Henry Republican urges Payson renomination and notes party tickets
A Henry Illinois edition praises Hon. Payson for reelection in the 9th district after a Pontiac convention. It lists Republican ticket winners Frank Amberg and Dr R A Edwards, and praises editor James Wier and James VanDyke as local political figures and carriers. The paper reflects on party loyalty and long-standing service, urging continued support for candidates and local representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Amberg
R. A. Edwards
University
C. G. Neely
W. A. Manafield
Charles Bennett
Northern Grand Division
A. H. Taylor
Chicago
Board of Education votes for special election on new school house
The Board of Education approves a petition from 143 voters of District No 2 Marshall county Illinois calling a special election to decide on building a new school house and issuing bonds. A July 7 vote at the City Hall Engine House is set with bonds totaling 12 800 dollars in three blocks bearing 6 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Abe
Cou Bint Marshall
State of Illinois
School House
Fo Ae
Paskell
Hunter
Hoyle
City Hall
Henry
Marshall County
Ill
Yeas—Hoyle
Vogelang
Wherry
Campbell
Duncan Campbell
Sec. Board of Education
Henard
H. H. Kirchman
Pres. Board of Edu'n
Enquiry for Rev Fitch's North China Mission Family
A request from Postmaster Henry Illinois seeks help locating Rev J A Fitch's relatives. The letter asks readers to pass or forward a missive to any known family, or address to H H Fry in New York if no clue exists. The plea notes no current memory of the Fitch family in Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Foretn Missions Preasbyterias
Fifth Avenue
New York
Henry
H. H. Fry
Fifth Ave
New York City
Presbyterian
Roy Fitch
Ayer's Pills Promised Quick Headache Cure
An advertisement touts Ayer's Pills as a fast cure for headaches and claims the dose cleanses the stomach and bowels more effectively than any other medicine. The message emphasizes quick relief and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Monser emerges as a potential Republican nominee for senator
Word s is receivéd from Wenona that Hon Li Monser may enter the race before the 20th senatorial convention. The article notes Monser's strong Republican credentials, broad local ties, and business qualifications, suggesting he would be a capable and influential legislator if nominated and elected. It also recounts social notes about local figures Hoge and Kays and their marriages connected to Wenona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Hon
Li Monser
Monser
Commonwealth
Weachers Excursion to St Paul for N E A Meeting
The National Education Association meets in St Paul Minnesota in July 1800. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway and other railroads offer reduced rate excursion tickets from Chicago and all points on the line and nationwide routes to St Paul and return. W A Carpenter Milwaukee is the contact for circulars. An inquest was held into the death by suicide of Mrs Clarissa Hepperly of Henry aged 80, whose body was found in a cistern at her daughter Hattie Hotchkiss’s Peoria home after she previously attempted morphine suicide.
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Marshall County
Loi Elliott
Hoge
Columbus Kays
Venona
Mra Kays
Varna
Magnolia
Bloomington
Nona
St Paani
National Educational Association
St Paul
Minn
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway Co
Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
South Dakota
North Dakota
United States
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
W. A. Carpenter
Milwaukee
Wis
Clarissa Hepperly
Hepperly
Henry
Peoria
Mra Hattie Hotchkiss
U S Storekeeper John Morris Injured At Monarch Distillery
John Morris, storekeeper for the United States, had a painful accident at the Monarch distillery in Peoria yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock. He fell down a flight of stairs and suffered severe injuries though no bones were broken. He was taken home to 1107 Fifth Street and will be laid up for some time.
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John Morris
United States
Monarch
Peoria
Fifth Street
McKinley Bill Sways Tin Plate Factory Boom
The prospect of the McKinley bill has already triggered a large tin-plate factory in Demmler Pennsylvania. Officials expect enactment to speed more factories, creating jobs and high wages for thousands of American workers. Protection, the paper says, will benefit industry and labor.
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Demmler
Wide Awake magazine highlights and Harper's Bazar previews
The July Wide Awake promises month long fun and patriotic themes for youth. Harper's Bazar June 27 features a Helen H Backus sketch Vassar at twentyfive and Emma Moffett Tying contributes a walking themed exercise article for women.
