Local bidders win school coal contract and river show tours
The Board of Education awarded Geo Nicholson Co a coal contract at 1.90 per ton. Jost eve. Meanwhile Michael Murray moved his sample room to the Hopearth building. A suit against the Steamer Rex saw a bond posted and service of papers. Insane asylum transports and a French traveling show on a river boat drew crowds and praise for its two performances and full equipment.
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American Business College
Omaha
Nebraska
Board of Education
Geo Nicholson
Michael Murray
Stelmle
John Morgan
J. P
Rex
Ted ‘Meyers
I. P. Bush
Hequire Morgan
Henry
French
Nome
South 5
Tronmcgp
Sparland notes mix illness and community events
Sparland brief reports Mrs Robi Murdock ill, M Olgon recent arrival, doctors Haighs moved to Peoria, Mrs Zimmerman sick again. Judge Shaw and Daisy visited postmaster, Baptists at Toulon, cemetery dues urged, Fr Toff horses and local stock business, school children cheer, town improvements planned, Grange supper planned September 19 at Murphy home with 10 cent admission.
Local notes include weddings and political meetings
Rulter Cook is on the sick list. Rev Zeller will go to conference next Monday. Charley Cutler of Iowa visits Granville. Mr Hasge of Great Bend guests of J B Davis. Sheriff Downey to receive clothing next Monday at 10. Bady Stockdale of Chicago visits Harry Eddy. Hon J V Graff in Granville. crowd from Hennepin to hear him. Ed ger B Carter and Harriet Barnard wedding planned for next Thursday. Mr Cutler a Floridian entrepreneur. the bride a Granville elite. M S Newburn returns from Omaha Des Moines fair and will take Chester white hog herd to the state fair next week. Winslow Evans of Peoria and P W Wilcox address Hennepin under McKinley Club at courthouse next Saturday night. all invited. Republicans name ticket at courthouse last Saturday: circuit clerk J Darley, states attorney J J Taylor, surveyor A V D Rous nee Jr., coroner Dr Taylor of Granville. McKinley Club holds a rousing meeting with Major McKinley letter read and appla
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Rulter Cook
Turner
Henry
Zeller
Charley Cutler
Iowa
Hasge
Great Bend
Kan
J. B. Davis
Sheriff Downey
Granville
Newburn
Des Moines
Nebraska
Towa
Winslow Evans
Peoria
P. W. Wilcox
Mendota
Hennepin
McKinley Club
Court House
Joi Darley
J. J. Taylor
A. V. D. Rousnee Jr
Taylor
Prominent Greenville Lawyer Praises Syrup Popsin
A Greenville Illinois attorney writes of long troubling biliousness and headaches and recommends Syrup Popsin after trials with many remedies. The note appears amid school notices and catalog advertisements for Brown's Business College and related local items.
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Greenville
BE. Cook
Eean
Local Notes From Galesburg and Nearby
Hattie Spencer returns to Galesburg to attend school. George Wable found the cow and calves he advertised for. Apples plentiful this year. Hiram Mutton visits his mother in Jacksonville and notes her condition. John Clift from Salsby visits his mother for a few days.
Local notices and storms highlight a busy week
A crowded Whitefield hall hosted speeches by Mr Fort and others including George Vail and John Blackburn. Reports note visits by families to Livingston county and Putnam, a heavy Friday storm with a severe lightning strike at John Divelbeise’s barn, and a Whitefield speech by J Franklin for state attorney with a strong McKinley Club turnout of over 60 members.
Community Notes from South Whitefield and Nearby
South Whitefield and surrounding areas report social visits at multiple homes including Leslie Waughop D Bonham and Bonham households. Grandma Jacobs recovers under Dr Willis care as Rev Reynolds plans sermon at Bonham schoolhouse on Sunday September 20 along with recent Bureau Co. visit and guests Mrs Cummings and Clara Bonham with family members Hannan and Dean.
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W. B. Deok
Leslie Waughop
Alfred Botts
Hr. D. Bonham
Clara Bonham
Emily
Frank Martin
Clifford
Willis
Rev Reynolds
Bonham
I. S. Hunt
Bureau Co
Cummings
Rally at Saratoga Town Hall Draws Enthusiastic Crowd
A Saratoga rally last Saturday night featured Rolley's bus bringing in supporters including patriotic ladies from Henry. The Henry Republican glee club performed campaign songs while Wright Kinnear and Dr McDill delivered cheering speeches. A cavalry detachment of McKinleyites from La Prairie entered the hall to an enthusiastic reception. Lacon attendees included Blackstone DePue Wright and Powell. The gathering was deemed a great success.
