Henry Henry postmaster changes in Henry city
Monday C Brown took formal possession as postmaster of Henry with H Hannum as deputy under retiring postmaster Hartley. Long history of Henry postmasters is recounted from 1840s through 1899 with Brown and Hannum starting duties and bond endorsements totaling about 250 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
C. Brown
H. Hannum
Sohn Hartley
Brown
Oights
Burr Bradley
C. 8
Woodward
John Barnard
Fillmore
Franklin
Pierce
P.M. Janney
Polk
Lincoln
J. A. Warren
P. 8
Perley
Grover Cleveland
John Hartley
O. Brown
Mne
Hartley
Washington, D. C
W. T. Law
Henry Seelye
G. ¥. Paske
T. Rowe
I. W. Tumnery
la Tooms
Thomas Brown
Thomas Negitt
Milo
Mesers Brown
Hannum
Ere Jong
Uncle Bam
Maote
Farmers Institute to Convene in City on Thursday
The Farmers Institute will convene in the city on Thursday at Grand Army Hall to discuss topics of interest to farming success. A K Smith will speak on Cooperative Dairying, Mrs Archie Williams on Woman as a factor on the farm, Jos Miler on valuable organizational topics, Clarence Mille on swine inoculation, William Bracken on the farmer in politics, and J O Winship on public highways. Farmers from Marshall and nearby counties are invited to attend, with hopes for good weather, roads, and a productive meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institute
Grand Army
A. K.smith
Fara
Archie Williamsa
Jos. Miler
Clarence Mille
William Bracken
J. O. Winship
Marshall
Coun Hes
Surprising M E choir visit at the parsonage social
Rev Ayling hosted a Saturday gathering at the parsonage for the M E choir. Guests included Frank Devos and wife, Henry Heelyo and bride, Prof Hartnett and sister, Miss Harper Eckhart Riley, and others. A social repast followed with photo keepsakes and a jovial mood throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E
Ayling
Frank Devos
Henry
Heelyo
Hartnett
Slater
Harper
Eckhart
Riley
Worley
T. Dixonway
Mra
Lady Ayling
Roy Ayling
Abbot
Ehale Tim
Steyer
Nolavla
Putnam County Taxes and railroad tax notices in 1890
The letter by O P Camnout collector of Senachwine Town outlines Putnam County township tax figures including a railroad tax of eight cents per hundred for all townships except Hennepin. He predicts the railroad tax will end in two years and comments on future road building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putman County
Poram
Ill
Iran
Putnam County
Hennepin
O. P. Camnout
Senachwine Town
Peat Btolen Timber. Reminiscences from 1836 Utica
Correspondence recounts a memory of landing on the Illinois river in 1836 and details a Planters House frame built with timber linked to Mathew Hoyt. The piece critiques M. O. M. and recalls timber theft, church acts, a Sabbath dispute, and a grave site in Utica after a Tuesday fire that damaged six businesses and left insurance at 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MO. M
Illinois River
New Paskell House
Mathew Hoyt
Myatic
M.O. M
Silas H. Locke
Henry
School Street
H. Locke
Achual House
Wm Hoyt
Dr King’s New Discovery Ad
The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a proven remedy known by many locals. It claims lasting usefulness after trial and offers a money back guarantee with a free trial bottle at Powell’s Drug Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Powell's Drug Stors
Smith & Ben's World’s Vaudeville at New Opera Hall
The Springfield Daily Monitor previews Smith & Ben's World’s Vaudeville and Pantomime company arriving Feb 12 at New Opera Hall. The act features Swiss bell ringing, a musical glass duet, German comedy Charlee Winchester, Irish comedian H S McClure, contortionist Eddie La Barre, and Chas E Smith’s pantomime satire Humpty and the elephant. The band and orchestra accompany a strong program with scenic effects and witty scenes.
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New Opera Hall
Springfield (I) Daily Monitor
Smith & Ben's
Chatterton
Will L
Chas E. Smith
Charlee
Eddie la Barre
Frank E. McNish
Humpty and the Elephant
Remedy for Influenza Promotes Kompsa Balam
A remedy recommended for influenza is Komp'sa Balam an apeok for coughs and colds adapted to throat and lung diseases. Do not wait for first symptoms obtain a bottle and keep it on hand for immediate use. Neglect can lead to pneumonia. Sold by all druggists.
