ManuaI Training as a Factor in Education Lecture
Prof Charles Bennett of Bradley Polytechnic Institute spoke at the Presbyterian church on manual training shaping modern education. The talk argued for hands on work to build skilled citizens, noting schools must adapt curricula to social needs and progress, with emphasis on reasoning through construction and industry. The event featured a small musical program and was introduced by Mr. B E Jones. The report ends with obituary notice of 4l year Putnam County Clerk, Illinois, January 14 1904.
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Sigpe Woman's Club
Department of Science
Mise Clara GQ
Filliame
Bertover
Charles Sia? Bennett
Department of Man“Vaal
Arte
Bradley Polytechnic Institate
Peoria
Bennett
Bishop
Sehestra
Mevers Meier
Wright von
Mins Wels
Bolles
March
Jostrearen
Sete Au ' Dixie Lind
Noy Warner
Uupid
B. E. Jones
Porker
Lfe
Adlo
Axetil
Sard
Purviance Home owner Amos Purviance remembered as civic pillar
The late Amos T. Purviance of Hennepin County, long serving County Clerk for forty-one years, is honored for his public service and generous counsel on estates and local matters. His estate near the Mississippi river featured a famed scenic platform, river views, and a museum-like grounds with collected stones and artifacts.
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Amos
Nenenepin
Patelarceh
Putnam County
Hennepin
Putnam
Marshall
Henry
Epct
Purvianee
Purviance
Hartzell
Bradley students shine in woodcraft and drawing show
The lecturer highlighted practical points and displayed samples of Bradley students work in woodcraft and drawing. The audience inspected the pieces as the lecture closed. The evening was profitable and greatly appreciated by attendees.
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Geome
Bradley
Javern
Stowe Disogwy
Lawmakers Propose Lowering Illinois River Dams Two Feet
Washington reports that Representative Rainy Bay introduced a resolution to lower government dams at Kampsville and La Grange on the Illinois River by two feet to test navigation during dry weather. The measure cites additional water from Michigan via the Chicago drainage canal and allocates $16,000 for immediate dam lowering.
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Ilinois
Adiapatchh
Washington
Rainy Bay
Kampsville
la Grange
Illinois River
Michigan
Chicago
Illinoisa River
Thinois River
Tiipois River
Stetson Wins Term to Lead Maine Public Schools
The Maine State Superintendent W W Stetson is reelected to another term, praised for revolutionizing the common school system, uplifting teaching dignity, and pushing educational progress statewide. His tireless work and invited lectures across states are noted, while he remains committed to Maine.
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W. W W. Stetson
Maine
Stetson
Health Improvement Plea For Herbine Remedy
An 1900 story from Ava Missouri recounts poor health including stomach trouble and chills. The patient credits Dr J W Stary with prescribing Herbine, claiming a cure in two weeks and endorsing the remedy sold at Dr Powell’s drug store.
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Sage Story
Ava
Sept Orb
J. W. Stary
Dr Powell
Domestic Turmoil Eases With Dr King’s Life Aid
A fragmented notice hints at domestic troubles that lessen with Dr King’s Life Aid. The piece notes stomach and fever remedies from Dr Powell’s drug-store and mentions a cold week with temperatures 12 below yesterday morning.
Downey Family Mourns Mildred 1904 Death
Mortuary record recalls Mildred Downey born 1885 near Putnam died 1904 at uncle Henry Downey's home. Funeral services were held in the M E church with Rev Martinus officiating. Many relatives and friends attended as flowers lay on her casket and mourners gathered from distant locations.
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Mildred Downey
Mildred
Mildred Muay
Durbin
Evrena Downey
Putnam
Jay
Henry Downey
Martinu
M. £& Church
J. O Hue
Elsie
Ionie Carroll
DoUg Wr i Shellfield
George Alexander
M. i
Reed
L. Case
Downey
Minnie
Retta Downey
W. M. Drake
Oliver Downey
J. M. Willams
William Williame
Marstidtpowrey
I. H. Pinnell
Norvilie Downey
J. L. Downey
Hemnepts
George, Arthour
Mise Aples Crawford
Joseph Merritt Tae
Death notices in local column report multiple losses
Telegraphed notices announce the deaths of Mrs Campbell wife of Rev R L Campbell of Marion Iowa former pastor here. Perry Turner at age 83 after peritoneal complications. Henry Schacker Br died at 83. Jno 7 Henry immigrant from Germany died. Mrs Reuben Vincent aged 75. Mrs Andrew Moore aged 60. William S Clark of Wenona died in Peoria of stomach cancer. Surviving spouses and children noted.
