Henry Republican urges patrons to settle debts for year end
The Henry Republican publishers George Burt & Son appeal patrons to pay subscriptions and ads to liquidate debts. They report receipts of the Flint and Michigan canal year total 999,308.80 with expenditures 81,196.76, and note political views on anti expansion and early county Republican conventions due to fast national and state gatherings.
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API
Estebm Itn
Indemubfe Ua
George Burt & Son
Henry Republican
Fitnols and Michigan Canal
Tinois
Chicago drainage canal sparks push for Lake Michigan to Mississippi waterway
Following the canal’s operation, public pressure grows for a navigable link from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. Proponents call it a worthy project and urge concerted effort to advance the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Dem State Committee Faces Campaign Tide
Arthur Bentley remarks that the Democratic state committee is winding down the Maols campaign, with local contests offering only fragments. He predicts a broader wave toward Tepeblean victory, possibly exceeding 1888 in impact.
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Arthur ©. Bentley
Democratic State
Maols
Ddemocrate
War Revenue Act Left Intact By Congress This Year
The Ways and Means Committee decided to keep the War Revenue Act on the statute books for now. It will remain until the government can redeem bonds issued to fund the Spanish war.
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Ttls
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Senator Benator Refuses Reply to Tanner in Washington Letter
A personal letter from Washington indicates Senator Benator will not respond to Tanner. Senator Bays says he regrets Tanner's course and urges party unity to ensure success, asserting he will not hinder the party’s principles or its prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benator Sm-Gullom
Quincy
Washington, J
Tanner
Col
Tony Bays
Mocking Chicago river odors and sanitation in Peoria prose
The Peoria Star lampoons Chicago sewage concerns with satirical history and gendered remarks on perfumery and cleanliness. It muses on odors from the Chicago river and drainage canal, then pivots to how doctors once revived patients with river air, hinting at a shift in remedy practices.
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Peoria
Chicago
Josephine
Rise of the River at Lockport Weir Through Noon Today
The report lists the river’s exact rise from before the turning at Lockport to noon today, as recorded by the state water gauge at the Awenry lock. Collector Kinnear maintained daily river rise figures, providing the official stages at various dates and the true rise above the low water mark.
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Lockport
Awenry
Kinnear
Blanche Diehl to Wed Ramsey in Highmore
An Ottawa area wedding departure note recalls Miss Blanche Diehl leaving for Highmore South Dakota to marry Rev. J J Ramsey of the Methodist church. Attending guests presented silverware and keepsakes. farewell events span Ottawa and Henry County with well wishes.
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Ottawa
A J ‘Diehl-fox
Blanche
Diehl
Muah
Ottawa-Guatfet
Mra O C-Payne
Mise
Huron
South Dakota
Rey J J Ramsey
Janker
Méthodé
Highmore
Epworth League
Republicans
Blanche Diehl
Revs
Mesdames Durboran
Nusbaum
Bouchard
Myx Payne
Ida Miller
Mesers
Mesdames Chapman
O Clark
W G Williams
JT Black
Bert Webb
Chas Hare
WG Grabendike
Mesdames Hunt
Woodbridge
Mieses Hunt
Mallory
Cowell
Webb
Doran
Cole
Aiken
McCuide
Stelin
Clark
Grabendike
Grabendike,— Kapp,Chalmers, ‘Coultrap, Constant; Frbeety ‘Chalmers, Wykolf
Prof Man
Mise Corcoran
Kansas
City of Peoria Steamer to Undergo Major Upgrades
Eight investors including T Smey and A L McCarty acquired the City of Pearl and plan remodeling this winter. Captain Birley, veteran steamboat man, will overhaul machinery and wheel, aim to increase speed and cut coal costs by half. Ed H Heath to serve as clerk. boat to receive new dress of white with green trim in spring.
