Turbulent Tennessee politics and Midwest business notes
A garbled column reports Tennessee reform talks on pistol control amid party tensions around Governor Tanner and Republican gains. It covers Chicago and Nashville papers, the Hudcat firm sale to James Barrett, and a clear interest in a Pool Tournament at the Commercial Club. It mentions Henry Illinois poultry event dates January 31 and February 1 with judge Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chew
Vatley Poultry Associaton
New Opera House
Benes Jil
Illinois
Illinois Valley Poultry Association
Dorr
Seo. Henry, Ill
Regular meeting and officers elected at lodge room
The Terrance order, Royal Olore, held its semi annual election of officers in the lodge room at Lockday Avenue. Officers elected included WA, Mrs Chas Aniland. WM, Dre Swem. WD, O M Daria. J P Sparling as Managers. with notable members listed among the Durfinger and Duris families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnerrance
Royal Olore
Lockday Ave
Chas Aniland
Dre Swem
John Rogeray
O M “Daria
J P Sparling
Atecer
Orin Durfinger
Fourteenth District Farm Institute Reports Large Attendance and Progress
The Putnam county Farmers Institute and 14th Congressional District meeting drew 250 to 300 daily attendees. Papers discussed roads dairy and sugar beet industries, with a strong focus on establishing township high schools and agricultural education at the state level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F'Armera
14Th Congressional
Potriam- Qo
Farmers Institute
Rey Zeller
Magnesia
Clear Creek Quartet
Drof Taylor
City, Board
J. Miller
Venonk
Harper
Mary W Smith
Florence Given
Vadle Smith
Sia
Nellie McNabb
Palatine
Lyle Darley
Hennepin
Jno Swivey
Clear Creek
Aper
Naomi Williams
Patoam
Mra
M Reginald
Cottage Hil
Oliver Wilson
Magnolia
Peper
Laura Thornton
Anna Wilson
Alice Tomlinson
Mary Harrison
Granville
Putnam County
MM Malla
Marshall Co Bohoole
Myrtle Williams
Putnam
Enid Carroll
Magic Franceway
Granyble
Candica Robinson
Privas
Institute
L. B Skeel
O.w.reid
Maero
Holden
Champaign
Mary Gallaher
J W Thornton
H. von Bedenfeldt
Jas H More
More
Fivening Seasion
Magnolia Orchestra
Geo F Bell
Illinois
H O Mille
H B J Beck
Stratton D Brooks
LaSalle
Brooks
Highton
Aud Fisher
J N McNabb
Our Country
Jo Miller
Woenopa
Attacw
Musis
Adios
Bt Domestic Science ‘Association
Prineston
James B Thornton
James A McNabb
RO Barrison
Jas McNabb
D Fisher
Robinson
Grenville
Oscar ‘Bomgarneri
Mt Palatine
Thos-Brenn
Luphy
Magnolis
Alfred Judd
Wenona
H K Smith
Ligsle Stockhaus
Andrew Morse
Henry
Smith
Palating
G Linley
Minonk
E Milte
Roy Winters
Floyd Mills
ME Palatine
Wille Wierman
Lostent
Gufford Mills
Dan McMurtry
Chas Stockbana
Oliver Mills
Lear Creek
WB Miller White
Frank Price
Hd Phillips
Hd Oaster
Jas A McNabb
A J Harper
P Morine
F B Smith
Albert Stickle
Patnam
State Institute
George Gregory
James Barnhard
J O Wins
State University At
Mechanic Arte
Commonwealth of Illinois
Morrill
Putnam—County
14Th Congressional District Institute
Meguella
Community event notes from J A Harpis and W B Mints
A fragment references J A Harpis as president and W B Mints as secretary in a note about recent events over a three day period. It mentions profit and pleasure and attendance, but lacks full context or dates.
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J. A. HaRpis
W. B. Mints
Church Notes Record Starved Choir and Active Ladies Aid
Sunday services at the ME church lacked a choir with congregational singing barely enjoyed. The Ladies Aid Society to meet January 25 at 2:30 at Mrs Carrie Hillabrand’s home. Rev M P Boyden to oversee morning and evening services next Lord's Day. Officers listed for the Junior League and Ladies Aid, with renewed treasurership and new roles. Epworth League constitution excerpt included outlining duties of vice presidents and literary and social work departments.
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Ladies Aid Society
Carrie Hillabrand
M P Boyden
J P Spar Hing
Junior League
T Disosway
Mildred Allen
Ora Borham
Ethel Brabblen
Emily Fawcett
Edith Motride
Emma Poozer
Hina Hillabrand
Orel Gilmore
Sadie Fawcett
Nellie McBride
Zoe Young
Lloyd
Epworth League
Edwit A Bohell
Board of Contro
Cleveland
Ohio
Whird V. Pres. Department of
M- B Cchureh
Church Universal
Lyceums
V. Pres
Department of Social Work
Sohell
Adde
Local notices and business ads span medical remedies and weddings
An old newspaper clipping offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from West Truax and others, plus ads for Balfas Pile Cure. It also reports a January 28 engagement of Mr Browley and Miss Zelma Rhodes in Aurora and notes Swift Packing Co employee Browley plans to marry in St Joseph Missouri. Henry, Illinois sees Peoria Marble Works considering a Henry branch based on a salesman’s pitch.
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Hall
FB. J. Cheney ‘& Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Himi
West & Truax
O. Wailding
Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Bali
Beat
Kiroomn-Bromiey
Peoria, Steam’ Marble Works
Henry
Peoria Works
Mondus
Welcome Visitor Johnny Nolt Beats Home From Swift Packing
Johnny Nolt, a nearby resident of CGC Coulter in Chigaga, visited over Sunday. Both he and his companion work in the Swift Packing company, with Nolt described as well, content in his position, and doing first rate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Nolt
CGC Coulter
Chigaga
Swift Packing Company
A Wise Decision with Hood's Pills
Mr. Eliza Johnson of Décatur Trinolia describes taking Hood's Pills after suffering dyspepsia and grip, abandoning feeble eating for life. She notes relief soon, allowing her to eat anything she wished. The testimonial highlights cure for headaches and pauses in health.
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Eliza Johnson
Entire Family Drowned in Kentucky Town
Curdsville Kentucky January 16 Daniel Jennings a tobacco grower and his son Samuel were drowned near town. The tragedy wipes out the entire family as Jennings wife and two daughters were drowned months earlier. Nineteen Drowned at Tacoma Washington January 16 Captain George W Staling, the mate and 17 crew of the ship Andelana were drowned in harbor during a squall that capsized the vessel.
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Curdsville
Daniel Jennings
Samuel
Jennings
Tacome
Washa
George W. Staling
Was
Andelana
Birth Notice in City Names Alderman Duke and Berger
A birth notice lists Alderman Thomas Duke and a person named Berger in a city record dated January 14. The brief entry records the naming or birth event with local officials connected to the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn Thila Oly
Thomas Duke
WM Shallenberger
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