SISTER TOWNS INQUIRY NAMES DEATH AS ACCIDENTAL DROWNING
The body of Jayis Davison, a醉酒 man found near the bridge on July 2 after being lost June 27, was identified at a coroner’s jury in Lacon. The jury ruled accidental drowning as the cause while the inquest was held at F H Gehr’s store. Thomas Robinson and wife of Texas visited relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bparland
Travis Davison
R. H. Maxwell
Lacon
Jayis Davison
F. H. Gehr
U.S
Thoms Robinson
Texas
Revival of Hope as Reu ben Returns to Father
FTN reports Helm hears from his son Reu ben whom he believed dead after 22 years apart. Coeur d Alene, Idaho notes lost address and assumed death while Missnderwood trains in Toluca for a silver medal contest on July 10.
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FTN
Helm
Reuben
Rowo
Coeur 1
D’ Alene
Idaho
Missnderwood
Toluca
Felica
Birwoddirs
A. G. Clemens
Mabel
Indianapolis
Indiana
Napoleon
George Clements
Ora Crane
Clemens
A. B. Conklin
Kabe
Stella Anne McDonald
Saunemin
Murphy
Von
Jessie Evans
Mollie Martin
Henry
Charles de Long
Bertha Stringer
Lacon
Distressing Stomach Disease Promised Cure Ad
An advertisement touts a masterly cure for stomach weakness and indigestion using a South American Nervine called Fone Tuvalids. It claims relief from the first dose and guarantees a safe, world spreading remedy sold by J E and F A Pow.
Illness of Florence Mead in Henry county news brief
Florence Mead fell suddenly ill in Henry on July 4 and remains very sick with pleurisy. Mrs H B Lowden and children visited the old home area. Jake and Conrad Helgoth were called to Henry Monday for their father’s serious illness. Mrs Huldah Becker and son from Lima Ohio visited Mrs L Peters. Elmer Hoyt and Chicago bride visited neighbors. Abbie and Edna Hofer guests of Val and Herman Hofer. Grace Newman and Miss Ifin visited Mrs James Soniére. Joseph Moody family visited Mr and Mrs Frvk Daniels.
Camp Grove Memoir of Willie Lyons Family Loss
The fragment recalls Sarah Lyons and her son and daughter grieving a terrible loss. Willie is described as a bright young man with a sunny disposition and the family laments his sudden fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Lyons
Willie
Ice cream social to aid minister's fund Saturday evening
An church event invites all to a July 12 ice cream social with cake and lemonade. Proceeds support the minister. Also notes several local visits and moves including Jas Owens's barn struck by lightning killing a horse, with residents in Sparland and South Whitefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romie
Gheatham
Jas Owens
Thomas Burke
Violet
Lillie
Glen
Emma Nolle
Peoria
Wm Conrad
PR. D. Klein
Robert Doran
la Prairie
Wm Malone Jr
Grove
Meysra Hollingsworth
Roof
May Christimay
Sparland
A. A. Webber’s
The Same Old Story Told By Henderson Citizen
J A Kelly recalls a dysentery attack last summer and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with rapid relief after following directions. He is a well known Henderson citizen and the medicine is sold at Dr Powell's City drug store.
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J. A. Kelly
United States
Mr Kelly
Henderson, N
Dr Powell
Hennepin Notices and Local Events July 4
Hennepin reports Elsie Trendt’s 12th birthday party with schoolmates and nearby neighbors. Obituary notes Lou Kersling’s death and Riverside Cemetery burial. July 4 celebrations split among Henry La Salle Granville towns. Local marriages, visits, and court sessions also recorded.
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Henry Trendt
Elsie
Hitle
A. P. Childs
A. W. Nfop
Kine
Granville
Hoc’. Mille
A. B. Wilson
Magnolia
Caleb Condit
Albert
Henry
la Salle
W.B. Leech
Peoria
Local Visitors and family calls populate Sunday in town
Magnulia and the Misses Potter of Dwight visited sister Mrs Harris and departed with Vera Harris. Lewis Dean of Hope and Albert Forrest of Bandy called on relatives. Jennie-Gunn McAllister and John Monninger of Victoria stayed with J H McKirgan. Cealgheee, employed by the é& N Co, and Francis Roberts with family also listed among Sunday guests.
