Peruna touted as cure in letters from Chicago and Petoskey
Letters from Mrs. Clara Makemer of Chicago and Mrs. D. Finlay of Petoskey praise Peruna for general debility liver complaints and female disorders. They claim Dr Hartman’s remedy restored strength and health, with testimonials highlighting renewed vitality and beauty. Free Health and Beauty guide offered to women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Makemer
Florence Co
Christian Medical Hospital and Dispensary
Chicago
Florence Crittenden Anchorage
Chestnut Street
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Perunia
D. Finlay
Petoskey, Mich
Tam
Peruna
Ittenden
Anchorage
Dr. Hartman
Tor
Peruns Medicine Co
Ohio
Local notices and social tidbits from Henry area
A long list of names and short items from Henry with mentions of fishing at the Henry lock, band concerts in the park, visitors from Peoria Onarga and Chicago, local business notes, school and church activities, steamers Rex and Swain, and upcoming events including a Knights of Pythias excursion and Epworth League ice cream social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lock
J. A. Jones and Son
Onarga
M. A. Adams
Peoria
WW. T. Law
Henry
The
Eastern Star
Peter Shipman
W. B. Kirkpatrick
Blandenville
Hiram Wright
Bureau County
Schaefer's
Andrew Vogelsang
Chillicothe
Walter Harrison
Chicago
Lakes
Mabel Newman
Streator
James McAleer
John Holmes
Alta
George Nicholson
Maggie Wilson
Lowe
Arthur Smith
Clifford Haws
Magnolia
Geo A. Burt
Hiram Bracken
J. Watercott & Co’s
Hartley
May
Zoe Young
Washington
Tazewell County
Julius Adkinson
Frank Coan
Wenona
Peter Harrington
Champaign County
A. A. Knapp
Danbury
Conn
George KR. Knapp
Epworth League
Inday
Brown
Minoak
Cromwell
Battle Creek
Michigan
Oda Scott
Dale
Harold
Walter Scott
G. R. MacClyment
Wyoming
D. H. Gehring
Ewan Lake Club
Tim Wood
Rex
la Salle
Swain
Henry Ertle
Hot Springs
Ark
Wm Spangler
Charles
F. X. Werling
Peru
Illinois and Michigan Canal
John Rambo
L. M. Lincoln
Edminster
Tiskilwa
Hulda Waughop
Seattle
Richard Waughop
Waughop
G. W. Waughop
Hedding College
Voss
Lockport
Duncan Brothers Ride Tandem Across Country
George and Robert Duncan of Streator left at 4 80 am for a visit with John King near Camp Grovestore. They rode a tandem eight hours from Streator to Henry and down Spotted Dutchman hill where the front rider George was severely cut and bruised, while Robert escaped injury. They were treated in Henry and continued to Camp Grove for the outing before returning to their studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
George
Robert
Streator
John King
Camp Grovestore
Father
Mr King
Old Country
Henry
Dutchman
Dle
Chorge
Swein
Camp Grove
Brown’s Business College
Ottawa
Letter from Mitchell of Magnolia visits Sheldon Iowa
A. B. Mitchell of Magnolia writes from Sheldon where he visits his two sons and attends a Masonic lodge meeting where his son Herbert serves as secretary. He praises the warm reception and notes the lodge has summer work ahead. He mentions sending the Sheldon Mail and hopes for a pleasant summer. He also endorses Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Mitchell
Magnolia
Sheldon
Iowa
Masonic Lodge
Herbert
Sheldon Mail
Lllinoia
Bears tha Signature TORISA The Kind You Have Always Bought
The line reads Bears tha Signature TORISA The Kind You Have Always Bought as a vintage trade label. It reflects a misread or decorative script likely from a product packaging or advertisement. No clear event or person is identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torisa
Electric Bitters Proved Cure for Dyspepsia
Bennettaville resident A. Brown recounts his wife wining strength after suffering stomach distress. Four bottles of Electric Bitters restored her health, with gentle laxative effects noted for torpid liver. Sold for 60 cents at Dr Powell's city drug store. Legal notices for sale also referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Brown
Bennettaville
8. C
Dr Powell
City Drug Store
Legal
Clarkson T. Vail obituary notes bachelor status and family ties
Clarkson T. Vail, 62, formerly of Henry County, died yesterday at 10 a.m. after years of illness. Brother of B. C. Vail, he lived with him and was known for good habits and virtues. Funeral at B. C. Vail’s home two miles north of Henry, Friday at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Vail
Henry
Renowned Attorney John J. Sands Dies in Peoria
John J. Sands a well known lawyer and orator died Monday at 3 AM in Peoria from Brights disease after a long illness. Born August 24 1855 in New York City he came to Hinds at age 12 and later practiced in Lacon before moving to Peoria in 1890. Survived by a widow Rose A. Adams two sons John A. and Charles E a brother and a sister he held Democratic ties after early Republican work and was active in local clubs. Funeral conducted at St Pauls Episcopal Church with family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hutchins
Thomas
Hennepin
Ed Castle
Starved Rock
Swein
Hattie Tullis Dorman
Margaret Jeff Henry
Ballard
Washington
P’s
A. G. Humphrey
R. F. Burt
C. A. Frommel
Dr. du
G. L. Thacker
Fred Swain
Knights of Pythias Lodge
la Salle
Lacon
Rex
Peoria
Herbine
Nature
Kewanee
H. K. Smith
Duke Bros
Stewart
Henry Republican
St Joseph’s Catholic Church
Hall
Holy City
Christian Endeavor
Finn
New Orleans
M. E
Key ‘Tullis
Lea
Mias Dell Tullis
Epworth League
McNabb
Fred Williams
Anna Bell
Cincinnati C
C. I. Society
Mabel Dennis Bonner
Ipworth League
Milo
AC. W. van Petten
Miss Wilmot
la Prairie
Richard Waughop
Japan
M. EK
Arba Law
Naftzger
Wand
Law
Taylor
Quincy
Burgess
Massachusetts
West
Henry M. FB
F. W. Merrill
P. E
Thomas Higgins
Alexander Brown
Aik Tullis
Tullis
John J. Sands
John J Sands
Bright
New York City
Hinds
John Wylie
Wylie
Mr. Sands
Marshall County
Fred 8. Potter
Henry
George O. Barnes
Ottawa
Sands
Rose A. Adams
Sparland
John A
Charles E
East
Chicago
Centrallions
American Club
Citizens’ Association
Peoria County
Modern Woodmen
Tremont
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
H.J. Adams
Tyre
Chillicothe
One Thousand Dollars in Prizes for La Salle Exposition
Merchants of La Salle announce Agricultural and Mineral Exposition October 1 to 5 with over 50 merchants offering prizes in crops fruits and produce including wheat corn potatoes onions cabbage tomatoes gourds and more. A 66 page pamphlet with details will be mailed nationwide. subscriptions to Henry Republican Weekly Inter Ocean and Farm Journal offered for $2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Salle
Ohio
Burbank
Jersey
Henry Republican
Inter Ocean
Farm Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
White
Powell
China
Christ
Elder Wray
George Halbleib
Miss Waughop
Jis
Chamberlain
J. E
F.A. Powell
Central Park
Astana
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