New Public School Building Proposal for Henry District
The Henry Board of Education seeks voter approval next month to erect a new public school building. It cites crowding in the lower primary rooms, need for more space, safety concerns, and the distant high school, arguing a central, properly equipped facility is essential for growth and national education safeguards. The committee reports indicate economical cost and benefits, urging residents to back modernization.
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Board of Education
Hanna
Bower
Com
Growlig
Ciatriot
Henry
Tillnola
Samoa
City needs new school buildings and funding plan
The note outlines selling parts of property to raise about 23500 to fund two 10 room schoolhouses for around 500 scholars. It urges electing prudent board members and starting preparations, with public discussion invited.
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Tom
Roomis
Capedy
Oman
Eab
Boney
Parentear
John Dwyer
Simpson Farm
Magnolia
Putnam County
Ill
Thoroy
Salta
J.H. Taggart
Railroad schemes stir Illinois and Iowa chatter
The LLY reports visits by Hon J H Jones to Chicago and plans for a new route with President Harvey. It notes surveying near the Mississippi and debates over a through line extending toward Omaha, with various businessmen advocating rights of way and stock. Local towns and lines including Indiana Illinois Iowa are mentioned in a web of speculation and official statements.
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J. H. Jones
Chicago
President Harvey
Dearborn Street
Harvey
Henry
New York
Gov. Merrell
Magnolia
W. D. Smith
Lsq
Keithburg
I.I.S
Mississippi River
Streator Free Press
Free Press
Pennsylvania Central
Omaha
Pardon
Girdes
Indiana
Pitabure
Fort Wayne, & Ee
Ilinois
Iowa
Illinois
Jt le
Kankakee
Dwight
Streator
New York, Chicago & St Louis ‘Railway
Cummings
Pennsylvania
Central Iowa Railroad
Kalthsburg
Roa
Saat
Nest
Ealthsburg
Posetals
Keithaburg
Keithsurg
Indiana, Illinois and Towa
Northwestern extension connects major lines creating trunk route
A report describes the Northwestern extension from this city linking with the Chicago and North Western and the New York and Erie line via Dwight Illinois. The project forms a broad network with the Newburg and State Center line, aiming to place the Central in control of a comprehensive rail system and boost through traffic and freight. The Iowa Northern Railroad proposes a Colfax to Jasper County route with 3 6 million capital, extending Col Lanphere's Indiana Illinois and Teva railroad.
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Plymouth
New York
Erie
Bowery
Chicago
Dwight, Ill
Chicago, Alton
Newburg & State Center
Iowa
Iowa Northern Railroad Company
Colfax
Jasper County
Col Lanphere
Indiana, Illinois
Tewa
Detergent Remedy Promoted Amid Blood Disease Claims
An advertisement extols John Ston’s Barsaparilia as a universal remedy for diseases rooted in the blood, claiming it neutralizes acrid matter in veins and halts disorders. It references Char. Riggs of the Oakes Brothers approving his business sense and notes an appearance by a celebrated troupe in town.
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Johnston
Chas. Riggs
Oakes Brothers
A New Temperance Society Forms Over Kidney Tea
Proprietors of California Kidney Tea promote a temperance society showing growing support. They claim the product cures liver and kidney troubles using only hot water and no alcohol nine of thirty. Buy a three package supply for 50 cents at Powell or Kalb.
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California Kidney Tea
California
Powell Or
Kalb
Daughters Born to Wightman and Mallory in February
In Gils city a daughter born to Joseph Wightman in February 98. In Whiteneld a daughter born to Willard Mallory in February 06.
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Gils City
Joseph Wightman
Whiteneld
Willard Mallory
Marriages Recorded in Peoria and Nearby Towns
Marriages noted in Peoria and surrounding areas include Charles K. Lombard of Saratoga and Annie Purdy of Ludington wed at Mt Palatine on February 23. Lemuel Pennimon of Granville married Alfaetta Nuns of Mt Palatine at Besneys on February 95. William T. Skeel wed Emma E daughter of Daniel Peterson at Besneys on February 95.
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Peoria
Ka County
Wsige Yates
Charles K. Lombard
Saratoga, Township
Annie Purdy
Elmer
Ludington
Mich
Mt. Palatine
Mev J. W. Denning
Lemuel
Pennimon
Granville
Alfaretta
Besneys
Hey H. McVay
William T. Skeel
Emma E
Daniel Peterson
Obituary notices from multiple deaths in 19th century paper
Notices record several deaths with ages and locations including Putnam Hocheater Edgemoor and Denver. Names include William Ek Townsend and William Henry Weaver. Also mentions Theodore and Irene Stebbing with familial relations and interment at Ottews.
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Putnam
Stipp
Hocheater
N.Y
William EK
Townsend
Wnontha
J. 0. Townsend
Edgemoor
Del
Willian Henry
William H
Fannie Weaver
A. Wooley
Senachwine
Denver
Col
Janu
Theodore
Mra
Annie Stebbing
Ebon Weston
Henry
Ottews
Henry Keny advertises coal and produce rates and delivery
The notice lists prices for wheat corn oats potatoes and livestock products with a broad range of commodities and a coal offer. Henry Kenny announces a new vein of coal on land formerly owned by E. Kremble with delivery terms and contact at H J Granburg’s grocery, march 3.
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Oal
E. Kremple
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Henry Marke
Coarith
Imnate
Oakes Bros
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Warerom
South Washington Street
Peoria, Ill
Hanna Wagon CO
Atay
Singer Sewing Machine
Edwards Strait
Bnydor
Harvess
J. W. Fondersmith
Hotry
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Aera Wind Engine
Ofate
BCE
Orlaska Wind Engine
ERA Wind Engine and Pump CO. P
the Cooley Creamer
WM. Ball
Whitefield
Wate Ft Pete
Ney
John Flt
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T. F. McCoy
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