The Journal Promises Reliable Coverage and Honest Standards
The Journal declares itself a conservative, candid evening paper upholding labor rights, honest currency, and a free ballot while opposing bad men and measures. It pledges thorough, discriminating reporting, avoiding chaff, and serving Chicago and the Northwest with reliable market, financial, and news coverage.
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Republian
Tas Journal
Chicago
Theorthwest
Tax- Journal
Tae Journal
Lorthwest
Holiday fashion and furniture sale at Henry’s store
We had the largest holiday rade this year with clear outs of Chamber Suits lounges book cases writing desks cupb oards and more. New goods are arriving to fill the stock at the old liddle Furniture Corner.
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Henry
Henry County Turkey Shoot and Society Notes
A 1894 year in review highlights pioneers’ deaths, a Christmas turkey shoot at Timothy Wood Sr. yielding about 30 birds and sharp rifle shooting by Horrom, Hime, Worley and others, plus a refined Woman’s Club Soiree at John Kline’s with music, readings, and a German toast. Family reunions at Bitco feature Mrs Mary Davenport's descendants and a yearly Christmas gathering with 17 males and 16 females. The piece recalls social life, local events, and community networks in Henry Illinois.
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Republican
Illinois
Nature
Timothy Wood Sr
Bureau
Tiskilwa
Putnam
Henry
Wesley Horrom
John Hime
Geo Worley
Ken McNea
Chas Wood
A. A. Smith
James Powers
Frank Wood
Powers
Wood
Streator
Brothors
Breece Davenport
Jessie Wood
John Kline
Kline
Woman’s Club
Dr Zeller
Peoria
Our
City
Zeller
T. L. Jones
McShane
Clara Hutchins
Hammond
D. McDonough
W. T. Law
F. 8. Potter
Jones
J. M. Kirkpatrick
Frank Fyffe
R. N Lee
Geo Burt
Leonard Hunter
L. M. Taincole
I. A. Powell
O C. White
Bessie Townsend
Minnie Kline
D. McLeish
Mateer
Motter Law
Nicholson
Hutchins
Burt
Laurel
Care of Children Warned by Dr Caldwell Advertisement
The Mabite of Children Should be closely watched and regulated by mothers. Carelessness is childhood often leads to trouble in afterlife. The digestive organs and bowels should be kept in the best condition for health now and years ahead. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin offered as a harmless remedy at Powell's. Twenty doses for children ten cents. 4w.
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Caldwell
Powell's
Wedding notices and visits mark end of year in Quaker Lane
Frank Mills and Charley Price return home after a Normal visit. Frank Smith and Tudie Massie announce New Year’s Eve wedding. Black returns from vacation south of Peoria. Martha John and others visit M A Wilson’s then depart. Mamie Lee visits for wedding with Gertrude Wilson. Maude Mills and Walter Mills travel to Decatur. Magnolia Grange elects Frank Smith master and nearby officers. The Bumgarner boys and Theo Wilson depart for Normal. Lou Smith and Mae Wierman stay for the Massie wedding. Silver medal contest results prize Gertrude Mills. Addie Swaney wins first book. Laura Webber and Charlie Wierman tie for second with a collection awarded to Webber.
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Quaker Lane
Frank Mills
Charley Price
Frank Smith
Tudie Massie
Mr Black
Peoria
Martha John
L. Kratz
Estelle Huff
M A Wilson's
Mamie Lee
Tiskilwa
Gertrude
Gertrude Mills
Addie Swaney
Laura Webber
Lostant
Charlie Wierman
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad in Toledo 1886
Frank J. Cheney Senior partner of F J Cheney & Co declares to pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason records oath on December 6 1886. Cagney & Co advertise testimonials and druggists sell for 75 cents.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J
A. W. Gleason
Hall
PJ. Cagney & Co
Toledo O
New Year Day Celebration at FM Hay House Party
A 1895 New Year gathering hosted by FM Hay and spouse brought about 50 friends to a cheerful day. Hosts served Bradford luxuries at two large tables, children joined in, and guests left with goodwill and hopes for longevity and future gatherings. Rheumatism Cure claims rapid relief and a note in the ad pledges Mystic Cure to end disease in days.
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FM Hay
Mendelsshon
Bradford
J.E
F. A. Powell
Henry
Silver Anniversary Celebrated at Wilsons Home
The Wilsons marked twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a December 22 gathering at their new residence. Guests enjoyed a formal dinner, music from Miss Jennie Wilson, and gifts of silver tokens from friends. The event recalled the couple’s earlier quince years and closed with best wishes for a future golden anniversary.
