Local notes and visits diverse in Henry Republican region
Last Snner reported to Chicago with a carload of fine cattle and found a good market. O G Smith returns from Ohio Weslyan University visit. Grant Wright and wife attended a Saturday night steam boat excursion. Various local events include a 4th of July Klein Grove platform dance, teaching job applications, travel between Delavan Bradford Kewanee and Bloomington, and improvements in harness and furniture trades.
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Chicago
O. G. Smith
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Ohio
Grant Wright
Farm of L. Studyvin
D.B. Turner
Wm Klein
Whitefield Corners
Dell Spencer
Delavan
E. Camery
James
Toledo
Iowa
Camery
Bradford
Kewanee
Thomas L. Jones
State Music Teachers Association
Bloomington
Moodey
Moulton
Sharpe
Nicholson
Sleater
Peoria
Asa Perdew
Phebe Vail
Rochelle
Ranney Wall
Ina
Nebraska
Smith P. Hill
Peorla
William
Local shops promote bargains and travel offers in Henry area
The town notes Ettex Foil offers groceries at low prices with a chance to win a round trip to Peoria for every 810 spent. Residents visit Peoria guests, commencement at Immaculate Conception College Davenport, and church services led by Rev Richard Ganey D.A. Stories cover home news, construction plans, lake outings, church calls, and a lively social at the Y.M.C.A. with Beulah Young and Joe Heath performing.
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Ettex Fot
Peoria
Henry III buys lot at Edward and Thomas streets
Richard Waughop of Whitefield has purchased the Edward and Thomas street corner lot from Alderman John Heim for 3300 and plans a residence, welcomed by J Watercott & Co. The town notes a growing community and local improvements including sidewalk work on Main Street and various repairs and paintings around town.
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Richard Waughop
Whitefield
Edward
Thomas
John Heim
O. Brown
Chicago
Burt
Henry
Bradford
L.H. Heaps
Main Street
Watson
G.h.rowe
Community notes on assessments church service and local events
The City Board of Review met at City Hall with no changes requested to tax assessments, praising Assessor Smith in his second year. A union service by M E and Congregational churches will be held at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 7 45 pm, honoring the retiring pastor Rev Mr Miles. Childrens’ temperance operetta to be performed in Grange Hall July 6 with proceeds for Magnolia church. A fire alarm at J P Sparling’s shop caused minor damage. an iron roof planned. William Fountain ends carriage route tenure and James Sarris begins a new four year term on Monday. Continuous notes on Cripple Creek land sale talks by J S Thompson, and a veteran resident at Whitefield Corner aged 84. Funeral details for George Gregory noted. local history on Sugar Grove cemetery.
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Board of Review
City Hall
Smith
M. H
Congregational
Presbyterian Church
David McLeish
Congregational Church
Miles
Elmira Hall
Roberts
Champaign
Charles, Roberts
Lacon
Charles
John Monier
Charlie
A. H. Stateler
Young People's Society of
Magnolia
Grange Hall
Clear Creek
Magnolia Church
J. P. Parling
Sparling
William Fountain
Whitefield Corner
James Sarris
J. S. Thompson
Cripple ‘Creek
Colorado
Gold Hill
Thompson
Colorado Springs
Hompson
W. H. Williams
Mary Lincoln
McHenry County
Martha Hobbs
Council Bluffs
George Gregory
Whitefield
John Blackburn
Nevinville
Iowa
John Gregory
Ross W. Gregory
Fourth of July Sale at Powers' Fair Store
We celebrate with low prices on torpedoes fireworks candles and sky rockets. Large variety of goods including tin cups clothes pins soap and laundry items at half price. Garden seeds, glassware, brooms, tinware, cigars, candy, sporting goods, screen wire and doors, refrigerators, and washing machines offered at cash prices. Store promises lowest prices and best goods in town.
Prominent Insurance Man Praises Ballard’s Horehound Syrup
H M Blossom of St Louis reports a distressing influenza cough cured by one bottle of Ballard’s Horehound Syrup and says he sent a bottle to his sister for her severe cough with immediate relief. John Cranston of Quincy commends the syrup as superior to others and notes price. Wyoming Races listed for July 4 at the Fair Grounds with multiple pony and trotting events and purses.
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H. M. Blossom
H. M. Blossom & Co
N. 3d
St. St Louis
Ballard
John Cranston
Hampshire St. Quincy
Ills
No to bac tobacco cessation book and ads
An advertisement touts a book No to bac promising nicotine control and vigor. It includes appeals for refunds and mail orders from The Sterl Remedy Co with Chicago and New York addresses. Also notes a potato sales claim comparing rivals and asks readers for testimonials.
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Sterl Remedy Co
Chicago
Randolph St
New York
Spruce St. Ly
Flossie Turney Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
Flossie Turney granddaughter of Walter Scott celebrated her seventh birthday Monday with about 20 young guests invited by Mr and Mrs Scott. Light refreshments provided a delightful feature as the children enjoyed a royal time.
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Flossie Turney
Walter Scott
Scott
Flossie
Peoria Optical Co Offers Free Eye Consultation
Dr Wyatt at 425 Main Street Peoria IL offers free eye trouble consultation through Peoria Optical Co. W H Stever of Henry IL is also available for eye care inquiries.
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Wyatt
Main Street
Peoria IL
Peoria Optical Co
W. H. Stever
Henry, Ill
Cut Rates to All Parts of the East and West
Railroads and ocean steamships cut rates. savings of 91 to 5 dollars noted. Webb's Ticket Office located at 100 South Adams Street, Peoria.
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East
West
Webb
South Adams
Peoria
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