Down Town Depot Petition Seeks Front Street Site
Citizens discuss pushing the railroad to place a new depot on Front Street after the old depot burned. Proposals outline track routes from a curve above Richard Dikes’s residence toward the river and along Front Street, with benefits to business and hotels but noting costs. A sample donor offers $200, others may contribute more as debate centers on right of way and downtown impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ht. Co
Front Street
Richard Dikes
School Street
Edward Street
Honury
Law of the streets for pedestrians
A lawyer explains pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks while street traffic, including teams and vehicles, must yield. Drivers often ignore the law by speedily crossing, endangering lives, and cannot drive rapidly over a crossing or obstruct the sidewalk.
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The Republican and the Moline Plowman appeal to new subscribers with a combined offer. The Republican provides weekly local coverage while the Moline Plowman arrives twice monthly as an edited, illustrated agricultural journal. Subscribe now for 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Moline Plowman
Depot location meeting at Melick's Flour Store
Citizens are urged to attend a meeting at Melick's Flour Store on Monday evening at 7.30 to discuss moving the depot to Front Street. The notice asks participants to bring facts and ideas to support the enterprise and to contribute constructively.
Death in residence of Robert Hunter claims Elin Nelson
A young woman named Elin Nelson died after a three week illness of Intrippo and pneumonia at the home of Robert Hunter. She had been part of the Hunter family for two years since her mother’s death, receiving care and affection. The obituary notes the family and friends mourn her loss as she was just blooming into womanhood. The mortal blow occurred at Nskilwa yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hunter
Elin Nelson
Intrippo
Mr Hunter
Nskilwa
St Patrick's Pitts Forsale by J Weieee
Mr J Reynolds of Mayfield Kentucky praises St Patrick's Pitts as superior and reliable. The product is described as gentle in action and removing the system in splene disease. Forsale by J Weieee for cathartic or digestive disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Patrick's
J. Reynolds
Mayfield
St Patrick
J. Weieee
Fire destroys depot at Henry city on freezing night
On a 20 below zero Sunday morning the C R I P R R depot in Henry city burned after embers from a hot stove ignited the floor. The night agent Joseph Malone and agent C M Lawshan warned and saved only the cash drawer and ticket cases. The blaze damaged telegraph instruments and records from 1871. surrounding buildings narrowly escaped. The firemen failed to save the structure, which may be replaced with a new substantial station along the Peoria branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Aghkes
Joseph Malone
C. M. Lawshan
A. G. Humphrey
A. M. Bartle
George Hall
Hall
G. Nicholson
R. R. Company
R. R
Henry City
Peoria
Bome
Edward Street
Front Street
Side Hone Hunts Cold Day Delivers Grand Town Hunt
Last Friday January 13 a large group of business and sportsmen organized a side hunt. Captains J Frank Coan and Henry Mohler led teams to a brisk all day shoot with many participants and a supper prize for the losing side. The frosty conditions produced tough shooting and some humorous mishaps as rabbits arrived stiff from the cold and tails broke from the sticks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Coan
Henry Mohler
Frank Wood
Coan
Ed J. Mathis
Charles Wood
Wat Hovie
James Powers
M. A. Adams
C. H. Watercott
Archie Smith
J. H. Adkinson
Frank Vogelsang
P. K. Cross
Wm Fosdick
Lewis V. Smith
Cal Studgvin
BE. H. Hutching
Durben Downey
ML. Coan
Frank Peterman
Henry Mobler
Tim Wood
RB. Forrest
Albertson
O.C. White
G. M. Clark
Theo Treesways
Dock
O. A. Camp
Samuel Horner
Mr Mohlor
Mohler Wins by 2640 in Local Contest as Rabbits Dominate Hunt
The tally shows Coan 11 185 and Mohler 8 545. Mohler declared winner by 2 640. The event at Swan Lake featured a supper at Frank Wood's residence, with Mrs Wood praised for a delicious spread. 71 attendees including Geo Nichol son and guests enjoyed dancing and games into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coan
Mohler
Frank Wood
Swan Lake
Geo Nicholson
T. F. Clover
Celestie Doelzer
Ed Clark
Miss Johnson
Miss Clements
Ed Osbon
Electric Bitter and Arnica Salve Cure Distressed Patients
Specimen Case 8S Clifford of New Casse Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism poor appetite and severe weight loss. Three bottles of Electric Bitter improved him. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Tennessee healed a long running sore with Electric Bitter and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. John Speaker of Cutuwan Ohio had fever sores treated with Electric Bitter and Arnica Salve, doctors called incurable. Sold by J B & F A Powell’s Drive store.
