Republican Henry III office notices and legislative briefings
Addresses for this office are requested with old and new P O changes. A bill to license private detective agencies at $1000 is discussed along with apportionment plans placing Marshall in the 14th district and a 20th senate district coalition. School book uniformity, a gold cure report, absenteeism in Congress, and salaries for state legislators are outlined, ending with a cough remedy advertisement.
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Barnes
Marshall County
Marshall
Woodford
Tazewell
Mason
Logan
Bureau
Stark
Putnam
I Peoria
Congress
Washington
Oneral Assembly
Springeld
Galesburg
Rep
Register
Road costs and farmer burden in Illinois township debate
The piece argues hard roads will be costly for farmers, with Gov Altgeld's figures cited. It calculates a Whitefield township cost of about 875000 for hard roadbeds and notes statewide totals. it calls for counting costs before heavy spending. It also criticizes saloon funds being diverted to gravel and warns readers to beware mercury in remedies.
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The
Republican
Illinois
Altgeld
Whitefield Township
Marshall County
Granger
Court adjourned as cases reviewed by Judge Green
The Okenet Court concluded law business on the docket with adjournment to the next term. Several cases reached judgments or decrees including basie larceny conviction a term for Perry Gates burglary appeal and various partitions and foreclosures. The notice also advertises wedding and anniversary stationery services at the Republican office.
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Okenet Court
Green
Erm
Basie Ap
Ite
Perry Gates
Jones O. Enders
Henry Balonseifer
Fisher
Sbect
Hofer
Wm A. Rowe
John McFadyen
Ranore
Frank J. Wonder
Mary Benone
Basanté Hamilton
John A. Hamilton
Idas Barton
John Barton
Mary Dalrymple
Chas Dalrymple
John DeFrates
Ida May Defrates
Sarah Porch
Henry Porch
Frank H. Jackson
H. Es Jackson
Nk A. Gell
T. van Antworpet
One Cent Postage and Rural Mail Delivery Advocated
A reader from Henry County argues the nation should expand free or near free mail service to small towns. They contend two cent letters are too cheap for urban areas and urge universal free delivery to improve country life and access to newspapers and papers. They emphasize daily postman visits and the benefits of regular, punctual mail.
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Henry Republican
United States
Chicago
St Louis
Peoria
Funeral of Mary Allen West in Galesburg
The remains of Mary Allen West arrived in Galesburg after six weeks in transit. A large crowd attended the First Church of Christ funeral with war veterans and women’s groups present. Speakers praised her selflessness and industry, noting her work with the Illinois Woman’s Press association and the Union Signal. Her grave lies beside her parents in Hope cemetery.
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Mary Allen West
Galesburg
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Japan
Church of Christ
G. A. R. Post
Woman's Relief Corps
Flor
Band of Hope
Margaret Sudduth
Ruby Gilbert
8S. M. Moses
Ellen S. Pratt
Emily Kellogg
Chicago
Lucie B. Tyng
G.hibbon
Peoria
Mary Rankin
Babcock
Monmouth
Miss West
Woman's Temperance Publishing Association of Chicago
Illinois Woman's Press Association
A. R. Thain
Omaha
Henry Somerset
Dr Thain
Pratt
Ilinois Woman's Press Association
Miss Suddith
Hibben
Misa West
Hope Cemetery
Henry Merdian and Christine Bogner Married in Whitefield
Henry Merdian youngest son of J J Merdian and Christine Bogner daughter of Joseph Bogner were wed in a religious ceremony Tuesday morning. In the evening guests gathered at the bride's home to congratulate and celebrate. They will begin housekeeping on a Whitefield farm owned by the groom's father with many handsome presents and favorable prospects.
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Henry Merdian
Chistine Bogner
Henry
J. J. Merdian
Joseph Bogner
Whitefield
Railway and penitentiary notes plus a traveling card cartoon
A survey of railway fireman promotions shows rapid locomotive purchases creating engineer shortages on the Big Four and Pennsylvania lines. The Illinois penitentiaries reportedly show two years of self sufficiency and a fund surplus despite prior political attacks. A local house notice reading This place is for sail prompts a country joke about wind and sale. Beardstown editor Alland and Glover promote a traveling men identification card for bank cash access.
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Pennsylvania
Garvin
Hoc
Cal Alland
The
Beardstown Star
W. 8. Glover
Alland
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Sprained Ankle Cure
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment claiming a sprained ankle will heal in 1 to 8 days with immediate pain relief and lists numerous ailments it allegedly treats. A rumor about James Foster's remains sparked town excitement but was debunked as a hoax, leaving his whereabouts a mystery.
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Ballard
Rowell
James Foster
Evans
Foster
Lacon Democrat
Newly Made Bride Dodges Quarrels in Snobbish Exchange
In a dialogue from Harper's Bazaar English as She Speaks It, Miss Snobly and Miss Van Million clash over social airs. A bride declares harmony with her papa while the groom teases about managing her.
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Papa
Harper's Bazar
No Great Harm Done by a Foolish Mistake
A comic domestic scene unfolds as Mr Chugwater bursts in anger and confession after realizing he handed a three-cent piece to a streetcar conductor for a dime, then faces embarrassment and muttered reconciliation with Mrs Chugwater and Samantha.
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Chicago Tribune
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Kerwinary Sargon and Danis
Chicago Veterinary College
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Henry, Ill
Molor’& Son
Edward Atroot
Edward P. Harney
Farnay
Frank Baer
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Lacon
Wonona
Ofiloco
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Atarms
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National Soldiers' Home
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Ilinois Penitentiaries
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Boston
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