Local notices and market updates from Henry area
A mixed column reports mumps cases, livestock sales by Wilbur J. Stoner, multiple social events at the Williams and Powers households, real estate moves, new hardware firm opening as Henry Hardware Co, meal and medicine ads, and community letters noting school and church activities along with brief biographical notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest
Anna Yanochowski
Bert Rowe
Wilbur J. Stoner
J A Williams
Powers
Oklahoma
Gur
Baltaras
Texas
James Chambére
Powell
Chicago
Inter Ocean
la Salle Democrat-Mirror
Ballard
Dr Powell
Ray J N Fawcett
St-Albphs
Knoxville
The
Academy
Kitterman
Rock Rapids
Iowa
C.F. Rising
Michigan
Perry Hardware Co
Hunt
Market Street
J. A. Mellek
Valentines at Behnefer's and Novelty Store
A bustling local notice catalogues Valentine sales at Behnefer's and the Novelty Store with large stacks of Valentine assortments, jewelry shifts, and shop specials. It mentions Ed Wikolff clerking at Thacker & Son's Jewelry, plus various visitors and community happenings around Peoria and Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sBehnefer's
Schaefer's
Novalty
Gio
Behnefer’s
Novelty Store
Egal Blaketor
Henry Republican
Novelty
Mois
Behaefer's
O. A. Camp
Jones
Peoria
J. P. Sparling
Parry
Oak Hil
Ohio
Thomas
Floyd Monier
Ae Dug Thompson
Lacon
Chris, Trace
New Road
Rollin Lravie
Bride
Magnolia
Agl Hupp
Edward Burt
Pekin City
Mra Orn Merritt
Knoxville
Sterrett
Chicago
Frank Morgan
Putnam
Bears Buy Self Defense Item In Local Market
A local report notes a bear buy and use of a self defense item in a community market. Officials remind residents to secure food storage and report bear sightings promptly to authorities.
Fireman Nearly Falls Ill Then Recovers on Bitters
A Burling ton locomotive fireman named C. W. Bell amy describes a close call as pain and weakness struck him. He credits electric Bitters with restoring his health and vigor, noting renewed appetite and strength after use. Doctor Powell backs the remedy with a satisfaction guarantee and a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Dr Powell
Henry Hardware Co Opens at Perry Legacy Store
Henry Hardware Co takes over Perry Hardware Co stock and continues business at the old stand. C F Ristna, president, and Wm Clark remain as the trusted timer. Doors open February 12 1902 inviting customers to visit and compare prices on quality goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Rising
Perry Hardware Co
Henry Hardware Co
Henry, Ill
Valentine novelty books at Schaefer's News Room
Comical and novelty valentines featured at Schaefer's News Room with new titles by Shel Don, Clay, Holmes and other late copyright works at publisher prices. Stationery tablets and school supplies also promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefer’s
Sheldon
Clay
Holmes
Grand 1902 Charitable Evening at Opera Hall
A concert on Tuesday night February 18 1902 in the Opera Hall features Miss Emma Caldwell of Streator and six girls from Henry performing songs and Bible recitations. Miss Wels of Henry will provide music in what promises to be a beautiful entertainment with admiasian 20c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Street
Fred Becker
Miss Long
Mra Becker
Drs Forrest & Hall
G. M. Locke
Christian Church
Market Street
Chain Tain
J. A. Moore
North Star
Powell
Henry
Lacan Home Journal
Savanna
Niassasi R
Rock Island
Chicago
Ahe Ovies
Remington
Lakewilde “Hospital
New Opera Hall
Enis Thomas
Charles Spangler
Chicoxo
Éléter
Coleman
Spangler
United
Spidogier
Tis Office
Etta‘Dunaway
Ottawa
Rev
Mra Crampbell
Pinnos
Dr Hook
George Pledler
Andrew Fiedler
F .P. Ee Campbell
Ong. Shilksren
Spainand
Mra
L H. Adkinson
Misa Grace Bowen
Dew Moines
Towa
Emma McDonough
Tony Renz
Hotel Fey
Peoria
Andréw Fledlér
Duke Bros
Millie Grantburg
Granville
Empire Stock Co
Wright-Moler
Little Tom
H. F. Andrews
Hutchins-Lincoln Co
Jacob A Melick
Christ
Opera
Emma Caldwell
Streator
Wels
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Allen's Foot Ease Ad
An old ad listing Bucklen's Arnica Salve famed for cures from burns to sores and a guarantee at 25 cents, plus Allen's Foot Ease powder advertised to treat chilblains frostbites and damp feet. It notes Easter day events and a 1902 date with promotional language typical of drugstore notices.
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Hart, Schafner & Morse
Hutchins-Lincoln.co
New York
Chet Aang
attenOen
Joe Ae
Aleighing
St Valentine
Thomas Ou
Detroit
de Powell
James Harrison
Paul Harrison
Huntsville
Alabama
Bert Sleater
Louis
O. Snackburn
Kansas City
Mis
Jasper Brown
EC Edminster
Milo
N S Edminster
C. O. Hook
la Salle
Camp House
Sub
Council
Nies Henry
Illinois
J . Clair
Marcellita Cr
A. Fiedler & Son
Thet
Henry, III
A. Fiedler
Pillsbury’s
H, Campbell
Ala NY
Lle
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