Henry Illinois Postoffice Note and Local Notices
A January 16 1896 issue reports on First National Bank inquiries from the New York World regarding bond purchases at 3 percent. It notes the death of late postmaster Unthank of Hennepin and records tributes. Public transit ticket rules are described to curb scalping and require single day use with 24 hour return for refund.
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First National Bank
New York World
Lie Worla
Kankakes Gazetin
Thompson entertains Indian School teachers in Phenix Arizona
A party hosted by Mr J Thompson and family for 24 teachers and staff of the Indian School in Phenix Arizona. Guests from Marshall County Illinois included Judge Perley and wife and Col Woodford. The evening featured a elegant dinner and musical entertainment with praise for the school’s work.
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Phenix
Arizona
Phenixtarizona Gazette
Thompson
N? Thompson
Judge P
Perley
R.H- Green
Griffin
Col Woodford
Mise Riley
Lacon
Tarleton
Arizona. Then Mrs Hogue
New York
Rickabaugh
State Partners Highlight Co operation of Farmers in Springfield
The Springfield State Journal reports Oliver Wilson of Magnolia the master of the state grange spoke on co operation of farmers as salvation and justice in state affairs. The note mentions pension reform amendments and a reading room project for Henry approved by the Woman's Club as a potential civic venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Springfeld
Makea
Oliver Wilson
Magnolia
State Grange
Who Is Responsible for Taxpayer Jury Waste
A letter to the editor complains about high taxes and court waste. The writer notes jurors summoned at 10 a.m. with no work in the morning, leading to $60 in needless costs, plus 24 jurors present for a divorce case and six jury trials over 12 days, totaling about $1500, asking who pays taxes for such expenses.
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The
Republican
Mysterious Visit of Express Messenger to Mother
Express messenger Hiram Olisbee visited his mother Mrs Fevcu yesterday, in a brief town note that adds a human moment to local service. The report records the outing without further detail or context.
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Hiram Olisbee
Express
Mra-Dr
Fevcu
Wedding of Osbon and Miss Waugh Celebrated At Home
Congratulations to Samuel A. Osbon and Miss Zilpa Waugh on their wedding at the Norton residence yesterday morning. Rev Frank Alpine performed the ceremony. bridesmaids wore traveling brown wool trimmed with silk and guests enjoyed a wedding breakfast. The couple will reside at 210 North Elizabeth Street after a two week honeymoon, with Osbon long established in Peoria and Miss Waugh noted for her business success.
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Osbon
Qatatwreddin
O. H. Norton
Samuel A. Osbon
Zilpa Waugh
Frank Alpine
Universalist
Northlizabeth Street
Martin Rebfuss
Peoria
Henry Republican visitor from Geo X Burt to Chillicothe
Geo X Burt of The Henry Republican was in the city Monday on business and was given a cordial invitation to visit again. The host appreciated the meeting and hospitality and hopes he will honor a return call when in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo X K. Burt
Henry—Republicar
Egeain
Chillicothe Enquirer
Pod
Ely's Dream Balm for Catarrh Relief
Promises instant relief from dull forehead pain and nasal congestion with discharge and bleeding. Claims sensitivity to cold in the head and headache ease with use of Ely's Dream Balm. Advertises immediate cure and urges immediate resort to the product.
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Ely
Harper's Bazar January fashions and literary highlights
A January issue showcases winter gowns and outdoor costumes with detailed descriptions. It features Sarah Orne Jewett’s The New Year Guest and Marion Louise Pool's opening instalment of the serial Mrs Gérald, reflecting the magazine's literary and fashion prominence.
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Harper's Bazarford
Sarah
Orne Jewett
Marion Louise Pool
Mra Gérald
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Proclaimed Blood Purifier Remedy
A promotional snippet extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the ultimate blood purifier claiming cures and restored health when the blood is enriched. It adds Hood’s Pills are prompt, efficient and do not purge or gripe. 250.
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Hood
Obituary notice for Mrs Fannie F Leavitt and others
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Fannie F Leavitt of Henry Illinois born June 1 1816 in Hampton Falls New Hampshire died January 1896 aged 79 years 7 months 8 days. It records her family including husband A B Leavitt, four children, two daughters married, two sons in the army and keepsake details of her funeral conducted by Elder Covell. The piece also includes a sympathy letter from Rockford and a separate obituary of Lewis Beck describing his pioneer life in Putnam County and his death in Oakland California at age 80 with family ties and local recollections.
