Canal commissioners voyage inspection up the Illinois River
The Board of Canal Commissioners left Chicago at 8 a.m. aboard the Btr Gate to inspect canals and river points. They traveled via the river and canal, stopping at various points such as Bl DE and Coparas Oreekk, with a party including general superintendent Lion Mepon and other canal officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Canal
Chicago
Btr
Gatel
Henry
Oreekk
Lion Mepon Rid
W.sackett
H. O. Ailton
X. Woerling
Ottawa
Yarde
Iliam
Lockport
Galesburg Welcomes WM Lineis GAR Encampment Return
The WMlineis GAR department encampment in Galesburg last week drew one of the state’s largest gatherings. Citizens decorated the city to honor the blue-clad veterans. Lombard University gym corner stone laid Tuesday. parade Wednesday. encampment business Thursday. A L Schimpt of Peoria elected Department Commander. reception Thursday evening by Bryner post with Commander Howard Young and J R Newman present. The event left a lasting positive impression on all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmlineis Gar
Galesburg
Lombard University Gymdiasium
Peoria Editorial Praises Republican Judicial Ticket
Editorials from Peoria and nearby papers commend the Republican slate for the Tenth Judicial district. They highlight candidates Paterbaugh Starr and Potter as well qualified for circuit benches and note their strong local ties. The pieces argue the party can secure a solid majority with such nominees and stress the need for capable judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria Transcript
Tenth Judicial District
Puterbaugh
Potter
Starr
Fred
S. Potter
Poller
Paterbaugh
Tia Ploitsant
Illinois Adopts Animal Running at Large Act of 1895
The act declares it unlawful for horses cattle sheep goats swine or geese to run at large in Illinois. Owners may be fined two to ten dollars per offense and higher fines apply for repeat violations. A county pound system is set up with poundmasters, fixed fees, and annual elections. The act enforces penalties and repeals prior related laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timois
Illnois
General Assembly
Exch
Commissioners of Highways
Ranning
Art Exhibit Showcases Local Artists at Fair-store
The Fair-store hosts J. M. Powers and local painters displaying brush and pencil works. Mrs John Kling, Mrs D. McLeish, Henry Raggles, I. M. Forbes, Maud Camery and others present watercolors, pastels, oils, and sketches. Photos by O. B. Abbott and taxidermy by Obas Perdew add variety. A Parthenia scene and Mount Vesuvius study highlight the diverse display in the city show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Powers
John Kling
Bhe
Parthenia
Ingomar
Caddie Heath
Arkansas
Vermilion River
LM. Forbes
M. Forbes
Lou Burke
Edns Haddon
Maud Camery
Sparling
Mt Vesuvius
O. B. Abbott
Obas Perdew
Elso
Henry Angeles
Local Talent Display at Fair Store Inaugurated by Mr Powers
A fine collection of art is shown at the Fair Store with a plen did display. Local talent is highlighted as Mr Powers inaugurates an impressive display of good work in producing the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
May Wedding at St Joseph's Church in Seneca
A May wedding at St Joseph's Church featured John Lawshea of Seneca and Miss Anna Bickerman as they exchanged vows in a ceremony led by Rev Fr Finn. The couple, both described as steady and promising, planned to settle in Seneca after a two week trip to Seward and then to their home in Seneca.
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St “‘Joseph's Oharch
Miss Weis
John’ N
Lawshea
Seneca
Fir Finn
Alown
Alderman
Theodore’ Bickerman
Seneos
Seward
Neb
Lawshen
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted As Scientific Discovery
Dillard's Snow Liniment claims a unique composition and superior penetrating action compared with other liniments. It is advertised to cure rheumatism neuralgia sprains bruises wounds cuts sciatic and inflammatory rheumatism burns scalds contracted muscles stiff joints old sores and paralysis. Sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard's
Ballard
Powell
Shirt Dilemma Leads to Bold Morning Thief Tale
A L Gilpin, Henry quill-driver for the Marshall County Democrat, narrates a comic misfortune about a single shirt. His wife’s trip to Minoak left him to wash and dry it overnight. He peeks at daybreak, finds the shirt still damp and discovers a thief took it in broad daylight, sparking his vexed hope the collar might cut the thief’s throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.‘L. Gilpin
Marshall County Democrat
Minoak
Ludwig
Ludi
Villian
Mr and Mrs McDonough Visit Kewanee For Health Benefit
Mr and Mrs Robert McDonough traveled by train to Kewanee for a two week visit and a hoped for healthy rest. Mrs McDonough convalesces from a serious illness and seeks improvement from the change of scene. Mr Perry accompanied them to Peoria. An advertisement notes Hye Cream Flour priced at 1.26 per sack claiming superior baking results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McDonough
Kewanee
River conditions and boat news stir Peoria area
The Illinois River water dips rapidly while dam and lock updates draw attention from Henry to Peoria. Fishermen, boats, and a fine yacht named Glad Tidings ply the river as local residents enjoy moonlight outings, bass, croppies, and emerging spring scenery.
