Mattoon Bank President Lodges At Paskell House
L. L. Lehman president of the Mattoon bank stayed over Sunday at the Paskell House. A Harney district No 1 school election will occur on Saturday July 18 to elect two directors to fill vacancies from resignations of James Quinn and Daniel Harney. Polls run 6 to 8 p m at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Lehman, Esq
Mattoon Bank
Paskell
Louie
Harney
James Quinn
Daniel Harney
Campbell Reappointed Lock and Dam Collector at Henry
Duncan Campbell was reappointed collector of the lock and dam at Henry at Tuesday’s commissioners meeting. All other officers were reappointed except William Thomas, who is succeeded by J. M. Leighton, and J. M. Snyder of Canton takes over Copperas Creek from J. L. Fahnestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Campbell
Henry
William Thomas
J. M. Leighton
J. M. Snyder
Canton
Copperas Creek
J. L. Fahnestock
New State Fish Law Limits Nets and Season Dates
The law, awaiting publication, bans net meshes above two inches square during spawning, allows nets Sept 1 to March 1, requires dams to have fishways, forbids lime or chemical use, bans brook trout catching July 15 to Apr 1, and assigns sheriffs and constables to enforce it. Three fish commissioners gain expanded powers and can appoint a fish culturist as superintendent.
Judge Ong Praises Progress and Logs Cabin School Critics
An oration on the fourth anniversary defends modern education and industrial advances while contrasting log cabin schools with contemporary methods. The speaker argues progress must continue, asserts fault lies with ungrateful people, and calls for embracing new educational tools and pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ong
Dr T L Falkner a pioneer clergyman and physician
The veteran Elmira physician and preacher, born in Brownsville Pennsylvania, practiced in Henry and helped found North Street University. He served as a local Methodist preacher, later joined the M E itineracy, moved to Crab Orchard Nebraska, and died after years of health decline. He supported humanitarian causes and was active in Masonry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Falkner
Brownsville
Fayette Co
Eclectic Medical College
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Henry
North St. University
Falkner
M. E. Church
Mary Kimber
Putnam Co
Crab Orchard
Neb
Foundling mystery shocks Milo area with discovery and arrest
The town learned of a foundling baby hidden near H W Mateer's sewing machine agency after two strange women left a yard about 12 30. City Marshal Bush and J J Froliger traced the case to Patrick O'Brien and his daughter in Tiskilwa with the help of a hidden mother. The baby remains at the Marshall county poor farm as investigators pursue the supervisors' action. The mother is rumored dead and burial occurred Sunday, amid local anger at the family.
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H. W. Mateer
Hoover
Mateer
Milo
Bush
J. J. Froliger
Foundling
Patrick O’brien
John Brady
Tiskilwa
Ziegler
Princeton
O’brien
Henry
Freliger
Marshall County
Old Settlers Picnic Plans Adopted at July Meeting
A July 8 gathering at Geo M. Bane's office elected officers for the Old Settlers Association for the coming year. George Green of Whitefield named president. Geo O Barnes secretary. an executive committee and marshals appointed. The group invited the Lacon Glee Club to perform and invited Gov. Oglesby and Gen. T. J. to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Old Settlers’ Association
Geo M. Bane
Geo O Barnes
Geo . Bane Secretar
Association
George Green
Whiteeld
la Prairie
Elian Stowell
Saratoga
Maj. A . Weber
Henry
J. ©. Townsend
Steuben
Col . W.mcclanahan
Lacon
C. C Gapen
Hopewell
Enoch Sawer
Richland
W. J. Fort
Bellemain
Jonas L. Ball
Robert
Joshua J.myer
Evans
Benj. Judd
Bennington
W. M. Hatton
Gen. M. Bane
Gov. Oglesby
T. J
Local Leaders To Attend Evening Event In Henderson
In Henderson it is expected that both gentlemen will attend an upcoming entertainment program. Announcement posters and bills will advertise the event. George Green is listed as President and Gro. M. Bang as Secretary in the governing body.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claims 100 Doses For One Dollar
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior for blood purification and strength claiming 100 doses per bottle for a dollar. It argues other medicines last less and misstates dose counts while promising better economy and health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Doctor of Braceville Hosts Editor Guests
Mrs Dr Moreland Mrs H J Adams and the latter's two sons visited the editor yesterday. Mrs Moreland returns home to Braceville this week. The doctor has an extensive practice and is very successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Moreland
H. J. Adams
Moreland
Braceville
Birth Notices From Hiram Downing to Samuel Mound Nellie Sperry
In this city a daughter was born to Hiram Downing on July 4 as the 12th child. In Hennchwive township Putnam county a son was born July 3 to Irvin Williams, grandson of Alex Russell. In Paola Kai July 1 an 8th daughter to Samuel Mound Nellie Sperry, granddaughter to 8 and A Robinson formerly of Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
This City
Hiram Downing
Io Hennchwive Township
Putnam County
Irvin Williams
Alex Russell
Paola
Kai
Samuel Mound Nellie Sperry
A Robinson
Henry
Marriage Notice for Wilkins and Hummamal
In this city July 6 at the ME Parsonage Kay J. Taylor officiated the marriage of George W. Wilkins and Miss Matilda Hummamal, both residents of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ME. Parsonage
Kay J. Taylor
George W. Wilkins
Matilda Hummamal
Death notices for James Cahill and Dr L Falikner in Illinois
In Garfield La Salle County on July 6 James Cahill aged 82 father in law of Jus Curry of Saratoga. Near Crab Orchard Nob June 25 Dr L Falikner aged 62 died of chronic infirmities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfiald
la Salle County
James Cahill
Jus. Curry
Saratoga
Crab Orchard
L. Falikner
Fish, Boats, and Tackle at ODD BROS Outlet
ODD BROS offers fish of all kinds creased or undressed at low rates and rents boats and fishing tackle. Located at the outlet of fepachwine Lake with quantities to suit buyers. Headquarters 214 miles north of Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ODD Bros
Fepachwine Lake
Henry
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LL Capitel
National Bank
State of
Alarshall
Ss I
William T Low
Pesney
N. P
John Morgan
Chas. R. Jones
W. T. Law
Sezane
C.O.D
Ferguson
Richard and
North Streets
Burt
Owrer Syneco
Jv. E. Bettler
Hutchins & Moodey
Henry, Ill
Boston Clothing Store
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