CO and SMITH Partners in Painting and Paper Hanging
Frank B. Coe born 1864 Venona came to Henry 1879 began painting in 1886 with Disosway and A E Smith. Arthur Smith born 1867 Whitettehi township started in wagon factory later partnered with Disosway Gilpin and Gee. Both men married—Coe 1888 to Alice Eatherton. Smith 1886 to Alberta Reed. Their firm has long stood in the local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Coe
Venona
Henry
I. Koehler
Theodore Disosway
A E. Smith
Coe
Henry Ruggles
Mr Coe
Alice Eatherton
Clinton
Arthur ©. Smith
Whitettehi
Wm.a. Hanna
Isaac Gilpin
F. B. Gee
Alberta Reed
Progressive Elenty Historical Business and Social Review
The article reflects on the city’s sixty years of progress in business and society. It highlights key developments, notable leaders, and communal growth, tracing the economic and cultural evolution from early settlement to modern times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historical, Business and Social Review OF
Cromwell and Coggshall Doctors of Henry Lead in Surgery and Care
Biographical sketch of Dr. Cromwell born in DeKalb and Dr. T. C. Coggshall from Winchester Ind detailing education at Chicago School of Homeopathy and College of Physicians and Surgeons, partnership formed in Henry, office rebuild in January 1913, living arrangements, and their reputations for medical skill and civic standing. Also biographical note on George E. Face of Morris County N J who moved to the area in 1884, built a farm and cattle business, and served as alderman, school board president, and mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
DeKalb
Wilmington
Chicago
Cook County
Henry
T. C Coggshall
Winchester Ind
College of Physicians and Surgeons
University of Illinois
Cromwell & Coggshall
Coggshall
Evan Sweet
George Sleator a Wheatland native became Henry tradesman and business owner
George Sleator, a Wheatland township native in Bureau County, moved to Henry as a child, trained in carriage painting with Seymour and Clisbee, later painted for Martin and Ryckert and Duke Brothers, won a first premium for a buggy at the Marshall County fair, worked at Peoria's Mason Temple, then started his own house and decorative painting business and paper hanging. He is married with six children and owns a home on North School Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sleator
Wheatland Township
Bureau County
Henry
George
Henry Frost
Seymour& Clisbee
Martin & Ryckert
Wime
Ken. McNeal
Marshall County
Peoria
George Pfeiffer
Duke Bros
Second Street
North School Street
Charles Dille remembered as a public servant and educator
Charles Dille, son of Gol Strawn ancestry, trained in public and private schools then Gem City business college. He taught five years, served as assistant secretary of the Illinois Senate, and as assistant United States marshal. He later studied at Northwestern Dental College and established a practice in Peru, later moving to Henry. He married a Marshall county woman and has two daughters. active in education and local affairs.
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Neratio
Gol
Strawn
Norrie School
Dixon
Gem City Business College
Quincy
Illinois State Senate
United States
Marshall J. W. Arnold
Phoenix
Arizona
Baker
Northwestern Dental College
Marshall County
Swem the Physician Recovering After Apparent Injury
The Swem physician native of Gallatin and Bloomington trained at American Medical College reports a recent accident caused injuries. He is described as a successful practitioner with a fine residence on a local street and is rapidly recovering toward full health.
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Our
Swem
Gallaten
Amedicine
Bloomington
Ind
American Medical College
Eddelor
Putnan
Anid
Henry
Indus
Richard
Siewers Bros. Cigar Makers Leader of Local Trade
Frank and Max Siewers of Siewers Bros. built a cigar factory in 1906 in Orr building and later moved to Kraus and then their own larger plant on March 6. They popularized Blue Bud Red Band Dan Patch and La Brenda brands in 5 and 10 cent grades. The firm employs four year round and up to six in season and sells cigars tobaccos pipes and smokers supplies. Max married Jennie Margeton in 1898 and Frank to Etta Steimle in 1906. The brothers own homes and command a strong local trade.
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Frank
Max Siewers
Siewers Bros
Orr
Dan Patch
Kraus
Max
Jennie Margeton
Mildred
Helen
Etta Steimle
Charles R Jones and First National Bank Leader in Lacon
Charles R Jones born 1861 in Florence Pike County NL later moved to Lacon. He helped found the First National Bank in 1865, served as officer since 1874, and led its fortunes for four decades. A generous banker and civic ally, he married Caroline J Miller in 1895 and they had daughter Margaret. He served one term as mayor and owned city and farm property while supporting public improvements.
