Local merchants push sales in Henry Illinois ads
Henry Illinois newspapers showcase a flood of promotions. J Schick and J F Coan advertise Early Ohio seed potatoes and diverse produce. Pianos, furniture, wallpaper, and window shades are pitched by local shops with prices and delivery. Easter Monday events feature Marino’s Italian Orchestra and a New Opera Hall ball.
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Ball
J. Schick’s
J. F. Coan
Field's
J. Schick's
Ohio
Schick's
E. H. Hutchins’s
J. H. Jones & Son
Christern Bros
Dakota
W. W
Heath & Son's
L. & Meier & Son's
Gale
Bart's
Marino
Bickerman
FairSeach
Henry
Zimmerman
J. F. Coan’s
Vanlaningham
Chicago
Bickerman’s Hall
Zimmerman & Aten
Teresa Debo
Anna Watercott
New Opera Hall
Stech
Woolford
J.B
F. A. Powell
Frank Bennard
Peoria
Ao Kline
Spencer
Lem Bey
Moll
J. Plowe
Henry Reimens
Eider
Otto Hellriegel
H. Plowe
Mr Rochring
John Kline
Kode
Henry Republican notes local visits and civic plans
Ed Crehore and Bruce Wilson visit Henry. residents travel for family events and work. Auditors meet March 27 with town and school elections set for April. alderman seats to fill. Waltham area notes on weather, revival services, and a push for a new eight room school building with modern features.
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Henry
Ed Crehore
Putnam
Lewis Osberg
Galya
Bruce Wilson
Saratoga Township
W. R. Brokaw
New Jersey
Waterfall
Thomas Abrama
Peoria
Hood
Jacob Joseph
Rouad
Henry Friday
Jolly butcher John Heim buys 25 head of cattle and more stock
John Heim purchases 25 head of A No. 1 cattle at Win Haws and bets fine stock from Riley Roberts for his customers. He advertises tender steaks and roasts and notes J Schick closing out grocery stock with barganing prices.
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John Heim
Neck of
Woods
Win Haws
Riley Roberts
Johnny
J.schick
Peter W Wikoff remembered by comrades and lodge
The article recalls Peter W Wikoff a long serving soldier and post member. It notes his rise from high private to first lieutenant and second lieutenant, his genial character and friendships. It records lodge resolutions honoring his life and urges aid for his widow and four children. It also mentions Rev W E Morgan’s licensure and upcoming ordination and installation in Henry.
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Peter W. Wikoff
Peter Wikoff
Agth I
Wikoff
Leutenant
Ofiver
J Cc Kingsley
J P Worrell
Henry
Earth
Petar W Wokolt
Henry Lode
Thia
Henry Lodge
Chas, C. Siggh
WM FA Jowell
W. Gee
Burt
Tres
Burglary Safe Device Showcased by Chicago Firm
A Burton-Harris representative exhibited an automatic bolt device at the First National Bank to deter theft. The system uses iron plates and inner screws to resist drilling, with a time lock and springs to control bolt throwing. The bank plans to install it after testing, amid notes on past robberies and the evolving burglarproof tech landscape.
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Holt
WN. Bowditch
Burton-Harris Company
Chicago
First National Bank
Bowditch
Tiskilwa
First National Bank of
Henry
Dave
QR Jones
Positive remedy for consumption offered by T A Slocum
An editor's note documents a letter from T A Slocum of 181 Pearl St New York claiming a cure for consumption and offering two free bottles to readers who send addresses. The item also notes Congress voting to discontinue three cent pieces and mentions a new plow at the contribution box.
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Pearl St
New York
Congress
Card of Thanks from St Joseph's Church Rector
J F Looxney, Rector of St Joseph's Church, expresses sincere thanks to the Cornet band for their kindness and music at Monday's solemnity. March 22, 1888.
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J. F. Looxney
St Joseph's Church
Henry
Cure for consumption and spring tonics advertised
An assortment of testimonials promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with claims of cures and relief from lung troubles. Other remedies include Dr Bigelow’s Cough Remedy and Ayor’s Sarsaparilla praised for blood purification and general health. Local references note high water affecting Green Pike and minor washouts, with outlays planned for future safety.
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C. H. Morris
Newark
Ark
Bugan
King
Green Pike
Dr Bigelow
Powell
Republicans Hold Whitefield Caucus March 29 1888
Republican caucus to nominate candidates for town offices to be filled at the town election will be held at the voting place in Whitefield on Thursday March 29 1888 by order of committee.
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Presbyterian Church
M. Hartley
Afra Dr Jones
Anna Allen
Oma
Jesse Kilgore
Mr K
Hfe
M Kirkpatrick
Kilgore
Cumberland County
Whitefield
Saidtown
Oror
Com
Ayors Cherry Pectoral Promises Cough Relief Health
A vintage advertisement touts Ayors Cherry Pectoral promising to stop coughing ease inflammation heal pulmonary organs and restore health. It emphasizes rapid relief and overall wellness through a medicinal elixir.
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Republican
J H Jones & Son
Ill
L. A. Meter & Son
Seaon
John
Robert Horr
Dilla
Ira
Lucy Calef
Vermont
Ezra Calef
L. A. Jones
Mrs Jones
East
Denmark
Ani
George Gregory
Yates
Gregory
Pacific Coast
Fairbury Blade
John Tomnasson
Phil Smith
Henry Balenseifen
John Otte
Marshall County Volksblatt
Kramer
Ile Aska
F A. Raymond
Justices of the Peace
Gov Bissell
BM. E
W.C. T
Beott
Underwood
Kansas City
Japan
Mr Winn
Kanazawa
Wm Everett
Grand Crossing
Pullman Bank
Agan Desart
Everett
Hennepin
F L. Simpson
Dore
Eddy
W.O.T U
Pessiow
MFB
Turbitt
Gaston
Thompson
Muller
Jenkins
Lacon
Dunlap
Mies Replogle
Scott
B. A. Kime
Nelile Thompson
Harry
Lucy Gaston
Béssie Olmsted
Mise
Logle
Roy Beatt
Wilding
M. E. Church
Mupgiog
Evangelial Underwood and Choir
Board of Education
Corps of
Teadera
PW Wykoff
Wykol
Port 1
Post
W Scott
Townsend
Gianni
Tommit Tee
W E Morgan
J No Jones
Grace Church
Jones
Air Morgan
Morgan
Utica
Presbyterian Church of
Morgan J
J F Irwin
P. X. Orr
D. D
Mr McCagney
John Billersbach
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Fattier Bank
PF. J. Specht
Frank and
Mary
Lacons
Pater-Peters
Minonki
Margaret Schader
O Griswold
Livingston County
Henry Specht
Washington
Tazewell County
Frank Berkman
Thomas Specht
Catlingen
John McConners
Spring Valley
Billerabach
Higgins
Fredonia
Louisiana and Texas
Fenner
Capitol
Ayor
Anna B. McMahan
Ann Arbor, Mich
Jessa Middlewart
Decatur
Dr Kings
Dr Powell
Largo
A. Smith
Clear Creek P. C
Putnant County
Horne
A. Bmith
J. H. Adkinson
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