Henry Bridge Toll Debate Reflects Townsmen’s Ledger
Henry Republican editor recalls bridge company finances and possible toll reductions to aid local farmers and merchants. He notes rebuilding costs, stock distribution, and debt nearing May 1898 while urging a careful decision by the new board to keep trade with over the river neighbor. Written by request.
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Henry Republican
Henry
Heenry City Bridge Co
Hennepin
Leutant
Wenona
Varna
Toluca
Lacon
Wolch
Henry Township
Rottenness on the Illinois River Fishing Scam
A Peoria river saga alleges fraud and corruption in Illinois fish enforcement. Fishermen, Bartson & Hurley, and Fish Commissioner Cohen clash over illegal nets, jurisdiction, and biased policing along the Illinois River. Governor Tanner’s office is drawn into a web of accusations of favoritism and monopolistic tactics.
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Bartson & Hurley
Peoria
Quincy
Urbana
Bartson
Harley
Chillicothe
Pebris
Fish Commission
Peoria County
Tobes
Tanner
Ilinois
Republican State Administration
P. Bartlett
United States
Sh Commission
Fieh
Nat Cohen
Chicago
Cohen
Illinois
Henry
Jack
Obilii
Brasfield
Hartson & Harley
Charley Bartson
Jeor
Braefild
Braefield
Peoris
Brainfield
Nat Coben
Llinois
Pekin
Brasfeld
Bartson& Hurley
Peoria Fishing Incident Prompts Immediate Scrutiny
A fragmentary clipping accuses local officials of a river episode and calls for urgent investigation. It notes Alva Merrill threatening to fire Brasfield for alleged activity and suggests watchingBrasfield's fate as part of a broader alleged plot.
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Peoria
Chicago
Alva Merrill
Board of Supervisors
Henry
Brasfield
Alva
Putnam Wedding Celebrates Kelso and Lottie Carroll
The Putnam community witnessed the December 28 1897 marriage of Lottie Carroll to Joseph T Kelso at the Carroll residence. Rev W F Shaw led the ceremony with Laura Alter as pianist and a reception followed with a large guest list, elaborate decorations, and a sumptuous supper for about 65 attendees. The newlyweds departed for Platteburg Missouri for a honeymoon with relatives and friends.
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Bo’olock P. m
O. P. Carroll
Laura
W. F. Shaw
Walnafé
Bhaw
God
Man
David
Jonathan
Ruth
Naoma
Hitler Shaw
Patnam
Kelso
Platteburg
Messra and
Meadamos
Shaw
Walnut
Mdrake
M -Ferrell
Ooanpia McEvoy
OB Condit
Soarland
Jash Stipp
Ebt Gradge JJ
Qopcarroll
Wilkolso
Wm Blackburn
Murphy
Mysses
Millie
Downey
Mario Anderson
Putnam
Jonnie Val
Ida Dawson
Rita Stickle
Lillie Ball
Brigaia McCormick
Laura Carroll
Put
Nam
Mary McCormick
Nollie B Meer
Green
Putnam Household Names List With Mixed Locations
A long list of individuals named with Putnam as a key location or affiliation, including Grace Poper Nina Dally Minnie Ray Hemento Roselia Read Emme Loomis Patrose Mokvoy Belle Shimo Jane Anderson and many others across Putnam Walnut Milo Casey and nearby towns. The fragment resembles a directory or social roll call with mostly names and places and sparse context.
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Pam
River
Grace Poper
Putnam
Nina Dally
Minnie Ray
Hemento
Roselia Read
Emme Loomis
Patrose Mokvoy
Oan
Belle Shimo
Walnut
Mesdames
Jane Anderson
Harry Finley
Putram
W Woldman
Milo
Goo Wheeler
A Sutherland
Louis Morgan
Bert Ypariing
Sparnam
And
Frank Morgan
Put- Alonzo Dally
Nam
Chas Morgan
Gee Dally
Daniel Vas
Wm Bell
Lone Tree
Dale K Shaw
Elizabeth Hindmarsh 76 Dies After Paralysis Struggle
Elizabeth Hindmarsh a long time resident of the area died Monday January 3 at age 76 years 27 days after three years of paralysis. She was born December 6 1822 in Lanadown Ontario and married to John Hindmarsh in Beverly Canada in 1843. The funeral at M E church Wednesday featured Rev John Rogers and a large turnout.
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Elizabeth T Heacock
Russell Heacock
Lanadown
Ontario
Canada
John Hindmarsh
Beverly
Theodore
Adaline
Ralph
Harmon
Fatema
Anna
Percy
Henry
Mr Hindmarsh
Mra Hindmareh
M. B
Anya
M. E. Church
John Rogers
Messrs
H.-O. Wright
J. H.jones
R.-K.warner
W. W. Heath
Elias Herr
David McDonough
Kansas
Colorado
Wm Smith
Saratoga Township
Omaha
Pnosbontas Labor Temple
Maraball County
Maggie Sman Hnourr
Herman A. White
Washington, Vt
John B. White
Ezra Calef
Mr White
Grains Promote Health With New Drink Grain-O
A 1910s style ad promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute for children. It claims the drink is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee, and sells for about four times grain cost. Available at all grocers.
Local Teamster Injured in Brush Mishap on River Road
William Seltz, a teamster, was forced on crutches after a mishap across the river left him entangled in brush. A wagon wheel passed over his leg, fracturing it previously injured, but no bones broke. He relies on teaming for livelihood and faces a double affliction.
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William Seltz
Saltz
New Opera Hall
I. M. Forbes
5. H. Kane
Joseph Hartley
Charles Motter
T. F. Clover
B.A. Kane
Ida Barton
Princeton
Mra Ford
Bads
Henry
Pertey
Perley
Texas
Bureau_Co. Republican
Record
The
Republican
J. W. Bailey
Messra J. W. Bailey & Son
Repubican
Tribune
New Year Day Reflections From 1808 to 1898
A reader letter to The Republican recalls New Year dawns with shifting weather from melting snows to frost and sun, framing a sentimental journey from 1808 to a later 19th century moonlit night, noting changing winds and the playful personification of April.
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The
Republican
Mother Earth
Jack Frost
Dot
Hood's Barsaparilla and Hood's Pills Advertisement
An old advertisement extols Hood's Barsaparilla as the best medicine and Hood's Pills as a favorite family laxative. It urges buyers not to substitute, promises honesty and merit, and touts ease of use.
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Hood
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