Montana stockman Cartwright optimistic on prosperity
An item from Spokane quotes C B Cartwright of Townsend Montana praising state prospects. He notes good moisture and cattle rebuilding after winter shortages, describes his career from Sparland Illinois to a ranch in Montana, and cites Horace Greeley to urge western growth.
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Jesse Reinbeck
Whitefield
C. B. Cartwright
Spokane
Wash
Townsend
Mont
Montana
Cartwright
Victoria
Curt
Sparland
Old Mares Hall County
Illinois
Horace Greeley
Keep Your Health To Work Hard
Advert says everyone should stay in good physical condition to provide for family. Constipation biliousness and indigestion hinder work. Take a package of Chamberlain's Tablets and follow directions to feel better and be able to do a full day’s work.
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Chamberlain
Reunion at Senachwine Lake Picnic Honors Mrs. Overholt
Relatives and old friends gathered at Senachwine Lake on a rainy Saturday for a picnic in honor of Mrs. Charles Overholt. Attendees from the Sparling, Wheeler, Wood and Stephens families joined meals at Mary Wheeler’s home and later explored cottages and the lake. Mrs. Overholt and Mrs. Sparling joined a boat ride, and several photos captured the event before Mrs. Wheeler and Mrs. Overholt boarded the evening train to Peoria and Freenfield Iowa respectively.
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Lake
Charles Overholt
Charlotte Sparling
Mary Stephens
Putnam
Carrie Sparling
Pet Bagley
Bert Sparling
Mary
Edna Wheeler
Mary Wheeler
Overholt
Charles Wood
Undercliff
George Wheeler
Frank Wood
Mrs. Overholt
Peoria
Noted Aurora educator and author Mrs Alice Eymann dies
Mrs. Alice L. Eymann a longtime east side Aurora teacher and children's author died at 204 South Fourth street following pernicious anemia. Born January 14 1864 near Varna Illinois she was a widow of John Eymann survived by Willard King and sisters Laura and Blanche. Funeral at home Saturday 2 30 pm, burial at Henry cemetery conducted by Rev Dusenberry.
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Aurora Beacon-News
Alice L. Eymann
East Side
South Fourth Street
Aurora
Eymann
Varna
Ill
John Eymann
Willard King
Laura
Blanche
Henry
Henry Cemetery
H. G. Dusenberry
Presbyterian Church
A. B. Smith
Lizzie Chase
Quincy
Maud Wilkinson
Dwight, Il
Albert Eymann
Chicago
Lacon
W. L. King
Springfield
Florence King
Davenport, Ta
Farmers face car shortages as corn prices rise in Marshall county
With corn near two dollars a bushel, Marshall county farmers struggle to move grain to market as railroads lack cars. Hog prices drop while stock cars are plentiful, prompting accusations of rail and speculator manipulation. Local butchers report packers price hogs higher than earlier, fueling calls for investigation.
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Marshall County
Chicago
Meier Bros
Baseball Opening at Pavilion Park Impresses Crowds
Fans saw the Greys debut with a fast dispute free game lasting one hour and ten minutes. Phelps pitched in mid season form and H. Baker, pitching for the Yanks, limited the opponents to four hits. Two fast double plays, one by each side, highlighted the contest. Clark hit the longest two bagger in the first inning.
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Pavilion Park
Greys
Phelps
H. Baker
Yanks
Clark
Grey AB
A. E Clark
Ae High
Williams
Stoner
Whelps
P. Traver
Sleater
J. Phelps
Hampton
la Salle AB
A.E Gribbin
Balda
Mueller
Baker
High Mueller
W. Phelps
Gribbons
E. Baker
B. Baker
Jones
The House of Intrigue at Henry Opera House May 31
A hungry girl Barbara Pretlow in a London mystery turns down easy illegal money from Bud Griswold and Copperhead Kate. She returns to honest work after realizing the theft, as Peggy May Mignon Anderson and Donald McDonald lead the cast in a Haworth produced film at the Henry opera house on Monday May 31.
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House of Intrigue
Barbara Pretlow
Copperhead Kate
Bud Griswold
Barbara
Bud
Haworth
Robertson-Cole
Mutual
Camping trip prep tips urge travelers to stock remedies
A brief travel nudge advises buying Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before departure. It cannot be reliably obtained during hunting, fishing, or prospecting trips, or while traveling by car, train, or ship, so carry it with you for safety.
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Ady
Two Local Notables Pass Away in Illinois and Indiana
Mrs. John J. Bell of Los Angeles formerly Della Runnells Bell from Lacon Illinois died unexpectedly near Pico Street with her eldest daughter Frankie by her side. William Henry Parkinson a longtime Evans township farmer and community leader died at home aged 87. Interment at Cumberland cemetery.
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John Hutchins
David Runnells
Whitefield
Bell
Los Angeles
Frankie
Pico Street
William Henry Parkinson
Evans Township
Marshall County
Cumberland Cemetery Association
Marshall Couty Farmers’ Institute
Evans Grange
Cumberlang Cemetery
Parkinson
Pe Koe
Hunting Relatives Advertising for Family Link
Miss Frances W March seeks buried family ties in Marshall county Illinois linking to Joseph March and Etta Querengaesser wed 1867 and Herman Otto and Alvine Querengesser wed 1865. She was orphaned in infancy in the south and now offers her general delivery Shreveport Louisiana address to contact any relatives.
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Shreveport
Henry
Marshall County
Illinois
South
Lacon
Joseph March
Etta Querengaesser
Ilinois
Herman Otto
Alvine Querengaesser
Frances W. March
General Delivery
Stevens property sale Front street 8 room house with outbuildings
FOR SALE The Stevens property on Front street features a large 8 room house with modern conveniences a small barn on the same lot four additional lots and a large concrete barn across the street Mrs Albert D Stevens phone ULS 424 hy 325 tf Furniture and real estate discussion includes contact details and nearby landmarks.
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Nettie Jarman
Henry
Ill
Fulks Bros
E. H. Bradley
New
Lebar Bridg
Court House
Peoria
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Mrs. Gerrow of Market Street
Mrs. Rachel Gerrow from Market Street Henry reports relief from backache nervous spells and dizzy episodes after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought one box from Ironmonger's Drug Store and says kidney trouble has since been rare. Price 50 cents at all dealers. Obtain Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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Rachel Gerrow
Market St
Henry
Doan
Ironmonger’s
Gerrow
Henry Merchants Offer Better Bargains at Home
The piece urges shoppers to buy locally, arguing Henry merchants undersell large city rivals by 15 to 25 percent due to lower expenses rents and profits. It claims honest comparisons show similar quality goods at home.
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Henry
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B. R. Daniels
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R. C. Hay
Bradford
Stoneberg
Duke Bros
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Henry, Illinois
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