Bargains and News From the 1899 City
Local notices recount retail bargains at Fatt Store and Vogelsang Bros, sales on heating stoves and coal, and a lecture at M-E-charob. Mentions include Ed H Heath ill at home, Perry's Hardware ads, and various residents visiting, marrying, or traveling, with community events and upcoming entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatt
Republican
Fieh
Wriday
Vogelsang Bros
Perry’s Hardware
Thomas Reilly
Camp ‘Grove
Therese Shultz
Mia H. D
Perry
Benjamin Moreland
Myrtle Martin
Liscon
Peoria
Heath
Perry's Hardware
Sparland Coal
W.N. Bratt
Washington
Howard Young
Goltra
Wm Russ
Tme
Forrest Bros Dr Jacobs
John’ Johns
G . R. Boys
Mra
Frank Ketchum
Milwaukee
Ottawa
Busy Days at Wateuou's Store News
January shopper days move fast as the store urges exploration beyond brief news items. Readers are assured more ripe bargains today despite yesterday skipped gains and a busy schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wateuou’s
Central Illinois sale and local notices crowd Henry items
January 1899 opening clears on dry goods with deep discounts in Central Illinois. Henry district items report residents shopping year supplies, new business moves include Perry Hardware Co and real estate office by John Hartley. Community news covers elderly residents, social events, lectures, a masquerade ball, a large home party, and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Pravantine
Madame Bry
New Opera Hall
Ti R
Whitefield
Waa Baat
Pere A
Turner-Hodunt Co
Prain
Heininger Sample Room
Heirager & McAleer
Chas Heininger
Win McAleora
Carrie Blackburn
Sugar Grove
Gestae
Humphrey
Glens Falls
Clifford Hawa
Camp
Haws
Tabler
Powell
Albert Stevens
Wymer Schlosser
Krans Jr
Ohn
J P Nesbit
la Prairie
GM Locke
Miriam Locke
Henry
James Speers
Law Ridge
B F. Fyffe
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Mobile
Ala
J.H. Perry
Stever
Cuba
Oiake
Clinton Smith
Texas
James
Springfield
Senate
Capitol
George I Paskell
Diamond Joe
Arkansaw
Leland Stanford
WG Snyder
Wyoming
L. Landenbarger
CH Pardew
Charley
Dr Forrest
Madame Fry
Illinois
JH Perrin
Perry Hardware Co
Dr Swem
Clyde Emeric
John Hartley
Abbott
Power
OT Tyler
Joel D Forbush
Amanda Aukland
Peoria
R F Burt
Henry Times
Washington
W. T. Law
L. M. Lincoln
T. Li. Jones
L. Jones
Willis
T. L. Jones
McWilliams
Lake Charlies
Louisians
United States
Tte
Opera House
Mra
John Green
Nellie Baugh
Mary
Josie Reitz
John Seitz
Fred Bickerman
Patrick McManus
John Hoeininger
Haryington _orchestra
Townsend
McDonough
Powers
Lee Essh
Mra HO Wright
Mra UO White
Hettie Helper
Wright
HO Wright
H Jones
McVicker
R Jones
L Jones
Hutchins
M Powers
Progressive euchre party planned by Henry Commercial club directors
Local notes list community events and social gatherings from Gibson Courier and nearby towns. Includes details of dinners at Vogelsang and Saxton households, a family reunion at Barry residence, tax book delays, a library appeal, and changes in farm occupancy as families plan moves amid a tragic Betts death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Commercial Club
Andrew Vogelsang
Chenoa
Vogelsang
Disasway
Uagal
J L Saxton
Ethel Oline
Streator
Gibson Courier
Michael Barry
Deacon Hill
James Wallace
John
James
Mary
Charles
Chicago
Deering Manufacturing Co
Rey Landenberger
Alex Daniele
P. Harney
Sleary
Bio
Newhorns
Clark Ball
Thomas McAieer
Daniel Betts
Betts
Boarland
Betta
Woodmen Delegates to Meet at Maranell Council
An annual meeting of delegates of the MWA aics of Maranell council is set for 11am on Saturday in January. Attendance is requested. A. A. Webber serves as Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Wend
Ox Bow
Matthew Tommas
Ralph Powers
MWA Aics
Maranell Council
A. A. Webber
CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY A B K DRUGS AD
An old advertisement offers a one day cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises refunds if it fails. A note mentions Jane and Kate Peterman visiting friends in Franesco and Tiskuys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane and
Kate Peterman
Friands
Franesco and
Tiskuys
Grain-O Health Drink Advertises Stomach Cure
An advertising block touts a worldwide stomach cure from a South American nervine and promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute. It claims dramatic relief, universal suitability, and easy purchase through grocers at 15 and 26 cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fla. Owell
Fishermen Told to Lift Nets as River Fish Boom
Extra Samuel Goldstein of Boston is the largest buyer of river fish including German carp and buffalo with agent AL Blckenberg buying along the river. Camp levy stable undergoes floor replacement and a general overhaul this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Goldstein
Boston
Mass
Blckenberg
Ishermen
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Benky Republican
David B Stockton
Huntington
Missouri
Mra J . Brasfield
Fala Kellogg
Sue
Fred Raymond
Bapsberg
White
W. J. Davis
Lehigh
Walter Anderson
Tim Wood
Swan Lake Club Grounds
Henry Republican
Congregational
Adam Lippert
Adkinson
Anton Clemens
J P ‘Hall
Andrew Helm
Ousin
Indianapolis
Minoak
Ravenwood
Cook County
Rospitel
Forbes Dobbins
Gideon City
H.O. Wright
JM Powers
Loo Hunter
K Hanter
Chester Bidwell
Mre Weed
Mise Allen
Master Allen
Ballard’e Horeho
Byrup
David McDonough
Jonas Diverpiss
Forrest
Hig
Ghard Vc
Townsend & Smith
Iteyn
Jenness Miller
A. Fiedler & Son
Henry, III
Camp Lvery
H. Campbell
Prorietor
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