Henry area brief notes on visits and local commerce
A cluttered local column reports visits by Frances Haaser to Peoria and relatives in Henry, returns of George Halbin and Logan Barrett, and various social calls. It notes sales at Fosbenner and J A Melick, an upcoming K of P installation, camp plans at Mineral Springs, and a Henry-Tiskilwa baseball game, with emphasis on local merchants and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Lacy Dennis
Mabel
Graymount
Cannah Jones
Mason
Wm Thorpe
Peoria
Ira Frank Bush
Keith
Charles Disosway
Indianapolis
Marshall County
Republican ‘Central Committee
Lafon
Hopkins
George Halbin
Baguley
Bureau County
George Halblath
Wapeopie
Logan Barrett
Vernon Mathis
Menolia
California
J. A. Melick’s
Tiskilwa
Henry
Ésday
Hats at Half Price and Local News From Henry
E H Hutchins closes trimmed hats at half price and readers hear local notices. Reports cover funerals, repairs, accidents, sales, repairs at markets, street work, clerical changes, and community updates across Henry and nearby towns with names like Hutchins, Leon, Woodward, Clarke, Hubbard, and Dill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Hutchins
Clothing sale list with various child and men’s apparel
Slaughtering prices on gent s fancy shirts underwear and neckwear Wamsuta muslin linen unlaundried shirts 35c 50c Men s pantaloon overalls 3 85 cents Child s suits 400 Childs knee pants 10c 25c Boys' suits 6 00 82 00 for clothing and accessories listed with low prices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wamsuta
Advance Sale of Blankets From Local Store
Advance sale item offers 1000 pairs of blankets at varied prices 36 45 76 cents 1 26 1 60 2 00 and 2 50 per pair. Additional value noted.
Local notices and upcoming events in Henry area
J Watercott offers stove and mower repairs and stove casting services. Ernest Mischer erects a granite monument for Alexander Vail and prepares a future monument for James Quinn. Dr F A Wallace to visit Henry July 24 25 26 for free consultations. New Mrs Minnie Hartley residence under J Sparling grows to two stories with stone foundation. Ed Sterritt returns from the west. politics and the Silver Party noted. Big 4 Races near. amphitheatre, bicycle tent, and Peoria visitors anticipated. Cornet Band concert planned in the park with a charity ice cream reception if rain shifts to City Hall. Shoes sale at A Fiedler & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Osbon
Osbon
Ernest Mischer
Devore & Fisher
Moline
Alexander Vail
Henry
Vail Sisters
Putnam
James Quinn
F. A. Wallace
Rover 6
Camp House
Minnie Hartley
J. ©. Sparling
Ed Bterritt
West
Colorado
Silver Party
Mekinter
Peoria
Cornet
A. Fiedler & Son
Toluca Defeats Henrys In Hard Fought Baseball Game
Toluca beats Henrys 8 to 3 in a tough game at Henry grounds. Obas McManus and Freece Burt had two base hits for Toluca, while Henrys pitcher Glatz held his own despite the loss. A large crowd from nearby towns attended, with Hacks, carriages, and a purse race setup afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Fred Harney
Toluca Red
Henry Grey
Toluca
Henry
Mr Young
Tolu
Henry Boys
Deacon
McManus
Glatz
Beeen
Stanley Hall
Freece Burt
Sheator
Varna
Sparland
Agnolia
Lacon
Hennepin
Tiskilwa
Putnam
Lone Tree
Henry Grounds
Liver Booster Patent Remedy Ad and Domestic Notice
An advertisement touts Herbine as a cure for liver and digestive disorders with a free trial bottle offer at Dr Powell's. The snippet also notes a court judgment about a newspaper payment dispute between a man and wife and mentions Mollie McBride returning from Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell's
Abbott Studio Promise: Quality Photography Tips
The piece warns against cheap photographers and urges hiring experienced staff. It notes top-of-house images often fail with indiscreet methods and promotes Abbott Studio for views, claiming a satisfaction guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Abbott Studio
