Henry County notes and local notices fill the week
The page carries a busy local roundup with race plans at the county fair August 13 14 and 16. It notes farm and store activities including carpentry at Heath and Son's grocery, poultry shipments by the Forrest Brothers, auctions and excursions, church discussions, and social visits across Henry and nearby Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repubblican
J. A. Melick Carpenter Wild
Heath & Son
Carl Ponxer
J. M. Kirkpatrick
Dennis
la Salle Pere
Lucy
R. K. Warner
Chantangus County
N. Y
Africa
Fred Becker
John Jones
Gideon
Henry Republican
C B. Smith
Lilian Day
Los Angeles
Cal
Lucy Harris
Henry
Gate Hutchins
New York
Hamilton
Brooklyn
Rock Island
Bureau Valley
St. John’s Neareh
Hemon
P Kmond
Lulu Ward
Peoria
Noclé Holmes
Morrison
Stone
Balboniae
Henry Reflects on Social Ties and Local Commerce
Community notices recount rental shifts at the Stapp property and Perry move. Monument plans for George Green’s grave and local sales efforts by Devore Fischer highlight commerce. Social events include church debates, excursions, and a lawn social with the Cornet Band as entertainment.
Optician Dr F A Wallace to Serve Camp House Visitors
Dr F A Wallace the optician will be at the Camp House from Thursday to Monday August 15 to 19. Free consultation and advice. H J Granburg overhauled city scales early in the week with K L Reed supervising framing and aiming for fair weights. At Ottawa races on August 2 Henry Appleson's four year old Waskiewee won multiple heats. The horse earned $250 first money in the 2.30 trot and placed for Morris event as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F A Wallace
H. J. Granburg
K. L., Reed
Grawburg
Ottawa
Henry Applen
Waskiewee
Leland Stanford
Morris
Henry
Portraits Preserve Family Memory from Abbott Studio
The article extols fine portraits as lasting family treasures and comfort after separations caused by marriage, business moves, or death. It highlights the Abbott Studio of Henry Illinois as a source for artistically executed likenesses that speak for loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Henry
Ill
Relic Chain From Revolutionary Era Draws Grange Fair Interest
WW Bobbitt showcases a log chain forged before the Revolution by blacksmith Thomas James a Jamestown founder. Passed from John Bobbitt to his father then WW Bobbitt the chain rests in his office awaiting Grange Fairhibitation where visitors may view it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbitt
John Bobbitt
Thomas James
Jamestown
Mr Bobbitt
Grange Fair
Ed Haddon Opens Round the Clock Lunch and Confectionery
Ed Haddon opens in the Clark building opposite Powers’s Fair Store offering lunches at all hours and regular meals with ice cream, confectionery, cigars, light beverages and low prices. Customers are invited to inspect the fitted up shop and fresh stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Haddon
Algo
Clark
Powers’s Fair
Paskell
Grace
Lanahan
Green Castle
Virginia
Eagelston
Henry Young
Walnut Grove
H. W. Ruggles
Gertie
Elsie Potter
Fannie
Carrie Nicholson
Mildred Clift
Hattie Spencer
Nettie Carter
Peoria
Red Potter Jr
Edward
Harry Clark
John Gregory
Merton Swift
Ward Potter
Riverside
Granger
Mia Mayo
Battle Creek
David Lubin
California
J. H. Taggart
Wenona
Wheeler Heath
Taggart
Simpson
Magnolia
Long Point
O W Wheeler
M. EB
McLeish
Sacred Desk
Charles Booth
Marseilles
Anna J. Burt
Chicago
Booth
No-to-bac cure advertised with grand ball invite
An ad promotes No-to-bac as a tobacco habit cure with a refund guarantee. It also notes a grand ball at New Opera Hall on Wednesday evening August 14 inviting all to enjoy music and dancing with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starting Remedy Co
Chicago
Randolph St
New York
Spruce St. Ly
New Opera Hall
Wanted Immediately Peddlers for Groceries in Henry County
Advertisement seeking eight to ten men or boys to sell groceries with a small capital. Potential to turn 875 in groceries into daily profits over 100 percent. Offers to guarantee sales for 35 per average peddler nationwide. Also promotes subscriptions to The Henry Republican and The Business Guide by J L Nichols with pricing details and broad household news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J A Melick
Henry Republican
J. L. Nichols
Eyewear Advice From Local Doctors In Peoria
A notice invites residents with eye trouble to consult for free at Dr Wyatt of Peoria Optical Co located at 425 Main Street Peoria Jr. and also with W H Stever in Henry TL for eye care services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt
Main Street
Peoria Jr
Peoria Optical Co
W.h.stever
Henry
Cut Rates and Services Advertised in Peoria Listed
An OCR snippet advertises reduced travel rates across east and west 81 to 85 saved, noting Webb's Ticket Office at 100 South Adams St Peoria and wedding invitations from The Republican office. It also lists Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder with reference to world fairs and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
West
Webb's
Peoria
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Hutchins & Lincoln
Smonday
Illinois
Sporting Goods
Henry, III
Illinoia
Clase Watter
Edward Street
Squire Condit
Putnam
Texas
John Kline
Griffin
Kline
Dr Zeller
M. E
Jevening
George Vail Ap ‘Peared
Vail
Lacon
George Gregory
Joseph Miller
Venona
J. A. Williams
Starved Rock
Dr Powell
J. W. Powell
Forrest Brothers
Sodality of
St Mary’s Church
J. &. Gitzinger
Adna Jones
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Olla
Master Dell
Lee Merritt
James Powers
Henry—Streator Monitor
Mary Seitz
Powers
J. H. Perry
Stapp
B. G. Geen
Devore & Fischer
George
Ethel Gregory
Harry L. Gregory
Gibson
J. H. Jones
Hiram Hunter
John Barnard
Squire Disasway
Vanderbilt Palace
Heville
N.C
Charles Wright
Stowell
Lawn Ridge
Chester Bidwell
Ladies Aid
W A
Hanna
E. Croft
St . Joseph Catholic
Squire Morgan
Fy Finn
Henry Lock
Illinois River
Creek
Chain of Lakes
John Spencer
Whitefield
Heim’s
Christian Church
Lake Senachwine
Halleck Rowe
Grea
J. Watercott & Co
Henry, Ixt
Glang
Mr Wise
Mc Wayback
Powers Fair Store
Western Washing Machine
American Washing Machine
Saates Sheet Music
Powers’ Fair Store
Henry’s Cash Bargain House
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