Huntepin area notes and county happenings
Mrs H Thiel reports a well day on her 199 foot deep place near Huntepin with good water supply. Families from Peoria visit Henry to attend the funeral of Mrs Worthington while several locals travel, trade, and discuss summer Chautauquas and a map sale in Marshall county.
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H Thiel
Huntepin
Whitney-of-Lostant
Wenonahburé
Lostant
Stephen Moon
Péoria
John Moon
Wilbur
Hennepin
Pontiac
Ill
Boulder
Colo
J F Riley
Wentworth
Riley
Marshall County
Varna
Toluca
Liuas
John Grééa
Mr Green
Baker
John Kruas Jr
Barney Yaeger
Ford & Wymer
Dr Forrest
Gay Forrest
Charles Mathias
Eva Mercer
Washington County
Iowa
E S Camery
Calhoun
Henry
Illinois
Cooperative colony planned near Toledo on Lake Erie
Plans outline a large cooperative colony near Toledo with 6000 acres for farming and manufacturing. Joseph A. Johnson of Washington state leads the project, aiming to build a city for shared profits among members and a new commercial trading network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Lake Erie
Joseph A. John
Washington
Johnson
Receiver closes Iron Hall trust after long receivership
Indianapolis July 12 James F a receiver of the Order of the Iron Hall filed his final report and by court order the trust begun August 23 1892 will be immediately closed. Since the receivership began $1 976 776 99 has been distributed among 46 000 claimants and creditors whose claims total $5 100 000. The receiver earned seven percent of the money secured and two percent went to the receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
James F
Order of the Iron Hall
Rural Free Delivery opens headquarters at Indianapolis post
The western division superintendent opened a headquarters at the Indianapolis post office on Monday and held a conference with several special agents. The agents studied conditions and the demand for service, noting that the project, though in early stages, is growing rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
F.M
Rural Free Delivery
Deaths of George P Mattern and Hettie M Simpson in Henry
The Henry Times notes the deaths of George Peter Mattern born Bavaria May 16 1816 died July 6 1899 aged 83 years 1 month 20 days and Hettie M Ward Simpson born Oct 1 1810 New Jersey died July 7 1899 aged 88 years 9 months 6 days Funeral services were held in Henry with large attendances and interments at local sites.
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George Peter Mattern
Bavaria
Germany
Henry
Mattern
America
New York
Peter
Whitefield
Michael
Stephen
Nebraska
St. Mary's
Henry Times
Hettie M. Simpson
Ward
New Jersey
Ohio
Madisonville
Edward Simpson
Missouri
Myers
Illinois
Wm. Davis
Dwight
Richard Wier Grows Largest Patch of Blackberries in County
The Lacon Journal notes Richard Wier has the county s largest blackberry patch. He expects a harvest of 10 000 quarts and picking has already begun.
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The
Lacon Journal
Richard Wier
Free treatment for heart disease offered by Dr Miles
An offer promises a free course of treatment for readers with heart disease, dropsy, or related illnesses. The ad cites 25 years of research, testimonials from across the United States, and a case from J W Stokesbury who claims cure after treatment.
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Miles
J. W. Stokesbury
Fairport
M. Wan Jong
Gleveland
Enlistment orders issued for Philippine volunteers
Washington July 7. The enlistment order for volunteers to serve in the Philippines was published with seven more colonels named to command regiments. Recruiting will start next week with stations in all states and territories. Officers to report to General Otis at Manila and serve until June 30, 1901. General Wheeler ordered to Manila.
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Washington
Philippines
Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler
Otis
Manila
Philippine Islands
San Francisco
Fili- Pines
United States
Gen. Otis
San Fernando
MacArthur
Aguinaldo
War Department
Five Harness Races Announced For August Meet
Official program lists trot and pace events with numbers 1 288 2 280 8 226 and 4 running quarter mile. Divided purses range from 20 to 4. No professionally trained horse allowed to race on road. owner to drive. Entries close August 8th at 7 63 pm. Frank and Don highlighted.
