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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
6
Evans Named Likely Circuit Judge Candidate
The Peoria Star voices strong support for MR WINSLOW EVANS in the circuit bench race. It asserts Evans has unanimous backing from the local bar and is especially strong in Marshall and Stark counties, predicting an unquestionable election if his name appears on the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Wilter
Peoria Star
Finness
Peoria
Marshall County
Stark County
Te- Heven
Year 1908 Calendar Glimpses From an Almanac Note
The text discusses the 1908 calendar with weekdays, leap years, and eclipses. It notes leap year in 1904, four eclipses with limited visibility in the region, including a partial moon eclipse on April 12 and a total eclipse on September 20 in southern areas, and Easter on April 12. It also mentions Decoration Day and the Fourth of July falling five weeks apart, on Saturday in 1908 and Sunday in 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courrse
Judicial Election Forecast for Next June in Peoria
The Peoria Daily Herald Transcript outlines a six month lead time for circuit court elections. Republicans likely renominate Puterbaugh and Lovett or Evans as candidates with Rider and Franklin/State’s Attorney Ip as others discussed. Democrats aim to renominate Greene and Worthington with Birnes of Lacon among potential third nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit
Peoria Daily Herald-Transcript
Circuit Court
Winslow Evans
Vans
Peterbaugh
Peoria
Robert H. Lovett
Judge Evans
Judge Rider
Pekin
Frankip
Lacon
Greene
Worthington
Magoon Birnes of
Honorable Exchange From Penang Journal Letter
Charles Worthington, newly in Penang on a teaching post, writes to J A Williams via the Penang Gazette. He notes reading Henry Republican with his class, mentions American traders, a future American store, and social customs in the Strait Settlement while recounting a farewell Mall and a literary program by the Epworth League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Worthington
America
Penang
Strait Settlement
J. A. Williams
Worthington
Jetter
Mr_Worthington
Dr Lamb
Japan
Epworth League
Mall
Bears the Senatore OAS 20
An unclear fragment mentions Anas Bougiz and the OAS in connection with a 20 tally or event. Details and context are not discernible from the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anas Bougiz
Dr Robert Boal 96th Birthday Highlighted in Lacon
Dr Robert Boal one of Marshall County's early residents reached his ninety sixth birthday celebrated at the home of his daughter Mrs Clara B Fort in Lacon. The elderly physician remains active, remembered for his medical service in Peoria and Illinois politics, and is praised as a leading conversationalist and steady community figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Boal
Marshall Co
Saab Boal
Lacon
Clara B. Fort
Dr Boal
Fremont
Harrisburg
Ohio
Cinchoostt College
le Cenegan
Medical College of Ohio
Boal
Iui
Reading
Sinclair
Charles ‘T’. Boal
Wort
James Sinclair Boal
IlMnoia
Chicago
Bangs
Leake
Tuthill
Ewfing
Peoria
Lacan
Vicinity
Bureau
Henry
Stark
Knox, Peoria
Marshall Counties
Senate
Tazewell
Woodford
Putnam
Marshall
May Cullom
Cullom
Pearlaerald Transcript
New Books In Store List Highlights Classic and Modern Works
A compiled catalog of titles and authors including The Book of Joyous Children by James Whitcomb Riley, The Virginian by Owen Wister, Five Little Peppers and How They Grow by Margaret Sidney, Aunt Ruby’s Neighbors by Annie T. Sosby, Dream Days by Kenneth Grahame, and Glengarry School Days by Ralph Connor. Other entries feature Works by Laura E. Richards, Eva Emery Dye, Malcom Belle, and Frank Preston Stearns among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van
Mra
Teddy
Barbara Yechon
James Whitcomb Riley
William F. Gibbona
Oliver Horn
F . Hopiionon Smith
J. M. Bar
Laura E. Richards
Blennerhassett
C. F. Pidgin
Margaret Sidney
van Revelsa
Booth Torkington
Hugh
Hamilton W. Mable
James ‘Weber Linn
Janet Ward
Margaret Sangater
Glengarry School
Ralph
Eva Emery Dye
Ian
George Vanorris
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cure
Editor O Downey of Chu rubusco Indiana touts Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption as infallible for coughs colds and grip. He claims it prevents pneumonia and consumption with instant relief and certain cure. Powell offers a guarantee with 50 cent and dollar bottles and a free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
Mysterious Rodent Claims Warn Of Spring Floods
Fragmentary report notes mouskrats building tree houses per trappers. It hints at near spring floods while interjecting a Josh Billings quote about usefulness and persistence. The passage blends folklore with observed wildlife behavior.