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Fannie F. Leavitt
Fannie F
Leavitt
Hampton Falls
Rockingham County
New Hampshire
Henry
Marshall County
Jan Oth
A. B. Leavitt
Peoria
Ilinois
California
Mra Leavitt
Teab
Newell
Frank
Finney
Maron
Mra J. C. Kingeley
York
Neb
Christian Church of
Iof
Covell
Mia Disosway
Mra Jones
Miss Mateer
Messre Stevers
Henry —Lodge Knights of Pythias
Break Leavitt
Robert Clark
Alex Brown
H. C. Wright
J. H. Jones
Nough
W. H. Worley
Henry Cemetery
Lider Covell
W. R. Stowe
Rockford
Lewis I. Beck
Oakland
Usl
Putnam County
Clear Creek
Shick Shack
Lewis Beck
Cynthia Ann Winters
Isaac Griffith
Mery Ann Price
Kimber
H. E
School Notes Mention Teachers Institute and Science Classes
Mrs Stevens from the Board of Education visited the high school Thursday noting that physiology zoology and anatomy topics were studied with digestive circulatory and nervous systems shown. A teachers’ institute is planned in Lacon Friday and Saturday January 31 and February 1 2 with Dr Hyatt from Peoria and Dr Crone from the university of Illinois scheduled to speak. No-to-bac tobacco cure ads appear briefly in the excerpt.
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Stevens
Board of Education
Sapt
Mallory
Lacon
Dr Hyatt of
Peoria
Dr Crone
U.of I
St Josephs New Rectory Benefit Concerts
Benefit events for St Josephs New Rectory held February 4th to 6th at New Opera House feature local talents, a grand concert by Henry Male Quartat and a later program with recitations and music. Tickets at 15c to 25c, reserved seats at Stever's.
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St Joseph’s
New Opera Bouse
Henry Male
Golo
Edna Stele
Marshall Downcy
Brewer
Andrews
Campbell
Woner
Minias
Tathi
Ivethe
Mamle
Locke
Bolo
W. B. Stever
Queartel
Stever
Worley
Stever’s
Liniment claims and Washington bio in January issue
Ballard's liniment praised as all purpose cure from Atlantic to Pacific and Lakes to Gulf with claims to treat rheumatism and wounds. Dr Powell's sells it for 50 cents. Harper's January issue features a George Washington biography by Professor Noeten. December edition sold out, second edition issued to news agents.
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Ballard
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Harper's Magazine
George Washington
Noeten
Births Reported in Local Townships This Month
In Benachwine township Jackson Buard is parent to a daughter born January 12. A daughter was born January 13 to Charles A Wood in Putnam county. In Magnolia township a child arrived January 9 to Harry Camery and a grandson is noted for S C Brown.
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AL Putnam
Jackson Buard
Jeremiabrake
Benachwine Township
Putnam County
Charles A. Wood
Magnolia Township
Harry Camery
Married in City Church District Despite Local Turmoil
In a Joliet area ceremony on January 14 at the residence of O. H. Norton Rev Frank Aling officiated. The couple Samuel A. O. Bon and Miss Zilpa Augh were wed after a near nine o'clock event. Witnesses included J Wise of Joliet.
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Job
Joseph’s Church
Finn. J Wise
Joliet
Nd Raa
Duster
Obituary notices from various towns dated January living
Obits list multiple short notices: Bessie Harper infant daughter of Charles Harper died at Clear Crook January 14. Mary Chance daughter of Anthony Chance died at Florid January 14 of heart disease. Miriam Lathe 12 hours old daughter of James A. and Clara V. Speers died at Lawn Ridge January 13. Bartlett B. Unthank 47 years 17 days postmaster under President Harrison died in Hennepin January 13. Mrs William Ricker 73 died near Camp Grove January 0. Nettir 1 daughter of Dr G J Hyer died at Youngstown January 6. Brcie of Clear Creek Putnam county. Mrs Charlie Lover Philson died January 11 in Evans township at her son-in-law William Grossoup’s home. grandmother of Mrs George Helper.
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Clear Crook
Bessie
Charles Harper
Florid
Mary
Anthony Chance
Lawn Ridge
Miriam Lathe
James A
Clara V. Speers
G. M. Booke
Hennepin
Bartlett B. Unthank
Dave
Harrison
Camp Grove
William Ricker
Youngstown
Ohio
Nettir
G. J. Hyer
Only.s Z It
BRCIE
Seemprly
Clear Creek
Putnam County
Nois
Evans Township
William Grossoup
Charlover Philson
George Helper
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Slee Berns
Eorge Burr
Yyormis
Evsone
Mesaindy
Sutelao
Zisus
Newpaper
Hinois
Wee Weee Phursday
B. B. Unthank
Ennepin
MR. J. 5
Groff
United States
Senate
House
Woman's Club
Tisklwe
jWe
Woman’s Club
Joan V. Rivey
Enry School Notes
Sterling -Remedy Co
Chicago
Randolph St
Spruce
Serawaree
Ered Agwr
Ences
Hewsaspere
saNeaer
Torme Ozck
W. UL. Mathis
Janie
Jan Ren Eos Janten My
Hermann & Reymour
South Sixth St
Philadelphia
Janiéim Ek Sangin Hinepe
Mlobard Atreet
Ut Jant
Tf M&s
K. Croft
A. G. Humphrey
Ate Grove
Suntdherigg Lake
Henry, Ill
Mi. Geo, Sparling
BE. H. Hutchins
la Prairie Township
Putnam
Illinois
Iowa Land
Harney—& Kinnear
Illinoib
Gannoy
Becker
Ciniaswar
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