Friends Meeting at Clear Creek Concludes Attendance Strong
The annual gathering of Friends began last Sunday at Clear Creek meeting house with good attendance and strong sermons. The business session will address county issues including the county farm dinner and the new jail project. Henry station reports August tickets total 9859.32 and local fares 1445.30 for the month. freight receipts are not counted. Petit jurors for the October circuit term include J Spechit, G W E Cook, Michael Hirren, Roberts McNeal, Geo Dwarf, Frank Stoner, John A Johnson, and others across Tacon Belle Pisin and multiple townships.
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Yearly Meeting of Friends
Ficusa
Clear Creek
Henry
Petit Jurora
Circuit Court
Tacon
F J Spechit
G W E Cook
Michael Hirren
Roberts
John McNeal
Geo Dwarf
Frank Stoner
John A Johnson
Steuben
Kred Specht
David Watkins
J M McLaughlin
Geo Bedford
John Davis
Wm Kiddell
Belle Pisin
Geo Golliver
Samuel Chenneworth
Evans
V Wes
Tribute to James Wescott and a Henry Arizona house
Letter from Hon. P. B. Perley praises the late James Wescott Marshall County clerk as honest and conscientious. It also notes the completion of A. G. Hiltebrand’s new Henry residence by J. Sparling, a six room cottage praised for its design and finish, with Hiltebrand moving in next week.
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J James Wescott
Puantx
Arizona
Burt
Circuit Court
Marshall County
James Wescott
Crow Meadow
Henry
A. G. Hilte.brand
J.—P.sparling
Hillebrand
Sparling
Hiltebrand
Teachers Earn Certificate After Reading Initiative
A year after a reading initiative for teachers was formed, participants studied books on land value and related subjects. Miss Helper alone completed the examination and last week received a certificate from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for passing the exam.
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Atute
Land of Value
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Drowning of Young Bracken On Michigan Canal
The drowning of John P. Bracken of Putnam is described as a tragic accident on the Michigan canal towpath near Homeo Four miles east of Lockport. Bracken was riding with companion Mr Cook when his wheel struck an obstruction and he fell into the 16 foot deep, filthy water. Bracken's body and wheel were recovered after a lengthy search. funeral services were conducted by Elder D. R. Howe and Elder Parker with a large community turnout.
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John P. Bracken
Putnam
Teiauin
Granville
Peru
la Salle
Michigan
Utica
Marseilles
Morrie
Bracken
Lockport
Miller
Cook
O. P. Carroll
Homeo
Mr Bracken
Carroll
Joliet
Rummonth
Put‘nam
D. R. Howe
Eureka
Shaw
Howe
Parker
Henry
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Croup Say Mother
A local reminiscence recalls Cham berlain's Cough Remedy curing a child’s croup and being passed to the speaker’s offspring with good results. Sold by J. W. Niece.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Niece
William B Robinson of Putnam Passes After Illness
William B. Robinson born February 15 1806 in Ohio died near Putnam September 2 1893 after a six month illness. He married Sarah Medearin and had four sons and three daughters. A Mason and active Methodist, he valued honesty and Bible study. Funeral at home led by Elder W F Shaw, burial at Cncelone cemetery with Rev Dunlavy officiating. Executor O P Carroll named. estate $3000 and 160 acres.
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Whitlam
Iowa
Milo
Kansas
Mis
Robinson
Masonic Order
Harmon G. Reynolds Lodge
Whitefield Corners
Methodist Episcopal Church
William Robinson
Christ
W.F. Shaw
Christian Church
Cncelone
Dunlavy
M. EB
Blark Co
O. P. Carroll
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Thorough Recovery
In advice for the sick, the ad urges taking Hood's Sarsaparilla with perseverance. It notes chronic illnesses require time and moderation, and claims the medicine will attack disease vigorously and not leave the field until conquered.
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Hood
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cough and Lung Cure
An advertisement extolls Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. Trial bottles free at Dr Powell's drug store. Large bottles priced 60 cents and 81. A separate notice reports a W C T U extra meeting at their hall with Elder S Beckelhymer and visitors from Eureka and Sparland attending.
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S. Beckelhymer
Eureka
Alfred Burnham
Sparland
Moses Berierryite
Hepuiti-Law
Bret Hartley
Mra Hi
Locke
Hill
Bilder Beckelhymer
Adelis Culver
Maria Davis
Elder Beckelhymer
Mra
Geo Fritz
W. CT. U. Benediction
What Do You Take Medicine For Hood's Sarsaparilla
An old ad suggests medicine use hinges on illness or prevention and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for impure blood and debility. It urges selecting Hood's and notes Hood's Pills as a companion remedy. The piece then shifts to a string of humorous quips from magazines.
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Hood
Furniture dealer offers Chicago World’s Fair travel deal
J D Cummings and Co Englewood Illinois furniture dealers entice visitors to the World’s Fair with travel subsidies. For $50 of goods they pay one fare one way, $75 pays round trip, $100 pays round trip and delivery to the nearest station with freight prepaid. Offer valid six days from date.
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Chicago
Jace
J. D. Comminas & Co
Wentworth Ave
Englewood
Ballard's Snow Liniment Proven to Cure Rheumatism
Mrs Hamilton of Cambridge DI reports rheumatism prevented her from raising her hand to her head but Ballard's Snow Liniment cured her. Chas Handlay, a clerk from Lay Elman in Kowan ee Illinois, says it cured his rheumatism. It claims to heal inflammation wounds sores cuts sprains and similar ailments and is sold by Dr Powell I.
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Ballard
Powell
Probate Court docket and notices from a Monday session
The Probate Court docket notes estates with proofs of adjustments for McEntee Martin Townsend Palmer Edward and final report for Chas Edward. Minor report for Mildred G. Clift and Frank S. Clift. Hearing and funding for plaintiff in Palmer v estate with damages of 423.31 and Jones v Townsend estate with damages 200.50. An editorial on silver and several advertisements follow including Demorest's Family Magazine promotions and Ayer's Pills testimonial.
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Thos McEntee
James B. Martin
John C. Townsend
John Palmer
Chas
Edward
Mildred G. Clift
Frank S. Clift
John T. Palmer
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