Muddle Over Schley Case Seen To Be Resolved Quietly
The piece notes the naval board findings on Admiral Schley and critiques the handling of the Santiago affair. It argues that President Roosevelt dismissed Maclay and that the three commissioners largely exonerated Schley, urging the matter be dropped to avoid further controversy and preserve wartime record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Maclay
Service
Department
Schley
Santiago
Schiy
War Department
Itim
New Year Hope Fades Into Reflections On Resolutions
A reflective New Year declaration contemplates the fate of resolutions, comparing hopeful plans to a shattered mirror and fragmentary dreams. It laments repeated failures and urges renewed hope amid temptations, urging better designs and a fresh start.
Up In Arms Over Credit for Subscriptions
Readers learn that Third Assistant Postmaster General Edwin A Madden orders newspapers to bill only paid subscriptions, ending publisher credit. The ruling claims mailings to nonpaying or expired subscribers void at pound rates, alarming weeklies and trade journals nationwide and prompting appeals to lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulley
Madden
Pontul
Edwin A. Madden
Ron
Phe
Sénatorea
Edie
Graff
iWashington
D. C
Mesara -Geobart & Son
Henry
Chicago
New York
Jogerit V.gitarr
Senator Cullom
United
United=States Suinite, “Washington, D. C., Dec 28, 1901,—Messrgeo Burt & Ben
Birs
Death notices for Robinson Bell and Horton in Magnolia
Death follows long illness for Robinson Bell at 71 on Christmas Day at his Henry county farm. He leaves a widow and many relatives. funeral held at MacEberlan with pallbearers named. interment in Henry cemetery. Nathaniel Charles Horton, Magnolia elder, dies at 84. He married Lydia Gumback and later Mrs. Emma Smith. funeral at Magnolia M E church with singing by local quartet. His family and friends attend from Paxton, Grand Ridge, Henry, and Whatcom. Mrs. Woolley, wife of former pastor William Woolley, dies in Pasadena after long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Bell
Henry
Cumberland County
England
Mary Bell
Philadelphia
Illinois
James
Wiliam
Bradford
Stark'county
William
Bell
James Bell
Nathaniel Charles Horton
Magnolia
Alan
Morristown
N. J
Lydia Ann Gumback
Mre
Phebe Powers
Paxton
Silas
Magnolya
Harriet Shields
Grand Iidge
Emma Smith
Whatcom
Wash
Albert
Rey Schacht
Mesdamesishop and
Taylor
Bessie Otto
Beatrice Maasse
Inez Lubhdy
Congregational Church
Chester
New Jersey
Mra Powers
Emma-of-Paxton
Shields
Grand Ridge
Mra Killenide
William Woolley
Mra Gewls_Stuyder
Pasadena
Cal
Wm Woolley
Woolsey
Woolley
Matrimonial Union of Misa Ax Tell and Dr Edward Barbour
The marriage occurred last night at the bride’s Central avenue home. Rev BK Bacon of Roberts Park Church pronounced the ceremony at 8 30. Music featured Lohengrin wedding march and Intermezzo. Flower girl Marguerite Orndorff wore pink silk and carried carnations. Bride wore made cloth gown trimmed with white appliqué and brown velvet, bridal roses for flowers. About guests, relatives and close friends attended. House decor included evergreens and holly. The couple will depart for Magnolia Illinois and reside there after June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Cleopatra Axtell
Edward Everett Barbour
Mogonolia, Jr
Central Ave
Bacon
Roberts Park Church
John. Komer
Marguerite Orndorff
Holly
Barbour
Magnolia
Sentinel
Indianapolis
Holiday Gifts Offer Subscriptions Across Families
Mrs Jennie Peechin in Pueblo receives The Republican for 1902 via her brother Richard Bowers. Mrs Mary Anderson and son Louis accept a year’s subscription for The Henry Republican. Cantor, BH, and J i contributions fund gifts totaling 1.60 to send The Republican for 1902 to Mr and Mrs Albert N Tyler and their six children in Larned Kansas. John Kileg of North Platte becomes recipient of Lepry Republican for 1802 through Win Fosdick’s courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie “Peechin
Larned
Kaneas
John Kileg
North Platte
Win
Fosdick
Local notes report returning workers and holiday events
Deferred letters from Sparland mention Mr Harrizon the coal shaft clerk back from five to six weeks away and visiting Washington D C. Walter James returns home from Abington while Maggie Riddle is home from Galesburg. Two Sunday schools held a union Christmas tree at the MCB church with a 10 cent door charge for candies. John Hamilton, son of C P Hamilton, returns from the Philippine Islands after enlisting in Kansas over three years ago. George Zimmerman loses a lightning screw plate and soap last week. Sarah Geli returns from York Nebraska to enjoy Christmas and stay. Wm Johnson visits from the south part to see family and his girl. Jobo Cornell and Nellie Russell to marry Christmas with Rev James officiating. T Vanantwerp extends telephone line and will need a clerk. Alyssa Barton and Min Mje Gehr to marry this week. N W Tanner now sells groceries for Union Supply in Chicago. Mr Tesmer and Miss Miles went to Chicago for Christmas, James Waugh home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Harrizon
Washington, D. Gs
Walter_James
Abington
Maggie Riddle
Galesburg
Li la Duite
MCB
John Hamilton
C. P. Hamilton
Philippine Islands
Kansas
George Zimmerman
James
T. Vanantwerp
Alyssa Barton
Min M Je
Local notes from Granville and Florida area visits
Florida and Granville residents share visits and events. D Fisher of Granville was in the village Monday, Rev James Bliss of Leaton toured with Dr Paylor midweek, and L I B Jenkins attended the Granville Institute last Thursday. Prof R A Hanold left for Chicago for a two week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Fisher
