Rebates and railroad rebates probe at Ottawa hearing
Ottawa April hearing before railroad and warehouse commissioners investigated alleged rebates and discounts on grain shipments by the O R I & P and other lines. Witnesses described rates, canal preference, and ties to Noble Jones at Mokena, with claims of taxpayer impact and canal protection.
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Railroad and Ware-house Commission
Ottawa
State Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
E. F. Bull
Bogue
Oherry
Gen- Smith
Ottawa Free Trader
Rulison
Seancar
Rock Island Railroad
Bilhart
Nickerson
Griswold
Chicago
Bilharz
Noble Jones
Mokena
Jones
Eebtern Railroad
Seneca
Noble Jonas
Bilharz Bay
Manlius
Peru
Lasalle
DePue
Henry
Michigan Southern
Am C. Endsley
Carroll
Senny
Peoria
John
Armstrong
Sharidan
Anson Miller
Miller
Biddulph
Miliogton
Millford
San Degen
Oswego
Sam. Holderman
Morris
Wastie
Beerik
O. M. Carpenter
Pekin & Southwestern
O. B. Fin Ae
Hogan
Marseillen
Hoseack
Ono
Sage
BR. I. & Road
Otts
W.H. Cary
Hossack
L.H. Eames
Houssack
John—Nshulter
Streator
Monoka
Thayer
Alex
Bruce
Marshall County Poor Farm inspection praised with needed updates
A letter to The Henry Republican reviewer describes a visit to the Marshall County Poor Farm by O. W. Banks, commending Superintendent Adams and Matron Mrs. Adams for orderly operations and humane care, while urging improvements like a windmill water system, larger cellar, separate milk house, and extra stock sheds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Barnes
Henry Republican
Marshall County
Boling
Adama
Ike
W. Banks
Whitefield
Fae
Ft Et
W.B
Club Meeting Ends In Peculiar Open Meeting Scene
A Henry County club gathering on Monday evening featured readings, songs, and a controversial spectacle as a speaker performed a belligerent dedication to an infant figure. Attendees included Beulah Nicholson and Clara Snyder with Ed Jaline leading songs as Ruggles provided piano accompaniment. The event drew about 160 attendees and noted strong youth participation in the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perley
Taliaferro
Keithaburg
Hannepin
Beulah Nicholson
Lula Synder
Clara Locke
Clara Snyder
Jaline
Ruggles
Lillian Eckhart
Atention
Unverified claim promotes Dr Allen's instrument for diphtheria
Circulation advertises a device by Dr KR T Allen claiming to cure diphtheria and other illnesses with surface irritation and "diphtherial cream colored matter" plus a promise of immediate relief. It offers free questions and answers by mail from the City Hotel office in Henry, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. T. Allen
City Hotel
Henry
Ill
The Secret of Happiness and a Cure for Consumption
This notice touts Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption and lung ailments. It claims past cures, urges readers to visit J. O. Kalb's drug store for a trial at ten cents or a full bottle for a dollar, and previews upcoming city council proceedings of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Jones
Regulator
Edwards Street
J. C. Kalb
Are Store
U Main Street
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