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City of
Pearl
Reine
Ed H Heath
Peoria
Judge Alfred M Craig Visits Ottawa For Reelection Talk
Judge Alfred M Craig a longtime Supreme bench member visited Ottawa meeting leading Democrats about his upcoming bid for re election. Elected from the 5th district in 1878 he has served three nine year terms and his term ends in June 1800. His home is in Galesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred M. Craig
Supreme Bench
Ottawa
Craig
Lawrence
Galesburg
Aida
Supreme Judiciary
Times
Unavings Great Rus on Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Pierson drug store manager Martin reports a rent run on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with five bottles sold to a customer. The ad claims quick relief from coughs and sore throats during grippe season, noting prompt action and high satisfaction in a South Chicago Daily Calumet snippet.
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Chamberlain
Martin
Pierson
Hesella
Honyworth
Groewing
Dal
Chicago
Powell
Condition of Bui Shall county patients at Avnois Western Hospital
A county clerk report lists patients under care at Avnois Western Hospital for the insane in Watertown as of January 1, 1900. It names illnesses such as hallucinations dementia epilepsy and mental weakness, with names like Mary J Glendenning Charles 2 Hurris and Gertrude Loraly. It notes transfers from Jacksonville to Watertown on February 6, 1899 and two admissions in December 1899, Bent Foster and Othy Murphy.
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Wedsu Seidoonsrys
Bui
Avnois Western Hospital
Watertown
Phyebala
Taacobda Mead
Fulria
Melualy
Jesse B Bane
Gooduen
Mary
Mary J
Glendenning
Someling
Charles Ker
Nza
Ube
Fale
Hallue
Tom Qussie Hoadley
August Kunzman Good
Amelia Locker
sDamental
Elizabeth ‘Tonathen
Ooe Ekailu Cer
James Thompson
Gertrude Loraly
Isaac Newton Reed
Magdalena Schmahti
Almothy Murphy
Ern Mead
Thomas B Bostur
Alice Smith
Dieudove SA
Jacksonville
Hania
Othy’ Murphy
Bent Foster
Florian Afton Remembered in Ottawa Papers
Florian Afton recalled by readers as Ottawa papers publish items from the local press. Notable references appear for those who remember him, highlighting his life and times in the community.
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Florian Afton
Mr Afton
Ottawa
Afton Trial Ends With Not Dependent Verdict
Florian Afton was found not to be neglecting his children or making them dependent. The six jurors debated January 20 and returned a verdict this morning despite a lengthy trial. The judge ordered the verdict, noting Afton’s statements contrasted with his wife’s accounts, while his future support obligations remain in question.
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Florian Afton
Galden
Kenrt
Johnson
Afton
Armstrong
Community Play At Grange Hall Benefiting Whitefield Camp
Non entertainment event at the Grange Hall Whitefield Corners on Tuesday evening for Whitefield Camp No 1668 features the five act drama Carl Johnson the Woodman. Cast includes Oarl Johnson played by Beddin Henry Smith, Holmes Wm Brown, Crum B, Ridgeway Sam Gashay, Ackley, Somers James Sheldon chief forewater A Engleston Shut DeSnookery Kissinger Mrs Mary Smith Nellie Smith Ol n Somers Mrs Johnson D J Bolt Ross Holt Annis Jolson elain Holmes James Poster and Ed Achley with Mary Brown and Mrs L A Romors in supporting roles.
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Whitefield Corners
Whitefield Camp
Carl Johnson
Castleton Camp
W.A
Castleton
Oarl Johnson
St. Paul
Beddin Uecnry Smith
Holmes Wm. Brown
thaOwamp
B. W. Crum BI Bashuw
Sam Gashay
Oln Somers
Johnson
Curl
D. J. Bolt
Ross Holt
Annis Jolson
Elain Holmes James Poster
Ed Achley Mary Brown
Mra. L. A Romors
AOU W Lodge 430 Celebrates First Anniversary
The AOU W marked its first anniversary in the lodge room with a prettily arranged table and an ornamental wreath presented by Mrs Charles Griesbach. Mr BF Phillips of Whitewater, an 80 year old brother in law of Jonas Diverbiss, spoke briefly praising the association and Henry lodge's work, receiving warm applause. Attendees included Mexicans and Mesdames B Phillips, EG Cromwell, E A Hall, Charles Griesbach, Andrew Stibgon, Clayton Rolley, Fl. Fairchilds, F Burt, Miss Clara Seater, Beulah Wilcott, Fanny Voll, Monans Tronmonger, IJ Ironmonger, William Calhoun, and BL Vail.
