Local Advertisements and Notices Highlight Henry City Commerce
A scatter of storefront promotions and public notices describes Culver’s goods and services, J Watercott Co lighting a new store, Hats and boots offered by local merchants, and a plan for temperance entertainment to fund raising. Warnings about a hotel incident correction appear, with Union Pacific land offers in Dawson and Buffalo counties, Nebraska, plus agents Knox and Perley promoting settlement literature and rail tickets.
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Buffalo
Dawson County
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railway Co
Buffalo County
J.H Roo
Kearney Junction
Nob
Platta Valley
Union Pacific
Bsettlers
Lillnois
Columbus
Council Bluffs
Omaha
M. Knox & Son
Princeton
Land Department of the U. P. Ry. Qo
Bruce Perley
Wonry, Il
Green House and Local Happenings Report
Dr Powell keeps an owl as a pet while the Paskell residence glows green. Mr C. Jones tends a yard and the city treasurer prepares a forthcoming financial report. Amor Smith’s children suffer whooping cough. George Schuster paints his house in green. David McDonough and wife return from a seaside trip, both appearing wet. George Eyestone and wife visit from Qhid. B F Baker to organize Post 14 G A R at Lacon on May 4. Mrs Angeles near St Louis cares for her mother in law. Congregational and M E church ladies host sociables at local homes. Koehler Carriage Co ships carriages to Iowa and Greenfield. W Fender smith visits Champaign county. J W Niece buys a young carriage horse. German American Aid Society holds annual meeting May 1. Dwellings for rent noted. several families plan moves to Henry. George Griswold sells black horses for 350. Divine services in St Johns with sermons on the intermediate state of the dead. Emma Smith injured by a scissors accident to her great toe. Mrs P Hummer’s health precarious. Edward Fitch erects a patriotic barn, replacing the last one burned after Independence Day. Peoria Democrat mention praises Ed Humphrey. Roscoe Bonham leaves Sport for Chicago and Fort Dodge. Ezra Calef hauling plumbing equipment for an elegant new ranch near Whitefield Corners. Hauna Wagon Co ships 100 wagons to Peoria and three to Chillicothe. factory busy. Miss M Vail returns from months in New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, hearing Tal madge, Beecher and Scudder preach.
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Powell
Paskell
Mrc
Jones
Amor Smith
George Schuster
David McDonough
Seuti
Geo. Eyestone
Qhid
Thomas Wcombs
B. F Baker
Lacon
H. W. Angeles
St. Louie
The
Congregational Church
John Black
M.E Church
W. G Snyder
Koehler Carriage Co
Iowa
Walter Scholes
Greenfield
W. Fendersmith
Champaign County
J. W. Niece
Pearce Wao
Ilvoo
Henry
George Griswold
St John's Church
Emma Smith
P. Hummer
Edward Fitch
Peoria Democrat
Humphrey
Seers Hada
Snd
Adies
Roscoe Bonham
Chicago
Fort Dodge
Ezra
Calef
Cone, Brown & Co
Whitefield Corners
Hauna Wagon Co
Peoria
Gray Eagle
Chillicothe
Steamer Grey Eagle Sold to York and Humphrey
The steamer Grey Eagle, a favored river craft, was sold Friday by Morrin & Hyde to Solomon York and Edward H. Humphrey, both of the city. York and Humphrey bring long river experience and take charge of the boat, promising favorable operations and increased traffic. An advertisement for Arkor's Hair Alasam notes its hair coloring benefit.
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Grey Eagle
Messra Morrin & Hyde
Solomon York
Edward H. Humphrey
Messra York & Humphrey
York
Humphrey
Fayette
Challoner and pupils give a well received Blakerman’s Hall concert
Prof Challoner with pupils from Lacon and Henry presented a select program at Blakerman’s Hall to a large audience. Vocal and instrumental renditions were praised though the program’s sameness tired some patrons, yet overall the amateur event earned broad approval for skill and artistry.
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Mre Law
Mise Mateor
Misa Stire
Howard
Mohler
Misa Ella Hutching
Angela Maxwell
Mabel Gould
Hattie Davis
Hattia Mohler
Aniine
A Vexed Clergyman Finds Relief With Dr King
A preacher struggles to be heard over persistent coughing in a crowded audience. Dr Kings New Discovery offers relief for coughs colds and lung ailments. Trial bottles are available free at Dr Powell's drug store.
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Job
Dr King
Honest Bill
H.j.grawburg
Public School Notes Report on Henry Term, May Closing
The public school of Henry ends an eight month term in May. Mrs Matthews will join her husband in Chicago to anticipate their future home. The lower school building housed over 100 primary scholars causing crowding. New rules emphasize attendance, written excuses for absence, and stricter discipline with teacher guidance and parental cooperation urged.
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Henry
Matthews
Colcago
Abadisnon
Cahoolls
World Still Moves Despite Prophecy Aids from Cure
A historic ad asserts the world endures beyond Mother Shipton prophecy and promotes Dr S Rolow’s Positive Cura at Kalb’s drug store. It claims the tonic subdues coughs colds consumption whooping cough and lung diseases, offering proof by visiting the store.
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Mother Shipton
Dr S Rolow
Dred
Kalb
Real Estate Transfers Include Main Street Fence Sale
Real estate and property changes reported: J G Baker disposed of two Main Street fence pieces for 1000 dollars to HC Wright. W Emarick bought Edger Culver’s quarter section farm near Loda Illinois for 5000 dollars cash. I W Slowera, ex-owner, sold market property on Edward Street and leased I Manski’s lot. administrator Amel Manski bought Slowera’s interest for 450 dollars. Property is for rent.
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J. G Baker
Wright
W. Emarick
Edger Culver
Loda
Iroquois County
W Slowera
Edward Street
Inte
Sudden Switch From Summer To Fall Affects West
The article warns of abrupt seasonal change bringing illnesses as consumption fears rise in autumn. It notes Brown's Expectorants as a cure for violent coughs and colds and claims they can arrest consumption if taken early, then mentions Dr Powell and Professor AQR Taylor being elected to roles in Kansas education and praising their background and Marshall county origins.
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Brown
Drs Powell
Temperance Society grows as Kidney Toa sale advertised
A temperance society forms with growing numbers while California Kidney Toa is marketed as a nonalcoholic medicine. The ad claims it cures liver and kidney troubles and sells large packages for 50 cents at Powell or Kalb. Also notes Charley Dickinson selling a Green Bay saw mill venture and a new town site on Little Peshtigo river. Grige's Glycerine Salve offered for 25 cents by Dr. J C Kalbmar.
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California Kidney Ten
California
Powell Or
Kalb
Charley Dickinson
Green Bay
Wis
Peshtigo
H. W. Waldron
Charley
Garian
Grige
J.C. Kalbmar
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Princeton News
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Pure Lake Ice
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H. J. Granburg
John Kenny
Bucklen
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Geo Ingle
T. Mansell, JR
Col. Dodge
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