Henry Republican Ladies’ ads list goods and events
Local ads and notices featuring Marino’s March 17 event, Easter cards, strawbridge feeders, corsets, tin work, laces, heating stoves, fresh produce, seeds, a sale on a farm horse, calico party, wall paper, Acme pulverizers, garden seeds, and railfare offers. Includes theatre details at Bickerman’s Hall and concerted dance after a Bickerman’s Hall entertainment. Also mentions a market and special fare to western destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchins &Moodey's
B. A. Kline
Hutchins & Moodey’s
Joseph Kulps
California
T. P. Goan's
Mathias Louis
Timothy
B. A. Kline’s
Dr Jones
Garland
Jos
Acorn
Col Sellers
Joseph Kulp
John Kline
George Wilkins
Bickerman’s Hall
T. P. Coan's
Henry
Jos. Aga
J. Koch
R. M. Stevens
Wm. Weeks
B. A. Kline's
Bradley
Weddecomb Furniture
Weddecomb Furniture Co
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Dakota
West
North West
Webb
Main
Adams Streets
Peoria
Andersonville Play at Bickerman's Hall Next Week
A notice promotes the historical drama Andersonville to be staged at Bickerman's Hall Saturday night with the Dog Watch appearing. It mentions visitors and locals such as Mr Farnsworth of Indiana and Charley Wrigley of Wyoming, and notes Mrs Hindmarah visiting D W Danley.
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Mr Farnsworth
Indiana
Joseph Goodrich
J. Hindmarah
D. W. Danley
Hennepin
Andersonville
Jonathan Brasfield
Peoria
T. P. Coan
Bickerman’s
Opera Hall
War scenes in great play at Andersonville
The article notes a forthcoming play featuring war scenes and a stockade, instructs securing seats in advance, and highlights local figures including W. D. Robinson and Harry Choate's brass band. It also mentions community events, temperance meetings, church services, and social notices about residents and trips to Nebraska and Peoria.
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Andersonville
Death of the 29 year old horse once owned by Major Widmer
Aaron Bartlett died the venerable black horse at 29 after serving in the Civil War. Bartlett bought him at a public sale when Widmer left Henry and kept him until death. The piece also notes local items including Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure and returns from New Orleans with various trophies and alligator sighting.
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Aaron Bartlett
Major Widmer
Bartlett
Widmer
Henry
Burial of Charles Everett Returns Home From Chicago
The body of the late Charles Everett arrived last week, escorted by his son Mott Everett. Rev. J. E. Taylor led a burial service at Henry Cemetery before interment in the family tomb.
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Charles Everett
Ows
Mott Everett
Everett
Chicago
J. E.taylor
Henry Cemetery
Taylor
Seedsman J Vaughan Promotes Catalogues In Chicago
Advertisement highlights J Vaughan seedsman at 42 La Salle Street Chicago offering seeds garden tools and plants in a leading seasonal catalogue. Readers urged to request the catalogue before purchasing seeds or tools. Prof T A Stone and wife noted as seminary leaders with a revival converting about 20 students.
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J. Vaughan
la Salle St
Chicago
T. A. Stone
Perry County
Mr Stone
U. S. Association
Prof Stone
Notable Andersonville Play Attracts Big Crowds
Mr Wilson stars in Andersonville for charity in Marshall Lodge benefit. The Richmond Palladium lauds it as a premier war drama with Watch the dog and lavish scenery. Also notes new local business, Odd Fellows displays, and Harry Choate's company playing nightly at Bickerman's Hall.
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Odd Fellow
Odd Fellowship
Simmons & Clough
A C Weis
Order
America
Marshall Lodge
Marshall Encampment
J O QO
Odd Fellows
Death of David Muir Esq. Ends Notable Lacon Law Career
The death of David Muir of Barnes & Muir in Lacon occurred on Saturday. A self made man, he began as a law student in the office of G. Go Barnes, later becoming a partner and helping the firm rise to prominence in the region.
