Republican newspaper strike a new era with firm name change
Notice discusses publishing notices in the paper, announces George Bart and son as George Bart & Son, pledges improvements including a new dress of type, annex, counting room and advertising upgrades, and urges delinquent subscriptions be paid by January 1 while noting large circulation and local support. Also mentions locomotives in Russia and Japan, Dewey's Washington marriage plans, a new Labor News launch, and political notes from Congress and Heeves.
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George Bart
George A. Bart
George Bart & Son
Republican
Pplite
Imarreara
Treasury shows October surplus amid war costs
The federal treasury projects a October revenue surplus of about 3.5 million dollars while total expenditures reach over 44 million, near 50 percent above pre Spanish American War monthly costs. Receipts exceed old levels by more than half as imports rise and business improves. The treasury sits in ease despite war expenses in the Philippines.
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Federal Treasury
Philippines
Public School Notes Highlight Institute Plans and Events
The High School saw a black dog and a cat on campus Tuesday with visitors Loelia Tullis Pearl Heath and George Harney. A Saturday game at Chillicothe ended 27 to Q in favor of the Monarchs and another trip to LaSalle is planned. Fred Nicholson will represent the High School at the Farmers Institute here. Ired has shown strong oratorical potential and the High School hopes for continued success. The High School Quartet Emilie Fawcett Edith McBride Zoe Young and Lear Stubbles will perform at Teachers Institute events and a local lecture Friday evening. Pearl Heath and Myrtle Williams will give readings and all are invited. Auroras contest by the Women’s Club has boosted room standings and the primary room received a reward from the superintendent. Mrs Kline Mrs OR rs Paskell and Mrs Potter spoke Monday morning to encourage students. Teachers report rising interest as several rooms vie for next month.
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Loelia Tullis
Pearl Heath
George Harney
Chillicothe
Monarchs
LaSalle
Fred Nicholson
Farmers Institute
Ired
Emilie Fawcett
Ednth McBride
Zoe Young
Lear Stubbles
Aing
Myrtle Williams
Woman’s Club
Mra Kline
ORrs_Paskell
Mra Potter
WAILY RATE TO SPRINGFIELD MEETING
For the Grand Lodge meeting to be held at Springfield November 21 to 23 the St Louis Peoria line OP 81 LAR will make a one fare round trip for delegates and three 2 an Qist, good to return until November 24 Get particulars from nearest agent A Wittians GP A
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Springfield
Springfeld
St Louie-Peoria
A. Wittians
Henry city council minutes from November 6 1899
City of Henry held a regular meeting with Mayor Forrest and Aldermen Jones Humphrey Smith Stevier and Doelzer present. Items include street work contracts, city marshal costs, a fire alarm proposal, and the treasurer's report showing balance on hand of 2926.02 with vouchers to be processed.
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City Council
Smith & Disosway
J_Davis
Douglas Chance
R Paskell
Beelye
Elizabeth White
City of
Henry
Braeger
R Clark
H B Kirchman
H H Kirchman
City Hall
B F Forrest
Forrest
Jones
Humphrey
Smith
Stever
Doelzer
Adams
Henry Electric Coights
Fred Weber
L-dog
Engleston
FS Schaefer
Charles Motter
HJ Gregory
LE Simpson
City of Henry
Granbury Sisters
Kohler
J Kraus Jr and &R
Jno Hartley
Campbell
D and F Coan
D and & Coan
Orr
Laconeo
Sce
Ceee
Henry Telephone Co
Central
Eee
H. J. Gregory
B. BF. Forrest
Schaefer
Flathy-Hailey Matrimony at Peoria Home
Marie Viola Birdie Halley wed Harl Flathy at the bride's parents home 600 Behrends Ave Peoria Ill on Wednesday November 1st 1899 Rev J P McKnight officiated with Anna Parker playing the wedding march. Guests included family and friends from Peoria and Galesburg with a lavish supper to follow. The couple will reside in the bride's parental home and begin housekeeping shortly.
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Bluff
Finthy
Chauncey
Mre Kooser
Moessra Lawrence Flnthy
J Bradbury
Galesburg
Grandma Bradyvin
Ima Halley
Miss Death's Recital Friday Evening 1899
A short notice announces a recital titled Miss Death's Recital to be held Friday evening, November 14, 1899, likely part of a local arts listing. The item names the event with date and season ambiance, reflecting period theater or musical entertainment.
Church Services and Dedication Notices Across Local Parishes
A series of church notices outline Sunday services at St Josephs, Presbyterian, Christian, Episcopal and ME churches with morning and evening prayers. Dedicatory ceremonies for the new Presbyterian church are planned for Sunday Nov 19 with more details to follow. Additional items report sermons at New Church temple and readings by the Reading Circle, plus a reception for a new pastor and family at MB church.
Little Pat sets state husking record in 1899
Henry Republican readers learn of James McMahon husking 1950 bushels in 16 days at PawPaw Illinois with an average 130 bushels daily. He finished by husking 140 bushels in a final day, claimed as a statewide championship by the writer, with confirmation from W. B. Mitus.
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Henry Republican
Mt. Palatine
Ill
Bro Thompson
Lacon
Thompson
James McMahon
Orib
W. 2B
Mitus
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cure For Lung Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as the greatest invention for health prolonging life. It claims to cure coughs colds bronchitis asthma hay fever croup and throat and lung ailments. Trial bottles are free with regular sizes priced at 65 cents and 1.00, sold by Dr Powell.
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perDian
Dr King
Powell
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