Local items from Peoria and Henry reflect small news and anecdotes
The column lists varied items from Peoria and nearby towns including a state bank permit for Charles Ireland and partners, a Henry rib injury affecting Albert Forrester, a Richland church fair prize Ford, and notes on local people, events, and humorous anecdotes. It mentions a Sunday preacher, a biography of Billy Sunday, Texas real estate talk, and county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
The
Rose
Charles
Henry
el Paso
Frank Vogelsang
Streator
Smith Dry Goods Company
Smith
Alvin O. Jones
Joy
Saratoga M. E
Billy Sunday
Mabel
Cullom
Washington
Elijah P Brown
Ram’s Horn Fame
Fleming 11 Revel Company
New York
Pittsburg
Camp
Texas
Illnois
New York City
St. Louis
Chicago
Denver
United States
Rhode Island
Pape Star
Daniel B. Turner
Hennepin
Proctor Hospital
Richard
Peorla
Harmony Hair Beautifier and Shampoo Ad Promotes Quick Results
An old store encounter touts Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo as effective for glossy silky hair and quick cleansing. The ad claims no oil in the product, no hair color change, a money back guarantee, and availability at Rexall stores and local dealer A J Tronmonger in Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armony Haltr Beautitler
A. J. _Tronmonger
Kiet
Henry
Notable Catholic Orator Wittr Cunneen Local Figure
Born in Limerick Treland Cunneen moved with his parents to Cleveland at age one then Chicago after 18. He machinist by trade with 14 years at Fraser Chalmers now part of Allis Chalmers. He worked at Chicago Northwestern railroad shop then lectured in the local option campaign. Member of Knights of Labor and International Association of Machinists for 12 years. Joined Annunciation Total Abstinence Society in 1900 and remained loyal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittr
Cunneen
Limerick
Tréland
Cleveand
Ohio
Chicago
Fraser & Chalmers
Allis-Chalmers
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Illinois
Knights of Labor
International Association of Machinists
Garfield Park Lodge
Annunciation Total Abstinence Society of Chicago
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Union
Temperance activist Cunneen honored for service in Chicago societies
In evenings and Sundays, Cunneen built total abstinence groups across Chicago parishes. He donated over 2500 of his trade earnings to temperance work. He led and served in Catholic Total Abstinence unions, Knights of Father Matthew, Annunciation Society, and related orders, earning medals and praise through multiple presidentships and roles. He will speak at Henry Opera House Sunday February 22. Everyone invited with free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cunneen
Catholic Total Abstinence Societies
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Illinois
Cook County
Annunciation Total Abstinence Society
Catholic Total Abstinence Uniformed Cadets
Sir Knight
Annunciation Council No 77
Knights of Father Matthew
Knights of Father Matthew Officers’ Association of Chicago
Father Matthew League
Knights of Father Matthew Camp
International Association ‘of Machinists
Knights of Columbus
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Henry
Opera House
Clean Advertising urged by physicians to curb fraudulent medical ads
Journal urges doctors to protest deceptive advertisements in fraternal publications. Royal Neighbor removed fake cures from its pages by action of its board after letters from Dr E B Hail prompted officials to eliminate such ads by December 1918. Similar campaigns possible with active individual effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbor
EB. .A. Hail
Henry, II
Andyit
Board of Managers
eAmerican
Medical Journal
Adve
Pilot Hill Farm Hog Sale Sets Record Average
At Pilot Hill farm a sale of 43 Poland China hogs drew strong bidding with an average price of 63.31 dollars. The event eclipsed prior local sales this season, despite weather affecting some outcomes. buyers included L. F. Boyle, J. Ketchum, S. Glenn, J. Wiggins, and Koerner among many others from Illinois and Ohio. A separate note mentions a federal case fining a man 100 dollars for writing on newspaper margins, citing a school program and high tuition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Jones
Poland
Chinas
Pilot Hill Farm
Pilot Hull Farm
Uncle Sam
Court notices and probate matters dominate county docket