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David Muir
Barnes & Muir of
Lacon
G. GO. Barnes
Notable County Lawyer Muir Succumbs at 85 After Honored Career
The lifelong professional in law died aged 85 after a respected career marked by probity and integrity. His widow, recently married a month, is the daughter of James Wescott of Lacon. The estate includes land in Nebraska and a 4000 dollar life policy with Masonic associations. Funeral services were held at Wescott residence with Rev Walters officiating and Knights Templars aiding burial.
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Muir
James Wescott
Lacon
Nebraska
Mattoon
Mr Walters
Peoria
Knight Templars
Rink to Host March Skating Events and Fancy Cap Party
Canton roller rinks charge a $15 monthly license. No skating this week as the Harry Choate dramatic company occupies the hall. Preliminary trials for the Henry gold medal begin March 12 with racers urged to sign up. A fancy cap party with prizes for best caps is set for March 14. Hardin Claycomb wowed crowds with exhibitions and spins, hailed as the rink’s top skater.
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Canton
Harry Choate Dramatic Company
Theo
Henry
Hardin Claycomb
Syracuse
Modern Idol atray Sermon on Amusements by Pastor Taylor
Rev J E Taylor of the M FE church preached two Sunday sermons warning against idolizing amusements. He defined idolatries as formal and informal and urged balance, citing overeating and excessive time or money given to entertainment as harm to individuals and society.
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J E. Taylor
M_ FE
Tequest
Northwestern Advocate
Happiness Beyond Amusement
The text argues that amusement alone cannot satisfy life and warns that excessive focus on play risks neglecting utility, morality, and intellect. It claims life encompasses more than eating and rising up to play, urging a broader pursuit of purpose.
King Endorses Basic Red Star Cough Cure
Col Robert King, former Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue, endorses Basic Red Star Cough Cure after a decade of use in his family. He claims it eases violent coughs without depressant effects, is easy to take, benefits throat and lung troubles, and provides permanent relief with no reaction.
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Robert
King
Putnam church meetings close in cold weather
In Putnam high prairie Ge a series of NS Haines meetings drew large attentive audiences despite severe cold. Sunday morning services featured an ordination of additional church officers. The school paused during the freeze but is now booming again, while the lyceum and social outings stalled by blocked roads hope to resume soon.
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High Prairie
Putnam
N.S. Haines
Lyceum
Toray
Furniture and Carpet Sale At John Kline’s Outfitting Nine Teams
Nine teams were loaded with furniture and carpets in front of John Kline's on Saturday last. He has bought carload after car load from the best manufacturers and sells cash price, cheaper than wholesale. Enormous daily sales at John Kline's are explained by his stock and discount pricing.
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John Kline
Industrious Farmer M W Kuhn Visits Caberoy
M W Kuhn of Caberoy Ford county is a welcome caller this week. He is an industrious farmer and the past year has made a success of it.
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M. W Kuhn
Caberoy
Ford County
Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised for biliousness cure
An 19th century medical ad promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for biliousness. It lists symptoms such as bitter taste foul breath coated tongue sick headache drowsiness and loss of appetite and warns of serious outcomes if untreated. The copy claims a positive cure and urges purchase at druggists.
Republican Receives 15000 Envelopes for Trade Purchase
The Republican has obtained 15,000 envelopes to be printed at reasonable trade rates and sold in lots to salt purchasers.
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Republican
Hood's Sarsaparilla Proclaims Rheumatism Remedy
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as an effective treatment for rheumatism by correcting blood acidity and purifying the blood. Includes customer testimonials from Bloomington and Chicago praising cures after multiple bottles, and notes a free curing book along with pricing, by C. I. Hood & Co.
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Hood
I. T. Balcom
Bhirley
Mass
J. V. A. Prouproot
Chicago
Ill
C. I. Hoad & CO
Lowell
Maas
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