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Saratoga
Town Hall
Rolley
Henry
Henry Republican Glee Club
Messrs
Wright, Kinnear
Dr McDill
Kinnear
Ballard's Snow Liniment Claims Wide Cure Reach
Mrs Hamilton of Cambridge Illinois says rheumatism kept her from raising her hand but Ballard's Snow Liniment cured her. Chas Handley of Lay and Lyman in Kewanee Illinois reports rheumatism relief. The ad asserts it cures inflammation wounds sores and sprains and is sold by Dr Powell.
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Ballard
Hamilton
Cambridge
Chas
Handley
Lay-&-Lyman
Kewanee
Powell
Putnam Community Notes And Local Events
A democrat rally will be held in the old M. P. church next Saturday night. Robert and Barney Chance attended the marriage of their sister at La Salle on Thursday. Some young people attended the boat show at Henry last Saturday night and reports say a good time was had. A Republican rally at Henry Monday night showed strong support for McKinley. Last Thursday night had the hardest shower of the summer with about an inch of rain in two hours. The apple cutting party last Thursday night was not very successful due to bad work. Several young people plan to attend the District Christian Endeavor Convention at Granville September 22 and 23. Closing preaching at Putnam M. E. church will be next Sunday at 3 p m with Sunday school at two. Our town was surprised by the marriage of Harmon Linfon Show. Prosperity and happiness are hoped for. Mary Anderson has returned home after visiting Miss Josie Dell of Hennepin and Granville friends, with trips to Starved Rock and Deer Park.
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M. PF
Robert
Barney Chance
la Salle
Henry
McKinley
Warker
Christian Endeavor
Granville
Putnam M. E
Marriete
Harmon
Linfon
Mary Anderson
Josie Dell
Hennepin
Starved Rock
Deer Park
Hall's Catarrh Cure oath statement in Toledo
Frank J Cheney declares as senior partner of Fe J Cheney Co that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Care. Signed December 6, 1886 before A W Gleason Notary Public. Sent for testimonials and sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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Orry
Toledo
Lucns
Frank J. Cheney
FE. J. Cuzney & Co
Hal
Franx J. Cheney
A.D
A. W. Gleason
Hall
F. J. Cooney & Co
Magnolia Notes and Local Visits Include Many Families
Magnolia columns record visits among locals including Ed Hannum and Mrs St John, with sickness updates for Mrs Fannie Johnson Lou Otto and others. A pool hall mishap injures John Morse lifting an arm fracture near the wrist. Rev P A St John to attend El Paco conference. remedies touted for liver ailments.
Community Notes From Palatine Area
Mrs Swisher visits Bumgarner manse while Mrs Boyd of Venona visits friends. German school opens with Miss Dixon. Old School Baptists attend a large meeting. Martha Hath rests with Dr McGee for throat trouble. A young son born to Geo Huffman’s family. Joe Bumgarner starts Putnam school with 0 pupils. Will Johnson tends pets with care. Mr and Mrs Puffer host relatives here. Dr McGee accompanies Mrs Sthl to Chicago for treatment and possible operation. Herman Brown returns from St Mary’s Hospital after a capital operation. A. C. Vail and wife back from Brimfield after visiting Dr A. A. Knapp. No Sunday school due to Yearly Meeting. church and school to resume next Sunday. Ladies circle raises funds to fix the church, used for youth activities and public events. Young men plan a Lake Senachwine outing with fishing and duck shooting. rains spoil plans. Palatine sees a local building boom. a telephone line from Davis’s store connects to Tonics and a private line links to Dr McGee’s residence.
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Boyd
Venona
Miss Dixon
Martha Hath
Dr McGee
Geo Huffman
Joe Bumgarner
Putnam
Will Johnson
Dick Puffer
Odeltaré
Gallaher
Geo Puffer
McGee
Mre Sthl
Chicago
Boyt
Herman Brown
A. C. Vail
Brimfield
A. A. Knapp
Davis
Tonics
Duavia
Lone Tree Social Notes and Fair Attendance
Mrs Sarah Powell and Grandma Bell visited in Whitefield this week with Frank Bell and family while others traveled to Henry for a fair. No Lone Tree school Thursday due to the fair. Dr Ellis tends the ailing Jennett. Visitors from Keota and Lone Tree plan time among friends. Sunday school canceled due to storm. next Sunday expected with Prov 16 23 33 lesson.
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Lone Tree
Sarah Powell
Grandma Bell
Whitefield
Frank Bell
Powell
Henry
J. H. Williams
Mets
Patrim
Iowa
Potnamite
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Ad Claims Universal Approval
An ad proclaims Hallard's Horehound Syrup as the best cough remedy worldwide. It guarantees relief for coughs colds sore throat chest pneumonia bronchitis croup and whooping cough and cites physician Dr Powell as a seller.
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Hallard
Ballard
Dr Powell
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