Neighborhood News Grope for 1884 Henry events attract crowds
Henry Republican reports a political meeting at the courthouse with speeches by P. S. Perley F. S. Potter and Thos Orton. A Plum ed Knights parade, glee club tunes, and a diverse list of local visits and moves fill the week. The Kulp trial is continued to January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton
Glee Club
F. I Stire
Lacon Democrats
Cleveland and Hendricke Marching Club
Washburn
Page
Peoria
Party of Purity and Reform
Hopewell Township
Evans
Bane
Edwards
Burson Family News From Wichita to Penna and Local Notes
Mrs Joseph Burson and Master Artie of Wichita are guests this week. Harty Marshall and family soon return from Pennsylvania. Cassie Moneghan is fading away. "Coon" Martin will farm Edward Burson's south farm next year. "Coon" and family welcomed here. Lewis Burson completes and stocks his fish pond. Prayer meeting at Baptist church Thursday evening. Limekiln club reorganizing after election. Thanks to Bro Burt for papers. Wonder Blaine followers will do with helmets after election. Mattie Aylwin and Mabel Holloway visited Emma Burson. L. O. Rex.
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Joseph Burson
Artie
Wichita
Kansas
Edward Burson
Harty Marshall
Penneyvania
Cassie Moneghan
Coon
Martin
Baptist Church
Limekiln Club
Bro
Burt
Blaine
Mattie Aylwin
Mabel Holloway
Emma Burson
L. O Rex
Weather sparks oddities as Saratoga reports crops blooming
Unseasonably warm damp weather in Saratoga prompts unusual growth with corn in fields and a second cherry crop in Mr Foster’s orchard. Local events include a political rally by Ong and Muir, a police reminder after a rowdy Friday night near the Town Hall, and residents recount market canvassing by James Wescott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
James Wescott
Mra Smith
Tiskilwa
Messis Ong
Muir
Lacon
Political rancor marked by slander and sarcasm in debates
The report describes harsh rhetoric against Republicans focusing on alleged theft and corruption while omitting policy topics. It notes Democratic props from Carter Harrison affiliates and mentions local figures, with a sense of mockery toward opponents and a light aside about a new minister and local travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ong
Carter Harrison
Cleveland
Springer
Platte County
Neb
Fonzo Seelye
Mineral Springs News Highlights and Local Happenings
Mrs Harmon Williams returns from Peoria. Robert Bateman and brothers from Ontario arrive and take to the area. Norris sick but improving. A mare dies of stomach inflammation. D B Turner, GOP candidate for county surveyor, views voters skeptically. N J Mathis sells 14 steers at Chicago for 710 per 100. L D Studyvin acquires a new buggy. dances at Calvin Shielda and M Perdew. Rev Merrell to stay another year. J A Kays repairs the Evans road project. Tim Kennedy visits Peoria. Ball players defeat Bushwhackers beyond Sandy. Mrs Brooks of Kansas visits Bloomington. Leonard Ahlstrom welcomes a baby boy. W H Shields crippled again. pear tree bears second crop. Union schoolhouse hosts Cleveland club meeting Thursday at 7 pm. Heathen Chiner.
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Harmon Williams
Peoria
Robert Bateman
Ontario
Canada
George
Harry
Robert
C. A. Norris
D. B. Turner
Ox Bow
N. J Mathis
Chicago
L. D Studyvin
Merrell
Merrell J. A Kays
Evans
Calvin Shielda
M Perdew
Tim Kennedy
Sandy
Brooks
Kansas
W H Witty
Bloomington
Leonard Ahlstrom
W.H Shields
Roth
Union School House
Cleveland
Sharp Heathen Chiner
Grange Home Fair Draws Crowd at Clear Creek
Ardello Crittenden visits Putnam while Josie Crumline travels to Streator. Wm Smith displays a 104 pound squash. Temperance meeting planned for next Sunday evening with all urged to attend. James Anderson and Wm Hoyle return from Chicago. Professor.
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Grange
Grange Hall
Clear Creek
Ardello Crittenden
Putnam
Josie Crumline
Streator
Wm. Smith
Temperance
James Anderson
Wm Hoyle
Chicago
Probate Court Records Update for Sept Actions
Probate listings show final report for May Hattan with discharge petition. W L Ball appraisals and private sale for personal property. Gage conservator lease. Aug Lenz will admitted. Fay minors inventory. Jne Griswold inventory. Peter Ternus naturalization papers in open court. Samuel Freeman current approval. Abraham Miller publication and inventory. Jacob Schwartz probate noted.
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May Hattan
W L Ball
Fred Gage
Aug Lenz
Fay
Jne Griswold
Peter Joseph Ternus
Samuel Freeman
Abraham C Miller
Jacob Schwartz
Estate and probate actions chronicled in Marshall County notices
The record lists court orders for probate letters to widows, bond amounts, and appraisers across several estates including Weis Rediger Grady Hall Ellsworth Sowards Schweidski and others. It also covers naturalization filings transfers of real estate deeds, birth notices, marriages licensed, and obituaries with names ages and reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Weis
Johanna Weis
David Rediger
E L Buchanan
F C Gale
Thompson Bros
Justice Grady
Thos Kalb
Caleb Hall
Matilda Hall
G W Kunkle
Spencer Ellsworth
Lucy Ellsworth
James Sowards
Mary Sowards
Jacob Strawn
Michael Schweidski
Thos Dale Kirk
Jao August Colson
Jno M Mason
Jno Riley
Henry
John Barry
Johanna Barry
Lacon
Ebenezer Buckingham
Wm L. Downey
Wenona
Thos P Perry
Gordon McClary
Belle Plain
Thos R Bennington
Jas C Spangler
Jane Bobbitt
Henry B Kays
Roberts
Marshall Co
John S Thompson
Hopewell
Richard Waughop
Asa Nighswonger
Steuben
Samuel C Herry
Frank Killenbach
Francis M Hurdle
Jacob Emler
Sparland
R W Rutherford
John Grieves
Buckhlen Arnica Salve Ad Claims and School Recess Reform
Buckhlen Arnica Salve marketed as cure all for cuts bruises and skin eruptions priced at 26 cents per box. Wyoming school principal experiments with shortened recess replacing two intermissions with four 5 minute breaks and a revised dismissal schedule for grades seven and up aiming to improve discipline and efficiency.
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Buckhlen
Powell Felt J
Wyoming
Herald
Want of Faith in Free Cough Syrup Offer
A druggist advertisement notes Zimmerman and Aten back Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup promising free bottles to all in need. The copy emphasizes strong faith in the remedy for coughs colds consumption and lung ailments and offers a free sample to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman & Aten
Bosanko
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Martin’s Hall
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Barton Bros
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P. W. Wikoff
T. B. Gapen
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Varna
T M Shaw
Mia
Tesmer
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the Republican
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Richland
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J B Dunham
Jos
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Evans Township
W A Smith
Lambert Kantenberger
Katie Becker
August Guderian
Amelia May
Itoberta
Ellie C Latham
Sandwich
Ill
Bertha F Allen
Venona
Levi McDaniel
Mia Eliza M Welsh
John Key
Elizabeth Longman
Putnoan County
Fred G Townsend
Bureau County
Clara B Snyder
Good Luke
Sallie Gapon
Win H Casno
Maggie Shipley
Joel M Davault
Lizzie A Mo. Cuno
la Rose
Charles E Clarke
Indianapolis
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Addie L Morgan
Robison
Mary A McCahn
Steuben Township
Mra
Sarah Thompson
C Galo
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Zorddio
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McNeal
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