Examination notices for teachers and business college ads
Notice lists two examination dates in 1894 for teacher certificates at Varna and Henry with geographic testing zones, plus a second notice about a tobacco cure No to Bac and two mail order ads for accounting instruction offered by The American Business College in Omaha, Nebraska and a Chicago Sterling Remedy Company No to Bac promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Henry
Illinois River
Varos
M.M. Mathany
Marshall Co
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Randolph St
New York
Spruce St. Ly
Delmonico Ice Cream Promise from J T Lytle
An ad asserts Delmonico offers ice cream made only from pure Jersey cream with no condensed or patent ingredients. It claims a guarantee of satisfaction and warns competitors use inferior products. Call at the Delmonico for the best of everything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmonico- 18
Jersey
Delmonico
J. T. Lytle
Evangelist Rev McCoy Heads Tent Revival Schedule
Our Tent at Magnolia hosts Rev McCoy with support from Pastor Ramsey and Gimpson. The tent meetings are set for later this year at Putnam from July 29 to August 10, Saratoga August 14 to 24, and Henry starting August 27, with dates continuing as interest lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
Magnolia
Avs Ramsey and
Gimpson
Putnam
Saratoga
Henry
Free Mail-Order Business Course Offer From Omahas College
An Omaha Nebras ka notice in the local column announces a complete course of instruction in business branches by mail at no charge. The offer is described as a liberal one valued at 850 and linked to purchasing opportunities for the Henry Republican Name 60) Toeaene and Farm ens at specified prices. A trial is suggested for one year through The Toledo zene saw best weeklys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atmos Wilson
Keller
Carver Tomlinson
Henry Lodge K. of
O. QO. White
R. K. Warner
M. EB. Church
Starlipper
Frank Osbon
Emma Osbon
G. W. H Gilbert
Elsie
Peoria
Evangelist McCoy
Putnam
Joseph Ball
Henry
American Business College
Omaha
Neb
Spencer
Mineral Springs
Magnolia
Father Cannon
Rock Island
Joliet
Martin Green
Mc Curry
Newee
Yacles
Consultyatt
Main Street
Péoris
Til
Peoria Optical Co
College News
A. B
Iowa
Illinois
Father Lockney
Father Powers
Toluca
Grandma Locke
Ephriam Hoyt
Chicago
B-Bouten
Bouten Sa
Wm Hoyt
Simmons Liver Regulator
James Nowland
Carrollton, Mo
The
Omaha, Neb
Sugar Price Listing by J A Melior
Platform free silver on a gold basis grain sugar granulated listed at $1.00 by J A Melior.
Card of Thanks for Robert Clark
Our sincere thanks are extended to all who assisted at the sick bed and funeral of the late Robert Clark. Mrs R. Ouarg & HAMIby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clark
R. Ouarg & Hamiby
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the Heavy Republican
Gqhomge Bort
Fair Store
Frances Haaser
Fosabenner's
Raeetigen Bpainees College
Lyf
W. H. Stever
Chillicothe
O. Beckwith
Miss Lane
Wm Thorp
Roger Merritt
Barney
Cook
Peoris
Steaents II
A.B. C
Helen Fiske
Robert Clarke
J.D. Culton
Ted Carroll
Qhillicathe
Henry Lock
Ida C
de Pue
Frank Woodward
J. A. Harrison
Canal Co
John Kline
Elbert Hubbard
A. Eckert
Sterling
E. Herr
Second Street
Marshall Downey
Sheriff Downey
John Heim
Dr Bradley
Mark Ament Music
Adama Street
Bromilow
Chas Vogel
V.’s
J.A. Melick
Carver- Tomlinson
Clear Creek
W. N. Filson
Anna Allen
Babe
Hastings
Leonard Hunter
Grandma Taber
Cora Nate
Ida Clark
Streator
J. M
Seeea Ee
Oxford
J. Watercott & Co
Henry, III
Crawford Bicycle Co
Melrose
Omaha Bicycle Club
Chicago Bicycle Club
Melrose, M
Lincoln Park
Bert Durandt
John Sullivan
J. F. Wasson
Republican
Henry Cornet
Mardh
Hel Zeller
Mar Sors
Sunahine
Paradisé Alley
Rollinson
Wm Meier
Home Guard
Have
Paul Wm. Metrix
Mollie McBride
J. A. Meliok
K. G. Booth
Princeville
Ours Ody
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