Decoration Day inquiry and city council plans in Henry
The Henry community plans to avoid turning Decoration Day into a mere Fourth of July celebration. Citizens funded last fall’s reunion, with costs between 800 and 400, while the reunion association involved multiple G A B posts. The new city council will meet soon to address sidewalks, sidewalks, a reliable city pump, street grading, ditching near the depot, and opening new streets as it oversees fiscal prudence and public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green 'B. Raum
E Hss
Henry Lo
Henry
Bradford
Wyoming Herald
G.A.B
Torina
Stentor
Lacon
Washburn
Peorin
Chillicothe
Pradford
Wyomingerald
Crty
Tte
Moenge
Illinois
Regular meeting of the Board of Education
The board met Monday April 1883 with J D Townsend presiding and all members present except Rifey. Minutes approved. Financial reports show tuition and salaries. attendance figures and cost per pupil listed. New officers elected Townsend president and Krenz secretary. standing committees named and rules continued. several tuition payments noted and adjournment taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D.'t Townsend
Tfin
Nieco
Burt
Kirchman
Kon
McNaal
John Hartley
Tim Mansell
Jas Hartley
Townsend
Wykoff
McNeal
Krenz
D. W. Carroll
Kirchman and McNeal
Jos. N. Krenz
Seo
Local Home Improvements On North Third Street Growth
A series of residential projects in Wenona include Sarah Etadat’s belated North Third Street house with a 16 by 24 main structure and a 20 by 18 ell, five rooms, and planned compliance by carpenter Jacob Syphers. Oliver Claker renovates a Second Street two story near the German church, replacing six pane sash with two pane and adding an east side ell. Various owners, including W. T. Lew and Henry Corner, add porches, woodhouses, stores, and exterior work. J. H. Fox parcels a kitchen addition to Pool’s residence, while Duncan Campbell refinishes the Edwards Street printing office for G A R and the German Mutual Insurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phird Street
Sarah Etadat
Wénona
A. L. Hupp
Henry
Jacob Syphers
Ell
Albertson
Oliver ‘Claker
Second Street
Beln
Ellis
W. T. Lew
H. C. Wright
Henry Ruggles
Charley
D.g.miles
Hamilton
J. W. Fendersmith
G.W. Emerick
Wm. Fosdick
F. A. Powell
Robert Hoars
F. A. Becker
John H. Fox
A. M. Pool
Edwards Street
Duncan Campbell
G. A.R
Henry Corner
German Mutual Insurance Company
J. H. Jones
A. V. Goltra
CO. Gould
Guyor
Mra Geo. Schafer
Ed. H. Heath
Edwarda Street
Main
Goo
Ball
Merle
Cal
Free sample offer at Dre Powell drug store
Commodore D J Calligan visits the city as canal commissioner designate. He inspects the lock and meets with Collector Campbell Postmaster Porley and others, expressing interest in the beat wood and promising capable control for the state office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Calligan
Campbell
Porley
J. H. Jones
R. Jones
Beat Wood
Free remedy touted by De Doming shown in prospect
A notice advertises a new cure claimed by De Doming with free sample boxes via Dr Powell druggist. It also details a temperance convention for the ninth district W. Co. T. A. in Forrest, Illinois from May 16 to May 18, inviting delegates, reports, and district participation with Alice Barinas as temporary district president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Doming
Dr Powell
Forrest
Oloainz
Friends
Alice Barinas
Well Rewarded Bitters and Coal Trade Shifts
Notice advertises Electric Bitters promises quick cure for stomach ailments and blood diseases with a 600 price per bottle and money back guarantee. Also reports resignation of Wil McDougal as Continental line agent to focus on coal trade with McDougal & Rider. Includes testimonial from Senny M. Thompson praising Taraxine after digestive relief. Sold at Dr Powell Cuy Drug store.
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Dre Powell
Brown
Dr's
Powell City
Ivor
J. E
F. A. Powell
Wil McDougal
Peoria
Continental Line
McDougal & Rider
Ofice
Johnson Go
Ind
Mraa
Senny MM. Thompson
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Af Seria
Marshall County
Board of Education
Steve A
Misa Boloo
Clark
California
Cei
Webb'e R
Malin
North Adams Street
Pearis
Ill
Newton J Webber
Smith P. Aiil
Sedalia
Gand
Loton F Pristey
Towns
Tecumach, Neb
O. D. Jettries
Charles W. Pool
Tecumweya
Mise Frank L
Mfr
A.M. Pool
Hennepin
Tecumseh
Milo Township
Bureau County
Haya
Michaet
Eal
Catho- Me Comatery
Scenachvina
Henry Marke
Wakat
W.G. Snyder
Mrageo Bart, Jr
Deacon Worley
Davis
Ariss Trator
Christopher Camory
Marshall
Linois
A. D
John D. Townbend
Adm'r
Nancy Camery
County of Marshall
Horaby
County Court of
Mid Marshall
John C. Townsend
Hambletonian
Pass
C. Tanguary
Gen. Singleton
Quincy
Col Fort
Hfe
Gen Singleton
Willie Scheper
Bingleton
Kysdyk
Willie Scheppers
Sparland
Court House
Whitney’s
Uscal
Peragel
GAY & CO
Peoria, Il
L. M
Culver
Henry, Ill
New York
E. J. Hutchins
Grand Rapids
John Kline
Hanna
E.F. Earl of
Paxton
Ford County
Senate
Stalin
Jacek Cook, JF
Mon
Zat Cook, Jr
R. D Bourdette
Henory
Spores
Cart Horse
Walter Trone
Afagnolis
Owners 6Hia
Cattara Hill
Cart Horse Stud Book
G. Kemp
T. Hyde
B. ‘Taylor
England
Byron
Lawrence Lippert
Gingle Tablete&coats
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