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J. B. Wilson
Bruce Wilson
Jennie Wilson
J.G Merrill
Pontiac
Bessie Townsend
RE Clark
Honey
E L Buchanan
Lacon
Theo Clark
Whitefield
J Amelick Henry
G M Clark
M McCluree
Cambridge
M J Bartlett
I G
Merrill
Pontiss
Merrill Bartlett
Minneapolis
Mino Bee
Frank McLaughlin
Iowa
George Ryder
Lillian
Merrill Pontina
Mary J Clark
AH Clift
Martha Bon
Penn
J. G. Merrill
Lll
Local Notes From Lone Tree And Surroundings
A community diary records visits and holidays among Lone Tree residents and nearby towns including Perry Dennis Dick Honneberry Finnegan and Honneberry families. It notes a Christmas return home and a village dance at Hugh Finnegan’s with roads described as rough and a promotional mention of The Business Guide offered at the office.
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Lone Tree
Perry Dennis
Dick Honneberry
Hughie Finnegan
Tiskilwa
Vina
Ife Johnson
Grandpa Anderson
Fannie
Cora Moffitt
Theodore
Fannie Fanson
Lettie Rinehart
John
Johnnie
Katie
Ella
Honneberry
Peoria
Maggie Honneberry
Milo
Maggie
Hugh Finnegan
Birth Notices From This City and Beyond
Born in this city on January 1 a son to Anton Grab. December 4 a daughter to Charles Ghreenlea. December 17 at Warrenaburg a daughter to W R Schroeder and granddaughter I A Raymond. December 28 in Topeka Kansas a son to Mr and Mrs Danley and grandson of Mrs Sexton.
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J. H. Danley
Topeka
Kan
Danley
Sexton
Weary
West
Anton Grab
Charles Ghreenlea
Warrenaburg
W. R. Schroeder
I. A Raymond
Mra Ay Danley
Mra Sexton
Onry
Marriages Recorded in Various Townships and Cities
A list of wedding notices dated December and January from multiple towns. Entries include couples such as Morris A. Wilson with Gertrude, Louis N. Balk with Mary F., Frank Smith with a second partner, Alonzo McClane with Bertha Chrisman, Isaac J. Wiges with Lena Christensen, Halsey G. Drummer with Le Biewart, and Hansom T. Conover with Mattie A. Details cover locations like Magnolia township, Putnam, Milo, Kewaneo, Lake City, Valparaiso, and Saratoga township, with officiants including Rev D McLeish and professors from an Illinois school.
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Magnolia Township
J M. McNabb
Apolta
Gertrude
Morris A. Wilon
Putnam
Parenta
D. McLeish
Louisn
Balk
Mt Palatine
Mary F
Jamoa B Rush
Acanga
Wanek Grove
Florid
J. B. J. P Samural Clemens
Barah Te Fulnei
Eest
Franc'a
Frank Bmithi
Mtoe
Milo
Deo
JA Chris
Man
Rev V Aten
Alonzo McClane
Bertha Chrisman
Kewaneo
Ev Allen Lowla
Sf E
Hansom 'T
Conover
Saratoga Township
Mattie A
C. L. Diilo
Obituaries for Maria Eva Schubert and Emma May
Maria Eva Schubert aged 66 years 11 months died in Henry township on December 2 after a long illness. Emma May, daughter of RH M Stevens, formerly of Henry, died in Chicago on December 24 at 18 Locust Street of consumption. Funeral for Emma May is set at the house on December 29 with burial at Itoso Hill cemetery in Chicago. Obituary notice to follow next week.
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Henry
Dropay
Maria Eva
Geoorge Schubert
Chicago
Emma May
RH. M .Stevena
Itoso Hill
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Chicago Evening Journal
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Ottawa
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Paskell House
G. Miller M. DO
Henry Republica
Henry, III
Grover Burr
Epiron
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Powell
Drugg'st
Henry III
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Iaydia &. Wilson
Putnam Co
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D. Reeves Shinn
McNabb
Vivan Haws
Mitsrsel Mae Wierman
Lou Smith
Estelle Haff
McLean Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Lucy Spencer
Mamie Draper
Gregory
Hennepin
Miss Draper
Galesburg
Marshall Co. Teachers Institute
Caspar Hiatt
Pearis
New Opera Wall
M. M. Matrary, Co
D. H. Oakley
Hysinger& Rosenthal
the Great Department Store
S. Adams St
Peoria, Ill
Pr.Ct
Hysinger & Rosenthal
the Great Department House
Secon
Henry Uorn
Mataseccenes
Pilovisione, Nts
Putnam Village
M Parker
W. L
Shane
Imas
Lea Weer
W. L. Douglas
J .Watercott & Co
Henry, II
G. Monroe Locke
Tachoola
Bankora
Eocice Ars
Alco
G. Monroe Looke
Ill
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