Local Happenings Round Henry Area Noticeboard
Lovals J M Powers and family attend during commencement Mrs ary Davenport and son Brace Wm Powers and daughter Mary Mrs Daniel Cannon sister in law and Mrs Joseph Solland a niece from Chicago visiting. Cordelia Wilson and daughter of Clear Creek tour to Oregon Iowa Omaha Cheyenne Ogden Salt Lake City. Don Rogers fainted on sidewalk. A H Green aided him home. Charles Mottey reports two bred colts Dewey and Sampson. Josiah McCoy visits. now a justice of the peace at Westminster. Bridge collapse near Henry. minor injuries. Major D S Sheppard attends Henry graduation. former postmaster and war veteran. New Naval War Book advertised with illustrations and Dewey portrait.
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Becker
Mlonr-and-Feed
Wilson
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Stog“Ping
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Salt Lake City
Quaker Lane
Don Rogers
Rey ‘Rogers
Young
A. H. Green
Josiah McCoy
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Magnolia
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Mth IL Cavalry
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Forrest
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Court of Inquiry
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Admiral Dewey
Manila
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Gether
United States
Calland
Dr Powell’s
June Wedding at St Josephs Church with Rielly Fagan
A June wedding at St Josephs church united Thomas Rielly of Camp Grove and Miss Bridgie Fagan of the city. Rev Fr Finn officiated as the couple exchanged vows with a ceremonial procession and reception follows at the bride’s and groom’s homes. The groom, a Camp Grove farmer, and the bride, longtime editor’s housekeeper, were praised for their character and proper joy marked by a rice sendoff and generous gifts from family and friends.
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St Joseph’s Church
Thomas Rielly
Camp Grove
Bridgie Fagan
Altairs
Bred ‘Harnes
Aiale
Katie Fagan
Finn
Thomas Rially
Miss Weis
Reilly
Wm McAleer
Thomas
Henry Illinois City Council Proceedings June 1898
The Henry Illinois council met at 8:00 p m with Mayor Paskell and eight aldermen present. Bills were approved for lights salaries streets and park work and fire hose purchase. treasurer reported cash on hand 832 64 balance 2574 94 and vouchers destroyed. Ordinance 159 and 169 read and adopted as part of annual appropriation for the new fiscal year.
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Henry
Ill
Paskell
Hartley
Baer
Duke
Doelzer
Adams
Stever
Atty Clover
Henry Electric Co
Jenesie
Herr
Motter
Sehick
Bush
Hallo
Woodward
Nicholson & Co
O Panzer
Webber
B Coe
H Green
Ald Duke
Ald Baer
Frank Krenz
Ald Hartley
Committee On Fire and Water
John R, Paskell
A.G. Humpsney
Olty
Putnam* Telephone Co
Ayeé
Ste’vor
Doe
Ordnances and public works shape Henry city budget
The Henry city council considers an annual tax levy totaling seven thousand three hundred and fifty dollars for electric light police streets officers salaries and other needs. Ordinances authorize grading and paving streets and crosswalk construction with multiple street specific projects and concrete and tile walks. The session includes votes on sidewalk and crossing plans and names a Mayoral official to sign orders.
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City of Henry
City of of Henry
Edward Street
Richard Street
Edmond Street
Western Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Third Street
South Street
West Park Row
Edwards
Mast Park Row
Arren Street
College Ave
School Street
Second Street
Edwards Street
Westerl Reet
Thir Street
Third
Carroll Street
South
Death of Mrs Harriet Newell Vail, 88, mourned widely
The funeral of Mrs Harriet Newell Vail, 88, drew a large crowd through Henry and surrounding counties, with mourners from Maraball and Putnam counties. Born in Plainfield New Jersey in 1835, she married Benjamin O. Vail and devotedly supported missions and church work. Her family and many friends honor her long service to the Congregational church and community.
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Harriet
Newell Vail
Flenry
Maraball County
Putnam
Myre Vail
Harrist Newell Hoagland
Plainfield
N. J
Presbyterian Church
Illinois
Benjamin O. Vail
Henry
Frank 5. Stocking
Minneapolis, Minn
Abel C
Fannie L
Bennie L. Vail
Mia Vail
Theodore Hoagland
Menominée
Wis
Frank E. Hoagland
Council Blaise
James V. Hoagland
Aurora
Henry R. Hoagland
Harriet Newell
Vail
Missionar
Meon
Woman's Club
Congregational Church
George Lloyd
Mrs Helen Broaddus dies in Champaign at age 42
Miss Helen Broaddus daughter of the late Christopher Broaddus died at her mother’s Champaign home on Friday June 3 after a lingering illness. Her remains were sent to Lacon and buried at Broaddus cemetery. A 30 carriages procession escorted the funeral from Sparland, with Henry and Arthur Ironmonger and Miss Clara Sleater accompanying. She was born at the family homestead now occupied by her brother Marshall and spent most of her life there, beloved by many mourners.
