Judge Sherman backs railroad pass policy in legislature
The report notes Judge Sherman favors official issuance of railroad passes and cites legislators travel needs. Representative Hammers from this district introduced a House bill to create a board of school book commissioners and to establish a uniform text for public schools. Horticulturists meeting at Kimowa say fruit crops show good potential except peaches. warm weather raised peach buds, but a cold spell threatens a near failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Hammers
House of Representativen
Springfield
Board of
School Book Commissioners
Kimmowa Way
Clearing right of way for canal excavations and horse sale day at Henry
Maj James O Long orders the canal right of way cleared of timber from the Illinois river to the summit level for excavations with timber to be given away to volunteers who remove it. Work to begin soon and employ many idle men. Horse Sale Day at Henry set for the last Saturday each month with no auction and market trades for horses mules and livestock. Farmers urged to attend and bring stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Long
Hennepin
War Department
Engineering Bureau
Wyanet
Illinois River
Majong
Henry
Satorry
Third Annual Ball of Henry Lodge No 489 Knights of Pythias
The Henry Lodge No 489 held its Third Annual Concert and Ball at the New Opera House Henry on Wednesday evening February 1897. Geh Riggs Fall Orchestra provided music from 8:30 to 9:30 with tickets at $1.00 and supper at Paskell House. The interior featured elaborate tri color decorations, flags, and electric lights with a grand procession and poetry of motion stage numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lodge
Knights
Pythias
Henry
Knights of_Pythian of
New Opera House
Gehrig
Paskell House
T. F. Clover
G. White
A. Adams
L. R. Kinnear
Otto Fiedler
Howard Young
James
M. P Powers
F. Bart
Frank Osbon
B. F. Forrest
Ja Rv Paskell Hartley
Worth McVicker
R. Shleian
D. A. Rommer
K. of P
Frank A. Fiedler
A. G. Humphrey
Knights of “Pythise
Hsto Perpetua
Xt. Paskell
Gertie Potter
Frank
A. Fiedler
Geo A. Burt
Ed H. Sterrett
Jobin R
Third Annual Ball at Paskell House Ends In Praise
Landlord Paskell hosted a lavish supper with every market delicacy and a graceful presentation of bespoke souvenirs. Notable attendees included Miss Marie Widmer and Oscar Dable, while observers note the event as one of the city’s most recherche occasions. The issue also covers the mysterious Rollin Mallory case, identified from a Chicago Record report as John W. Howard, a Civil War veteran who died by his own hand and concealed his identity for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paskell
Henry-Lodge
Henry
Avery
Ps P.B
Putnam
Fred Cook
Brigis McCormick
Lon Dally
Whitefeld
Isaac W. Waughop
Hopewell
Mabel Forbes
Mark Sawyer
Lacon
The home paper as a labor saver and link to absent friends
The article extols the home paper as a quicker, richer communication than letters. It highlights how readers learn of distant neighbors gains and losses and suggests sending The Republican to relatives away from home to strengthen ties.
