Death of Mrs. Mary Colgan at Wyoming area
Mrs. Mary Colgan wife of Edward Colgan died January 25 1918 at age 48 years 11 months 25 days after kidney disease kept her bedridden for weeks. She leaves husband and three children Arthur W Nettie Nellie one sister and three brothers. Funeral at St Dominics Wyoming with burial in St Dominics cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Colgan
Wyoming
Mary Colgan
Marshall County
Ignois
Ee Mary (Green) Colgan
Peter
Mary Green
Howard Colgan
Arthur.w
Nettie
Nellie
Frank Colgan
Thomas Green
Peoria
William Green
Scranton
Iowa
Peter Green
Henry
Colgan
St. Dominic’s Church
Father Humphreys
Intermont
St. Dominic’s Cemetery
Pall
Joseph McDonough
James McDonna
James Green
John D. Colgan
Robert Colgan
Toy Colgan
Lucille
Persia
Camp
News From Abroad and Local Updates From Des Moines
A Des Moines letter details Lowell B Parker’s arrival in England with American forces and his health improvement after sailing from Camp Mills. The note mentions Parker’s roles and the shared family connections back home. Separately, Chicago snowdrifts led to coal car delays as miners faced unloading challenges and railroads intervened to clear snow, illustrating wartime logistics and transportation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Henry
Lowell
High Prairie
Putnam
Samuel Parker
Glendale
Cal
James Wherry
Bowelles
Mayme Parker-Sampie
26Th Street
Des Moines
Iowa
England
Twenty-fifth Street
Peoria Names in Wyoming Post Herald Item
Srasa Aree Tatas 1, Cede gan of Peoria, Martin Green of Henry, and Mrs Mary Fritsche of Peoria are listed in a Wyoming Post Herald item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srasa Aree Tatas 1
Cedegan
Peoria
Martin Green
Henry
Mary Fritsche
Wyoming Post-Herald
Press agents and church news in Henry city
A message urges every organization to appoint a press helper to supply items to the Henry Republican. It calls pastors, secret societies, school leaders, teachers, and clubs to provide news on services, society activities, officers, marriages, and events for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Henry Republican
For Sale Cottage and Misc Ads in Henry County
Classified notices include sale ads for six room cottages with inquiries at the office, tax notices for Henry township and Whitefield township, a card party at the opera house, a lost stick pin between Nichols' barber shop and Carl Elsen's home, trade check redemption by J. M. Arnold grocery, an Administrators' Notice for the James A. Harrison estate with claims due by April 1, 1918, and payment requests from heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
Carl Elsen
James. A. Harrison
James A. Harrison
Marshall County
Illinois
Lacon
A. D
Walter S. Harrison
Fred. W. Potter
Notice on Food Administration Impact on Grocers Profits
Grocers state that Food Administration policies have driven down margins and profits. They argue licensed food items are now sold at dictated prices, jeopardizing continued service and the ability to operate as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Notice to Farmers Bolsters Wagon Axles and Tools
A public notice urges farmers to strengthen wagon axles and sharpen disc gears and polishing tools. Officials cite safety and efficiency in rural work as key reasons for the advisories and recommended maintenance steps.
To Save Flour, Ma A New Ration Rule
A new ration rule requires buying corn meal hominy rolled oats or other cereals pound for pound when purchasing wheat flour. The measure, effective this week, is enforced by local grocers to ensure allied nations receive essential supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atols
Newspaper costs rise with Linotype parts by ten percent
A clipped note explains another reason for higher paper prices as Linotype parts and supplies incur a ten percent price increase. The message hints papers must adjust subscriptions as costs entering newspaper production climb weekly.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. R. Davidson
J. R. Eens
Marshall Cqunty
John Set Davidson
Urbana
Blaine
R. A. Nichols
Mandan
Sparland
United Presbyterian
LaPrairie Township
Ceyn Council
Pace
Wombacher
Baer
Harrison
Seitz
Travis
Brown
Benjamin R. Nichols
Eccabuteaae
PSV Ic
Olling
First National Bank
Mey
George Halbleibh
Pub. Serv. Co
A. J
J. J. Greaser
Joseph A. Kuss
J. J. Green
A. J. Lindgren
Pub
Hall Ag
H. HB
Jacobs
National
Fred Ww. Potter
D. J. Hartley
Sal
Eee
Roy Rowe
John Reginald
Ieereceeyenes
Leftz
Dennis L. Hartley
City Clark
G. E. Pace
Western Catholic Union
Adolpheia
France
Eva’ la
Chicago
Marion
Herrin
Illinois Central Railroad
Danville
ehyPee
Rel
I. TR. Phillips
Charles Greenlee
J. Watercott
F. Y. Yanochowski
Lawrence Peterman
P. Turner
G. Hoyle
Ford
C.M. Lucas
Nattie Jarman
Mem
H. Bradley
New Lehman Ltdg
Court House
Ill
Adams
Henry Township
C. E. Vogelsang
Whitefield
Duke Bros
Whitefield Township
Chauncey Peters
Opera House
J. M. Arnold Grocery
Wurst & Knoll
Cansuilt Us
Thompson Farm Loans
Whitefield Corners
Wl. True &Co
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