Jurisdiction of County Courts overview and duties
A draft summary outlines the county court’s original jurisdiction in probate estates guardianships and conservatorships settlements and claims. tax and local improvement cases. adoption of children. insolvent debtor assignments. inquests and lunacy. eminent domain private property condemnation. and concurrent civil and criminal jurisdiction with the circuit court for cases under certain monetary limits. It notes election context for a Republican candidate Judge Wright and voter considerations this fall.
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B. W. ‘Wright
Cell Ledge
Sethis
Wille
Towl
Circuit Court
Pee
Peaye
Hedwat
Patie
Crows in Japan Attract Attention With Clever Feats
Reader recalls Yezo counts of crows filling the northern land with noise and wit. A dog in Mori ate carrion while crows debated the meat, then a strong crow offered a piece to the dog and the flock feasted, leaving the dog puzzled.
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Japan
Yezo
Grand-Of-The Empire
Cure for Dysentery and Diarrhoea Promises Relief
A Bradford County man recounts using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy during two illnesses. He reports rapid relief after two doses on a long bicycle trip and again during a summer attack. The remedy is sold at Dr Powell's drug store.
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Asaya
Taylor-alNers
Albany
Bradford County
Ward
Laceyville
Dr Powell
Farmer and city collector clash over wild birds and nests
A farmer confronts a city collector who takes eggs and specimens for a herbarium and aquarium. The farmer argues that birds and nests are on his property. The tale ends with the collectorReturning eggs and agreeing to protect the thrashers. The New York Tribune notes the moral that living nature should be valued alive.
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Thia Aquarium
Oyas
New York“tribune
German Syrup boasts quick relief and lasting cure claims
Dr A Borcher a celebrated German physician touts German Syrup as a rapid fix for coughs colds and lung troubles claiming it removes the cause of illness and returns parts to health. Two million bottles were set in the US since 1868 and three doses allegedly relieve ordinary coughs. It lists price and availability at local outlets and notes maps for Marshall and Putnam counties issued with The Henry Republican.
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United States
Powells
Green
Marshall
Putnam County
Henry Republican
Court House
Estore
Brown's Business College Opens New Central Illinois Quarters
Brown's Business College prepares to open September 20 in a new Jefferson avenue and Liberty street building. The commodious structure features mottled brown and red pressed brick, marble entry, steam heating with automatic regulation, and air ventilation five times per hour. It offers up to date facilities including drinking fountains, ward robes, filing cabinets, a local telephone system, and oak furnishings. The model office will teach students real business methods by placing them with local firms for experience. President G W Brown and local principal W H Garver praise the move to the upgraded campus.
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Brown’s
Business College
Jefferson Avenue
Liberty-street
Illinois
Brown College
Stueet Bras Beeta Uppornae Sons ‘Tion
Peoria
Brown
Ace
G. W. Brown
Ocal
W.H. H. Garver
California Republicans condemn trusts and back Roosevelt reforms
The platform denounces conspiracies to restrain trade and praises President Roosevelt for enforcing anti trust laws. It pledges support to protect producers and workers, while promoting competition and limiting monopolies amid a regional crops report.
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California
Yvondéinhn
Roosevelt
Restoration of Sugar Plantations in Cuba Postwar
Report from a Little Chronicle notes Cuba’s sugar plantations recovering after war with rebuilt facilities and new machinery. Proposals include replacing bullock carts with freight automobiles and using steam motive power on flat cars. War casualties and famine reduced cattle, prompting calls for modern transport and stronger, slower freight transport solutions.
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Cuba
Bern
Japanese designers craft dining novelties with flowers
The piece praises Japanese flair for creating beautiful table novelties beyond flowers in finger bowls. It notes odd towers and colored arrangements that entertain guests as wood bits are placed on bowls. The chrysanthemum, Japan’s national flower, is highlighted as a favorite.
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Nmilgiti News
Africa Has Six Active Volcanoes in Eastern Africa
A New York Herald report states Eastern Africa hosts six active volcanoes while Western Africa has four. Cameroons saw eruptions as late as 1838. Canary Islands feature Teneriffe and other vents with intermittent 18th century eruptions and ongoing fumaroles.
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Africa
Cameroons
Canary Isands
Teneriffe
N. Y
Irony of Fate and the Tide Desk Carving Tale
In a Chicago Evening News style aside a long haired passenger and auburn whiskered man recall the future's unknowable choices. A wave of nostalgia meets a claim of unfulfilled fame after a tide desk carving made in a country schoolhouse long ago.
