Local Henry County items including fairs and notices
The Henry county column reports editor visits, church events, and a Dan Hickey farm sale to Thomas Dwyer. It notes shooting matches, a biographical sketch of Robert Boal, injuries to Ed Osbon, a Turkey trade in local firms, and holiday preparations with Knights of Pythias officers named. A county supervisor meeting installs Frank Bernard as janitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.A
Me-Nek" & Co
Ellsworth
The
Lacon Home Journal
T. L. Jones
Episcopal Church
Tiskilwa
P. K. Hammond
Holy Catholic Church
Leonard Studgvin
Saratoga Township
Dan Hickey
Harney & Kinnear
Thomas Dwyer
Henry Shooting Club
Sunday Times Herald
Robert Boal
Locon
Ed Osbon
Utica
Peorle
J.H. Adkinson
H. J. Grégory
Vogelsang Bros
Peorie
Eastern
Henry Republican
Ipatrons
Ull
Henry Lodge No 489
Knights of Pythias
M. 4
Adams
P. B. Jacobs
L. R. Kinnear
Jas Hartley
H. Heath
Lb. M. Lincoln
Cannah Jones
H. P, Barney
Sunc
Court House
Bernard
M. B
Roy J. B. Evans
David McLeish
Zeliar Kellogg
Hildebrant
Henry
Letter from Santa Cutts to Henry store crowd
An open letter from Santa Cutts invites Mr James M. Powens and the public to Elenry this Sunday and Saturday for the Holiday Goods opening. He expresses desire to meet old friends at the store and designates the store as headquarters, praising the stock and fairness to both young and old patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Powens
Tenry, Lu
Elenry
Santa Cutts
Henry
Fk. H
Knights of Pythias Attend Special Episcopal Service
Reverend P K Hammond of St John’s Episcopal Church invited Knights of Pythias Henry Lodge No 489 to a Sunday service. Members marched to the church in full regalia, the nave decorated with evergreen and flowers, and Rev Hammond delivered an eloquent sermon from First Corinthians urging a manly, honorable life. The male quartet and accompanist provided singing. offertory solos drew praise, and the collection was large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
P. K. Hammond
St John’s Episcopal Church
Henry Lodge No
Uol Shoop
Hammond
Waas
Messrs Stever, Campbell
Andrewa
Meier
Gertie Potter
Mer -Stever
Hard Times Surprise Party In Powers Home
Thanksgiving night a 46 person group from Henry County gathered in ragged outfits for a hard times surprise at Mr and Mrs James M Powers home. They enjoyed mush and milk, cake walk antics, ice cream, and a snow ball fight, ending in songs and dancing with praise for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Powers
Henry
Footsore
Charles Wood
George Halbleib
B. O. Vail
Powera
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted Amid Caution Against Imitations
A historical ad praises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a scientifically superior remedy for Rheumatism Neuralgia sprains bruises wounds and many pains. It warns against white imitations that profit from the name and urges buyers to demand the original at Dr Powell's. The text also notes a football contest for Thanksgiving day was abandoned due to heavy snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batlard
Ballard
Dr Powell's
Luxurious German Whist Evening at the Law Home
A refined gathering at Mr and Mrs W T Law's house featured German whist with elegant floral decorations and gourmet refreshments. Prizes went to Mrs F K Potter, Mrs O R Jones, and H Hutchins as players enjoyed a stylish, sociable night.
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W.T. Law
Mra Fk
Potter
O. R. Jones
Billard Hall
Mécaleurs
Mesdames
Rey P
K Hammond
F A
Powell
R Jones
W H Jones
T L Jones
Hutchins
Cannah Jones
Lincoln
Birth notice for multiple families in Illinois towns
In Henry township on Nov 29 a son was born to Tim Wood and grandson to D. H. Anderann of Peoria. At Chillicothe on Nov 24 a daughter was born to El Mer F. Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Township
Thanpermog Night
Tim Wood
D. H. Anderann
Peoria
Chillicothe
Elmer F. Hunter
Married notices from Putnam and Chillicothe
Two marriage notices appear: at Putnam on December 3 at the bride's parents home with officiant Kev D. McLeish naming Charles E. and Mary H. and residents of Lev Moore. In Chillicothe on November 27 Rev Kaufman presides for John Lev Gordon and Estella, daughter of John Eataby, with additional local names appearing in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Kev D. McLeish
Chas. E. Woos
Mary H
Levoore
Chillicothe
Rev Kaufman
John Lev[ Gordon
Estella
John Eataby
Fotal Allen
Baio N
Catherine Mullaly Dies in City At 3 Deo
Obituary notes the death of Catherine Mullaly in this city on Deo 3 of old age. A biographical line mentions a son of Thomas Robinson and a nephew of Samuel Horner of this city.
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Deo 3
Catherine Mullaly
Utica
Til
Thomas Robinson
Samuel Horner
Henry Markets Offers Mixed Goods and Shelled Corn
A fragmented list shows Henry Markets offering shelled corn and other goods. The entry includes references to potatoes and butter with unclear pricing or quantities and notes LIVestock items like hogs in general terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Markets
Dassees
Cure for Catarrh Proclaimed by Hall's Cure Advertisement
Readers are informed that Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed as a universal remedy for catarrh. The note asserts constitutional treatment, internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, and a $100 failure guarantee. Owensey & Co. of Toledo solicit testimonials and offer the remedy through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Hallt
F. J. Owensy & Co
Toledo
Yolymers of Pianos and Owner Contact Request
A Chicago advert asks owners of Chickering Gabler and Foster pianos to register their names and addresses. Clayton F. Sunny Os., sole representatives, invites drop offs or letters at 220 Wabash Ave. The notice emphasizes knowing owners for more than advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yolymers
Chickering
Clayton F. Sunny Os
Chickering, Gabler and Foster
Wibash Ave
Chicago
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Georor Burt
Repfuslican
Nimrods
Yenry
O. O. Coulter
Frank J. Bush
A. J. Gregory
Coulter
O. O. White
Guy Forrest
Harvey McKnight
Fred Potter
John Gregory
James Wood
J. M. Powers
J. Lytle
G Harney
C. A. Camp
L. M. Lincoln
IT. Barton
Wallace
P. Hughes
H. Hailey
N. BE
D. Hughes
John Noll
Bush
F. Wood
G. Halbleld
H. J. Gregory
Ed B Sterrett
Clift
OG. Vogelsang
J. R. Paskell
A. Smith
L. Peterman
M A. Adams
Disosway
L. Smith
B. Watt
F. Vogelsang
Dr Forrest
Frank Wood
ST. Jacobs Oil
Saay
Peoria Art League
Lorado Taft
Kline Zeller
Dr Coyner
Grant Wright
Taft
Art League
Paris
Luxemburg
le Dareain
Plymouth Rocks RY
Plymouth Rock
Haarris
Whitefield
Aukland
Richard Street
School Street
Gsnguire
Dee + MORGAN, J
Duke Bros
Yas
First National Bank of
Charles
Jones
Henry City Bridge Company
Bridge Co
G Sacry
Wo’olock A.m
Joan H. Jones
Henry City Bridge Co. Rheenry
Tll
G. Mill
Aurist
Ottawa
Pasket House
Lil
G. Miller M
Broker
Opera House
Erie
Henry Yaeger
Henry, Illinois
Hasty Brother
Charles Hasty
Sapre
Stover'a Jewelry Store
L. A. Meier & Sons
We &B
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