Illinois River Fish Study Catalogs Diverse Species
The Illinois State Laboratory of Natural History reports extensive studies on fish abundance distribution and migration in Illinois waters. Eighty species were found near Havana with catfishes suckers and sunfishes dominant. The lab has 68 tanks and 2827 jars of specimens and is creating colored plates for a comprehensive fish atlas.
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Age State University
Ininois State Laboratory of Natural History
Illinois
Illnois
Spoon River
Havana
Ilinvis
Laboraory
Dean Forbes
Installation ceremonies honor W R C and Sons of Veterans
A Denver published notice details installation of W R C leaders in Colorado Springs with Royal Olmsted installed as president for the year and J E Olmsted as sergeant at arms for the Sons of Veterans. Mrs Olmsted’s remarks praise charity and unity with comrades and friends.
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National Standard
Denver
Colorado
W.rc
Colorado Springs
Col
Royal Olmsted
Sons of Veterans
J.E. Olmsted
Olmsted
Circle Sisters
W. R.C
Captain Young
John Jony
Kit Carson
W. R
Gilory
Presbyterian and Catholic Services and Society Notes
The notes cover upcoming services at the Presbyterian church with Ida Turghes and Whittaker performing a duet and Whittaker leading song service. St Joseph's Catholic Church schedules Masses at 8 am and 10 am with vespers at 8 pm next Sunday. The Ladies Union of the New Church meets with Mr Bidwell Tuesday at 2 pm for needlework. Rev L L G Cadden outlines February sermons starting Sunday, with Robert Campbell's fourth Sunday sermon on life after death. Blizzard disruptions reduced attendance. snow was a foot deep and paths were uncleared. The Ladies Aid of the MBE Church elected Mrs Kue pap as president. Mrs Hildebrand is thanked for her prior tenure amid difficulties. The Aid approved resolutions for Mrs Jones's recovery and noted committee members Mae Disuawas and Mrs Becker Mae Disuawas Sec Pro Tem.
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Ida Turghes
Whittaker
Presbyterian Church
Bervices
St Joseph’s Catholic Cleurch
Ladies Union of the New Church
Bidwell
L L. G. Cadden
Joliet
Robert 1. Campbell
TT Whittaker
Vichured
Tullis
M.fe
Mme Rev Campbell
Hhs Church
M. BE. Shurch
Alex Brown
Mra Kueepap
Carrie Hildebrand
Hildebrand
Ran
Treasury
FE Jones
Mre Tullis
Mra Becker Mae Disuawas
Sec
Battles of Rock Island visits Lacon in old friends reunion
Morris Wo Battles of Rock Island spent hours in Lacon meeting old neighbors including J Law at Wescott's grocery. The two men, once close friends since 1868, recalled years past and renewed their acquaintance during Battles return to Chillicothe for the Westcott wedding.
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Morris Wo Battles
Lacon
Battles
Rock Island
Chillicothe
James Wescott
J Law
Wescott
Law
Mr Battles
Mr Gattlea
Tom Paul
Mr Law
Jim Law
Jimmie
Eland
T3ittles
Henry
Change in Instruction Earns Praise in S&L Republic Item
Clara-Charlie Spooner receives high marks for teaching riding technique, as Maud-Wes recalls prior methods. Louis Republic notes the positive tone and approval from the audience.
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Clara
Charlie Spooner
Maud
Wes
Gresser Obituary Born in Bavaria Died in Henry
Obituary for Anthony Gresser born March 10 1835 in Neustadt Bavaria Germany. Died January 31 1901 in Henry age 65 years 9 months 21 days. He came to America about age 20 and stayed in Putnam county for a time working for Leonard Studgvin and Lina Skeels before returning to his old home.
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Anthony Gresser
Gresser
Neustadt
Bavaria
Germany
Henry
America
Putnam County
Leonard Studgvin
Lina Skeels
Funeral of Anthony Gresser in Henry in Blizzard's Peak
Anthony Gresser emigrated to America and married Appolonia Ambs. He ran a restaurant near a bridge, built and rebuilt after a fire, sold, then housed the Henry Republican office in a two story brick building. He owned property and left a widow with children Katherine Mrs John Peterman Henry and Joseph in Henry. a daughter died young. Funeral at St Marys Catholic on a Sunday during a blizzard. Rev Fr Zumbuehl officiated. Card of thanks from Mrs Anthony Grersk and family.
