Manual Training lecture at Presbyterian church by Prof Bennett
Prof Charles A Bennett spoke on Manual Training as a factor in education at The Woman's Club meeting in Peoria. He argued manual training adds constructive power, aids general education, and links school to life while stressing the need for school progress and adaptation to modern society. Also noted was the death of County Clerk Amos T Purviance of Putnam County on January 14, 1904.
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Woman’s Club
Clara G. Williams
Presbyterian Church
Charles A. Bennett
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Peoria
Bennett
Bishop
Messrs Meier
Wright
Miss Weis
Newport Belles
F. Ascher
Jos Gearen
E.R. Wright
Mace Guy
Dixie Land
Whitney Warner Pub
H. G. Miller
Lee Music
BE. Jones
Ande
Purviance Home remembered leader Amos Purviance of Putnam county
The late Amos T. Purviance, aged 81, longtime Putnam County Clerk for 41 years, renowned for public service and counsel, left a legacy as a patriarch of local affairs. His hillside estate overlooked the Illinois River with a lookout, sign plates, a museum-worthy collection, and a river valley view prized by visitors, reflecting a life of civic duty and curiosity.
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Ames
Putnam County
Illinois River
Ilinois River
Hennepin
Henry Republican
Purviance
Hartzell
Amos 'T. Purviance
Cook
Hennepin Record
Bradley students showcase crafts in final lecture
A lecture wrapup featured samples from Bradley students in woodcraft and drawing passed for audience inspection. The evening ended with broad approval from attendees while AVERNA STOWE Disosway served as secretary.
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Bradley
Averna Stowe Disosway
Lowering Government Dams on the Illinois River
Washington reports Rep Rainy has introduced a resolution to lower the Kampsville and La Grange dams on the Illinois River by two feet. The move cites Lake Michigan inflow through the Chicago canal and argues reduced height will not hinder navigation, while compensating damages to valley lands and funding of ten thousand dollars for the work.
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Illinois River
Washington
Rainy
Kampsville
la Grange
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Secretary of War
Stetson Named for Another Term as Maine State Superintendent
Public congratulations hail Hon. W. W. Stetson for another term as Maine State Superintendent of public schools. Since his first appointment he has revolutionized the common school system, raised teaching standards, and driven educational progress statewide. His tireless energy and platform lectures abroad have never hindered his department’s work.
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W. W. Stetson
Maine
Stetson
Herbine Claimant Restores Health In Two Weeks
Isaac Story of Ava Missouri writes of stomach trouble and dumb chills, cured in two weeks after taking Herbine prescribed by Dr J W Mary. The product is sold by Dr Powell's drug store and promoted in The Republican.
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Isaac Story
Ava
J. W. Mary
Dr Powell
Mother Goose Social raises funds for library program
The Li brary association under the Woman's Club hosted a Mother Goose social at Mr and Mrs G M Locke for the benefit of the library. Eighty three characters performed with hosts and guests in a festive lineup, concluding with light refreshments and a suggested photo to raise more funds. receipts reached 25.80.
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Library Association
Woman’s Club
G. M. Locke
Mother Goose
Mason
Goslings
Father Goose
Mrs Locke
Five Little Pigs
Tommy Andrews
Leigh Lincoln
Alden Hunter
Stanley Jones
William Dewey
Jack Sprat
W. W. Dewey
Mra Jenness
Betty Pringle
Mrs Hutchina
W. B. Kirkpatrick
Polly Flinders
Mamie Locke
Old King Cole
Jobhn Hartley
Wise Men
Gotham
Dr R
Boyne
Henry Houyland
Ed B. Smith
C. A. Camp
The
Republican
Domestic Troubles and Dr King's New Life Pills
It notes domestic ruptures are common and claim Dr King's New Life Pills aid stomach and liver troubles. The ad sells the pills for 25 cents at Dr Powell's drug store. A cold week is described with temperatures reaching 12 below headline.
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Dr King
Memorial obituary for Mildred Downey of Putnam
Mildred Downey died January 14 1904 at her uncle Henry Downey home and funeral was held January 16 at the M church. Born January 20 1888 four and a half miles southwest of Putnam she was the daughter of Durbin and Eurena Downey and sister to five. The service drew a large crowd with relatives from many Downey lines and friends, flowers laid on her white casket and the body laid to rest in Sheffield after viewing in the home of George Alexander. Reverend Martin and Reverend Reed led services amid a sea of flowers and mourners.
