Wenona area notices mix of tradespeople and events
Henry Republican to the fair with a large stock of school books at Kalb's drug store. Various local updates mention residents, property sales, beekeeping, brewery ads, and upcoming community events in Wenona and surrounding areas.
Illinois legislative directory praised by Hon James T Thornton
A Dakota City Iowa column notes Henry Miss Flora Walker marriage to Arthur Minion nephew of U S Senator James F Wilson. Local items report school opening repairs and a temperance speech by Hon P 8 Perley. Accidents involve Isaac Camery Hanwood Rollins and George Ingle with recoveries ahead. A Belle Voglesang benefit is planned and community notices cover public remarks and church events.
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Kalb
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Canada
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William German
Mr German
Putnam County
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George Ingle
Samuel Caft
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Belle Voglesang
Bickerman's Hall
Miss Voglesang
Goodrich Propeller Co Formed to Sail Vessels
Mr Goodrich returns from New York and announces the Goodrich International Propeller Co a $10,000,000 capitalization to manufacture a ship propulsion invention. Goodrich elected president with half the shares, Lawrence Van Wyck named secretary, office at Park Row New York. The plan promises a revolution in vessel propulsion and draws capital and watermen support. A second item from Wenona Index reports C D Parker drilling a deep well with a dangerous air damp incident and a temporary collapse of his confidence after a lantern goes out. he recovers and declines another bore.
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Hoe
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Lawrence van Wyck
Park Row
N. Y
Hearvery
Yand
Wenona Index
C.D. Parker
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George
Charley
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Birthday Celebration for Wm Fosdick at His Home
A large group gathers at Wm Fosdick’s residence near the college to mark his 58th birthday. Family and friends arrive around 10 am, admire decor, hear a reminiscence from 32 years ago, share a dinner of cakes and pies, receive slippers as a gift, and end with ice cream and lemonade before departing around six.
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Hisy Bn
James
Eleora Swift
Clark
Viva Clark
Gil
Tillié South
George W
Mra Luilla Tanquary
Garria Fosdick
Kate Chambers
John
Fosdick
N.d
Fondick
Smith
Feet Racing Draws Crowds as John O'Brien Dominates Meet
John O'Brien, the fast runner, visits the city and wins several races at Beach Street track. He beats rivals in two mile and mile heats while Leavitt, Harney, and Meridian post solid times. The exhibition draws large crowds and O'Brien gains fame as a professional sprinter.
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Crank Coe
Kid Marneys
Frank Coe
Jamesvitt
Leavitt
Errace
O'Brian
James Harne Abe
Merdlan
O'Brien
Ars
Harney
Merdian
Hurnay
Leavite
Cow
West side travelers urge Henry bridge plan for relief
Old settlers say crossing takes hours in sun and urge Henry as a meeting site with a bridge to unite east and west sides. Whitefield notes editorials and asks ventilating discussion by Gower Editor.
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Henry
Lacon
Gower
Whitefield
Renew Your Lease of Health With Ginger Tonic
An advertisement touts Parors Ginger Tonic as a cure for energy slumps and malaise. It claims to restore stomach, liver, and kidney function and purify the blood, with testimonials from neighbors. It also notes a reform-era prohibition evasion involving cider and apples.
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Paror
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