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Patrick Slavic
Mad Lake
Peoria
Pedria
Lemen Bros Aircas
Henry
Drainuege-Canal
Illinois Valley
Illinois
Nashville, Tenn
Gazel
Lockport
State Board of Commissioners
Illinois River
Jacob Balloway
Piton
Tuesay
LaSalle
Jaser
Sreganse
Death of Rollin M Topping at age 29 in Waverly
Rollin M Topping, once a printer and newspaper publisher, died April 29 after a winter of illness. He lived in Bears and later in Dakota, left a widow and two children, and was interred in Minneapolis. He held 3200 policies in two fraternal orders and was a silver Democrat and Catholic.
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Heath
Waverly
Minn
Rollin
M. Topping
Bears
Dakota
Waverly Tribune
Rollid
Minneapolis
Catholic Church
Wonona
David Adams
Thinker
South Dakota
Parnicion
Rollin D
Topping
Henry
Real Estate Transfers and Educational Discussion Highlight May Cosmopolitan
Property dealings include Franchimont-Serralé to Linton and Kate B Franchimont in Wenona, Alice A Webber to Robt A Kelley in Saratoga, Otto Sanwald to Duke Bros, and Geo W Snell on La Prairie. Also Eliz McLaughlin named administrator. A Cosmopolitan Magazine May issue features a landmark discussion on education with President Gilman of Johns Hopkins, Yale's Dwight, Cornell's Schurman, Bishop Potter, and Prof Peck among contributors.
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Franchimont-Serralé
Linton
Kate B
Timbras Seward
Snell
la Prairie
Dow
Cosmopolitan
Gilman
John Hopkins
Dwight
Yale
Schurman
Cornell
Morton
Potter
Peck
Columbia
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised By Shreveport Druggist
Aug J Bogel of Shreveport Louisiana declares Dr King’s New Discovery cures his cough and is the best seller. J F Campbell of Safford Arizona also endorses it as sure for consumption coughs and colds and not just an experiment after a quarter century of use. Free trial bottles available at Dr Powell’s. The piece also notes a social anecdote about a Henry matron and a husband contract regarding evening dressing time and eight minutes twenty nine seconds as a record.
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D. L. Durham
Waldrdn
Kankakee
Illinois River
Waldron
Marino
Peoria
York
Peoris
Solomon York
Jengray Ben Y Marino
Itallian
Oll Can
Mra-York
J. Bogel
Shreveport
Dr King
J. F. Campbell
Safford
Ariz
Ita
Henry
Rock Island Playing Cards Offer at Low Price
Rock Island playing cards offered at 9 cents per pack for five or more, with express prepaid shipping. single packs require 12 cents postage. Address Jo an Sebastian G P A Chicago. Also a Kansas widow writes about moving back to a farm near Winfield and mourning her husband with affection and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Yaland
Rock Island
Express
Joan Sebastian
G.P. A
Chicago
Allen's Foot Ease advertised as foot cure and comfort
The notice promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder claiming it cures painful feet and bunions, relieves tight shoes, prevents sweating and calluses, and offers a trial package. It lists 25 cents by mail and agents worldwide, with address for Allen Olmstead of LeRoy New York. D W Danley and wife visit Putnam and Henry, hosted by Mrs Hindmarsh, noted for community service. A business guide book is recommended for patrons with a sample available.
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Allen
Shoa
D. W. Danley
Hennepin
Putnam and Henry
Kineoscope Exhibition Tied to 1870s Local Works
The Kineoscope exhibition drew fair attention as Mr Knott, manager of Henry rating and photo gallery, worked during the 1870 1 period on local infrastructure including the lock dam and bridge at this point.
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Knott
Henry
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