eary
Henry
Central
Texas
Triumipet Yius
Reece
Galveston
Houston
Mt Pat Ae
Luna E. Nelson
Katy
Advertised Letters Sent to Dead Letter Office 1902
Listed names include John Beanfan Anna Bennett J Dans James Foster A J Jordan B B Leake H Y Matthews Robert Montgomery John Wynn and Fred Yarter. Letters go to Dead Letter Office December 27 1902 per Postmaster John Kline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beanfan
Anna Bennett
J. Dans
James Foster
A. J. Jordan
B. B. Leake
H. Y. ‘Matthews
Robert. Montgomery
John Wynn
Fred ‘Yarter
John Kline
P. M
Obituary notices from a varied midwestern town column
The record lists multiple obituaries and death notices including Andrew Gresser loss in Bavaria Germany on November 2 with his age given as about 74, Samuel Marino long resident of Peoria and his death after a short illness, Uncle Jack Clawson born 1811 who died after years of family service, Mrs Yunka Stapp Holland born 1888 who died after long widowhood, and funeral details noting family survivors, church ties, and community involvement.
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Andrew Gresser
Germany
Gobr
Bavaria
Henry
Joseph A Greeser
City
Jastuy Rt. McKinney
Chicago
McKinney
Lacou
Waukegan
Fre Weir
Jane Roat
Jack
Allen County
Ohio
Elten Gregory
Whitefield
Mra Claweson
Clawson
Calvin
Grey
Philena Loomis
Scranton
Town
Louise-Bailey-utrd-bestie Eo. Clawson
Battle Creek
Michian
John H. Clawson
Kewanee
Ill
Calvin L. Clawson
Wahitteffeld
Ilinois
John Stapp
Yunka (Sment) Stapp
Ferward
Holland
America
Boston
Mr_Stapp
Henry Cemetery
Congregational Church
Mia Stapp
Abram
Mra Ete Mutton
R. Louis Mutton
Canton
John Sment
R. L. Campbell
Henry Cornet
Stapp
Senior meets Chauncey Hoar and Willard Anderson at Bureau
Chauncey Hoar sells furniture along the Rock Island line en route to eastern stations while Willard Anderson heads to Lawton Oklahoma to locate and join his brother in law Tim Wood in mattress manufacture. Dean notes two weeks of moderate temperatures ahead with a cold spell and possible long siege of low temperatures late December. Most northern states may see snow over the holidays. A Will Downeys drug store near distance was badly damaged by fire last Friday after closing hours. Losses include stock 3000 insured 1950 building 800, owned by Dr Schoeneshoefer also insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Hoar
Willard Anderson
Bureau
Chauncey
Rock Island
Anderson
Lawton
Oklahoma
Tim Wood
Foster
St Joseph
Schoenneshoefer
Examination of Teachers and certificates in the state
Superintendent office announces an examination for 4 3 teachers certificates in the state. Special values on piano sales and insurance services are advertised. The Pride of Heroes wartime soldiers are referenced, alongside Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best for wounds and burns with a money-back promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Hina
Powell's City
Gas extraction practice praised as painless operation feature
An advertisement style notice extols painless gas administration for extracting and dentistry like procedures. It mentions Bayne of Central, sale of electric lighted dwellings, a new six room house near Owen Allen, a dwelling near the German Catholic church, and a 80 acre prairie farm in Fillmore County Nebraska. Estate agent Jacob A. Melay lists farm stock grain and fruit sales in Bond and Fayette counties with size and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Allen
Fillesore Co
Nebraska
Jacob A.” Mella
Bond
Fayette
Jacob A. Melek Yeal
DeWitt's Early Risers and Society Resolutions Notice
The document advertises DeWitt's Early Risers for constipation and headaches and records a society resolution mourning the death of Mrs Margaret Adaline Scott. It notes the removal, condolence, and the plan to publish in the Henry Republican and send copies to the bereaved family, with committee members Elizabeth Young Mary J Newman and Margaret Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Howell
Margaret Adaliue Scott
Henry Republican
Elizabeth Young
Mary J Newmas
Margaret Smith
Deadly attack noted and remedies praised in local note
A fragment reports a deadly attack and a testimonial from M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana praising Dr King's New Life Pills for curing severe stomach issues and constipation. The note mentions Powell's City Drug Store as the source of the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Austin
Winchester
King
Powell
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Gresser Block
Henry, Ill
George—Burt
Re .Grancee
A. Bortwig
Lighers
Justice Courts
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W. H. Stever
Stever
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Salt
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Conte
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Lone Tree
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GG Cartas
Mortuary Record
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Peorli
Samuel Marino
Maribola Italian_orchestra
Italy
Syne Sity
Samuel Slarigo-Chirico
Castoria
Fiedler Shoe Store
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Henry Markets
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