Local notes and notices from Henry and Varna area
A compilation of brief items reports visits by Della Allen and Mrs G W Emerick, upcoming sermons at M B churches, a W C T U gathering with Miss Maria Davis, grain shipments to Varna elevators, social events including a New Opera Hall dance, a promissory note sale at the office, and local church meetings. Also mentions Abel Vail’s horse recovery, schooling moves, and court visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiscrio Catlery
Republican
Fick
Della Allen
LaRosa
Melick’s
Ubarley Norris
Davis
Varna
Heath
Jacksonville
Hopkins
M. B
Maria Davis
Sadson Goltra
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
William Kellogg
Kansas
Mra
I. W. Camery
G. W. Emerick
Clyde Emerick
Canton
Robert McAtee
Nebraska
Jennie
Wm Ziegler
New ‘Opera Hall
G.W. Zimmerman
Sparland
Vivian Monier
Cheel
Champaign
W. Hoyle
York
Neb
Putnam County
Hoyle
Zipdertakot Rire
Fanerslin
Saratoga Township
Abel Vail
Sugar Grove
J. A. Mrlick
Henry Putnam M. B
John O. Kidd
Magnolia
Putnam
Eliza Alward
Geo Vail
Abr 8Ner
Tronmonger
Dr Powell
Mason City
donas-Ball
T. C. Colehower
Toluca
Henry
Local notes and arrivals brighten Henry scene
Community updates from Henry include visits by Dr E A Wallace and Rev L G Landenberger, family news on the Cowen and Jones households, store activity at J J Adkinson and Eckman leasing Walnut Grove, and social events with dances and lectures at the Congregational church.
Local notices mix business and weddings in Toluca area
Will Shields of the R. W. Roberts Manly Co visits home at 409 Main Street while Peoria business listed. Richard Mellon wins contract for a $1400 monument for Alfred Judd of Venona and an $8500 monument for Mrs Annie Sanwald of Wonona in Toluca cemetery. Lacon Journal notes readings on Ludwig’s work at Hadden building and upcoming New Opera Hall event. Marriage at St John’s in Lostant. details on attendants. Community updates include bank president’s health scare and Helper & Adams adding Lake Michigan fresh fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Shields
R. W. Roberts Manly Co
Gern
Stora St
Main Street
Shields
Peoria
Richard Mellon
Alfred Judd
Venona
Annie Sanwald
Wonona
Toluca
Lacon Journal
Emily Bonham
D. Bonham
Des Moines
Jin
Duncan
Knights of Pythias
Iowa
Estent
Ludwig
Alesp
Gertie W. Bickerman
Frank Baar
EB. B. Wright
Lizzie E. Smith
Sophie Wiegehd
Frances Hauser
Katie Wiegand
Mra C. A. Frommel
Maggie Curry
Mary Hartwig
Lestaursute
Nicholas Apple
Emma Briendes
St John’s Catholic Church
Lestant
J.J. Smith
John Apple
Miss Dodge
Mt Palatine
Maggie Carlin
Mat Tommes
Lostant
David McDonough
Jones
W. T. Law
First National Bank
Helper & Adams
Lake Michigan
N. W. Ayer & Son
Philadelphia
Standard Authority
Lst
George’ Sleater
Orr
Hutchins & Lincoln’s
Edward Street
Blankenship
Sleater
Hutchins & Lincoln
Charles Aukland
Neil Harvada
Nicholson & Co
H. Cooper
Henry
Seibold
Hensley
Maerie
Harney Homestead
Harney-Monier
Jas Powers
Powers
St Joseph's Church
Miss Harney
Monier
Finn
P. K. Hammond
Episcopal
Kev Hammond
Cethotts Church
Fr Finn
Knights of Pythias Social Planned at New Opera Hall
J Watecott & Co reports a grand social by the Knights of Pythias on Wednesday evening Jan 29 at New Opera Hall with Willis's orchestra and a supper at Paskell House. Tickets are 1.00 and 25 cents for spectators. Executive committee includes O, CO, White, J R Paskell, Jur P B Jacobs, Frank Krenz and Cannah Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
New
Willis
Paskell
John Townley
Henry
Texas
Townley & Dozen
Mra Bolivar Morgan
George and
Frank
Derbin Downey
Es L
