Congress Debates Arbitration and Public Notices
The report covers the second session setup with talks on the arbitration treaty, the postal service extension bill, and the general deficiency bill. It notes party actions in the Senate and House, a seating of a Kentucky contest, and executive sessions. It also lists events from New York politics, national associations, lynching near Webb City, and various trials and incidents across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
Senate
Morrill
Legis
Kendall
Agret
Kentucky
Hopkins
Repubec
House
Local notes from Henry and surrounding towns
Ryan the piano tuner planned one piano and tuned three instruments then rode the 8 pm train back to Peoria. Mrs Charles Spangler went to Chicago to nurse a sister and spent six weeks aiding Henry. Casey builds an addition near St Marys Church while Samuel Perkins rents property for himself and his sister. A convoy of eight or nine wagon loads of porkers shipped from Henry on Monday night came from the east river side from C A Prone’s pen. A charity fair near Mehty Hinda featured a fine posing show and a pleasant afterglow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spangler
Chicago
Henry
Sinsteinmaite
Illen Casey
St Mary’s Chuurch
Samuel Perkins
C. A
Hinda Fair House
Byron Every
Woodstock
Mich
Chamberlain
Powell
James Andrews
Ford County
Ottawa
Solomon Darby
Andrews
Marshall County
Eiq Morgan
Hsg
Mary
Lillie Lopeman
William Lopeman
Whitefield
Oscar EB. Frisbey
Archie Compton
Sparland
Ann Deyoe
6St Street
Wallace
6Let Streets
Sixty First Street
Deyoe
Brittan
Colorado Avenue
Frank Wood
Jessie
Gertie Potter
George Harvey
CampUrove
Fred Deyoe
Carrie
Doctor
Galveston
Texas
Carrie Bivestone
Bie
Resolutions Adopted by Post Four G A R on Feb 20 1897
The Lockout Post Four G A R adopts resolutions honoring ladies and gentlemen who aided in presenting The Home Guard during events on February 6 and 12. Names include Joan Boots Pearl Heathy Edna Motter Beulah Young L R Kinnear W S Wallace Worley Marshall Downey M Over Bell and Hawkee Youna Commander A L GInPIn Adjt. Resolutions to be recorded and copies sent to those named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Boots
Pearl Heathy
Edna Motter
Beulah Young
L. R. Kinnear
Wallace
Community thanks helpers as Home Relief Society notes prejudice
The city expresses gratitude to donors and participants for a recent entertainment benefiting the Home Relief Society. It laments reduced funds due to prejudice, praises Prof Clements and Mr Yaeger for their kindness, and honors the memory of John Frank Hoehline, a German American resident of Henry, who died in Englewood and was buried in Henry cemetery. The report details a cemetery plot plan by Joseph Schick and notes Hoehline’s family and long residence in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Home Relief Society
Yaeger
Clements
A. H. Kinnear
Mary Anderson
Calvary
Joseph Schick
Fr Schamont
Potters Field
Schick
John Frank Hoehline
Henry
Englewood
Alfred Fisher
Henry Cemetery
David McLeish
E. E. Perror Sin Gann Anae
Obr
Bavarian
Germany
America
Buffalo
John
Micheal
Sophia Iisher
Wood Family entertains Wisconsin guests during weeklong visit
Mr and Mrs Timothy Wood Sr and family hosted a Wisconsin party including Mrs Woods brother Mr Stanchard and his son and relatives from Wisconsin. They traveled Tuesday to Saturday, enjoyed social visits, limited time prevented an extra week, and the guest's cattle trading brother is a Chicago-bound buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Wood
Woods
Stanchard
Hungafords
Wisconsin
Chicago
Wood
Washington's birthday observed at school with music and readings
At the school building on Monday afternoon students in multiple rooms held Washington’s birthday programs. Miss Talbert decorated her primary room with Washington imagery and flags while Miss Bickerman’s class used flags and shields. The program included readings on Washington’s life and explanations of geographic terms, with several visitors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miss Allen
Prentice
L. M. Lincoln
Burt
Saratoga News and Social Notes of a Quiet Week
A thaw cripples roads as Allie Webber and family host a Friday sociable in Saratoga. Mary Scruggs visits Peoria county. the Reed family welcome a baby girl. Washington’s birthday event at Boarland planned for Feb 22. Westley Doyle returns from Nebraska with health concerns in the Saylor household. Woodmen of Camp Grove host an oyster supper. A photographer offers free county album portraits. The community mourns Henry Weir of Iowa, obituary details given, services held at Bradford and Saratoga cemetery with family gratitude to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Webber
Henry
Mary Scrugg
Peoria
Dakes
Washington
Boarland
Westley Doyle
Nebraska
David Saylor
Camp Grove
Henry Wier
Iowa
Ireland
Marshall County
William
Belle Alspaugh
Princeton
Tommy
Bradford
Saratoga
Rev Carr
Wm. Weir
Tommie Weir
Belle Allspaugh
Spring Valley News: Docks, Dinners, and Deaths Highlight Week
