Fatal Fire Tragedy at Bell Home Claims Little Vera Bell
A child accident in a South Wirt Street home ends in fatal burns after Vera Bell, four, lights flames with matches. Neighbors and family mourn as a swift rescue attempt fails and a funeral follows with prayers and hymns.
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Our City
Charles Bell
South Wirt Street
Bell
Christoper Sawyer
Ropewell
Vera Bell
Ilias Herr
Betheran
Altho
A. K. ‘Tullis
Jesus
Rike Castin
Susie
Pearl Thomp
Jessie Daniela
Mamie Kraus
Inquest Held Over Vera Belvedere Fire Death
Acting coroner H I Kirchman J P presided Saturday over an inquest into Vera Belvedere's death. Jurors B Yaeger Edward Myers James Chambers G W W Warren John Tomascon and Harley Guyre heard testimony from the mother Mrs Charles Bell Elias Herr and Dr Sivem. The jury returned a verdict that Vera Belvedere died from a fire that was set to her clothing accidentally.
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H. I. Kirchman
J. P
B. Yaeger
Edward Myers
James Chambers
G. W W. Warren
John ‘Fomascon
Harley Guyre
Charles Bell
Elias Herr
Sivem
First steps in human progress discussed by Dr DuFour
The Chautauquans heard Dr DuFour discuss the Stone Age and early metal use. Visuals of primitive tools and battle axes illustrated the talk, highlighting how ancient peoples fashioned stone implements and weapons.
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DuFour
Lear
Public Library Exhibition Promises Art Talk Night
Henry residents are urged to support the noble public library through a raised funds exhibition. The proceeds fund acquisitions as the library, run by local women, seeks to expand from 800 volumes to meet growing demand. A benefit lecture by a donor artist, May 21 at the Presbyterian church, with stereopticon views.
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Henry
Carnagie
Presbyterian Church
May Festival Recital Delights Local Audience
Miss Kellogg and her piano pupils presented a well attended May Festival recital. Forty seven students studied, with both vocal and piano numbers, eight girls performing a Maypole song and drill under Emily Fawcett. Allen Williams and Thomas Andrews played piano while Lee Lincoln managed stage craft. The setting featured white bunting palms and lilac bouquets, with the piano provided by Hacker & Son. Miss Kellogg is praised as an excellent teacher with thorough training and success.
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Remena Hyart
Henry Pee
Zella Keldove
Miss Kellogg
Allen Williams
Thomas Andrews
Lee Lincoln
Emily Fawcett
Relief in Six Hours by New Greer Kidney Cure
Advert describes a South American Kidney Cure that promises relief from kidney and bladder ailments within six hours. Claims rapid action for both genders, including relief of water retention and back pain. Product sold by JF Powell and named dealers.
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Powell
Railroad right of way moves Henry toward new line
Indications for a Henry Magnolia railroad through Henry are favorable. Judge Martin and engineers met with Mayor Humphrey and council members, proposing a right of way through city alleys. A committee will survey owner land for purchase while hopes rise trains run westward within eight months.
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Henry
Magnolia
Martin
Topeka
Humphrey and
Moshell
Humphrey
R. It. Co
Biekerman, Camp and Green
R. R
Henry West
Marshall County Medical Society Holds Semi Annual Meet
The Marshall County Medical Society met in Lacon for its regular semi annual gathering on Tuesday afternoon with Drs Jones Torrest Swem and Duen present from towns. Papers on medical topics were presented and discussed by all members. The aged Dr Robt Boal of Lacon attended and participated in discussions. A rule was adopted to admit county physicians who advertise to practice any dogma or medicine. Dr Hendrick of Henry was chosen as delegate to the State Society meeting at Quincy on May 20. The next meeting is scheduled for Lacon on Oct 14.
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Germany
Russia
Goethe
Mia Geo -Helperr
Varna
Sid Fyre Oper House
Ns. J. Richardson
Boya
Alfred R. Wright
H.hiclso
Grace Broaddus
Ed Ward Wasmuth
Florence— Little
Alfred Wright
Nell Rogers
Arthur Skinner
Heng Kit
Lewis Whetzel
Peter Era
Alfred“ Wright
Ike
Moses
Agaln
James MM. Pace
MeJonough County
Michael Dennehe
Pilgrim Fathers
Scarborough
Ke, T. Pritchard
Sarah Lilly
Nira G. Hickman
Quincy
Nicholas
Ald
Christian Emret
Mis Barkow
Pathe—Christian Church
Campbell
Lillian Powers
The-Plains-of-Peace
Presbyterian Church
Rol. Campbell
Presbyterian Sunday School
Sterling
Epworth League
M. 3
Benide
Henry
Alster City
Presbyterian
M. Is
League
Ayling
Galva
Alo T
Kewanee
Gulva
R. L. Campbell
Magnolia
Owighton
M. E
R. Go. Campbell
Powers
Aumber
Christ
Thiele
Galesburg
New Church House of Worship
Landenberger
Swedenborg
H. W. Thiele
Chhildren
New Church Society
Phebe Wall
Mra C. Bidwell
Treasury
Unnion
Botser Heler
Mra. A. Bidwell
Maria L. Davis
Maude Tabor
George Burt
QO. H. Tyler
J.H. Williams
Polly Davin
J.§. Saul
Illinois Association
ST Joan’s Cilurcil
Elizabeth A. Payne
St Luke’s
Tayste
Pierge-Enott
E Street
Wyoming
Ian Body
Elloge
Co. A
Camp‘bell
Misa Mittany Locke
Esus
Hese
Boys and
Marshall County Medica
Ety
Lacon
Hendrick
Lacon On
Stand Like a Stone Wall Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad
Advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve for eczema and skin ailments. It markets cures for ulcers fever sores salt rheum and bruises with 25 cents at Dr Powell in Marlon. The text notes an upcoming district society meeting next Sunday and a two day meeting in the GU E society.
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Powell
Marlon
Gocke
Escavier
GU. E
Hay
Fitch's Laundry Service Offers Dyeing and Cleaning
Well done laundry and cleaning service by Fitch's Laundry with Schaefer agent. They call for and deliver laundry to any part of the city by telephone number 129.
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Fitch
Schaefer
Malaria Germs Plague Virginia Marshes Cured by Electric Bitter
A stray ad text claims Virginia marshes breed malaria and describe symptoms like chills and aches. It touts Electric Bitter as a guaranteed cure for malarial troubles and typhoid prevention, citing John Charleston of Byeeville, Ohio, and promoting a 217 Triple remedy for 50 cents at Dr Powell's City drug store.
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H. R. Phelps
Plymouth
Oklahoma
Dr Powell
Virginia
John Charleston
Byeeville, O
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