THY GREAT WATERWAY and Great Ship Canal Debate
In Beardstown a convention notes the Illinois Des Plaines and Mississippi efforts to create a ship canal linking the Great Lakes to the Gulf. Dams on the Illinois River are urged removed to restore depth, while Congress is pressed to fund a navigable waterway aiding farmers and national commerce. England’s stance on free silver is contrasted with U S gold standard plans.
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Beardstown
Minois
Desplaines
Chicago
Illinois” River
Congress
Mexico
Great North
Northwest
National m
Gulf
England
Silver Commission
London
Europe
United States
Henry Fire Co Parade and Field Day on Civic Anniversary
The Henry City Fire Company held its annual parade and field day on Tuesday. Chief Gilpin led the procession through town with the Water Engine and Hook and Ladder Co, followed by athletic contests on Edward Street. Officers listed included Foreman Theodore Disosway and committee members. events featured foot races, bicycle races, hose and ladder exhibitions, and prizes from local merchants. An evening ball at New Opera Hall capped the day with Harrington’s Orchestra.
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Henry. Fire Co
Gilpin
Bromley
Edward Street
Theodore Disosway
Paskell
Frank .Krenz
J.J. Gresser
Wm Kuss
O. A. Frommel
J. K. Paskell
Thomas Vogelsanger
Henry Yaeger
J. N. Krenz
Frank Baer
Frank Krenz
Cannah-Jones
Chas_McManus
J N Krenz
Wm Grey
Tims
Hose Co
Stetmle
Gresser
Hein
Foger ‘Bros
A Hiedler
Dark Town Fire Co
Cobain
W H Stover
Wm Green
Frank Osbon
Walter Green
BenJoice
Henry Times
Himer Mle
New Opera Hall
Harrington
Correction clears alderman over street work accusation
A Republican correction states an alderman did not order or benefit from recent grading and leveling of streets. The correspondent’s claim of city expense for work on the alderman’s property is deemed mistaken, and the alderman is declared innocent of any such action.
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Stroota
Repuoblican
Easily Pleased and the Value of Simplicity
In a casual chat from Bunnysid Washington a speaker reflects on not relying on superfluities. The anecdote notes a parent teaching patience and restraint to children and fearing helplessness from excess. Youth's Companion is cited as prompting the lesson.
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Bunnysid
Washington
Marys
Irving
Beas
Grain-O: A New Grain Coffee Alternative Advertised
An old notice promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims benefits for delicate stomachs and easy digestion and notes price points of 15 and 25 cents per package. The notice also mentions Eliphalet Ketchum's health improving after returning from Ford County.
Woman's Club Holds October Meeting at Mrs Evelyn Jones Home
Regular gathering of 24 members led by President Mrs Mary Hildebrant met October 18 at Mrs Evelyn B. Jones home. The program featured Mrs Townsend reading Our More Distinguished Artists and Their Work, with music selections and a discussion on music in liberal education. Adjournment set for two weeks hence with Mrs Mary McDonough.
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Woman's Club
Evelyn B. Jones
Mary L. Hildebrant
Josephine Townsend
Hevin
Wilson G. Smith
Spindler
Mra
Anna B. Jenks
Savanna
Masic
Sir Founds Ta Uaiare
Ide Stones
Evelyn E. Jones
Minnie Kline
Henrietta Helper
Amanda Niece
Elizabeth Hendrick
Lalla Lloyd
Gertrude Bickerman
Harriet K. Vail
Laverna Disasway
Elisé Helper
Mary-P. Fyffe
Mary McDonough
Int A-Lezz
M Htta Bracken obituary and local notices
Obituary notes for M Htta Bracken of Patan born Oct 14 1870 died Oct 24 1897 aged 27 years 10 days. Funeral at home with Rev George Lisyd officiating. Also reports of Whitefield Camp M W of A resolutions for Fred Conover death and community sympathy. Local items include medical ads and social notes.
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Bracken
Capt
Wm Bracken
Patan
Heavenly Kingdom
Christian Church
Walter
Harrison
Henry
George Lisyd
Congregational Church
M. W
Walter ”. Harrison
John Barry
Henry Eagleston
J. H. Oity
M. A
Sang
J. M. Powers
Ed Knapp
Thie City
M.bita
Waltard
Daughester
Wm. Bracken
Paris
Clear Creek
Amelia
Jonesh Holand
Sirs
J. W. Kay
Rent’ Fn
Joseph Boyle
No-to-bac anti tobacco cure ad and local notices
An 1897 newspaper fragment includes an advertisement for No-to-bac claiming nicotine relief and a money back guarantee. It lists book availability and mail options from Sterling Remedy Co and Chicago and New York addresses. The piece also records public office hours, plus obituaries for Amelia Bracken and others with brief kinship notes.
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Sterling Remedy Us
Chicago
Randolph St
New York
Spruce St
Provisions ones Bdl case update unclear text
The readable fragment mentions provisions and a case reference with numbers like 8600 and 60 and 66. No clear names, dates, or places are identifiable.
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Gradoe
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Peoria, Rit
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J. A. Williams
Midway Plaisance
Rekins
Tropics
the Congregational Church
Eliphalet Ketchum
Ford County
Bang
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Whitefield Camp
Fred Conover
Conover
Bradford and Henry
J. O
Chenoweth
Joseph Heider
Robert Hoar
Joan Campbell
Mrs
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John
Dr Knapp
Brimfeld
Bsei
Express
Millinery Department
FIAT
Cooper
Prist Dutonce
R. C. McWittrans
P.M
Wyoming
Jane J. Bnare
Grandvon
W. G. Snyder
Ame
Minneapolis, Minn
Plymou Church
Charles T. Moefett
Rebecca Virginia
John Baker
Henry Markets
Yeager's Grove
Ara
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