Henry postmaster Kilne chosen for four years
The Henry post office will have John Kilne as postmaster for the next four years after strong Republican support and an early filed petition. Edward Mummell was Kilne’s only challenger, with Kilne praised for prompt reports and strict business methods as he assumes duties. Prof P K Cross named Morris Lil school superintendent, praised for leadership at Henry schools and for advancing local education. The Spanish Cape Verde fleet note ends with a playful line about their visibility.
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Islip
Daily Press
John “Kline
Henry
Edward ‘Mummell
Myr Kline
R.’O. McWilliams
Tse
Postoffice Department-Com
Iline
Uncle Sam
Postmaster Kilne
P. K. Oross
Morris
Lil
Cross
Plano
Oroas
P. K. Cross
Stever
Guy W. Williams
Berlin
McDonnell
Chopin
G. W. Williams
Moszcowskie
Liszt
Williams
Springfield trip hindered by rain and homefront aid
A party headed for Springfield last Sunday canceled due to heavy rain. Residents organized relief for Camp Tanner troops sending food and clothing to Henry Company at Camp Tanner. Captain Fort praised for care, and Archie Lytle, new recruit, joined the Seventh Regiment en route to Springfield. Nearby towns faced a lost child scare but recovered the youngster safely. John Schnieder, a former businessman, died at 38 after illness. Monthly horse sale set for May 28 at Henry with goods from Henry merchants and an auction.
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Springfield
Charles Bromley
Max Lytle
Frank ‘Dennis
Marshall County
Osmo Tarmer
Ken McNeal
Agnes Dennis
Peresd
Boya
Frank Dennis
Henry
Illinois
Chickamaugaa
Ilinois
Captain Fort
Senator Fort
Archie Lytle
Chicago
Seventh’ Regiment
Tanner
Bwitt & Co
Archie
Lytle
Charles Stowe
Lawn’ Ridge
Chester Bidwell
Towle
John Sohneider
Daniel
Antioch
Clook-Atine
Sateday
Ray Lytle
Swift & Co. Packers
Bt Joseph
Caldwell
Henry mill revival hopes fuel local visit
John Kline notes Andy Stibgen’s return to Henry to revive the old flour mill once run by his family. The plan aims to restart wheel progress and boost local wheat farming by creating a home market. Nearby, residents enjoy Central Park improvements while new park enforcement begins.
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Andy Stibgen
Henry
Been
Lacon
Chasen
Andy
Bod
H. H. Leech
Hennepin
Camp House
Sarah
Republi
Pea
Eve
Central Park
Hennepin High School
Henry High
Smith-Dennis
udith—Harris
Ray Anderson
Beulah Young
Wayne Hupp
Rankin Forbes
Cannah Jones
Sparland
L. H. Collins
Henry Station
Maley-of-Utica
Condit
John Whitney
Gibson
Springfield
Mass
John L.jones
Pearis
Gladden
Canneh Jones
Becker’s
Mary A Jeffres Dies in Decatur at Gracewood Burial
Mrs Mary A Jeffres died at her Decatur home May 11 1899 at 430 pm Funeral at Grace M D church the same day at 230 pm with choir and clergy leading prayers scripture readings and an obituary. She was an active church member cared for during illness by husband and relatives. She was buried at Gracewood cemetery with flowers from loved ones.
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Mary A. Jeffres
Decatur
Grace M.D
Conklin
Marie Williams
W. L. Shellabarger
Milton Johnson, Jr
Danley
EB. B. Randle
W. F. Gilmore
Hattie Ward
F.S. Becker
O. M. Wasmath
Gracewood Cemetery
River Steamer Excursions and Cargo Movements Noted
The River scene reports rapid water rise from recent rains and freight movement on the City of Peoria. The City of Peoria offers May excursions from Henry, Lacon, and Chillicothe with a ball game and attractions, while the navy names a Peoria scouting boat for Cuban coast duties. Freight includes 160 hogs, 62 cases eggs, 100 boxes cheese. grain shipments to Chicago continue.
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Peoria
Kinnear
York
Nicholson:& Co
Chicago
Henry Station
Henry
Str
Forrast, Wood & Halblieb
Fort Henry
Williams
Buioxi
New Orleans
New Orleans Packet Co
St Louis
Eagla Packet Co
Pearis
Pearia
Lacon
Chillicothe
Atr
City of
Fenzy
Quincy
Illinois
Illinois River
Bay
Proclamation on Cleanliness by Mayor Paskell May 1898
City ordinance notice requires all property owners to clean and sanitize their premises and adjoining alleys in preparation for inspection by the Board of Health. John R. Paskell, Mayor, May 19, 1898.
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Henry
Board of Health
John R. Paskell
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