Sailors of the Orleans welcomed home after bold voyage
Report from the city portrays Captain Tucker and his crew amid a triumphal reception as the American vessel Orleans returns from a deter mined voyage. Crowds wave handkerchiefs and hats, flowers fall from balconies, and a luncheon at City Hall honors the crew. Mayor Gruet praises the sailors for navigating past blockades and defending the right of neutral navigation, underscoring a strong national pride.
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Martin
Goan Ig
Orleans
Allen
Tucker
Vaycliing
Anil
Dr. Bordeaux
Oyrante
Amerique
Wilson
United’. States
Gruet
Cis
Chicago cattle sale report shows strong demand and higher averages
The Monday Chicago Drovers notes a lively cattle auction with improved quality and higher prices. Total receipts reached 13 445 dollars with 69 cows averaging 240 dollars and bulls at 32 10, while buyers including Aldrich and Rowan of Stoutsville and the Miller line led sales.
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Aere Doyle
Chicago
Landy
Boyle
Vale
Dale
Cy "McMaster
Altoona
Bilver
Avondala
Missie
Hels & Straight Marr
Massie
Aldrich & Rowan
Stouts- Wille
Warne
School Notes and Community Updates
School notes describe students engaging in agriculture and garden work, with twenty five different vegetables to be tested by the boys. Mentions of Mrs Haws visiting Fourth grade and other class activities, including algebra teaching during Mrs Carpenter’s absence and a box social planned for March 17 after basketball games. Also notes letters from Stewart Smith about the Orleans voyage, and an auditors meeting notice for White County Township in Illinois on March 27, 1917.
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Withiant
Groen
Thenérads Childrens
Floyd Gibbons
Gacania
Pioneer Putnam County citizen William Laughlin dies at 90
William Laughlin longtime Putnam County resident and Civil War veteran died at his home in Hennepin at age 90 years and 8 months due to age related infirmity after a fall. Born May 29 1826 in Bond County he moved to Putnam with his family in 1830 and lived a long life through the region. He served in Company B 130th Illinois Volunteers during the Civil War and later worked as a car porter and justice of the peace for 30 years. He was survived by several children and grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Jennepin and Granville with interment in Granville.
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William
M. Taughan
WM Laughling
Putnam
Nis
Faughter
Raley
Hennepin
Laughlinsyas
Pitpam County
Bond County
Put- Ham County
Chicago
Bone
Elizabethi Thatcher
Bna C
Wwile
Wiife
Jennepin
Granville
iInterment
Grnan
Mary Kramer Dies of Diabetes at 70 in Chicago
Mrs. Mary Kramer died March 9 1917 in a Chicago hospital due to diabetes with blood poisoning. Born February 12, 1847 she was 70 years and 1 month old and oldest of a large family. Survived by six sons and two daughters from her first husband, with many relatives and three brothers and five sisters. Funeral held March 12 at Holy Angel church, interred beside two sons.
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Swith Igorrow
Ler
Asa
Henry
Mare
Sauly
Streator
Chicago
Kramer
Bernard
Oes
Amore
Edward
Maud
Henry Casper
Frank
Nebraska
Joseph
Bockford
George
Mary
M. Sherman
Cleveland
Gus
John
Peter
Joseph’ Roth
Peoria
Heniy
Conrad—Merchan
City
William Thomis
Stanberry
Frank , Troéndlay
Heraoy
Mich
Martin Woller
Martin Woller of” Waterloo,,,Ontario; Canada; * Mrs. Wm. Bartels
Berlin
Canada
Andrew
Parting Farewell and Funeral Passeges in Local Notices
A fragmentary notice reports a funeral farewell and attendance by Mr and Mrs Henry Roth and Miss Pauline Mertian. It notes packing by Ren McBride and party plans to move to Janesville Wisconsin, with a play outing featuring Willer, Hodge, and others at the Majestic theater, and William Horrocks journeying to Farmington to view Fixing Sister.
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Henry
Henry Roth
Pauline Mertian
Ren -McBride
Janesville
Wis
Fingerty
Willer
Hodge
Syere
William Horrocks
Clarence Phillips
Harrison Grégory
Clifford “Green
Lee Wright
Harry
Stoners
Willam
Horrocks
Farmington i
Majestic
Meeting of W C T U Set for March 20 at Church
A Meeting of the W C T U is scheduled for next Tuesday afternoon March 20 at 2 30 at the Presbyterian church. Mrs J A Williams will host with other church ladies welcoming attendees.
One On Father and the Conservatory Question
A daughter recalls her father and a late night in the conservatory with Mr. Willing. The mother reveals the awkward irony of parental arrangements and the daughter jokes about the “Same Odd World” and moral standards.
Ivan Clark Signs With Peoria For Coming Season
Ivan Clark and Peoria Three-I League manager Jackson reached a contract agreement last week after months of bickering. Clark will join Peoria under the rookie rule and is expected to fill the shortstop position, replacing the traded last season’s star. The deal followed Clark’s conference with Peoria officials in town Thursday.
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Ivan Clark
Peoria
Managor Jackson
Ivan
Clark
Daling_club
Lyan
Sioner
Greys
Sloan's Liniment Relief for External Pain
Strain or strenuous exercise causes sore muscles and pain. Sloan's Liniment provides quick relief, penetrating without rubbing, does not stain skin or clog pores. Keep a bottle for rheumatism lumbago bruises backache and other external pains. Available at your druggists.
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Sloan
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