Fire devastates Henry neighborhood. Peoria crew aids rescue
A Sunday night blaze destroyed the Full Store and adjoining buildings in Henry. Firefighters from Peoria assisted as flames fed on a heavy stock of merchandise. Several buildings changed hands, insurance adjusters arrived, and residents faced loss while a cautious response spurred town gratitude and repairs.
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Prise Sparks
Frank Baer
John Kraus
J. N. Krenz
Duke
Frommel
James McCune
Edward Street
Peoriy Company
Peoria
Ilinois
Edward
Qur
R. Paskell
Clifford
Hans
Jonah
J. R. Hamilton
Maurer & Jackson
Chicago
Henry
Albert Dickinson
Lyman Horrom
Frank Coan
Warren & Me
Aleer
G. F. Puskell
Paskell
Frank McBrady
Duke Bros
Puskell House
Frank
Surance
J M. Powers
Forrest
Brea
Sebick
Fair
G. M. Locke
Culver Boys
David Down
Wenona
Henry Fire Company
Daniels’ Photo Gallery
Emu Manski
Ieat
Frank Yanochowski
Gates
Joe Hart
Wright &Green
Daniela
Adkinson
Warren & Freeet
Samuel Orr
Fire Devastates West Edward Street Shops
A rapid blaze damaged multiple buildings on the west side of Edward Street. The Ball bakery, run by George Schafer and later by George Bull and Frank Yanochowski, burned. walls collapsed as floors gave way. Dr Powell's drug store front required a new facade. many shop fronts suffered cracked glass and scorched woodwork.
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George Schafer
Seafer
George Bull
Frank Yanochowski
Yanochowski
Gates
Edward
Dr. Powell
Powell
Adkinson’s
Hart- 8 Market
Wright & Green
M. G. Coan
Perry Hardware Co
Nelson & Thacker, Jewelers
C. E. Smith's Grocery
Why I Believe There Is a God Sermon Extract
A sermon extract by Robert L. Campbell from a Presbyterian church service argues for belief in God, asserting human knowledge of a Supreme Being, design in nature, and the need for honest investigation. It cites the universe’s order, movement, and forces as evidence, and notes faith rests on the faculties of human nature.
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Bysttev
Robert L. Campbell
Presbyterian Church
Tie
Niagara Falls
Ais
Jupiter
J Piter
Earth
Snans
Fteir
Woman's Club notes and reflections after fire calamity
A Monday Woman's Club meeting at Mrs Susan A Clift's home opened with a subdued mood due to the prior fire. Evelyn S. Jones led, with essays and readings on home life, and remarks on the town’s loss and the queen's passing. May Ebaugh, Mrs Hamill, and Mrs Davidson were featured, with guests listed and a bouquet adorning the president's table.
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Barbara Fritchie
Bertha Tullis
Bessie KeHer
Henry Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
Martha Howe Davidson
Aft
Evelyn BE. Jones
Minnie Hamill
Hamill
Fanny Wallis
Gertrude Baynend
Dell Adams
Lata
May Ebaugh
Evelyn E. Jones
Presbyterian Church
Mrs Jones
Wesley Doyle
MD Sterrett
Mra Braveels
Bessie Keller
Henry
Cronk
Dowagine
Mich
Orphena Knight
Whitefield
Presbyterian Church Department
Anna Culter Hall
School Notes and Class Activities Report
Pleasant weather aids study as Arithmetic reviews Stocks and Bonds. Geography re view by Seoters. Examinations set for Thursday and Friday. Mrs Andrews and McLanahan noted in Fourth room. Medieval History pupils study Rise of the Papacy. Many absentees Monday after the fire. Prof Calhoun spoke on the value of time to High School. Phssies pupils handling Heat topic. likely to improve before the period ends. Minnie Stevens leads Fourth room during Miss Nicholson illness. work proceeds smoothly.
