Local Notes From the Republican July 19 1900
A column of brief items reports deaths, travels, and local happenings. Milo died, John Maple noted, John Huffman and others return from the West, electric plant worker Murray Simpson back home, Herbine advertised by Dr Powell, Huffman family at the lake, Judd family fishing at Henry, Judd seeks a travel companion, campers along the river grow in numbers, Frank Vogelsang and family join the group, and a general Break-Up expected early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Milo
Huffman
Murray ‘Simpson
Electric
Powell
Cornelius Huffman
Oday
A Huffman
Barton
Saratoga
Frank Vogelsang
Barlow and Saxton highlight local feats and travel plans
Charles Perdew builds a stern wheel pleasure boat for a soon planned excursion from Galesburg to Starved Rock. Chas Saxton of Redlands, once blinded, underwent a delicate operation in Los Angeles hoping to regain sight. results expected in two to three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Perdew
Galesburg
Rtarved Rock
Chas Saxton
Redlands
J. L. Saxton
Los Angeles
Gilman Courier
Buchanan, Mich
Geneseo Pure Food Co
LeRoy
Fannie Williams
State Fromen's Association
la Salle
Gibson City Fire Company
J. H. and
Kirk Gregory
Harry L Gregory
Kirk
Ced
Distressing Stomach Disease: Cure Claim by Nervine Remedy
A promotional note touts a North American Nervine cure for stomach weakness with bold claims. It promises relief for invalids and says the remedy works for all ages, asserting certain cure and ease regardless of prior suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nervine Nic
J E
Church Notes and Civic Gatherings In Hennepin Area
Local church notes report union services in the park at 6.45 Sunday evening led by Rev Tullis, with preaching by Elder B L Wray at the Christian church Sunday morning. The M B Sunday schools plan a picnic at Undercliff and copies of notices detail funeral services, parish transfers, and a Henry County excursion on The Fred Swain to benefit a new parsonage with a large crowd expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ih Peretone
St Jose 'S Catholic Church
KT Tullis
B. L. Wray
Christian Church
MI. B
Scbogs
Undercliff
the Ark
Tullis
Fawcett
Ytew Campbell
T. J. Francis
Hennepin
Fairbury
Knnery
Henry
Mt Palatine
Bureau
Vogelman
Princeton
Lacon
Chillicothe
Peoria
Fred Swain
Presbyterian Sunday School
Mr Swain
Chamberlain’s Cough Medicine Praised for Health Restorations
Advertised remedy claims to restore health and happiness for thousands. Promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Medicine as beneficial for threat or lung trouble and stubborn coughs, with cures noted after failure of other treatments. Sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Powell
Richard J Hunt Mortuary Record in Whitefield Township
Richard J Hunt 38 years 10 months son of Timothy Hunt of Whitefield died in Denver Colorado after a lingering illness consumption. Remains arrive Friday and funeral Sunday at 2 pm Center M E church Whitefield township with Rev George Weaver officiating. Burial rites under Henry lodge No 119 A F and A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Hunt
Timothy
Hunt
Whitefield
Denver
Cols
Henry
M. E
Whitefield Township
George Weaver
Christity Church
Putnam
Funeral of Mrs Lydia Orr Held at Carrell Street Home
The funeral of Mrs Lydia Orr was held this forenoon at 10:80 at the family residence on Carrell Street. A long illness preceded her passing and she was a highly esteemed member of the community. Rev A I Tullis led services as a large crowd attended to show sympathy. An obituary will appear in a future issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
W.orr
Lydia Orr
Carrell Street
Sirs Orr
A. I. Tullis
Mrs Sleater of Henry Pioneer Pianist Dies
Mary Josephine Sleater born in Dublin October 21 1824 died July 17 1900 after a long illness. She and husband William Mortimer Sleater came to the United States about fifty two years ago living in Highlands Park Waukegan and Henry. She taught piano to many Henry residents and left ten children, five living. Funeral today at 8 pm at Main Street residence with Rev R L Campbell Presbyterian officiating. Burial in Henry cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sleater
