Peoria Meeting on Removing Illinois River Dams
The Illinois and Michigan Canal drainage board calls a July 8 Peoria gathering of engineers landowners shippers and steamboat representatives to decide on dam removal. Supporters fear floods on bottoms and seek a deep waterway while opponents warn navigation could fail in dry months and urge cautious action.
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Chicago
Peoria
Lanois-riv
Geeni
Drainage Board
Allinoisz
Michigan
Conamis
Ito
Supreme Court
War Department
General Government
Freigh
Hudson
Middle West
It.ig
Iindia
Illinois
Chitazo Children Offer Outing Plan At MoE Church
A Friday evening meeting at the MoE church in this city, led by William McKibbons, promoted a two week August country outing for needy Chicago Stock Yard district children aged 6 to 12. A long list of local committee members was named, and plans urged citizen families to host and entertain a child at the depot on arrival and departure, with transportation and supervision provided.
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Moe
William MecKibbons
Bureau of Charities
Citiz
Yara
Chicago
Tullis
Louise Helper
Mesdames
Mesarac
Samuel Clift
Alex Brown
David DieDonough
Joseph Behick
Geo Paskell
Frank Krenz
Geo Nicholson
Wm Newhalfen
Howard Young
Joseph Bogner
Frank Baer
Allep Hildebrant
MD Sutton
Theo Bickerman
Robt McDourough
Chester
Bidwellpitt
Smith
J A Williams
Lew V. Smith
Ceburter
Frank’Wood
Bernard Yaeger
Jca Willams
Jozeph
FS Potter
John Barry
Idney
Elise L. Helper
Avery Plausi
W. Merrell
Mic
Park
L-L. Campbell
Morolog
Fendance
Woman Credits Dr King's New Discovery With Life Save
Dorchester Massachusetts resident Lois Cragg suffered from a severe lung trouble and obstinate cough. She credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing her consumption after other remedies failed. Cures for coughs colds throat and eye trouble are offered at Dr Powell's City drug store with guaranteed results. trial bottle free.
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Mra
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
King
Dr Powell’s City Drug Store
Admirals Sampson Portrayed by Long and Mahan
In a July issue two brief sketches present Admiral Sampson through distinct viewpoints. Ex Secretary of the Navy John D. Long and Captain Alfred I. Mahan, both peers in the naval world, offer contrasting yet sincere assessments. They discuss Sampson s charge and his service with emphasis on his leadership and impact within the U S Navy.
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Sampson
Distress and cure promise from a stomach remedy note
An old advertisement touts a universal cure for stomach weakness via a potent tonic. Claiming permanent relief after first use, it pledges marvelous, unfailing results and safe, pleasant relief. Sold by multiple sellers with claims of broad applicability and travel patient stopovers.
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J Bende
Death notices Rachel E Worley obituary remembered
Mortuary record for Rachel Elizabeth Worley notes her birth in Stark County Illinois in 1836 and long residence in Henry County. She served in church life with the Methodists and supported relatives, surviving four brothers and several nieces and nephews with services led by local pastors.
Church Notes and Local Map Plans Highlight Parish and County News
The column records St Mary’s parish election after High Mass and notes repairs to the new church house with old pews replaced and brick foundation relaid. It mentions worship at various churches, preparatory services, and congregational chants, plus a map project for Marshall and Putnam counties detailing owners, farm sizes, and local geography for subscribers.
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Quincy -Is
Kmery
St Mary's
House of Worship
Marshall and
Putnamita
Marshall
Puy
Hasembard
Wiewhenterprive
Putnam Counties
Henry
Republicad
Elefu
Atingses
Butem
Pold-Atys
Mrs Elizabeth Vail Dead in Putnam Illinois
Mrs Elizabeth Vail died Friday morning June 27 1902 at her son in law William Ball’s home in Putnam Illinois after a long illness. She was born Elizabeth Malil in 1852 and married Alexander Vail in 1872. Survived by son Daniel and Jennie Stram Ball, brother and sister lines, and six brothers with three sisters. Funeral at Putnam M E Church with Rev C C McCown and Rev B L Wray, burial in Henry cemetery.
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Rachel E-Worley
Stark
County
Ill
Toulon
Henry
Rachel
Father
Fife
Ee Pats Grout
Old
Methodist Church
Ey. Tullis
Rev. Campbell
Presbyterian Church
Mamie Lock
Clara Will
Iva Harrieon
Mra Latha Nesbit
William
John
Joshua
Clifton
Kansas
George
Joliet
Kangas
A. Worley
Harry Blackburn
Peoria
May Worley
Edna McClenahan
Lafayette
Elizabeth Yvail
Elizabeth Malil
William Ball
Putnam
N. Y
Marshall County
Putnam County
Alexander Vail
Daniel
Jennie
Stram Ball
Mra Vall
Methodist
A.K. Tullis
Mrs Huldah Boyle of Putnam County
Mrs Huldah Boyle wife of Tate Bennas Boyle died near Hennepin a week ago. She was among Putnam county’s early settlers a hospitable mother of two beloved by all who knew her. Her memory will be precious to friends.
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Huldah Boyle
Huldal_Boyle
Tate Bennas Boyle
Hennepin
Putnam County
Abbott Studio Attraction: Lower Prices on Monday and Thursday
A vintage notice promises no perceptual rates for first class photos every Monday and Thursday. The Abbott Studio guarantees top quality work and asserts it will not be undersold by others. Located over the Post Office in Henry.
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Thia
Abbott Studio
Henry
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Comfort for Shoes and Feet
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a quick relief for tight shoes and bunions. It claims to prevent sweating and foot soreness and lists druggists and shoe stores as sellers with a trial offer and a mail address in LeRoy.
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Allen
Ehoe
Ane
Olmsted
LeRoy
Uie
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