Tragedy at Henry Restaurant Ends In Sudden Death
Uncle Dave Woods a longtime river roamer dies at Henry restaurant while breakfasting. Coroner rules death natural from heart disease worsened by heavy drinking. Jury examines body. no signs of foul play. Woods, 63, had ties to Sterling and lived along the Illinois river with relatives in Missouri and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Guyre
Dave Woods
Henry
Hennepin
Spring Valley
Peru
la Salle
Illinois River
Tim
Frank Wood
Swan Lake
Wood Bros
A. Lupp
Will Bush
Harvey Guyre
Irs
G. W. Keller
Gregory
J. F. Geenen
Toluca
H. H. Kirchman
J. R. Paskell Foreman
Chas Greisbach
James Chambers
H. Tarrant
Louis Stetzer
E. F. Haynes
W. Forrest Esq
Dr Forrest
David Woods
Sterling
Robert Woods
Marion
Ind
Ed Whiting
Lees Summit
Hupp
Sterling, Ill
H. J. Gregory
Joseph Mann
David Wood
Said
R. Paskell
Foreman
Chas Griesbach
Louis
Stetzer
W. H. Tarrant
Robert Wood
H. J
Edgar Whiting
Robi- Wood
Missouri
Potter's Field
Pioneer Putnam County leader dies near Granville Ill
Hon Joel W Hopkins, a Pow Putnam Countys early settler and influential leader, died at his Granville home aged almost 88. He moved from Ripley Ohio in 1885, built a large estate, and served as County Judge and in state offices. His funeral included tributes from Rev Mr Bissell and messages from H V Warren and Mrs Richard Harrison.
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Joel W Hopkins
Putnam County
Granville
Ill
Ripley
Ohio
Hopkins
26Th General Assembly
State Board of Agriculture
President Hayes
Peru National Bank
Helen H McCord
R L McCord
Lake City
Town
Archibald Wilson Hopkins
Mary H Wright
W W Wright
Toulon
Til
Martha H Whitaker
Mr Hopkins
Obituary of Harriet Hinman Levanway
Harriet Hinman Levanway, born January 18, 1818 in West Stockbridge Massachusetts, died February 24 after a long illness. She married Doras Lenenay in Rochester in 1844, had three daughters Emma Coe Sadie Brooks Anna Morgan, and lived in Illinois and Ohio before settling with her daughter in Magnolia. Funeral conducted February 27 at the M E church with Rev Schacht officiating. She left five grandchildren and two great grandchildren and is mourned by many friends. The obituary notes long church fidelity and a patient disposition. The article also contains unrelated historical notes on early British and English church history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Levanway
Brooks
Miss Blanche
M. E
Schacht
Rose Alexander
Cynthia
Samantha van Horne
Taylor
Otto
Keller
Henry
Harry Hull
A. Phillips
J. D. Miller
Oliver Balderston
Charles Baser
James Thornton
Ohio
Ilinois
Bertha Doe Meredeth
la Rose
Blanche Brooks
Springfield
Claude Young
Bloomington
Eustace Young
Dorotha Morgan
Los Angeles
Cal
Muriel
Cora Merideth
Ill
Women and Jewels and Health in One Line Ad
A vintage ad urges women to protect health while pursuing jewels, candy, and flowers, claiming Dr Boschee's German Syrup arrests early consumption and heals bronchial issues, with Dr Powell's City drug store carrying Green's remedies and almanac.
The Anglican Church and Its Global Communion
The Anglican Communion totals 28,000,000 members United across four autonomous churches including England and Wales Ireland Scotland and the United States The text notes Bishops meet at Lambeth and discusses historic origins from Rome and Augustine and early British martyrs and councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
England
Wales
Church of Ireland
TIT
Episcopal Church
Scotland
United States of America
Lambeth
Canterbury
Rome
Britain
Augustine
Henry VIII
Constantine
Arles
St Alban
Verulam
Caerleonon-Ash
Christian and Methodist notices in Hen ry church pages
Church notes recount weekly services at the Christian and M E churches with sermons, social events, and a long list of activities. Rev Nicholls, Rev Campbell, Rev Tullis, and Rev John Rogers are named among speakers and visitors, with choir and music highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholls
Christian Church
George W Minier
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev Tullis
Epworth
St John’s Church
Wyoming
R L Campbell
Christ
Endeavor Society
County CE Union
Henry
John Rogers
Lewiston
G M Locke
Presbyterian Sunday School
Mr Powers
C EK Burt
Rev Campbell
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Savior
Tullis
M. KE
Third Street
Wirt Street
Wart Street
Night-dark streets prompt plea for new street lighting
After services the thick foliage and glare from auditoriums leave pedestrians in near total darkness. Residents at Third and Wirt urge a railing and a new arc light to illuminate the corner and ask taxpayers to petition city officials for funding.
Downey 15th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Mineral
At the Downeys northwest of Mineral a surprise anniversary party marked their 15th wedding anniversary on Sunday February 25. Relatives noted generous hospitality with ample refreshments and gifts while distant guests included W M Drake Minnie Downey and Mrs L Case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin Downey
Mineral
W. M. Drake
Minnie Downey
Putnam
Israel Koehler Carriage Co
August Doelzer
Andrew Renz
Sydney Ray
Duke Bros
Francis Gregory
Whitefield
C. Hofer
J. 8. Townsend
Townsend
Walter Sinclair
Davenport
Iowa
Effie
Croft
A. K. Tullis
Joseph Schick
Theodore Bickerman
Roy Campbell
Chicago
Prince Henry
Prussia
United States
Anna K. Shipper
Kewanee
GC. A. Frommel
Fiedler
School
Abel Vail
Zearing
Lowa
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Relief in six hours for kidney and bladder distress by New Great South American Kidney Cure. Claims prompt relief of pain in bladder kidneys and back for men and women, with immediate reduction of water retention. Sold by J B Powell and F A Powell druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B
F. A. Powell
Teachers Examination at Lacon on March Seventh, 1902
An examination for teachers' certificates will be held at Lacon on Friday March 7 1902. Frank Perry reports the notice and urges eligible applicants to prepare for the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon
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Joel W. Hopkins
Israel
H. Vallette Warren
Richard Harrison
Father Hopkins
Granville, Til
General Assembly
Eusebius
Theodoret
Tertullian
Britons
St Augustine
the Anglican Church
Frank Perry
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