Henry Elevation in Railroad Plans Draws Galesburg Interest
A visiting representative from Galesburg and East Peoria railroads reviewed two proposed routes to connect with the Three I and a potential eastern outlet through Henry. He plans to return after Chicago inquiry, aiming to locate Henry as a central cross and attract capital via the Rock Island line and new canal projects, with Henry praised as a strategic crossing point amid coal fields and farming regions.
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Missississ
Ilinois
George Shourway
Alesburg
Eastp
Galesburg
Meavb
Uni
Lacon
Hlenry
Alton
Hieago
Henry
New Illnois River
Rock Island
Grat
Éhou
Galesburg and
Victoria
Etherly
Chicago
Train wreck near Wenona halts rail service
A derailed passenger train about half a mile west of Wenona last Thursday injured two passengers and damaged cars. Conductor Ringrath and crew reached the wreck, transferring passengers. Rumors spread over the Central Hine line causing excitement as crews investigated.
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Wenona
Ringrath
Hine
Baratoga Community Notes Highlight Local Happenings
Mia Kelley was ill last weekend and a church missionary service occurred on the previous Sabbath. Owen Doyle hosted a barn raising with neighbors. a cooler spell followed with light rain showers. Ransom Kelley received a water and chain gift from his father and plans for telephone line work include Charles Camp and several Kelley family members.
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Charles Camp
Henry
Dick Kelley
Rank Kiel
Robert Kelley
Sister visits Stella Fownsend at Starry Hall in Wyoming
Stella Fownsend's sister visited last week as John Christman attended a show in Wyoming. PD. Klela and wife celebrate the arrival of a young son born on Tuesday Muay ith.
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Stella ‘Fownsend
Starry Hall
John Christman
Wyoming
PD. Klela
Community Notes From Mt Palatine Area
Mount Palatine items report George M. Puffer has a new driving use. Morrly Couns is said to have skipped the country. Mr and Mrs George Travis of Henry were in town Sunday. Geo O Davis has begun stock of goods in a new building. Mr and Mrs Iofold hosted many visitors last Sunday for a wedding celebration.
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Morrly Couns
Chorge Travis
Henry
Geo O
Davis Bast
Iofold
Magnolia law week end report and local notices
Sunday activity in Magnolia included law work while Hay visited Tiskilwa last week. Sutherland bought a new bicycle and Rehaol in district No 1 closes next Saturday. Deliver was in Chicago Wednesday last week. Esquire Sutherland in Princeton on business. Christian church services planned for next Sunday morning and evening. Mrs Shriver visited Maplein Cottage with sister Mrs Busetto. Fields, long Rheumatism patient, plans Peoria hospital transfer Tuesday.
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Magnolia
LS. Hay
Tiskilwa
W. EL. Sutherland
Rehaol
Mes So Deliver
Chicago
Esquire Sutherland
Princeton
The
Christian Church
M. Shriver
Buesett Maplein
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Fourteen Years Suffering
Jon Edgar of Germantown Val suffers sciatic rheumatism for fourteen years. He tried many remedies before using Chanoperlal's Palu Balm, which gave immediate relief and led to a full cure. The liniment is sold by Dr Powell.
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Jon Edgar
Germantown
Val
Chanoperlal
Samnee Ag
Fur Dale
Dr Powell
Church Notes Highlight Sunday Sermons and League Meeting
Rev Landenberger to preach in Henry on May 19. Catholic Forty Hour devotion led by Fr Zumbuehl and Fr Kutery in Lacon. Methodist and Episcopal services and sermons on character Ruth and manhood with youth programs. St Johns Episcopal Sunday school. no services in Wyoming. Epworth League cabinet meeting at Mrs Martha Suttons. League officers elected with Martha D Button as president and other posts listed.
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L. G. Landenberger
Henry
Zumbuehl
Kutery
Lacon
St John’s Hpiscane
Wyoming
B. L. Wray
Chistian Church
Asiura
Epworth League
Martha D. Sutton
O'Gluck
Sutton
Ppworth League
Sylvester Sparling
Methodist Church
Tullis
League
House of God
M. J
A. K K. Cullig
Mornig
Ipworth League
M.E
Martha D. Button
Bessie Keller
Mercy and Help Department
Jessie Green
Dr Dufour
Eva Harrison
Russell Sparling
Harry Keller
Stella Pershing
Obituary: Mrs Clara Speers Dies in Chicago Hospital
The community mourns the death of Mrs Clara Speers wife of James A Speers and daughter of G M Locke who died Friday in a Chicago hospital after medical treatment. She was beloved by many and funeral and interment were held at Lawn Ridge. An obituary by the family will be published next week.
