The Mammoth Duke Bros. Implement House Reopens in City
A long article extols Duke Bros. Implement Dealers Henry Ill for rebuilding after the 1888 fire. It recounts their rise from small capital to a 86 000 square foot, three story mammoth structure with basement, water system, and electric lighting. The firm will keep the old stand and invite customers to tour the extensive plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Bros
Henry
Camp Bath House
Edward Street
Second
Timets
Duke Brothers
Magnolia Entertainment Course and City Proceedings
The Magnolia Entertainment Course featured Wallace Bruce Amsbury in a lively Jan 29 program at Masonic Hall with a promised collaboration with Opie Read and Charles Hugene Banks. The issue also covers Council actions Jan and Feb 1902 including bills approved, treasurer reports, and a farewell party for Abel Vailand. local notices on health products, a roadjourn, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Masonic Hall
Wallace Bruce Amsbury
Amsbury
Amabary
Opie Read
Charles Hugene Banks
Amsbary
Read
Melindy
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Wm Drummond
Mary
Frank Stanton
Meg Mahone
Bill Nye
Geo
Kyle
Jas
Whitcomb Riley
Bronson
Ol’ Bt
Anne
de Marguerite
Herr Nappenweldt
Wallace Bruce Amebary
James Whitcomb Riley
Rey Thos. McClary
City Hall
Humphrey
Green
Broaddus
Camp
Hunter
Yaeger
Ald Doelzer
Sam Horner
Eagleston
Fred Schaefer
Chas Motter
Broaddust
A. G. Humphrey
Fred
Schaefer
Obituary for Mrs Jasper W Brown and Local Deaths
The Henry Republican reports the death of Mrs Ethelda Arabella Brown of Downey California after a surgical operation. She leaves a husband and son Clarence, with funeral arrangements in Sugar Grove and a long journey to Illinois for burial. Also noted are the deaths and funeral services for Patrick Tumey and Mrs Caroline Ruhl, with details on bereaved families and burial sites in St Joseph's, Sugar Grove, and Whitefield Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper W. Brown
Henry Republican
Brown
Downey
Cal
John Blackburn
Elda
Santa Fe
Sugar Grove
Ethelda Arabella Brown
Wm Dorsey
Sparland
George Wable
Whitefield Township
K. C
Kansas City
William M
Putnam
Harry J
Blackburn
Clarence
Ilinois
Warren Street
Suzar Grove Cemetery
Patrick Tumey
John
St Joseph’s Catholic Church
Rever Kutery
St Patrick's Cemetery
Kuss Wunder Nuptials At St Marys Church
Marriage of William Kuss and Anna Wunder at St Marys Catholic church with Frumbuhl officiating. Best man Alexander Wunder and bridesmaid Ella Dille attend. Couple to visit Humphrey Neb before settling in a new home. groom with Kuss Bros. firm. County readers toast their happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dille
Humphrey
Neb
Kuss
Whitefield Township
Henry Republican
Marriage License Issued in Peoria County Court
A license granted Monday at the Peoria county courthouse to T. L. Packingham of La Prairie Center, 25, and Eva Swallow of Palo, Iowa, 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria County Court House
T. L. Packingham
la Prairie Center
Eva Swallow
Palo, Towa
Working Overtime and the Tireless Little Workers
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills promising relief from indigestion biliousness constipation and other ailments. It also advertises 25 cent remedies and a Valentine sale at Novelty Store with low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Pownell
Dr King
New Life
Dr Powell's
Peruna Credited With Curing Catarrh By Lady Letter
Mrs Margaret Kinsey of Elk Michigan writes that after forty nine years of suffering she is cured by Peruna and will never be without it. Congressman J H Bankhead endorses Peruna as a tonic and catarrh cure. The ad claims Peruna reaches mucous membranes and cures catarrh, offering a free book from The Peruna Medicine Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kinsey
Elk
Genessee County
Mich
Dr. Hartman
J. H. Bankhead
Alabama
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Peruna
Fountain Head
Church Notes on Various Services and Meetings
The New Church reading circle meets with Miss Maria Davis. Christian church choir practice Saturday. Hunt's and Rey Nichols to preach next Sunday at Christan church. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Amer Smith. CE to be led by Zella Kellogg and Charley Meier on "The pathway to peace." Methodist Episcopal services Feb 9 with Rev A K Tullis. sabbath school, Junior League, Epworth League. Quinquage Lima marks Sunday school session at St John's without services. rector to officiate in Wyoming. Various pastors and events noted including Rev J. B. Dille anniversary and gifts to pastors at Buckley. News mention of Fr Emery as guest and praise for Fr loley. Presbyterian activities include physical culture class, boy's brigade, and Life of Christ lectures with stereopticon. Ash Wednesday and Lent rules explained. invitation to Epiphany Sunday sermon on fasting. Endeavor meeting celebrated UE society's 21st birthday and missionary fund updates. surprise party at Blackburns noted.
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New Church
Maria Davis
Christian Church
Hunt
Rey Nichols
Christaan
Ladies Aid of the
Amer Smith
Zella Kellogg
Charley Meier
Methodist Episcopal Church
A K Tullis
M. E
Lacon
Hempc
Episcopal Church
Endeavor
Lucy Burt
May Kraus
UE Society
Maine
Loosely
China
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Powell
Tabler
Dr Powell
City Drug Store
Fitch
Phillip Thomas
Hartford
Wis
Caroline Ruhl
Loura Ruhl
Washington
Third Sts
Ill
James Collins
Katharine Riley
Leslie Wattles
CRI& Prr
Chicago
Denver
Phoenix
Arizona
Prescott
Charles Deitch Jr
Elvina Tomlinson
Fred Tomlinson
Hopewell Township
Thompson
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna’s
Mrs. Kinsey
Elk, Michigan
Hon
J.H. Banihea
Church Notes
J. B. Dille
M. E. Church
Buckley
E. J. Emery
Henry, Ir
FrFeeley
Illinois River
Fr Kmiery
Loley
Geneseo News
Presbyterian Sunday School
Mariam Locke
Miss Locke
Oberlinggege
L Campbell
Presbyterian Sunday
RG Campbell
Christ
CE Society
Fred Powers
Louis Kraus
Wm Blackburn
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