Consolidation Bills Signed and Memorial Day Plans
The governor signed a bill consolidating New York Brooklyn and nearby cities. The United States is now the world’s second largest city with 8 000 000 residents. Memorial Day observances are being arranged with flowers for graves and private lots. The Board of Education met with all members present. Prof Wallace will return as principal at 1100 and eight staff changes were noted including Miss Talbert staying and Miss Lou Smith resigning for Putnam County. Ella Worley declined higher work and study plans. O A Parmelee named second assistant at 45 monthly. Madison Durley to conduct the school census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
United States
Board of Education
Wallace
Talbert
Lou Smith
Putnam County
Ella Worley
O. A. Parmelee
Madison Durley
the Times
Times
John M. Palmer
U. S
Mr Palmer
Haines
Senate
Chicago
Tammany
Altgeld
Republican
Examination Notice for State Scholarship at University of Illinois
The notice announces an 1896 scholarship exam under the 30th General Assembly in Illinois. It will be held at the office in Lacon on Friday and Saturday June 6 and 7, starting 8:30 am, open to girls and boys at least 16 years old, to determine eligibility for the year 1896. M. M. Malllary, Co Supt of Schools Marshall Goz
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paors
General Assembly
University of Illinois
Lacon Ui
M. M
Malllary
Bupt. of Sords
Marshall Goz
George Heller
Marshall
Illinois
Marshall County
Ilinois
Lacon
Henry Watehcott
Elizabeth Heller
Ted Thia
Henry Wate Hoout
Brecutor
Fragmented OCR Letter on a Times Quibble Over Syllables
A noisy letter cites a Times error about a syllable in the phrase about a young ladies Sodality show. The writer critiques misprinting and accuses the Times of inconsistency and impropriety in word formation and football aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Young Ladies Sodality
the Times
Times
Historis
Times attack on parties and reform failures
A reader rebuts The Times over its partisan critique centering on reform, revenue bills, and allegations of democratic infallibility. The writer argues both parties share fault, cites historic figures, Tammany, Altgeld, and calls for accountability while promoting the store’s Tan Shoes with fixed low prices.
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Ocannah Jones
Destructive Local Wind and Storm Strikes Henry and Surrounding Towns
A powerful southwest storm swept through Henry and Magnolia Township Saturday evening. Trees uprooted, chimneys blown, houses unroofed, and fences toppled. one house shifted from its foundation while a windmill and telegraph lines were damaged. No lives lost but property damage wideley reported across farms and the depot area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Oelt
George Fritz
John Ford
Robert Hunter
Geo Hall
Ed Hillabrand
Becker
James Shields
Abel Stapp
A. V. Goltra
Townsend
H. J. Adams
Thomas Vogelsang
Starm
Rex
Gatorman
Peru
Blood Place
J. M. Powers
Joseph Greenlee
Alfred Judd
Magnolia Township
Mason Wilson
Abel Mills
Adam Matern
Storm Wrecks Homes and Towers in Judd Neighborhood
Reported damage from a violent storm includes partially roofless houses, a 75 foot wind-torn tower near Mt Palatin and Frank Powell’s tower blown down. No extensive Floridian reports yet as winds and rain caused widespread damage across Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nis
Éhintneys
Mt Palatin
Frank Powell
Wwe
Andy
Judd Neigh’borhood
Ithro’ Tinois
Reavy Dor an Wedding in St Josephs Church
Tuesay morning at St Josephs church George P Reavy son of Anton Reavy of across the river and Bridgie E Doran were married. Edward Reavy brother of the groom and Katie Harney were attendants. The ceremony was pronounced with remarks on the sacredness of marriage. The couple will reside in Davenport and begin married life under promising circumstances.
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Reavy-Doran
St Joseph’s Church
George P. Reavy
Anton- Reavy
E. Doran
Edward Reavy
Katie. Harney
Reavy
Davenport
Keavy
Hfe
Hawkeye
New York Life Pays Disston Policy In Full
Executors of Hamilton Disston announce receipt of 138 832.20 from the New York Life Insurance Co in full payment of the insur ance held by the late Disston. The letter praises the company for large loans during the 1893 panic and notes Disston held policies with them and others totaling over a million dollars.
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Hamilton
Disston
New York Life Insurance Company
Hue Pyadenos
Dinston
John Roberts
Edmund F. Steck
New York Life
Henry
W. M. Pine
Tiskilwe, Ill
Marshall County
Memorial Sunday Services At New Opera Hall
Memorial Sunday observances set for May 24 at 11 a m in New Opera Hall under the Blockett Mountain post No 6 G A R. The post members will assemble at 10 o'clock for a procession to the hall with reserved seats. Program includes singing, orders from Department Headquarters, Scripture readings, invocation, memorial sermon, and benediction. A park service and cemetery decorations are planned later.
