Jefferson and Two Rivers Meetings Reported
The dated remarks recount visits by Rev L G Leandenberger preaching in Jefferson and travels to Two Rivers Joliet and Wilmington to hold meetings. Notes mention a cool spell October 12 and a monument unveiling with speeches by ex Governor Hoard and Bishop Fallows. Stolen horses in Wyoming offer a reward and detailed descriptions accompany the loss.
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William Kuss
Lewis
Puttnam
la Sallie Hospital
Coggshall
L. G. Leandenberger
Jefferson
Wis
Two Rivers
Joliet
Wilmington
Hoard
Samuel Fallows
Wyoming
Parrot South
Sweeny
A. E. Cole
20G&tsol
Liamesnbalming
Aidios Gosins
T. Su. Jones
State Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Bloomington
Whiaries
Alice
Réaddus) Clark
Champaign
Henry
Wasz
McAleer's Pure Groceries Promises Fresh Ends at Low Cash Prices
Local store advertises a wide selection of groceries and guaranteed quality. It lists Red Star Flour and many staples with prices, emphasizing freshness, cash sales, and high trade values for butter and eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleer’s
Creve-Coeur
Red Star Mill & Eilewator Co
J. T. Wilcox
Ren
Baker's Chocolate
Fairbanks
Court finds Illinois primary act unconstitutional for multiple defects
The Supreme Court critiques the act for vague title and dual purpose, citing conflicts with the constitution. It says delegating power to county central committees and party bodies is improper, and rules vacancies, voting limits, and party affiliation requirements violate rights and the organic law. The decision emphasizes a direct primary for selecting officeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Illinois
Delerre
Thegslature
Strath
General Assembly
Suane Denhiart
Sayo Wee
The Kickers Seen On City Streets T:
A fragmented verse-like piece portrays a group labeled as Kickers as a tedious public nuisance. It mocks their perceived complaints about life, heat, and comfort, urging readers to mark them for criticism while noting their somber, demanding demeanor.
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Boros
Chillicothe Pioneer Matthews Dies After Long Life of Service
Chillicothe native P T Matthews of Truitt Matthews & Co bankers and P T Matthews dry goods merchant died Monday after over a year of illness. He came to Peoria county from Richmond Virginia in 1885 and led Chillicothe’s business for more than fifty five years. He leaves two daughters and one son. Matthews was a pioneer respected for aiding Chillicothe’s growth and was retired two years ago amid public regret.
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Chillicothe
Matthews
Truitt, Matthews & Co
P T Matthews
Peoria
Pr. Matthews
Peoria County
Richmond
Sittic
Wiedame
Bo. Maes
J. P. Matthews
Doveta
Golden Wedding of Edward and Mary Jane Phillips Celebrated
Edward Phillips and Mary Jane Smith marked fifty years of marriage at Magnolia with a diamond anniversary reception. They described their pioneer life from 1857 in Ox Bow to their current Magnolia farm, noting ten children born, nine surviving, 26 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A large gathering of relatives attended a four course dinner and honored the couple with cherished gifts.
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Edward
Mary Jane Phillips
Magdolla
Edward Phlilips
John
Mary (Heywood) Phillips
Chester Creek
George
Patty Phillips
Pennsylvania
Magnolia
Oxbow
Ted
Mary Jane Smith
Jeanette Smith
Schuyler County
Illnoils
Machalhoe
Illinois River
Hall's Landing
Calvin Shields
Ted” Phillips
Nathaniel Harris
Hevan
Sandy Creek
Clara Evaline
Hennepin
Lacon
John H
H.W Wilkins
George T
Magjnolia
Henry Graves
Wash- Oeee Sl
Charles E
Ordway
Col
Robert Woolsoncroft
Dana
Til
Mary
Landenterser to Preach at New Church Next Sunday
The New Church will hold morning and evening services next Sunday October 20. The speaker Landenterser will present The Faith the Lord Gives and address the Heaven There Is and There Is Not in a Bible study after last month’s township Sunday school convention. The program includes gospel lessons and prayer with congregational hymn singing.
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Irs G
Apis Wesson
Allehige
Éigo
Chambers
Thomas Soper
Kates
Seathantas
Érson
Eeria
Henry Lewis
C. F. Anderson
Chicago
Daisy Griffith
Mat Drake
Henry Downey
Andy Oliver Downey
Tor
Anderson
John Galvin
Rinehart
Melvin Henkins
Cornell
Blue Island Putnam
Mek
J. W Palatine
C. F. Ander
Elmer Downey
Isaac Py
W. L. Kelso
Helping Hand Society
7Th M. BE
Putnam
W. H. Ie
Christian Church
Support for Direct Primary Law in Marshall County
Voters in Marshall County favor a direct primary as lawmakers draft a new system after the prior law hurt the Republican ticket. Governor Deneen backs letting party members choose candidates by ballot, restoring citizen control over nominations and reducing political manipulation.
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Deneen
Pete Iere
Chicago
Soeargy Tor
aySand
Avoe-Telleve
Marshall County
Minois
General Assembly
Evans Township
Vans Township
Ma Hoey
Evans
Supreme Court
County printing costs eyed for reform at October meeting
Marshall county paid 1340.71 to county printers at the October meeting. The board plans to hire out printing by contract to cut costs, similar to La Salle and Peoria counties, while bidders are invited for printing supplies. Totals show Lacon Democrat 35. Git 35, Henrv Times 422.15, Toluca Herald 196.11, Venona Index 50010, Henry Republican 1130, Lacon Journal hold. taxpayers seek more businesslike handling of funds.
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Marshall County
Tazewell
Marshall
la Salle
Peoria
Lacon Democrat
Henvy Times
Toluca Herald
Henry Republican
Lacon Journal
Waterways praised as great national asset by President
President Roosevelt lauds the nation's rivers and harbors as vital. He urges systematic, well planned spending to improve transportation, criticizing past patchwork methods and urging a shift toward coherent river and harbor development. The article also notes a marriage in Marshall County. Mayor John J. Thompson wed Miss Fanny Morey at the groom’s home, a private ceremony reportedly surprising the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
National Treasury
Ruverne
John J. Thompson
Fanny Morey
Gabriel Morey
Lacon
Stephens
Congregational Church
Thompsons
Community notices from Putnam area around 1907
Local items report visits and illness notes, harvest events, church suppers, and estate notices. Residents and families including Lash, Anderson, Downey, Hartley, Soper, and others are mentioned alongside farm sales, rental offers, and upcoming court proceedings in Marshall County Illinois.
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Gehsiig
Pekin
Hentric
Bill Mason
E.F. Haldwin
Gypsy
Pete West
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Iemeh
George Shimp
Sparland
O. F. Thomas
Charles Motter
Illinois Valley
George M Brown
Keytesvile
Grand River
Brown
Tyery
Missouri
Tom the
Republican
Chillicothe Pioneer
Tis “Henry Republican
T F Lash
Viginia
Ohio
William Lash
Bridgeport
AD Xhans
Mahon
Pittsh
Hevling
Martin's Ferry
Corral
John H. Ha
John Hartley
New Monroe
Front Streets
John—Hartl
John Harte
Hagle Grove
John Hart
Thiel
Richard Street
George Thiel
McNa
Putnam County
Bane
Thomas
McAleer
Poland
China
Higes
Gorn
Yelow
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