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America
Appolonia Ambs
Hartford
Wisconsin
George Burt Sr
Edward Strees
John Bullenseifen
The
Brunswick
J. J Gresser
Gresser
Katherine
John Peterman
Henry
Joseph
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Zumbuehl
Edward Spenser Sr a Loyal English Immigrant
Obituary memorializes Edward Spenser born January 2 1851 at Atherstone England later married to Fannie Nives. They moved to America in 1850 and Magnolia in 1857. Survived by four of nine children and other relatives, he died January 80 1901 after illness and surgery. Funeral at Magnolia church February 1 1901 officiated by Rev Schacht.
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Edward Spenser
Atherstone
Hogland
Coventry
England
Fannie Nives
America
Magnolia
Church of England
Rev &Cacht
la Bors
Memorial service honors fallen member with songs and floral tributes
A bereaved gathering remembered the deceased with appropriate hymns including Shall We Meet Beyond the River and One Sweetly Solemn Thought. Singers Rev Schacht and Mrs Bishop led, with Rose Alexandria and Edith Law, Joe Engstrand, Inez Lundy at organ. Floral tributes and pallbearers noted as expressions of sympathy.
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Missouri
Florence Bowers Ramage
Jesus
Goa
M. FE
Inez Lundy
Mrs Taylor
Edith Law
Joe Pagett
Beatrice Mansie
Oliver Balderson
Wm Simonton
Perry Dakin
John Dean Sr
Wm Potter
John Dean Jr
Auntie
Carrie Bowers Mitchell
Alice Bowers Davidson
Phebe
Richard Bowers
Jonnie
Bessie Davidson
Kate Poyer Keller
Cora
Mresent
Rev Schacht
Bishop
Rose Alexandria
Taylor
Joe Engstrand
Wm Mofitt
Wm Brenn
George Ditman
Jamez Thorton
Mason
Wilson
Burnenworth
Death of Hon John O Dent Former Wenona Resident
Word arrives from Enporta Kansas that Hon John O Dent formerly of Wenona died January 30 at his home. Born March 19 1919 on Dent Run near Morgantown West Virginia he lived a long active life as a farmer and businessman. He moved to Osage township in 1861 and later to Wenona where he and Harriet F Spencer fostered education real estate and community growth. He helped plant nurseries and contributed to local development before retiring to Florida.
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Enporta
Kansas
John O Dent
Wenona
Mr Dent
Dent
Isvaus Dent
Wenona Seminary
Florida
Mann
Pioneer Osage Leader Dent Dies After Long Service
Obituary recalls Horace Dent of Osage township who promoted orange groves in Florida and Osage county development. He served as Venona Union Fair officer and state legislator in 1862, later moved to Grove Park, helped found orange culture, and spent final years in Emporia Kansas with his wife Mary Dent. He died January after supporting his wife in grief and faith, buried Maplewood cemetery.
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Osage
Florida
Grove Park
Mra A. Rt. Taylor
Emporia
Kaa
Marshall County
Kansas
Mary
Judith
Springfield
Rose St Marinette
Wis
Florace
Kansas City
Horace
Rose
Minerva
Beyonnd
Gaa
J F G Ward
Congregational Church
J. H. Hill
State Normal School
Funeral tribute to Mrs Damon of Chesterfield Mass 1901
The Northampton Gazette notes Mrs C. Damon, aged 68, died January 25 1901 after nine weeks illness. She was sister to Elizabeth Burt of Longmeadow and belonged to the Congregational church and the L B S. The family once lived in Springfield and Henry Illinois with ties to the Springfield Republican. The tribute recalls the Damon ponds and Mrs Damon's cheerful service to townspeople.
