Frogland and Other Local Happenings in Henry
A long list of small items from Henry includes plans for Frogland by Col Shoupe and Thomas Duke to farm swamp land south of town for large market frogs. Also notes visits, retirements, and moves of residents, a bird shoot planned at Lake Senachwine, and various local business and personal updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitch’s
Gusaley
Tiskilwa
Laneipeommel
Foaterson & Biers
Chicago
Bird of
Castleton
Per Slater
Walter Bagelston
Frank Osbon
Joseph Mercian
HD Bonham
Minnesota
Dakota
Charlie
Cowen
Dewey
Pennsylvania
Hennepin
Colonel Shoupe
Thomas Duke
Orm
Col F B Shoupe
Atantial
Clear Creek
Wm Hoyle
Mame
Powell
Henry
Geo A Bart
J M Forbes
Bureau ‘Sounty Fair Association
Princeton
McWilliams
Citronelle
Mobile County
Alabama
Cleveland
Henry Township Sunday School Convention at ME Church
The Henry Township Sunday School convention met at the ME church with Mrs Hildebrand presiding. Officials and attendees praised a rich program featuring papers on standardization and study methods, musical selections by Miss Kellogg and a pointed address by Elder G B Dabney. The event drew a large crowd and closed with a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Township
Mra M & Hildebrandt
Peale McCoy
Miss Kellogg
Rogers
Carrie Carpenter
Buck
Phebe Vail
Myrtle Williams
Putnam
Lesby
Kirkpatrick
Powers
Messra Spar
Davis
Kirkpv
Misa Mayme Kirkpatrick
G B Dabney
Bod
Moses
Christ
Sue Kolery
Hildebrand
Washburn Homemaker Nancy Owen Dies at 75
Nancy Owen died at her Washburn home last week at age 75. She was an old settler and well known across Marshall county. The Minoak Register notes Mary Simater will lead Pontiac reformatory nursing at 310008 yearly. Chillicothe residents face no more streetcar woes as the People's Street Railway decides to retire, remove tracks, sell property, and exit business. Mrs David Owens hosts the Every Monday Night Club guessing party with objects described in a story and guests matching items to the tale. Terence-Green excelled in the task and won first prize. Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Owen
Washburn
Marshall County
The
Minoak Register
Mary Simater
Pontiac Reformatory
Miss Simater
Lacon—Journal
Chillicothe
People’s Street Railway
David Owens
Ats
Owens
terencve-Green
Journal
Governor's Wife Denounces Lynching In Interview
Mrs Tanner, wife of the Illinois governor, denounces mob violence in response to a southern lynching. She says justice must be achieved through legal trial and condemns barbarous acts that desecrate civilization and mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Cora Evira English
Illinois
Birthday Surprise for Melvin Runnell
A large crowd gathered at Mr and Mrs Thomas Runnelle’s Whitefield home last Monday evening to honor their eldest son Melvin on his 21st birthday. Music filled the night with violin pieces and piano duets by Florence Fountain Maud Shorts and Lillian Runnells. Games and refreshments followed until late hours as guests departed, wishing Melvin many more happy birthdays. A Guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Runnelle
Whitefield
Melvin
Millions Given Away by Dr King's New Discovery
The article notes that the makers of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds have donated over ten million bottles. It claims the medicine cured thousands of hopeless cases including asthma bronchitis hoarseness and winter ailments. A trial bottle is offered by Dr Powell with a regular size bottle priced or guaranteed.
Henry city council adjourns after April 28 1899 session
City records show an adjourned April 28 1899 meeting with mayor Paskell and aldermen present. Bills listed include lamp lighting, street work, election office use, and several judges of election payments. Treasurer’s report shows balance and expenditures. officers take oath of office and bonds approved. adjournment sine die. Special 1893 meeting notes license bids for dram shops and orders to review bonds. Regular May 1 1809 meeting confirms appointments and committee assignments.
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Paskell
Aldermer Baer
Duke
Stever
Hartley
Doelzer
Adams
Vogelsang Bros
Duke Bro
B. & BE. F. Hunter
Nicholson & Co
A. Camp
A. G. Humphrey
G. Hyumphrey
C. Motter
Thos. Duke
W. H. Stever
F. Baer
J. Hartley
A. Dockzer
M. A. Adams
J. R. Paskell
J. Schick
Bush
Henry Electric Co
Krenz
Burt & Son
T. F. Clover
Hutchins & B. Walk
Geo. Burt
F. Krenz
B. Herr
V. Tommasson
J. Green
R. Randall
B. Yaeger
J.H. Perry
H. Heath
B. F. Shoupe
H. H. Kirchman
D. Bromley
Saml
Garland
Frank Krenz
A. G. Humphney
J. R. Paskett
City of
Henry
B. F. Forreat
Alex. Doelzer
C. R. Jones
C. C. Smith
Potter
Henry Yaeger
Anton Gresser
J. J. Gresser
M. Murray
David Holmes
John Kapraun
Frank Baer
Anton Rave
P. Hennessey
A. L. Hupp
T. L. Reno
W. Duke
H. Grosser
B. Merdian
J. Peterman
Daly Bros
D. W. Betts
Weininger & McAleer
Capple & Go
Merdian
Phil Steimls
W. Schlosser
J. Kraus
Jones
Roelzer
Phil Steimle
Heininger & McAleer
Stover
Smith
Henry Yuege
Brewer
Daly Bros. Bo
Lcense
Stevor
B. F. Forrest
Epep Somaerren
City Hall
B F Forrest
Forrest
Dealzer
Rumphrey
Pates
Olty
Henry Seslye
Walter Hagleston
Rank
Sear
Camp
L V Smith
B Deck
A G Humphrey
Obas Jones
O Smith
A Adams
W H Stever
G Humphrey
A Doelzer
Soaith
C R Jones
Woman's Club Enjoys May Meeting Despite Small Attendance
A pleticait gathering at Mrs Amanda Niece's home on May 1 featured Mrs Mary Hildebrandt and Mrs Elizabeth Wallace papers on psychology and child development. Ed Wykoff provided music with a graphophone including a Dewey Day piece, as members planned amendments for the May 15 meeting and annual proceedings.
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Amanda Niece
Mies Jones
Oconomowac
Wis
Clara Williams
Dell Adams
Science
Mary L Hildebrandt
Adams
Elizabeth H Wallace
Clnb
Evelyn BE Jones
Mary EL Paskell
Ed Wykoff
Santiago
Ipa L. Lite
Henry and Sparland telephone connections completed
The Henry and Sparland lines are now working with a four mile feeder east of the river. Connection to Henry Central expected tonight. A note on stationery and engraving services appears, including wedding and anniversary needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Sparland
Frorbes Bronge
Henry Central
Hratcluss Printing
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Dr King
Dr Powall
Las Ndy
Sherwin-Williams
Ithe Sherwin-Williams Co
Stewart Ave
New York
Montreal
W. B. Deok
Mrs. Tanner
Ugca
Council
Castor
Prank Krenz
Schaerer
Marshall County Thanseers
Edith Mellok
Fannie Cary
Frank Tesmer Campbell
Spainand
Henry sud-Idaho
Fisberts-Elen
Blair
Lacon
Bos Southwell
Star Union Brewing Co
Venona
Fidward Kline
Margaret Dollard
Bellard
Spain
Bradfield
Sue
Aicki
Bradfield Reguigtor Co
Atieata
Variyie
Mfe
London
Uncle
tIn
Annandale
John C. Aitken
Atlantic
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