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Harper's Bazar
Helen H., Backus
Vassar Alumnm
Vassar
Emma’ Moffett Tying
Patrick's Pills Praised by Kentucky Physician
In Mayfield, Kentucky, Mr J Reynolds endorses Patrick's Pills as reliable and gentle with strong cathartic action. The ad promotes them for liver disorders and overall system cleansing, noting availability through J W Niece. Ezra Teagarden from Kansas plans emigration to Sherman County and seeks correspondence, offering 80 or 40 sections for sale or trade, and will be in Goodland.
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Patrick’s
J. Reynolds
Mayfield
Patrick
J. W. Niece
Ezra Teagarden
Kansas
Sherman County
Goodland
Fourth of July Picnic at Ray's Grove
Sunday school groups from Saratoga Whitefield and La Prairie plan a picnic at Ray's Grove in Saratoga. Organized by the Saratoga School the event features singing music and a reading of the Declaration of Independence by Miss Faris and a finale by Rey Todd of Lacon. The forenoon program starts at 10 o clock with a basket dinner and afternoon singing by scholars. Refreshments will be on site and organizers urge a pleasant social time inviting all especially bring children to a wholesome gathering.
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Saratoga
Whitefield
la Prairie
A. Pich
Ray’s Grove
Miss Faris
Orater
Rey Todd
Lacon
Kemp's Balsam Endorsed For Coughs And Colds
Advertised cure claim cites 80 cures in community over recent years. Promotes large bottles at druggists and a free sample. Dr F A Powell and companions depart for a weeklong outing along Vermillion River and Bailey's Falls with Walter Bobbit coordinating team and supplies. They expect leisure and return next Monday.
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Kemp
F. A. Powell
Vermillion River
Bailey’s Falls
Deer Park
Starved Rock
Illinois
W. W. Bobbit
Maggolia
Powell
O P, Ellis
C. R. Clary
Hiram Clisbee
John Moon
Commissariat of the Arty
Suckien Arnica Salve Offered At 25 Cents A Box
An advertisement touts Suckien Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin ailments with money back guarantee for satisfaction. Dr Powell's drug store carries the product. We report the death of Katie Monahan due to internal cancer. Her funeral at St Joseph's Church drew many mourners and a solemn requiem mass was offered by Rev Father Lockney followed by a procession to St Patrick's cemetery.
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Suckien
Katie Monahan
Katie
St Joseph’s ‘Church
Father Lockney
St Patrick’s Cemetery
Parishioners honor Rev Father Lockney on ordination anniversary
Last Sunday marked the ordination anniversary of Rev Father Lockney as parishioners paid homage to their pastor. Mies Carrie Mauski spoke for the congregation as the pastor expressed gratitude for the show of friendship and support.
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Father Lockney
Mies
Carrie Mauski
Lane's Family Medicine free trial offer
160 ladies wanted and 100 men urged to call on any druggist for a free trial package of Lane's Family Medicine. The root and herb remedy, discovered by Dr Silas Lane in the Rocky Mountains, claims cures for blood, liver and kidney diseases, constipation and complexion, priced 50 cents for a large package at all druggists.
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Lane
Silas Lane
Rocky Mountains
Thirteen of Henry's youths attend Willing Workers event
Thirteen of Henry's young people attended the social at the parsonage lawn in Whitefield Corner last evening. The event drew a large crowd and proved delightful in every respect.
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Henry
Whitefield Cornera
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Chas Scoun
Harry Marshall
M G Cartney
A J Turner
WG Snyder
O A Whitney
RS Heater
H L Traland
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J A Newman
John Conover
A Garvin
Hiram Hunter
LO McMurtrie
Dean Hatton
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M Vanatten
Woodford
R B Dickinson
M Patterson
DH Perrys
Walter-Bennett
Peter Belsley
Mew Mo
Eley
C. A. Camp
Amie
Hope
Santa Claus
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Cincinnati
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Spring Bay
Cr. Strope
Sheffield
Marbeied
Joliet
John Green
Grover Atrect
F. A. Read
Freeport
Guy Pettigrew
Julia Alice Mitchell
Henry Township
Terrance Monahan
Louis
Dl Oyerm
Benjamin A. Kline
Seana
Minnie Kline
Excoutrix
Laoon
Stewart
Miller
Safe Investments
Thompson & Son
Lacon, Ill
Mayll
Henry House
Academy of Music
George
Schneider Junitén PO Box
Sohn Moon
John Roberts
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