Early Preachers of the West and Peter Cartright
A historical sketch of early itinerant ministers in Ohio Illinois and surrounding states. Profiles Lorenzo Dow Joseph Thomas Barton W Stone and Peter Cartright born 1785 in Virginia who became a leading pioneer preacher in 19th century Illinois. The narrative recalls their zeal, rugged lives, and mission driven preaching among frontier communities.
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Republican
Weat
Lorenzo Dow
Ohio
Joseph Thomas
Hoe
Christian Church
New Lights
Barton W. Stone
Cane Ridge
Kentucky
James Burbridge
George Alkire
Enoch Harvey
David Millard
Illinois
New York
Peter Cartright
Virginia
Peter
Bangamon County
Illinoig
Early Methodist Pioneers in Putnam and Surrounding Counties
Jeriab Bonas recounts the pioneer Methodist and Christian ministers who served across Putnam County and nearby areas from the early settlement days to the 1850s. He notes figures such as Peter Cartright and Henry D Palmer, their districts, missionary labors, and civic roles, including Palmer's Illinois constitutional service. The piece preserves memories of Fr. Palmer, Rev John Brown, Elder Chenoweth, Abner Russell, Rev David Blackwell, and others, highlighting their travels, churches founded, and community impact.
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Dan
Beersheba
Illinois
Chicago
Marshall County
Peter Cartright
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Cartright
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sangamon County
Putnam County
Henry D Palmer
North Carolina
Tennessee
Christian Church
Indiana
Thas
Palmer Prairie Church
Sullivan County
Iliinote
Lacon
Jo Bla
Palmer
Mother Bonham
Asr
Panie
Father’ Palmer
Tlyer
Alang Rey Wm Davenport
Atdin
Springfield
Eureka
Woodford County
Israel
John Brown
Father
Virginia
Elysian Felds
Brown
Margaret Thompson
W P Brown
Metamura
Baptist Church
Old Putnam County
Chenoweth
Tiskilwa
Peoria
Spoon River Country
Bow Stark
Buresa County
Lee
Father Root
Thomas Reed
Peoria County
Abner Russell
Putnam
Marshall
Samantha Seward
Russell
Kirkeville
Missouri
David Blackwell
Lucinda Watkins
Green County
Mra Blackwell
James Tanquary
Steuben Township
Nathan Tacquary
Denver
Col
Deafness Cure Proposed By Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement claims deafness is incurable by local applications and can only be cured by constitutional remedies. It asserts most deafness comes from catarrh, inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube, and offers a hundred dollars for any case cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. It cites Harper’s Weekly reflections on American independence and civic virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F J, Cheney & Co
Toledo
A Chance to Make Money column offer
Advertisement promises a paid position with salary and expenses covered. The notice appears in a separate column headed A Chance to Make Money, inviting readers to apply for the opportunity.
Township Assessment Totals for 1891 Report
The grand total of assessment for nny township in 1891 is 96053 dollars, 23000 less than last year. Assessor Raymond followed Harrison Gregory 16 years ago. Gregory's 1876 year assessment was 201988 dollars, exceeding 1891 by 104925 dollars. The article denounces blood impurity remedies and hints at political disputes over Harrison's cabinet.
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Nny Township
Raymond
Harrison Gregory
Gregory
Orriages
Saces
Shore National Bank
Henry Township
Staymond
Barney
Timothy Gnondaw
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health for the Weak
The Chicago Inter Ocean extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as strengthening through a natural healing of the body, highlighting blood purification and improved kidney and liver function. It cites a West Point cadetship screening where only 9 of 82 applicants were deemed physically sound, urging youths to value health over fashion and frivolous pleasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
New York City
West Point
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Rail fare increase debate grows amid Western Passenger Association action
The discussion on raising the July 4 round trip fare to one and one third the fare grows vigorous as roads belong to the Western Passenger Association. Critics say members yield personal judgment to a majority, depriving patrons of relief, and question if a Workman should join such associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Passenger Association
Rnit
Galesburg Register
Health and beauty claims mix with royal praise in old column
An ad blend promotes Electric Bitters as a liver and kidney tonic improving complexion. It also notes a royal peerage granted to Lady Macdonald and includes endorsements for St Patrick's Pills as a reliable cathartic sold by J W. Niece.
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Macdonald
Sir John A. Macdonald
Canada
Victoria
John
Dominion
England
J. Reynolds
Mayfield
J W. Niece
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W.a.jones
Henry, III
Regulator
Third Street
F. M. Pendleton
Magnola
Bere
J. A. Swemn
M.D
A. Fontaine
Fred
Potter
Henry, Jil
Mejor & Son
Edward Street
James H. Malone
Chicago Veterinary College
McBice
Harry's Restaurant
Enry
Ill
O. J. Lanigan
Raduase Chicago Veterinary College
Lurgess Dros
Owl
Wenona, Ill
W A. Smith
Ong & Hancock
Livory
E. L. Buchanan
Taggar
IJ. A. White
D. V
Raduate
Wyoming
Cradford
J-W. Ryan
Eorlia
Henry
Toner
Eureka College
Hedding College
Abingdon
Wered Heart Convent
Peorla
Undercliff Hotel
Lake Senachwine
W. M. Lincoln
G. A. Bangs
the Republican
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J.-E. W- Morgan
Omfo Court
Baturda
Weenona
Ange
Wilber C. Moon
Tenry, Ill
A. H. Kinnear
B. F Forrest
The
Henry Republican
Gronee Burr
Eviron
Henry, Thinols
IIL
Loresxe Dow
the White Pilgrim
A. E Phelps
Methbouist Conference
Kev A E Phelps
Phelps
Richland Township
Jeriag Bonas
Hliools
A. S. Gov't
George Washingtono
United States
Louis Sixteenth
Paris
Harper’s Weekly
Harrison
Asys
B. I. Rose
Rose & Eddy
Rochester
Wood
J. M. Jamnson
10Th Street
C. L. Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mase
Gillett’s
Wada
Ome
L.A Meier & Son
Grand Palace Hotel
N. Clark Street
Court House
Fred Compagnon
Union League
Tadlee D’hote
Thompson & Sons
Lacon, Ill
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