Clara Barton Replies On Red Cross Pins And Arm Bands
Miss Clara Barton explains to Mrs R A Olmsted that the Red Cross pin and arm band are reserved for use by authorized nurses in actual field war service. She notes the organization does not issue nurses and that no civilian may wear the field badge except under military authority on a battlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
National Red Cross
Geneva
Switzerland
Mrs Olmsted
United States
Hed Cross
F. C
Clara Barton
Bucklean's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Comfort
Advertisement touts Bucklean's Arnica Salve as a daily comfort solution. It claims to heal burns scalds cuts bruises ulcers fever stumps salt rheum and piles. Available at Wells Drug Store with emphasis on fast pain relief and healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklean
Corus
Earth
Well
Proverb Echoes In Digestible Health Remedy
Old dairy proverb notes a penny in the churn while promoting Scott s Emulsion as a trusted cod liver oil remedy for weak children. Emulsion labeled clearly on every bottle wrapper. Scott and Bowne, chemists in New York, market this delicately formulated tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Colonial tea showcases old time candlelight fashion
Mrs Sarah Hoyt Penfield hosts a Colonial tea at 290 Manhattan Avenue inviting College Woman's Club members. Guests wear eighteenth century gowns and use period jewelry as candles illuminate the room. The event features historic costumes, music, and social mingling with Mount Holyoke and Oberlin clubs attending. Two girls are funded to attend Barnard and the University of Pennsylvania this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hoyt Penfield
Manhbatean Avenue
New York City
Mr Burt
Tribune
Henry
Chitwood
Bottie
Baraw B. Hore
New York
New York Daily Tribune
Washington
Mre
Ni Penfield
Manhattan Ave
College Woman’s Club
O. D. M. Baker
Helen Phillips
Vassar College
Miss Phillips
Theodosia Burr
Aaron
Baker
Georgia Penfield
Steteon
Osborne
Gregg
Haughwort
Sisten
Isabelle
Cnair
L. N. Penfield
Academy of Music
Frederic. J. Swift
William ‘T. Salter
Charles Austin Bates
Henry Norton Marvin
Frederic 8. Goodwin
Herman Mayer
Mount Holyoke Club
Oberlin College Club
Barnard
University of Pennsylvania
Circuit Court New Cases and Real Estate Transfers
Marshall County circuit court lists new cases including Everett L Crocker minor v next friend Geo R Crocker and several defendants, plus civil actions such as William McCullough v Newell Nures and Adelbert Caldwell and estate matter involving Cellia Asher. Real estate transfers include James Davidson to Herman J Webber and others in Toluca and Richland township. Marriage licenses issued for several couples in Hopewell, Lacon, Wenona, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Everett L Crocker
Geo R Crocker
Franklin D. Ball
Ruth Ball
Gertrude Bane
Roscoe Bane
Cora E Beckpita
Herbert Beckwith
Robert VcCullough
Newell EB Nures
Adelbert Caldwell
Cellia Asher
John Wier
Wm H Hedrick
Sidney A Jones
State of
Hinata
Frank Peterman
John Kapraun
Regina Kapraun
Michael Murray
Bill
James Davidson
Herman J Webber
la Prairie
W 'Giétt
John L Cosgrove
Santa Fe
Toluca
Aptone Prussner
Chas E Fog
Local City Figures and Scores On Ledger
The fragment lists individuals with ages and places such as WH Trend Downa Washington 81 and Jennie Pearl Grosscup Wenona 55 along with Laura Freeman Hopewell 95 John Morse Henry 26 and others including Alva W McLean Princeton 21 Myrtle Frease Princeton 24 Oscar Frede Lacon 24 Ruth Smithson Lavon 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trend
Downa
Washington
Jennie Pearl Grosscup
Wenona
Arthur O. Wolcott
Belle Plain
Laura Freeman
Hopewell
John G-Morse
Henry
Cora K Camery
Alva W McLean
Princeton
Myrtle B Frease
Oscar F Frede
Lacon
Ruth Smithson
Lavon
One Hundred Dollars a Box Is the H A Tisdare Ad
An ad promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve claimed to cure piles and skin ailments. It touts antiseptic properties and mentions Dr Powell, asserting the salve relieves bleeding and skin diseases. It includes a line about corn varieties and tassels as unrelated advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Tisdare
Samton
DeWitt
Saly Hesaya
DeWitts
Powell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Esday
MR Winslow Evans
Senatore
Josh Billings
Ayer
Chas. E. Hartman
Gibbstown, N. Y
J. O. Ayee CO
Ell
Mass
Ohn Piartley
Camp Grove
Monter
Steuben Township
John Wartley Henry
New England
New England Watch Co
Ladiles
Dan Hichestel
Tettar
Jure Mall
Soar A Drugesou
Chester Chemica
Station 1
Philn
Parker's
Miro B. Strvens & Co
Lith St
Warrenk Street
Thomas
Ill
Tlh
Munn ‘ O
Scientific
Munk & GO
Broadway
B St
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