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Charles BR. Jones
Edwin Jones
Florence
Pike County
Lacon
Jones
Davis Brothers
Thomas
Robert
First National Bank
Thomas L. Davis
George Scott
William T. Law
C. R Jones
First National
Mr. Jones
Like Manor
Caroline J. Miller
Margaret Jones
Henry J Meister Opens Cigar Factory 20 in Edward Street
Henry J Meister, proprietor of Cigar Factory No 20 in the Fifth district, born in Spring Bay, moved to Henry in 1906, married Mabel Blankenship in 1909, bought Waeger’s sample room the same year, and now runs a small factory on Edward Street. His brands include the Webster’s Binder and Henry Girl with steady sales in local and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Meister
No 20
Henry J Meister
Spring Bay
Chillicothe
Whitefield Township
Henry
Mabel Blankenship
Henry Waeger
Edward Street
Mebster
Obituary and Biographical Sketch of Local Notables
Lewis E. Simpson of Magnolia Putnam county born 1846 enlisted 1862 with the 77th Volunteer Infantry. He was wounded at Vicksburg and after eight months in hospital discharged for disability, became a carpenter and joiner, married Eva A. Haws in 1874, five children. Charles Bell, Marshall County native, became riverfireman and engineer then opened a repair shop. married with two children and a public school son and daughter.
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Lewis E. Simpson
Magnolia
Putnam County
Sherman
Vicksburg
Arkansas
Henry
Eva A. Haws
Kansas
Pamahnieny
Carroll Street
Charles
H.iBell
Marshall ‘County
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Captain George Nicholson A Career Sketch of Opportunity
This sketch outlines the life of Captain George Nicholson born 1836 near Montreal who moved to Illinois with his parents and pursued canal and river transportation. From childhood he endured limited schooling yet gained hands on experience. his career spanned boat and steamship lines, culminating in leadership and decades of maritime activity shaping his era.
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George Nicholson
Montreal
Canada
John=Nicholson
Illinois
Lockport
George. Barnett
Welland Canal
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Illinois River
Lake-Michigan
John Nicholson
Joliet-and- Lockport
Frye
Ditel
Ottawa
St. Groix
Henry
Birgirge
Bray
Ennad
Atlas
Motter and Burkharty Among Local Business Figures
Charles Motter, son of Dr and Mrs George A Motter, born and educated locally, ran a Henry livery business since 1891 from a barn near Edward and Second streets and serves as sheriff. H G Burkharty, native of St Louis, moved to Edwardsville in 1880 and became a painter, later partnering with H W Ruggles to run a Main Street shop and home business with wife Miss Crompton, married in 1893.
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Charles Motter
Ant
George A Motter
Henry
Kline Building
Edward and
Second Streets
Motter
Peter Toemmes The City’s Trusted Blacksmith
Peter Toemmes of this city learned his trade from his father a blacksmith. He worked in Peoria Bradford Mt Palatine Beardstown and later ran the horseshoeing business for the late James Hartley and then for Mrs Hartley. His craft remains a steady pillar of local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adem
Peter Toemmes
Werman
Publc
Matthew Toemmes
Peter
Liure
Peoria
Bradford
Mt Palatine
Beardstown
James Hartley
Hartley
Henry Novelty Store Promotes Safe Lucrative Trade
The Henry Novelty Co successors to O H Davis operates in the Kraus building Edward Street west side central with Miss Myrtle Huffman as manager and assistant. The stock includes novelty goods magazines and confectioners at low prices. Hans Otto, formerly a business operator, assists in duties on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Novelty Co
O. H. Davis
Kraus Building
West Side Central
Edward Street
Myrtle Huffman
Miss Huffman
Hans Otto
Wedding Invitations Timing For Home Or Church Affairs
Invitations to either a home wedding or a church wedding are now usually issued three weeks before the date and never later than two weeks prior. Announcements are mailed immediately after the wedding, preferably the same day, and certainly the day following.
Portrait of farmer and stockman Benjamin F Ransom
Benjamin F Ransom a long time stock breeder and trader in cattle hogs sheep and horses is described as a respected farmer who moved to the city to run a hog and livestock business. He married Clara Shields in 1876 and has six sons and three daughters. He served on the county board of supervisors and remains trusted by constituents. The article also notes the New Jerusalem church Sunday School songbook Crown of rejoicing received for use at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F Ransom
Putnam
Jesse Anderson
George E. Pace
Clara A. Shields
Jerusalem
Norga
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Hallfarth
Urorge EK
Pace
George E. Face
Morris County
New Jersey
Major
Royal Olmsted
Saratoga Township
Colorado Springs
Lfe
JC. Bearswell
Renmbiicak
Charles Dille
Mmus Bas
Chantlesta
la Sallé -Courtin
Peru
William Siewers
F Dille
Colorado
Salealady
Dille
Baai
Charles R. Jones
I. B Wright
Ruggles
Miss Crompton
Main Street
H.W. Adems
H. C. Burkhart
Chorge A. Burt
THE
Henry Novelty Store
Benjamin PL Ransom
Charles Greenlee
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