Many Apply for Census Enumerators in Sixteenth Illinois
The Sixteenth Illinois district holds civil service exams for 163 enumerator positions. Charles B. Burdick oversees in Peoria with James Stacey and Dave Conigisky assisting. Applicants exceed available posts across counties, with Peoria reporting 380 applicants for 73 posts and other counties showing smaller numbers.
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Illinois
Civil Service
Charles 8. Burdick
Peoria
James Stacey
Civil Service Board
Dave Conigisky
Appli- Post
Canti Tions
Tazewell
Marshall
Butnamyne Se Yee
Bureau
Stark
Thomas Weir 1848 1910 Murray Iowa coal dealer dies
Thomas Weir born New York November 12 1848 dies at his Murray Iowa home January 31 1910 aged 61 years 2 months 19 days He was stricken with apoplexy about 6 o'clock Monday evening Funeral services were held February 2 at the Murray M E church conducted by Rev L S Carter Interment at Saratoga Marshall county Illinois The deceased lived in Marshall county about 20 years ago moved to Nebraska then Murray He was a member of the I O O F Relatives present at Saratoga Included his sister Mrs Belle Alpaugh and son of Princeton Mrs Mary Nance of Bradford Mrs Mabel Byman of Duncan Miss Sarah Ross and Fred Parker of Murray Mr and Mrs Sutton and family of Henry
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Thomas Weir
New York
Murray
M. E
L. S. Carter
Saratoga
Marshall County
W. L. Barnes
Nebraska
Belle Alpaugh
Princeton
Mary Nance
Bradford
Mabel Byman
Duncan
Sarah Ross
Fred Parker
Murray, Ia
Sutton
Henry
Death of Christian P. Camery at 81 in Traer Iowa
Christian P Camery of Traer Iowa died yesterday morning at age 81. His brother Isaac and sister Mrs F A Raymond will attend the funeral, leaving last night for Town. A month ago his brother Elijah died in this city. He leaves two brothers and two sisters of a family of 12 children nine boys and three girls.
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Christian P. Camery
Traer
Isaac
F. A. Raymond
Elijah
Valentine Party At West Street Home
Mesdames H Sterrett and B A Hall hosted a Valentine party on Monday evening at the former's West street home. Guests played Progressive Hearts across seven tables with red heart decor and Cupid motifs. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Forbes, Mrs. Burt, Mrs. Vogelsang and Mrs. Bayne. booby prize to Mrs. Camp. consolation to Mrs. Gregory. refreshments served ending a lively gathering.
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Mesdames H
R. Forbes
R. F. Burt
C. Vogelsang
Dr. Bayne
Beautiful Valentine
Forbes
Camp
H. J. Gregory
Jack Valentine
Pioneer Mrs. Martha Kuss Dies After Prolonged Illness
The widow of Matthew Kuss and mother of William Joseph and Johann Kuss and Mrs. Charles Dille died February 2 1910 at age 78 in Henry Illinois. She was born in Germany and lived in Henry since the 1850s. Funeral at St Marys Church February 5 conducted by Rev Fr Scheur with C C Doran directing. Her family includes four children and several grandchildren.
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Martha Kuss
Matthew Kuss
Kuss Bros
Charles Dille
Kuss
Germany
Henry
William
Joseph Kuss
Johann
East Peoria
St. Mary's Church
Fr. Scheur
C. C. Doran
Types of life insurance policies explained
The article outlines whole life plans with natural and level premiums, limited payment policies for 10 15 or 20 years that end in a fully paid policy, and term policies covering 6 10 15 or 20 years. It notes variations like income survivorship and partnership policies as modifications of these core types.
Tragic death of Sarah Ellen Gregory at age 26
Sarah Ellen Gregory of Ralston Iowa died February 5 1910 after fourteen weeks of typhoid fever and post operative complications. She married Charley B Cooper in 1904 and is mourned by her parents Mr and Mrs George Gregory and a devoted husband. Funeral from the parental home February 7 conducted by Rev Peterson. Remains laid to rest in Scranton cemetery with pallbearers Jay Guy Frank and Asa Gregory. Relatives and friends provide heartfelt condolences to the Gregory family.
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Sarah Ellen Gregory
George
Susan Gregory
Ralston
McLean County
Ill
Sarah
Carroll Hospital
Grand Junction
Iowa
Illinois
Charley B. Cooper
Peterson
U. B. Church of
Jay
Guy
Frank
Asa
Scranton
C. W. Mowatt
Carroll
Ross Gregory
Nevinsville
Helen Carpenter
Farnhamville
Tra Harrison
Lorimer
Asa Gregory
Henry, Ill
Jay Gregory
Jefferson
Wm. Carter
Peoria
Luke
Coal Harbor
N. D
Roy
North Bend
Ore
Henry
Local Happenings and Notable Moves in Henry Area
The week’s notes report John Kaul moving to Lincoln and Miss Belle Evans assisting a census effort in Henry. Dr Gustafson lectured and preached across towns, and postal changes limit loose coin in rural boxes. A funny incident, the chautauqua in De Funiak Springs, and a census handwriting contest in Peoria are highlighted.
Woman's Club Meeting Featuring Speech and Social
The Woman's Club met at Mrs. Samuel Clift's home on Monday Feb 7 with good attendance. Rev Dr Frank A Gustafson spoke briefly offering wholesome advice. The program included essays on Five Precepts for Women and discussions on The Fussy Housekeeper.
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Samuel Clift
Waughop
Frank A. Gustafson
Central Lyceum Bureau of
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of District Federation
T. L. Jones
Audubon
Clara Waughop
Home Department
J. 8. Townsend
Ingram Smith
Mesdames Abram Shorts
W. S. Hannum
James Whitcomb Riley
Eva Harrison
Helen Phillips
Mesdames Clark
Melick
Crickenberger
Phillips
Jennie Higgins
Bertha Smith
Gustafson Delivers Fun Themed Lecture At New Jerusalem
Dr Frank A Gustafson of La Porte Indiana spoke on Just for Fun at New Jerusalem church. The 90 minute talk used humor to argue fun should uplift not ruin lives and left the audience entertained and impressed.
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Gustafson
Frank A. Gustafson
la Porte
Ind
New Jerusalem
Ano
Surprise birthday shower for Mr and Mrs Wells at Plano home
A joint card shower marked the couple’s two milestone birthdays. On Feb 1 Mr Wells turned 78 and on Feb 2 Mrs Wells turned 60. Family and friends from Missouri, Kansas, Putnam IL and nearby Plano sent cards. An elaborate oyster and chicken dinner followed the presentation of a post card album and other tokens of esteem.
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F. M. Wells
Plano
Mr. Wells
Mrs. Wells
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