Rail and bridge notes in Illinois and Kansas area
Rail earnings for April 1887 show growth over 1886, with discussions of Santa Fe crossing at Crow Creek and Alton track raise to let Santa Fe pass underneath. Local reports detail a 760 foot Chillicothe bridge, stone piers, and substructure contracts. A 10,000 dollar school bond vote is set for Saturday amid debt concerns. Memorial and Decoration Day services are announced with program details and volunteer roles.
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Alion
Galley
Crow Creek
la Rose
Alton
Sante Fe
E. F Humphrey
G.humphrey
Griswolds Grain
Peoria National Democrat
Chillicothe
Santa Fe
Illinois
Bruce & Barron
Vabonce
Mississippi
Des Moines
Sulletin
Board of Education
Lamb, Powers & Prescott
Lio Powers
Hke Ourself
Tom
Metamora
Sentinel
Szost
Benjamin F Hutchins
Putnam, tWom
Horace ‘i. Hutchins
Hia
Utchins
G. D Bates
Putnam Patriot
Jacob Matthews
M. E
Tina
Jacob
Cornelius Tanquary
Tell
Brake
Matthews
Whitefield
Wight
Hoskins Ijn Steuben
Hoskins
Tanquary
Young Ann
Placiitews
Cornelius
Central Park
Land Army
Kitefield Center
Townsend
Vogelsang
Sugar Grove Cemetery
Henry Cemetery
Woman's Relief Corps
Hamed
Eva Raymond
May Young
Laura Horr
Mary Morrison
Olittia Anderson
Latha Locke
Clara Helm
Beulah Wykoff
Ora York
Nannie Peyton
Annie Cutter Dora Werner
Beula
Henry July 4 Celebration Promises Grand Parade
The Henry celebration committee reports over $800 subscribed and plans a large parade with elaborate improvements and new features. Organizers EB Hutchins Julius Watercott and C A Camp lead, with J N Krenz as secretary treasurer, aiming to invite the world and stage a major anniversary event on July 4.
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Henry
Committee On Finance
EB H Hutchins
Julius Watercott
Mrj N Krenz
Illinois Citizens Urged to Prevent Disease Through Diet
A Republican item by C A. Bnow & Co lists Illinois residents and patent attorney activity with names and notices, followed by a health advisory praising diet to guard against disease. It notes over-eating harms blood and nerves and promotes Dr Jones' Red Clover Tonic as a quick cure for digestive and related ailments.
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Ilinois
Republican
C A. Bnow & Co
US Patent Office
Washington, D. C
William Arning
Quincy
Horace
Laura A. Beatty
Galesburg
Bradshaw
Greenville
Baling Press
Jonas Clark
Sterling
A. S. Collins
Sparta
Geo Ertel
Baling Pressee
sEulass
Mason City
J. I. Gribble
Macomb
C. R. Huckleberry
F W Reese
Paris
Core Harvester
A. L. Ide
Springfield
L. G. Loy
Monticello
W. A. BicNair
Elsah
Harvey J. Perry
Aurora
Jones
Post 4 G. A. R. member convalesces at home
R. and Erwin of Post 4 G. A. R. has been recovering at home from malarial fever for several days. His comrades from the post visited him daily, lifting his spirits. He plans to be present for Memorial Day carrying the silk flag and four days of notes. Samuel Hanna brought home a fine string on Tuesday.
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Grand Army Hall
Christian Church
R.&. Erwin
Samuel Hanna
Cal
Jady Aucticaneer
Scott & Son
Cummings
Soo
Bada Uid
City Council Grants Saloons Licenses for Six Months
The May 23 1887 city council meeting approved six month saloon licenses for Anton Greser A L Hupp Frank Baer Henry Yaeger Wm R Thorp J J Froeleger upon filing bonds and paying 250. The meeting listed present officials and adjourned after vote. Grand excursions to California announced with multiple dates and return options priced from 30 to 90 dollars via Union Pacific Oregon Short Line and Denver routes for trips through the Great West.
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Anton Greser
Edmond, Daniel
John
Michael Harney
A.L. Hupp
W. H. German
Roger Rowe
Frank Baer
Wm Wallace
Wm Harrington
Henry Yaeger
Bernard Yaeger
Joseph Schick
Wm R. Thorp
Hutching
Duke
Camp
C. R. Jones
E T Disasway
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Union Pacific Railway
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Oregon
Portland
Returo
Legion Pacific
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Great Yellowstone Park
Shoshone Falls
Soda Springs
Great West
Knox Princeton Illinois
Upton Pacific Railway
Design Are Dangerous and Insurance Notices Warn
A notice discusses life insurance on Wm Riel showing possible $1000 overstatement due to delayed dues. Two notices found after his injury suggest he ignored payment reminders. advocates prompt payment to protect his family. Also introduces Grace Hlaurwood taking charge of Woman's World department, replacing Miss Stephens, and outlines her literary credentials and commitment to education and social progress themes.
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Wm _ Riel
Our Home Insurance Company
Lacon Democrat
Grace
Llaurwood Haying
Woman's World Department
Miss Stephens
Harewood
Sarsaparilla and Griggs Salve Featured In Health Rhetoric
A historical note recalls a demon of impure blood in health debates and promotes Sarsaparilla as a defense. It mentions the American Agriculturist daily paper at the New York dairy show and praises Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal cure with a 25 cent price. It ends with a subscription reminder to pay The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
American Agriculurist Monthly
Married at Nennepin May 24 by Rev HM Barr
Eugene N ennepin and a partner marry at the Nennepin residence of the pravanstants with Reverend HM Barr officiating.
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Nennepin
The
Pravanstants
HM Barr
Eugene Nennepin
Obituary: Sheela Ketchum of Rantool Passes Away
Sheela Ketchum of Rantool died May 16 at age 90. Widow of 1.5 years, she was the sister of Daniel and Bidney Ketchum. Nephew of Sidney Ketchum, she is remembered for family ties and local connection to Songuations.
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Rantool
Sheela Cdunty
Sidney
Ketchum
Daniel and
Bidney Ketchum
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Porley
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California
Griggs
Powell
Magnolia
Nore
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Briendh
Artesian Sample Room
A. I. Hupp
R. Fest
Pork Row
Artediws Vitel
Hpney
Illizorg
Reopeattally
L. Hupp
WE Bates
Grand Duke of
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Wild Eyes Oxford
Kirklevington Oxford
Lord Clarence
Amany
Chestrat's
Auto
Sparks & Locke
Concord
Druggtata
ELY Brothers
Owego
Nemes
Highweys
R.A. Waters
Kon McNeal
P. W. Wikoff
Gould
Hutchins & Moodey
Sroes
Parasals
Hutchins & Lincoln
Elgin
Wee Tre
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Elgin Co
Hutchings & Lincoln
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