Local notes and notices from Peoria area pages
Local brief items include Wagner signets selling for 83.00 a set at Marshall's, homes for sale by Charles Simons, and Arber’s wire cloth and lawn mowers in stock. The Peoria Chautaqua is active this week, with Miss Terry’s house up for sale and possesssion given at once. Born to Mr and Mrs Wm By nesor and Mr and Mrs J L Snell in late June 1902. a Jersey cow lost by L G Cady. Folry’s Kidney Cure advertised. Johnson’s refrigerator stock highlighted. two hogs killed by lightning owned by Geo Mulvaney. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised at 35 cents. Brimfield Telephone Co expanding service in Monica. rainfall noted with high water tables. Peoria Gerald touts a gigantic steer showpiece with dramatic measurements and ownership by Mr Hickle of Champaign.
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Arbers
Folry
Wm. Robinson & Co
Johnson
Geo. Mulvaney
Too Pounder
Foley
Rocky Mountain Tea
Brimfield Telephone Co
Monica
Local Markets Advertise Lard Sausage Fish and more
A vintage ad touts lard and various sausages plus fish game and vegetables in season. It invites both town and rural phone orders with prompt delivery and asks for patronage.
Executor's Notice for Peoria County Estate
Ed McCane executor of the Thomas Hara estate in Peoria County Illinois announces probate court appearance on June 16 to adjust all claims. Notice asks all creditors to attend at Peoria Court House during the June term. Peoria Illinois, April 29, 1202.
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Thomas
Hara
Peoria County
Hlinvis
Peoria
McCane
Plants for Sale by Jas H. Pemble
Jas H. Pemble offers early and late cabbage three tomato varieties cayenne and mango peppers celery cauliflower and sweet potatoes all plants in season ready for transplanting direct to gardeners as spring nears.
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Jas. H. Pemble
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proven Best and Cheapest
Thirty years of marvelous cures for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers scalds bruises and skin eruptions prove Bucklen’s Arnica Salve best. Available for 25c at Wm. Robinson & Co. drug store.
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Wm. Robinson & Co
Strayed or Stolen Bay Mare Notice
Bay mare, 15 years old, star in forehead, nervous disposition, about 1100 pounds. Reward offered. Inform Rev. W. A. Stimson, Wyoming, Illinois.
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W. A. Stimson
Wyoming
Ill
Poisoning the System Promises from DeWitt's Pills
Claiming constipation poisons the body and causes headache and eruptions, the advertisement hawks DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a gentle laxative that stimulates the liver and strengthens the bowels to ease digestion without griping, attributed to Wm.
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DeWitt
Wm. Robinson & Co
Nebraska the Land of Plenty promotional notice
A historical railroad promotional blurb invites readers to visit Nebraska, touting cheap land and profits from grain, cattle, and hogs. It advertises illustrated pamphlets The Corn Belt and The West Nebraska Grazing Country plus cheap excursion tickets on the railroad the first and third Tuesdays of each month for the balance of the year.
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Nebraska
West
Hawks Nursery Company Salesmen Wanted in Milwaukee
Wanted salesmen to sell a Choice line of Nursery Stock with steady work. Extra inducements for the right person. All stock guaranteed. Apply now for terms and secure a good situation for the fall and winter at Hawks Nursery Company Milwaukee Wis.
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Hawks Nursery Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Agents Wanted Life of T DeWitt Talmage Book Ad
Fr ays Dewitt Talmage family endorses a biography by Rev Franx Dewit TALMAGE and associates of the CHRNG Herald. Enormous proof for agents who act quickly. Outfit ten cents. White immediate CLARK & CO Philadelphia at 2228 4th St. Mention this paper.
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T. Dewitt Talmage
Franx Dewit Talmage
Chrng Herald
Talmage
Outfit Ten Centa
White Immediately Clark & CO
4Th St. Phila
Wanted Reliable Man for Manager of a Branch Office
A. T. Morris Wholesale House of Cincinnati Ohio seeks a reliable man to manage a new branch in the vicinity. Applicants should provide strong references. Includes illustrated catalogue and stamps as part of the appeal.
