Canal progress and political notes from a 1905 paper
The article reviews a Missouri Pacific wreck incident with comments on car strength, lists congressional candidates from Rock Island to Macomb, and quotes Governor Deneen and Senator Cullom. It cites Roosevelt at Asbury Park on education and money, contrasts rich men with public virtue, and recalls Adams's July 5 1776 letter reflections.
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Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Aithouth
Congress
Congressman Marsh
C. J. Searle
Rock Island
Frank G. Allen
Moline
Rock Island County
James McKinney
Aledo
Mercer County
George C. Rankin
Monmouth
Warren County
C. J. Chandler
Macomb
McDonough
Deneen
Aoneer Isms
Cetgresarian
Roosevelt
Asbury Park
National Educational Association
Washington
Lincoln
Grant
Farragut
Hawthorne
Poe
Fulton
Morse
St Gaudens
MacMonnies
Henry High School Orchestra Charms Community
The Henry High School Orchestra, six energetic youths led by Wm Meier, has quickly gained fame at social events. Citizens plan a benefit ice cream and cake night after the Grat Friday park concert in August to buy music for the group. Mothers will meet this Saturday to organize. proceeds support future performances and enhance the orchestra’s repertoire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry High School
Wm Meier
Mental cases from Lacon court in county report
Three men were brought to Watertown by sheriff Barr and examined for insanity. Charles G Johnson of Varin was found of unsound mind and sent to Watertown after a jury deemed him insane. Donaldson of Hopewell, repeatedly brought here, was declared insane and sent to Watertown. prior hearings involved his wife and Judge Gregg. Michael McManus, a 41 year old farmhand from near Marshall County, was found insane and sent to Watertown after trial, with many relatives in Saratoga Township noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Charles G. Johnson
Varin
Lacon
George Smith
Leroy Strawn
Wash Hancock
M. N. Sherburne
Andrew Kelley
Dr. Potts
Barr
Dick Dalrymple
Warier Dongideon
Hopewe'l
Mr Donaldson
Donaldson
Judge Gregg
I Asane
Robert Thiedobr
Judge Wright
Frank Bens
John Baker
Simon Shaffer
Denny Hartler
Edward Rogers
Dr Kemp
Michael McManus
Peoria
Tazewell County
McManus
Stark County
Marshall County
Hunt
Saratoga Township
Lacon Journal
A Word to the Afflicted Dr Fruth Honors Cures
Dr D O Fruth has long visited the area and is acclaimed for cures and vigor in treatment. The advocate highlights his blend of new medicines and procedures with traditional methods, noting gratifying results and ongoing availability for patients in need of a traveling physician.
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D O Fruth
Peru
Fragmentary OCR Nonsense Study Note
A garbled OCR fragment mentions elevated words and names but provides no coherent event or clear entities. The text appears as broken phrases about people and places without verifiable facts.
Big Bend Reunion Committee Formed at City Hall
Citizens gathered at city hall Friday night to organize the Big Bend reunion. Judge Gregg named temporary chair, officers elected: President C B Scott, Treasurer A L Turner, Secretary C E Donlin. A standing committee and subcommittees were appointed to handle finance tents privileges light advertising baseball music and logistics. Dates set for Aug 30 31 and Sept 1 with pro rata distribution of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fashender
G W. Bethard
H Ong
C Stateler
George Young
Reduced Prices on All Tour Cate and Oxfords
The shoe man offers reduced prices on all tour cate and Oxfords. Customers are invited to explore discounted footwear including black pairs, with emphasis on clearance and value.
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Oxfords
Local notes and social items from La Salle county
Household news and society notes recount visits and travel across La Salle county and nearby areas. Mentions Mrs Nt V Smith visiting Peoria, Minnie Vogelsang visiting Streator, Konrad the Jeweler, Urbandan Mrs Charles Roberts and Miss Sadie Monler, and Miss Marguerite McNally. Includes steamer excursion La Salle to Peoria, births, dentistry graduate Mr Boyer opening Peru office, and obituaries of George V Hull of Ottawa aged 65.
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Nt. V Smith
Lee
Peoria
Central Park
Minnie Vogelsang
Streator
Frank Vogelsans
Wm Meler
E Wasmuth
Pontiac
F. S. Becker
Fred Swain Will
la Salle
Konrad
Harry Helden
Estella T Hindert
Marguerite McNally
William Fiedler
Chicago
Ira Boyer
Joseph Mercian
Boyer
Peru
Henry
George V Hull
Ottawa
Board of Review
Lia Salle County
Snoriff-Barr ja in the city today and local updates
Henry Republican offers a year of paper amid summer heat notes. Obituary for Thomas Swen and Peter Fraleigh recalls pioneer ties. Local events include Wenon? Grange fair dates, funeral in Shenandoah Iowa, and river fishing. Burglaries at Chillicothe Hardware with knives and razors taken.
