Removal of the Dams Sparks Local Editorial Debate
The Beards town News reports Chicago and the Valley debate removing dams on the Illinois River amid disputes over effects on commerce and navigation. The News questions motives, warns Chicago seeks flood control and pollution leverage, and favors channel dredging before dam removal to balance producer and commerce interests.
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Lllinois
Chicago
Beardstown
The
Valley Association
Newa
Styer
Gailey
London
Americas
Illinois ‘River
Gulf
Illinois ‘Valley Association
Fie
Gulfas
Linois River
Boardstown News
Maple Packet Company delegates sail from Peoria
In St Louis the Maple Packet Company along with Hunter and Keith and others traveled with ships to York, having purchased the boat for cash and intending routes to Shreveport to enter the cotton trade.
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St Louis
Maple Packet ‘Company
Hunter
Keith
Lot
Pierson
James J
Usughey
Reports of State Federation Meeting at Jacksonville 1897
Delegates of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs gathered in Jacksonville for its third annual meeting. The event featured welcomes by Mrs Bancroft and remarks by Mrs Wiles, reports from 160 clubs with 16 000 members, and discussions on culture education and philanthropy. The Jacksonville hosts showcased city life and local clubs, including the Ladies’ Education Society founded in 1833, and a curfew law passed by the city council.
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Henry Woman's Club
M&s
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Peoria
K. P's
Jacksonville
O. P. & Bill Railway
Tve
Tve Delgates
Bullard
Young Ladies’ Academy
Wiles
Federation
Ynom Avery
Illinois
John E. Bradley
Howard C. ‘Lambert
Joseph Bancroft
Ladies’ Education Society of Jacksonvilleya Society
Mra Bancroft
F Federation
Oit
Mra
Constance Smith
Committee On Philanthropy
Roby
Shattuck
Alice B. Wiles
Federation For
John Kline
Elms
Cook
Ladies’ Education Society
College-Hill Club
South Side
Reading Circle
Daughters of the Revolution
University Extension
Jacksonville Art Association
College Hill Club
Josephine Vancroft
Ladies Education Society
Indies
Amateur Musical Concert Opens With Old Time Favorites
The local organization presents its first concert next Wednesday evening at New Opera-Hall. Part one features choruses and male voices including Auld Lang Syne and When the Swallows Homeward, with Miss Bettie Lowmiller and The Old Oaken Bucket. Part two includes My Country Tis of Thee, Massa's in the Cold Cold Ground, Tenting on the Old Camp Ground, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and Comin thro' the Rye with soloists and chorus.
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New Opera
Juanita
Bettie Lowmiller
Kentucky
Henry Cornet
Will Miers
Father Finn
Annie Taurie
Wm A. Potter
Horua
Solo
Rey Geo Lloyd
Local Advertising Debates Paper Reach In Henry
In Peoria last Thursday a meeting discussed newspaper circulation and advertising. Mr Sobradzki promotes The Republican as the best choice for wide reach, while Henry Times advertising seeks alternatives with a claimed larger weekly print.
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The
Republican
Peoria
Meade & Business Call
A. Shki's
Manegger
R. '. Bart
Henry Times
Henry Republican
Henry
Illinois
Mr8
Lave
Pretty Home Wedding Unites Birch and McKelvey
A quiet October 27, 1897 wedding tied Miss Myrtle Sparling Birch of Reynolds to Dr Joseph D. McKelvey of Millersburg. Rev H O Birch officiated with about thirty relatives present, Miss Nettie Haskell as bridesmaid, and Homer Sparling as best man. The couple left for Alexis after a wedding breakfast with a large reception planned there.
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Myrtle Sparling Birch
H. O. Birch
Reynolds
Joseph D. McKelvey
Millersburg
Nettie Haskell
Homer Sperling
Henry
McKelvey
Alexis
Mesars
Mesdames W
O. FB
P. Yarde
Vernon McKelvey
Amy McKelvey
Leon Reed
Wheat market steadies after bullish buying push
November 2 1897 Chicago letter notes December wheat rising to 9618 amid strong bulls and hopeful outlook for deficient winter crop. Argentine crop prospects improve and European scene seen as promising. Corn quiet with little price action. Provisions dull. local notices invite Henry Club members to Lacon reception. cattle dealer Lloyd Monter praised. market details from Helper & Adams market scene included.
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Chicago
Caroano
Schwartz, Dapee & Co
Lloyd Monter
Thomas Monter
Whitefield
Helper & Adams
Peoria Military Tournament draws huge fall crowd
A large Illinois crowd is expected in Peoria for the Military Tournament on Monday November 15 with a sham battle featuring the storming and burning of a large fort at Lake View Park. The event also includes a magazine explosion and a parade with cavalry, artillery, and several brass bands.
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Illinois
Peoria
Lake View Park
Mystic Cure claimed to cure rheumatism in days
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia promising cures in days. It claims rapid action, removal of cause, and great personal benefit, attributed to a mysterious system effect. Also mentions a monument dedication at Sugar Grove cemetery for Adelia Chaddock and parents, crafted by Mellows of Lacon.
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Gare
B.A
Abe Powell
Henry
Adelia Chaddock
Sugar Grove
Mellows-of-Lacon
Married in Reynolds and Danville ceremonies cited
A wedding note lists the Reynolds ceremony of the groom Samuel F Phil Lips and Alice daughter of James G with Rev H C Birch of Rock Island officiating. It also mentions the Danville Ill ceremony on November 8 for Misa Myrtle Sparling Birch, granddaughter of Mrs George Sparling and this city.
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Reynolds
Rock Island Go
H. C. Birch
DE Joseph D. Mokelvey
Aculotsbangi
Misa Myrtle Sparling Birch
George Sparling
Danville
Ill
Samuel F, Phillips
Aliqe
James G, Fas
Henry
Death notices from city on November second
In this city November second died of apoplexy Millbae Weigand age 69 at Peoria Nova at the home of Mrs Ada Culver of paralysis of the heart Alice Allashe aged 53 for ten years a ward of Mrs Culver in Henry
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Peoria
Novi
Adena Culver
Alice Allashe
Culver
Henry
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Lacon
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Henry Club
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Lecon
Shcorpors
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Society of Christian Endeavor
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Eversing
Mary Clark
Lucy Burt
Jace Williams
Kev Lloyd
Calter
Kellogg
Rey Lloyd
Wilbur Moon
Evelyn James
Miss Carter
Iss Kellogg
Mr Powers
Mr Andrews
Patrick Monahan
Sparland
Nate Mansaart
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Henry Markets
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