Henry's Celebration Fireworks and Revolutionary Reverie
The article recalls July Fourth 1902 with a Boston setting and a drunken prophecy of British departure from Concord. It honors lanterns at the Old North Church, Paul Revere’s ride, Saratoga and Valley Forge, and the Revolution’s heroes. A grand communal celebration follows with races, basketwork, and fireworks along Edward Street.
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Boston
Conard
Concord
Atlantic
Paul Revere
Tim Ughis
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Piteairo
Liberty
Washington Greene
Morgan
Yonder Hill
New York
Saratoga
Mill Creek
Long Island
Hudson
Serosa
Valley Forge
Satan
Patrick Henry
Great Britain
Theaus
England
Hverty
Happipees
Minn
Democrats of Marshall nominate county ticket for November election
At noon the Marshall Democrats met and named a county slate for November. Presiding officer was R. M. Barnes with R. F. Burt as secretary. The ticket includes David H Gregg for county clerk, J Quinn Tolucare for county treasurer, John F Hayward for sheriff, Frank A Barr for school superintendent, and Howard swapped as a committee member. C A Frommel and R F Burt named as county central committee delegates.
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Democrats
Marshall
R. M. Barnes
R. F. Burt
David—H.— Gregg
Wenoway
Ba'j
Quinn di Tolucare
Treasurrer
John" F. Hayward
Lacon
Frank A. Barr
Boarland
Democratic County Convention Signals Shifts in Lacon
A chaotic county convention in Lacon on Tuesday saw James Henry and supporters remain overnight to secure a place on the county ticket. The action focused on party alignment and candidate placement for the upcoming election.
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Eviateler
Lacon
Henry
Mrs George Merdian Dies After Prolonged Illness
The home sorrowfully mourns the death of Mrs George Merdian at 8 20 this eve after a long illness. She was 97 years 11 months, daughter of James Bell, and mother to a husband two sons. Funeral was at M KS church yesterday at 4 with Rev A K Tullis officiating, interment at Henry cemetery.
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George Merdian
James Bell
Merdjan
M. KS
A. K. Tullis
Henry Cemetery
Keesling Death Ends Local Music Teacher Career
Louis Keesling a music teacher and merchandise dealer in McNabb died after a week of bowel inflammation worsened by two abscesses. Doctors indicated surgery was the only hope, but his condition was hopeless. He was 36, survived by his mother and 12 siblings. Funeral held at Congregational church in Hen nepin.
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Louis J. Kessling
Louis —Kessiing_deater
Minstear
Swem
Willis
Peoria
Henry
Lower Edward Street
J. W. Keesling
McNabb
Hennepin-by-dearee
Hennepin Cemetery
Frederick Helgoth Dies After Porch Fall in Henry Illinois
Frederick Helgoth, aged 81, formerly of Bavaria, died after a fall from his porch roof last week. He immigrated to Illinois, married Catherine Redwitz of Mt Palatine, and leaves eight children. Funeral was held at St Mary’s Church in Henry with Fr Zumbueh officiating. The piece also notes the death of James Weir, Civil War veteran and longtime Marshall County resident, at age about 71.
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Hudson River
Colonies
Great Britain
Tle
Brendy
Glen
Heapa
Heaven
England
Bank of
Theava
Mothe
Frederick Helgoth
Iro
Bavaria
Germany
Ilinois
Catherine Redwitz
Mt Palatine
Helgoth
Henry
Str Marya Church
Zumbueh
Inehith
Goth
McNabb
John
Peoria
James Weir
A. D. Stevens
Marshall
Fitchs Laundry Remains Open for All Dry Cleaning Needs
Fitchs Laundry offers full service for all classes of laundry work dyeing and cleaning. Schaefer is the agent and telephone number is 120 for contact.
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Fitch
Spodeat
Schaefer
Provisions Wire: Potatoes Butter and Fresh Eggs Ad
Fragmentary notice lists provisions including potatoes butter and fresh eggs with unclear quantities or sources. The item appears in a brief market or shop listing from a historical newspaper page segment.
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Edward Street
L. Gregory
C. Starliper
Pouzer
Ecortie
R. G
Cromwell
Sterrett
Sturter
K. I. Burt
Halftill
Ls Hog
Logan Barrett
Chas Panzer
Morrie
Geo Durfinger
Ross Thompson
Ed Durflinger
Henry Ganb
Russel Sparling
Chas Ponzey
F. H. Dunbar
Princeton
Frank Harris
Harry Weber
F. H
Apparat
Robert Thompson
M. J. Greenman
Tiakilwa
Ed German
James Kincaid
Longley
Geo Durflinger
KR. J. Durlinger
Richard Bowers
Rylans
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Cannah, Jones
Henry, Ill
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