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Littie
Tide
Chicago Evening News
Henry Woman's Club Organized in 1892 Celebrates Ten Years
The Henry Woman's Club, organized in June 1892, shows a 10th anniversary with 383 members enrolled last year. Founding president Laura A. served five years. current officers include Press-Town editor, Josephine L. Townsend, and secretary Emily Bonham. The club has seven departments and a long standing library begun in 1896.
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Henry Woman's Club
Mary Lb. Hiltebrant
Anna Burt Jenks
Evelyn E. Jones
Ida L. Jones
Grace Lincoln
Emma McDonough
Beulah Nicholson
Mary H. Paskell
Belle H. Potter
Margaret N. White
Cornelia A. Burt
Mary Jacobs
Laura A. Kline
Laura A
Press- Towna Iec
Aal
Josephine L. Send
Press McDonough
M. Laverna Disosway
Emily Bonham
Sadie Albertson
Clara B. Waughopi
Mra May Dewey
Alice Ketehumt_ourt
Mary JL. Hildebrant
Uce
L. M. Lincoln
Woman’s Club
The
Library Association
Clukh
Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia advertised
An advertisement touts a "Mystic Cure" claiming rheumatism and neuralgia are cured in 1 to 8 days. It asserts the cure removes the cause and the disease disappears, with initial broad benefits. Available in 75 cents and $1.00, sold by J. E. and FA. Powell.
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J. E
FA. Powell
Advertising Truth From Wanamaker on Public Notice
John Wanamaker asserts that relentless, everyday advertising makes a store familiar to people and shapes the community's support. He warns that without newspapers the public would be left without advocates or a record of local life.
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John Wanamaker
Obituary of Cornelius Tanquary Prominent Steuben Resident
Cornelius Tanquary of Steuben township died after a long illness. He served as supervisor, collector, assessor, and school director, and was a longtime Methodist church member and leader. He leaves eight living children, eighteen grandchildren, and several siblings and inlaws. The funeral was held at Bethel church with Rev S P James and a Sparland cemetery burial.
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Cornelius Tanquary
Perry
Picaway County
Ohio
Dee
Tazewell County
Marshall County
Gentty
Sarah E. Huff
R. Nighewonger
Ixausas
Marthe &. Fosdick
Olive W. Barker
Harriet Monroe
Whitefield
Eayward A.tanquary
Bella L. ‘Odell
Cme
Burtha
Charles A. Tanquary
Addison
James ‘Languary
Sparsgnd
Elizabeth Hosking
Sae City
Iowa
Wighstronger
Kansas
Steuben Township
Jacob. Matthews
Whitefield Township
Methodist Church
Bethel Church
Sparland
Bethel Ccburch
S. P. James
Lacon
C. Tanquary
Mrs Maria Griswold Dead at 88 in Milo Township
Mrs Maria Griswold, born August 1814 in Pennsylvania, died September 8 in Milo township at her daughter Mrs R I McLean’s residence. She married John A Griswold on March 27 1839 and they moved to Milo after marriage. She was mother of ten children, six surviving, and long active in the M E church.
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Maria Griswold
Pennsylvania
Milo Township
R. I. Mclean
Mra Griswold
John A. Griswold
Illinois
Griswold
M. E. Church
Nearer My God to Thee Author and Funeral Note
A fragmentary historical note about Sarah Hogiish wo man who wrote Nearer My God to Thee. It claims she lived in frailty and suffered bodily pain while writing poems. The hymn is linked to a Fox volume in England around 1684 1, and the author reportedly died in 1646 at Marlow in Lesex.
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Sarah
Uncle Joe’s Ten Coat Rumor Summary
A Washington tale claims Uncle Joe Cannon bought a cheap overcoat for 16 dollars to spare his daughter. The daughter allegedly misled a tailor, resulting in a $50 coat, while the parent paid 25 dollars after hearing it drew admiration in the House.
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Joe
Cannon
New York Times
Ben Trovato
Washington
Reclamation of Waste Lands and National Expansion
The piece extols converting swamp lands into cultivation in southern Michigan and compares domestic farm development to the government push to reclaim arid western regions. It argues internal expansion will grow population and national wealth, uniting the republic as more land is tilled and homeseekers increase.
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Swood County
Republican Printing Offers Stationery and Custom Printing
The Henry Republican office markets writing paper, envelopes, mourning stationery, and box stationery at low prices. It offers engraving services and a wide range of job printing including cards, notices, catalogs, and engraved tags with sample wedding and event items.
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Republican Oileg
Seth Judea
Republican
Henvy Republican
Republican Office
Henry Republican
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