Circuit Court actions include appeals in the Mary M. Thomas versus Charles H. Smith case and various probate matters. Notices of final settlements are ordered by mailing to interested parties for multiple estates, with hearings set before February 16 and April terms. Real estate transfers and marriage licenses are listed alongside births in Steuben and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Martin
Mary Ellen Terry
Taylor
Venona
Orren Whetzel
George H. Copeland
Roberts Lillian Peintner
Mae Lowden Betts
Steuben
Harry J Bishop
Magnolia
Elizabeth B. Klein
Henry
Clyde Doran
Joseph Fabisies[ki
Sparland
Louis Stotler
Fred Adolphson
Hopewell
John Markovic
Toluca
Michele Mecheli
Public Sale of farm goods by George Rickey Jr near Henry
The farm sale at Hasty Marshall farm five miles southwest of Henry offers seven horses, two cattle, six Poland China sows, and extensive farm machinery. Terms: cash under 10, credit 10 months on bankable paper with 7 percent interest if past due, 6 percent discount for cash over 10. Lunch served on grounds. Auctioneers A P McVicker. Clerk John Riddell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
Avery Corn
McCormick
Peoria
George Rickey
A. P. McVicker
John Riddell
Whitefield Township Tax Collector Announces Payment Deadline
Whitefield township in Marshall county announces personal tax is due by March 10, 1914. Collector BI Farry Newman will attend all public sales at Duke Bros. store in Henry every Saturday until further notice. He urges residents to pay promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witefiel
Whitefield
Marshall County
Duke Bros
Henry
Farry “Newman
Administrator's Notice for Estate of Enoch T Baugh
Andrew Merdian as administrator calls all creditors to present claims to the Marshall County Illinois County Court at Lacon for an April term beginning April 6 1914 and all debtors are urged to pay promptly. Fred W Potter attorney. Date February 2 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch T. Baugh
Marshall County
Illinois
Lacon
Taxes and real estate ads fill Saratoga area notices
Notices warn taxpayers to pay personal property taxes by March 10 for C B Vogelsang’s grocery and James Campionis collector duties. Also public sale ad for a house and eight lots, several tax receipt dates in Saratoga township, plus investments and real estate offerings.
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C. B. Vogelsang
J R. Robinson
Administrator's Sale of Personal Property Described
The undersigned will sell at public auction the personal property of Enoch T. Baugh, deceased, on the old Lake Gregory place west of Henry, on Saturday December 21, 191d, promptly at 10 a.m. Items include horses, mules, cattle, brood sows, hogs, chickens, farm implements mostly new, wagons, plows, cultivators, harness, glassware, furniture, bedding, kitchen goods, and seeds. Terms: sums up to 92 cash. over 92 credit with approved security, 6 percent interest from date of sale. property not removed until settled. Andrew Meridian, Administrator. LeLisle-Smith Auctioneer. Hlmer Quinn, Clerk.
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Enoch T. Baugh
Gregory Place
Henry
Reid
Aix
Winchester
Sashvin
Sashvin, Hand; On Ralinpe
Chase
Andrew. Merdian
LeLisle-Smith
Hlmer Quinn
Tuneh
Eryed
Prem
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Mississippi
National Drainage Congress
Dixon
Rochelle
Lee and Ogle County Women's Township Central Committee
Herkimer Wilson
Kansas
Aida
Dudley Field Malone
Illinois and Michigan
Ottawa
Marseilles
Fimng
Lman
Princeton Republican
Princeton
Bureau County Medical Society
Bradley
Golter
Widolner
Pilot Hill
Nin
L. F. Boyle
Clennepin
Henenpin
Jeriel Ketchum
Holland Bros. Tiskilwa
L. Jamison
Maquono
J. L. Gutshall
Sheffield
Whittenberg
Vienna
Ill
R. O. Porter
Garden Prairia
Way & Hargrove
Jacksonville
W. Aukland
Maryville
F. J. Koerner
Goshen
Ind
Wee F. J. Koerner
Tod
John Morse
Henry John Morse
Joe Wiggins
Alvin Wright
Putnam
C W Aukland
Jos Wiggins
Mat Drake
Count Housh
Circuit Court
Mary M. Thomas
Charles H. Smith
Ijohn
Norman C. Coa
Allen Coe
John G. Clemens
J. -R. Petrich
Frank N. Ireland
Charles H. Ireland
Frank
Ire Homie Sons
Banatan
Lessiva
William Lauf
James Briscoe
Mary L. Locke
George Monroe Locke
Henry Johnson
Marion Doyle
Guardian
Ward
Marian Doyle
Alvina Speck
John DeWalt
Henry, I
Marshall Farm
Andrew Merdian
Fred W Potter
Hun
Storezer
Chamberlain
Derdey
Andy
Newell Bros
Krenz
Callum J. R. Robinson-Henry
Saratoga Township
Tara
Saratogy
James Campionis
C. A. Camp
Grea Street
Jacob Glatz
Funk
Banner
Kheftson
Winship
Peorli
Columbia Dye
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