Holiday shopping in town features many novelty gifts
The column lists candy novelties at J J Henrys and Fosbenners sells coal sifters and holiday foods. It notes a granite man Mellow visiting, Christmas dinner orders, seasonal auctions, and various ads including oysters fruits and photography envelopes. References to local residents and travel, plus a shift in a shooting match date and insurance notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J Herry
Resturant
E. H. Brown
Thomas L. Higgins
Bradford
Fosbenner’s
Powell
Fosbenner's
Clarence Burt
Springfield
Crow Meadow Grange
Hunter
York
Max
McDade
Joliet
Hildebrant
Chicago
E. P. Harney
Popular Holiday Prices On Watches and Silk Goods
Store advertises holiday bargains across gold and silver watches, chains, pins, knives, forks, ladies and gentlemen toilet sets, smoking sets, cuffs and collars, albums, nut crackers, card receivers, pen wipers, dolls, muffs, boas, mufflers, silk hats, umbrellas, gloves, cloaks, blankets, rockers, sideboards, book cases, center tables, rugs, and more. First shipment arrives this week with bulk winter goods at clearing prices.
Bread Giveaway Announced at New Holdier's Home
J Watercott & Co will give away 10 loaves daily at 11 a m for one week starting Friday Dec 16 at New Holdier's Home. First come first served. Also notes on local sickness, family events, new goods at Fosbennoer's, a bastardy case verdict, holiday offers, social visits, a small fire incident, and Christmas Eve Cantata at New Opera Hall with 10 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holdier
John Barnard
Sperry
Oxbow
Fannije
Bennie Vail
Sugar Grove
Fosbennoer's
George A. Bangs
Henry Republican
Weekly
Inter Ocean
Farm Journal
Niece
Tim Wood
Richard Dikes
New Opera House
Camp’s
Duke Bros
Stoever's
M. E
New Opera Hall
Sante Claus
James Orrs East Tour Ends With Ill Mother Illness
James Orr and wife, after two months touring the east visiting major cities, return home due to his mother's relapse. The Christmas mass at St Joseph's will feature Leonard's and Jasonard's pieces with a full lineup of organists and musicians. Masses on Christmas Day are at 6, 7, and 10:30 am with several minor details noted. The article also covers a Thanksgiving sermon by Lendenberger and a lengthy Ladies Aid report from the M. E. Church for the year ending Nov 30, 1893, including membership changes and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Orr
East
Geaing
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
New Orleans
Henry
St Joseph's Catholic Church
Josonard
Leonard
Mrs Mooney
M. ‘Harney
W. Stever
L. A. Meiers
B. Cook
W. Meiers
W. Moon
F. Schaeffer
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
Ladies Aid Society
Henry the Twelfth Engagement to Run Through 23d
Announced this week and next the speaker will be in Henry the Twelfth and remain until the 23d with notice urging professional guidance for vision. Dr Wallace offers free consultation at Camp House offices and emphasizes proper lens fitting to prevent headaches and blindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry the 12Th
Offce
Camp House
J. A. Wallaoge
Royal Baking Powder Wins Highest Award At World Fair
Royal Baking Powder receives the highest award for strength and purity, testing at 160 cubic inches of leavening gas per ounce, 20 percent above its nearest competitor and 44 percent above the average of others. The ad also promotes Parlor Boot and Shoe Store offerings and Fosbenner's holiday displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Baking Powder
Paris
Vienna
Chemical Division
Agricultural Department
Washington
Royal
Masked Ball Gossip and Local Notices From Western Trail
A chaotic masquerade sociable text lists disguised attendees from Curtis Coulter to Pearl Deikl and many others, mixing humorous character sketches with notices about printing and engraving services. It mentions The Western Trail newspaper and free subscriptions, plus reminders about local businesses and people like R C Newell and Mellow marble work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Coulter
Tony—Talesman
Hutchins &—Lincoln
Sample
I. Dennis
Tramp
L. O. Hunter
Frank Buch
Dick Reed
Mashers
W. Harrison
Wits M. Downey
Johnny Noll
Bruce Williams
Gir
Annie Smith
Queen
Zella Kellogg
Nellie MccQune
Ray Ly
Also Mentioned on This Page
ET Utchins
Lincoln
Hutchins & Lincoln
GrorGer Burt
Eorror
Republican
Mollie Blood
Stora
Never's
Wallace
Optician
Bolcher
Stamford
Oliday
Liday
Eenie Vail
J. J. Harry
Sarah
Susan Vail
W. P. Williams
Ar’s
Allen
N Allen
Eerset
J Watercott & Co
Henry, III
H.H. Autchins
J. A. Melick & Co
Morning Express
Ever Lendenberger
New Church
Isaiah
8. P. Hitt
A. Jones
P. S
M. McDonough
R. Hunter
M. Hartley
J. Hartley
A. Becker
John T. Smith
Wm N. Smith
Jong Bid
Angie
Brooks
Ellwood
Maude Tabor
Mildred Allen
Clara Williams
Pearl Heath
Carrie Nicholson
Grace Heim
Lizzie Hoyle
Sarah Hoyle
Eddie Ketchum
Katia Smith
Rachel Townley
Bruce Wineme
Chna. Worthington
John Kimnes
Boss Gregory
Dr Gregory
John P. Bracken
Wighest
Aly
Noitangs
J.J. Henry
Watercott
Ill
Tle
Balle Smith
May Young
John Lytle
Western Trail
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
R. C. Newell
Lacon
Shakopee
Minn
Aqon
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