Peoria Presbytery Meeting Reports Mission Work and Temperance
The Peoria Presbytery met at First Presbyterian Peoria with Rev A Irwin delivering the sermon and officials chosen for moderator and secretary. Delegates were appointed to the General Assembly, home missions discussed, and temperance described as a prevailing evil in reports from Henry County churches. A contributing gift of $50 supported the Home for Homeless Children, and the group planned next year’s gathering in Eureka.
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Peoria
Pomfrey
Cornelion
Irwin
Presbytery
Committee On Home Missions
General Assembly
Charles
Lewiston
Henry Church
Pumfrey
Eureka
Allison
Morrill
Bucman
Senate
George
Elliot
Mullin
Massachusetts
Mr Orr
Second Presbyterian Church of
Zion
Lord
Christ
Henry
Board of Home Miiasions
Calvary Mission Church
Paoria
L. O. Thompson
Sparnand
Bruce
Lacon
Churches of
Matthews
Faton
Eurea
Greer
Samunl Maxwell
Public notice defends charity ball and Worley fund
The H L G B denies fabrications about canceling a benefit for Stephen Worley after his arm loss. Cornet band members planned a charity event and posters announced a fund to aid Worley and family. The group calls reports circulating by the Cornets false and harmful to the cause.
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Cornet Band
Sines
Stephen Worley
H. L
Cornets
Worley
Tne
Tow boats pass down dam with barges in tow
The Beavereon Sunday carrying 900 tons was damaged by a snub while passing the lock, a board knocked off and the barge sank six inches but was repaired and pumped out. The 8.0. Baker and the Joe Fleming plus Jack Frost followed with their tows later in the week.
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Baker
Joe Fleming
Jack Frost
Suckien Arnica Salve Featured For Wide Range Of Ailments
An old advertisement touts Suckien Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts eruptions sores ulcers skin rashes and other conditions. It promises guaranteed relief or money back and is priced at 25 cents per box from Dr Powell.
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Suckien
Arnica
Prics
Yorssle
Powell
Tabi
Whitcomb
Weather hints spring growth and local events
The vicinity around Olatler shows signs of spring as business revives and merchants plan for a strong season. The W O T U will host a cake and coffee social on Thursday March 27 with 10 cents admission. The county Republican convention meets March 29 to elect delegates for the state and congressional conventions. E R McKinney opens a Columbia nursery office west of Thompson’s, with blooming displays. The Rebellion of the Daisies entertainment at the Congregational church drew good attendance and praise. Lincoln Henthorn, recently recuperating from spinal illness in Washington, is improving. Cottage prayer meetings continue after revival, aiding spiritual citizens. Bridge traffic slowed when the draw opened to pass the gingh. Next Sunday the M E Church hosts a sund ay school convention with afternoon exercises by Rev A O Price and Miss Mary Hetherington, and evening speeches. John Elmer and family moved to Louisville, Kentucky. An elderly widow of the Wright family died last Friday. funeral was Sunday at 2 PM.
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Pe Fe
W.O.T. U
Sheare el OG
Coe
Mateball County
Pearls
Gilman
E. R. McKinney
Columbia Nursery
Thompson’s
C. H. Hoyt
Congregationalist
Lincoln Henthorn
Washington, D. C
M. E. Church
M. E
A. 0. Price
Mary Hetherington
John Elmer
Lacon
Louisville
Wright
Jas. Wright
Junior
M. L. Perdew
Knox County
J. A. Kays
Chicago
Iowa
John Trone
Dixon
O. A. Norris
Oxbow
Merrell
Henry
F. P. Punk
Anontys
W. W. Bobbitt
Dawson Funk
Magnolia
Springtime bargains and town notes at Frank Martin’s
Sparland notes announce spring signals with farm activity and a push for Frank Martin’s soap and flour. Town updates spell trade plans, new sheds, meals for customers, bans on old stock, and street work by trustees. Notables include Miss Anna Burt visiting, Mr Martland’s wiring plan, and Willard Bonham's summer stay on the farm.
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Sparland
Froga
Frank Martin
V.e. Gapen
William Riddal
Filmore County
Nebraska
Anna Burt
Henry
Ada Campbell
Misa Nettle Reddan
Lacon
Heller
Whitefield
Red Jacket
John Martin
Frank Martin’s
A. Stephenson
Fayette
Iowa
Mendota
Miss Williams
Martland
Commissioners of Highways
Burt
Gimiet Hollow
Frank Martin's
Willard Bonham
Minneapolis
Avery
G.W. Zimmerman
M. BE
John Barton
Babe
Streator
John
Amos
Parson
E. Oner
Springtime cheer laced with town news and school notes
The piece mixes seasonal cheer with local updates. Sherman Smith heads to the lake for a week of shooting, John Huffman acts as chief seller during his absence, and L Stringer crafts a two wheeled road cart. It notes illnesses like chicken pox and measles, a farm rental swap, Edson Merritt seeking the Huffman school, and Oliva Ramsey set to teach at the Old Red with a $30 monthly stipend. Center M E Sunday School elects A J Stringer as superintendent.
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Sherman Smith
John Huffman
Whitefield
Chief Slerx
L. Stringer
Ake Bros
Thomas Thompson
C. G. Smith
Henry
Lizzie
Center M. E. Sunday School
A.J. Stringer
Sugar Grove caucus names town officers and local notes
The Sugar Grove literary and debating society adjourns sine die after a long meeting. A caucus named J A Barrett supervisor J R Cox collector James Wilson and Peter Mattern road commissioners Will Harney clerk L C Hunt school trustee. Others sought constable nomination. Brasfield's tile factory begins operations with expected strong run ahead.