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8. C. Damon
Northampton
Mass
George Burt
Burt
Chesterfield
Henry, Ill
Siater
Springfield
Fred Hazen
Gibson
Wisconsin
South Omaha
Neb
Obituary of a Mrs. Damon and large family
The deceased left a husband and eight children eight children five boys and three girls all marred except one 8 C Damon Jr residing at home The funeral drew many attendees with representatives from several towns Conducted by Rev Mr Keyser of Qosh en and Rev H B Thygeson A female quartet performed Mookly Wart and Murmur Not Go Bury Thy Sorrow and Farewell My Sister Interment followed at the cemetery in the east part of the town
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C. Damon, Jr
Keyser
Qoshen
H. B. Thygeson
F Mnale
Wedding Souvenir From Belgian Bride Becomes Embroidered Keepsake
A Belgian bride recently had guests write their names in pencil on the train of her white satin gown to be embroidered later as a sevenir of the occasion. Her bouquet includes myrtle cuttings from her elder sister's bridal bouquet. The Belgian wedding feast runs from 3 PM to 9 PM.
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Belgium
Moncao Casino News Coverage Skewed by Bribery Claims
The article argues that South of France papers guard Monte Carlo coverage to hide losses and suicides, with magazines allegedly bribed to print big wins. English papers allegedly avoid Monaco slander due to sales bans and public reading-room restrictions.
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Monte Carlo
France
Monaco
N. Y
Showman Confuses Sawed With Sword In Codfish Trick
A London showman entices a learned gentleman to pay tuppence to see a codfish sawn in half after a misread sign. The gentleman protests the spelling and leaves in indignation, while the showman boasts of his education and streetwise performance.
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London
Ocean Longing Drives Letter on Steamer Voyage
A fond wife aboard a steamer reads a note from her husband, who signs with ocean charged affection. She sighs that she wished for a gentler term than oceans of love. The snippet captures nautical romance amid travel.
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John
Chicago Tribune
Elannie and the Cork Leg Mystery at Sea
In a playful exchange between Elannie and Mr Gaswell and Mr Dukane a curious remark about cork legs sparks a humorous hint that they may be made of rubber. The dialogue hints at a log pulling operation and nautical jargon.
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Elannie
Gaswell
Dukane
Poul Ploneet
Letting Well Enough Alone in a Plautaker's Bill
A dialogue notes an error in a plautaker's bill. Mrs Meeke questions why, as Mr Meeke suggests he might charge for making the correct non Brooklyn Lite.
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Meeke
Brooklyn
Wealthy Member Withdraws as Church Plans Action
A Detroit Free Press brief notes the pastor of a financially distressed church rallying parishioners with a call to unite. The wealthiest man in the congregation abruptly withdrew his leg from the aisle, signaling a tense moment in the resolve to act.
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Detroit Free Press
The Belgian Mare Hair Fad Exchange
A barber questions the customer about a hair fad as the client insists on a style called the Belgian. The exchange captures a humorous moment in a Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cook-Shure Mystery in Brooklyn Life Clipping
A fragment from Brooklyn Life depicts a mistress to Norab astonished by unreadable text and praise for cooking skill. The aside hints at hidden books and challenges in reading cookbooks.
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Brooklyn Life
Information Wanted Inquiries Reach Out To Mara
A Baltimore American excerpt notes a hypothetical line of questioning to Mara about Pat Crowe. The text explores whether communication with Mara would yield useful information, and mentions Dobbs and Bobbs in the discussion.
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Mara
Dobbs
Pat Crowe
Baltimore
McSwigan Confronts Intruding Goat in Yard
A brief exchange records Mrs. McSwigan objecting to a goat entering the yard while McSwigan defends the animal saying the intrusion is precisely why he dislikes it. The snippet reflects a domestic anecdote from the Ohio State Journal.
Bridal Couple Congratulation Held Back Desperately
The speaker avoids congratulating the marrying pair saying true feelings prevent given family tensions and personal loyalties. A strained exchange reveals underlying conflicts about the union and social expectations.
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Elgin
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Rogers’ Bros
Thacker
Nelson & Thacker, Jewelers Henry
Ill
the Republican
the River Fish OF
Henry Repntiwan
Ely
S& Louis Republic
Anthony Grersek
Mrs Bowers
Dogs of Earth
Magnolia Village
Auntie Bowers
Altho
Celestial City
Irene
Lostant
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