Fire destroys Lacon Woolen Mill in ruins
A five story brick mill at Lacon operated by Grieves & Son burned in the night, caused by spontaneous combustion in the engine room. The blaze raged due to a rotten hose, destroying the mill and depriving about 60 families of support. Insurance listed at 23,000 with losses around 26,000 in finished goods, total damage about 75,000. The town considers forming a stock company to rebuild as the region suffers economic shock.
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Lacon
Grieves & Son
Grieves & Bons
Wooten
Fhonpson
Altho
Cit
Henry
Lacan
Burdt
Boara the Bizasturp of VO ELL
The Bizasturp Boara from VO ELL is described with a playful crediting line about a product or persona, noting its long standing presence and public recognition within the context provided. The text emphasizes familiarity and consistent reception.
Henry Gentlemen in Church Dress Eludes Chicago Mien
A narrator admires the discreet elegance of the Henry gentleman described by Samuel Parker. The account details unhurried coat handling from vestibule to pew, bow, hymn singing, sermon listening, doxology and return to his overcoat with quiet, practiced finesse. The piece ends urging Chicago elites to visit and learn the Henry method.
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Henry
Chicago
Samuel Parker
Herry
Annual Institute to Convene at Lacon High School
Marshall County Annual Institute will meet at the Lacon high school on Monday March 18 1901 with instructors including Prof James Kirk Miss Cora Hilton and Prof J M Pace. Dr John W Cook will lecture in the week and a circular about certificate renewals will be issued.
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Marshall County
Lacon
James Kirk
Southern Tenois State Normal
Cora P. Ham- Hilton
Pontiac
J. M. Pace
Macomb
Mra J. ©. Lyeth
Chicago
John W. Cook
Northern Illinois State Normal
M. M. Mallary, Co
Notable Elder Citizens and Property Transfers Listed
A list of residents over 70 years old includes Ny Rockwell Mrs Mary Dennis R K Warner William Brokaw James Bell Mr Bullyment and Mrs Bullyment. The document also records transfers involving James W Thornley Chicago to Embeth Leona Hartley Henry Konrad Elgenbrod La Rose to Au gusta Bheffelbein Hopewell George Arrowsworth Belle Plain to Molly Retter Belle Plain Harry Wood to Nellie Beaumont Chillicothe and William Kaiser to Pearl Betz Whitefield.
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James W. Thornley
Chicago
Embeth Leona Hartley
Henry
Konrad Elgenbrod
la Rose
Augusta Bheffelbein
Hopewell
George Arrowsworth
Belle Plain
Molly Retter
Harry Wood
Nellie Beaumont
Chillicothe
William Kaiser
Pearl Betz
Whitefield
Ny Rockwell
Mary Dennis R. K. Warner
William Brokaw
James Bell
Bullyment
Mystic Cure claimed to cure rheumatism in days
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia that supposedly erases the disease within 1 to 8 days. It promises immediate relief after the first dose and lists publishers and vendors in Los Angeles offering demonstrations during the week starting March 18 with free hot biscuits and coffee.
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J.B
F. A. Powell
L. A. Meier & Cons
Majestic
Kocher and Rowe wed at M E parsonage in Whitefield
The M E parsonage hosted the wedding of Jacob W Kocher and Anna Rowe daughter of Sampson Rowe pastor Tul lig officiated. The couple, longtime acquaintances, now begin life on a Varna farm with the bride’s family providing a ready home and warm hearth as friends extend blessings.
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M. IE
Jacob W. Kocher
Anna
Sampson Rowe
Tullig
M. E. Church
Bampson Rowe
Whitefield
Varna
Handa
Henry Republican
Smith and Thompson Married In Peoria Society Note
The Peoria papers announce the marriage of Edward B. Smith and Miss Mary Grace Thompson daughter of Henry. The bride, housekeeper for three years, is praised as diligent and pleasing and Mr Smith described as a prosper ous farmer and respected citizen. The notice offers congratulations and well wishes for a happy domestic life.
Keifer Betts Wedding in Whitefield Feb 19
Rev James officiated at the parsonage in Oparland on February 19 uniting 18 William Keifer and Pearl Betts of Whitefield. The bride, granddaughter of John Betts, is praised for intellect and housekeeping while the groom is described as thrifty and capable. The Republican offers congratulations and best wishes.
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Republican
Winning All the Good Things of Life in Reach
A compact note highlights attainable pleasures and goals, framing life upgrades as within easy reach. The phrasing emphasizes optimism and practical steps toward better daily experiences.
Thiel Halbleib wedding at Hennepin ties two families
George Tiel and Anna Halbleib of Hennepin township wed Wednesday February 27 in Hennepin. The ceremony was conducted by the M. pastor Rey Andrewaths. The couple plan to establish a home on the groom’s mother's farm near Hennepin with friends’ best wishes.
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Thiel-Halblieb
George Tiel
Anna
Halbleib
Hennepin Township
Hennepin
Rey Andrewaths
Pretty Wedding in Little Rock for Alfred Russell and Miss Vall
The February 20 1901 ceremony at the Vall home in Little Rock Arkansas united Alfred Wallace Russell and Mrs Beasie May Vall in an intimate Cumberland Presbyterian rite conducted by Rev J Herbert Doran. Guests from Little Rock and relatives in Illinois attended as gifts and praise followed the couple.
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I. G. Vall
Little Rock
Ark
Alfred Wallace Russell
Beasie May Vall
J Herbert Doran
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Illinois
Russell
Sterling
Edison Light and Power Company
Rev Russell
Prompt Home Repair Service Advertises Quick Work
A resident at Carroll and Second streets offers same day repairs with no rent, hiring C. H. Perdew as repairman. Frank L. Fairchild guarantees satisfaction from his home shop promising prompt service and repairs of everything.
