Franklin enters race for Legislative Representative seat
County attorney J. H. Franklin announces his candidacy for the Legislature. He is described as an intelligent lawyer and would be a leading spirit in Springfield. Unofficial word says State Senator Fort will not seek re nomination, likely opening the field with candidates from Livingston and other counties for the lower house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Franklin
Springfield
Franklin
Tis
Fort
Senate
Livingston
County
Woodford
Marshall
Putnam
General Assembly
Fort Named as Possible Non Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
The text suggests Hon. Robert B Fort as a potential non candidate for lieutenant governor. It notes his reputation in politics and that the 16th District could favor him if he signals interest and might merit nomination if named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Fort
16Th
Pumer of Wenona Nominated for Marshall County Assembly
In this column the article endorses Mr AL Pumer of Wenona as a candidate for Representative to the General Assembly from Marshall County. It notes his years as Evans township supervisor, chairmanship of the board, leadership of Republicans on the board, public spirit, and farming stature. It urges Republicans to back him as a capable, influential legislator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Pumer
Wenona
General Assembly
Marshall County
Lurver
Evans Township
Turner
Bowlers and Rollers contest at Henry Bowling Alley
A bowling match between the Stars and High Rollers at Henry Bowling Alley ended with the State winning by 80 pins. Scores show Stars 784, High Rollers 671, and Lucky Strikes 759. Henry team members Gregory Berrett Smith Monahan led a close team effort.
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Henry Bowling Alley
Stars Ve
J. Gresser
Thowpron
L. Gregory
R. Cog
EB. Berrett
W. Monahan
A. Smith
Stars
Tiskilwa
Geneseo
Princeton
Bradford
Buda
Sheffield
Henry
Gregory
Berrett
Arthur Smith
Vail
Monahane
Wwent
Lacon
Tacon
Avay
Mortuary Record for Mark Gregory
Mark Gregory died at 8:30 Tuesday evening at age 68, two months shy of 69. He was born in Auglade County and lived in Marshall and Henry townships, a farmer and highway commissioner, longtime Odd Fellow, survived by widow Nellie Goodrich and two sons from first marriage. Funeral at his Main Street home Friday at 10 A M with Rev W H Mason officiating.
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Mark Gregory
Blark Gregory
Mr Gregory
Dir Gregory
Auglaze County
Harrison Gregory
Peoria County
Ill
Marshall County
Gregory Krassined
Jennie Lee
Nellie Goodrich
Marshall-lodge
Grand Lodge
Main Street
W. H. Mason
Mrs Ellen Dorsey Remembered As Local Matriarch
Ellen Day Dorsey aged about 88 born in County Limerick Ireland married Timothy Dorsey and immigrated to America in 1849. The family moved from Pennsylvania to Illinois and settled in Henry then Putnam. She raised four children after her husband died and was honored by a funeral at St Joseph church with pastor Rev Fr Knurlery and many relatives attending from Chicago Berland Nebraska Peoria Lacon and other towns.
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Ellen Dorsey
Uen
Israel
Piery
Ellen Day
County Limerick
Ireland
Timothy Dorsey
Edil
America
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Putonam
Henry
Dorsey
Catherine
Ellen
Wm Gannon
Chicago
Margaret
Lot Sullivan
Bertland
Nebraska
Mra Dorsey
Amule
St Joseph’s Catholic Church
Fr Knnlery
J. H. Willams
Wai Kum
John Barry
James Hartley
Thomas Ganders
Wm Wallace
Katie
Sullivan
Missea
Corine
William Gannon
B. Jones
Jennie Smith
Sisea Bara Bullivan
Peoria
Ellen McGill
Lacon
Mrs Katherine Frasier Obituary Reveals Life Of Penfield Native
Katherine Melluda Morgan Frasier, born March 4 1866 in Putnam county, grew up in Michigan and Indiana. She taught at Nappanee and Henry public schools, married Frank Frasier in 1896, leaves husband and a five-year-old daughter, funeral in Penfield.
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Frank Frasier
Bolver Morgan
Penfisid
Mich
Katherine Frasier
Estey Singer
Daisy Morgan
Boee
Milas Dalay
Nappanee High School
Mia Singer
Katherine Melluda
Boliver
Ana Inez
Young) Morgan
Senachwins Township
Putnam County
Affle Creek
Wesleyan University
Bloomington
Belog
Henry Public School
Penfield
Mrs May Campbell of Marion dies after long illness
Mrs May Shrig Campbell age 87 wife of Rev Robert L Campbell pastor of the First Presbyterian church Marion Iowa died at home January 25 1904 after a lingering illness. She organized Bible study at Grand Ridge Illinois and was a devoted churchwoman leaving behind husband two sons Robert and Charles and many friends. Funeral services were held in Marion January 26 and remains were brought to Wooster for interment.
