Probate proceedings and estate actions in county court
Bergland judge oversees inventories and appraisements for A C Taylor estate and A Goodley conservatorships. Executors and guardians present final reports. estate settlements, discharges, and probate of wills for Christian Fehlman and Hannah Stackhouse. letters issued and bonds approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. EK. Bergland
Reort
Efe Krantz
Bridget
Dahlberg
Jas
Warren
Andrew van Vooren
Elizabeth
Charles Bonte
Agnes Carson
Mary Carson
David Carson
Mary, Carson
Peter van
Theo. Claeys
Hannah L. Stackhouse
Frank A Elm
L. E Telleen
Frank D Stackhouse
A Reflection On The Horse
Mrs Jones brags about her husband a famous long distance runner who once won a twenty mile race. Mrs Smith retorts that they once had a horse like that. Jones and Smith wonder why their wives don’t speak in this humorous Buffalo Express excerpt.
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Quick Hair Care
An Rexall store advertises Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming it stops dandruff stimulates growth and prevents premature baldness. The ad promises a full refund if the product fails and notes two sizes 50c and 190 offered at J E Wright on State Street north of the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
J, E Wright
State Street
Rairoad
Dupf Farmers Duped by Clever Grocery Scheme
A traveling trader nicknamed Scotty scammed area farmers by selling groceries at deep discounts and promising other goods at low prices. He delivered only groceries totaling about 1400 dollars, vanished with his horse and wagon, and left buyers with unpaid promises and lingering questions about what they bought. Local residents boarded to Galva seeking missing merchandise and future shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee Star-Courier
Cameron Livery Barn
Scotty
Scott
Kewanee
of Good & Nana Star
Tremont Street
Iehanm
Smoothman
Galva
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised as Perfect Healer
Advert shows Bucklen's Arnica Salve as supreme remedy for cuts burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores chapped hands sprains. Sold by J. E. Wright for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. E. Wright
Local items from Bishop Hill and nearby towns
Community notes report visits by residents from Galesburg and Moline, births, illness, and social events. The piece mentions Old Settlers' reunion attendance, church farewells, and plans for a farmers grain company with local leaders chaired by Ole Toe and secretary Chas Steneberg.
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Home Lung Cure
An advertisement urges sufferers to use Dr King’s New Discovery at home instead of moving to a warmer climate. It claims dramatic results including weight gain and life restoration, with testimonials from W R Nelson of Calamine Arkansas and offers trial bottles free at J E Wright's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J -E Wright’s
Sunny Hill Social Roundup and Local Visits
Sunny Hill residents share a busy weekend with visits from Miss Edith Moore and Mrs Mary Johnson, other guests with Mrs E P Lawson, and trips by Reid Meekin and local families. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are praised for health and mood benefits.
Doctor Advised Operation Then Relief By Pinkham Remedy
Mrs R ke Hey of Galena Kansas recalled a months long lump on her right side that grew painful and kept her awake. After medical opinion suggested surgery she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound on advice from the author and the lump subsided and passed away. The advertisement promotes Pinkham's remedy for female ailments and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Kans
Kansas
Lydia
Pinkham
R. Ke Hey
Mineral Ave
Kamp
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sunday School Rally Day Sees Banner Awarded
The report notes Mrs Sadie Pearsall hosting the next meeting. Charter Nicholson met Ralph Cowley of Moline last week. Verna Mumma visited Bar stow friends Wednesday. Zuma Sunday school earned a satin banner for highest line attendance at the parade and best average since January 1 with thanks returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Pearsall
Charter Nicholson
Ralph Cowley
Moline
Verna Mumma
Barstow
Zuma Sunday School
Local notes from Colona and Genesee area visit scenes
Mrs L Recht visited the tri cities. John Kraglow spent Sunday with his parents at Coal Valley in Hohenboken. Berenice and Avelyn Stottmerisier are under doctors care. Minnie and Leena Roesner accompanied by Mrs John Redmann shopped in Genesee. Ed Washburn and family were visitors at the Rock Island exposition. Mrs Lanham and daughter Berenice of Colona called on Mrs Lubnow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Recht
Tri-Cities
John Kraglow
Coal Valley
Hohenboken
Colona
Berenice
Avelyn
Johnson
Beather
Frank
Underwood Laws
Tara
Minnie
Leena Roesner
John Redmann
Edford
Genesee
Ed Washburn
Lizzie
Fred Oelke
Will Sanders
Rock Island Exposition
Will Dormann
Warner
Wisconsin
Not an Authority Shows Fog Eye’s Shifting Home Jest
In a lighthearted note, Fogeye’s constant moves prompt a boy to ask whether shifting residences or paying rent is cheaper. Fogg replies with a sly line about always moving, underscoring a playful exchange over stability and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fogg
Fogeye
Doans Kidney Pills Proven Effective by Geneseo Resident
Mrs. James Reeves of Geneseo Illinois reaffirms her prior endorsement of Doans Kidney Pills. She cites a family member with lifelong kidney trouble who found a complete cure after using the remedy from Peterson's Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells and publicizes the product nationwide. price is 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reeves
Center Street
Geneseo
Ill
Peterson
Pere Nm
Dean
Gale
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Also Mentioned on This Page
LSP
Ea Art Lia
Eda
Peeee
Bears
Castoria
Walsh
Medical Institute
Snes Ogeree
Prairie Home Herd
G A. Heath & Son
Annawan, Il
Chancery Notice
Lilingis
County of
Henry
Gircutt
A. D. Ly
Curtis
Ve. Hettle J Page
M J Stephens
David
Zearing, Jr
Elmer E. Zearing
David & Zearing
Farmers National Bank of
Princeton
Illinois
First State Bank of Praction
Ilinois
Fire National Bank
Erie
Witnots
David 3. Zearing, Jr
Hettie J. Page
Hettle J. ‘Page
Holden
Henty
Cambridge
Said Pill
Imnois
Beal
Henry Waterman
Splainant
Court
John Ioss
John Ross
Ireby
Henry County
Court House
A. D
Ane Hoss
Canmore
New Fara
Steintosh
Hanna FL Longshore
Awe
Harnay
Dintarte
Cannes
Prophetstown
John Sieben
G H Sieben
Chester Whiteswine
Cady
Geneseo, II
Tall
J J
McRcgh
Maire E. Sommers
Chester
Prophetatown
Atkingon
Pefpln
Hervss
Hervena Debutz
Teltee Medical Association
F. A. Peterson
Ane
J, Paterson
Fourth Ave
Company
Moline, Ill
Bishop Hill
Bessie Peterson
Galesburg
Peter Bowman
Verna
Alma Johnson
Brown's
J Swanson
P E Anderson
Ole Lock
A E Anderson
Fred R Winger
F. R. Peterson
F O Grill
Peoria
Betsey Ericson
Rubeck
Reynold Peterson
Franz R. Peterson
A Sundquist
Toulon
Forrest Olson
Davenport
M Severin
Olof Peterson
Jacobson
Chicago
John Wieren
Oscar Johnson
J W Sundquist
Thomas
Nancy M
Hanson
Thmburr
A J. Arnquist
A . Evans
Andy
Wyoming
Sherrard
John E Johnson
P L. Johnson
Olive Johnson
A J Strandell
MEF
Rev Strandell
McKeesport
Rey
G Peterson
Ole Toe
Pnd
Chas
Steneberg
IFFI
Chase Stoneberg
CGG Falk
Peter Rowman Po FT Stoneberg
Albert Erans
Sunny Hill
Chamberlain
Zuma
Harry Cook
Zuma Aid Society
Lyman Dalley
Lydia E.pinkham
Stew Artvuille
Ainst
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