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Mra Andrews
McLanahan
Calhoun
Minnie Stevens
Miss Nicholson
Card of Thanks for Jane Hall
The family thanks those who offered sympathy and comfort during their recent bereavement. In deep sorrow they acknowledge the kindness of friends and neighbors and pray others may find consolation through those who stand with them in hard hours. Jane Hall. Katt Woont
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Jane Hall
Matrimonial Anderson and Finley Tie The Knot In 1901 Union
Frank E. Anderson and Carrie Finley were married at the bride’s parents home on High Prairie in a noon ceremony last Wednesday January 1 1901. Rev J W Moles of Whitefield officiated as Milas Dora Anderson announced the nuptials. A wedding dinner followed and the couple left for a brief visit in Quincy Illinois.
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Mra Anderson
Quincy
Cookery lectures by Mrs Waterman at Henry Parish Church
Henry ladies hire Mrs Alice Cary Waterman for a six lecture series on Domestic Befence to begin Monday Jan 28 at 2 20 p m in the Presbyterian church. Tickets are $1 for the course, 24 cents for a single ticket. Waterman, an ex pot ent and teacher of cookery, will lecture on principles and the chemistry of foods using the Crescent gasoline stove. A testimonial from Allerton Iowa dated Aug 22 1900 praises her school of cookery for practical science and clear instruction.
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Henry
Alice Cary Waterman
Presbyterian Church
Perry Hardware Co
Allerton
Iowa
Mra Waterman
Allerton Chautauqua Assembly
M P WrikKine
Prompt service offered from Carroll Street residence repair shop
The ad promises prompt workmanship and guarantees satisfaction from a home shop at Carroll and Second streets. Frank I., proprietor, hires L H Perdew as repairman and promotes no rent costs enabling quick, same service for customers.
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Carroll Street
L H. Perdew
Carroll and
Second Streets
Frank I
Mother's Favorite Chamberlain Cough Remedy Ad
The Mother's Favorite Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as pleasant and safe for children. It targets coughs colds croup and whooping cough and is claimed to contain no opium or injurious drugs, suitable for babies and adults alike. Forsale by Dr Powell.
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Chamberlain
Mexico
Powell
Alwayny
Card of Thanks for Fire Relief Assistance
We express sincere thanks to citizens who assisted during the fire at the morelog and helped save our goods. Gratefully yours, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Fospenner.
Missouri Land for Sale by John Hartley Real Estate
John Hartley the real estate man advertises Missouri land for sale. He makes regular trips on the first and third Tuesdays to discuss parcels. For details call his Henry office.
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Missouri
John Hartley
Fies Fu
Henry Tf
Juxtaposed Names in Local Parish Notation
Fragmentary OCR notes show references to individuals including a Rev, a Josif daughter, and Taniel Wonton of Po orin. The legibility is poor but suggests a church related notice or record involving these persons and a family.
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U Jeiforas
George
Aaber
Josif
Taniel J. Wonton
Orin
Property Sale On North Street With Two Lots and Sikeel Lease
A local notice describes a property on North street comprising two lots to be sold. The document mentions a burn on premises and listed names including Sergeant Dennis Sikeel with a deadline in January for the mansession or surrender.
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Howes
North Street
Igeor
Dennis Sickeel
Magnolia
Tvo
Chester
Poland
China
Shropshire
Timothy
Cluver Bay
Ohio
Plymouth
Farm for Sale Near Lone Teo Chaese Face Tery
Farm for sale NE half a mile east of Lone Teo Chaese Face tory and six miles west of Putnam containing acres under cultivation with well improved frontage. Small rust on the place. Address Jun2itt PHEBE A VAIL, Senty, U1.
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Lone Teo Chaese
Putnam
Con
Phebe
Vail
Senty
Court records from Mareahall County January term case list
The Circuit Court Mareahall County records a January term action involving William Howl Farts and multiple defendants including Furle Ama Wwrede Margaret Ruth Edwar Erverson Ella Mamersor Sarah Holler Annie Suckett Cora Fe Coy Wil Ermerson and others. The document lists party names and docket entries.
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Tate
Mareahall County
William Howl
Hyp
Furle
Ama Wwrede
Margaret
Ruth
Edwar Erverson
Ella Mamersor
Sarah i Holler
Annie & Suckett
Cora FE
Wilwer Ermerson
Tyurds
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