Deep waterway survey moves to Annepin station
Surveyors shift station to Annepin and plan continued work upriver. Delays due to injury halt letter carrier J N Fawcett’s route while Rev A Gorter covers a 25 mile trip. The Fred Swann steamship will carry passengers next Saturday from Henry to Peoria, while the straitg of Peoria and barge Pearl sail with a Peru to Peoria excursion of about 800 people and a brass band.
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Deep Waterway
Annepin
J.N. Fawcett
A. Gorter
Fred Swann
Henry
Peoria
Pearl
Peru
Matrimonial Union Seals Gilmer Goddard Alliance
In Henry yesterday evening two locals joined as Edna Delia Goddard and Francis Lee Roy Gilmer. The ceremony occurred at 5 PM at Mrs Sarah Goddard’s home on West Park Row with Rev Father Gorter officiating. Guests praised the couple as they received gifts then departed by the 7:15 train to Chicago. The bride comes from a quiet, devout St John’s church background. Gilmer is a respected postmaster known for his uprightness and home devotion. The Republican wishes the newlyweds happiness and success.
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Gilmer-Goddard
Henry
Sarah Goddard
West
Park Row
Edna Delia
Francis Lee Roy Gilmer
Sarah Gilmer
Chicago
Miss Goddard
Bet Pases
Hes
St John’s Church
Gilmers
Joan
Father Gorter
St John’s
Kapraun and Bie unite in wedding at St Marys church
Wm Kapraun and Misa Fan Bie were united in holy matrimony at St Marys church with a nuptial high mass in attendance. Rev Fr Zumbuehl officiated and offered parental blessing and wedding advice. The ceremony included Ida Selchter as groom’s person, Cach as best man, a wedding breakfast at an aunt’s home, and a reception and dance at Whitefield. The couple plan housekeeping on the groom’s farm and receive best wishes from their community.
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Kavraun-Trondly
St Mary’s Church
Wm W. Kagraun
Misa Fan‘Bie
Frank-f'riendly
Zumbuehl
Ida Selcbter
Eva Wunder
Kapraun
Whitefield
Armour Trust Buying Elevator Raises Farmer Alarm
The Princeton Republican alleges Armour company using the Fruit Growers Dispatch to seize transportation profits and inflate charges for Michigan fruit growers. It claims the Neola brand hides Armour ownership of eight grain elevators and urges that rebates from independents mirror Standard Oil tactics. Local talk in Bureau County foresees strong discussion if the plan advances.
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Bureau County
Armour Company
Michigan
Princeton
Foranum
Chicago Corporation
Fruit Rowers Dispatch
Tania
Neola Company
Neola
Its Life Saved by Chamberlain's Colic Remedy
B S Byer a town cooper credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a month of bulous dysentery. He reports immediate relief once using the remedy. Little, merchant at Hantock Maryland, also notes benefit. For sale by Dr Powell.
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Chamberlain
Collee
B.S. Byer
Hilm
Maya B
Little
Hantock
Powell
Rock Island Centennial Jubilee in Chicago Details
The Rock Island System announces Chicago’s Centennial Jubilee to run September 28 to October 2 featuring a Chicago fire reenactment, parades, water sports, relics, and an old settlers reunion. Special low rates from all points with train details at Rock Island ticket offices.
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Chicago
Brock Island
Cbicaf
Cinicano
Rock Island
In Memoriam George P Stanton of Putnam County
Putnam county mourns the death of George P Stanton a longtime public servant. He followed his father Dr Thomas Stanton into county office serving as county treasurer and county clerk for a term. He was postmaster of Hennepin and chaired the Republican county central committee for years. His death cut short a life of noble impulses and talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P Stanton
Putnam County
George &. Stanton
Thomas Stanton
George
Hennepin
Igdeath
Republican County-Central Committee
Hennepia Jetter
Tremain Albert G. Dies at Batavia Aged 62
Albert G Tremain 62 years 9 months 21 days of Batavia died after a long illness. He was the oldest of eight children raised on the Tremain farm in Whitefield township and was a blacksmith by trade. Survived by a second married son and siblings Richard Matthew Elizabeth Afra and John, with relatives in Arkansas Nebraska and Washington. Funeral held yesterday.
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Albert Gurney Tremain
Albert G. Tremato
Door
Batavia
Richard
Matthew
Nebraska
Ken McNeal
Tremain
Whitefield
Emma
Anna
Albert
Charles Barnard
Elizabeth
Afra Richie
Arkansas
John
Washington
Sona
Death of Eva E Laughlin 1901 1903
Eva Elizabeth Laughlin died September 8 1903 at age two after birth August 19 1901 to E H and M D Laughlin. Community mourns the bright child whose brief life brought joy and love. The family writes of faith and longing and the hope that the Kingdom of heaven welcomes such as her.
