Grand Army Reunion Parade and Rail Route Reflections
The Chicago Grand Army reunion drew vast crowds with a seven mile military parade featuring Governor’s Guards and Myers Cadets, while rail competition offered cheaper round trips via the Alton and Denver routes boosting business travel from Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Lacon
Sparland
Denver Express
Dwight
Henry
Alton Road
Gilman Road
Springfield
Grand Army of the
Clawn
Thureday
Rourc
Aida
Subalterns
Governor's Guards
Myers Cadets
Toledo
Hooker
Lookout Mountain
Sherman
Exposition
Gans
Sibley
Phil
Sheridan
Kilpatrick
Gov
Haftranft
Moore Cadets
Washington
Father Grant
Palmer
Grand Pacific
Beveridge
Harlow
Ridgeway
Sheridan Kilpatrick
Henderson
Hurlbut
Smith
Board of Trade
Metcur Lane
Runnels
Whitey
A. V. Hutchins
Jolet
Beveridge Speech at Chicago Reunion Pleads Reconciliation
Governor Beveridge gave a reception address at the army reunion in Chicago praising magnanimity and urging ex war supporters to accept the postwar peace. The piece notes the Confederate soldier’s deeds and the call to end war era animosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Ee Sleyngos
Gallanizy
Regular river traffic ferries excursion boats and towboats
The Grey Eagle runs regular excursions from Peoria to St Louis with planned Saturday trips and fair weather parties. Regular lines include Favetta and Lady Lee with Henry on alternate days, the Fayette on Saturdays, and multiple cargo movements involving St Louis bound hay, corn, stone, cement, and lumber. Wrecks and towboats such as Beaver and Dictator appear amid a busy schedule of river trade and Christian society fundraising events in Peoria.
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Grey Eagle
Poruto Peoria
Favatta
Lady Lee
Peoria
St. Louis
Henry
Fayette
A. & JO. Hoagland
C. A. Stone & Co
Fayettn
Peorla
Caffern
Christian Society of
Eva
Norway
J. Menard
Tom Stevens
Johnson
Arabia
Eclipse
Joliot
Southern Belle
Chicago
Riday
Tom Stavens
May Flower
Oak Loaf
Excelsior
F. T. Sherman
Atone
Moll Dorsey
Coppolas
Creek
Jack Robertson
J. D. Leonard
Pakin
Shina
Light
Dictator
Belle of
Alexander
Waterloo
Hercules
Chillicothe
Illidore
Atlantic
Esaux
Biohawk
Belle
F. J. Menard
LaSalle
Tori
Stavone
Harriet
Traveler
Fleet National Coal
Jolot Prison
Hondry
Toni. Stevens
Kelfance
Johnson No
Close of School Draws Praise for Pupils and Teachers
Henry public schools closed on Friday with examinations. Parents attended the closing exercises and praised the progress of their children and the teachers. Officials note efficient work, consistent service, and thorough, persistent effort despite limited recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Theda
Prize Awarded for Studious Girl in School Exhibition
Miss Donnie Hartley, an 11 year old Irish student, won a prize in Miss Mary Boice s room after rising from behind her class to reach the level by term end. The event featured a special exhibition by Miss Fannie Bolde s scholars with dialogues and recitations for a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Boice
Donnie Hartley
Fannie Bolde
Miss Mary
Aliss Boice
Parley
B. A. Crist
J. H. Jones
Neighborhood News in BPARLAND and Nearby Tales
Local notes recount visitors and comings goings in BPARLAND Akron and LaHarpe, including John Fisher from Akron and the Castorjino family returning home. Partnership news between Vandevere and Kavanaugh hints at butter and egg sales, with Waugh's store as a landmark. Improvements at Hopka’s front, Hutchins’ lumber trade, and frontispieces shown by T E Ganon reflect daily town life. The piece notes a liquor-law mood, calls for a billiards referendum, and mentions a completed hearse by A D Baughman with travel mentions for editors and carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fisher
Akron
T. E. Gapen
Castorjino
George Riddin
LaHarpe
C.P
Hopka
Hutchins
T. E. Ganon
Bacchus
Oren Houtty
Fannie Booth
J.D. Woodward
Henry Republican
G. W. Zimmerman
Board of Trustees
A. d. Baughman
Joseph Placher
Putnam
Magnolia village school closes with five graduates
The Magnolia village school held its closing exercises yesterday with five students graduating. The program included prayers, anthems, orations by J Casper Gurnen Edward K Hannum and Ella Morrillo, essays by Helen Tyffe Ella Burt and others, songs and duets, and diplomas awarded at the end.
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Magnolia
Magnolia Village
J. Casper Gurnen
Easay
Helen A. Tyffe
Quartette
Edward Kt. Hannum
Ella JL. Morrillo
Ella Burt
Walter Winship Kills Rattlesnake With 15 Rattles
Walter Winship, son of James Winship, recently killed a rattlesnake regarded as an old settler. The reptile reportedly bore 15 rattles, marking a notable local encounter.
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Snaochwine
Walter Winship
James Winship
Princeton hosts two day church assembly and lectures
The Ottawa Baptist association begins a two day event in Princeton May 26 with Rev Dr Tiffany of Chicago lecturing on George Washington. The United States Methodist Protestant general conference met in Princeton with opening address from Dr Maktro Joel and remarks from notable clergy including Rev Springer and editor Alexander Clark.
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Ottawa Baptist Association
Princeton
Anaston
Tiffany
Chicago
George Washington
Henry Hu
Methodist Protestant ‘General Conference
United States
Maktro Joel Tokt
Advanceline
Ima Ite
Springer
Gancaville
Ohio
Western Recorder
Alexander Clark
Te Methodist Recorder
D. da
H. Colhouer
Pittsburg
Pagenan Isms
Rey
J. Kou
Wesnla
Janthropiat
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George Burt, JR
Lodge Teesolutions
A. M
Henry Lodge
Odd Fellows
I. O
W—Marshalll Godge
Lougeroom
Marshall Encampment
Fred
Potter
Orr
Edwin T. Disorway
Dlaga Insurance
Otho Sx
R. HO Waterfall
Ustice
Peacfe
C M. Baker
C & W Everett's Drugstere
Heardeave
Bfr
John Klino
Richard Street
W H Jones
Stegulstor
Orra
Sharles Davis
Uc Square
J. C. Kalb
Cal
W D. Nobleson
Wirt Street
BC Taber
Puskell House
Kozhlev
Handel Szu
Geo. Motter
E. H Nock
Ite
J. S. Burt
Paskell
Edwards Sereat
Bnn
Geof Paskell
Toschars
Ysolt Meanth
Bup
News Dealer
George Schafer
Brbwer
Edwards Birret, Henry, Ili
Confectioneriea
Cigars
John Kline
Brussels
John Kiine
Unicago
Arpets
Em & Arr
G. A, BR
Roe Union
Mexico
Frac
Home of the Brave
River News
Neighborhood News
Bparland
Bureau County
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