Prices and goods at J. Watercott Co store sale
Advertises blankets at warm weather prices with 100 blankets, fall and winter undergarments on sale August 1st, large wool and silk warp Henriettas saving 25c, Jamestown dress goods, novelty wool suitings, and extensive stock of clothing hats caps shoes furniture carpets and wallpaper. Mentions upcoming trips to New York for purchases and upcoming grand line of overcoats and cloaks. Includes notes on church services and local improvements in Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Rockers
Rogers Bros
New York
West
J. Watercott & CO
Social notes and visits follow in Marshall County
Elder T A Boyer hosts Dr Green family in Chicago circle. Nellie Gorman vacationing with parents. Delegates elected for Henry and Whitefield conferences. Rev Rey Dille delivers gospel at ME church. W Smith visits from Ellinwood Kansas. Henry Eddingfeld seeks Chicago sales position. Horticultural society planning meeting next week. Camp meeting set at Mineral Springs Aug 9. Various local residents active on farms and in church, with ties to Chicago and Magoolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Green
Chicago
Robert Clark
Nellie Gorman
Martna
Wenona
P. Hill
Henry
Moline
Oscar
Whitefield
Rey Dille
Corners
W Smith
Ellinwood
Kan
Wm Fosdick Ile
Kansas
Illinois
Henry Eddingfeld
Magoolia
W E. Cook
Horticultural Society
Marshall County Society
E. Diehl
Mineral Springs
Augland 9
Rov J T Bliss
Doney
Webb's Ticket Offices Promotes Global Travel Rates
Travel agents announce reliable information and cheapest rates for railroads and ocean steamships. Webb's Ticket Offices at 100 South Adams, Peoria, Illinois invite all travelers to consult before journeying.
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Webb
South Adams
Peoria
Ils
Bargains at Spot Cash Locals The Bull's Head Tobacco Offer
Local ads touts cash price bargains across groceries tobaccos and tableware. Slogans promise steep price cuts on sugars flour fruit jars and crystal ware with mass ads for Bull's Head tobacco and bulk tobacco pails. Strong emphasis on cash payments and large volume sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinow
Michigan
Bargain Column at T L Harringtons and Local Vendors
Multiple ads from T L Harringtons Joseph H Perry Hutchins Adams and others promote wagons harnesses stoves bicycles coal and clothing. Orion products include English Spavin Liniment and Hyer Sisters musical night. Notices invite repairs buyouts and ordering through The Republican office.
Hyer Sisters Front Page Notes And Local Items
City and Vicinity highlights include the Hyer Sisters, local weather affecting crops, and placemaking updates. Elder J A Boyer notes cold days, and several visitors such as Katie Reiser, Ella Reiser, Frances Hauser, Mary Louis, Mamie Mellor, Mia Charles, and Fromm family members are mentioned with stops in Mt Palatine Peoria Battle Creek and Kewanee. Fire company meets tomorrow. John Riley Jr returns from Battle Creek. Lacon funeral for Mrs Green referenced and Chester Bidwell plus Mrs Luther Jones attend. Losta Doelzeria returns home after visiting Sterling Chicago and others.
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J. A. Boyer
Katie
Ella Reiser
Mt Palatine
Fire Company
John Riley Jr
Battle Creek
Mich
Frances Hauser
Mary Louis
Peoria
Mamie Mellor
Kewanee
Mia Charles Frommell
Adrian DeLong
Board of Supervisors
Chester Bidwell
Mra Luther
Jones
Mra Green
Lacon
Losta Doelzeria
Sterling
Chicago
Local notes and notices from town society
A brown shawl was found at town edge and left for owner at this office. William Adams and family with Maud O Bryam of Chicago spend days at the Paskell House. Nettie Peterson, visiting aunt Miss Frances Haaser, returns to Peoria. A L Gilpin’s family back from Woodford county after three weeks. Gilpin Coe painting interior of the new church house and pews. Mary Seitz organist at German Catholic church last Sunday and to play next Sunday. J W Niece buys a dun family nag and enjoys road rides with wife. Henry Guy lost gold spectacles in town. finder rewarded on return to office. Saturday Night, Aug. 8.
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St John’s Church
J R Holst
Parkinson
Wenons
Riverside District Grange
Reeves
pew—Christian Church
Gue
Henry
la Prairie
Potter
Vermont
Mra Croft
Putnam Beckwith
Chicago
Miss Bertha
Boston
Mr Goodrich
Mat Simons
St Mary's Church
Simone
Simons
Richard Mellow
Lacon
Henry Cemetery
Father
Worley
Dark Barre
William Adams
Maud O’bryan
Paskell
Nettie Peterson
Frances Haaser
Peoria
A. L. Gilpin
Woodford County
Gilpin & Coe
Mary Seitz
J. W
Henry Guy
Lectures by Elder T A Boyer to Draw Crowds in August
The prince of pulpit orators Elder T A Boyer will give two lectures on August 7 and 8. Friday's topic is Is Christianity Declining and Saturday's is Fact and Fancy. General admission is 25 cents with 35 cent reserved seats. A Memorial Book event is planned for August 12 in the park with no admission fee and refreshments to aid the occasion.
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Boyer
Powell's
Guo
Rock Island
GAR
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Healing
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent box price. Available at Dr Powell's drug store. Notes farmers at Clear Creek thrashed their grain early last week and shipped it to market, prompting credit.
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Bucklen
Dr Powell's
Clear Creek
Severa n the former jeweler of Henry travels to Ohio
Severance a former jeweler now making and selling the Steak Chopper a household utensil plans a several months trip through Ohio to introduce the invention. He will visit many cities in the Buckeye State on his journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severance
Henry
Ohio
Union
Boyer Evangelist to Speak for Young Men
The dialogue notes that Elder Boyer, an evangelist, attracted interest from locals and many boys plan to attend his upcoming talk. The exchange confirms expectation that the youth will hear Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Boyer
Charlie Booth Ends Three Month Home Leave
Charlie Booth, an assiduous worker for the railroad at Marseilles, spent Sunday at home for the first time in three months. He holds a good position and is filling it acceptably.
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Charlie Booth
Marseilles
R R Co
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Hamilton-Brown
St. Louis
E. H. Hutchins
Elder T. A. Boyer
Mellow
Stethease
Bargate
T L Harrington
Hanna
Milburn
T L.harrington
Racine
T L. Harrington
T. L. Harrington
Joseph H Perry
Joseph H. Perry
Lehigh
Scranton
Lukawanna
Timpkins
Rice
Thomas
Geo Nicholson & Co
Republican
Atoc
Joseph H. Perry Helper & Adams
Hutchins & Lincoln’s
Hell
J. E.a F. A. Powell
Ill
Hyer Sisters
Lake Senach
Lincoln
Sheffield
Mendota
Ottawa
la Salle
Heary
Wolff
Randolph
Norte Ice Street
Philadelphia
John Kline
Henry, III
Wherry & Goltra
FERC
Kossuth
Dakota Belle Flour
the Mason
J. H. Adkinson
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