Wedding at St James Heralds Riverside Bride
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Brennan and Mr. Thomas Hansom was celebrated at St James church with nuptial high mass. The bride wore white cashmere and carried roses. reception followed at her sister Mrs Henry Holmes’s nine miles northwest of the city. The groom is a Riverside farmer and they will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Brennan
Thomas Hansom
St. James Church
Father Jacobsmeier
Christian Moriority
George Brennan
Riverside
Henry Holmes
Eagle rescues girl as big bald eagle attempts abduction
In Mt. Vernon Indiana on February 12 a 5 year old girl was seized by a large bald eagle while playing in the yard near the Illinois line. The bird could not lift the child and the mother Mrs Bullock rushed to rescue her, injuring the eagle and saving the girl who suffered minor facial injuries. A second item reports a man in Edmundston New Brunswick who had long suspected consumption suddenly improves after coughing up a solid hayball from his lungs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Ind
John Bullock
Ilinois
Bangor
Edmundston
N. B
California
Florida
Perry Oklahoma Notes On Weather Lands And Growth
A 1901 letter describes Perry Oklahoma with a population around 5 000, a square plan similar to Washington and a red sandstone courthouse and land office. It notes fertile soil red in color many fruit trees and corn yields of 30 40 bushels per acre land selling from 1000 to 5000 per quarter section and outlines local commerce and schools. The writer mentions Indians in town and a local attorney publisher, with references to travel to Oklahoma City and a medicated note about Rocky Mountain Tea for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Perry
Newton
Kansas
Washington
Court House
Dick T. Morray
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Oklahoma City
Hi Henrys Big Minstrels Come to Washington Date
Hi Henrys Big Minstrels, the largest white troupe, set spare date in Washington on Saturday February 16. The Moline Journal praises their performance in Chicago and Kansas City and notes a strong orchestra and refined soloists. Seat sale opens Friday morning for an event aiding St James school with Swift's Hall show on February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hi Henry
Swift’s Hall
St. James School
Graham
Hlenry
Jarade
Sudden death of Richmond teen shocks community
Richmond February 11 A fifteen year old son of Gephardt Lantz died suddenly Saturday afternoon and was buried in the Catholic cemetery this morning. The cause of death remains unknown. Other county items note visits, sales of hogs and cattle, and local social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gephardt Lantz
Local births and mishap report from February notices
Dr A J Laird and wife welcome an eleven pound daughter. John R Morrison narrowly escaped losing his right hand in a wood saw while tightening a belt. three fingers were badly lacerated, doctors expect no amputation. Bert M Wilson moves to town to work at J A Marsh hardware. Declamatory contest postponed to Friday night February 13. Obe Weiland and wife announce the birth of a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Laird
John R
Morrison
Bert M. Wilson
J. A. Marsh
Weiland
Death of Local Resident Frank S. Wimner at 41
Frank S. Wimner died last night at his home after a long illness. He was 41 years old and a member of the 10.0. F lodge. The funeral will be held Thursday at eleven in the morning with burial at Wellman cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Wimner
Wellman Cemetery
Funeral services for the late Justice Sherman held
Funeral services were held yesterday morning for Justice Sherman who died Friday. Rev Palmer of the Baptist church delivered the sermon. Sherman leaves four sons and one daughter. C R Plesser and brother John visited Crawfordsville, and tonight the Crawfordsville band led by Mr Pleiser will give a concert in the Welch Neighborhood. Burnham's Golden Buck cigar advertised as the best 5c cigar in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Sherman
Rev Palmer
the Baptist Church
Sherman
C. R Plesser
John
Crawfordsville
Mr Pleiser
Welch
Burnham
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Cheviot Serge
Mercer & Chilcote
Graham Opera House
Henry
BIG
Warren Moore
All White
Modern Comedians
New York City
Bowland & Shields
Lemmon & Lewis
East Side
Chicago
Galesburg
Peoria
Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Union Depot Connections
ST. Louis
Omaha
B. & N. W. Depor
ST. James
Eliza
Beth Brennan
D. V. McKennun
Dr. E. Wickham
John Little
M. J. Moriarity
Cedar Rapids
Ainsworth
R. McGahey
Rock Island
Bruce Dill
Mr Dill
Dill
Hest
Recon
Star Grocery
James Quirk Milling Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Joseph Pollard, Jr
Samuel J
Rocky Mountain Tea
Stewart's
HI Henrys
BIG Minstrels
Rocky Mountain
St. James’ School
Squire Hawkins
Congress
P. J. Hagley
Josiah Brown
A. J. Waldsmith
Albert Reade
Francis
Napoleon Besant
Mary King Lilla Hawkins
Saheie E Swift
Fred Dudley
L. Harmeier
J. Pleiser
Hawkins
Stella Brown
Isabel Swift Wiegiotten Sh
Mitilda Harmier
Richmond
Otto Scheible
Stark, Ill
Chas. Griffith
D. R. Munro
West Chester
J. H. Briley
F. A. Druf
Wm. Litner
la Crosse
Brighton
S. O. Griffith
Columbus City
G. W Smith
T. L. Emry
Fairfield
R.L. Emry
Maggie Bell
Pekin
D. S.erry
D.R. Munro
Lizzie Gallagher
Prairie City
Des Moines
Wellman
le Nee
NEW Book Store
North Side
Duncan
Washington, Iowa
Keota
Parrish
Valentines
Glenn Hall
Musical Courier Office
Hpollo
Pittsburg Sympany Orchestra
Arion Club
Milwaukee
Hall
Stewart’s
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