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Helen Broaddus
Christopher Broaddus
Champaign
Lacon
Broaddus
Henry
Arthur Ironmonger
Clara Sleater
Sparland
Miss Broaddus
Marshall
Miss Broscidus
Remains of Magnus Anderson laid to rest in Princeton
Magnus Anderson born 1822 in Sweden died May 20 and was buried May 31 at Oakland cemetery Princeton. He moved to the United States 28 years ago settling in Princeton then near Putnam. He leaves two sons John and Ewan P and one daughter Sophia Swanson. Rev A Appell officiated at the Lutheran church service.
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Magnus Anderson
Oakland
Princeton
Hoe
Anderson
Sweden
Putnam
Church of
A. Appell
Peoria
John
Ewan P
Sophia Swanson
August
Chicago
Blessed dead honored in resting place blessing
The fragment notes a religious checkpoint stating Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, signaling a memorial sentiment for the deceased and a sacred resting place.
River Excursions Highlight Peoria News
The river falls rapidly as Capt York reports light freight but good passenger lists aboard the towboat Jack Frost. An excursion Peoria to Henry and back is set for Wednesday June 20 under YMCA auspices, while the Daughters of Rebekah host a Saturday Peoria to Henry trip with about 200 aboard. Mrs Sol York showcased a new trap and sorrel team during a Peoria outing, visiting Glen Oak Park and Prospect Heights.
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Jack Frost
York
Peoria
Henry
Rebekah
Sol York
Glen Oak Park
Prospect Heights
Dr King’s New Discovery Sold With Free Trial Offer
Public notice proclaims Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds has donated over ten million bottles and claims it cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Powell drugstore offers a trial bottle free and a money back guarantee with a regular size bottle priced at $1.00 or $3.00 for subscription to The Benry Republican.
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King
Powell
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Wenona Sparland and Henry
A compilation of property transfers shows Jerome Howe to Mary Anna Cosne in Wenona lot 9 block 12. Jennie Newell to Wm Simpson in Sparland lots 5 and 6 block 2. Lizzie Huffman to Orrin Frisbey on 10 feet of lot 3 block 12 Sparland. Joel M Beach to Chas Fasbender lot 4 block 26 Wenona. Geo G Gayer to H H Hutchins parts of lots 142 and 165 Henry. Henry and John Fisher to Lavina Snyder lot 6 block 61 Lacon. Thos Faulconer to Anna Chapin nw sec 30 La Prairie. 4 of swa noua cappin to J J Morehall nw Chas Bartle to Hester Crawley lots 59 and 60 Henry.
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Jerome Howe
Mary Anna
Cosne
Wenona
Jennie Newell
Wm Simpson
Sparland
Lizzie Huffman
Orrin Frisbey
Joel M Beach
Chas Fasbender
Geo G Gayer
H H Hutchins
Henry
John Fisher
Lavina Snyder
Lacon
Thos Faulconer
Anna Chapin
la Prairie
Swa
Noua Cappin
J’ J Morehall
Chas Bartle
Hester Crawley
Putnam County Transfers: Property Deeds in Hennepin Area
Multiple transfers listed including William Drake to Mary A Bentley Lot 15 Block 7 Hennepin and Mary A Bentley et al to Wm Drake Lot 9 Block 46 Hennepin. Other filings include Hillabrand to Wm 8 So famatl Lots 5 and 6 Block 14 Hennepin. Archy and Rachel Gerrow. Gann trustee to Samuel Sipe 2 acres Mt Palatine. Charles M Price to James H Price 80 acres Sec 15 T31 R1 plus int of O M Price in awd Sec 15. Additional notes reference Hillabrand Hartenbower to Mary Gardner 14 acres.
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Putnam Co
William Drake
Mary A Bentley
Hennepin
Wm Drake
Benjamin F Hillabrand
Maerated Baxendaye
Mitton
Uwig
Oseph Yaeger
Archy
Rachel Gerrow
Gann
Samuel Sipe
Mt Palatine
Charles M Price
James 'H Price
O M Price
Hillabrand & Hartenbower, Partners
Mary Gardner
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Charles Mottey
Motter Livery Si Eing
Dewey
Sampson
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Patrick
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Chas Kirch
Agnes Guieler
Maggie Malone
Lizzie Monahan
Paulua Haun
Mainie
Elia McManue
James Fagan
Kittie Fagan
Aileen O'Lrien
Mollie Dougherty
Glassen
Agnes Lawless
Maggie
James Campion
Alice Gabbona
M Button
Geo Burt
Franc H Jenke
Savanna
Joe Malone
Fred Harney
WI Hennesday
Patrick Fagan
Rug
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