End of Year Appeal From The Republican Patrons
In a December 24, 1806 issue the publisher asks subscribers to settle arrears to meet obligations. The note mentions many unread accounts and urges actions in December. An Arkansas vote for Jeff Davis is noted and Illinois roads set a one fare rate for travel to Springfield for Governor-elect Tanner's inauguration. Reverend M Long of Lacon distributed Sunday service cards. Clergymen are seen using cards similarly.
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Illinois
Springfield
Tanner
Austin P. Merrill
Bessie Townsend
J. Maud Chase
Oroville
Cal
Oroville Register
D.P. Merrell
Honcur
Southern Pacific
Wells “Fargo Cou Anies
Austin
Maro
Maroisah
Whistler
T. L. Jones
Anton
Mary Gresser
Near Clearreek
Keller
Francis
Mt Palatine Catholic Cemetery
Peru
Whiting
Lis Nalle Tater
McGuire
Henry
Chas Motter
Lacon
Motter
Thomas
Our Place
Gorty
Llnois
York
Howard Young
Otto Schuster
Scott
Woman's Literary Club
Savanna
Mia Anna
Burt) Jenke
Hennepin
G. G. Guyer
The
Melrose
Los Angeles
Guyer
Pheenix
Potter Farm
Republican
Statue to memory of Hon John A Logana to be unveiled
A statue honoring Hon John A Logana will be unveiled in Chicago on July 22, the anniversary of the Atlanta battle in which Gen Logan fought. The sculpture shows the general on horseback with his banner raised, sculpted in heroic size with spirited figures, to be placed at Washington Park.
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John A. Logana
Chicago
Atlanta
Logan
Washington Park
Christmas Day Praise for the Birth of Christ and Peace
A Christmas message exhorts global celebration of Jesus birth as the dawn of freedom and mercy. It extols the Christ as Master and Lord and urges hosannas, thanksgiving, gifts, and joyous remembrance across the earth and homes.
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Bethlehem
Donelderid
Jesus
God
Galilee
Judea
Riverside District Grange Elects Officers and Endorses Brigham
Riverside District Grange held its annual election at Henry hall on December 17. A resolution endorsed Hon. J. H. Brigham of Ohio for a Cabinet post as Secretary of Agriculture, with speeches by Archie Williams John Slaney and Oliver Wilson. The meeting also noted state Grange reports and planned premiums for the Marshall County Farmers Institute in Henry January 20–21.
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Riverside District Grange
Riverside District’ Grange
Order of Patrons of Husbandry
Duous
Major—McKinley
Grange
Canton
A. B. Wilson
State Grange
Brother Keady
Normal
Mildred
Patrons- Aid—Society
Patrons
National Manufacturing Association
Marshall County Farmers Institute
Henry
Mra
Miller
Evans Grange
Archie Williams
Elmer Quinn
Teachers Institute engages county educators in Marshall county
Last week intelligent young men and women from all parts of the county gathered for the Teachers Institute. The sessions focused on educational questions and methods for teaching Marshall county school children. The event proved instructional, with two able addresses from prominent state educators. A two day session summary appears on the fourth page.
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Marshall County
Valley Advocates Push River Control and Till provided Channel
Valley residents urge federal oversight of the Chicago river and the drainage channel to create a navigable waterway to Grafton on the Mississippi. Major Marshall estimates Illinois river improvement at 24 million dollars with the drainage channel nearing 30 million dollars.
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Chicago River
Tillnell
Grafton
Mississippi River
Marshall
United States
Illinois
Towpath Trolley Project Cancelled Between LaSalle and Joliet
The canal tow npath lease for an electric trolley railway between LaSalle and Joliet has been declared off amid governor and public sentiment. The Henry Republican editor wishes patrons a Merry Christmas and prosperity to readers and correspondents. Newspaper correspondents are busily writing about the Maccor murder scene and its aftermath.
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LaSalle
Joliet
Henry Republican
Marriage License Issued to Louis W Kirk and Adeline Calder
Louis W Kirk of Woodford County and Adeline Calder received a marriage license. The filing confirms both parties are legally eligible and the license was recorded by county authorities. The ceremony details were not disclosed in the notice.
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Louis W. Kirk, Woodford Co
Adeline Calder Journal
The Creation Lecture Series by Rev Thomas A King
Rev Thomas A King of Chicago will lecture at the New Church house beginning Sunday January 10 1897 and continue through the week. Lectures are free and open to all with daily topics covering Genesis creation days and spiritual interpretations including the dawn of light the firmament the luminaries of the soul and the Sabbath of Creation.
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Thomas A. King
New Church
Chicago
God
Leonard Studgvin Death Recalls Honorable Pioneer Life
Leonard Studgvin born 1825 in Fayette County Ohio died December 1 1896 at Henry Illinois aged 71 with 6 30 days survived by wife Abbie Mullen and nine children Calvin J Walter Edward Bertram Dollie Smith and others. The Toledo Ohio obituary notes his long industrious life his retirement to Henry and his wife s success as an example to youth.
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Leonard Studyvin
Leonard Studgvin
Fayette_county
Ohio
Henry
Ill
Dee
Springfeld
Leonard
Putnam County
Leonard Brudguin
Henry, LI
Studgvin
Abbie Mullen
Calvin J
H.c.heley
Walter
Clara Hunt
Edward
Bertram
Dollie Smith
Oliver W. Holmes
Toledo
Christmas Eve Festival Observances At Local Churches
Various churches announce Christmas Eve programs with trees and gift distribution. The M E congregation at New Opera Hall offers a cantata and two trees. New Church plans a child led program and presents. St Johns Episcopal holds a Thursday party in Dalouk with a tree. The brick church hosts a parents and friends event with gifts and exercises by children. Christian church presents Jacob's Ladder and a literary program with gifts for all children, gifts received at door afternoon. exercises begin 7:30 PM.
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M. E
New Opera Hall
St John's Epiacepel Church
Lyon & Healy Announces New Music From Chicago House
Lyon and Healy of Chicago unveils new music including Soroses Waltzes by Robert A. Kelser for two mandolins and guitar in three pieces. Also features With Thee words by George B Clark and music by Harry B Dillott. Ta Melodia easy piano or guitar accompaniment by Karl Dorn. 4 Love Song to Mary with words from the Atlanta Constitution and music by Annab.
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Lyon & Healy
Chicago
Muale House
Robert A. Kelser
George B. Clark
Harry
Dillott
Arl Dorn
Mary
Atlanta Constitution
Annab
Sound Liver Remedy Ad Claims Cure for Liver Ailments
An advertisement persuades readers that a "sound liver" prevents biliousness and related symptoms and promotes Herbine as a liver medicine. It asserts efficacy for liver and stomach disorders, noting a price and free trial dates at Dr Powell's.
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Dr Powell's
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