Lightning Express at New Opera House Apr 18
Town notes trumpet a revival of the Lightning Express at the New Opera House on April 18. Local ads push bananas at Becker's, Oranges, Fosbenner's produce, and Mrs Atchison on suffrage, with shop updates from Henry merchants and notices of gatherings and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker's
C. E. Abbott
Morida
Fospfenner's
Lightning Express
New Opera House
Reid
Fosbenner's
J.A Melick & Co
Eugene Lane
Potter Mansion
Henry
Monroe Street
Fosbenner
Tor Toulars
Jos N
Frank Krenz
Daniel Ketchum
Henry County
Dr Jones
Harry
H. F. Andrews
Orin Beckwith
Toluca
Chase & Sanborns
Melteus
Lil
Henry Balonseifer
Cora Geiger
Peoria
Hofer-Heinrich
Miss Geiger
Hofer
Mahlon
Newburn
Furniture and car pets at John Kline's sale draw buyers
Article notes a grand sale at John Kline's with furniture and car pets at economical prices. It highlights Frank Fiedler traveling to California for a shoe house promotion, local health and social notes, and various community happenings including improvements at Paskell House and local entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kline
Community Notes Highlight New Opere Hall Dance and Lectures
A report from New Opere Hall describes a Friday evening of dancing to Willis's orchestra with A J Mokler joining as editor of the Signal at Platte Center. Social visits include North Edward street growth, Mrs Rhona Michaels lecture plans, and Mazileon steamer status amid winter water intake. A M E church service, quarterly meeting, and Uncle George Sparling transfer are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Opere Hall
Willis
J Mokler
Frank Mokler
Oxbow and Putnam
Signal
Platte Center
Nob
Omaha Bee
Presbyterians Church
Wallace
Joseph
Rhona Michaels Atchison
Chicago
Atchison
M. E
Haney
Spring Sewing and Deaths Mark April News
About 50 members and friends of the N B church gathered for a spring sewing afternoon and a fine supper. The community mourns Arthur Pierce who died March 27 at Englewood, and Gertrude Burdick, daughter of the late A Burdick. Mr and Mrs Solomon Darby escaped a bayou drowning incident. Fisherman J P Kindt suffered net and boat losses from vandalism. Builder J P Sparling remodels residences and handles heavy lumber, cement, and brick sales. Dr F M Pendleton of Magnolia leaves practice. Dr A Turner of Shelby County arrives to Magnolia. Millinery opening at Hatchepins store drew crowds and praise for new hats and displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Wildsbrant
Henry
John T Smith
Gilpin
McKinney
Scott
L. M. Lincoln's
Rev Marsh
Lacon
Burnham
Sparland
Marsh
GN Culver
Henry Township
U. S
William Kuss
Stipp
Putnam
Phenix Ins Co
Homer Swift
Whitefield Corners
Swift
Johnstone
P. K. Hammond
St John's Episcopal Church
Hammond Thad
St John's Parish
Hammond
Henry Laft
County Farm
Saft
Messia Watercott
J. H. Jones
N.B. Church
Arthur Pierce
Englewood
Gertrude Burdick
Burdick
Horry
Piarea
Weldon
Wabashave
Chase
Solomon Darby
J. P Kindt
Kindt
Mr Kindt
J P. Sparling
C. C Smith
Western Avenue
Goo Ball Edward
F M Pendleton
Magnolia
Hie
A. Turner
Shelby County
Turner
Pendleton
Advertised Letters and Meeting Appeal in 1894
Uncalled letters listed with names and the date sent to Dead Letter Office April 21. A meeting for women in Jenry is set for Friday April 13 at 3:40 pm on Main Street to discuss the school election. Also carries an ad for Simmons Liver Regulator and Webb's Ticket Office promotions and a note about Orange Blossom remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Balls
L. Clark
W. C. Davis
John C Friel
John Johnson
Lizzie Jones
Jeff Lancaster
Jne Mahoney
Eliza Munnis
Steerlin Noblin
Kate Norris
Lida Smith
Teer
A. NM W
Ido
Jenry
Jerusaem Tumpinon Main
Baltimore Episcopal
Simmons
Restorative Nervine Promoted by Dr Miles in Early Ad Broadside
An advertisement promotes Restorative Nervine by Franklin Miles highlighting nerve center derangement as the root of dizziness indigestion heart and lung diseases. It claims vast cures and testimonials, lists price one dollar per bottle with prepaid shipping, and asserts absence of opiates. The ad targets general nervous disorders and sleeplessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronstom
Ted
Franklin Milas, MD
Apo Inlat
Aubjec Long Alneo
Wonderful Ag
Am Rove
Alles
All Druggista An
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elhart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henri Yaeger
Henry, Illinois
Brooklyn
Kris
Ed. Anderson
Stever
Groner Bort
Epstor
Williams
Ladies Aid
Whitefield Center
M. E. Church
Mellow
Porch
C. R. Jones
Rollins Place
Crow Creek
John Harlin
Howe
Christian Church
J Watercott & Co
Anns RK. Almert
Henry Republican
Jos Krenz
Albany
Texas
Will Perdew
Heath
Chillicothe
Fred Dawson
New Opera Hall
Christian Endeavor
Pekin
Nettle Beecher
Venona
Provident
Mason City
Per
You Maur
Peoria Dry Goods
W. Starlipor
Alex Hill
Hewitt and Cassel
Frank Fiedler
California
Boston
A. Raymond, Sr
Kate Watson
Ed Anderson
Id Anderson
Messrs Booth, Harrington and
Halley
F. S. Becker
Paskell
Coe & Disolway Arere
Clayton E. Rolley
Wyomet
George Pielgs
O. K. Tuttle
Mr Fields
Garrett Fagan
Miss Winters
Stark County
Woo Jung
J. A. Melick & Co
Bailey
Chillicothe Bulletin
Steele
Reed
New York
Mr. J. Watercott
Watercott & Co
Henry, I
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Gad
ALL Druggista
Brown
Webb's
South Adams St
Dakota Belle
Ohio
Bradford
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