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Hopples
Frank
Don
Concert by Henry City Cornet Band in 1899
August 10 1899 event featuring the Henry City Cornet Band with music by the celebrated ensemble performing the latest and popular airs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry City Cornet Band
Free For All Pace or Trot Race Card 1899
Friday racing card from August 11 1899 lists Free For All Pacers events with purses of 300 400 300 and 100 dollars for various divisions at Pace track. Includes pace and trot categories such as No 9 No. 10 No 11 No 12 running novelty one mile and Lee entry.
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Lee
Christian Endeavor marks meetings with prayers and appeals
Detroit reports detail a Christian Endeavor convocation with memorials to Congress favoring arbitration. Officials urge a Christian daily paper and fund drive, while services and prayers fill multiple Protestant pulpits in Detroit and Windsor.
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Christian Endeavor
Detroit
Windsor
international convention of Christian_Endeavor
George W. Julian Dies At 84 Former Free Soil Vice Presidential Candidate
George W. Julian, long involved in early American abolitionist and Republican movements, died at his Irvington home at 11 a.m. Friday. Born in 1817 near Centerville, Indiana, his career spanned farm life, state legislature, Buffalo convention delegates, and service as an elector. He was named attorney general of New Mexico in 1885.
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Indianapolis
Ind
George W. Julian
Irvingston
Julian
Wayne County
Centerville
Taylor
Buffalo
Indiana
Pittsburgh
New Mexico
Seven Reinhard family killed, one injured in train crash
A Big Four passenger train crashed at the Woodward avenue crossing in Columbus Sunday afternoon, killing seven members of William Reinhard's family and injuring one. The deceased are William 41, Rachael 40, William 12, Arthur 9, Karl 7, Edward 5, and Arthur 12. Clarence, 14, was badly injured with a broken collar bone. The crossing has a high fence around the fairgrounds and obstructed view of oncoming trains.
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Columbus
William Reinhard
Rachael Reinhard
Arthur Reinhard
Karl Reinhard
Edward Reinhard
Clarence Reinhard
Woodward Avenue
Fairgrounds
Sayers coordinates flood relief from Dallas
Gov Sayers calls for organized relief from the flood district in Texas. He asks donors to coordinate with him before shipment to ensure proper distribution. He notes 75,000 to 100,000 people need aid and about $100,000 in money and supplies has been given, with far more required.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Dallas
Tex
Sayers
Austin
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Ezekiel Z. Cooper
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Del
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Franklin Miles
Chicago
ALGER
Spain
Orig
Atlaim Mailer
Ordnance Department
Kragjorgen Sen
Slayers
Gen. Luna
Cabanatuan
Luna
Schurman
Philippine Commission
Luzon
Penes Fropesata
Bank
Paul
Minn
John 8
Prince
Pope
Cape Town
Howison
Johannesburg
Beloit
Wis
George
Louis—Grimm
Rock River
Suniday
Madrid
Charles Mall
Magnolia Co¢ntt
Jeffries
Fitz
International Convention of the United Society
Mich
Baer
Clark
Christian Endeavorers
Charles M. Sheldon
Topeka
Kan
Wayland Hoyt
Philadelphia
John Henry Barrows
Oberlin
Congress
Vincent
Kansas
Evangelist Chapman
McKinley
Queen Victoria
American Peace Commission
Hague
Andrew D. White
Clearng Scene
W. H. Strong
Jesus
Great Britain
Messrs. Trensidder and Mursell
London
Pollock
Glasgow
Britain
Christ
Strange Will
Quincy, H
Andrew Elmore
Sarah J. Hitchcock
Elmore
Chippewa Falls
Nye, Lusk & Hudson
Thorpe
Ware
Free Seil
Slax
Dangperous Railway Crossing
Texas
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