Local items note births deaths and commerce in Belle Plain
The column reports on social visits and marriages in Belle Plain including Miss Lou Clark’s summer plans in Hamilton Missouri, Mr and Mrs Alles visiting Henry Vogelsang, and Mrs Freeman’s New National Dyes. It notes George Bel’s death, Dan Weir seeking whisky partnership, and local shop activity from J H Jones and B Yaeger. Weather hints and a day of rain are mentioned along with measles concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Yae- Rer
C. Gould
B. Yaeger
Belle Plain Township
David Coan
Dan, Weir
Lacon
J. S. Burt
J. H. Jones
Indiana
Presbyterian Church
Moss Agate
B. Yaogers
Lou Clark
Hamilton
St Louis
Alles
Brooklyn
N. Y
Henry Vogelsang
L. A
Marshall
J. A. Kays
Henry Griffin
Robert Pews
Schick
J C. Myer
Toulon
Will
E. Murdon
Peoria
City
Tt. L. Stephens
Lawton Green
Theodore Nollo
Cieer Fargoson
M Durley
Wyoming Territory
Grey Eagle
Golden Shore
Local items mix sale talk culture and tragedy in Henry and nearby towns
The itemized column covers prices on furniture and carpets in Henry, social events at Pearls daily visits, a health claim for California Kidney Tea, wedding notices for Maggie Holmes and Calvin Studyn, and Andrew Vogelsang's marriage. It also reports church music, millinery openings by the Jenkins sisters, Odd Fellowship anniversary in Chillicothe, house renovations in Sparland, and a fatal cistern accident in the Kelly family with a funeral in Grandfather Earl's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thaniin
Peoria
Sarahi
Henry
Brussells Garpat
Capt Morris
Johny Kline
Prof. Wels
Elia Heath
Maggie Nicholson
Lucy Osberg
Miss May Young
Ben Kline
Leon
Iowa
Messi
Swearingen & Chase
California
S. B. Higley & Co
Fairfield
Drs Powall
the White Cloud
Kan
Leon Rugales
E. H.chapman
Con
Baideman
Jubilee Singers
Bickerman’s Hall
Anna Heider
Odd Fellowship Savas
Chillicothe
England of
Jenkins
O. J. Deacon
Maggie I
Holmes
Calvin
Magnola
WW Olmoes
Leonard Studgvin
Andrew Vogelsang
J. H. Jones
Gwoods
Milas Izora Hulber
Henry Vogeleang
Ga Hulber
W. J. Minium
Mra Hulben
Mra Bagley
August Vogelsang
Lacon
Hulben
Heller
James Kelly
Dr. Blood
J P. Bolce
Grandfather
Grandfather Earl's, Rev 1. 8, Glendenning
Watercott Grand Spring Millinery Opening At J Watercatt Co
A Republican representative toured the J Watercatt & Co millinery dept to find an extravagant display of bonnets hats ribbons trims and plumes. The piece highlights modes such as The Cottage Poke bonnet The Sarah Bernhardt and The New Fanchon plus a wide variety of lace borders beads and trimmings. Watercott & Co expand wholesale trade and bolster the city’s commerce with a large stock and prompt retail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Watercatt & Co
Milan
Fanchon
Mosers Watercott & Co
Western District Temperance Convention Opens in Lacon
The Western part of Illinois 8th District holds a convention in Lacon May 18 19 inviting Temperance workers from Woodford Marshall Livingston counties and nearby areas. Delegates urged from women groups churches sabbath schools with reports collected George F. Blackstone Lacon and a scientific inquiry on alcohol effects featured. Notables include Mrs M A Wells Rev McClish Miss Ida Evans and Mrs M E Kilno presiding with Nettie Sinclair secretary. Also epigraphs and advertisers for Dr Kalb and Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Congressional District
Illinois
Lacon
Woodford
Marshall
Livingston County
Woman's Christian Temperance Uniona
George F. Blackstone
Department of Scientific Inquiry
M. 4
Wells
Kentucky
Rev McClish
Metamora
Ida Evans
Pontiac
M. E. Kilno
Nettie Sinclair
Sec
Electric Bitters Promoted In 19th Century Elixir Ad
An urchin tone advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for bilious attacks stomach liver and kidney complaints diabetes and gravel. Gushes about imminent restock by druggists J W Niece and bold claims from Dr Kalb. A Mary-like vignette contrasts winter hardship and a home remedy scene with Spring Blossom as a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Kalb
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J. Watergott
J. Watercott & Co
Farmers’ Grocery
H. J. Grawbourg
Inthia Region
Warrented
Burts
Seine
Miliery
Misses L.& B.jenkins
J. H.jonen
J. F. Gates
Grooce FR
Deale IN
Second Street
Henry. III
Fisher
Tartar
C B. Smite
W 8Cott
Mock Smith & Mock
Successorsato G. F
Packell
Geo. F Panskell
Smith & Mock P. S
Beckage
Henry He Hegublica
Frank Garland
Drs
Kelle & Hattan
P. W. Wikoff
BH. H. Kirchman
Board of Education
P. W. Perley
George Nicholson
Wikoff
Kirchman
Jacob Ameng
LaPrairie
Fieldhouse
H. H. Frost
Duke Brothers Carriage and Wagon Works
Ottawa Republican
Albert Renz
John Rent
Watercott
Dr Marshall
Henry Breese
Geome
Samuel Chance
Edwards Street
Edwards
Henry, Iu
Turner
SAW & Gilpin
Gates
Tujuola
Ken McNeal
Ilnots
United States
Tapeds
Frank Gerard
Lincoln
Vardian
Ilinois
Circuit Court
Jabez
Manchester
Guardian
Harmon
Minor
Iinois
Market
Akid Minor
Harmon Manchester
Barnes & Muir
A. C. Weis
ASIC
A.C Weis
Eames
Michigan
ICA Manufacturing
Yornue
Chicago
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