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Potter
Dwight
Mra Harris
Vera Harris
Lewis Dean
Hope
Albert Forrest
Bandy
Jennie—Gunn _McAllister
John Monninger
Victoria
J. H. McKirgan
Cealgheee
É& N. Co
Franis Roberts
Bob- Funk
Caledonia
Samuel Zebley
Local Social Roster Adds Weekend Visitors and Guests
Palatin 16 notes Sunday callers including Mrs Delbert Phillips and babe Hope. Augusta Beattie and J E Bouin visited McNabb residents. Dr Barbour's family returned from Indiana trip. Hints of home improvements and local attendance at Granville and Magnolia events are mentioned.
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Palatin
Délbert Sphillips
Babe
Prafel of McNabb
Maesie
Hughes
Rutland
Magnolia
Granville
Lawrence A
Dr .Barbour
Indiana
Beri Curtlé
Perc
W-Spenker
Bessie Davidson
Henry
Himer
Eliels Douliding
Boschee’s German Syrup Promoted as Cure All
A German prepared syrup touts Boschee’s German Syrup as a premier remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims rapid relief and long tested efficacy with millions of bottles sold annually since 1868. Three doses said to relieve ordinary coughs and is featured in Green’s Special Almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
United States
Green
Florid notes include visits and local chores
Mrs Umbarger and daughter Elsie return to Arispie Iowa after a protracted visit. Joe Beck wins contract to build 100 rods of wire fence for Judge Winslow Evans near Florid. Various local residents undertake visits, chores, and minor tasks across Florid and surrounding towns.
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Umbarger
Elsie
Arispie
Iowa
Joe Beck
Winslow Evans
Peoria
Florid
Billy Martin
Albert
Adolf Tenson
Charlie Malhorn
Minnie
Helen
Arisie
Samuel Clemens
Hall
J.B. Alvert
John Clemens
Bert Hetrick
Iba Salle
Daly
A. B. Deininger
Hennepin
Henry Cassell
Lostant
Nore Smith
Vepue
J.B Albert
Unsightly Yellow Globes Fight Back With Ball Blue
Grocers promote Red Cross Ball Blue to whiten globes and pennies alike in a 20 percent package. A price of 5 cents appears on 6-19 four weeks.
Funeral for Francis Downey Held in Putnam
The funeral for Francis Downey, father of Oliver Downey, was held in Putnam Sunday afternoon with neighbors attending. The piece notes rain reduced dust after heavy showers and mentions local church activities and haying conditions. It also records Keota resident Bell's departure and general farming weather impacts on cornfields.
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Francis Downey
Oliver Downey
Putnam
Henry
Echoo
Two O'Clowk
Tigee
lEverybody
Derace Bell
Keota
Iowa
Ball Blue Ad Mentions Red Cross Ball Blue Offer
Classified snippet touts Red Cross Ball Blue brand as a substitute for Ball Blue with a small 2 oz package priced at 4 cents, noting GI dwellings or similar context implied.
McKinley Fund From Putnam County Schools
Putnam County schools report contributions to the McKinley Memorial Fund with district totals listed. Readable entries include Hennepin Payne Point Duriey Strawn Shepared Clear Creek Nash Brush College Florida Walents Union Grove Winship Granville Mooreak Hawkins Sprinkleburg Spurling Gehm Bachman Hullinger Gutner Brenneman Centerville Center Fairvigw Mathis Dysart Band Prairie Mt Palatine and other districts with varying amounts noted.