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Sugar Grove Literary and Debating Society
A." Barrett
J. R
Revere Seesesot
I. H. Cox
James Wilson
Peter Mattern
Will Harney
L. CO. Hunt School
sAnother
Rob't Clark
Constable
Scranton
Iowa
K. O. Blackburn
Sugar Grove
Brasfield
Leslie
James G. Eldine
Blaine
La Prairie Republicans Nominate Town Officers
The La Prairie caucus named Robt Turnbull for supervisor J L Root for town clerk Adam Davidson as assassin J P Root for collector P Collins for highways E S Erskine Richard Davidson J L Root and John Crawford elected township central committee Delegates to county convention at Lacon on the 29th Inst included Richard Davidson Robt Turnbull J L Root EB 8 Erskine J D Calder J W Hurd John Morris and Calvin Stowell The caucus was harmonious and 1884 is expected to favor old time Republican majorities with good health and hopeful farmers this spring.
Slushy Mineral Springs Roads and Local News Update
Spring rains have turned Mineral Springs slushy with bad roads. Local notices report town residents traveling, illnesses worsening, and several funerals. Eva Theresa Norris died after a long illness. Theresa Debo and F P Punk mourns follow. politics show up as parties prepare candidate slates.
Magnolia Parties Nominate Town Officials and Puritan Ticket
Republicans nominate Daniel Mc Nabb for supervisor J C Gurnea clerk N J Swindler assessor Wm O Campbell collector Gustave Otto road commissioner at Back s school house Democrats name Campbell Shields supervisor S B Mitehell clerk Grundy Wilson assessor Gustave Otto collector Oscar M Baker road commissioner Puritans plan to field ticket at Beck s school house Tomorrow highway commissioners and town auditors meet for past year s settlement Two children died in Oxbow last week Charles Norris 13 months Frank Funk 5 months Next Friday night a concert closes.
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Magnolia
Daniel McNabb
J. C. Gurnea
N.J. Swindler
Wm. O. Campbell
Gustave Otto
Paine Point
Campbell Shields
S. B. Mitehell
Grundy Wilson
Oscar M. Baker
Beck’s
Magnolia Township
John al Hamilton
Hamilton
Drann Kenness
Clear Creek
Bloomington
Samilton
Oxbow
Charles Norris
Prank Funk Jost
Town News and Socials From Teuton and Nearby
Town meetings set for Mitchells store on April 1. Miss Anuna Chance slips and breaks her leg. Dr Geylord recovering. Mrs Buble improving after moving to her mother Mrs Deans. Miss Scott ill. Miss Laura Kirkendall substitutes from Lostant. New sidewalk from Mr Ristine to Mrs Kay. Entertainment Friday the 28th features 50 performers from Magnolia Varna Caledonia with Wright quartet. Social at Mr Ditman’s praised. next at Mr Massey’s in two weeks. Wm McCoy returns to Varna with his elderly father after visiting dying mother. Teuton notes Varna and Oxbow are ex-.
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Mitchell’s Stord
Anuna Chance
Geylord
Buble
Dean
Scott
Laura Kirkendall
Lostant
Ristine
Kay
Wright
Varna
Magnolia
Caledonia
Ditman
Hennepin Duck Hunting Scene and Local Notices
In Hennepin the river runs high as 25 to 30 sportsmen from Chicago and elsewhere establish duck hunting headquarters. The town reports illnesses including Chas Cook with lung fever and Noonie Averil with lank fever, while Kate Parker of Grundy County visits. Local notes mention a festival planned by the Mite society and Rev Jne Barrett resigning from the Congregational church to move to Farmington. May I. Waite is listed among the names.
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Chicago
Hennepin
Grubb
Bureau
Chas
Cook
Record
Devil
Kate’ Parker
Grundy County
Booth
Miss Parker
Patrick Dore
Mite Society
R. Ball
Jne, P. Barrett
Congregational Church
Farmington
I. Waite
Prohibition Meeting Amid Mud and Sparse Caucus
Mud hindered Prohibition organizers on Tuesday as no Republican caucus met this spring. the group calling itself the people attempted to organize amid rough conditions.
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Quaker Lane
Prohibition
Sanona
The
People
Democratic talk and river hunt plans noted at local gatherings
The piece critiques party rhetoric while describing a wooden wedding at W.B. Mills and a river duck hunting outing. It mentions a center literary event and upcoming literary Friday activities, with brief references to local social functions and names.
Marshall County Tax Collectors Report Shows Steady Collections
The Democrat reprints weekly county tax figures from multiple towns led by Henry and Evans. Amounts charged, delinquents and amounts collected are listed for Whitefield Stratoga Roberts La Prairie Richland Hopewell Lacon and Bennington with several collectors named and totals indicating improved performance. Griggs Glycerine Salve ad follows with local merchant notice.
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Marshall County
Democrat
Fisher
Henry
Discaway Collastor
Whitefield
Laban # x
Stratoga
Frank Seelye
Roberts
Chas Malebem
Steuben
Dalinquan
F. A. Barr
la Prairie
Robert Burnett
Richland
John Kanive
Hopewell
John 5. Reed
Lacon
Illinois River Navigation Opens With Henry Entry
The Illinois river navigation officially began when the City of Henry appeared from below under Capt. Bastin. By Saturday the Beaver and other boats were passing in both directions as a daily occurrence.
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Illinois River
Henry
Bastin
Nowa
Don’t Go Sea Shore Warns Lung Impairment Readers
Warning for persons with lung or throat disease about sea shore air seen as poisonous. Recommends Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure for throat lungs and bronchial tube troubles with claims of speedy thorough and permanent cure. Trial bottle from H. S. Whitcomb.
Orchestra to Appear at Benefit Ball on Easter Monday
The Orchestra and the Light-Guard Band will make their first public appearance at the Benefit Ball scheduled for Easter Monday.
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