Local notices and social items from Henry County
A collage of short items lists visits, shopping, and social events in Henry County. Notes mention Yockeys laundry Schaefer agents, Fosbenner’s fruit, Fiedler’s shoe store, new codfish at Fosbenner, Mrs Knapp’s health, local excursions to Starved Rock, Uncle Tom's Cabin show, Swan Lake Clubhouse opening, and Julius Watercott’s trip to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Knapp
Henry High School
Glen Oak Park
Peoria
Youkey
Schaefer
Katie Wels
Caunah Jones
Lodas
Frank"Stevens
la Balle
Hiram Hunter
Pontiac
Swain
LaSalle
Henry
W. C. Moon
Music Store
Bella Evans
Lizzie Zenor
Mattie Evans
Chicago
George Field
Ballard
Epworth League
Julius Watercott
J. Watercott& Co
Greater
New York
Road Queen cigar man visits Pekin amid local chatter
John Ruse of Pekin, maker of the Road Queen cigar, was seen here yesterday. A note from R. S. Bayne says he is in good health at Paw Paw Lake. The town buzzed with farmers, visitors, and plans for reunions and fairs as summer activities begin.
Social notes and upcoming baseball at Henry
Mrs L L A Wood of Chillicothe with niece Winnie Sidnuluster visited Mre and Miss Waughop last week. Mrs George Scholes Jr and son left for Iowa to Des Moines and Greenfield to visit relatives. A Henry Big 4 game against Tiskilwa is set for next Saturday after a 1 to 2 Henry win on July 4. Stubbles of the Secretary of State’s office visited Henry. Two steel bridges for Whitefield township arrived for erection over local streams. Rumor says Monser Zinc works at Wenona sold to Philip McKay and partners. Drs Forrest and Hall now offer 24/7 care for chronic diseases and surgery with upgraded equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
John Schick
Joseph Schick
Mr Schick
Gil McCaleb
OxBow
Bernard Fowler
Kay
Mulberry Grove
Kansas
Cone Thomas
Cromwell
Wm Duke
Will
John Joyce
Quincy
Mamie Locke
Undercliff
Corbin
Dewey
G. M. Locke
Benj Vail
Fanny
E. A. Hall
Latha Nesbit
Leonard
James Speers
Geo Thacker
John Locke
Jos
O. W. Winship
J. O. Winship
Putnam
Bureau County
L L. A. Wood
Chillicothe
Winnie Sidnuluster
Mre
Waughop
Mra Wood
Belle Jones
Esq Edwin Jones
George Scholes Jr
Iowa
Scholes
Des Moines
Greenfield
Henry
Tiskilwa Va
D. Stubbles
Secretary of State
Springfield
Whitefield Township
Henry Station
Monser
Wenona
Philip McKay
McKay
Forrest & Hall
WATERCOTT CO OFFERS FALL GOODS AND WARES
J Watercott and Henry L L Watercott & Co advertise close market access and constant opportunities with cash only deals. They promote new fall Black Dress Goods from B Priestly Co and fall millinery, and highlight men’s suits prices from 3.50 to 12.50. Boys knee pants priced 25c to 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Priestly & Co
Boots and Shoes and Furniture at Popular Prices
A catalog style notice lists stylish boots and shoes for men women and children with prices from 0c to 3.50 plus misses youth and children’s footwear. It also promotes a furniture line with 60 bedroom sets 25 parlor styles 50 couches and many other pieces with prices from 7.50 to 20 and more including book cases side boards Morris chairs and more. jewelry silverware watches clocks rings arrives with prices “always right.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
Davenport
Rock&r
Old Settlers Reunion in Lacon Details
The 31st annual Old Settlers Association reunion and picnic will be held in Lacon on Wednesday, September 4. Descendants are urged to attend despite dwindling pioneer numbers. Jay Magoon Esq. will speak, delivering an eloquent address. The note also commends Bernard Yaeger for his attractive lawn and community example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers Association
Marshall County
Lacon
Jay Magoon
Bernard Yaeger
West Third Street
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Promises Refund
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for a cold. It promises a refund if it fails and features E W Groves signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Grove
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Great Daylight
Lincoln
Henry,llinois
the Republic At
Fiedler's
Bhaes
Schaefer's
W.J. Nelson
Miss Chapman
Anna Yanochowski
Baer
Fosbenner's
John Birke
Mra Zeller
C. C
Slygh
Yockey
Daniel Horrom
Apent
Swem Wes
Barbour
Magnolia
Ernest Ponzer
Illinois University At
Champaign
Edward Kermeen
Galva
Henry County
Nove
John Steele
Mathew
James
Edna Clark
John Wray
Jtosbenner
Fosbenner’s
Charles Frommer
John’ Ruse
Pekin
Maria Davis
Mattie Jang
Glen Park
Sandwich
John Turnbull
Alice Monier
Mra Riddell
Boarland
Jakes
Eveline Bagley
Ehatup
Ohio
Mr Kinnear
Tom
Western
Potter
Ann Tabor
Hiram Twitchell
Bayne
D. D
PawPaw Lake
Mich
J. M. Forbes
England
Hudson River
Edmond Quinn
Abel Vail
West
Quilon
Nebraska
Mr Vail
Stephen Appel
Hopewell
Appel
George McManus
Princeton
Bridge Board
McManus
Joe Otto
L. F. Boyle
Hennepin
Mr Boyle
Powell
A. H. Foster
Prairie Township
W. H. Betts
Reinbeck
Saratoga Township
O. F. Conklin
Grand Rapida
Betts
Foster
Forrest Bros
Tomflor
Juan the Mgnatare
J. Watercott &Company
Grand Rapids
Ekdler’s
A. Fiedler & Son
Boston
Hooth
H. Campbell
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