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McKinley Fund
Putnam County
McKinley Memorial Fund
Hennepin
Payne
Duriey É Strawn
Clear Creek
Nash
Brush College
Florida
Walents Putnam
Union Grove
Winship
Granville
Brucken
Mooreak Hawkins
Sprinkleburg
Spurling
Gehm
Bachman
Hullinger
Gutner
Brenneman
Aenoud
Prairie
Mt Palatine
Tragedy and obituaries mark Fourth of July in Putnam Ill
On July Fourth 1902 in Senachrinem township Putnam County Illinois Francis Downey committed suicide by hanging at the Downey farm near Henry Illinois He was found in the barn loft the next day after being left alone while family celebrated The inquest ruled death by own action while noting his feeble mind and intermittent despair An obituary recalls his Ireland birth in 1825 marriage to Jane Welch in 1848 and a large family of ten children spanning Henry and nearby communities Funeral services were held at the Putnam M E church Rev A K Tullis officiating The piece also notes the death of Ire Anderson a former Henry resident and Civil War veteran with a long career in Peoria and Henry area and a memorial service at the Henry Presbyterian Church plus Woodmen and G A R affiliations and interment details
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Francis Downey
Senachrine Township
Putnam County
Ill
Henry
Francia Downey
John Dally
Daniel Vail
James Wherry
Nooge
Eher
Q. F. Taylor
Magnolia
Put
Frank Potter
Downey
Riyal
Harry V. Steller
Jenry
Foreman
George W Finley
Walter E. Bentley
Fred E. Wheeler
Frankb. Potter
Jonn Ot. Williams
Rae Weils Neon Paisley
Jamies Kerry
Wiliam Bracken
Francie Downey
Harry V. Keller Foreman
George W. Finley
Walter T. Bentley
Fred I Wheeler
Frank 33
Potter
John M. Williams
Ireland
Jane Welch
America
Troy
N. Y
Peoria County
Iney
Hla
Norville
Earth
M.ik
Putnam
A. K. Tullis
Meesra Durbin
J, Lion
Olver
Norgie
Marshall
Christian Church
Eider Wrey
Anderson
H. Anderson
Peoria
David Hamilton Anderson
West Virginia
Moors
Sarah Amanda Veeder
Wyoming
Claudia
Tin Wood Jr
Walter
Denver
Colo
Willard
Co. D. 86Th F
G. A. Ree
Woodmietz
Presbyterian Church
RL. Campbell
Erders
J. A. Melick
Wim, Uierman
A.—Daniels
Jacob Noll
Drowning of William Lyons in Whitefield Creek
William Lyons, a young man employed by farmer George Wable at Whitefield, was swept away by the Creek in Cual Hollow after a heavy rain while driving a pony cart. The body was found Friday morning after a 24 hour search by neighbors. Coroner Geeneng and deputy coroner H. H. Kirchman held an inquest with jurors N. W. Tanger and others.
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William Lyons
Goin
George Wable
Whitefield
Severa
Cual Hollow
Joseph Caley
Fort Farm
Steuben Township
Harry Blackburn
William Rowe Jr
Allen's Foot-Ioase Promises Quick Shoe Comfort
Ad promises Allen's Foot-Ioase powder will make tight shoes feel easy and relieve coins bunions blisters callouses and sore spots. It claims to cure sweating and hot aching feet and offers a trial package by mail from Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York with a cautious note against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Ehoe
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Abbott Studio Special Rates Offer
Until further notice on Monday and Thursday each week the Abbott Studio offers special rates for first class photos. Prices are greatly reduced for those days and all work is warranted to be of the very best. Located over the post office in Hery.
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Abbott Studio
Post Office
Hery
Mayor and Council Inspect Waterworks Across Cities
The mayor and city council toured Spring Valley Peru La Vis and Sunset Sien to review the waterworks systems. They discussed improvements and inspected facilities while noting current capacities and maintenance needs.
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Spring Valley
Peru
la Vis
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Cally
Thacker & Son
Henry, Ill
Pshe Republican
Tuly
VARNA
Camp Grove
Wim H. Lucas
Daisy Cassell
W. C. Patterson
Ray Durley
Percy McWhorter
Board of Reviewers
Judge McNabb
Magnulia
Lone Trise
Red Cross
Oia
Olk
Schaefer’s
Deering
Illinois
Duke Bros
Nightwonger
Delber Marshall
Henry Olson
J. R. Bouton
Walter James
Mr Lyons
Marshall County
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