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H. Clifford
New Casse
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
John Speaker
Cutuwan
Bucklen
J. B & F A. Powell
Obituary of Ella L Metcalf Elmwood minister’s wife
Ella L. Metcalf born March 25 1855 Brimfield Illinois died December 24 1892 at Elmwood Illinois wife of Rev Henry K Metcalf on Whitefield circuit. She joined the Methodist church at age 10 and pursued teaching and ministry with devotion. Funeral held December 27 at Elmwood M E Church with many relatives and clergy in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Mra Metcalf
Henry K. Metcalf
Whitefield
Ella L. Robinson
Brimfield
Ill
Henry County
Geneseo
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hedding College
Illinois
Henry IX, Metcalf
Central Illinois Conference
M. E
Metcalf
C. O. McCulloch
Lamb
Lincoln
Lathrop
Omaha
Mra Motenli
W. L. Robinson
J. D. Calhoun
Pokin, li
J. G. Coleman
Millersburg
III
Nervous Prostration and Relief Advice
A large manufacturer with nervous exhaustion seeks help from a celebrated specialist. He is advised to relieve care and worry and change thinking. The doctor shows concern for health over money and recommends Dr Miles Restorative Nerville with trials and a free book at Dr Powell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Keatlty
Dr Powell's
First Lecture Opens Civilization Series at Henry High
The first lecture in Henry High alumni series was given by Prof Crawford of Illinois University in Chamnigh last Saturday evening. The talk titled What is Civilization outlined the study in History of Civilization with campus style coursework and optional papers for credit. Davenport Burl 6 notes the report, dated February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry High School
Crawford
Illinois University
Chamnigh
Parsons
Lo Oak
Pape Mar Davenport
Ssqne Co
Best Health World Note Highlights Henry Yaeger Agent
Henry Yaeger is named as the sole agent for Best Health World, with a note spelling Honry in the text. The fragment suggests a sponsorship or representation detail, but lacks clear event or date context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Yaeger
Honry
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Passage
Warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments and urging prescription use. Hall's Catarrh Cure from FP J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio claims no mercury and is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. In buying, ensure genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure made in Toledo and sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FP. J. Cheney & Co
Tolado, O
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Wo
Mare Drowns After Night Crash Near Florid
Marcus Kays, returning home in cold weather, drove his team near the Hennepin pike when the horses fell 12 feet into a deep waterway. One mare drowned and the other was saved, valued at 8300, as bystanders watched all night in the ice cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Kays
Henry
Hennepin Pike
Kays
Thomas Horin
Charles Motter
Gran Masque Ball by Henry City Cornet Band
A grand masque ball under the au spices of the Henry City Cornet Band is announced at New Opera Hall on Thursday February 9 1893. Watch for the prize list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry City Cornet Band
New Opera Hall
Pursuit of happiness leads to sign clue in park
A reflective note describes chasing happiness through shops and a park where a ten year old girl with flowers elicits joy. The narrator loses her and an overshoe, then follows Uncle Rob McDonough’s hint to read a sign saying Keep off the Grats to locate both shoe and happiness. Teppy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob McDonough
Business and social notes from a Chicago trip and local events
John Kline and John Steele of John Kline & Co. visited Chicago to buy frames and textiles for wholesale and retail trade and to attend the furniture convention at the Auditorium. The event drew dealers from every state, followed by a Grand Pacific banquet. The First National Bank directors and officers were elected, with praise for its deposits and management. A December 28, 1892 wedding in Wyoming, NL, Henry D. D. Martin and BE. Heywood were announced, and the Illinois State Poultry Association held its third annual exhibit in Decatur with local participants. Other items include ads for printing, stationery, and local business notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kline
John Steele
John Kline & Co
Chicago
Higenbothem
Grand Pacific
Carter Herrison
Alex H. Revell
John M. Smyth
First National Band
L. T. Law
C. R. Jones
T L. Jones
R. D. Jones
W.T. Law
W. T. Law
Thomas Li. Jones
Charles R. Jones
Robert D. Jones
Henry
First National Bank
A. Korns
Wyoming
WH. Jordan
Henry D. D. Martin
BE. Heywood
North Side
Martin
Castleton
Ilinois State Poultry Association
Decatur
James Powers
Heacock
James Steele
Republican Office
Secretary of State
Hyers
New Opera House
Ee Beukland
I Echeevelper
Wirt
John Roth
G. Nicholson & Co
Polly
Tillie Kline
Lois Dunlap
Peoria Steam Laundry
Ary
Ballard’s Wonder Syrup Promises Safe Cough Cure
An old advertisement extols Ballard’s Wonder Syrup as a non opiate remedy for coughs and bronchial issues. It claims to ease consumption, whooping cough, croup, and other throat and lung ailments, asserting it is harmless for children and strengthens lungs after pneumonia. Sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Powell
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