Dr Hartman’s Free Advice Sought by Women Across Nation
Rock Island Illinois reader Mrs FF W Goulder praises Peruna after years of catarrhal trouble improving rapidly. The ad touts Dr Hartman as a nationwide healer offering free advice by letter and low cost medicines available at drug stores. He promises detailed guidance to restore health and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FF. W. Goulder
Fourth Avenue
Rock Island
Illinois
Dr. Hartman
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Henry Postoffice financials for year ending July 1 1901
Postoffice at Henry Illinois releases a detailed financial statement showing total receipts of 25481.21, up 3253.50 from last year. Money order bonds and postal box rent sections list monthly figures and totals with notes praising Postmaster Mine. The report also includes a testimonial from J A Kelly on Chamberlains remedies and local sale via Dr Powell.
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Henry
Ill
No. Amt
Bees
Amt
Local notices and social items from Henry, July issue
Mrs Laura Harrison and children plan a warm season in Abilene Kansas visiting uncle Mason Seelye, absent until early September. A coach load of colored men bound for New Mexico for Rock Island extension work. second carload from Peoria. Death of Mrs Dennis O'Brien of Batavia New York. sister-in-law of John O'Brien. Concert by Henry Cornet band at Central Park with ice cream profits. Doctors Forrest Hall offer chronic disease care and surgery. Local outings, mill restoration plans at Lacon, improving cemetery care, and a naphtha launch collision in Peoria with inquest. Automobile use grows. civic notices urge upkeep and repair services. Various social visits, travel notes, and marketplace items embellish the community record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Harrison
Abilene
Kansas
Mason Seelye
Powell
City
Henry
Peoria
Rock Island
New Mexico
John O'Brien
Dennis O'Brien
Batavia
N.Y
Spring Hill
County Louth
Ireland
Henry Cornet
Central Park
Episcopal Church
Benj
Jos Tronmonger
Je, Parry
Geo Thacker
E. Sterrett
Arthur Ironmonger
Waggoner
Louisa Bell
Chicago
Buffalo
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
Andrew Stibgen
Stibgen
Western Hospital for the Insane at Watertown Illinois
A Historic Ipsa view notes the Western Insane Hospital at Watertown, Rock Island county, serving 18 Illinois counties. Opened May 15, 1898 with 850 patients, now housing about 700, with 12 wards, central and ward libraries, pianos, billiard tables, and comprehensive facilities. Dr W E B Taylor of Monmouth is praised as superintendent for gains in cures and management.
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Western Insane Hospital
Watertown
Rock Island County
Marshall
Putnam
Stark
Bureau
Mississippi River
Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
Tanner
W. EB. Taylor
Monmouth
Ill
J. W. Parker
Altho
Taylor
MRS LEONARD J GRAY Died Near Memphis Missouri
Mrs Leonard J Gray born July 11 1864 in Saratoga township Marshall county Illinois died July 18 1901 at her home in Memphis Missouri She was married to Leonard J Gray on November 6 1886 in Great Bend Kansas and had two children Mary and Frank A member of the M E church in Waukegan Illinois she became ill with acute peritonitis and died unexpectedly The funeral was held at the parental home in Tollock with Rev A K Tullis and Rev Schacht leading services Interment at Whitefield Center The family expresses gratitude for condolences and assistance from friends including J J Gray T J Higgins and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard J. Gray
Anna I
Thomas
Catherine Higgins
Henry,il
Saratoga Township
Marshall County
Memphis
Great Bend
Kansas
Missouri
Mary
Frank
Gray
M. E
Waukegan
Henry
Tollock
A. K. Tullis
M. E. Church
Magnolia
Schacht
Magnolia Church
Whitefield Center
Community Church Notices and Choir Recitals
Sunday and next Sunday schedules list M E choir and 7 E choir who were praised for base voices. Edith Dennis and Clara Williams sing with a small male quartet. Epworth League topics include A Strong Weak Man with Bessie Keller leading. Holy Communion at St Johns and sermons address Social Responsibility and The Church and the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arba Law
M. E
Parry
Christian Endeavor
Wray
Christian Church
J. M. Powers
7. E
Endeavor
Edith Dennis
Presbyterian Sunday School
Loyal Legion Plain
Edna Powers
C. EB
Clara Williams
St John's Episcopal Church
Church and the Empire
Bessie Keller
Epworth League
A. K. Tullis
Alex Brown
M. E. Sutton
Unior League
E. D. Naftzger
M. EB
Olivet
Kan
George Gregory sells Oxbow farm to John W Thornton
George Gregory transfers his Oxbow farm to John W. Thornton for 50 per acre or 14100 total and will give possession March 1. Gregory chose the sale to avoid a railroad cut through the property. Burtha Burt travels to Peoria to visit Edith Whiteford of Manito for a two week stay at Henry. Stephen C. Brown of Chicago visits locals and attends races. Carrie Slisser and Nettie visit Willard Mallory's brother. Lewis V. Smith enjoys a new road wagon christened at the races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gregory
Oxbow
John W. Thornton
Mr Gregory
Burtha Burt
Peoria
Edith Whiteford
Manito
Henry
Joseph Medeuris
Little Williard
Louis Bogner
Stephen C. Brown
Chicago
Carrie Slisser
Nettie
Willard Mallory
Lewis V. Smith
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Henry Postoffice
J. A. Kelly
United States
Mr. Kelly
Henderson, N
Charles Trimble
Eva Connor
Princeton
Trimble
Bureau To Fair Association
Charles
J.N. Krenz
Lizzie M. Maxwell
Moss Ave
Mareh
Willis
Roger Merritt
R. D. Law
Venona
Robert
R. B. Fort
Lacon
Senator Fort
Senator
Walgamot
Acre
Messrs Grieves & Sons
Kgypt
Mexico Elan
Old Nurenberg
Venice
Africa
Rostock
Chicago Midway
Ballard
Adna Jones
Kathryn Vogelsang
Boston
Cambridge
Brookline
Charleston
Roxbury
Revere Beach
Katie
West
Lake Erie
Falls
Niagara
Detroit
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Springfield
America
F. W. Veerde
Jas H. Forbes
St Louis
B. Yaeger
Mr Veerde
Western Hospital For the Insane
Watertown, Ill
Front View
J. J, Gray
T. J. Higgins
Church Notes
C. P.O. Schacht
Buea
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