Celebration of Independence at Lake Sennebwine Feature
A large crowd gathers at Lake Sennebwine under Crow Meadow Putnam tutelage to mark the 118th anniversary of American independence. The program includes songs, a Declaration read in costume, essays on liberty, and speeches by James Harrison and others, with a grand afternoon and evening of readings, recitations, music, and a lake excursion.
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Lake Sennebwine
Crow Meadow
Putnam Protoges P of HH
Sparling
James Harrison
H. Condit
Hattie Blood
Morton Blood
OUF
Rome
Sparta
Thermopela
Leonidas
Wea
Washington
America
Kilarny
Erin
Bingen
Rhine
der Gorman
Faderland
Rocky Mountains
Rio Grande
Niagara
Colorado
Wyoming
Mberty
Hungary
Poland
Ireland
Glee Club
B. VU. Wall
Ed Harney
J. Howard Williams
Haddock
DePue
Mryde Williams
Grangéra
Spring Valley
Consumption Cure Promises Free Remedy Guide
Retired physician W A Noyes of Rochester New York claims a simple vegetable formula can cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous debility. He offers to mail the recipe in German French or English with preparation and usage instructions to anyone requesting it.
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Haat India
W. A. Noyes
Power
Campbell Reappointed as Collector at Canal Commission Lock
The Board of Canal Commissioners reappointed Collector Campbell for a sixth term. He prepares a new bond and enters his ninth year of service. described as intelligent and capable, with services acceptable to the commonwealth.
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Campbell
Board of Canal Commissioners
Commonwealth
Famous Women and Health for Creative Achievement
The article asserts that many famous women in art literature and affairs owe their success to vigorous health. It argues that sustained creative effort requires the body to be at its best and that chronic female weaknesses must be banished. Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription is claimed to restore functional harmony and address women’s ailments.
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Pierce
Outing Among Farms Skirts Varna La Rose Washburn
A Sunday drive by Mossiat HB Jones W W Heath and Dr F A Powell visits Linwood Forbes Farm and several neighbors. They report green grain, plant lice in oats, and praise Varna La Rose Washburn as thriving communities with farms, schools, churches, and a 15,000 dollar schoolhouse. They meet O Banion and Roberts in Varna and tour Coen in Woodford County before dinner.
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Mossiat
Jones
W.W. Heath
F. A. Powell
de Scribe
Republican
Varna
la Rose
Washburn
Paskell
Samuel Holmes
Maurice Place
Anton Hook
Linwood Farm
Forbes Bros
Caleb
Joe Greenlea
Will Bush
Mr Forbes
Isaac
Forbes
Forbes Brothers
Scott Miller
Freemans
William Feazel
Mg Reuben Broaddus
Broaddus
O’banion
Roberts
Gracie Roberts
Sam Charley Whitney
John McNaff
Santa Fe
William Zum
Bell Plain
Zilm
Supervisor Jones
Hon Coen
Coen
Woodford County
Misa Maloney
Alster
Commonwealth
Bir Coen
Illinois Valley Farms Show Growth and Prosperity
The reporter notes fine banks and a modern post office in towns, reflecting enterprise. Crops exceed expectations with abundant oats and good grain color. corn varied but clean, gardens and fruit thriving. Herds include cattle dehorned, while many oppose it. Marshall and Woodford counties praised as highly productive in the Illinois Valley.
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Illinois
Marshall
Wondford
Tiinois
Putnam County Teachers Institute Preview at Hennepin
A July 8 report from The Republican Putnam describes the Putnam County Teachers Institute gathering at Hennepin. The piece humorously notes incomplete program details and promises social, educational, and theatrical events with a moonlight boat excursion on Illinois waters, aiming to honor teachers while hoping for good pay.
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PCC
Putnam, Ill
Putnam County Teachers’ Institute
Hennepin
Fulham County Common School
Order of
PC_C 8. T
Tts
Grandaoia
Putnam
Camp fire recalls Kenesaw Battle at Normal event
The 25th annual Kenesaw Mountain commemoration led by Sergt Diehl, former Color sergeant of the 86th Illinois, drew Rev Baker Elder Rhodes Tupt Pullen and Capt Augustine among the attendees. Relics included battlefield gear and about 20 flags. A salute and music followed speeches recalling Civil War incidents and veterans’ memories.
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Bloomington
Kenesaw Mountain
Sergt Diehl
Diehl
86Th
Ilinois
Normal
Sergi Diebl
Rev Baker
Rhodes
Tupt Pullen
Button
Augustine
Kenenaw
35Th Army Corps
Dodge
Michigan
Marching Through Georgie Comrade Diehl Speaks at Meeting
A gathering featured Comrade Diehl delivering a heartfelt address, Elder Baker and Brother Boyer offering brief remarks, and drum corps music. Capt Hettfeld and Rev McVety followed with short comments, then Dr Wong spoke before Simon Malone, as the group dispersed. Mrs A J Diehl of Normal has been absent six weeks with sister Jennie Delmege at Larimer, Iowa, both ill and plagued by neuralgic pains. a latest letter notes Mrs Diehl’s condition worsening.
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Resent
Diehl
Baker
Boyer
Hettfeld
McVety
Dr Wong
Simon Malone
A J Diehl
Jennie
R. H Delmege
Larimer
Iowa
Sabe
Mucklen Arnica Salve Sold By Dr Powell's Drug Store
The ad promotes Mucklen Arnica Salve claiming it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin conditions with a money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box and Dr Powell's drug store is the seller. The notice also mentions Metamora brass band leader Joseph Kuss receiving $10 as a token of appreciation for band instruction and updates on George and Frank Fiedler visiting town.
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Igbel
George Burt
SF Addrees
Aerusuican
Henry
Mucklen
Dr Powell’s
Metamora Brass Band
Joseph Kuss
Birth announcements from Osceola and Chicago
BORN. In this city, July 7, a son to FRANK STUK Bbage grandson to Martin Green. atone jownsly, July 4, a son to GHONGH ABLE, and grandson to J. A. Binge, burn. t Osceola, Neb., July 1, 3 daughters to CHAIRLES SILAW, and neice to George Hall Rkunder. at hicago, June 3, a son t GEORGE FIED iHLER, and grandson to Andrew Fiedler of this city.
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Frank Stukbbage
Martin Green
Atone Jownsly
Ghongh Able
J. A. Binge
Burn.t Osceola
Neb
Chairles Silaw
George Hall Rkunder
Hicago
T George Fied Ihler
Andrew Fiedler
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Libnotg
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Catterdam
Walnut Grove
Benachwine Lake
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Geo
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OC. W. Whorrell
Temperance Temple
Loyal Temperance Legion
Hutchins
EK. H. Hutchins
George
Frank Fiedler
Chicago
Frank
Peoria
Agalated
Sol Putnam
Alice Litt
Tiskilwa
Hopewell
John
T. W. Stoner
Sparland
Zimmerman
Sparland, I
Patna
Stina
John Arse
John Stapp
Thompson & Sons
LACON
Ill
First National Bank
Western Mares
My Place
Western Avenue
W.g.bnyder
Henry, Ill
Boofsteak Wapata
H. J. Joun Hein
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