Milo notes and community updates from Milo Iowa
Mille and Roland Shimet¢ suffer scarlet rash. Fox chasing continues after last Saturday. Mia Kingon family relocates to Tacoma Washington. Warm sunny days give way to cold air matching corn crop needs. influenza, grippe, hits school with serious cases including Louis Pettegrew and Chris Aplin. Brother E A Gilleland opens a protracted meeting at the Christian church in Milo on Thursday evening January 23. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Shimet
Mia Kingon
Tacoma
Washington
la Grippe
Louis Pettegrew
Chris Aplin
E. A. Gilleland
Christian Church
Milo
Varna Resident Alex Wright Falls Ill As Roads Hamper Work
Varna reports Alex Wright fainted and remained unconscious for a period while townsfolk discuss the bad roads hindering hauling. J S West visits Henry as community activity slows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Wright
Varna
J.S. West
Henry
Funeral for Edwin Hoyt Noted in Peoria Area
Edwin Hoyt died Wednesday at noon after a long illness. His son Elmer, traveling from Chicago by multiple rail lines, arrived in Henry to attend the funeral. The service included scripture, hymns, and prayers, with many local and Chicago mourners, a large floral tribute from Schipper & Block, and a funeral cortege to Henry cemetery. Peace to his ashes.
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Moyt
l.Laat
Republican
Edwin Hoyt
Elmer
Peoria
Rock Island
Pearls
Henry
8. C. Brown
Messrs Schipper & Block
Kirchman
Mra Hoyt
Sisters of
Chicago
Mra Guyer
Hoyt
Thomas Whalen
N. Halsted Street
Luke Sullivan
Sflegel Street
Jeremiah Nolan
Ashton Lovett
Mise Sue Hilman
of &Chipper & Block
Benadt
Obituary: Katie Cutter of Derby Kansas
Mrs Katie Cutter died of consumption in Derby Kansas at age 28 after four days confined to bed. She left a four year old daughter and is mourned by husband WH Nam Cutter and family. The burial followed a Presbyterian service in Derby with neighbors and relatives gathering at the station and church for the last farewell.
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Katie
Great Bend
Kansas
Fred
Derby
Brie
Katie Bird Sparling
Wag
Whnam Culter
Kalle Custer
Florid
Patoamco
Presbyterian Church
Mra Baldwin
Henry
Emily McClung
State of
Hennepin
Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Relief for Coughs
An old advertisement proclaims Kemp's Balsam as a standard family remedy for throat and lung ailments including coughs colds bronchitis asthma and consumption. It touts a guarantee and offers trial size free to entice customers.
Centenary Methodist day school honors retiring Superintendent Parker
Centenary Methodist day school in Chicago presented Samuel Parker with an elegant picture of Christ in the Temple as thanks for his service. Hon L L Bond delivered the presentation. Parker expressed gratitude for the esteem and friendship shown. The note references Springfield Journal praise of its city journalism and advertisements offering specials. The article also cites figures on government expenditures and a push to admit coeducation at University of Pennsylvania. It mentions Oklahoma land claim sales, nerve health product Restorative Nerve and Medicine, and lists several distributors. Trial bottles and a booklet offered at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Methodist
Chicago
Samuel Parker
L. L. Bond
Parker
Taylor Bros
Bryan, O
Ambery & Murphy
Battle Creek
Mich
C.B. Woodworth & Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Birth Announcements From Various Townships and Cities
A daughter was born January 16 to J. Long and a grandson named Winston in Cleveland lore. January 10 in Wine Township a daughter arrived to W. D. Perkins. In Detroit Michigan January 1 a son was born to C. Jenkins and a grandson to the late Harrison Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOEX
Etresels
J. Longm
Winton
Cleveland
W. D. Perkins
Detroit
Miah
C. Jenkins
Harrison Gregory
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Henry Peopublicay
Grorche Durr, Eprron
Henry, Tunple
A Farmers Institute
Babha
Beek
Biato Tax
Road and
Pridge
Laat
Bakuel Parker
Utica
Mille
Katie Cutter
Just
New York
E. H. Hutchins
Springfield (Ill
Ast
United States Foreign Mail ‘Department
United States
Toe
University of Pennsylvania
Oklahoma
Courtrey
Sias
Bigeity
St. Mary's Catholic
B. Bank
Joseph Bender
Humphrey, Neb
Wunder
Whitefield
Brothonjo-Law A. B. Jal
Miss Liva
Ann
Adkinson
Bush Bros
Edward
Willaell
Aera
Sie 7
Wnitesel Corners
Poland
Chine
Alec
Auoctioneer
Yioneer
HJ. Grego
Marshall Goumiy Circuit Court
Ilindle
Thompson
Baratoga Township
Marshall County
Ilinois
Lee Wallace W. Whitney
Jan Hin
Tre Underaignod
Kénrz
Nicholson & Bruce
A. Worley
Henry Township
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