New Railroad Boom Prospect Hears Henry Meeting
The Henry Republican reports a 1893 interest in Chicago Peoria and Southwestern railroad expansion. A Henry meeting appointed a committee to push Front Street right of way and raise 10000 for the project, with Closter and Paskell promoting feasibility and future division stations along a Chicago corridor.
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Chigago, Peoria
andHouthwestern
Oe Ings
Henry
Ine
Hanrys
New Opera
I. S. Potter
Heq
J. H. Jones
Mr Potter
Geo I
Paskell
J. A. Melick
Aleom
Dud G
Tf’ Paskell
Trae Ochler
B. Yaeger
Henry Republican
I*. O. Closter
Henry Ublicair
Chicago
Chiétago
Peoria
Lacon
Jionry
Wyoming
Closter Saya
Piskell
Closter
Robbery at Putnam leads to arrest and thefts
A Friday night break in at O P Carroll's elevator office in Putnam sparked a police alert. A well dressed man, later identified as Charles Wells, slept at the Paskell House then sold a rifle to Dennis McKeel before attempting further thefts. Marshal Sceylee arrested him. Wells waived exam and was sent to Hennepin. Evidence included a rifle, revolver, spy glass, tape measure, umbrella, 60 cents, plush cap, two decks of cards, gold eyeglasses and cigars.
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Putnam
O. P. Carroll
O'Mlock
Engleston
Paskell
J. R. Paskell
Dennis McKeel
S¢elye
C. P. Carroll
Justice Court
Hennepin
Circuit Court
Charles Wells
St. Louis
McKivel
Woman's Club Art Exhibit and Lecture on Norway Journey
The Woman's Club held an art exhibit and reception in honor of Mrs Petherbridge with about 200 pictures on display and a lecture to a well attended crowd. The event featured Mrs Petherbridge’s vivid voyage from New York to the North Cape with scenes of Norway and Arctic exploration and raised $80 from picture sales aided by generous local support from the Henry Republican and Times.
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Woman's Club
Mra Petherbridge
Mesdames Fyrtestine
Potter
Kline
Botterpent
Library Association
Miss Stone
Petherbridge
Roken Christine Jansen
Misa Clara Williams
Sylvester Sparling
Edenland
Kino
New York
Norway
North Cape
Bjord
Hank
Arctic
Noril Cape
Mystic Land
Dr Jones
Jonows
Jones
Henry
Springfield
Henry Republican
Times
Mesira Petérman Bros
Graino Coffee Substitute Promoted in Stores
An advertisement touts Graino a purée Fratus substitute for coffee claiming easy digestion and low cost with a 15 to 26 cent package. Also reports the shooting death of a coach dog owned by Charles Holmes with the shooter unknown and the animal dying after medical efforts.
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Charles Holmes
Thomas
Plumonary Troubles Cure Promoted By Powell Patent
Early stage balsams claim to cure plmonary troubles and prevent consumption. The advertisement asserts effectiveness for croup and whooping cough with granon doses and a price of 95 and Doccuts sold by Mr Powell.
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Nr Powell
Yoseph's Bazaar Ends With Notable Community Turnout
The Bazaar closed amid fond memories and wider community pride. Performances by a large cast including Rev James Shannon and Mrs Sterrett entertained 600 paid patrons, while committees led by Mrs McManus and Mary Slavin organized Irish, American, and Orange Free State booths. Prizes and sales boosted funds, with many volunteers celebrated for feeding guests and coordinating the cake walk.
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Resust
Yoseph's
James Shannon
Mia Lohmiller
Hall
Charles McMaunus
Maud Kane
Ella Sutton
Johanna Harney
Anna Barry
Mary Slavin
Nellie Herry
Orange Free State
Mary Doherty
Kate Sutton
Charles McManus
Frank Baer
John Barry
Mesdamey Baer
Barry
Ray
Hartley
Curry
Doelzer
Kate Dorsey
Maggie Quinlan
Mra
Patrick McManus
Emery Ia
John Cinellener
J. Watercott & Co
Aanna Harney
Wm F. Gray
J. Ae Rae Gee Luby
Peorly
Dr .Jacobs
John Hartley
Morris
Hutchins-Lincoln Co
Tim Woda
Stever & Co
J. A Baker
Stove
Perry Hardwa
Ren ‘Toemmel
Mrs Baer
Father Zumbuebil
Wav Wallace
Mra Doherty
John Owney
James Colligan
C. E. Abbott
Anna Hyndmarsh
Mollie Murdock
Peter Tommes
Congregation Raises Funds for St Joseph's Church Improvements
The article notes Father Knilery and St Joseph's parish raising about 760 dollars from a recent effort. In six months they have drawn over 1600 dollars from entertainments, a steamboat excursion, and fairs, funding residence furnishings, exterior woodwork, and interior upgrades. Planned expansions include enlarging the sanctuary and creating a circular space for the main altar followed by frescoing.
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Father Knilery
Chillicothe
St Joseph’s
Our City
Fortune shines on Hon John Thompson in Cripple Creek deal
Eight years after buying mining stock for 16000, Hon John Thompson profits by disposing of his Cripple Creek stake for about 3500,000 with a 192,000 share net. The remaining funds from the purchase go to his two sons. The Temomi mine, 27 acres, is now owned by Stratton, the Colorado mining magnate.
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John Thompson
Lacon
Cripple Creek
Thompson
Temomi
Stratton
Colorado
Raining King
Stark County
Grain-O health drink for all ages advertised
Grain-O made from pure grain aids digestion and strengthens nerves. Sold by grocers, compares to coffee in strength and usefulness for children and adults. Packaged at 26 cents, request Grain-O from your grocer.
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Joe Herry
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Margaret Curry
Nellie Sutton
Fred Harney
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J . Lily
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William McAleer
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Henry and
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Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
A. W. Gleason
Druggista
Thomas L. Clark
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E. Levi Kittle
Leslie CE Qsner
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Putnam Cotta
Henry Markets
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Whitefield Township
Edyond
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Tyman Hunt
Whitelal
Lawra Copple
Henry Bridge
Nerenzseety Henry City Bridge
Ile
Jewelry Busines
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Stever
Rubinsos Henry, Jr
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