Local Market Notes and Community Announcements
Small town market items mix with personal notes and upcoming events. John Kilne files orders for carpets in Iowa while Burts Variety Store promotes Easter cards and imported potatoes. A caucus is set for March 25 at Center Schoolhouse to choose town officers amid health and social updates in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan's
Rower
Burt's
Arte
Ab B. Geegens
John Kilne
Iowa
T. P. Doan
J. C. Hall
A. Fiedlér
Chicago
John Kline
Brussels
J.H. Jones
John Morgan
J. N. Cloye
Utica
N. Y
J. B. Jones
Rochester
United States
Tax collectors close books and local notices abound in Milo
Tax collectors report steady takings with some delinquents and foes like Divilbiss of Saratoga resisting. Rosters note new church leaders, obituaries, repairs, and local moves. Celebrations include roses from the McDonoughs and kind regards to newcomers in Milo and nearby towns.
Memorial for John E Koch Crocer at German Catholic Cemetery
The remains of John E Koch a grocer were laid to rest at the German Catholic cemetery after a prolonged illness of dropsy. Born March 14 1815 in Grossostheim Bavaria he emigrated to the United States in 1845 living near Buffalo and later in Buffalo where he ran a dry goods and grocery business for 18 years gaining community influence. He served as poll inspector and unpaid excise commissioner, led the St Louis society and church finances, and belonged to Concordia Lodge No 183 of A F & A M as junior Warden and secretary. He moved to Henry in 1859 and later relinquished business due to infirmity. He had a $2000 Phoenix Life policy payable to his wife and four children. Father Hoyt celebrated mass at the German church. The family thanks those who offered sympathy and aid. a sister George Heller lives here and a brother Ignatina remains in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ekoch
Onder
Koch
Ma Koch
Grossesthaim
Bavaria
United States
Buffalo
N. Y
St Louis Society
Concordia Lodge No. 183
A. FB
Henry
Phanix Life of
Hartford
Father Hoyt
Geo. Heller
Ignatina
New Lumber Yard Cone Brown Co Opens in Henry
Cone Brown Co announces a new lumber yard serving Henry and surrounding areas with Mr Cone in charge. The firm promises low prices and quick sales aided by John Black and Joe Welchman while inviting public introductions and visits.
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Cone, Brown & Co
Princeton
Cone
Henry
Chicago
G. H. Cone & Co
Walnut
Bureau County
Brown
Kijah
John Black
Joe Welchman
Businegs
Death of Mrs Bell in Marshall County Ills
Mrs. Sarah Bell wife of the late Zephaniah Bell died at her son James H Bell’s home in Whitefield township Marshall county at 6 0 o clock am Wednesday March 9 She was born May 22 1809 in Ohio county West Virginia and married Zephaniah Bell in 1830s They moved from Ohio to Delaware county Ohio then Illinois settling in Baratogs township and later Henry city Her surviving children are James H Bell Mrs Jane M Dixon John F Bell and Robert H Bell Three children who predeceased her were Mrs Margaret A Buck Mrs Mary A Kingsley and William D Bell She was over sixty years a Presbyterian in good standing and died with a steadfast hope of immortality.
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John Baker
Minnesota
Mra T. P. Coan
Iowa
Grey Eagle
Hennepin
E. H. D. Couch
Pooria
J.C. Kalb
G. W. Brooks
Bride
B. L. Stephens
Main Street
O. H. Tyler
Wife
Gilman
Mre Tyler
Maneki
Mra Buckley
Mise
Anna Hoagland
New Brunswick
N.J
Alex Hoagland
M.A. Patterson
John Hardy
Sincese
Ken McNeal
H.W. Ruggles
St. Louis
Oakes Brothers
M. E. Kilne
Woodford County
Euraka
Matamora
el Paso
Washington
Peeterson
Buuvk
Thre
Public Square
East Park Row
J.P. Baker
Perley
Russell
Henry Pes
Ttax
Cox
Whitefield
Divilbiss
Saratoga
D. McDonough
Texas
Boquet
Jennie McDonough
McDonough
Henry Call
St John’s Church
Paul
Lyman GC
Hunt
Evye
Wenona
van Allen
C. H. Hoyt
Father Schamon
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Trier
Germany
Father Hoyt
Kalb
Columbus
Ohio
H. Moore
J.B. Warren
Gra Eagle
Hiram Hunter
Peoria
Measrea Hunter & Houghton
Hanna
J. H. Cone
Hunter
Rollins
Stephen OC. Brown
Milo
Lancashire
Eng
M. Chamberlain
Tiakilwa
Tonica News
Jenny Holman
Hoe
Apratar
Giles
Bew Bliss
Brother Bligs
Lord Jesus
Henry Lawrence
Sedgwick, Kan
Matthew Rosswog
Charlee Reichart
Alice
Switzerland
Lawrence
Earth
L.sre
Kansas
Roseway
Jacob Robertson
Reed Springs
Missouri
Robertson
Avalon
G. W. Holeton
Marshall County
Falls City
W. A. Hanea
Hanna Wagon Co
White Cloud
J. A. Hanna
Dawonse
Wymore
W. A. Hanne
Henry
Ilinois
Jones & Magee
Blue Springs
Richardson County
Sarah Bell
Zephaniah Bell
James H. Bell
Whitefield Township
Ohio County
West Virginia
Delaware County
Illinole
Baratogs Township
Tha
James H Bell
Ill
Jane M. Dixon
Pueblo
Col
John F. Bell
Benton County
Ark
Robert H. Bell
Wamago
Mary A. Kingsley
J.C. Kingsley
Lacon
William D
Theresbyterian Church
Dr King’s New Discovery Aids Coughing Congregation
A clergyman struggles to preach as listeners cough constantly in the audience. The ad urges use of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and colds, with trial bottles given away at Dr Powell’s drug store.