Granville Wan
James Bliss
Leatant
Paylor
Li BH. Jenkins
Granville
F. (. Taylor
Taylor
Magnolia
R. A. Hanold
Chicago
J. B. Albert
McLean
James Chancers
Deininger Sisters
de Taylor
Henry
Joseph Shuck
Streator
H. N.lorens
Florid
Invarér—Institute
Grapville
Dee
Holiday Guests and Local Events Highlight Quiet Season
Quaker Lane residents and friends from Champaign to Peoria enjoy holidays at home. Students Missea Brinton and Clark visit Cordelia Wilson in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A class plans a contest next week. Mrs Bumgarver hosts a birthday gathering for Will and Ray. Ohio Station visitors with Jennie Rees and son stay at Henry Atherton’s. M A Wilson hosts a family Christmas tree. Clement Firtcraft’s Oak Park family returns home. Sarith, Pekin teacher, home for week. A grange masquerade is set for Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
George Wilson
Joshua Bumgarner
Lloyd _Mills
Champaign
Edna Wilson
Peoria
Bella Bumgarner
Missea Brinton and
Clark
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Cordelia Wilson
Bumgarver
Friends
Christmas School Programs and Local Family Gatherings
Christmas exercises were well received with distinct performances by the children. The school closed last Tuesday and will reopen next Monday. Families of Tanquary, Lewis, Odell, Clark, Swift, Barker, and Monroe spent Christmas at Fosdick’s and T. A. Runnels. Albert Hufoagle visited Peoria, Merton Swift and Miss Jessie Wheeler wed New Year’s Eve. Flora Iunnella and Gee Erskaw attended the Clement wedding at Wyanet. Mrs Lewis Odell visited her sisters, Walter Runnella returned home for vacation, and Henry City Bride Co. held its annual election this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPrairie
C. Tanquary
Lewis
Odell
M. Clark
C. Swift
GQ. Barker
H. Monroe
Merton
Swift
Csm
Flora Iunnella
Gee Erskaw
Clement
Wyanet
Alice-Claweon
Frank
Artle
Grandma Longman
Lewis Odell
Walter Runnella
DeKalb
McGee
Charity Shown In Village Theft Case Turned to Mercy
A Putnam village faced burglaries blamed on Blackmore. He fled after a prior court hearing but returned and was taken ill at Wheeler’s stable Christmas Eve. The community cared for him, reflecting Christian charity and a potential turn from crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Dioyd“Biaokaiore
States Attorney
Blackmore
Charles Wheeler
Bleckmore
Thestesble
Stipp
Fle
Stead predicts united Britain and United States future
The January Cosmopolitan quotes William T. Stead proposing England Scotland and Ireland may merge with the United States into one political entity. Stead, a noted British prophet, argues the Boer War exposes the folly of monarchy, urging a union with the American people. His forecast, though controversial, is deemed intriguing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Scotland
Ireland
United States of America
Great Britain
William T. Stead
Theace Oe
United States
Stead
Illinois Farmers Sell Land At Higher Prices In Other States
Large numbers of Illinois farmers are selling their farming vesting in cheaper lands in other states. They find plenty of buyers to Illinois lands at high figures. Many Douglas county farmers are selling and moving. Three years ago 375 per acre was high, but this fall numerous sales have been made at 195 per acre and better. Farmers of moderate means are selling their holdings and investing in Mississippi, Arkansas and Oklahoma lands. One colony of Ancola people went to Cleveland, Ohio and purchased 6942 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Douglas County
Mississippi
Akansag
Oklahone
Cleveland
Allks
Victor Droll Visits Mt Palatine as Wagon Maker
Victor Droll travels to Mt Palatine Colorado to visit friends and relatives and to establish himself as a wagon maker. The note mentions climate and a favorable view of his new craft. George Travis and his wife attended a Christmas entertainment at the Congregational church last week, despite bad weather keeping some away. Nearby residents report coughs and colds, with Win Bishop having recently visited Verona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Please Settle Perry Hardware Up Accounts Urgently
All parties owing the Perry Hardware Up are requested to call and settle their accounts before Jan 1. A note indicates a move to Texas. The notice mentions a birth in Whitefield and a daughter born to Mrs Oulark Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Hardware
Texas
Whitefield
Jan
Oulark Ball
Marrying in This City and Putnam Chaos
Fragmented OCR notes record multiple 1902 wedding notices with names such as George Thacker and Ollie Kite Hslas, and references to parents Mr and Mrs HeH Istretania Day and Mrs Wheeler. Other lines mention Dent and Cora Dent with unclear dates, places, and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Mi Wheeler
Mer 1
Swift
Whitefield Corner
JY AL Magnolia
Dent
KV Vis Dard
Cora Dent
Administrator's Notice in Estate of Samantha E Locke
The notice lists Samantha E Locke's estate with claims to be filed in the county court by March 7, 1002. Creditors and all persons indebted to the estate are directed to make immediate payment and appear to settle the matter before the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samantha E. Locke
Devens
Qourt
G. Monroe Locke
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Ofice
James M. Powers
Powers
Uhe-firet-Nationatt-Baateboldsiternaust
Arms
Mason
Washington, D
Geo—Burt, & Son
Henry, Jr
Midas Madden
Cus
Hennepin Record
Putnam Co Bank
Atlant
Spari
Itan Gabg
Henry City Bride Co
Onyoa
DeesseGoods
Vici
Semcene Ae Ci
Cannah Jones, Henry
Iil Sai We
Henry Markfs
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