Rich Illinois farmers a Republican majority in early 1900s view
An Illinois overview notes 600 top farmers split as 809 Republicans 218 Democrats 11 Greenbackers. It also reports changes in church leadership, pension bill details, political speculation around Shelby M Cullom, and Henry Raab’s renomination prospects. Amon recounts Adam Amon’s bold move west leading to a prosperous Kansas farm.
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Illinois
Shelby M Cullom
Mr Cullom
Logan
Cuilom
Prairie State
Large Bureau County farmer Abram Anderson boosts home and farm
Abram Anderson of Bureau County owns a 440 acre farm near Lone Tree noted for a top quality makeover. Gates & Kenyon painted the sea blue sky porch trim, with five color scheme and cream base. The Andersons are described as hospitable and long resided Pennsylvania natives with strong health and future prospects.
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Abram Anderson
Lone Tree
Bureau County
Gates & Kenyon
Anderson
Pennsylvania
Pt Dee
Obsequies for Ananias Snethen Recall Public Service
Ananias Snethen died June 2 after an eight month illness at age 63 years 7 months 21 days. Born October 12 1822 in Salem County New Jersey he moved to Ohio and Illinois before settling in Henry Illinois where he worked as carpenter undertaker and long time IOOF member. He served in the Union Army and was an alderman of Henry. The community honored him with a funeral in a black velvet casket surrounded by wreaths and floral tributes from family friends and lodges.
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Ananias Snethen
Spirit Life
Lookout Mountain Post
G Ark
Suethen
Salem County
New Jersey
Buckeye
Waynesville
Nancy Garretson
Diettim Chhildhood
Seethen
Hinois
Pekin Tazewell County
Henry
John Kline
Marshall Lodge
Order
Tle
Marshall
Fife
Union Army
Grand Army of the Repub
Snethen
Christian Church
Onla Cluies
Odd Fellowship
K Ward
Grand Army of the Republic
BA Kline
John Morgan
Lizzie Hamaker
S. Powell
J. P Mall
Ed H Heath
W. Snyder
Clerey
Funeral procession and services for Henry city leader
A large funeral in Henry features Light Guard Band and Grand Army of the Republic in uniform, a draped Congregational church, and a moving sermon on a life of service. Speakers praise the deceased’s unselfish work, charity, and faith as crowds mourn and carriages bear mourners to the burial.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Henry
U. S
Congregational Church
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Jon P & Perley
G B Black
Black
Faylor
Hou Pos Perles
Funeral Rites for Ananias Soethen Move by Odd Fellows
A funeral service for Ananias Soethen unfolds with Odd Fellows and GAR members leading a solemn procession. The choir sings The Sweet By and By as pallbearers and mourners pass, then Soethen is laid to rest at the cemetery with burial rites and a threefold salute.
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Burt
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Odd Fellows
Order
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Mr Taylor
Hunt
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Taylor
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Lacon Magnolia
Wyoming
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Hennepin
Hood's Sarsaparilla Proclaims Three Cures
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as producing three effects: purifying the blood, strengthening the system, and aiding digestive organs. It claims these lead to lasting health and vigor, urging readers to buy and try the product.
Ottawa Daily Journal to Publish La Salle Day Edition
Rochford reports two artesian wells in La Salle producing 2 500 000 gallons of pure water daily while Ottawa Daily Journal plans a La Salle day edition. Cambridge Reporter suspends publication due to financial woes and Dakota moves office.
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Barrett
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E Corley
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