Local Lad Frankie Cooney Dies at Six in Diptheria
Frankie Cooney died at his home in this city on June 29 at age 6 years 1 month 24 days after diphtheria. He was the idolized son of Thos J and Maria Cooney, loved by teachers and friends, with a large family and devoted grandfather. The illness prompted quarantine and altered burial rites, and the bereaved parents seek comfort in faith as they mourn this bright, gentle child.
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Frankie Cooney
Frankie
Thos J
Maria Cooney
Fourth of July themes grace Century issue
The July Century features John C. Carpenter retelling the Star Spangled Banner history with an image of Francis Scott Key and a facsimile of the poem. George Wharton Widgwarda offers a humorous Antwerp Fourth celebration tale. Albert Franklin Matthews discusses naval evolution with a focus on the Indiana and new cruisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Carpenter
Francis Scott Key
George Wharton Widwarda
Antwerp
Indiana
Albert Franklin Matthews
Matthews
Patriotic Service at Congregational Church Sunday
A Sunday evening patriotic service at the Congregational church drew a smaller crowd due to a looming storm. The program featured organ pieces by Zella Kellogg, vocalists Miss Burt and Miss Hoyle, denominations led by Pastor G. M. Locke, a clarinet solo by Wilburton, and a finale with America and benediction, all praised as finely rendered.
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Congregational Church
Zalla Ellogg
Burt Eand ‘Hoyle
Messrs
Field and Moon
Zella Kellogg
G. M. Locke
Rey Arthur Miles
Ella Worley
Misses Locke
Johnstone
Wilburton
Clarence E. Burt
J. H. Jones
Dr Jones
Misses Hutchns
Matoor
E. Jones
Song America
Benediction
Marshall Rebekirh Lodge 170 installs officers in day
Officers of Marshall Rebekirh degree lodge No 170 I O O F were installed with Lydia Raymond as installing officer Malsted Mrs H J Adams as G M Geo Warren as G W and J S Burt as G S The list includes N G Mrs Powell W G Mrs Wymer secretary Mrs Sparling and other officers A social hour followed the ceremony with refreshments served afterward
Harvest Report and Local News From Our Sister Towns
Our Sister Towns notes corn shelling by William Riddell and Pan Nightwonger as harvest begins with wheat promising a fair yield. Pullman strike disrupts trains and mails. Elder D Ro Howe and wife travel from Putnam Sandayive to Eu reka. N Q Tanquary visits from Denver to family and friends. Miss Rive and Mrs Athuy host an elo cutivnary entertainment at the town hall. Walford Bonham dies after dropsy. funeral led by Rev Francis and burial with Odd Fellows.
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William Riddell
W. Bickley
Howard Henry
R. Lancaster
D. Ro Howe
Putnam Sandayive
Eureka
N. Q. Tanquary
Denver
Colo
Nate
Walford Bonham
Bonham
Francis
Odd Fellows
Sugar Grove notes on farming and social events
Local notes report neighbors hauling 456 cats to market and threshing upgrades by W H Wallace. They mention good fishing at the lake, a pleasant Stark county visit by Thomas Monier, chintz bugs in winter wheat, copious rains with limited potato aid, and clover hay cutting. The 4th of Henry draws a crowd with ice cream and lemonade. A bee swarm incident near John Harlin’s roadside hive and a buggy mishap involving the Clawson family are noted with minor injuries.
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W. H. Wallace
Thomas Monier
Stark County
Henry
John Harlin
Cally Clawson
Windy weather and social visits at Whitefield
The note recounts a severe windstorm last Saturday morning at Whitefield and a round of visits among local families. It mentions Fanny Longman’s cow killed by lightning and varied local happenings from repairs and new shops to travel to Bradford and remarks on the area’s farming, businesses, and a corrected surgical report.
Coulter School Closes Amid Rainy Week at Saratoga
The Coulter school closed last Friday and Rob King closed his school last Wednesday. Another good rain on Saturday was needed. Miss Isonberg of Chillicothe visits her uncle Mr Daniels. Mrs Salisbury visits her daughter Mrs Bert Newman. Mabel Newman of Streator visits her grandfather Peter Bell. Hattie Spencer of Sugar Grove visited the Coulter school one day last week.
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Coulter School
Rob King
Isonberg
Chillicothe
Daniels
Salisbury
Bert Newman
Mabel Newman
Streator
Peter Bell
Hattie Spencer
Sugar Grove
Y-Make Clothing and Gent's Furnishings Ad
Local merchants offer Negligee shirts large sizes from 50c to 1.25 with neck sizes 17 to 18%. Fat men get 17 18% neck shirts at 1.00. Cool pants in Henry area vary 0.85 to 2.50. Straw hats 10c to 75c. Washable summer vests now 1.50 from 3.50 and 4.00.
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Henry
Rev Hiff to preach at Abingdon church next Sunday
Local notes report Rev Hiff of Abingdon will preach at the church next Sunday. He is described as a noted speaker and the community anticipates the sermon. A wind storm caused damage including a hay shed collapse and a runaway for Willi s Kallar.
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Hiff
Abingdon
Joe Clark
Cain
Willis Kallar
Local Social Notes and Farm Updates from Woonona Toluca and Surroundings
Sunday visits and family gatherings mark the area with reminders of community life. Barn work and field chores appear as Louis Bischler aids Anton in plowing while Peter Hank recovers health at Evans Station. A Fourth of July celebration at Ed Lane's grove features games and refreshments amid a busy rural scene.
Bicycle Misadventure Ends With Wish For Better Luck
Mr Johnson rode a bicycle and fell into a ditch while returning home on foot after inspecting his pants. Later W H German took the wheel of a wagon, and the report wishes the cyclist better luck next time.
