Death of Dr John G. Zeller and local notes from Henry
Dr John G. Zeller father of Capt Zeller and Dr George A. Zeller died suddenly of heart disease at his Spring Bay home. Funeral held Tuesday with many attendees including Mr and Mrs John Kline. Also reports the World’s Fair round trip rate to Chicago from Henry at 35.90 and ticket sales totaling 136 to date.
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Chicago
Henry
Lawshae
John G. Zeller
Capt Zeller
George A. Zeller
Spring Bay
John Kline
Henry Plans Simple Fourth of July Celebration
Henry residents will gather in the park for forenoon exercises with music, talks, and patriotic offerings then enjoy afternoon races and novelties. An evening pyrotechnic display and a grand ball close a modest National day observance inviting all to attend with families.
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Henry
Ple
Henry City Council Adopts Sidewalk Ordinance 114
The Henry city council adjourned from a June 19 1893 meeting with Mayor B I Forrest and aldermen present. They approved last minutes, reviewed Moss Grout ty Williams sidewalk tile bill for 34 65, and accepted Ordinance 114 on building sidewalks and graveling streets with multiple street projects using Ottawa tile and block paving. The mayor named H J Grawburg as city weigh master and invited July 4th basket picnic at City Park. next meeting set for July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. I. Forrest
Alex Brown
John Dauber
Chas A. Camp
Chas Vommell
George Helper
T. Harrington
W. H.stever
Moss. Groutty & Williams
Ald Camp
Ald Frommel
Ald
Ald Harrington
City of
Henry
Third Street
Inet
Ottawa
Front Street
Edward
School Street
East Park Row
Engine House
Thomas Street
Main Street
North Street
Ey Deans Grover Marget
Richard Street
James Street
Green Street
College Avenue
Carroll Street
Walnut Street
Commercial Street
B. FP. Forrest
W. H. Stever
H. J. Grawburg
Incinity
City Park
Ald Brown
F.orrest
W. H. Srener
Olty
Powerful patent medicines sold with full guarantee
A local retailer promotes Dr King's New Discovery, Dr King's New Life Pill, Buckton's Amnica Salve and Electric Bitters. The ad guarantees satisfaction and offers a refund if results fail, asserting popularity based on merit. For sale at Powell's rug store.
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Dr King
Buckton
Powell's
Illinois Press Association Day at the World's Fair
Last Friday the Illinois Press Association gathered about 300 editors and wives at the Illinois building for a formal event. Hon A B Stevenson spoke on Our Greasts the Nations as the US vice president, with musical readings by the Champaign University band and solo by Miss Alice Mitchell. A reception and luncheon followed, and J M Page earned praise for organizing a successful gathering.
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Illinois Press Association
Illinois
Champaign University Band
Hapwent Ben Nwmien
MmormMas Cease Voly
Rge Rtico
Fafayette Funk
Illinois Board of World's Fair Commissioners
Clinton Rosette
Helen BH. Starrett
Illinois Woman's Press Association
Isabella L. Candee
Illinois Woman's Exposition Board
Alice Mitchell
Star 8
Ilinois Hon
A. B. Stevenson
United States
Press Association
Illinois Building
J. M. Page
To the World's Fair by Great Rock Island Route
Advertisement promotes tickets via the Rock Island Route to Englewood near the World's Fair gate. Electric line from Rock Island depot to the gate takes ten minutes with a five cent fare. Baggage can be checked to Englewood to avoid trouble and save expenses. JOHN SEBASTIAN signs as General Ticket and Passenger Agent.
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Great Rock Island
Englewood
Rock Island
Chicago
Reck-Island & Paclfid
John Sebastian
Woman's Club elects officers for coming year
The Woman's Club of Henry held its final meeting for the year at Mrs Minnie Kline's home. Officers were elected, with Mrs Laura Kline continuing as president and praise given to reportors, committee chairs, and editor of The Republican for publishing club reports.