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Clara Speers
James A. Speers
G M. Locke
Chicago
Lawn Ridge
Niece of Stephers Jennie Thompson Dies at 25
Mrs Jennie Thompson nee Stephers, of Florissant Colorado, died April 28 from complications of illness at age twenty five. A former Toronto bride and five year Lincol Nebraska teacher, she studied at the University before marriage. Survived by father Malcolm Nebraska and married sister Butte Montana, she was granddaughter of Richard Tremain Sr and grew up in this region.
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Jennie Thompson
McNeal
Steaves
Malcolm
Neb
Butte
Montana
Richard Tremain Sr
Mrs Katherine Daniels Rites Noted in County
Mrs Katherine Daniels widow of the late John Daniels died Thursday at 8 am at her niece Mre Wisin Belt’s residence aged 81. Born in Baden November 4, she moved to Henry in 1867 and lived there most of her life. Funeral held Saturday at St Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev Father Zumbeth officiating. She left many relatives and thanks were offered by her family.
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Katherine Daniels
Katherine Daniela
John Daniels
Mre Wisin Belt
Rhe
Gaden
Ihpberg
Baden
Alo
Henry
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Death of Mrs A B Gurnea in Magnolia and Chicago
The death of Mrs A B Gurnea of Magnolia followed a visit in Chicago to an invalid child and illness with pneumonia. Her husband, son Casper of Kansas, and three daughters including Mrs M Stainbrook of Kansas and Mrs McAllister of Chicago accompanied the body to Magnolia for the funeral held yesterday. The community recalls her gentle life and Christian character.
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A. B Gurnea
Magnolia
Chicago
Casper
Kansas
M. Stainbrook
McAllister
Nancy
Bedy
S. B. Mitchell
Keller
H. J. McAlister
Chileno
Gurnea
Tribute to Mrs Samuel January of Whitefield memory
The obituary notes Mrs Fannie Tl January died at her son John W Januarys home in this city on Sunday April 28 1901 aged 86 years 7 months 17 days born September 11 1811 in Sterling Connecticut married first to Samuel Johnson February 1 1831 then to Samuel January July 11 1842 in Clinton Ohio. She had three children two sons and a daughter and moved to South Dakota with her family in March 1893 remaining active in church affairs as a Presbyterian and later M E church member.
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Samuel January
Whitefield
John January
Dell Rapide
South Dakota
Fannie Tl
January
John W. January
Thayer
Aterling
Conn
Samuel Johnson
Ohio
Clinton
Wilmington
Clinton County
Minoak
James W
Colorado
John W
Alice Stiveve
Mra January
Presbyterian Church
Christ
Presbyterian
M. 3. Church
Beloved Mrs. Johnson Passes at Nearly Hundred
The obituary honors Mrs. Julia A. Johnson who lived a long life of charity care and learning. She supported orphans aided the sick and cherished books and discussion of social and religious topics. She leaves a stepdaughter and fourteen grandchildren along with fifteen great grandchildren. Her funeral was held at the M E church led by Rev Beavis with burial at Dell Rapids cemetery.
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Granbunry
Jos
Morrow
Julia A. Johnson
Santiago
California
M. E. Church
R. DB. Beavis
Christ
Dell Rapids
Resolutions of Respect For Mrs Reed in Lodge Obituary
At the regular meeting of Mutual Fellowship Lodge No 68 F R L Whitefield Illinois a committee drafted resolutions of condolence for the death of Mrs Reed wife of Brother Charles B Reed The resolutions express sympathy and sorrow and request publication and records to be sent to Brother Reed the Supreme Lodge at Knoxville and The Theory Republican.
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Mutual Fellowship Lodge
F. R. Lal
Whitefield
Brother Reed
Supreme Age
Knoxville
Thory Republican
J. McCullough
Ty. Bell
Hayward
Local man pats liver pill for wife relief
Wim C. Swayze of Bushnell reports seven months of stomach troubles for his wife. After five Bushnell doctors failed, a Liver Pill ad allegedly helped, ending with medical bills of about $40 and a claim of cure from a 2-cent box.
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Wakefield & Co
Bushnell
Wim C. Swayze
Bushnell, Rif
Dr Powell
Local notes and visits in town scene
Sunday visitors include Mille and Price shipping cattle and Horn with Edith Quinn visiting her sister Mrs Jay Gregory. Calls from Lulu Morris and Will Weather, blacksmiths late hammering, Toluca visitors Mr and Mrs Brown, Cottage Hill guest Margaret Kennedy, Dollie Bosley’s return from Friscilla, Lawyer Taylor from Hone nepin visiting McNabb families, bachelor cooks boarding with Mrs Madison. Dust storm causes chick en house damage. fire near I R line threatens Nelson home. Maurice Kubus, once in debt, reappears after bicycle loan. Teachers delayed freight to Granville Institute. road wreck delays return by hackman.
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McNabb
Mra Madison
Morris Wilson
Gertrude Mills
Normal
Wos
W. T Mills
Hormte
Oliver Mills
I. R
Nelson
Maurice Kubus
Licona
Granville Institute
Our City
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