Journeys in Roumania with Turkish and Orthodox Observers
From Roumania June 9 1897 Mrs TE Gilkeson and friends describe visits to Greek and Roumanian orthodox churches with many priests and rites on Good Friday and Easter. They tour Danube villages meet Turks and monks at a white monastery, noting monks drink and wear plain dress, fleas in beds and grim conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Te.gilkeson
Garatz
Roumania
Otto von Harling
Christ
Christias
Euster
Danube
Cocosh
Basntital
Christian Ingiat
Republican Press Appeals for Subscriptions and Back Dues
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper shows the Republican office pleading for immediate subscriptions and payment of arrears. The note mentions names and a push to publish legal notices on short notice to ease urgent financial needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lok
Farmers flock to Henry as market steadies with cautious demand
An influx of farmers in Henry sees varied horse sales with owners reluctant to part at offered prices. Trade is slow, but high prices could spark renewed activity by Bates Day. A Chicago Chronicle attack on prosperity is seen as political tactics, while Marshall County Democrats defend the revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Chicago Chronicle
Marshall County
Special Meeting of Mrs Hildebrants Club Held at Home
A Monday June 28 meeting at Mrs Mary L Hildebrants residence opened with President Hildebrant presiding and a good attendance. Guests included Mrs Olsey of Washington DC Miss Needham Omaha Neb Mrs Grace Holmes Chicago Mrs Nels F Anderson Galva Miss Henke Germantown Ohio and members listed. Reports by chairmen were favorable and plans for the Calendar advanced. Members urged to withdraw only per Article VI By-Laws. Tea followed social chats before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L
Hildebrant
Olsey
Washington,D._C
Need‘ham
Omaha
Neb
Grace Holmes
Ohicago
Nels F. Anderson
Galva
Henke
Germantown
Ohio
Ipa
A. Sze
Electric Bitters Promised To Restore Nervous System
The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a purely vegetable remedy that tones nerve centers in the stomach, stimulates the liver, aids digestion, improves appetite, and purifies the blood. Sold at Dr Powell's drug store for 50c or 1.00 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell’s Drug Store
Tuberculosis testing of cattle sparks local dispute
A Camp Grove reader describes TB testing procedures for cattle and a confrontation over appraisal and slaughter. State veterinarians tested several herds. one cow condemned, others cleared or sold for meat, with disagreements over valuation and authority. Dr Scott’s actions prompted allegations of improper conduct and expense to the state.
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Consumptive Gentleman
Mr R B Greave of Chilhowie Virginia says he suffered enduring coughs and consumption and was given up. After trying many remedies he used two bottles of Dr King's New Discovery and recovered fully. He reports it saved his life and has since resumed business. Free trial bottles at Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Greave
Chilhowie
Dr King
Dr Powell
Roat Island Route Opens Northwest Ticket Sales
Ogden Gateway allows Roux Island to resume ticket sales to Northwest destinations including Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and the Senio Route to Balt Lake and Ogden. Travel over the Oregon Short Line to Idaho Oregon and Northwest Pacific coast points with quick service and low rates. For particulars address JomN BrBastIne G P A Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Roat Island
Ogden Gateway
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Balt Lake
Ogden
Oregon
Idaaho-Oregon
Jomn BrBastIne
P. A
River bridge work runs two months to finish
Illinois river notes describe bridge draw repairs by Superintendent McManus and crew, with plans to swing the draw fully around. Yacht races on the river draw crowds. Henry to Columbia Park excursion fun noted. ongoing boat and cooler work at Henry Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usercliff
Henry Lock
Caval
Aeolus
Peoria
Copperas Creek
Illinois
Henry
Lacony
Obhillicothe
Co ~Ty
SS A Ramor
Illinois River
Wells
Columbia Park
Chillicothe
Lacon
Park Pavilion
Bridgetender Clark
Henry Yaegor
Thomas
Nere
Atchoo
Sterrett Bros
Elmér Melick
Bea—Ironmongacon
Henry Islands
Frank Sterrett
Wm Bacon
Sterrett Ireman
Kilmer’ Melick
Ben Ironmonger
Whistler
Porreat Bros
Peoria Yacht Club
Union of Peo