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Snoriff-Barr
Kline
Peoria
Henry Republican
Thomas Swen
Chillicothe Hardware Company
Wenone Gun Club
Charlie Burgess, Jr
L. J. Humpfer
M. C. Coppin
Harry Roberts
Harry Granbury
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
New York City
Hudson River
Niagara Falls
Peter G. Fraleigh
la Prairie Township
Shenandoah
Lucretia Stewart
Arminta Caldwell
Lawn Ridge
Fraleigh
Albany County
New York
Tllinois
Iowa
Roy Wagner Dies of Tuberculosis at Peoria Jest Age 20
Roy Wagner son of Mrs. Louisa Bell and grandson of Mrs. Samuel Bell died Friday in Peoria Jest from tuberculosis at age 20. His mother and family attended his last days as relatives and neighbors recall his life and connections to the Bell and Schanits families. The report notes extended kin, local acquaintances, and mentions other community happenings and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wagner
Louisa Bell
Samuel Bell
Peoria
erHenry
Weekly Crop Summary Highlights Rain Damaged Wheat and Hay
Daily showers over two weeks damaged wheat in shock and delayed harvest, while threshing output remains variable. Yields across districts show mixed results with barley ripening in the north, corn thriving, and clover second cut progressing. Apples drop, plums and berries plentiful, gardens and potatoes growing, bees producing honey, and roasting cards ripe for market.
Mrs. L. J. Divelbiss Hosts Summer Tea Party
Mrs. L J Divelbiss entertained a party of friends in her Front Street home in Orr Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 in honor of her mother Mrs P C Vitu of Hagie wood. Mr and Mrs Vitu are visiting their daughter and son in law who is in the tea and coffee business in this city. The rooms were decor ated in purple and white and guests were served with fancy work and refreshments. Local residents Mrs B P C Vitu Myre Samuel Ouge and others attended and praised the hostess for a capital entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie J. Divelbiss
P. C. Vitu
Hagiewood
Vitu
Front Stréet
Bach
Tito
Pacoe
BP. C
Witu
Myre
Samuel ‘Ouge
Tira
Thomas’ Ieunwelic
Waterways surveyors seek navigable Rock River plan
Five U.S. surveyors travel from Beloit to judge if Rock River could be made navigable by canals and locks. They refuse to discuss work details while officials plan possible government works if feasible. Public concern rises over waterways and safety after July fires and amid editorials on unintended consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rock River
Beloit
FARM AND RENTALS LISTINGS IN 19TH CENTURY DES MOINES AREA
Multiple notices: for rent a diggable home on Rich ard street and a farm on Western avenue with 27 acres. WANTED a middle aged, reliable housekeeper helper. FOR SALE 136 acres in Putnam county Illinois seek price or terms. several farm properties including M. A. Woolley homestead in Putnam county. milk cows for sale from Varna. a ten room house with barn and outbuildings on North Warren street. 320 acre farm in Eastern Kansas offered at 30 per acre with good soil and orchard.
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Weern Avenue
Roberta Sciores
Arlington Avenue
Des
Hennepin Township
Putnem County
Illinois
C. B. Daggey
Putnam County
Ill
Way
Waa
Henry
Warren Street
Salz
Kansas
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Whiteside County Sentinel
Cullom
Ibises
United States Senate
tha‘Phnama
Abe
Panama Canal
Frentport Journal
Suriday
John_Adams
America
High School
Louise Kraus
Charles Meter
Ivan Wright
Thomas Andrews
Geary Stibgen
Jay Roth
Big Bend
Romororice
ITV
Charles Roberts
Sadie Monler
Urbana
Jacob Noll
Herman Sultz
Peerless
IlHnolg
Solomon York
Starved Rock
York
Underclifft Hotel
Zomoe
Orncroroe
Qharlés-ars
Schvarz
Beas & Brother
Schwere
William Warner
Éuventértain
Hughes
Powell
Detier
Beran
Imere
Mrs. L. J. Divelbiss
Thomas EH. Andrews
Hanting
Chicagiiiar
Cago Tribune
Umea Siarenico
Yates
Mab Gollow
Eave Pune Reese
Wenry
Matter’ Patatior
Richard Street
Old Vale's
J M Kirkpatrick
Housekegnter
Patraruy
M. A. Wooltay
Jiss
J. Fairbanks
Varna
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