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Mildred Downey
Mildred
Mildred May
Durbin
Eurena Downey
Putnam
Jan
Henry Downey
Rev Martin
M. &. Church
J. O. Hill
Elsie
Euld Carroll
Sheffield
George Alexander
Reed
8. L. Case
H. W. Downey
Minnie
Retta Downey
W. M. Drake
Oliver Downey
J. M. Williams
William Williams
Marshall Downey
D. H. Pinnell
Norville Downey
J. L. Downey
Hennepin
George
Arthur
Annve Crawford
Joseph Merritt Smith
Deaths and bereavements in Henry and surrounding towns
Telegrams note the death of Mrs Campbell wife of Rev R L Campbell at Marion Iowa from tuberculosis. Funeral services were held at Marlow. Also reported are Perry Turner aged 33 who died after surgery in El Paso. Henry Schack Sr born in Kisback district Sieburg Germany who died near St Bernard Nebraska then Walkerville Iowa. Mrs Reuben Vincent formerly of La Prairie died at Walkerville Iowa. Mrs Andrew Moore Mary Olea Hawkins died aged 60. William Clark of Wenona died in Peoria from stomach cancer. multiple bereavements and family memorials across Marshall County communities.
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J. A. Williams
Presbyterian Church of
Henry
Ead
Campbell
R. L. Campbell
Marion
Iowa
Marlow
Hennepin
Turner
Perry Turner
el Paso
Henry Schacker Sr
Kisback
Sieburg
Germany
America
Henry, Marshall Co
Nebraska
St Bernard
Reuben Vincent
la Prairie Township
Walkerville
Jane
Marshall County
M. EB
Andrew Moore
Granville
Mary Olea Hawkins
Bureau
Putnam County
William
Clark
Wenona
Peoria
Lacon
Matrimonial union of Lorena Hamill and Charles Bush
Miss Lorena Hamill daughter of Mrs Laura Hamill and Charles W Bush were wed on Wednesday January 20 1903 in a ceremony led by Rev Douglas. Relatives and friends attended a six o clock celebration with organ music, a reception and gifts, wishing the couple lifelong happiness.
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Mabel Bueh
Chester Cofold
Miss Hamill
Mr Bush
Douglas
Bush
Grubbs Rhodes United In Marriage At Undercliff Resort
On January 12 in Chicago Charles W. Grubbs superintendent of the Lake Senachwine hotel married Mrs M. E. Rhodes of that city. They will be at home at the Undercliff and welcome patrons of Senachwine Lake during the summer season and beyond with wishes for happiness and prosperous joint labor.
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Senachwine Lake
Three Nebraska couples wed In Humphrey area January 19
Judge Ratterman issued licenses for Chas P Bender and Fannie Huettner John A Ternus and Emma Benner and John Van Dyke and Lizzie Ternus all from Humphrey area. The triple wedding will be held January 19 at the Humphrey Catholic church. Couples will honeymoon in Lincoln and Chicago before settling on farms in St Bernard township given as wedding gifts.
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Nebraska
Lindsay
Neb
Ratterman
Chas
P. Bender
Fannie Huettner
John A. Ternus
Emma Benner
John van Dyke
Lizzie Ternus
Humphrey
Pioneer Families In Their Home Neighborhood. Mr Bender
Miss Bender
Peter Bender
Mr Ternus
Miss Ternus
John Ternus
Miss Huettner
Ferdinand Huettner
Mr van Dyke
Nicholas van Dyke
Bender
Ternus
Lincoln
van Dyke
Chicago
St Bernard Township
Public School Buildings Struggle With Cold Temperatures
Local schools faced repeated freezing conditions this week with most classrooms below 60 degrees forcing early dismissal. The Board of Education, accused of inaction for years, faces calls to install more radiators and heat systems, with proposals to perform Saturday work to finish upgrades.
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Board of Education
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Amos T. Purvinnce
Illinois
MR. Amos
Henry Library Association
Lacon Journal
Grand Jury
Hacker
Sorrel
Breen
Carrol
Burts
Knights of the Goose Quill
Minonk
Mortuary Record
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