Rock Island rail moves and wartime weather memories spur local notes
The Rock Island Railroad may move main shops from Chicago to Moline amid land deals near Moline. The article recalls historic rail blockades in 1855 1881 and 1863 and notes rural mail delivery aims and road upkeep. It also covers state tax rates and civil service growth under Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad Company
Peoria
Chicago
Moline
Rock Island
Allo
George Pace
Whitefield
Royal Olmsted
George
Alfred Johnson
Exchange Bank
Thomas Hall
Bradford
Graff
Spring Valley
Tts
Supreme Court of Illinois
Joliet
David
God
U.S
Civil Service Announcement
Columbian Correspondence College
Washington, D. C
Civil Service Commission
Cairo
St Louis
Springfield
McKinley
Roosevelt
Almanac talk and midwinter notes in Illinois press
Midwinter demand for calendars and almanacs noted as banks report good demand for money. Public schools close for winter break with reopenings after New Year. State reforms, church appointments, and county abuses loom in forthcoming reports. Local events include river work, rail and bridge updates, and a 20 percent wage demand by westward railway workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities
Chicago
Quigley
Feehan
Spalding
Masons
Illinois
Morton
Ohio
Delavan Times-Press
Pekin
Graff
John 8. Thompson
Lacon
MBH
Spring Valley
Ladd
Spring, Valley
Peru
LaSalle
Oglesby
LaSalle County
Portland
Ottawa
LaSalle Tribune
Syracuse Medicoes
Republican
Stevenson
Bloomington
New Jersey
Henry Keeler
Eureka
Keeler & Reynolds
Keeler
Henry
A. C. Christern
Riverside
Cal
Peoria
Lee County
Manlius
Illinois River
Chilheathe
Secret of Long Life Linked to Healthy Organs
Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood and improve appetite They claim to cure kidney troubles female complaints nervous diseases constipation dyspepsia and malaria resulting in vigorous health and strength At 50 cents guaranteed by Dr Powell druggist Also promote Mrs Austins Buckwheat flavor product listed as Buckwhey mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Austin
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Court notes foreclosures marriages and real estate transfers
Marshall County Court House lists new cases including Chester Bidwell versus Susan Antrim and others over foreclosure. Peter Zimmerman versus John Dorff confession. Divorce action Mary Miles versus James Miles. Probate items include letters of administration to Pauline McAdams and appraisers named. Real estate transfers list numerous parcel deeds in Lacon Varna Wenona Toluca Roberts and Toluca. Marriage licenses issued for several couples. An unrelated popcorn instruction follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Chester Bidwell
Susan Antrim
Myrtle Antrim
Vera Antrim
Richard E Antrim
James H Antrim
Peter Zimmerman
John Dorff
Mary D Miles
James G Miles
George G McAdams
Pauline McAdams
Alva Dickey
H C Ludlum
W T Hamilton
J C Spoons
Alvin C Drake
Walke J Richardson
Lacon
Bertha Dean Et
William Hoffrichter
Hopewell
Peter W Held
Olive Brown
Varna
Jerome Howe
Walter W Howe
Wenona
Wm Hoppel
David M Stratton
Toluca
Conrad J Held
Mary J Koch
Roberts
John Davis
Joseph Bubary
LM Norton
Charles E Johnson
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Endorsement From San Antonio
A San Antonio reader H Williams proclaims DeWitt’s Little Early Risers the best remedy for family use. The ad claims cures for constipation biliousness sick headache torpid liver jaundice malaria and other liver troubles with endorsement by Dr Powell and references to various social ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
H. Williams
San Antonio
Tex
Powell
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup for Colds Sold Locally
Advertisement promotes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as the safest way to stop a cold and remove its cause. Available in 25c, 50c, and 1.00 dollar bottles, sold by J. W. & F. A. Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
J. W
F. A. Powell
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Directory of Henry Business Houses
The
First National Bank
W.2. Law
GO. R. Jones
Ml. Jones
W. W. Dewey & Co
COAL
E. F. Hunter
Charles Motter
W. B. Deck
Russ Bros
Henry, III
Henry Republican
Firstelass
F.E. Dawson
Oly
Meat ‘Market
Hantuey, Jr
Ladies Bazaar
Mia
Elmoar & Ward
Abbott Studio
Jos, N. Krenz
Park
Second Street
J. A. Bwem
O. Elsie Smith
E. G. Cromwell, M. D
Ill
C. F. Meng
Henry, Iil
Yanochowsk
W. J. Thomas
Camp House
Aces
F. C. Willett
Whitefield, Ill
MecKillip Veterinary College
W. A. Smith
Maulfair
Fred
Potter
Fred W. Potter
Potter & Potter, Attorneys - AT - Law
Clover
Chancery
Clover & Jacobs
Henry.e. Jacobs
J. H. Franklin
Lacon, Ill
New McMurtrie's Block
Upils
Z. B.cellogg
L. M. Bell
C. A. Camp
Henry, Illinois
Alflicted
Dustin Specialty Company
110
Fifth Avenue
DR. R. 8. Bayne
Henry,ll
J. J. Herry
Ufe
G. W. Keller
Henry, Ill
Walnut Hill Dairy
Elmer Mooberry
Henry Central
Tusday
Europe
Dominion Mail Steamship
Jacob A. Telick
E. S. Ferris
I. D
J. M. Pitzer
III
Agen
John Hartley
Henry, Il
Jani
E. A. Bauter
Joseph A. Konrad
Krause
J. A. Konrad
E. G. Sparling
Putnam
George Dally
Daisy Smith
Charles Johnson
Helma Lundgren
Lester Shane
Lucy Aitchison
la Prairie
Walter Traver
Della Dorff
Ewis
Weelittles
Clark Street
Bugaim Insurance
American
Newark
N. J
W. B. Kirkpatrick
Thacher & Son
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