Henry's New Improvement At Central Park Row
The article praises cement work by contractor Joseph Schick along East Park Row and Central Park. It notes improved drainage, a heavy post and chain barrier, and a grate for water runoff reducing mud and splashing during wet seasons. The piece features a photo from the northeast corner of the park with the Republican office visible in the distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
Joseph Schick
Sebick
East Park Row
Henry
The
Park
Republican Office
Central Park
Amoworof Omomororo
Putnam County Teachers Honor Hawthorne and Henry News
Resolutions from Putnam county teachers praise County Superintendent Hawthorne for advancing schools and wish for his continued support. Henry High School items report a basketball game vs Varna with Henry winning 8 to 4 amid windy conditions.
Asleep Amid Flames: Firemen Rescue Sleepless Victim
A fire at a residence ends with firefighters pulling a person from danger. The incident highlights rapid response and rescue efforts amid dangerous conditions. A period-era tone notes caution against illness and promotes a tonic product with dubious health claims.
Ten Penny Nail Injury Healed Fast By Pain Balm
A ForEland Virginia merchant Mr Powell reports his daughter injured by an inverted rake with ten peony nails. Pain Balm applied, pain vanished in five minutes, and in three days she wore shoes with no discomfort. It promotes antiseptic healing and is sold at Dr Powell’s City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Powell
Chamberlain
Mr Powell
ForEland
Gale
Dr Powell
City Drue
Fire Insurance Offered by H Jones Henry
An advertisement states H Jones Henry represents several first class insurance companies and offers special attention to dwelling house risks with very low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Jones Henry
Iis
Second Letter From S B Mitchell From Beallsville Pennsylvania
S B Mitchell writes from Beallsville Washington Co Pa dated Nov 21 1902 describing travels in Pennsylvania near Brownsville and Brownsville on the Monongahela River. He notes a booming area with a new railroad and visits to the old Masonic Lodge Landing and Magnotia Lodge room. He also visits Washington the county seat and comments on the court house and jail built for about 150000 and plans to return to Magnolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Mitchell
Beallsvul
Washington Co. Pa
Burt
Pennsylvania
Anybony
Brownsville
Monongshela
Masonic Lodge
Joseph Raley
Magnotia Lodge
Brethren of
Brownsville Lodge
Washington
Henry
Magnolia
B. Mitchell
Startling Cure For Rheumatism By Electric Bitters
A. T Headley of Tilden Indiana long suffered rheumatism but after taking Electric Bitters reports two bottles cured him completely. The remedy is said to regulate kidneys purify blood and relieve nervousness and digestion issues. Available at Dr Powell's City drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T Headley
Tilden
Ind
Interurban Rail Being Considered Linking Pekin La Salle
A proposed electric trolley line may connect Pekin to La Salle with a La Salle Chicago link already under construction. Rumors say Joseph Dailey of Chillicothe plans an electric line to Lacon with a stock organization in early planning. Local reports from the Lacan Democrat note chartered progress and feasibility discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Pekin
la Salle
Chicago
Joseph Dailey
Chillicothe
Peoria
Lacan Democrat
Tua Salle
LaSalle
Joe Dailey
Conto Lacon
Free to Oklahoma Offers Farm Land and Business Resources
Information on how to reach free programs for farm land, business locations, investments, loans, and employment is provided by JM Powers of Lawton Comibche Co Oklahoma. The note invites readers to seek details on available state and local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tickey
JM. Powers
Lawton
Comibche Co
Oklahoma
It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry Allen's Foot-Ease Ad
Powder advertised to cure chilblains swollen sweating sore and aching damp feet. Sold at all drug stores and shoe stores for 25 cents. 68 dw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Free Seats In Church Debate Over Tithes And Fees