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R. L. Campbell
May Shrig Campbell
Robert L. Campbell
First Presbyterian Church
Marion Town
Wooster
A Gamma
St James
Byinog
Song
Robert
Charles
Grand Ridge, Ill
Ada
Presbyterian
Mariow
Iowa
Frank F. Broltz
Ottumwa
Hilecher
Winton
B. McCormick
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Obituaries and Death Notices From Illinois and Michigan
Emma J Colby born Granville Putnam County May 1857 died at St Josephs Retreat Michigan December 29 1908. She taught under New West then left in 1892 to marry I A Tuttle of Philadelphia who died in 1908. Remains moved to Woodmere Detroit after illness to be near brother Arable Colby. Mra Henry Byatt died January 23 at Tonica aged 72 widow of Henry Byatt with four sons and five daughters. G O Predrick D D G M of Cathlothe District Deputy Grand Master of Masonic orders died in night. respected by Illinois lodge. Dr W W Dean learns of sister Miss Jo Dean Tremont Tremont county. funeral attended by doctor and wife.
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Emma J. Colby
Granvile
Putnam County
St Joseph's Retreat
Michigan
Woodmere Cemetery
Detroit
Mich
Henry Byatt
Tonica
Henry
G. O Predrick
Catlhicothe
Illinois
W. W. Dean
Jo Dean
Tremont
Tazewell County
Faumily
Lacon
Life In Kentucky as Described by Charley Bilas
A satirical depiction of Kentucky life from Charley Bilas of the Hillaboro News. The piece contrasts violent imagery of shootings and gun culture with a tongue in cheek jab at regional stereotypes, ending with a preference for Illinois.
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Kentucky
Charley Bilas
The
Hillaboro News
Old Kentucky
Linois
A Mother's Recommendation and Local Wedding Notice
A Mrs J A Moore of North Star Michigan praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup. A Monday marriage in Lacon unites Chauncey Peters of Whitefield and Miss Edna Ransom daughter of Ben FE Ransom with many well wishers predicting a happy future.
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J. A. Moore
North Star
Mich
Aaleby
Dr Powell
Chauncey Peters
Whitefield
Edna
Ben FE. Ransom
Lacon
Chauncey
Lyceum Evening Delayed by Cold Yields Strong Turnout
Severe cold postponed the Lyceum event from Tuesday to Wednesday. A fine program drew more attendees than expected and notable debaters were identified among Juniors and Seniors. The next debate theme was set on United States canal control at Panama with Freshmen and Sophomores presenting positions.
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Lyceum
Hovors
Mervin Harrison
Joniogg
Lorine Elliston
United States
Panama
Mayme Balloweg
Virgil Vale
Jesse Daniéle
Geary Stibgen
Joe Jones
Bart Kays
Mise Moffitt
Miss Motter
Lyle Humphrey
Dr King's New Discovery Advertised By Powell
A Melbourne Florida reader recalls a near death from consumption and credits Dr King's New Discovery for recovery after a free trial bottle offer. The ad claims the medicine cures throat and lung diseases and is priced at 60 cents and 1.00 with trial bottles free.
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A. Haggite
Melbourne
Fla
Hopewell Notes On Local Life And Scribal Quips
The item blends gossip and local happenings from Hopewell with comments on residents Ludwig and others. It mentions a planned two story business building at the crossroad area, a new elevator addition, grain buyer I. W. Fehring shipping 12 000 bushels of corn, a social at John Carlson's with about 80 to 40 attendees, and Fairbanks shipping a carload of hogs from Held.
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Ludwig
I. W. Fehring
Mipvonk
Henry
Lacon
John Carlson
Fred S
Goover
Fred
Goozer
Leap year party at Arispie hosts 16 youths and prizes
Last Friday evening an assembly of 16 young people gathered at the-hosbristensens with contests and prizes for winners and losers. John Carlson Ig visited Augustana College in Rock Island Sunday with C. Nelson and George Nordstrom. Carl Johnson, recently patient at Augustana hospital in Chicago, is expected home soon.
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Rock Island
Spring Valley
Kickers
Mil Christenson
Carl Johnson
Augustana Hospital
Chicago
Little Early Risers Liver Health Boost
An advertisement touts Dewitts Little Early Risers as a cleanser and liver aid. The pills claim to strengthen the liver and rebuild tissues without causing griping, promising satisfactory results and availability at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewittt
Candidate Declares Candidacy for State Representative
A local notice states JU BRANKLIN announces candidacy for State Representative from the Sixteenth Senatorial District. The declaration is subject to Republican voters and the Twentieth County Convention's decision. The missive requests publication in The Republican to inform readers of the candidacy.
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Republican
Repub- Mean
Ju, Branklin
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