Eee
Pate Metamat
Ed Kn
Joliet
Epee
Fortieth anniversary joy as Dille Frazer couple honored
Rev J B Dille and Frances Frazer celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary with a large town gathering. Rev J T Killip presents a rocker, and the event draws church members and townspeople in a warm tribute to the couple. Funeral and river accident news follow, including the drowning of Bartholomew Lettner's sons. Mayor Fort funds funeral expenses, and local aid support grows. The Swedish church at Varna shows growth, with detailed staffing and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Dille
John B. Dille
Frances M. Frazer
J.T. Killip
Dille
Hanoy
M. E
Farmington Bagie
Lacon
Bartholomew Lottner
Henry
Westerh Avenue
William
August
Andihe
Marian
Mayor Fort
Sparland
Lettner
W. J. Davis
Moses Perdew
Lutheran An
Energy Cured and Tobacco Habit Treatment Promoted
A sale notice claims Hill's Chloride of Gold Tablets cure drunkenness morphine and tobacco habits with no patient effort. may be added to tea or coffee and guaranteed. price 1 per package. Ohio Chemical Works Lima Ohio. Also a crime brief notes burglar Samuel Banning captured after fleeing Bland’s hardware store with knives and revolvers. penitentiary likely. Travel agents advertise rail and ship savings with Jabb’s Ticket Office Peoria Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Ohio Chemical Works
Liman
Ohio
Samuel Banning Marshal McHlroy
Bland
Rock Leland Playing Cards For Sale At 10 Cents
Thousands buy these slick cards offered at 10 cents per pack with stamps or coin. Five packs cost 50 cents and are sent express, charges paid. Single packs mailed postpaid, with optional engraved whist rules for 2 extra cents per pack. Address Jno Sebastian GPA Chicago. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from W Smith and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Leland
Express
Jno
Sebastian
GPA Chicago
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Baney Repubican
George BoBr
Hditor
Quy and
Keller
Florid
Anthony Chance
L. Clark
Pronty
Bradford
Monier-Harney
Sen .Murphy
Ene
Daniel
Clinton
Daniel Harney
James Quinn
Henry Granite Co
Warren
D.D.G
Robert Eckhart
Singer & Wheiler
Epworth League
M. Me
Edward Hommel
Hera
Tanersie Meereitt
Y. Pee
Congregational Church
Enterprise
Warrensburg
Joy Batehelder Cowen
Beneft
J. A. Mellog
Drasera
Charley Wood
E.A. Wallace
Will Agin
Camp House
L. G. Landenberger
St Louis
St Louis Society
Cannah Jones
Washington
John
Gibson City
J. H. Jones
Peoriam
Jeffersonville
Ind
Strauss
David Eckman
Reed City
Honder- 800 County
Walnut Grove
James Bush
Bush
Mr Eckman
Ayer
Joseph Schick
Fosbenner
George Bickerman
Chick
Frank Wood
Mable Forbes
Ben Jackson
Virginia
J. &. Adkinson
John Lytle
Hila Jenkins
Viave Company
J. P. Sparling
Deacon Hill
Green Street
Harvey McKnight
J. H. Coe
Alexie
McKnight
Retuern
Perry
Daisy Morgan-besa$ine
Gabonera
Oe Evien
Elesant Centail
Daisy
Democrat
Petersburg
Farmer Stebbins
Santa Claus
Will Carleton
Bilions Collo
Chamberlain
Colic
Dierrman
Drre Miles
Boyd's Grove
Charles
Peoria County
Huffman
Severnor
Ones and the Nuts
Darby
Solomon Darby
Indian Territory
J Watecott & Co
Henry, Tul
East
Jabb
South Adams 8
Mis
Joinsons Bros
Svessed de Ates
Powers Fair Store
Howard Street
Henry, Illinois
Vagnolin Farmers’ Mutual FireIns Co
Amit
Vressere
Jain
Ringfeld
Itibpoolol
Gregory
Postnee
Ming and Stationery
Pollay Tees Hs
Oregory
Teachers’ Institute
Marshall Co
Lao
Roy Hiatt
W. Q. Krohn
University of Illinois
Wallace
Gertrude Hutt
W. Smith
St Club Kates
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