The New Hallroad Feasibility and Henry Station Update
Periodic talks of a new hallroad route from the east side of the river to Peoria have surfaced with surveys suggesting feasibility though the project remains uncertain. Northwestern Railway speculation, coal interests, and regional development spur interest while Henry station on the Peoria branch reports strong July traffic with $200 daily average. J. T. Campbell is noted as a proactive local business leader driving traffic improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Station
Peoria
Great Rock Island
Henry
J. T. Campbell
Congressman Connelly Studies Nova Scotia Coal Industry
Hon James A. Connelly of Springfield district travels to Nova Scotia to observe regional coal operations and compare with his district's industry. The information gathered is expected to inform his forthcoming congressional tenure and policy perspectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Connelly
Congress
Springfield
Nova Scotia
Special train to Peoria for races at Henry
The O R I P R R plans a daily special from Peoria at 12 15 pm for the Henry races at a low round trip fare of 1 00. It will stop at intermediate stations and the public is assured of fair treatment and a strong program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Henry
Bicycle Contest Opens Race Meeting At Henry Driving Park
The first day program on Tuesday August 13 features a best two of three bicycle contest with prizes including a five piece parlor suit worth 50 dollars from J Watercott Co a marbleized clock worth 20 dollars from W H Stever's jewelry store patent leather shoes priced at 760 from A Fiedler Son and a silk umbrella worth 85 from Hutchins Lincoln Store. The event is highlighted as a great feature of opening day and urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Driving Park
J.watercott & Co
W. H. Stever
A. Fiedler & Son
Hutchins & Lincoln
Highway Stock Law debate draws local support
A reader urges strict enforcement of the Highway Stock Law to prevent animals on roads, arguing fences and shared grass rights are insufficient and warning of dangers to women and children. The letter notes widespread nuisance and praises Mr Anderson’s stance, while citing recent storm damage and local rainfall data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republican
Anderson
Margaret L Camery Obituary Reflects a Loved City Figure
Margaret L Camery dies after a long service at Henry High School and local post office duties. A active Epworth League worker and secretary, she held assistant posts under 8 C Brown and Postmaster McWilliams. Her gentle character and public service left a lasting impression on family, friends, and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret L. Camery
Henry High School
Prof Cross
Epworth League
8. C. Brown
McWilliams
Mies
Ella Riley
Miss Camery
Avergreen
Funeral postponed for Mrs Lewis Burson to Friday
The funeral was delayed to Friday at 4 PM at M. E. Church to allow two sons to arrive from Colorado. Heavy Thursday rain prompted the postponement. Mrs Burson, born 1818 in Mercer county Pennsylvania, lived in Illinois since 1848 and Henry since last October. She had seven children, six living, all married and prosperous. Pallbearers were six veteran citizens. Her husband plans to visit children in Iowa and Colorado this summer. Chalmers, ill with hoop fever in Colorado, was reported better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Burson
M. E. Church
Colorado
Burson
Whitefield
Rev McLeish
A. J. Diehl
Robert McDonough
Iowa
Chalmers
James J Kelso obituary from Burgettstown PA 1895
James J Kelso born 1860 near Shippensburg Pennsylvania died July 16 1895 at the Atlantic Hotel Chicago of heart failure. He served 17 years as cashier and bookkeeper at First National Bank of Burgettstown. A Poughkeepsie business college graduate he planned to move to Illinois for health. Funeral at Second Presbyterian church Burgettstown with many friends. He leaves a wife and two young sons. Estate to be handled by brother W L Kelso. He previously resided in Henry and did business with his brother W L Kelso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J]. Kelso
Shippensburg
Atlantic
Chicago
Petecreet We
First National Bank of
Burgettstown
Illinois
Poughkeepsie
U. S
Second Presbyterian Church
W. L. Kelso
Kelso
Henry
Death of Mrs W H Buskirk in Minneapolis
Mrs W H Buskirk died July 16 1899 in Minneapolis after months of suffering. Born April 1 1866 in Gillford, she leaves a husband and parents H M Frisbey and others to mourn. Funeral at Minneapolis home with Rev Mr Fowler and grave service by EB Chase. she rests beside her infant son at Lakewood Cemetery.
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W. H. Buskirk
H. M. Frisbey
Minneapolis
Gillford
H.M. Frisbey
Fowler
Neaday
Chase
Pleasant Lakewood
Lake City
Minn
Graphic Sentinel
Henry Frisbey
Local notes from Peoria county and surrounding areas
Additional Locals notes include Capt York recovering on the City of Peoria after slight indisposition. Mrs Ida Barton returns from Washington state. Mrs John Kline hosts a sister’s tea. Major De Pue with David Holmes seek army disability testimony for pensions. Dr Powell plans electrical fixtures. City of Peoria excursion to Columbia Park draws 1000+. various travels and social events noted. A storm floods Edward Haddon’s residence. Elmer Melick returns from the West. Colorado trip details and finds. John T. Smith homestead sold to Attorney Clover for 1817. Cement walk improvements on Main and Richards streets praised. Sunday school outing to Columbia Park and Chillicothe with Elk excursion. severe lightning kills two horses belonging to Charles Dille, with prior loss estimated around 200 and a $52 local purse.
