Dams Debate Sparks Shifting Editorial Fortunes Across Papers
A chaotic exchange shows Peoria Star opposing dams after previously supporting them while other papers like Lacon Journal and Herald-Transcript shift stance. Beards town Sunomian Star and Chicago river concerns frame fears of navigation disruption and political influence from bottom land interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria Star
Lacon Journal
Star
Republican
Henry Republican
Herald-Transcript
Dame
Beardstown_SiNuotan-Star
Imooian Star of
Beardatown
Chicago
Lockport
Land
Illinois River
Minola River
Magoon Barnes
Valley Association
Chillicothe
Himelf
River navigation fears and local notices mix in Peoria area
A fragment from a Peoria area page reports public concerns over river navigation harming towns along the Mississippi. It also notes political endorsements in Peoria’s Second Ward for Circuit Judge Winslow Evans and upcoming Republican committee meetings.
Death notices for LaFayette Applen and son Eugene Applen
LaFayette Applen of Bureau county born December 1884 in Peoria county Illinois died February 5 1903 at Milo aged 89 years 1 month 25 days He married Mary Camery December 26 1867 and four of their five children survive His illness and death followed years of poverty and declining health Funeral at Milo M I church February 7 with burial at Sugar Grove. Christopher Eugene Applen eldest son died at about 80 after a lung abscess and a period of illness Funeral at Milo M I church at 10 80 a m with burial Sugar Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Applen
Peoria County
Ill
Milo
Mary Camiery
Saratoga Township
Milo Township
Bureau County
Mr Appley
Appen
N. J. Yarger
Henry Applen
Suara‘toga
I. W
E. Camery
F. A. Raymond
Henry
Milo M. Js
Collidge
Whitefield
Sugar Grove
Christopher E. Arplen
Christopher “Eugene Applen
Milo M
Sugar Grove Cemetery
Henry High School Notes and Lyceum Report
Henry High School updates cover Washington’s birthday plans in the grammar and German classes, a call for a new Zoology text, and praise for the Lyceum’s large audience and student work. Bennett Fitzer, once of Henry, visits from Chicago after marrying Edna Gallier of Clinton Ill, and reports contentment with life in Chicago.
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Lyceum
Henry
Deacon Biel
Deacon
Aliall
Varna
Bennett Fitzer
Henry—Doty
Marshall, Field & UN
Chicago
Edna Gallier
Clinton
Pana
Mock Health Claim Ad Promotes Dr King's New Life Pills
An 19th century style advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills to improve digestion and prevent constipation. The copy contrasts pale with rosy health and claims pills awaken lazy organs, urging readers to buy at Powells drug store.
Ninth Annual Public Stock Sale At Wilson Farm Magnolia Til
A. B. Wilson announces a public stock sale at his home farm two miles north of Magnolia Til on Friday February 20 starting 10 80 am. The listing includes 16 head of horses and mules, 80 cattle with 20 Aberdeen Angus incl Queen Dinah no 26004, 1 registered Angus bull Heather Bloom, 8 high grade Angus cows calving April next, 7 pure bred Angus steers and 20 months old, 2 Jersey cows and calf, 2 grade Shorthorn calves, brood sows and Shropshire ewes, seed wears and hay, a Deere corn planter and wagon. Terms: cash under 10, credit on notes over 10 months with security. Ladies of W Y T U serve dinner. Amos B Wilson, Col Childs & Son, Audloveera W G Griffith Clerk.
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A. B. Wilson
Home Farm
Magnolia
Til
United States
Shropshire
Bushela Reid
Amos B. Wilson
Col
Childs & Son
Audloveera
W. G. Griffith
Kineau Royal Shire Stallion Sale Brings Florida Mention
A Shire stallion named Kineau Royal owned by Taylor and Jones of Williamsville near Springfield is described as the best in America. Imported from Kinball Farm England, he stood at 25 dollars for foal service and won at Illinois State Fair and Chicago International Show. Oklahoma colonization and local farm relocations are noted along with several Marshall county settlers. One Minute Cough Cure is advertised as a dependable relief for coughs and colds.
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Messie Boyle
Otto
Putnam County
Stallioo
Kinead—Royal
Taylor and Jones
Williamsville
Springfield
Eleve Iba
Uole
Hoy
America
Samuel Lea
Kinball Farm
Oswestry
England
Sie and
Magnolia
Hennepin
Taylor and_Jones
Imp
Kineau Royal
Jed
United States
Great Britain
Chicago
Ingall
Avoir-Dupois
Boyle
Oklahoma
Edmond
Mes Hankieon
Edward Daniels
Mrs Daniels
Henkereon
M. G. Votney
Saratoga Township
Peter D. Klein
Samuel Thumma
Mary Berwick
Olson
Sparland
Marshall County
Woodward County
Lawton
Electric Bitters Endorsed for Health by Local Couple
Tan caster New Hampshire resident F J Greep says Electric Bitters cured his chronic indigestion and nervous debility and kept his wife healthy. The ad touts the tonic as a grand remedy for female troubles and a trusted family medicine. Powell's Drug Store guarantees satisfaction and charges 50 cents. The Peoria Herald notes George F Stanton is recommended by Congressman Graff for the Hennepin postmaster position after W Lamm's death. Stanton is described as a longtime, capable local figure expected to run the office well.
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F. J. Greep
Tancaster
N. H
Powell's
Peoria Herald Transcript
George F. Stanton
Graff
Hennepin
W. Lamm
F Stanton
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Bessie Townsend
Covey
Peoria
Republican Judicial Committee of the
Tenth District
National Hotel
Joand
Santa Fe R. R
Kansas
Jacob A. Melick
Pioneer Real Estate Company
Woodward
Henry Cook
Chance House
Edward Street
Charles McManus
Homas Larkins
Hunter
Junnor Yard
Walter Scott
Fred ‘Bauter
C. A. Camp
Front Street
T. H. Rolley
G. W. Whittington
Frord
Henry Télephone Company
Duke Bros
L. A. Meier & Sons
A. L. Webb
St Louis
Mesdamey Turner and Turney
Minols
Peoria Lake
Mary Clark
H. M. Snow
Muate
Bureau
Va Harrison
Tiskilwa
Roy Coo
Princeton
Kline
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Chamberlain
Tor Aale
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Hill
RYE
Eace Wheat
Rose
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Atore
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Hers Joot Huy
Lester Brown
McNabb
Surrey
Furci
Terns
Salenre
Putnam County Bank
GA. Chance Oo
A. P. Childs
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