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Job
Dr King
Dr. Powell
Railroad Pointers Survey Updates and Proposed Routes
The I. I. J. surveying corps reached Henry on Saturday and were ordered to Indiana for further service. They have surveyed three Henry to Mississippi routes with a decision pending. A party may go from Streator to grade through Wolfhollow ravine north of P. H. Green’s former house to cross the river above the dam and place a Front street station. A Toulon railway meeting discussed a new through line with Mr Smith of Keithburg slated to represent the I. I. J. at the meeting.
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Henry
Indiana
Mississippi
Streator
Wolf Holtow
P. H. Green
I.S.1
Front Street
Toulon
Smith
Keithburg
I. I.J
Proposal to Gravel Henry County Highways for Road Improvements
The article argues for graveling main roads before November to aid business and farming. It cites Saratogas Whitefeld and Henry notes as examples and asks Henry citizens to consider the plan at the upcoming town meeting. If approved, funds would be placed with highway commissioners to gravel a township road.
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Tims
Saratogs
Whitefeld
Henry
Stark County
Princeton
Commissioners of Highways
Jina
Free sample of Brown's Expectorant at Dre Powell's
A reader reports receiving a free sample bottle of Brown's Expectorant from Dre Powell's drug store. The advertisement touts the product as a scientific remedy for throat and lung diseases, claiming it relieves coughs hoarseness whooping cough and early consumption symptoms and that regular bottles cost one dollar.
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Dre Powell
Brown
Drae Powell
Honest Medicine Promises Blood Cure in Red Clover Tonic
An old tale of seeking an honest man with a lantern echoes in this ad for Dr Fess Jones' Red Clover Tonic claimed to cure all blood diseases and improve liver and urinary function. Available for cents per bottle at Dr J C Kalb's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fess Jones
J. C. Kalb
Sing Oh Sing that Song Again Cures Coughs
A promotional aviso for Dr J. O Kalb's drug store touts Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure claiming it cures colds coughs consumption whooping cough and lung diseases and offers a free tear it sample upon calling at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Bigelow
Kalb
13 000 Envelopes Available at Low Prices
We have 13 000 envelopes just received and offer them for sale with or without printing. Envelopes sold in lots to suit purchasers at prices lower than any in this article.
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Richmond Mower
Paskell House
Third St
C. Parker & Son
Henry, Illinois
Properti
Turinef
National Bank
Postoffice
L. Turner
South Washington Street
Peoria, Ill
the Cooley Creamer
WM. Ball
Illinois
Tide Ofben
W. F. Siewers
Edwards St, Market
Wm.f. Biewers
Manhold
Eny
Post-Peld
Culverwell Medical CO
Ann St
New York
Marai Ly
Joseph N. Krenz
John Schurr
Gunsmith
SHO
Ommam
Second Street
Hekry
Henege Republican
A. H. Tabor
Tosier
Bell
Noiurther
Gariag
Grige
Kalbmar
Fred
Potter
Honest Bill
Enay
HJ. Grawburg
Bucklen
Arnica
Drearen
Bhatt
Matton
Manbell, JR
Nook
WM P. Williams
Henry, Ill
Heal
Marshall
Theodore Blokerman
Joseph Schick
Henry, Lil
Maraball
Silnote
H. S. Crane
Leonard
McMurthie
Ee Po
Lina Underaignod
Magnolia
Putnam County
Orib
Thas
Iga
Taggart
Eseware
Singer Sewing Machine
Aiwasts Streeds
Anyacre Parnes
Fondersyth, Manacer
Marena
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