Record of Local Letters and Parade at Henry Illinois
The piece recalls letters from 1880 slandering Lacan and Henry residents, cites June 27 1878 remarks about Ellsworth and Henryites, and notes civic tensions over assessments and bonds. It details a June 8 parade in Henry featuring Culver and the Princeton band amid rain, plus a large display of agricultural implements and buyers, with further local notices on a Woolner distillery fire and a Doyle case verdict. The Henry Board of Education reelects President Townsend and hires new teachers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Republican
Burt
Lacan
Elleworth
Jeremaid
Henry
Oané
Forbes-Snyder
Simpson
Lacon
Oly
W. H Kister
Marian Maddox
Edna E. Kalb
Mary L. Boice
W. A. Matthews
N. E. Whitney
Ida Wanser
James Hartley
Arivilege
Prof
Thomas
Fae
Riley
Wikoffii
Poo
Joseph N. Krenz
Sec'y
Electric Bitters Heralded As Cure All By Patent Ad
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for exhausted constitutions, female weakness, and general decline. It claims perfect cures for kidney and urinary complaints and urges persistence, noting a 60 cent price per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Niece
City Council Minutes Endorse Drainage and Real Estate Plans
City council meeting approves minutes and fees for H J Granburg. Committee backs open ditches and underground tiling for low ground drainage with a 1500 appropriation. Real estate reports discuss a river jet, a brick engine house lot for 8000, calaboose removal, and engine house relocation with plater foundation plans. Poll tax set at 1.50 for two days. Bills paid for clerk marshal and nightwatch. Goose running at large banned. Saloon licenses to be issued on receipt of 200. Adjourned to June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Granburg
Peigomeeter
Pool
Kohier
Carroll
Bayder
Hill
Yegler
Committee On Real Estate
J. L. Jones
Anton Grazer
Secrct
L. Spyder
Ald. Pool
Ald. Yeager
Calaboose
Ald. Yaeger
E. T. Disosway
1. P. Bush
ER. N. Stevens
Fourth annual Mississippi Valley Rowing Regatta at Peoria
The Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association holds its fourth regatta in Peoria on June 22 23 and 24 with junior events on day one including pair oars four oars six oared barges single and double sculls and a 100 yard swim. Day two features senior races including double and single sculls housebred shells gigs and a 50 yard tule race. Day three offers free in all events including double sculls pair oars single sculls four oared junior singles and the Deere Medal consolidation. Prizes include aaisk pennant for association fours barge and gig crews, St John Osgood cup for the winning barge crew, a silk pennant and Union Jack for the best represented club at the commodore's review, and gilt horns for the winning senior four.
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Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association
Peoria
Deere
Aisk
Association
Atlk
QG. L. Williams
Rock Island
How it was Done
A lady asks how to stay constantly cheerful and healthy. Her friend replies that Parker's Ginger Tonic keeps her and her family well, implying health drives good temper. The column notes in passing to read more in another section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
How to Get Rich and July Excursions at Snachwine Lake
A local columnist touts economy and Electric Bitters as a cure all with Deacon Snyder praising relief from medical bills. The piece promotes health, wealth, and simple living. Ample preparations are under way for July 18 at Snachwine Lake featuring a small steamer and a music band for a festive outing.
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Snyder
J. W. Niece
Snachwine Lake
Birth of a Son in Henry Township
In Henry township on June 2 a son was born to Daniel Martin, grandson of Abel Hatfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Township
Daniel Martin
Abel Hatfield
Local Notices Hint at Mortality and Injury Names
In this city on June 2 a death for William Geongd, 17 years 7 months, son of Mr W Emerick is reported. In Whitefield on June 1 Joseph Vierthaler, age five, is listed due to a kick by a cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Geongd
G W Emerick
Whitefield
Joseph Vierthaler
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Henri Republican
Ilinois
True Home Journal
Geeson
JL. M. Culver
Walter A. Wood
Culver
Ile
Princeton Brass Band
Paskell
Princeton
J. B. Mack
Billy
Tife
Molor
Webber
Shaw
Ehaxinss
Pater Mattern
Gov. Scholes
Daniel Blood, Jr
Samuel Clift
Felden and Spraun
Edward Burson
John Stouffer
C W Ploros
G W Bickerman
G E Sparlin
Joel Carson
Geo Holmes
J Harr
D § Rold
Isaac Camery
H O Mills
Robert Doran
R Stringer
W Smith
Fred Gaccia
Lawrence Lippert
H Bell
Monera
Brown Smith
W Monter
H M Rollins
Mtr
Dalrymple
H K Smith
Culver'a Etore
Woolner
Woolner Brothers
Doyle
Bangs
Henry—Yaeger
Baer, Graser
F. C. Balleweg
Jesse Hurd
City Council Proceedings
Guy Pool
Hennepin Township
Put‘nam County
Sidney Pool
W.G. Snyder
Lucretia Mars
InRer
Roberts Township
Thomas Gants
Varna
Ill
Senachwine Lake
Putnam Station
Hanam
Chas. Grubbs
Putnam, Nl
N. B
Edwards Street
Illinois
Lugh & Powell
Henry, NL
J. F. Gates
Ghroc EH
Second Street
Henry. III
Queensware
A. C. Weis
Piano É Grcan
USIC
A.C. Weis
C. B. Smith
Liveryz Feed Stable
C B. Smith
the Granite Mills
Granite Mills
J. Riley & CO
Henry J Grawburg
H. H. Kirchman
D. Ransom, Son & Ha
Buffalo
N.Y
E. H. Houtchin
Buckeye and McCormick
Wm. Foldichs
Henry, II
Bickerman
Fosdick
Pruinkenbeas
Toronto
Ana
Raman
Florence i
Bent
Jackson
Chicewo
ATC. Gould's
Black Hawk
Peru City
Cc. Gould, Henry, I
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