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Eva* E. Laughlin
Eva Elizabeth Laughlin
E. H
M.D. Laughlin
Iife
Kingdom of Heaven
Antalte
L. B. Mangers
McVicker Rites Held For Longtime Belmont County Native
George McVicker died at Eagle aged 76 years 10 months 17 days born October 22 1827 in Belmont County Ohio. He married Ellen Lorrey in Peoria County Illinois in 1848, with eight children and three surviving. He lived as a farmer and merchant, later with Powell McVicker Wikoff drapery firm, then moved to Laws where he resided 13 years. Brother of J D McVicker and Daniel Ketchum, he was a good man respected by all.
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Ee Dmcvicker
George McVicker
Eagle
Belmont County
Ohio
Ellen ‘Lorrey
Peoria County
Ira
J. D. McVicker
Daniel Ketchum
William C Long a Wellman Area Native Died at 81
William C Long born near Princeton Illinois July 28 1872 died September 8 1908 near Wellman Iowa at 81 years 1 month 6 days He moved with family to Knoxville Iowa in 1884 then Union County and Washington County before settling near Wellman He married Christina Cragie in spring 1898 Their daughter is four He joined the Church of Christ at Keota about five years ago and belonged to the M W A Wellman camp He suffered typhoid fever for five weeks and died after a period of illness Surviving relatives include his mother two brothers and a sister and other kin.
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William C. Long
James Long
Princeton
Ill
Wellman Town
Knoxville
Iowa
Union County
Washington County
Wellman
Mr Long
Christina Cragie
Church of
Manter
Slater
Obituary of Dr John W Waughop and family rites
Obituary notes Dr John Waughop of Olympia and his earlier service as Steilacoom asylum superintendent. It recalls his Civil War service, medical career, marriage to Eliza Rexford, and son Philip. Also recorded are funeral rites near Keota and burial details with Wellman lodge involvement. The Beattie Washington account fills in death aboard the Moana liner and complex family links.
Letter from Colorado mining claims 1903 update
A letter from Frank Sterrett in Colorado to E B Sterrett discusses Norwood Colorado Mining Co developments near Tarryall. He reports finding lead on shaft No 3 east side, four feet wide ore, galena quality, plans to sink 100 feet, expect further stock offerings, and notes expert Von Phul forecasts ore improves with depth.
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Berrett
Frank
Colorado
Norwood-Colorado Mining Co
Tarryall
Sterrett
Henry
Crippie Creek
von Phul
Joplin
New Mexico
Arizona
California
FE. O
Illinois State Fair Time and Train Route Details
Illinois State Fair runs from September 2 to October 8. One fare Epp trip via C. P. L. & Bt L Ry. stops at Friscofounes. Get a specific time card at the Test Office, T. J. Me Qrstb, Passenger Agent, 317 Main Street, Peoria.
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C. PL
Bt L Ry
T. J
Mainr&creet
Peoria
Henry ordinance levies taxes for 1903 city budget
Ordinance No. 218 provides for the Jevy assessment and collection of taxes for the fiscal year 1903 in Henry Illinois. It specifies amounts for electric lights police fees and salaries fire and water buildings and grounds election printing contingent and other items totaling five thousand dollars. The city clerk is to certify copies to county and state officials for tax extension. Passed and approved with councilors Green Bickerman Smith Cromwell Deck Yaeger voting aye.
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Henty
Henry
Lchoels
Anné
Marshall County
Ilinois
E.R. Wright
Olty Glennie Maff
Green
Smith
Ordinance for sidewalk on Richard Street Henry City
Ordinance No 219 provides for a cement sidewalk along the southerly side of Richard Street from North Street to the alley between North and School streets. It outlines four foot width, cement construction, contractor responsibility, and funding from general taxation. Passed and approved Sept 7 1905 by Mayor Hurouins and City Clerk Wrrant, with council vote recorded.
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City of
Henry
City
Henry Storion
Richard Street
North
Fugete Src. IL
Committee On
Fs H. Hurouins
E. B. Wrrant
Green
Yaeger Tha
Pickerman
Cromwell
Smith
Deck
Yaeger
Central Park Cement Platform Ordinance Adopted
Ordinance 220 provides a cement platform with iron posts and chain rail on the southerly side of Central Park funded from the special road fund. The measure becomes effective after passage and publication. Passed and approved September 7, 1903, published September 15, 1903. Mayor H Hurcaine City Clerk E B Waurnaur. Roll call shows Ayes Green, Blekerman, Smith, Cromwell, Leck and Yaeger.
