Marriage of Dr B A Ball and Miss Anna Custer
Dr B A Ball, senior partner at Dre Forrest & Hail, married Miss Anna Custer in a home ceremony led by Joseph Ironmonger. The wedding party included Lizzie Hoyle as bridesmaid and a train excursion to Peoria and a steamboat trip to St Louis for the honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Custer
Ray John Hogers
BA Ball
Dre Forrest & Hail
Misa Anna Custer
Joseph Ironmonger
Lizzie Hoyle
Peoria
St Louis
B F Forrest
William Miter
Granbury
Hoyle
Mt Palatine
Advertising Triumph Prompted By Uneeda Biscuit Deal
The Uneeda Biscuit Company invested 100000 dollars with Ayer and Son of Philadelphia to fund advertising in 1899. Now about 480000 packages are shipped daily behind their orders as the plant runs day and night. Some critics fear spending even 100 dollars a year on ads, claiming it would be fatal to their business, though such fears reveal weak resolve rather than real danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uneeda Biscuit Company
Ayer& Son
Phiadelphia
Portrait of Henry Denkan as Wisconsin statesman eyed for House post
The Chicago Tribune of Chicago prints a portrait of Henry Denkan, ex-secretary of Wisconsin, believed slated for Sergeant-at-Arms of the U S House next winter. Denkan is described as a successful and influential Badger State politician, formerly a Hennepin boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiesgo—Pribune
Daeaday
Henry Denkan
Wisconsin
House of Representatives
Washington
Badger
Unclear OCR Summary Item
Fragmentary OCR text remains unreadable. no coherent event or names to summarize into a valid news item.
Henry Township Real Estate Assessment Details
Fred A Raymond the assessor reports Henry township totals for 1899 with figures for personal property and real estate. The document notes a probable loss in value of about 125000 relative to gains in personal property and outlines increases in real estate from 1898 to 1899 along with city real estate figures and one fifth valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
Bennington
Henry
Banner Township
Fred A Raymond
Henry Township
Marshall County
Ff A
Barr
Hopewell
le Prairie
Tees
Samay
Belle Plain
Gaip
Richland
Whitefield A
Pase
Byans
Ig Genesone
Olosom
Storms Cause Widespread Damage Across Region
A series of storms toppled branches and trees, damaged property, and disrupted streets. Lightning struck a hollow tree and a wire clothes line at a former Alderman’s yard, splintering a bench and entering the kitchen. A cyclone-like wind damaged stalls at Big 4 race ground, toppled chimneys, and tore roofing. Branches blocked Main Street and sidewalks, and a barn hay shed and cornice suffered notable damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accoss
Samuel L Clift
Main Street
Marshall County Transfers and Probate Appointments
Harriet B Scott transfers property to Frank Kleinhenz and others follow with deeds to Warren's addition and Wenota area. Geof Helper transfers to Elise L Helper. Edward Sterrett rents dwelling. Co PROBATE COURT Allen Brasfield deceased executor James Brasfield to oversee claim adjustments in July. Laura V Emerick appointed executrix with bonds. Administrator schedule August for claim adjustments. Appraisers named Benjamin Judd Watter H Downey Alya Digkay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet B Scott
Frank Kleinhenz
Warren
Henry
Frank Kleintenz
Thos Clark
Jay Morris
John Walsh
Wenota
Ee Geof Helper
Elise L Helper
Edward Sterrett
Allen Brasfield
James Brasfield
Emerick
Laura V Emerick
Harriet A Dilman
Benjamin Judd
Watter H-Downey
Alya Digkay
Marshall County Institute to Convene June 26 1899
Marshal County teachers are urged to attend the annual institute in Gacon at the high school from June 26 for six days. Certificates require passing examinations on reading circle work and pedagogy. attendance records, classifications, and reports due by June 10. Tuition free for those with valid county certificates. others pay $1. institute opens at 8:30 am with registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Aunual
Gacon
Y McMurry
Cooley
Pub: Me School Publishing Company
American Book Company
Illinois
M. M. Marzary
Prize Picture Delights School as Aurora Gift Is Unveiled
The town school held a ceremony with 300 students presenting tears and cheers as the Aurora painting was revealed by Mrs Hildebrandt and Mrs Fyfe. Lawrence Peterman set the easel, while Mr Calhoun praised the school family and the Woman's Club gift. The prize may stay in the classroom during a one month decision period, with an extra Le Rolle photograph destined for the lower grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Minnie Kline
Hildebrand
Mra Fyfe
Hyelyn Jones
Mra Paskell
White
Lincoln
Rev Richards
Lawrence Peterman
Aurora
Sacha
Calhoun
Galdo Reni
Hildebrandt
Art Education Co
Prades
le Rolle
Phe
The
Luxembourg
Aris
New Great South American Kidney Cure Quickly Relieves Pain
Promises fast relief for kidney bladder and back pain in minutes for men and women. Claims to stop water retention almost immediately and provides quick cure. Sold at Dr Powell's drug store.