Dr McCormick and son called in Spring Valley as ice blocks ferry service. Circuit court opens. Preston B. Durley dies in Des Moines from tonsilitis. Washington pan tomine by Congregational church noted. Ool Harp lecture drew poor turnout due to bad roads. Nelson Coford 25th silver anniversary celebrated with gifts incl silver water set and a three piece silver tea set. son Harry presented gifts. Town events include oyster supper, dances, and Ladies Missionary Society dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ool Harp
Congregational Church
Hennepin
Nelson Ooford
Cofold
Harry Cofold
Chicago
Lines in memory of Mrs Bertha Weston by sisters
Fragmentary verses mourn the late Mrs Bertha Weston with lines on twilight and winter snows. The poem indicates sisters Mrs M Dram, D. ORANGE, and unnamed siblings share a tender tribute to the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Weston
M. Dram Mins D. Orange
The Woman’s Club Meeting on Science Progress
A Woman’s Club gathering at Mrs Philena Hunter’s featured a paper on Recent Progress of Science by Mrs Josephine Townsend. Debates, readings, and remarks by members highlighted energy, railways, steam power, electricity, printing, photography, and scientific study as foundations of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philena Hunter
Department of Science
Minnie Kline
Josephine Townsend
Atlantic
Napoleon
Alexander
Shakespeare
Newton
Harriet Hunter
Adams
Carrie Jones
Mra Humble
Disasway
Laura Kline
Evelyn Jones
Finney
Reading
Grace Allen
Jack of
Tisxilwa
Humble
The Matrimonial State by Julian Humble
A satirical verse on marriage history and a warning to a groom, using biblical and domestic imagery. The speaker, an older, reflective narrator, cautions about caution and delays, noting Eve and Adam as lessons in commitment and time. The poem blends humor and admonition about domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian
Kate
Fairhope
Garden of Eden
Eve
Adam
Father Time
Prognostic letter urging steadfast vows in fair dawn
A fragmentary 19th century style missive pleads for steadfastness and mutual promise. It wishes fair weather and onward march, advises not to blame fate, and signs as Old Prognosticate in a hopeful bid for enduring partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymen
Wells
Ray
Night Blooming Cactus Manuscript Scene At Williams House
A mysterious recounting describes a late night gathering at Williams the milkman's home. Horrom drives a hayrack with a large group to the house of Wallace the wise man where Bruce and his sister are surprised. The party engages in games and feasts before dispersing to their tents with a sense of peace in the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
House of Williams
Dannie
Horrom
Henry
Bruce
Brace
Will
Hoyt
Williame
The Discovery Saved His Life in Beaverville Ill
Mr G Cailloustre a Beaverville druggist credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life after Talampye and doctors failed. He bought a bottle, began improving from the first dose, and after three bottles was active again. Free trials offered at Dr Powells Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Cailloustre
Beaveraville
Ill
Dr Powell
Critique of Dormitories and Preference for Single Rooms
Mrs. J. W. Nugoz denounces dormitories as nuisances linking to convents and state institutions. She argues beds per room define dormitory type, cites disturbances, sleep disruption, and unhealthy living. She advocates single rooms or cottage systems and simpler staff pay for better inmate comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Mra
J. W. Nugoz
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National Congress of Mothers
Arlington Hotel
United States
Department of Superintendents
National Educational Association
Monkton Reservation
South Dakota
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In Quentin
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Lundy
Colorado
New Mexico
Port Cavallo
Tex
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Treasuer
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Dallas
National Alliance Aid Association
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Topeka
Max
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Sprise
Cincinnati
William Rogers
Anaconds
Mont
Frank Dressler
Shermain Ransom
Thomas Spicer
Winona
N. D
Spicer
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Mire
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I Ewing
F Chaplin
181 Na Bank
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Angel Atkinson
Bosky Dell
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Samwe Spencer, Jr
Mi Mrv
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oThe Lake Shore
Michigan
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Toledo
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Nationteational Association
Met
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Ryan
Henry Yeaterday
Washingtons
THE
Woman's Club
Mother Eve
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Castoria
F.A. Powell
D T, Henry
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