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Woman’s Club
Minnie_Kline
Lauraine
Laura Kline
Mary Paskell
Mary Poyer
Fyffe
Mary Hildebrant
Anna J. Burt
Belle Potter
Hannah Finney
Evelyn Ellsworth Jones
Mary Jacobs
Emma McDonough
Mary Griswold
The
Republican
Woman’s Club of
Henry
Woman's Club
Land dispute over road layout questioned by Quinn Landers letter
A letter to the Henry Republicana editor challenges Henry Times claims about road placement. It argues the corner was not laid out as stated, cites survey lines between land halves, mentions fences and a 32 foot land sale, and asserts witnesses support one side. A witness signs.
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Quinn-Landers Laweuilt
Henry Republicana
Henry Times
Landers
Racorns
Quinn
Lander
Mruinn
Burt
Turner
Jones
New Rock Island Route Adds Trains To Denver Minneapolis
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway introduced the Rocky Mountain Limited and the Twin City to connect Chicago with Denver Omaha Minneapolis and St Paul via vestibuled cars Pullmans dining service and standard Rock Island amenities. An express to Kansas City runs daily at 3 60 p m. MO SEBASTIAN genl pa s agt. Also mentions Ballard's Snow Liniment testimonials and Henry Fire Department officers.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Minneapolis
St Paul
Sioux Falls
Omaha
Lincoln
Chicago
Northwest
Twin City
Pullman
Rock Island
Great Rock Island
Cage
Kansas City
Sebastian
Gen'l Paes
Rheumatic Cure P P P Prickly Ash Poke Root Potassium
A letter from Georgia and an advertisement cite P P P Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium as a cure for rheumatism and impure blood. A Savannah reader reports twenty five years of pain relief after ten bottles. The Malta Record uses the editor’s quip about the editor’s character.
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Durant Miss
Rosamonp
Lirpman Bros. Savanash
San
Antonio
Texas
P. P.P
John McClellan
P P. P
Rosamond Savannan Ga
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BP. Forrest
Alinois
Gresser Block
T. KF. Clover
Attorney At Law
Norany
Greser
Nyatairs
Ill
Henry Republican
Grorce Burr, Epiror
Altnats
Globe- Democrat
Wilmot
Derriienp
Jake Co.i
Lyman Wilmot
Anne Wing
Lyman
Clarissa Wilmot
D. Wilmot
Matchkiss
Cole
J. G- Mitchell
Winna W
LL. Wilmot
Deerfield
D. P. Wilmot
Evergreen, Colo
Fi. EL Kettell
W. E. Wilmot
Tvo
George Gutzelar
Colora
Colo
And
Otto ‘Vy. Whlmot
Hamisgn
George
Holrs-Sud
Henry, Jr
Thomas Mansneld
Woodhill
Ed Taylor
Marsolene
Tonio
Henry Yaeger
Ballard
Hamilton
Cambridge
Ballar
Chas
Handley
Lay &Lyman
Kewanee
Snow
Dr Powell
Henry Fire Department
Gent
AL Gilpin Secondary
D Re Pas
Secre
Malta Record
Ofice
Frank D. Ketchum
M.D
Chicano Veterinary College
Ore Third Street
Agpcond Catholic
J. R. Gay
Fifth Ave
John O .Townsend
John CG. Townsend Tate
Marshall
Ilinois
Marshall County
Illinoia
Lacon
Ayer of
Olmsted
Townsend
Hanp
Slygh’s
Wagne Bugy Regis
Slygh, Henry. II
Odeats
F. A. Raymond
A. G. Humphrey
Providence-Washington Ins. Co
Providence
Orient Insurance Co
Hartford
Conn
Glene Walls Ineaurance Co
Glens Falls
Phoenix Assurance Co
London
Eng
Marine Insurance
B. A. Cox
G. Baker
Adams
Peoria, Ill
jJunibtr
Joseph Kenyon
Traulné
John Sanders
Jersey
Giss
Mreritt
At. H. Hutchins's
Henry, Ill
EK. H. Hutchins
John Kline & Co
John. Kline, Henry
New Orleans
York
Japan
Pillsbury’s
Peoria
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