Rev lr Gorter argues religion must be funded and that a tenth is appropriate though no fee is charged for priestly services. He says all seats in the church are free and that those with money may give offerings while those without are ministered to without charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lr Gorter
L. G. Landenberger
Chester Bidwell
New Pourek Society
Henry Society
New Jerusalem
Swedenborg
New Church
Landenberger
Henry
Worshipful Master-elect Installed at Lodge Annual Meeting
Worshipful Master-elect Jelmer Quinn heads the slate at Honey ledge No LIGA PF & A MM in its annual communication. The officer corps includes Senior Warden Dr J A Swein and others. A motion allowed spending 21.84 to purchase dishes for social tables. Installation is scheduled for December 9 after a luncheon at Warren and McAleer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jelmer Quinn
J. A. Swein
Albert Quinn
George Burt
Frank Johnson
E. G. Cromwell
R. 8. Bayne
J. H. Williams
L. E. Simpson
Tyler
Robert Hoar
Phedodge
O. P. Carroll
Warren & McAleer's
Drama at New Era House Tells A Day in Union Station
The St Agnes Guild of St Johns church stages a drama titled A Day in A Union Station at New Era House on Thursday evening December 4. The cast includes F Elsie Potter, Frances Nicholson, Joe Gamin, George Harney, R N Burt, Ethel White, Aunt Amelia Saylittle, Richard Reed, Oscar Davis, Deacon Longface, Lil Jo, Ban, Sadi Pawcett, Ethel Swem The Dude, Mrs Garrulous, Walter Null, Miss Fishwell Acidmaid, Mat thew Steele, Horatio Hart ley, Mildred Stever, Nellie Pawcett, Prof Learned, and others with a College Glee Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Potter
Martha Chattermuch
Murif
Frances Nicholson
Neille Forbes
Joe Gamin
Newsboy
George Harney
R. N. Burt
Ethel White
Minnie Vogelsang
Amelia Saylittle
Wille
Margaret Dewey
Earl Ertie
Richard Reed
Joshua Uuyseed
Sarah
Oscar Davis
Carrie Nicholson
Prof Learned
Fred Potter
Prima Donne
Madame Patth
Mollie Harney
Needy
Ef Kurt
Latha Stever
Harry Nilson
Irs Beaconstreet
Maude Tuber
Iss
Helen Flighty Ard
Martha
Marla
Mra
E. G. Cromwell
Walter Null
Gertrude Potter
Helen Flighty
Harry Field
Vera Camery
Bessie Eagleston
College Glee Club
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Evangelist
El der John W. Rogers of Filley Missouri testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his infant girl's violent cough last winter. He says the medicine aborts croup and prevents attacks when started at first symptoms, contains no opium, and is safe for babies and adults. Sold at Dr Powell's City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Rogers
Filley
Chamberlain
Dr Powell
City Drug Store
Henry Earns A Hard Fought Victory In Basketball
Henry girls win a hard fought basketball game over Varna at the ball park with a final score favoring Henry. Crowds from Varna and Lacon attended, wind affected play, officials included B W Post J Nort on Prof Buon and Fr Mulier. The decisive period saw Henry pull ahead after a tied first half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry High School
Henry Gridiron
Henry
Varna
Messrs
Sparling and
McCulloch
B. W. Post
Messrs Snow and
Norton
Pritchhard
Embery
Lyceum
Sparland
Lacon
Migs Beattie
Sh‘ 7
Rees
MT Norton
Buon
Henry Tluers
Fr Mnlery
Arne BO
Rome
Varpva
Church Notes and Thanksgiving Services Overview
Rev Fred Nichols will fill the pulpit next Sunday both morning and evening. The Ladies Aid prepares a Tea at Mrs J St Rob inson’s home. Union Thanksgiving services feature singers from four Protestant church choirs at 10:30 a.m. at the Christian church. Parish meetings, officers elected, and Good Citizenship talks planned. Thanksgiving hours urged for business closures. St Johns Episcopal reports rising attendance at early communion and outlines a parish meeting for bank funds and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nichols
Christian Church
Mre
J. St. Robinson
Stobu
Church of England
Presbyterian Church
Charles T. Whorrall
Henry
Wm. Foulks
Elmira
R. L. Campbell
St John's Church
Geary Stibgen
Cecil Deck
Ben Huot
Lyan Smith
Episcopal Church
St John’s Church
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MR Elmer Quinn
St Agnes Guild of
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U. E. Society
Sociae
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C.T. OG. Schacht
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St John’s Episcopal Church
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