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A. T. Morris Wholesale
Cincinnati
Ohio
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertisement Claim Exposed
Proprietors warn against false claims about Foley's Honey and Tar as a universal cure for consumption. They state it may aid early stages but warn it never guarantees relief in severe cases. Wm. Robinson & Co. urges refusal of substitutes.
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Foley’s
Foley
Wm. Robinson & Co
Superintendent Announces Teacher Certification Examinations Peoria
The Peoria Illinois office announces regular teacher certificate examinations on the third Friday and Saturday after October January April and July starting at 8 a.m. The schedule includes Arithmetic History Grammar Reading Penmanship Geography Theory and Practice Physiology Orthography Civil Government Elements of Natural Sciences with private exams not offered. Applications receive a circular with grading information. Office on the 3d floor Court House. J. L. Robertson Superintendent.
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Honce
Peoria
Ilinois
Burlington Route Opens Through Lincoln and Custer to Deadwood
The Burlington Route from Chicago to Peoria and St. Louis is completed, with daily passenger trains now running through Lincoln Nebraska and Custer 3 D to Deadwood. Sleeping cars are provided to Deadwood and extend also to Newcastle Wyoming.
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Burlington
Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
Lincoln
Neb
Custer
3. D
Deadwood
Newcastle
Wyoming
Enamel Roof Paint Promises Guaranteed Low-Priced Roof Coatings
When you paint, remember T. Hill remains on deck with the best roof paint, Enamel Roof Paint, suitable for shingles or tin. See him for guaranteed work at low prices.
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T. Hill
No Mistake Proposer Receives Timely Reply tale
Frank R. Lawrence of the Lotos club cites a bashful New Yorker who wrote a marriage proposal. He worried about a refusal and sent a return letter asking for it unread. The reply arrived: Too late. No mistake. Right letter mailed. It was about time.
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Frank R. Lawrence
Lotos Club
New York Times
Vesuvius Rain Harms Vegetation, Alarms Green Groups
A report describes Vesuvius releasing hydrochloric acid vapors that form rain, causing extensive damage to vegetation. Local scientists warn of long term ecological effects and urge monitoring. Public health officials advise minimizing exposure to affected areas.
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Vesuvius
Many Pennsylvania Lawyers Distribution by City
Pennsylvania has 6 328 lawyers or judges distributed across about 284 places with nearly half in Philadelphia and Pittsburg.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Swedish Prince to Renounce Throne for American Bride
A Swedish prince plans to resign all royal claims to wed an American girl. The article notes a dramatic personal sacrifice and places the event in the context of a flour consumption statistic in the United States, stating about one barrel per person per year.
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United States
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Chas
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Hickle
Champaign
J. J. Filler
Lewis
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Jorziax Duarta
Tnrubanca
Conard Lane Ockas
Notary Pusu
W. L. Wiley
C. L. Duncan
Cras
C. Canson
Ass’t Cashier
Chas. C. Dutch
Y. M.C. A. Bidg
Illinois
F. W. Beep & Co
Peoria, Ill
Woolner
DR. C. Pb. Burt
Dr. Knapp
Brinfield
Elmwood
Land OF
W. W. Martin
City Express
Bridfield
Bed McCabe, Atty
Norte
Jefferson St. Peoria
Dll
Old Post Office Building
Whalen & Weatherwax
Cor. Adams & Fulton Sts
Ottenheimers Clothing
Peoria, Ills
N. B
Dr Weatherwax
Dr. Emiller
A. A. Knapp
Knoxville Ave
Congregational Church
C. A Reed
French Grove, Ill
Peoriaco
J. L. Robertson
Chicago Burlington & Quincy R. A
Eustis
C.C. Carson
Phoenix and
National Fire
The
Exchange Bank
Doug McLonne
Brimfield, Ill
C.b.&q
Buda and
Rushville
Merchant Tailors
Canton, Ill
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