Mary Josephine Sleater
Dublin
Ireland
William Mortimer Sleater
Highlands Park
Waukegan
Whitefield Township
Henry
Sleater
Henry and
Main Street
R. L. Campbell
Presbyterian
Henry Cemetery
Mrs Catharine Vail Dies at 89 in Henry Parish
Mrs Catharine Vail died Tuesday morning July 10 after a long illness. Born July 18 1880 near Weston New Jersey she moved with her husband to Illinois and lived 44 years on a Lone Tree Bureau County farm. Survived by seven children and numerous grandchildren she embraced the New Jerusalem faith and hosted ministers at her home. Funeral conducted July 12 at the Temple of the New Jerusalem Henry with Rev R L Yampirell supervising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Vail
Vail
Weston
N. J
Dutch Reformed Church
New Jersey
Richard R. Vail
Hennepin
Lone Tree
Bureau County
Tothem
Phebe Maria
Catharine Arimintha Runnells
Whitefield Corners
Edward [Raiklin Vail
Milo
Eugene B. Vail
Princeton
Tll
Phebe R. Vail
Charles Db. Vail
Richard &. Vail
Montana
Walls
Jasper Brokaw
Mrs Vail
Mr Brokaw
Phebe
Henry
Heben
New Jerusalem
Charles Davis
Ihem
R. L. Yampirell Ponter
Presbyterian Church Oenry
Temple of the New Jerusalem
Memorials and Condolences Reported in Local Notices
The pall bearers listed include Benjamin Vial Hiram Hunter H D Bonham Moses Hartley Elias Herr and John A coe Spencer. A memorial service is planned during the pastor’s next visit with notice to follow in papers. The Henry Woman’s Club adopts condolence resolutions for Mrs Richard Vail mother of Phoebe Vail, expressing sympathy and recognizing the family’s loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Vial
Hiram Hunter
H. D. Bonham
Moses Hartley
Elias Herr
John A. Coe Spencer
Woman's Club
Woman's Club of
Henry
Richard Vail
Earth
Phoebe Vail
Woman’s Club
Hise S. Helper
Clara Waughop
J. S. Townsend
Alumni Resolutions On Death Of John W. Gregory
Henry High School Alumni Association records a death of John W. Gregory with sympathy extended to his bereaved parents and relatives. The resolutions honor his courtesy and genial disposition and note his schooldays as cherished memories. Copies of the resolutions will be mailed to the bereaved and published in local papers. Fred W. Potter chairman Matthew Steele Anna Culter Hall committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gregory
Henry High School
John
Fred W. Potter
Matthew Steele
Anna Culter Hall
Caummilttee
Rev D L Ryan Dies After Mt Sterling Fire
Rev Father Daniel J. Ryan died after eight months of injuries from the Mt Sterling rectory fire. He served at Auburn and St Joseph's Springfield before Mt Sterling. He died in Jacksonville Our Savior's hospital, survived by six brothers in Wyoming Chatsworth Peoria and Ogden and many friends mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Ryan
Daniel J. Ryan
Golén
Cathuhe
Jacksonville
Gentleman
Our Savior’s
Mt Sterling
Stark County
Wyoming
Niagara Tate
East St.Louis
Auburn
St Joseph's Church
Springfield
Father Ryan
Our Savior’s Hospital
Thomas
Willian
Michael
John
Covenant Mutual Life Assn Faces Increased Assessments
Northwestern Life Assurance Co Chicago owns Covenant Mutual. Secretary Rh E Sackett explains certificates of that class will not be paid in full and new assessments will fund benefits through year end. Estimated payout to beneficiaries ranges from one third to one fourth of face value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covenant Mutual
Covenant Mutual Life Association
Northwestern Life Assurance Co
Chicago
Henry
Covenant Mutual Life Association of Miners
Third
Wepdi
Rh. E. Sackert
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
A claim for relief of kidney and bladder diseases in six hours credits a product called New Great South American Kidney Cure sold at Dr Powell's drug store. The ad asserts rapid relief of bladder and kidney pain and urination issues for both men and women.
