Local Notes on Prices and Public Notices
Local notes list stove repair orders, wall shades at Memler Bros, and a public sale of horses at the depot Saturday afternoon. It notes travel of W W Cowles and wife to Nebraska, wind mill construction by Daniel Allewell, and rentals and shop offers at Brimfield. Agricultural comments warn of sick horses and rising prices. Plymouth widows count cited with humorous undertone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archers
Memler Bros
W. W. Cowles
Peoria
Broken Bow
Nebraska
Murdock Bros
Clusky’s Bank
Brimfield
Boye
Nice
Membr Bros
Daniel Allewell
R.A. Cook
Babcock & 8On
Nixon
Wyoming
Stark County
Plymouth
Texas
Missouri
Iowa
Notice of Probate Hearing for Lorenzo Lawrence Deceased
The administrator of the estate of Lorenzo Lawrence de ceased, of Peoria County Illinois, will appear before the Probate Court in Peoria at the May term on May 19 to adjust all claims against the estate. Creditors must present claims and debts should be paid promptly to the administrator E D McCane. Peoria Illinois March 12 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Lawrence
Peoria County
Illinois
Peoria
E. D. McCane
Notice of Probate Hearing for John Coolidge Estate
The Underlynod, Administrator of the Estate of John Coolidge deceased, of Peoria County Illinois, will appear before Peoria County Probate Court at the Court House in Peoria for the April Term on April 21. All creditors must present claims for adjustment and indebted parties should pay promptly. Peoria Ill February 4 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coolidge
Peoria County
Ines
Court House
Peoria
Peoria, Ill
Telegraphed Line Repaired By Man Fights Severe Cold
Chas C Ellis of Liaon Ia describes wading waist deep in icy water to repair a telegraph line. He suffered a terrible cold and cough that doctors in Oakland Neb Sioux City and Omaha said was Consumption. He found relief after using Dr Kinz New Discovery and was cured after six bottles. Positive guarantee offered by Wm Robinson & Co. 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Ellis
Liaon
Oakland
Neb
Sioux City
Omaha
Dr. Kinz
Wm. Robinson & Co
Philanthropist’s Quote Appears in Local Ad Verse
A fragment from a 19th century ad features William Robinson & Co praising charity and generosity. The verse expresses living for others and giving to the poor, with a promotional nod to Palance or Rocky Mountain era branding. The odd spelling suggests a historic marketing snippet or poem.
Bucklen’s Army Salve Sold Here for Piles and Wounds
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Army Salve as a universal cure for piles injuries and eruptions. It claims thousands cured and offers a 25 cent box with a guaranteed cure, sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Wm. Robinson
Nebraska the Land of Plenty advertisement
A promotional notice extols Nebraska as a land of plenty with cheap land, abundant grain and fruit, healthful climate, churches and schools, urging readers to request The Corn Belt and The West Nebraska Grazing Country booklets. It advertises cheap excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to Nebraska for readers to inspect the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Corn Belt
West
Hawks Nursery Company Seeks Teemsmen in Milwaukee
Wanted men to sell a Choice line of nursery stock with steady work and extra inducements for the right person. All stock guaranteed. Address The Hawks Nursery Company Milwaukee Wisconsin to secure a good position for fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Nursery Company
Milwaukee
Wis
DeWitts Little Early Risers Cited As Satisfactory Pills
An advertisement cites M B Smith of Butternut Michigan praising DeWitts Little Early Risers for curing biliousness and constipation without griping or nausea. William Robinson & Co. promotes the pill as a reliable health aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
M.B Smith
Butternut, Mich
Wm. Robinson & Co
Agents Wanted for Life of T. DeWitt Talmage
Advertisement from Clark & Co Philadelphia seeking agents for a promotional book on the life of T. DeWitt Talmage edited by Rev Frank Dewitt Talmage and Chris Herald associates. Claims the only family endorsed biography with large profits for rapid action. Outfit ten cents. Mention this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Dewitt Talmage
Frank Dewit Talmage
Chris Herald
Talmage
Outfit
Clark & CO
4Th St. Phila
Wanted Manager for New Branch Office in Cincinnati
The A. T. Morris Wholesale House of Cincinnati seeks a reliable man to fill a branch manager position in this vicinity. Good references required. A illustrated catalogue is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Morris Wholesale
Cincinnati
Ohio
Atampa
Enamel Roof Paint ad touts T Hill deck debut
A local advertisement urges buyers to see T Hill for Enamel Roof Paint suitable for shingles or tin. It promises guaranteed work and low prices from the paint dealer on deck with the best roof paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hill
Pasteur Treatment Figures from Paris Institute
The Paris Figaro reports from Paris medical services that since 1886 the Pasteur institute treated 26,165 mad dog bite cases with only 107 resulting in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasteur
Paris Figaro
Paris Medical Services
Pasteur Institute
The Chair House in Bowery Opens Doors for Five Cent Stays
The chair house, a New York institution, earned its name from poor men unable to afford lodging at Bowery resorts paying five cents for a chair overnight. By 11 o'clock, about twenty five to thirty men of varying poverty sleep seated in chairs, the usual nightly crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bowery
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R. Hindle
Sellinc
Brimfield, IN
W. R. Weeks
Kate Kent
Chas. C. Carson
the Exchange Bank
Brimfield, Il
Rocky Mountain
Bo Io
Miller & Son
Dob
Ingersol
Chas. C. Dutch
Y. M.C. A. Bldg
Widness F W. Reep & Co
Woolner
Jorran Duavis
Accipeny Insurance
W. L. Winey
C. L. Duncan
Cras
C. Cakfox
Ass’t Cashier
C. P. Burt
Dr. Knapp
Elmwood
Llinois
Land OF
C. B
Chicago
Ill
Iw. WZ. Martin
City Express
M Hard Coal
B.D McCabe
Atty
Norry Jerrrrson, Sr
Old Post Office Building
WM. Robinson &Co
A. A. Knapp
Knoxville Ave
Congregational Church
Whalen & Weatherwax
Cor
Adams & Fulton Sts
Ottenheimers Clothing
Peoria, Ills
N. B
Dr. Weatherwax
Dr.Miller
C. A Reed
French Grove
Chicago Burlington & Quincy R. E
Eustis
Peoriaco
U.S
Hinors Hy. P
J. L. Robertson
Burlington
St. Louia
Lincoln
Custer
8. D
Deadwood
Newcastle
Sleeping Cara
W. L. Hayward
C.C. Carson
Angee
Phoenix
National
The
Exchange Bank
Doug McLonnell
Brimfield, Ill
Badboxe & Cristy
Graham Building
Johnson & Stewart’s
C.b.&q
Buda and
Rushville
Furiou
Dover
England
Fitzgerald & CO
Merchant Tailors
Canton
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