Political meeting notes and campaign chatter in Henry County
The column records Republican meetings in Wonoln and Toluen with speakers such as J. G. Risley, Dorsey Putton, Henry J. Foremin, and O. F. Carrithora. It notes campaign events, cancellations of Judge Yates' Henry date, and remarks on Bryan payments and local editorial disputes amid national issues.
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Wonoln
Wtymint
J. G. Risley
Mu Gurnigh
Dorsey Putton
Wenry
Simj
Foremin
Chicaza
Wiehburn
W. A. Northcott
Uovernor
Toluen
O. F. Carrithora
Livingston County
Maynolds
Wm HH
Melttel
Chicago
Yates
Henry
Deunis and JeKelvey Wed in Burlington Ceremony
Ralph Deunis married Florence JeKelvey yesterday in Burlington Iowa Rev Hulburt officiated. The couple plans a holiday stay in town where Deunis sells nursery stock. The note expresses happiness for the new marriage and prayers for a joyful life together.
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Ralph Deunis
Burlington
Iowa
Florence JeKelvey
Tiedrick
Hulburt
Micharen
Ralph
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Admits Cautionary Note
An old advertisement promotes a laxative with quinine and claims swift relief. The copy emphasizes the product as a general remedy and includes a warning about using the remedy as directed.
Grand Republican Rally Thronged With Torchlit Procession
A large Republican rally in Marshall County featured a torchlit procession led by the Henry Republican Club and the Henry Cornet band. A steamer excursion from lower river points arrived with speakers including Edgar Mills and W. D. Foulke, amid fireworks and decorated streets.
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Our County
Henry Republican Club
Henry Cornet
Fred Bwain
Judge Yates
Edgar G. Mills
Wisconsin
W. D. Foulke
Tudlass
Mckhintey
Roosevelt
Yatesmien
Republian
Phe
B. I. Forrest
Ifeau Hosta
Henry
Imaretr
Jo. CG. Cromwell
Ed B. Smith
America
Kig
Whitefield Glee Club
Gitta Reames
J. G. Mills
Elfto
Whitefeld Glee Club
W. D. Foulks
DeneHenes
McKinley
Marshall County
Free Mail Delivery Established for Henry Whitefield and Saratoga Townships
Postmaster King of Henry authorized to set up rural free delivery beginning Monday October 15 1000 with Walter W Eagleston as carrier and Edith M Engleston as substitute. Route runs Henry west to Saratoga town hall north to Seminary Road return east via Henry. Stations at Bassett schoolhouse Saratoga town hall and Sugar Grove center. Route length 264 miles serves 197 houses 841 population. Patrons urged to provide secure weatherproof boxes and proper receptacles with postage stamps postal cards and money order blanks carried by the carrier. A second route to follow shortly. Complaints directed to Postmaster King.
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King
Henry
Whitefield
Saratoga
Washington
Walter W. Eagleston
Edith M Engleston
Western Avenue
Saratoga Town Hall
Seminary Road
United States
Pepsait Oubgaray Mainl
Bassett School
Sugar Grove
Pondation
Kine
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Promises Quick Cold Relief
An old remedy ad claims Ballard’s Horehound Syrup eases a harassing cough when taken at the start of a cold. Priced at 25 and 60 cents, available through Dr Powell.
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Ballard
Dr Powell
Republican Meetings Spread Across Towns in October
A series of Republican gatherings urged turnout in Magnolia on Friday October 12 with speaker C K Chindleroom delivering talks in Swedish and English at Varon on October 19. Ian Milton J Foremat of Chicago speaks October 20 in Henry township to rally voters. Fred Swain will run an excursion to Chillicothe for 25 cents round trip. Lieutenant Governor W A Northcott seeks re election as principal speaker.
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Magnolia
C.K. Chindleroom
Varon
Ian Milton J. Foremat
Chicago
Henry
Henry Township
Chillicothe
MelCinley
Fred Swain
Henry and
Lacon
W. A. Northcott
Public Sales in Steuben Saratoga and Nearby Townships
Public notices announce Allison Garrett holding an sale in Steuben township on Wednesday October 17. Frank Applen’s sale at the John Holmes farm in Saratoga township will be held next Monday. Mrs Henrietta Qilmer to run a public sale south of Putnavy on Thursday next. S L Cases the auctioneer and S B Merritt plan a sale of Jersey cows horses and farm articles on Tuesday October 3. Now is the time to get butter cows. See advertisement.
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Allison Garrett
Steuben Township
Frank Applen
John Holmes
Saratoga Township
Henrietta-Qilmer
Putnavy
S. L
Merritt Ia
Jersey
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell O
A family question on daily desserts answers with Jell O. Easy prep two minutes no baking required add hot water and let cool. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at your grocer for 10 cents.
Local Gossip and Visitors Reach Peoria and Abroad
Lon Peters builds a new barn while Afr and Mra Clark Ball visit Peoria on Saturday. Myr and Mrs Coulter of Henry visit their daughter Mre A. Ju. Foster the past week. Mrs Hattie McColly stays with C. C. Bates. Hannum family ill. Mr Hannum badly ill Monday. Dr Willis called. Twin Mark Hannum has been very weak but improving. Adam Ammon of Netaweka Kap sis visited sister Mrs Keifer Sr and left for the western home. he spent over three months abroad, touring Germany Ireland France Switzerland and Belgium and favors living in this country.