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May Residence
Carroll Street
C. H. Perdew
Carroll and
Second Satreeta
Frank L
Fairchilp
Cured My Child of Lung Fever by C Wakefield Co Remedy
A parent reports a three year old with severe cold and high fever resolved after using Cough Syrup from Dr C Wakefield & Co. The letter praises the medicine as best and notes subscription options for newspapers and periodicals.
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C. Wakefield & Co
Jazper M. Lake
Argos
Ind
Steuben Community News and Local Events
Struben notes revived meetings at Bethel Church and upcoming Easter observances. Mentions visits by Mrs Eugene Moffitt, new residents taken in by Mr Walker and family, and church members renewing or transferring memberships. Legal questions test if Woodmen Life is an insurance or fraternal order, with Manhattan Insurance policy contested. Also reports a fatal sledding accident, a murder case sentencing, ill health of John J. Sands, and clerical succession in Putnam county. Describes medical amputation at Wenona and a Wyoming mill fire with animal losses.
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Struben
Watson Duncan
Bethel
Bethel School House
Scribe
Ed Chillico
Eugene Moffitt
Steuben
Mars Hastings
John
Anna
Peter Hoskins
Rutland
Andrew Jacobs
Chas Goodrich
Nellie Russell
W. Duncan
Woodmen
Henry County
Manhattan Insurance Co
C. A.eterson
Peterson
Petergon
Ely
Big Bros
Warren Street
New York
Gooding Street
la Salle
John Briel
St Mary’s Hospital
Samuel Moser
Tazewell County
Pekin
John J. Sands
Peoria
Marshall County
Rosalia Durley
Putnam County
Jefferson Durley
Washington
Martin
Royce
Sparland
Wenona
Eck Foster
Payne
Wyoming
Byto or Ria The Kind You Have Always Bought
Fragmentary OCR reads The Kind You Have Always Bought with Byto or Ria wording. The item suggests a trademark or brand phrase but lacks clear context, date, or location to identify a full event or notice. The readable text indicates a consumer product tag or advertisement fragment from a period newspaper.
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Byto
Ria
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children
F P Moran a Petersburg baker endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children saying it eases bad coughs without harmful drugs. He notes a pharmacist recommended it as the best choice and that it has always given satisfaction. Sold by Dr Powell.
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Chamberlain
F. P. Moran
Petersburg
Powell
Republican Caucuses Set in Henry Whitefield and Saratoga Townships
The Bradford Republican reports caucus notices for Henry township at City Hall on Friday March 15 1901 to nominate town officers for April 2 1901 and select a town central committee. Whitefield township caucus is scheduled March 14 at 2 30 p m in Town Halls for township candidacies. Saratoga township Democrats meet March 18 at 2 p m to nominate town officers. Also notes George Criswold’s improving health at Water town asylum awaiting return home.
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Logan Valley
Nebraska
Fhie Lear
Henry Township
Town Central Com
Whitefield
Whitefield Township
Democrats
Saratoga Townshi
Bradford Republican
Watertown
George Criswold
Marriages Notice Amid OCR Fragmented Names
Marriage notices from multiple churches report weddings on March 6 at A E parsonage and February 27 to 28 in Hennepin Beorta and Beorta with Rev ministers listed. Couples include Jacob W Kooner and Lars Rowe's daughter, George Thiel and Anna, Edward B. Smith and Mary Grace Tilompsyun, and Wt A Trapp with Ella Newell.
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A. E. Parsonage
A. K. Tallis
Jacob W Kooner
Lars Rowe
Oo Uitofield
Hennepin
Andrawatha
George Thiel
Anna
Malbl¢ib
Allot H. Ce Tt Mureh
Edward BD. Smith Peorin
Mary Grace Tilompsyun
Eury
Beorta
For Sale Jersey Bow Oats-White 82 lbs and Furs
Old market notice offers fresh Jersey Bow oats and 82 pound lot. J B Paskell Henry Ad Ls pay top market price for furs. Advertiser Adam Peterman directs inquiries at Pointans Bros store until further notice. March 7, 4.
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J.B Paskell
Henry
Pomtans Bros
Adam Peterman
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George A. Burt
George Burt & Son Editors and Publishers
Thomas L. Clark
Yong Millia Ashes Ata
Peoria Lexington
Perry Hardware Co
TePorry
Laing
J. G. Culver
Culter- Fractor Stove Co
Mrs Johnson
Sundros Bock
Country Club of
Dirs Poetor Rierarey
Mayme Slewern
Tr Custer
CAA
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J. F. Golden
Toluca
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J. H. Franklin
Toill
MM. M. Mallary
Board of Supervisors
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Prof Buck
Richland
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Filippines
Louis B. Silver
U. S
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Fort’s Companamt
Fort Sheridan
Philippines
United States
Austin Hannum
Magnolia
Ihitefield
Saratoga Church
Echjidrem
Inn
Cannah Jones
Henry, Ill
Kocher-Rowe
Russell-Vail
H. Y’s
Ransye
Henry Yaeger
John Hartley
McClure
Ine
Aiun
Democratic Caucus
Henry Markets
Orr
Price
Nicho Webd
Ieory
Fatureau County
Ricr
Jobo Hartley
Sohn Hartley
Fiedler & Sov
Floraheim & Co
Forbush & Brown
Drew, Selby & Co
Lambertville Snager
Fiedler & Sun Henry
Himets
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