George Gipps
Schafer Bros
Sgc
Ir W. A. Haskell
R-Garstang
Dlinois Yacht Club
Alton
Main Street
Union of Patria
Controversy Over Elk River Excursion Causes Local Outcry
Reconstruction of events on a Str Elk excursion from LaSalle to Henry and back stirs disputes among Peoria and LaSalle publishers. Reports allege mismanagement by Solomon York and biased copying by B Rex sheets, with passengers disembarking at LaSalle and Spring Valley, inflaming regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
Henry
York
Spring Valley
Peru News-Herald
Solomon York
Illinois
Penn
Accou ‘Tiason & Boat
Grain-o Now Food Drink Promises Coffee Like Taste
Ask your grocer today to show you a package of Grain-o the now food drink that takes the place of coffee. Children may drink it without injury as well as adults. All who try it like it. Grain-o has a rich seal brown color and is made from pure grains suitable for delicate stomachs. Price 3 cents the ounce or 165 and 250 per package. Sold by all grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooha
Jaya
Curious Local Attracts Clim On Western Avenue
In Hopewell, Wm Perdew of Henry is building a stock shed horse yard and granary and painting for Wymer Schlosser. Bill Perdew, long tied to local work, remains active here. A week ago Wymer Schlosser and family visited their daughter near Sparland. Their youngest son, three, nearly drowned after falling into a cistern four feet deep. rescuers saved him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clim
Western Ave
Wm Perdew
Henry
Wymer Schlosser
Bill Perdew
Henry Schmidt
Sparland
Outing in the Rockies on Great Rock Island Route
An advertisement touts special trains to Colorado via the Great Rock Island Route. The pamphlet promises full travel particulars and rates, free on application to Jon Sebartine, G. P. A., Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockies
Colorado
Great Rock Island
Jon Sebartine
Chicago
Piano Selections From Lyon & Healy Chicago Offer
Lyon & Healy music dealers issue selections including Kitty of Coleraine by Silven Rowe and Three Album Leaves by Bo Huntington Woodman. Also In the Hammock, a set of children pieces for piano by L B Orth. 800.4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon & Healy
Chicago
Kitty
Coleraine
Silven Rowe
Bo Huntington Woodman
L. B. Orth
Birth Announcement in City on June 20
A daughter was born to Mr. W. and Mrs. Steve Koch in the city on June 20. The birth occurred at the couple’s home and the infant joins the family as a new member of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bork
Steve
John Koch
Marriage Notice in Chicago by Rev J H Edwards
Married in Chicago at Our Savior Church on June 15 Reverend J H Edwards officiated. Samuel Doty formerly of Hilary wed Miss Margaret. Attendants included H H Kirchman J P and John Orgegan, Police Magistrate, with Ida present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Church of Our Savior
J. H. Edwards
Samuel Doty
Hilary
Margaret
H.H. Kirchman
J .P
John. Orgegan
Ais
Death notices for William W. Bob and others in June
Obituary notices report William W. Bob aged 68 years 4 months 18 days died June 28 in Brockston Cal after a long illness. Also noted are the deaths of Catherine Bean wife of Cyman mis and Mary Harper, with interment at Henry Cemetery. Other details reference Mrs Josep Greenlee and Grace Ha Me Mott as related mourners.
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Nat Gilmore
Ian
Ald
Mra
Josep Greenlee
Nat Magnolis
William W. Bob
Mona
Brockston
Cal
Grace Ha Me Mott
Bon
Ales Harper
Pai
Catherin
John Bean
Henry
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Ick
Fechin
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von Harling
Galatz
Mas
T. E. Ginkeson
the Henry Republican
GrorGx Boat
Court House
Johnny
Heim
Franklin
Hartley
Mallory
Woman's Club
The
Republican
Camp_Grove
Dr Lovejoy
Walter Treland
Robert Kelley
Walter—Dodd
John Scott
W. Ireland
State Board of Live Stock Commissioners
Scott
Dodd
White
Malone
Goddard
Hame
ST. Joseph's Church
Arthur Lassell
Jasper Plum
Stephen’ Plum
Frederick Plum
Toby: Twinkle
Harris
Martha Gibbs
Leatherbridge
Valeria Westendleigh
Seivers
Peter Harrington
Matthew Steele EL voLally Peterman T
J Finn Wilke
O’meagher
Mary Hartwig
Maud Kane
Lizzie
Monaghan
Stever ‘S
Harrington
Hopewell
Cash Price
Heavetton Sale
Nant
Henry’s Big Bargain Store
Kirkpatrick
Henry, Ill
Pergang
Sadie Towle
Lavill
M. F. Towle
Pepe
Hennepin
Patrick Dore
Honnepin
Gunther
New York City
Comater
J.k-Morey
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