Camp encampment with 8rd regiment and 40-piece band
A letter from Rivey in Chicago announces an upcoming week long encampment with the 8rd regiment and a 40 piece band, based in Rockford. The government will cover expenses and grant a small salary. The writer signs as Rivey and mentions Mr. Danmi in Chicago assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciacado
Inn
Geo, Burt & Son
Chicago
Boringfeld
8Rd Regiment
Dua
Rockford
Daily Papers
Danmi
Rivey
Kentucky Parties Prepare State Nominations This Week
The report notes both major parties in Kentucky will nominate state tickets this week. Mack Tanner, son of Governor Tanner, was elected Colonel of the 4th Infantry on Saturday. An illegible late item mentions sugar price increases and a call for national prayers for China missionaries amid peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Guv Tanner
Mack
4Th Infantry
T.N .i
New York
National League of Republican Clubs
St Paul
Roosevelt
China
Chirago
Regimenta
Illinois National Guard
Gov .Tanner
Inchief
Inhina
Four Henrys business men visit Quaker Lane
Four of Henry's business men called on the Lane last Friday. Morris A. Wilson has been confined to the house by sickness for the past week. An automobile passed through the neighborhood last week from Peoria to Ottawa. Mrs Lauren Bumgarner went to a hospital in Chicago last week for treatment and is progressing well. Albert T. Mille returned home from school in Fargo North Dakota after visiting three weeks in Emporia Kansas and Decatur. David and Lydia Wilson visited Sunday with Mra Wilson's Philadelphia cousin Mrs Anna Shoemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Morris A. Wilson
Peoria
Ottawa
Lauren Bumgarner
Chicago
Albert T. Mille
Fargo
N. Dakota
Emporia
Kaw
Decatur
David
Lydia Wilson
Mra Wilson
Anna Shoemaker
Philadelphia
McNabb and Town Visitors Fill Week Around Streator
A flurry of calls and visits marks the week in Streator with McNabb and Tonica residents calling on friends. Michigan visitor Oscar Conklin and visiting families from Granville and Princeton are noted, plus Wallace's show drawing a 40 person delegation. Local workers delivered rock for a new foundation and roads were improved with help from Wayne Ham and the King Brow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNabb
Milla
Streator
Oscar Conklin
Michigan
Hopkins
Granville
Daniel McNabb
Tonica
Rev Barker
Hennepin
Ramsey
Ittle
Chicago
Fred Wolf
Frank
James A. McNabb
Hattie
Ethel
Blanche Struthers
Neer Park
Ethel McNabb
Truthers
Beck
Wison
Smith
Bumgarner
Gunn
Wayne Ham
King Brow
Eouth
Blanch Struther
Princeton
Miseos McNabb
Struthers Sisters
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bhat
Henry Lodge No
C.C
O. C. White
V.O ' Gee
A. Burt
Joe Brown
Frank Krenz
Chas Wheeler
Theo Dinsonway
C. G
Caleb Condit
Mra Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
A. G. Seiberling
H Bdge
Selberling
Michael Murray
Seiberling
Magnolia
Atest
Church
Laales’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
P. Hill
Tullis Hras
Ealed
Trom Benton Harbor
Mich
Pontiac
Lulu Hillabrand
Johnson
Mies Ramsey
Reed
Presbyterian Church
Lu Ube
ST. Joseph's Church
E. J Kulery
Mooney
Henry Chillicothe
Altar Society
Chillicothe Fair
Clergy Association
E. J. Kniery
Mortuary Record
Woolner
Peoria III
Ursio
Ene
VT Rae OU UL
HOCKY
China Dept
Our
Nut
Adams Street
Tue Big Store
Ill
Alfred Given
Alan McNabb
Willis Price
Sinon Beck
Near Florid
Mra F Anderson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!