History of Putnam County 1826 to 1876 by George S. Parks
George S. Parks delivers a centennial sketch of Putnam County tracing its first settlement in 1826 through 1876. He covers early homes, farming methods, labor, education, religion, transportation, fences, horticulture, soil preservation, and social life while noting progress and cautions about reform and morality.
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Putnam County
George S. Parks
Magnolia
England
the Nile
Europe
North
Fife
Ivory
Illinois
Jesse Wilker
Ottawa
Jesus Christ
Earth
God
Illinois Heritage Address Celebrates 100 Years Of Freedom
The speech recalls Liberties won in the Civil War with 188 Magno lia township soldiers serving in 10 regiments. It honors patriotism and predicts future progress in transportation, agriculture, and education while urging youth to honor elders and preserve the nation’s legacy for the coming half century.
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Magnolia Township
Abraham
Ilinois
Oceans
Illinoss
Drowning Fatality at Henry River Bathing Event
A Saturday night swimming gathering near the Henry lock ended with the accidental drowning of Anne Van Der Ploog also known as Anne Plough. The inquest jury found she casually and accidentally died while bathing in the Sinoia river, with burial held at John Martin's residence amid hot weather and a large funeral attendance.
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Hollander
Naiged
Anne van der Ploog
Anne Plough
John Martin
James Thorp
Martin
Henry
Henry Stapp
Muskegon
Mich
Mr. Hough
Presbyterian Church
R. H. Waterfall
Illinois
Marshall County
Il- Maoijs
Hangs
Marshall
R. HL. Waterfall
Anne van der Vivog
Burt
Isarael Koshler
Adam Peterman
Walter Wall
Wm. Langdell
M. Kuss
John Peterson
Duff Pechin
Thos
McKenzie
Wood
Nicholas Peterson
Dhnols
Enid
Anne van der Ploor
Sinoia
Thair
Excursion on the Grey Eagle Enjoyed by Chillicothe and Henry Citizens
About eight Chillicothe residents and as many from Henry boarded the Grey Eagle steamboat for a Tuesday trip to Starved Rock. Despite heat the excursion was pleasant. Capt Morris and the crew worked to please, and many returned to Chillicothe with praise for the ride.
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Chillicothe
Henry
Starved Rock
Morris
Grey Eagle
Raplevin
Lier OF Lanrre
Marshall County
Barrow Joby Gedeon
Botzodohn
Green
Clayton J E Lindsay
Blyto Dorting
Howard James Green Josiah
J. A. Warner
P M. Pool & Jones
Harry Gregory
Chicago
Henry Watercott Takcen
Wisconsin
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Henry Republican
Henry, Marshall Co
George Burt, JR
Henry Lodge
Actin Palo
Marshall Lodge
Fred
Potter
N. W.orr's
Perley
LAW and Notary Public
Faxcen
C. Snyder
Notary Public
Cuanixe C
Jonna
Edwin T.disobway
Ustice OF the Peace
Merting Collections
Avegancu of
Stonl Estate
Wolock
R. H Waterfall
Ustich OF the Peace
Joseph Placher
Poite
Voreanus
Sparland
C. M. Baker
J. W. Nicce
John Kine
Nehard Street
W. H Jones
Regulator
Orr’ea
Charles Davis
FoxGor Arete
Uc Square
J. C. Kalb
Calla
W. D. Robinson
Wirt Utreat
Richard
B.C. Taber
Third and
Carroll Streets
Henry Reader
Whitefield
Calle
J B. McLaughlin
M. D. Petsicinan
Whitefield Corners
Masonic Hall
Bealdooms
Gaylond
G. W. Bambey
Gaylord & Ramsey
Pexsicians
Patham County
Hlinofa
Franklin Potts
Wenona
E.gaylord
Fridase
Geo. ‘Motter, JR
Heary
ULC
Edwards, Jr
Genety Superintendent of Schools
Ill
Lacon
Menry
Whitefeld
Lowant Peieck
George Ingle
History OF
Marquette
Joliette
Iinuis
LaSally
Father Hennepin
Mississippi
Peoria
Virginia
Ohio River
Col. Clark
Northwest
United States
Capt
Wm. Haws
Orange County
Virginian
Ohio
Wiliam
Sangamon County
Putnam Coun
Jamies Willis
Capt. Haws
Isaac Parsons
John Knox
Cant
Ann Shields
Tennessee
Puttnam County
Capt Haws
Harteell
Hennepin
Tennepin
Rolles Square
Williamson
James Durley
Piret
Haws
Acre
Samuel Glenn
Aston Whitaker
New Orleans
Buel Institute
Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Granville
Hama
S. Glenn
S. Glenn _Informs me they used to haul wheat to Chivagro
Myers
Smiley Shepherd
Hennepin Prairie
Joshwr
Palestine
Israel
Trexwater
Illinois River
C. Hunt
New York
Great Central
Misgouri River
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