Blizzards Cause Cattle Losses and Tragic Deaths Across States
A string of tragedies and disruptions reported from Indiana to South Dakota includes thousands of cattle killed by a severe blizzard in the Indian Territory and a fatal shooting linked to unrequited love in Dundee Indiana. Other items note infant deaths in Linton and fires damaging property in Cincinnati and Bay City.
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Indian Territory
Joseph Coxell
Ora Brotherton
Dundee
Ind
Robert Wilkie
Linton
iThe National Board of Trade
She Oe
Washington
Fall
Peter Houser
Charles McQuister
Teckensaw
Evaneville
Hart‘teed
Ives
Cepper
Cincinnati
First National Bank of
Theodore Beard
Pennsylvania
van Emster
Bay City
van Emater
Theodore
Lyman County
Lee Wadiene Mo
Corbettas
Nevada
Rash
Wayne
Nebert
Ree
R' Hawkins
A -Works- Aering Masa
Jackson
Little Falls
N. It
Fred McIntosh
Ella
Louis Res
Foater
Florida
Fanos Boy
Colorado
Rothschilds
Lon
Powers Fair Store at 202-204 Edward St Aims Largest General Store
James M Powers proprietor has expanded into the adjoining rooms creating Powers Fair Store at 202 204 Edward St. The store showcases hardware granite ware cutlery tinware and wooden ware with a second story surplus stock. Prices marked plainly and cash only. The article notes a strong emphasis on variety and value attracting trade from Marshall County and beyond. The piece also covers a county Endeavor rally at the Christian church with leaders Miss Nettie Becher and Rev L K Long among speakers and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power
James’ M. Powers
Edward Bt
General Nations
Illinois
Peoria
Notion
Powers
Henry
Whitefield Corners Grange Notes And Ice Hopes
G W Snell discusses selling puds southward and sells ice for next summer. Mrs Addie Brokaw and Cousin Lou visit. Mrs Mohler and Thomas Rannells ill with la grippe. Snell ships a grocery wagon full of chickens to Henry for a chicken show. Grange hall hosts a recitation contest and oyster supper Tuesday with contestants from Henry, Bradford, Putnam, Tiskilwa. Admission free, supper 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Corners
G. W. Snell
Harry Bellament
Addie Brokaw
Louth
G Bussnell
Mohler
Lagrippe
Thomas Rannells
Harry
Snell
Henry
Grange Hall
Bradford
Putnam
Tiskilwa
City Council Proceedings Henry Illinois February 1 1897
Regular meeting of the city council in the council chamber Henry Illinois on February 1 1897. Present Mayor O A Campy Aldermen Paskell Heim Absent Tal id Bickerman. Minutes read and approved. Bills read and ordered paid. City treasurer's report for Jan 1 to Feb 1 1897 accepted. vouchers destroyed. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chen
The
Henry
Ill
O. A. Campy
Paskell
Heim
Tal Id Bickerman
Eagleaton
Pane Krenz
City Treas
Frank Osbon
JR Paskell
Arnae
Sparling
Bromley
Gilpina
Illinois Valley Association
Ald. Adkinson
Ald Fromme
Ald
Adkinson
Ald Frommel
Hess, Crotty & Williams
Ald Paskell
Ford & Wimner
Frommel
A. Camur
Franz Uszon
Olty
Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad Claims Rheumatism Cure
Mrs Hamilton of Cambridge Lil says Ballard's Snow Liniment cured her rheumatism after she could not raise her hand. Chas Handley of Lay & Lyman in Kewanee Illinois endorses it, stating it cured him. It claims to heal inflammation wounds sores sprains and related ailments and is sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Hamilton
Cambridge
Chas. Handley
Lay & Lyman
Kewanee
Powell
Death of Dr Robert Bishop in Lockport New York
Dr Robert Bishop died after paralysis at Lockport New York leaving a widow and two sons. He was brother in law to merchant E J Hutchins and longtime physician and Steam eater Co manager. A past accident in Henry left Bishop family memories as three others drowned when a skiff overturned during a river outing with Rev O Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Bishop
Lockport
N. Y
E. J. Hutchins
Henry
O. Thompson
Dr King’s New Discovery Restores Life for Two Ills Victims
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had Consumption and hopeless odds but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. Mr Thos Eggers of San Francisco had a dreadful cold nearing Consumption and after one bottle was cured in two weeks. Trial bottles available at Dr Peres Ding Store with regular sizes 50c and 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Thomas
Junction City
Ill
Hennepin Notes Include Visits and Local Events
Hennepin reports guests including Dors Haines of Bureau and Lida Tares, with Alice Seaton visiting and Ida Seaton recovering from grippe. Locals attended a Granville talk by the Tennesseeans. ice harvests finished. Weeka Bros. and others employed 40 teams to store harvest. A Union Grove burial marks Linus B Skeel’s passing. A Modern Woodmen meeting in Springfield sent J W Leech Jr. home. A Grand Opera house minstrel show featured home talent and a cast including Washington Logan Magdalene Alexander and James Hamilton Alexander.
