Sketch of Uncle John Williams and early American life
A niece recounts the life of John Williams of Putnam and his family history from 1760s Ireland to 19th century America. The piece blends obituary details with Revolutionary era hardships, migrations, and the Williams lineage including descendants in Iowa, Idaho, Nebraska, and Illinois. It notes birth, marriage, children, wartime trials, and community stature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
Putnam
Mies
Kate Wooley
Iowa
OneleJohno
John Wilane
Irving
M. E
John’’-Wiliama
John Rodgers
M. E. Church of
Henry
Williams
Melinda Morgan
Bor
John Morgan
Thomas
Irving Simons
George
Alanson
Meliu
Morford
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Mru
Frances Brunt
Oak
Neb
Adaline Wildman
Mountain Hime
Idaho
Martha Ann Funson
Keota
Ma Gore
Hamilton
Dublin
Ireland
America
Philadelphia
Huree
John Ham
Ebhe
Wetherbee
Altho
Awith
Francesa Hunter
William Hunter Williams
Putnam, Ill
M.A. Wooley
Henry, Ill
James Hunter Williame
Belvidere
Thomas Williane
Wedding at Red Stock Farm Unites Miss Marion Young and Alfred Timayenis
Mrs Anna Burt Jenks and Mrs EE Young hosted a grand wedding at Red Stock Farm Orange Massachusetts as Miss Marion Young wed Alfred Timayenis of Holyoke. The ceremony occurred at 8 30 p m in the front parlor beneath an evergreen arch with ushers Carl Chamberlain and John Wilde. A reception followed with gifts described as beautiful and costly. The couple plan to reside in Holyoke after a wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Collier
Congregational Church
Paul Temple
Uey Spencer
West Springfield
Nellie Wilber
Orange
Ted
Charlotte Messinger
Nelle Wilber
Luc Spencer
Wilber
New England
Anna Burt Jenks
EE. G. Young
Red Stock Farm
Mass
Barzilla Spencer
Gardner
Young
Marion Young
Alfred Thomas Timayenis
Holyoke
T. T. Timayenis
Carl Chamberlain
John Wilde
Springfield
Mies Pearl Dennis
Bessie Dennis
Alice Waite
Mies Willimette Thayer
Miss Ford
Mica Hunt
Mra Timagents
Two Little Women Rule Chicago Tax Board Fight
Samuel Parker recounts how Margaret Haley and Catherine Goggin, ex-school teachers, led a public battle against Chicago corporations by challenging assessments and the Board of Equalization. Their victory reduced unfair taxes, exposed corruption, and inspired calls for women to join voting booths and civic boards to curb graft and fund schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Haley
Catherine Goggin
Chicago
Corporations
Riqualiza
Lin
Constitution
Samuel Parker
Chamberlain's Pale Balm Cures Rheumatism Claim
A Northwood North Carolina resident named R Wheeler reports severe rheumatism in winter 1895 but says after a single bottle of Chamberlains Pale Balm the pain vanished from first use and he remained well, working steadily. the claim is advertised in The Republican with Dr Powell selling the balm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheele
Chamberlain
R. Wheeler
Northwood
N. C
Dr Powell
No clear difference in conditions of men reveals rich wealth harm
The writer argues that wealthy advantages are largely imaginary and that many poor men would not swap places with the rich if fully informed. When possessions grow so large as to enslave, a man becomes unfortunate, while effort and digestion illustrate different appetites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefell
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Hunter
Belfast
Germantown
Washington
Frances
Fanny
Thomas Williams
Camden
Wales
Ann Williams
Plymouth
England
New Jersey
Rex
Jad
Delaware
Washington Square
Cince
Jésus Christ
Uncle John
Andre Jole
Met
Death Valley
Kare Woorey
Baltimore
William
John
Nathan
Equire Jones
Steven Morrin
Oscar Sradford
Girard College
New
Putnam County
Reeves
Philadelhia
Hogaland
Guelo John
Republican
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