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York
Peoria
Powell
Lacon Democrat
la Salle
Ida Barton
Yesteriday
Columbia Park
City of
Elk
G. W. Zimmerman
Henry
Spain
Sparland
George A. Burt
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Higgins
Thomas Higgins
Mazella
Hennepin
George
Treet
Frank Neelye
Henry Seelye
Edward Haddon
Mra Haddon
Elmer Melick
Denver
Colorado Springs
Cripple Creek
Berts J
Thompson
M.D. Sterrett
Sterrett Brothers
Colorado
John T. Smith
Main Street
Court House
Lacon
B. P. Harney
C. MccWilliams
Daniel Ketchum
T. F. Clover
Clover
J. M. Kirkpatrick
Pearis
Campbell
Campbell’s
Musical College
Mamie
Kelley
City of Peoria
Richards Street
Charles Devore
John Kline
Dr Powell
Messrs
M.r
Chillicothe
Rex
Charles Dille
Dille
Marshall Co Teachers Institute Opens at Lacon in July
Verchers Institute announces the Marshall County Teachers Annual Institute meets in Lacon July 99th with a one week session ending Saturday August 3. Examinations follow August 5 and 6. 47 teachers may take Aug 16-17 exams with credit for summer school work. Attendance urged by M. Lary, County Superintendent of Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Lary, Co. Supt
Household Treasure Endorses Dr King’s New Discovery
Canajoharie resident D W Fuller says the medicine always gives the best results and his family would not be without it. Catskill druggist G A Dykeman calls it the best cough remedy and mentions eight years of use with consistent success. Trial bottles are free at Dr Powell’s Drug Store. Regular sizes 60 cents and one dollar. The piece also notes religious summer encampments and evolving recreations as popular American traditions blending worship and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Fuller
Canajoharie
N. Y
Dr King
G. A. Dykeman
Catskill
Dr Powell’s Drug
Right Way to Advertise Says Braing Quote
A quotation extols relentless self-promotion urging constant display of name location and business to embed in passersby minds and steer foot traffic toward the store.
Cream Balm Heals Deafness After Catarrh Attack
A. E. of Newman Graling Mich reports roaring in head and deafness from catarrh improved after three weeks using Holy's Cream Balm. Another user O. A. Cary of Corning N Y notes a child's nasal discharge cured after Ely's Cream Balm. Price five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E
Newman
Graling
Mich
Ely
Bineras
O. A. Cary
Corning
N. Y
Local Births Highlight City and Utica Additions
In this city a son was born to L. C. Hunter junior of R. L. AO Gunte on July 18. A son arrived for the late M. A. Thomas on July 21. Another birth, a son, occurred for James Eagelston on July 10. At Utica a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Wylie on July 16, granddaughter of W. P. William of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.C. Hunter
R. & L. AO. Gunte
M. A. Thomas
James Eagelston
Utica
John Wylie
W. P. Wiliam
Death notices for Madge Camery and Mrs W H Buskirk
In this city on July 26 at 6 a.m. Madge, two years eight months and one day old, daughter of E Camery. Funeral at the M E church Saturday at 3 p.m. Roy D. McLeish officiating. The public invited. In Minneapolis on July 15, Mrs W H Buskirk, 20, daughter of Henry M Frin bey, formerly of Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge
E. Camery
M.E
Roy D. McLeish
Minneapolis
W. H. Buskirk
Henry M. Frin Bey
Henry
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Inter Ocean
Princeton
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Geo F. Wightman
Fort of
G-J._Devlin
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Peru
Cochran
Sonippeed
Sterling Standard
J. W. Powell
Camp House
Newry
Ratz
Bae
Magnolia
Ahip McKirgan
Quaker Yearly Meeting
O. P. Mills
Granville Township
H. K. Surry
Poultney Bigelow
Queen Luise
Baltic
Napoleon
Vlsit
Germany
Europe
R. Caton Woodville
Luise
Queen of
Hanover
Dr. Price
Saya
H. M. Blossom
H. M. Blossom &Co
N. 3d
Hampshire St. Quincy
Ills
Ballard
Mossville
Big 4
Ieee
Bescaee
Teressleree
Vibions
Saabs
Monros Street
Evquirdof
WM. Duke
Sparland Coal
J. H. Adkinson
D. Barnes
Heta
Hiram H. Bartnock
Hiram H. Hartsock
Marshall
Stats
Ilinois
Marshall County
Esther Hartsock
Condit
First National Bank
BELVO
Creeresnees
U 8
Cfsa
Seetendees, Em Redem
Treass
Total
Ciasticitte
Tlinois
Chas R. Jones
Charles R. Jones
Freps Porter
W. LT. Law
TL. Jong
R. D. Jones
Becker's
Fred
Becker
Simyway
Henry, Ill
Por
Putnam, NL
Putnam Village
J. FM. Parker
Putnam
Jusylt Im
Enoch G. Green
Safe County
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Robert B. Minter
Rob’t B.silater
Martha
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Fred S. Potter
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