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Nolen
New Opera Hall
Blockett Mountain-post,No
Union
Rider G. Halleck Rowe
J. 8
Burt
Elder Rowe
Christain
David McLeish
J. B.evans
Hitler Rowe
Fr Finn
G.A. R. Post
High School Room Event Promises Music and Readings
A literary and musical entertainment is planned for tomorrow evening in the High School room. Miss Wierman the elocutionist will perform with a program including readings, piano duets, vocal solos, and an orchestra piece. Proceeds go to the Grammar School organ fund. Admission is charged. Also notes a Chamberlain’s Pain Balm testimonial and a piano builder’s visit to Henry and La Salle.
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Ion
Grammar School Organ Fund
Wiermans
T. J. Jones
Kellogr
Papa
Dr. Jones
W. S. Wallace
Mateer
Reading
the Dandy
Miss Wierman
Little Boy Blue
Werner-Boubons
Mre-P_ Llano
Weiner
L Jones
Ma'moiselle
Two Marriages Mark May Celebrations in Various Cities
George P. Reavy of Davenport Iowa wed Bridgiee Doran daughter of the late P Doran of Saratoga township at St Josephs church in this city on May 19. Anna J daughter of Geo Merdino formerly of Henry married at Vancouver Washington on May 11 at the bride’s parents home conducted by Carriel.
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Astoria
Moore
St Joseph's Church
Rey F. Finn
George P. Reavy
Davenport
Iowa
Brhidgiee
Doran
P. Doran
Saratoga Township
Vancouver's
Wash
Or Carriel
Fred H. Moore
Oregon
Anna J
Geo. Merdino
Henry
Henry Markets corn shelled oats and provisions
Market note listing commodities with mixed oats and provisions. Wheat and flour prices noted along with lard potatoes eggs and live hogs.
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HENRY
Sea
Dr Payne Earns Praise From Henry Sufferer
Mrs Greenlee of Henry, long plagued by catarrh and neuralgia, credited Dr Payne with major relief after his visit to Marshall county. She reports reduced medicine use, stopped ear noises, improved sleep and appetite, and nearing full recovery. Her case illustrates the doctor’s success with his advanced methods.
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Peoria
J. Greenlee
Henry
Payne
Peyne
Paskell House
Marshall—county
Greenlee
Testimonial for Dr Arthur L Payne Eye Surgery
Local reader commends Dr Arthur L Payne for treating Lena’s cross eye without pain or anesthesia. The child’s eye is now straight and she wears no glasses or eye patch. The writer, OC P Has Harrisons Sparland May 17, praises Payne as a skilled surgeon and physician.
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Arthur L. Payne
Lena
OC. P
Hasriron
Sparland
Deaf Boy Regains Hearing After Dr Payne Operation
In Sparland, Andrew Saville, deaf since birth, reportedly heard spoken words after a procedure by Dr Payne at Thomas House. The boy quickly repeated words, prompting his father Charida Saville to express hope he will master speech and sounds within months.
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Andrew Saville
Sparlan
Payne
Thomas House
Mor Hendrew Saville
Charida Saville
Yo Saville
Nolaes
Referred Cases Treated by Dr Payne in Past Three Months
Dr Payne notes several patients treated for deafness catarrh and related conditions including Lulu Tackett Wappello Anna Gruso Atlanta Maude EEE Lincoln and others. The text claims cures and restored hearing with emphasis on successful outcomes over a three month period.
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Lulu Tackett
Wappello
A. G. Anderean
Afoss Ave
G. Bob
7Th Ave
Peoria
Tarrh
Anna Gruso
Atlanta
Lil
Yohleigh
Lower Jefferson
R. K. Merchant
Cramer
Maude Eee Lincoln
Gweat
Keara
Arthur Biljah Moyers
Lincoln
Diseases of the Eye Names and Places in Illinois and Lincoln
A list of individuals across Illinois cites eye disease treatment and cross eye conditions. Names include Timothy dicNamara Lincoln Annie Quinlan Peoria Grace Engstrom Peoria Annie Moran Peoria and many others in Peoria Lincoln Sterling Clinton Mt. Pulaski LeLean Natrona Emden. The fragment ends with a garbled line about treatment and related terms.
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Timothy dicNamara
Lincoln
Cross Straightened
Ick Hopp
Cross
Annie Quinlan
Peoria
Cross Eyes
Grace Engstrom
Peo Ened
Annie Moran
Orleans Ave
Mre
John Colgan
Rimwood
Ill
Mra
Wm. O. Franklin
N. Adams
Ida Herold
4Th Street
Lydia Thielbar
7Th Street
Peoris
Maura
Wm. Sheets
Emden
Sarah Beaver
Miytie Duff
Bertha, Aroy
Sterling
Frannie M. Brooke
Clinton
Heinrich Otte
Chas. Bionesifor
LeLean
Ella Lincoln
Mt. Pulaski
Albert E. Esly
Mt. Pulassi
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SECA
BR. L. Lamson
Fairmount
Myalater
Chamberlain
Powell
J. R. Getzinger
Minneapolis, Minn
Phineas HM
Janney
Oraity
H. J. Bell
Henry, III
H. i. Bell
Paeras
Fastemoo
Richard St
John &. Smith
Tim Woods
Mayitt L. R. Kinnear
Arthur. Payne
Mod
Y. M. CA
Peon
Will
Paskell Houg
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