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J A Willams
Presbyterian Church of
Henry
Mra Campbell
R. L. Campbll
Marion
Iowa
Bayue
Irs Campbell
Ryupithy
sTueband
Hennepin
Turner
Perry Turner
hisPaso
Jan Qlet
Henry Schacker
Shuseday
Jno
Bleburg
Germany
America
Henry, Marshall Co
Nebraska
St Bernard
Farm Ife
Reuben Vincent
la Prairie Township
Walkerville
Jane
Marshall County
Jaws
M. Bh
Andrew Moore
Granville
Mary Olea Hawkins
Bureau
Putnam County
Wiliam
Clark
Wenona
Peoria
Lacon
Matrimonial union for Lorena Hamill and Charles W Bush
Amid celebrations a large gathering of relatives and friends witnessed Miss Lorena Hamill daughter of Mr Laura Hamill wed Charles W Bush on Wednesday January 20 1903 in a ceremony led by Rev Douglas. The event featured green and white decor and a formal reception with gifts.
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Lorena Hamill
Laura Hamill
Hennepin
Charles W. Bush
Doug- Ing
Rev Douglas
Mabel Bueh
Chester Coford
Miss Hamill
Mr Bush
Mra Bush
Grubbs Rimodes Unites In Chicago Marriage
Charles W. Grubbs superintendent of the Lake Benhedwine hotel and grounds married Mrs Rhodes in Chicago on January 12. They plan a steady home life at the Underecliff and invite the public to share in their future at the club with hopes for harmony and prosperity in the Under club’s summer season.
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C. W. Grubbs
Iza Sennehwine
Three North Nebraska Couples Plan January Weddings
The Lindsay Nebraska Post reports three prominent weddings in St Bernard township north of the county, with Chas P Bender and Fannie Huettner, Jobo A Tetra and Lizzie Tertius, and John Van Dyke and Fenton Bender set to wed January 19 at Humphrey Catholic church. Families of supervisors Pater Bender and Ferdinand Huettner, plus John and Nicholas Van Dyke, give wedding gifts of farm tracts for each couple to begin married life.
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Nebraska
Lindsay
Neb
Ratterman
Chas
P. Bender
Fannie Huettner
Jobo
Tetra
Fenton Bender
John van Dyke
Lizzie Tertius
Humphrey
Mr Bender
Miss Bender
Pater Bender
Ternus
Fernus
John Ternus
Miss Huettner
Ferdinand Huettner
Mr van Dyke
Nicholas van Dyke
Bender
Glincoln
van Dyke
Chicago
St Bernard Township
Public School Buildings Struggle With Unheated Rooms
Cold blasts leave most classrooms in the public school building unusable during forenoon and afternoon sessions. Officials debate furnace and radiator needs while students endure frigid conditions and the board delays action.
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Schovol
Board of Education
Echool
Searm
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The
Henry Library Association
Woman's Club
G. M. Locke
Mother Goose
Kev Mason
Mother Goosey
Father Gouse
Q M. Locke
Gouse
Mrs Locke
Pizyep
Tommy Andrews
Leigh Lincoln
Alden Hunter
Stanley Jones
William Dewey Suckaprat
W. W. Dewey
Mra Sprat
Mra Dewey Auntibody
Margaret Riddell
Jack and Jill
Geo A. Burt
Misa Clit
Solomon Grundy
T. L. Joyee
Dolly Lane
Mre Jenness
Betty Pringle
Nan
Kirkpatrick
Polly Plunders
Mamie Locke
Gid King
Valedemu Hartley
Wise Wen
Gotham
Dr R
Bayne
Henry Hougland
MD Eb Bovith
Chump
Hubbard
Boo Jonen
Wilder Brown
Lilie
Jennie Grace
Mas Carter
Ruby Bunting
Mes Kirkpaterek Bopeep
Ku B Smith Tons
Tom
Piper
G. W. Meller
Jack the Nimble
T “Fnackery
Crooked Man
Rey Garter
Jack Horner
Dr Meng
Mre Sparling
Library Association
Republican
Lacon Journal
Grand Jury
Grand
Hacker
Sorrel
Breen
Carrol
Burts
Knights of the Goose Quill
Minouk Newa
Mr News
Dr King
Mortuary Record
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