Local notices and ads mark a lively Whitefield issue
A jumble of notices covers sales, taxes, and events in Whitefield. Key items include a public sale Feb 21 by J. Reed, tax-collection updates, a list of local ads for groceries and goods, a lecture and theater mentions, a leap year code note, and community announcements from Dr Powell to Alex Hilb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
J. 5
Burt's
Bart's
A. V. Hutchins
Hadies
Charles Smith
Oods
Communications
J. C. Reed
Whitefield
Allerbanians
Drs. Powell
Teachers Institute
Theodore Blackman
Sparland
Roger T. Rowe
John Peck
Ellsworth
Viola Snider
Manuel Snider
Eliza W. Smith
Evans Township
Holland
Zinder
Peoria National Democrat
Denver House
Nicholson & Bruce
James Harrison
Cap
Josiah McCoy
Second Street
Mr. Shaw
Public School Question on Henry Township Tax Burden
A letter to Henry Township taxpayers rebuts proposed school centralization affecting districts 3 and 4. It argues against merging and doubled taxes, noting district 3 has 25 scholars, over half from Henry, and district 4 has few pupils. The writer emphasizes equal educational need for all four pupils and condemns shifting costs away from local families. It also criticizes knitting machine advocacy and adds social commentary on gender roles and sewing versus knitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Henry Township
Whitefield
Board of Trustees
Lieury Township
City of
Ruxaa
Stowe
Deacon Twitchell
Katy Scudder
Avxt Berry
Great Discovery for the Henry Republican
The Henry Republican claims a sensational find, jokingly announcing a secret behind women’s alleged degeneracy and long-sought explanations for women’s wrongs, in a satirical tone. The snippet hints at a provocative, humorous commentary rather than a factual report.
For The School Boys
A dated 1872 poem and postal notice urging boys to stay on the right path. It blends sentimental verses on childhood, duty, and faith with a list of uncalled letters at Henry post office including Benjamin TJ and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Benjamin TJ
Selle Marhall Millar Ky
Kila Nelson O
Hale Mary Mies Beece
Halder
Johnson P
Y Button Mariah King John Binith
Laura J A Warkex
Putnam County News and Gossip Highlights
A collage of local notes from Putnam County detailing weather, merchant arrivals, school praise, travel to Bureau and Hennepin towns, and community events. Mentions Capt Real’s Nebraska visit, Rev Wilson’s Monmouth visit, new stock for N Small, and area business shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durley
Burega
Eppy
Messrs, Ramacy & Jacobs
Messra, Deno & Jackson
Bureau House
Henry Illinois surpasses on river with new dam and bridge
A traveling correspondent notes Henry population 2500 with a first class college and a new wagon bridge of Howe truss over the Illinois. The dam recently completed supports spring canal navigation and water supply on the river as part of state projects. The Aeronaican praises Burt and the Paskell House while hinting at local figures and a solvable old puzzle for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Peoria Review
Illinois
Aeronaican
Burt
Paskell Itouse
Ife
L. Gs. Lehman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Local Department
Aleit
Lee
Nellie Birt
Alex. Hilb
Eckhart & Hilb
Main Street
Leason
George W. Snell
Peoria
Indianapolis, Bloomington & Western Railroad
Indianapolis
Cleaveland
Cincinnati
Washington
New York
Boston
Chicago
B& W. RR
W. G. Schneider & Co
John Morgan
Henry Republican
Ada
Fouth
Canaan
Happy Shore
Jesus
Dra. J. BE
F. A. Powell
Tareeegevens
Aurea
Wednesda
Donetis Wie
Loweat Po
Putnam County News
Hartenhower
Hennepin
Court House
Cnx
W. Adama
Geo. Hatz
Leech & Durley
P. B
Old Place
H. Gaylord
Jerry Ong
Magnolin
Ponting
Youchers Institute
Grinville
Mary Mangle
Magnolia
WaGatter
Isaac van Ilorn
Alex
McClure
Virginia
van Horn
Putnam County
BR. Va
Board of Supervisors
Bureau County
C. Everett
Henry Inl
Everett’s
Everett
Everett's
Eeverett’s
Vulcan Foundry
Cork
Edwards and Water Ats
Fleurys Wlinois
Pane Deconm
Vulcan Poundry and Machine Shop
Castinom
Attra
Businese
Grork
Thomas WO Ijouns
Touzm
Bra
Powell
Torsas
Ari Ianters
Be. O. Wanewoll
Marsslall County
Osrentt Court
Elizabeth Mowe
Frederick White
Wilemion White
Cate
Anid Court
Iacon
Marshall
Maraball
Minate
Market Street
Eala Street
Premileen
Joseph KR. Ong
Manter
Varrer & Porrea
Scholuroesd
C. Mynds
Milwaide Street
dMuesell
WM. Vallaner
Heury
Cole & Co
Elgin
Putnay
Bureau
Mark
Hewlydartern
Heory
Warhday
Birinena
Addreie
Joan Green
Newry
Dee
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