Lincoln Tribute Highlights Character and Wisdom
A Peoria area column praises Abraham Lincoln as a model for youth, detailing his humble beginnings, self education, kindness to children, respect for mothers, and a lifelong commitment to truth. The piece notes Lincoln's public eloquence, his peaceful nature, and his impact on future citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Life of
Washington
Abe
Bird
Joe Cannon
Sand
Ain
Springfield
Jubilee of Friendship and Faith Observed in Community Church
A detailed report on a midweek wedding at the Episcopal Church followed by Knights of Pythias fiftieth anniversary ceremonies. The article notes the couple’s vows, reception, and future home, plus a sermon celebrating fraternal love and moral law tying to Damon and Pythias and biblical teachings.
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Nona
J. ‘Wabel
John Delmege Corneille
William Schultz
Princeton
Fayetta E. Vernon
Gladys Wahel
Charles Borop
Nee
Gladys Wabel
Corneille
Chicago
Kansas City
Zearing
Ill
Louise Corn
Order of the
Pene of
Emerson
Browning
Order
Damon
Pythias
Syracuse
Dionysius Pythias
Dionysius
Hammurabi
Moses
Christ
God
Jesus
Elec
Jonathan
David
Saul
Miss Maria A Janney Dies at 80 in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Journal reports Miss Maria A Janney, formerly of Henry, died at 80. She was daughter of P M Janney, a former Henry postmaster, and lived in Henry before moving to Minneapolis in 1866. She leaves two brothers, T B and P S Janney, and memories of a noted Henry connection. Funeral held at 2418 Stevens Ave Minneapolis with burial at Lakewood Cemetery.
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Minneapolis Journal
Maria A Janney
Henry
P M Janney
James Buchanan
Buffalo
Minneapolis
George W . Cook
Lacon
Cook
T B Janney
P S Janney
Janney
Sample, AM & Co
Northwest
Aister
J. Moles
Stevens Avenue
Lakewool
Draft Horses For Sale Ad From Varna Illinois
Draft horses for sale six mares and geldings coming 3 and 4 years old. Broke. Hither for cash or on time. E R Fairbanks Varna Illinois advertisement dated February 26.
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Brole
R Fairbanks
Varna
Ill
Charity and love as highest virtue in Holy Writ
The text cites unity and promotion of the good as driven by charity. It parallels Damon and Pythias and emphasizes faith hope and love, with love identified as the greatest of the three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon
Pythias
State Telephone Convention Nears Public Utilities Stance
The ninth annual Illinois Independent Telephone Association meeting convened in Springfield with delegates from Henry Chillicothe Carlinville Sullivan Abingdon Washington Illiopolis Virden Gerard Gillespie Beald and others. A resolution denouncing government ownership of public utilities was adopted and a committee to consult with the state utility commission was formed. Sterrett of Henry Telephone chaired speakers and serves on the executive committee alongside C B Cheadle of Joliet. There are 1462 independent telephone companies in the state.
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Illinois Independent Telephone Association
Springfield
Sterrett
Henry Telephone Company
Frank Weichman
Sue Bacon
Ella Kirby
Henry
Chillicothe
Carlinville
Sullivan
Abingdon
Washington
Illiopolis
Virden
Gerard
Gillespie
Beald
State Utility Commission
C B Cheadle
Joliet
FOR RENT EIGHT-ROOM HOUSES IN GOOD REPAIR
Property notice list includes rent alert for eight-room houses with cellar cistern and good repair inquiries at residence Granburg 8 ters Henry II 2 5 1 plus tax collection notices for Saaratoga township with March 10 deadline and two February tax receipt dates. Includes sale of incubators brooders washing machine and contact Phil Steimle Henry 111.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granburg
Henry, II
Philo
Steimle
Henry
Coal Output for the Third District Report Issued
The thirty second annual coal report for Illinois year 1913 lists Woodford Peoria Marshall Menard Tazewell and Putnam counties as the third district with 33 shipping mines 61 local mines 14 closed or abandoned mines 3554 miners 103 underground workers 102 underground ways 6 above ground bays 467 above ground workers 5165 total employees 3109287 total tons produced 2698029 tons shipped 60051 supplied to locomotives 239714 sold to local trade 2493 consumed and wasted at mines 12 fatal accidents 60 non fatal accidents 430 employees per fatality 259 17 tons per fatality 32 fatalities per 1900 employees Marshall county contributed 465028 tons in 194 operating days with 1035 employees and one fatality. Cord wood sale notice follows.
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Illinois
Woodford
Peoria
Marshall
Menard
Tazewell
Putnam Counties
Limited tele phone bonds and stocks for sale ad
A short ad offers telephone bonds and stocks for sale promising a permanent 6 to 8 percent income. Also includes real estate on Green Street with an eight room house on one acre, water, fruit, and possession expected March 1.
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C. A. Camp
Green Street
Jacob Glatz
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United States
Jens
Jenks
Jane
Lee W Adler
Charles J. Vogelsang
Genaera
Whiteside County
Sterling Gazette
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Rot & Po
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Bradford
Spoon River
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Jubilee
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Episcopal’ Church
Maria A. Janney
J. H. Hubert
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Henty
State Telephone Convention
B. Potter
Potters
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C. E. Vogelsang
Personiay
J. RR. Robinsony
M. A. Neubauer
Phoni
George P. Huffman
Saratoga
Saaratoga
James Campion
Marshall County
G C Martin
Henry_ Central
Stertzer
Telephone Investments
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Funk
Kherson
Winship, Putnam
Advt
Whitefield Township
Duke Bros
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Columbia Dye Works
Main St
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