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City of Henry
Central Park
Ec. TV
H. Hurcaine
E. B. Wauraur
Green
Cromwell
Dr Fruth to Return Visit to Henry
Due to his growing practice in Chicago Dr Fruth plans a return visit to Henry on Thursday Sept 8 from 1 30 to 6 p m He is endorsed by the press and has built a strong local reputation over the past year He will not undertake treatment unless a cure is possible Consultations on the date at Camp Houge. E V Paley and daughter in law Mrs Charles Raley have come from Crete Neb to visit Putnam county friends for the Magnolia Grange fair and the annual Quaker meeting near Magnolia Mr Raley formerly a Democratic representative from Putnam county has lived in Nebraska 12 years and spent eight months with a son and daughter in Salt Lake City and Utah Mormon settlements, which he says are honest orderly and industrious people.
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J. R. Paskell
Oscar Brennerman
Hennepin
French
Lloyd W. Belsley
Hesband
Sidney Ketchum
John Helm
Hig
Ben Hewitt
R. Robinson
Crow Cree Bridge
Henry Township
Commissioners of Highway
Edwin O. Leedy
Grear Northern Railway
J.a.mellek
Great Northern St. 2
Melick
John Streckfus
Acme Packet Company
City of
Winona
Rock Island
la Salle
Peoria
Bnb
Clinton
Lyons
St Louis
Fred Swain
Strack
Lacon
Lola
Sparland
Swain
LaSalle
Hugh L. Orr
Pasadena
Cal
Medford
Oregon
Southern Pacific R. R
Rogue Tiger Valley
California
Airs Lippert
Fruth
Chicago
Henry
Camp Houge
E. V. Paley
Charles Raley
Crete
Neb
Old Friends
Put‘ham County
Grange
Fatrai
Magnolia
Mr Raley
Putnam County
Nebraska
Salt Lake City
Utah
Piluceton Tribune
Illinois State Fair Rail Service From Springfield
The Illinois State Fair in Springfield runs Sept 26 to Oct 8 with the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific and the key Peoria and St Louis railways offering best service and lowest fares. The lines promise the quickest route from Henry to Springfield and direct landing at the fair grounds plus a 10 cent saving each way between Springfield and the grounds. Ensure tickets read via C R I & P to Peoria and U P to Springfield.
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Peorla
L. Peorla
Springfield
A Purgative Pleasure In Tiny Early Risers Pills
A testimonial from W. H. Howell of Houston Texas praises DeWitts Little Early Risers as a purgative that cleanses the liver and bowels without weakening the body. The pills are claimed to relieve constipation and sick headaches, improving general vitality.
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DeWitt
W. H. Howell
Houston
Tex
Powell
Appointment as Immigration Agent for Chicago firm
Jno Sebastian, passenger traffic manager of a railroad company, informs Tilinots and Tilots that J. A. Melick of Henry has fully passed the Pass Bureau and is appointed immigration agent for the company. The letter references the September 12, 1903 appointment and is addressed to Bir.
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Chicago
Tilinots
J. A. Melick
Henry
Tilots
Rg A
Pass Bureau
Jno Sebastian
Passenagger Trath
The Henry Republican Office Ad Offers Stationery and Subscriptions
The Henry Republican office sells envelopes, memorandum pads, mourning stationery, and assorted box stationery at low prices. It invites subscribers, offers engraved work estimates, and advertises a combined Henry Republican and Nichols Business Guide for $2.00 with legal forms.
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Republica
Anneceipt
Republican
Ofice
Henry Republic
Henry Republican
Nichols Business
Henry
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Ditors and Furnsaere
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Rock Island System
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H. A. Pallister
Mkeota
Wellman Lodge
John J
C.B. ‘Long
Afton
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Til
Keota
Lowa
John W. Waughop
Post-Intelligencer
Richard Waughop
Olympia
Wash
Steilacoom
Moara
Cape Flattery
Hosolum
Waughop
Honolulu
de Philip Rexford
Victoria
Clallam
R Wabetop
Tazewell County
Eureka College
Lincoln
17Th Iiinoia Volunteer Infantry
Western Washington Hospital For
Goddard
Rogera
Eliza 8. Rexford
Sten-Rexfo Tford
Bent—erize
Cook County
Philip Rexford Waughop
Harvard College
George H. Thomas Post G. A. R
American Medical Psychological Association
New York Medico- Legal
Norwood-Colorado
Vlad Ryve
Duroc
Jersey
Ottawa
Lyman Hant
Terubury
Wrencr Hunt
Flist National Bank of
OHSAS
R. Jones
State OF Illinoie
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Hartley
Dom Figcher
Dom Miselli
Jim Hartley
Dom Fischer
Ingso
Sal
Ohn Hartley
Bry Street
Cty of
Joan Hartley
Ciselist
D. Rienwono
Conservati
First National Bank
Illinois
Isuainess
National Banka
Fe Saat
U.s-Renast
U.S
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Oane
Chas R. Jones
Charles RK
L. Jones
Pobite Law
Camp Grové
Henry Pr
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