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Lundy
Lon Peters
Afr
Qater
Mark
Chare Hannum
Adam Ammon
Netaweka
Kapsis
Keifer
Tis Western
Europe
Germany
Ireland
France
Switzerland
Belgum
Whitefield Corner Social Roundup from Local Notices
Allen Moffit and Will Wright returned to Whitefield from town and nearby areas. Residents attended Grange fair at Magnolis. visits to Boarland, Peoria, Tiskilwa, LaHarpe, and Saratoga noted. Rev Moles families welcome back. plans mention an iron bride across the creek. Mrs Bray of LaHarpe visits Mia Pershing. several families hosted relatives and 'Little Pace' granddaughter headed to Colorado.
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Allen Moffit
Towa
Will Wright
Orphena Knight Ta
Peoria
Willa
G. Barker
Apquary
Mrs Bray
LaHarpe
Mia Pershing
Alice
Bertha Applen
Saratoga
Vina
Me Johnson
J. Titus
C. Swift
LaPrairie
H. Monroe
Peter Brump
Tiskilwa
Berthe ‘Tanquary
Mineral
Mra Olmsted
Mra G. Snell
Colorado
Local notes from Quaker Lane and surroundings
Notes from Quaker Lane include M A Wilson visiting Tampico and O Wilson returning after two weeks, Frances John returning to Sterling, Sarah Swaney visiting Town, Mrs Elwood Morris confined to bed, Russell Lowne’s nephew visiting Nebraska, a 76th birthday surprise for John Swaney, Rev Brooks speech at Yearly Meeting, W L Mills visiting Amanda Wills in Normal, Laura W Smith at Peoria Corn Carnival, A B Wilson family at the event, and a Danish Lutherans meeting at Grange hall with attendees arriving via Three I line. David Wilson and wife visited from Wenons. Mrs Wilson recounts a tale of a peddler heard only partially due to hearing loss, prompting a mistaken escape.
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M. A. Wilson
Tampico
O. Wilson
Frances John
Sterling
Sarah G Swaney
Elwood Morris
Russell Lowne
Nebraska
John Swaney
Brooks
Tiskilwa
Yearly Meeting House
W. L. Mills
Amanda Wills
Lttle Ruth
Alton
W. C.T.U
Laura W. Smith
Peoria
A. B. Wilson
Luella Fhitcraft
Edna Wilson
Grange Hall
Pricula
McNabb
David Wilson
Wenons
Orchard Fence and Local Notes From Palatine
Adam Martin enclosed his orchard with a neat wire fence. George P. Koehler and daughter Alvena visited Sunday. Dr Wesley Robinson of Chicago was guest of Dr MeeGee last week. Carrie Ziegler and children from near Tamptco visited relatives here. The E. society held a dime social at E Gallaher Saturday evening. WH Bishop and Kate attended a Rutland funeral. Frank Koehler returned from Ransom and may join the Three-T railroad. Mrs W A Barr visited daughter Mrs G O Davis then returned home. Jacob Barton east of town building a fine residence. Mrs Josephine Bishop’s house to be started. Catholics held picnic and dance. receipts reportedly over 5100.
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Mt, Palatine
Adam Martin
George P. Koehler
Alvena
Wesley Robinson
Chicago
MeeGee
Carrie Ziegler
Tamptco
The
E. Society
E. Gallaher
Bishop
Kate
Rutland
Frank Koehler
W. A. Barr
G. O. Davia
Lestant
Jacob Barton
Josephine Bishop
Magnolia
Barbour
Indiana
Henry
Lewis Dean
Bandy
A. Phillips
Jane Dean
R. W. Spencer
Jane Bobbitt
Harris
Tennyson Dean
Reo
Berkstead
Peoria
Miller
Samuel Glenn
Caledonia
Tom Bishop
John Bishop
Masonic Hall
Comeverploods
Elaie Downey
Norminal
Road Commissioners
Mra Chasasa
Frank Hauger
Toluca
Eo Rev Wood of
Lostant
Brooks
Kid Hauger
Kansas City
Norman Hauger
Soho
T. F. Lash
Priscella
Lash
Puffer Visits Odell and Rumors of Northern Trip
Geo M. Puffer travels to Odell to visit a brother and eyes a northern state visit. Nearby residents Mrs Robert Fulmer Samuel Stipe and Geo Davis won premiums from La Salle merchants on Marquette Street last week. Ed Devereux suffered a belt injury during Test week harming his arm and collarbone while operating a huller.
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Geo M. Puffer
Odell
Robert Fulmer
Samuel Stipe
Geo ©. Davis
Marquette Street
la & Salle
Ed_Devereux
Huller
Magnol ia social notes and visitors in Illinois towns
A collection of short notices records Dr Barbour visiting Indiana relatives Beatrice Magsie in Peoria and Esther Mabel Toluca visiting relatives. Towns mentioned include Mt Palatine Lostant Varna Toluca and Cale donia with various visitors and events such as suppers and a road commission meeting.
School Notes from May Barton at the High School
May Barton visits the high school as the first year algebra class struggles with parentheses. Miss Roach makes a Peoria business trip. Examinations set for Thursday and Monday. Various staff visits and class observations noted. Mentions of Latin Virgil reading and a health advert for Herbine.
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May Barton
Miss Roach
Peoria
Charlee Stickel
Mesdames Clift
Lincoln
Hendrick and
Remley
Madonna
Misa Motter
Misa Biekermillan
Mia Humble
Scott's Emulsion Promises Plump Healthy Babies
Advertisement notes that Scott's Emulsion can help thin babies gain weight. It claims the product nourishes and fatten stores, suggesting dramatic improvement in a frail infant.
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