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Dors Haines
Bureau
Lida Tares
Alice Seaton
Willard Studgvin
Ida Seaton
John P. Church
Chicago
Jasper Cecil
Granville
A. T. Parvisnoe
Dr. McCormick
Quincy I Phelps
Sheriff Downey
Putnam
Quincy
Weeka Bros
McAnany
Sclaff & Burney
Hennepin
Henry
Linus B.skeel
Gibson City
Union Grove
Fox
Putnam County
L. £.Skeel
Theity
Jao W. Leech Jr
Springfield
J. W
Mike
Obituary Notice for Anna Krens A19 in Local News
The passing of Anna Krens at age 19 is reported with mourning for her as an only child. The funeral is set for this afternoon at 2 30 at St Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev P J Gerhardy officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Krens
Weil
Frank Krenz
Golden Streets
Ayer
Hearthstone
St Mary’s Catholic Church
P. J. Gerhardy
Death Notice of Mrs Levi M Durflinger
Anne M Farrow Durflinger born February 1 1846 near Ottawa Illinois died at home on North Street Henry Illinois after 17 day illness heart disease aged 50 years 11 months 28 days funeral held at 2 pm Saturday Rev David McLeish officiating pallbearers listed burial at Henry cemetery
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Levi M. Durflinger
Anne M. Farrow Durflinger
Ottawa
Ill
David Farrow
la Salle County
Henry
North Street
Joseph J. Frances
John Morgan
W. H. Francis
Lovi M. Darflinger
David McLeish
D. H. Oakley
I. W. Camery
J. R. Newman
Solomon Darby
Frank Fyffe
Terrence Monahan
Henry Cemetery
Watson
Keller
Putnam Cemetery
Ernst Wilhelm Schroter An Early German Immigrant Remembered
Ernst Wilhelm Schroter born April 29 1821 in Mulhauzen Preussen led a life across Tonawanda New York Quincy Illinois and Henry Illinois arriving in 1861 with wife Caroline Schaulin. He endured widowhood after her death July 11 1876 and raised five children who died in infancy. Schroter, a hard working tradesman, built a modest home and was remembered as upright and kind by neighbors and local children. He lived 36 years in Henry and was known for his flowers each spring.
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Schroter
Ernst Wilhelm Schroter
Mulhauzen
Preussen
Saxon
Germany
Tonawanda
New York
Quincy
Illinois
Henry
Caroline Schreter Geboren Schaulin
Artisheim Bassel Lautschaft
Switzerland
Multiyear livestock sale and local obituaries in Illinois
An auction notice invites bidders for breeding stallions brood mares and valuable sheep with emphasis on prize winners and favorable terms. Separate items report the death of Milo pioneer Mrs Nevitt at about 78 with detailed family survivors and funeral arrangements in Henry and Milo. The obituary honors her long life and faith. Also included is a funeral tribute to Dr Watson aged 78 with scripture and hymns noted.
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Cas
Senate
Sherman
Ana Dim
House
Deai
Chandler CN. H
Stewart
William 8Orman
Grosvenor
Altgeld
Minois
Columbia
Miu
Frank
Georgia
William H. Alason
Mié
Military Academy
Latiantioz& Pacific Railroad
Messrs
Era
Vermont
Barrett
Maschusetts
America
Lynth
Burgess Bros
Wenona
Ill
A. P. Childs & Son
Funeral service for late parish member held at home
The deceased, a Lutheran church member in declining health, was honored in a Sunday service led by Rev P K Hammond at the residence. Scripture selections and tributes filled the program, with flowers on the casket and a male quartet performing. Burial followed at Henry cemetery. pallbearers included Elias Herr and others. A Joliet brother expresses thanks for kindness and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
P. K. Hammond
Elias Herr
A. V. Goltra
R. N. Lee
George Mield
Dr B W Watson of Putnam Dies Suddenly
Dr B W Watson of Putnam died on Saturday January 23 1997 from apoplexy after an ordinary day. He practiced medicine for over 50 years with wide state reach and was survived by four children and five grandchildren. The story notes his multiple marriages including a last wife Mrs Johnson of Putnam and his wish of reuniting with friends on the other shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Watson
Putnam
Dr Watson
Dankard
Keene County
Ancona
Watson
Ahega
Washburn
South
Dakota
Johnson
Death of D D Chrisman of Milo Illinois
D D Chrisman born July 25 1824 in Berkley county West Virginia died January 27 1897 at Milo in Bureau county Illinois after long illness He leaves a wife four children and a large circle of friends He professed Method ist faith and was buried January 30 1897 in Milo cemetery Funeral conducted by Rev J B Dille and Rev W H Clark His son Frank resides in Yates City and siblings live at Bradford Jennie and Bila were with him at death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Bureau County
Ill
Dent
Henry
Ohio
Allen J. Nevitt
Henderson County
Brown
Chicago
Thomas
Daniel
Florissant
Col
G. T. Griswold
Griswold
Livingston County
Maria
Weldman
Pueblo
Maria Griswold
Daniel Stainbrook
Chrisman
Berkley County
West Virginia
Illinois
Yates City
Knox County
Elizabeth Caywood
Frank
Laura Latterette
Bradford
Jennie
Bila
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ray J. Kent
Lfe
J.B. Dille
Peoria
W. H. Clark
J. B. Diltez
The Fair Skater Glides Amidst a Snowy Mishap
A vivid fragment describes a young woman skating with confidence in a fashionable costume. A sudden mishap occurs as a figure becomes entangled in the ice, causing a fall and a moment of surprise and amusement for onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alry A
Grevitasion
Myne
Hiram Jenks Stars in Offame Guards at New Operas House
Downey performing as Hiram Jenks in Offame Guards at New Operas House next Saturday evening February 6. Local audiences encouraged to attend. show promises humor and lively stagecraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haan Rahall Downey
Hiram Jenks
Offame
New Operas House
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Pi, Bei Republiens
Moi
Thor
Ao Eee
Eeee
Congressional
Marshall County
Nettie Becher
O. B
Clark
Clara Williams Henry
L. K. Long
Congregational Church of
Lacon
Christian Endeavor
George Lloyd
E. K. Norton
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Chullicothe
Lloyd
CO. E
Christ
May Broaddus
Enit
Weilona
Oxford
Mra
Elizabeth Nevitt
Heaven
Hood
Ald Digeson
Hood & Co
Lowell
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