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AOU W
Charles Griesbach
BF Philips
Whitewater
Jonas Diverbiss
Fpen
Death by Own Action Near Sparland Tragedy On Rail Line
A man found by the Rock Island track 14 miles south of Sparland in a near unconscious state died after a jackknife blade was driven into his heart with a stone. Coroner Geenan of Toluca reported the injuries as self-inflicted. No identification found beyond initials on his collar. He appeared about 30, well dressed and of genteel bearing.
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Rock Island
Sparland
Geenan_of
Dr King's New Discovery credited by Philadelphia woman
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia says Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption cured her chronic hackling cough after years of failed remedies and doctors. She reports chest relief and better sleep and praises it widely. Trial bottles free at Dr Powell's Drug Store. price 1.90. Subscribe for The Republican.
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Annie E Springer
Howard St
Philadelphia
Church Notes On Revival and Services In Henry
The Presbyterian and St Joseph churchs hold services next Sunday. New Church reading circle meets tomorrow evening with Mr and Mrs Cheater Bidweny. ME church Ladies Aid convenes next Wednesday at Mrs Keenan’s home. Revival efforts continue with about 12 conversions at ME church and active preaching by Rev Tullis. Christian church meetings paused last Thursday after two weeks of effort. Rev Mayo from Peoria preached at St Johns Episcopal and may pursue Roman Catholic priesthood. ME church revival attracts youth and older worshipers, with regular evening services 7:30 and a call for greater cooperation. Rev Tullis and Rev Fawcett noted for continued preaching and pastoral work in Granville and Henry.
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Presbyterian Church
St. Joseph's Catholic Chuirch
New Church Reading Circle
Cheater Bidweny
Ladies Aid Society
Keenan
Epworth
Berthie Tullis
Normal
Miss Tullis
Soldiers Orphans’ Home
Tullies
The
Christian Church
Dabney
Francis Willard Mayo
Peoria
Btohn
Episcopal Church
M 32
Tullis
M Fawcett
Congregational Brethren
Granville
Rev Fawcett
Mehureh
Henry
Woman's Club Ninth Meeting At Mrs Hunter Home
The Woman's Club held its ninth meeting at Mrs Philena Hunter's home on Monday January 22 with 41 members present. Guests included Mrs Julia Stevens Fanny Wall Flora Runnells and Ella Meier. Art Department under Mrs Mary Paskell presented a program with piano solos and papers on Musical Art and Works of Art in Public Schools.
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Philena Hunter
Julia Stevens
Fanny Wall
Flora Runnells
Ella Meier
Mary Paskell
Miss Meier
Amn Burt Jenks
Savanmi
Paskell
Adies
Else Helper
Jumble
TCA
Miss Stone
Vaca
Andrews
Ellogg
Clara Waughop
Department of Philanthropy
Henrietta Helper
Jos Emine L. Townsenn
Public 5ungol Notes and School News
Lelia Tullis visits as a high school visitor on Wednesday. Howard Broner excels in college work at Galesburg. Agnes Davis misses school several days due to the grippe. Mid term exams begin Thursday and Friday with no exemptions. William Hammond attends a military academy in Portland, Oregon. Seniors gain access to review common branches. Senior arithmetic class debates 180 or 90. Studies updated to Botany, Physiology, Chemistry, and Bookkeeping for Geography. Weather this week improves after last week’s gloom.
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Lelia Tullis
Howard Broner
Galesburg
Agnés Davis
Wiliam Hammond
The
Henry High School
Portland
Oregon
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