Marshall Co Partners Institute Holds Meeting at President's Residence
Officers met at O J Held's Varna residence last Saturday with FF Therley as vice president Elmer Quinn as secretary and A L G Larner Curtis-Wright and J A Williams on the executive board. The December session was scheduled with plans for international speakers and papers on agriculture and allied arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marahall Co_Partners
Varna
FF Thlery
Elmer Quinn
Mérabali County School Contest Promises Wide Interest
The Mérabali county interscholastic contest at Lacon dane on the 16th and 36th promises great interest with over 60 entrants. First and second prizes are awarded in 20 events with sums from 2 to 9 dollars and 1 to 5 dollars respectively. A silk banner will honor the school earning the most points. Attend and support your school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arshall CO Intersulmiolastio
Mérabali County
Lacondane
Amre
Threas Score and Ten Birthday Gathering Recalls Abel Mills
Abel Mills celebrated his 70th birthday with invited friends and relatives on a birthday afternoon. A glumotuous supper was served at five o clock, and Dr OCCO Mille presented his father with a gesture from the children. Mills spoke at length thanking health and good spirits, noting his family, friends, and finances as untroubled. He appeared hale, having quit tea and coffee since 1849.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Mills
Occo Mille
Abel
H. E. Ss
Accident Insurance Promptly Paid to Joseph Gresser
Joseph Gresser received 25 dollars from Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York for a two week disability after an incident on his birthday. Frank Peterman struck him with a rusty nail on a board, causing a painful wound and two weeks of recovery. The company paid 12.50 per week during injury, with a full settlement issued 30 days after the injury. The insurer is described as a first-class host company represented by J O Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gresser
Fidelity and Casualty Company of
New York
Gresser
Frank Peterman
Peterman
Forrest
Fidelity and Casualty
J O Ford
Decoration Day Observed With Large Crowd and Service
Community notes from Baratoga and surrounding areas describe visits among residents, a school close, and family travels this week. Decoration Day services were well attended with a strong choir, evergreen decorations, and a graveside tribute to fallen heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Doyle
Dundee
Saliabury
Dixon
Wi Jacobs
Clyde Darby
Sparland
Harry Tree
Will Hannom
Henry Seegle
Henry
James Keenan
Jennie—Higgins
Mra Ed Brown
Beglah Young
Coulter
Roger Merritt
Peoria
Joseph Johnson
Rollingsworth
Lacon
Virginia
J S Hillip
Ada Montes
Amon
Saratoga
la Prairie
Beory
Whitefield
Boyd's Grove
Milo
Camp Grove
Lawn Ridge
Church Notes Reflect Broad Local Schedule Changes
The Marshall Co Sunday School Convention is postponed to September. Various church activities follow, including sermons at Christian, Episcopal, and German congregations, a Sunday school picnic adding 300 chairs, a sociable at Walter Scott's, and Baptism plans for children. New officers for the Christian Endeavor are announced and services continue across churches with mutual invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Co
Christian Church
Jesus
C B Dabney
E . Kinery
St Joseph's Church
Chillicothe and Mooney Settlement
Henry
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Walter Scott
Jane
St John’s Episcopal Church
W. Francis Mayo
Pearis
Erian
Gates
Charles Gorman Richards
Christian Budesvor
L. G Landenberger
Manchester
Lord Jesus Christ
John Rogers
The
Presbyterian Chaptoh
James Briscoe
John Johns
Mason
Ford & Winner
Carpenter
Charles O Graves
Chillicothe
L'R Kinnear
J M Powers
J A Williams
G M Locke
Hirai Huster
Red Lourivault
Fr Lockney
St Joseph’s
Kankakee
Rock Island
Tir Lockney
Lourivaait
Christian Endeavor Society
Lucy Dennis
Mabel Dennis
Millie Grawburg
Edna Clark
Clara Williams
Edna Powers
Anni Carter
Charles Vogeleang
Drink Grain-O: Healthful grain beverage marketed as coffee substitute
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a healthy invigorating drink made from pure grains with a coffee like taste. It claims doctors order it and that children thrive on it as a wholesome food drink priced at 15 and 25 cents.
No Right to Ugliness: Health Keeps Beauty for Women
An old advertisement claims a lovely woman stays popular by good health. It argues illness causes nerves, pimples, and a dull complexion, then promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach liver and kidney issues and impure blood. It promises vitality, bright eyes, and a smooth complexion, selling at Dr Powell's for 0 cents.
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Jenness Miller
Ill
Benny Republican
George Barr
Bala
OG .Eeae
Ereesere
Teeeeree
Marshall County Affairs
Farmers Institute
Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
O. Solats
Baratoga
Standard Oil. Co
Uneeda Biscuit
Church Notes
Mra Mary Culter
A. Haul
Dr. Forrest & Hath
Mies Anna Culter
Ottawa
Ingram Smith
Berney and
Mies Badie Davidson
Lx Prairie Center
Charles Smith
Nellie N
Adam Davidaon
Tiakilwa
Adanson Benson
Henry MA
Pfavceneen
David Sherman
Blair
John Hartley
Jersey
Jenny Pattie
Wyants
Wryomios
Fureka Spring
Henry, Lacon
Shincothe
City of
Satel
Herry’s
Tj. Hert
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