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Mr Johnson
W. H. German
Steuben Notes on Local People and Sunday Event
James Thompson is able to be out again. Mrs Henry Sargant was quite sick last week. Mary Schacher has returned home from school at Henry. A number attended the Sunday school convention. Mrs Margaret Boys of Iowa visited her mother Mrs Mary Thompson. Carey Fosdick and family with an aunt Sundayed with Mrs F's parents. Quarterly meeting at Bethel next Sunday at three. David Brickwill home from Pooria with improving health. N Q Tanquary of Danver, Col, surprised his parents with a visit. Strong wind last Saturday caused roof damage to Addison Tanquary and a toppled corn crib for Tom Hoskins.
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David Brickwill
Pooria
N. Q. Tanquary
Danver
Col
Addison Tanquary
Tom Hoskins
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad by Dr Powell
An old advertisement touts Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a simple pleasant laxative. It claims women lose freshness due to neglecting nature and urges readers to buy a 10s bottle from Dr Powell for ten pence worth of ten doses.
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Caldwell
Dr Powell
Camp Grove Notes The Grippe Sickness and Local Happenings
Byron Coppins recovers from influenza. Mrs Monier of Henry visited the area last week. Walter Davidson's horse injured by barb wire. Bart Fites buys a new buggy from Duke Bros Henry. John Riddle of La Prairie buys a horse for 857. Rob King completes six month term at Doyle district school. Ham Simonds of Peoria visits John Nelson. Simgue leaves for La Prairie. Church roof reshingled. seven or eight men under Mr Nichols complete the work in two days.
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Byron Coppins
Runaway Buggy Incident and Local Notes
Charley Darling's runaway last Sunday led to a crash when his carriage wheels locked and the buggy overturned after the tongue dropped. Fortunately no injuries. Brady seen loading furniture in Watertown. speculation about bachelor plans. Dr King's New Discovery praised for coughs colds and chest troubles with guarantee and trial bottles at Dr Powell's drug store.
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Charley Darling
Brady
Henry
Watercott’s
Bachelor Hall
Dr King
Dr Powell
Weather and Local Happenings Share Late Summer News
Oxbow notes show busy farm life with corn growth and many farmers garaging by. Almanac mentions sick lists including Alva Forrest and Mrs Ransom with daughter Kate. Will Ransom’s 17th birthday party at Charles Ransom’s draws a crowd after a quiet Pool schoolhouse service by Rev Bliss. Rain and heat alternated with cooling Sunday showers.
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Alva Forrest
Geo Lippert
L. Broaddus
Maggie Morse
Will
Bliss
Pool School
Local notices and a drowning in Lake Senachwine
John Dally left for Indians on business and Charles Freburg works in Chicago. Communion services at M B church Putnam Sunday at 3 pm. Mrs Garrett of Lacon and Miss Warner of Montana visited Mrs Clara Morgan. A wind storm toppled a windmill and damaged crops. a hail storm caused minor harm. George L Ball of Toluca drowned at Lake Senachwine during a picnic. his body recovered and coroner's inquest held. Ball, 31, leaves a wife and four children.
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John Dally
Charles Freburg
Chicago
Putnam
Garrett
Lacon
Miss Warner
Montana
Clara Morgan
A. B. Hinkens
George L. Ball
Poluca
Lake Senachwine
Undercliff Hotel
Ball
Turner
Mr Turner
Mr Ball
Justice Williams
Keller
Henry
Toluca
Local Farmers Shell Corn as June Ends
Mills and Wilson shell corn while farmers store the harvest before month’s end. Dr Turner and Prof George visited from the village for Sunday church. Maude Mills hosted schoolmates the Misses Norton and Bobbitt and Oliver Mills lingered nearby after spending months in business in Missure ri.
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Quaker Lane
Mills & Wilson
Turner
George
Maude Mills
Norton
Bobbitt
Oliver Mills
Missureri
Pene
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised for constipation relief
Treapaseing touts Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation indigestion and biliousness after using other products. A ten cent bottle offers ten doses to demonstrate its effectiveness and is sold by Dr Powell.
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Caldwell
Powell
Willie's 17th Birthday Surprise Party
About 40 youths gathered at C. H. Ransom's residence on Thursday night to celebrate Willie’s 17th birthday. Friends from Toni ca Varna and Magnolia joined the surprise party arranged by his little sister, and all reported a good time.
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C. H. Ransom
Willie
Tonica
Varna
Magnolia
Tariff bill seen passing Senate in three weeks says trio
Senators Voorhees Jones and Harris forecast approval of the tariff measure within about three weeks. A broad set of items is expected to pass as the Senate moves toward final action. The optimism comes amid other political notices and legal developments across the United States.
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Voorhees, Jones and Harris
Senate
Frances Willard
London
Missouri
Atchison
Kan
William Trimble
Keokuk
United States
Des Moines
Albert Castle
Flint & Pere Marquette
Mount Pleasant
Mich
Q. A. Sanpeast
Chicago
Dayton
Romany
Denver
Northern Pacific Road
United States Supreme Court
Benjamin Wheeler
Charles Henrotin
New York
Federation By Systems
John Schindler
San Francisco
St. Joseph
Delos F Goldsmith
Crowley
Boston
McKinley’s Tariff Parable Highlights Longstanding Protection
The passage recalls President McKinley describing the tariff dispute in four concise sentences. He notes 32 years of protection, asks how injurious it has been, and contrasts with one year of free trade, asking how much impact that threat has caused.
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Gov McKinley
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