Climatic Catarrh and Local Treatment Mentioned
The text argues catarrh is climatic not blood related, citing seasonal attacks in winter and summer. It dismisses blood remedies as waste and promotes a local cure with Ely's Cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Weekly Feb 20 analyzes election results and Bronx zoo article
The issue promises an analytical inquiry into the presidential election results titled Llustrated Campbell Copeland. It also features an article about the Broken Zoological Garden in Bronxark New York and notes an upcoming masquerade ball with a fancy dress theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs Weekly
Campbell
Copeland
Broken Zoological Garden
Bronxark
New York
Ag Namber Am
Electric Bitters Advertisement
Electric Bitters described as a year round medicine to restore energy and counteract languor. It is claimed to prevent bilious fevers and combat malaria related symptoms. The ad promotes use for headache indigestion constipation and dizziness and lists price at one dollar per bottle at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell's Drug
Obituary of Stacy Stephens from Green County to Putnam
Stacy Stephens born in Green County Pennsylvania on March 13 1835 died in Putnam February 1 1897 aged 61 years 10 months 28 days He lived 93 years after marriage in Livingston Illinois later moved to Putnam in 1882 practiced medicine until illness Then 15 years in the community He left a wife Elizabeth Henkins eight children four daughters and four sons two died in infancy His family and many friends mourn his loss and seek blessing for his memory and eternal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy Stephens
Green County
Putnam, Lil
Elizabeth ’ ‘ Henkins
Princeton
Hows
Som
Stephens
Livingston County
Ill
Putnam
Remembering Atwood and Community Elders in Iowa Obituaries
Obituary notices honor Hiram Atwood's wife of 53 years who died at 77 in James Iowa on Feb 25 1897 and Douglas Evans of Wenona a respected citizen who served on the Board of Education. Also noted are Mrs William Clark of Whitefield and Mrs Eliza Haines of Arkansas Kansas with brief life summaries and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Iowa
Hiram Atwood
Breuben, Marshall Co
Inl
Steuben—cempletery
Atwood
Douglas Evans
Wenona
Board of Education
Eliza Haines
Robert Haines
Arkansas
Kansas
George Sparling
Putnam
M. E. Church
Wenons
Alex Brown
Berre
Stephens
AE Hantoul
Champalen County
William OL
William Balt
Ft Wietela
Wofteomytt
Proyid
George C Calef
Ezra P. Calereae
Jane
Mra
Haines
AL James
Airam
Urial
Steuben
Marshall
Sterling Remedy Co Offers Free Trial Books
An OCR fragment advertises a purported nicotine eliminating book. It lists addresses in Chicago and New York for The Sterling Remedy Co and promises positive care or money refunds. The text cites 45 Randolph St Chicago and 10 Spruce 81-hy New York as locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draggis
Sterling Remedy .Co
Chicago
Randolph St
New York
Spruce
Notice of Examinations for Teachers Certificates
Examinations for second grade certificates will be held in the County Superintendent's office at Lacon on Saturday February 20 1897 starting at 8 o'clock in the morning. This notice references rules per 5 Qo Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Local notes on farms families and schools in Henry county
Genesee Republic reports lively activity from Henry area with breeders buying 19 head of horses, Farber Weaver shipping 600 Light Brahmas and more. Dr Spencer handles many calls amid grip epidemic while Miss Spencer describes charity school work and bread and milk for needy children. Public school notes cite four months left, Valentine lessons, Lincoln sketches, and an upcoming Marshall county teachers meeting in Toluca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiene
Genesee Republic
Cate
J.s-Monier
Henry
Daniel Harney
Hosfeld
Hes
Bowman
Geneseo
Spencer
Geo_Wall
W E Spencer
Geo Drehmer
Plymouth
Farber & Weaver
Messrs
Phebe Spencer
Peoria
Ray Anderson
Fred Williams
Paul Hughes
Wallace
Elsie Potter
Mildred Clift
Supt Hawthorne
Putnam Coland
Jones-of
Hennepin
Lincoln
Marshall County
Toluca
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Ferry
May
Leonard
Imei
Nry
Meury Republican
Jean
Rome
Sthursday
Illinois
Ina
J Walker Leech
Henne‘pin
Ilinois
Mississippi Rivers
Ohio
Putnam County
Opera
Rollin Mallory
Howard
Davenport
Ballajah Mallory
Whitefield
Rollin
Marengo
McHenry County
John W. Howard
W. B
C. W. Mallory
Rollin Malfe Eee
15Th
Illinois Regiment
Rollin ‘Mallory
Mallory
Fred A. Smith
Ther Home Paper
de. Atacy' Stephens
William Clark
William, Ball
John J.clark
Rantoul
Clark
England
West Virginia
cowling-to-Elinois
Clara McManners
Whitefield Earh
Mare
Bela Fa High Sateen
Cham 1
AL Vogeier Company
Charles A. Vogeler Company
Baltimore
Dr Powell
Soares
Dh AL Hutchins
Bee Hive Store
Henry’s
Harry
Saratoga
George
Emily Pace
Royal
Amanda Olmsted
Bor
Kroepe ES
Iohoel
Pernice Whitefield
Henry Markets
Roseonae
I Bridge
Monroe Sf
Willard Kenyox
Putesl
Mor
Astra
Eam Genry
Plymouth FE “Rocks
Plymouth Cerela
Peems
Hotel Grand Uni
Dearborn Street
Tribune
Pleasant
Chica
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