Local notes from Joliet and Indianapolis area social scenes
A scattered set of items describes visits by Joliet residents to their sister Mrs Grafton Y, updates on hospital operations in Chicago, and social rounds including weddings, bridesmaids Nellie Law and Rev Dr Rudd, and a Kiel Norway Denmark trip. Community news covers a Knoxville marriage, St Mary’s Knoxville notes, a Children’s Concert at New Opera House, and local home improvements by butcher Helm with a cottage move on Spignell block.
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Rumer
Jollet
B. Gootrich
Newell
Grafton Y
Oscar F
Barber
Gece Ibc
M. D. Green
Wm Halm
Lizzi Arm
Mery Mosbach
Dalle Republican
Venona Index
Beckwith
Chicago
Mercy Hospital
de Gaylord
Syow
Das
The
State University
Paigd
Yelalty
Charles Dea
Tree
Alice Virginia Sins
Athe Hoary Public High
Pisy
Miss Broaddus
Indianapolis
H Gray
Gray Mn Stout
Elf
W. Lefell
St Mary
Knoxville
T. Binkley, Jr
Tacoma
Wash
Nellie Law
Rudd
Phew
Mra
F. W. Tracy
Rof
Springfield
Normanis
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Black Sea
Austria
France
Les
M. Crawford
St Tg
Russia
Charles Bercher
Cintt
Petersburg
Tracy
A. Jones
New Christian Chapel
Particu
Older
Finanthe
Cha Helm
Heim
Memorial Day Observed at Henry with Ceremonies and Flowers
Memorial Day observances in Henry featured a morning cemetery visit to Sugar Grove, floral tributes, and a large parade to Henry cemetery. Comrade Daille gave an address, Mrs. Raymond led prayers, and Mr. Clover delivered the main oration praising fallen soldiers and urging enduring unity.
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Henry
Sugar Grove Cemetery
Poat
James Newman
Robert Irwin
Alex Daniels
Jos Caley
D B Stockton
W H Mutton
Thos Runooells
Geo Whitman
John Dawson
L A. Meier
John Morgan
G M Locke
Henry Balenseifen
Daille
J Henry
W. RC
Lookout
Mountain Post
Sons of Veterans
Relief Corps
J . Townsend
Mra F A Raymond
T F Clover
North
South
Daughters of Veterans
Memorial Day services at Center church and cemetery
Memorial and decoration services were held at Center church and cemetery on Sunday afternoon May 31st. A large congregation attended despite rain as soldiers and community members gathered to honor those who served, with prayers, a memorial address by Rev J B Dill, and a message on enduring liberty through knowledge and sacrifice.
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Whitefield Center
Center Church
Henry
Newman
J B. Dille
JB. Dill
Grundy County
Abiletc
Columbus
Washington
Stevenson
Republic
John Bunyan
Bedford
Pilgrim's Progress
Charles the 2d
England
Rim
Silent winter sermon and wreath tribute at graves
Soldiers formed in line after the sermon while six children led by Mrs Clift laid flowers on graves. Commander Newman placed a wreath on Captain Andrews' marble shaft and spoke with a broken voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Clift
Wonder Worker Frank Huffman Finds Cure in New Discovery
A young man from Bannington Ohio, after failed treatments by two doctors who labeled his consumption incurable, used Dr King s New Discovery and regained health well before finishing a half dollar bottle. The ad claims rapid improvement and offers trial bottles at Dr Powell s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Huffman
Bannington
Ohio
Dr King
Oxbow Notes Local Rain School Term Ends
Local column recounts Miss Sparling closing a school term and a planned union picnic date corrected to June 13. It mentions an upcoming ice cream social at the ME church, rain, and community events plus reflections on youth behavior and moral influence.
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Ella Hillabrand
Hfe
Millas
Quaker Lane
Caledonia
Mills
Joshua J Myers
William Wallace Indianapolis postmaster dies at 66
William Wallace postmaster of Indianapolis died at 66. He was son of the late Gov. David Wallace and brother of Gen. Lew Wallace. He was President Harrison's first law partner. Also noted deaths include Rev Latur Hotric longtime missionary in foreign lands and labor editor Louis Basasay. Funeral of P. T. Barnum held in Bridgeport with city closings. President Harrison appoints Alonzo Crounse as third assistant secretary of the treasury. Ex Governor Wartenman of California dies in San Diego at 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wallace
Indianapolis
Ind
David Wallace
Lew Wallace
Harrison
Pto Barnum
James Anderson
Peru
Latur Hotric
Springfield
Masa Lous Basasay
Labor Bulletin
Labor
FM & A
Decatur
Tefunera
P 'T Barnum
Bridgeport
Conn
Alonzo Crounse
Nebraska
Treasury
Wartenman
California
San Diego
Castoria Ad Recall Echoes Through Generations
An archival note recalls Castoria being given to a child named Baby and later to Migs and their children. The cadence links caregiving moments across generations to a familiar remedy referenced in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castoria
Migs
Mongolian Novelist Concerns Over Chinese Imaginative Literature
A historical note discusses Chinese novels from the 13th century to later centuries, their moral impact, and Confucianist opposition. It covers officials burning books, public vows by firms, and ongoing debates on whether fiction corrupts or edifies, with comparisons to foreign readers and national morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
North China Herald
Chion
Boochow
Shih
Soochow
Souchoon
South American Naervine Receives Rave Review in Brownsvalley
Rebecca Wilkinson of Brownsvalley Indiana says three years of nervous weakness and indigestion vanished after using South American Naervine. She claims a few bottles cured her completely and praises it as the grandest medicine. Trial bottle 15 cents, sold by J E and F A Powell Druggists Henry IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Wilkinson
Brownsvalley
Ind
J. E
F A. Powell
Henry Il
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