Grocery Prices Whhat Talk And Local Notes
Paralyzed John Cain died at the county farm and was buried last Sunday after Rev May’s sermon at Nightwonger Cemetery. A railroad crossing cave-in injured no one as Ben Bunsell’s horse fell in but escaped unharmed. Sparland Lodge member Timothy Van Antwerp fell ill, Easter services planned for April 8, and Mrs Judge Laws of Denver is visiting old friends T. E. Gapen and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cain
May
Nightwonger
Ben Bunsell
Timothy VanAntwerp
W. M
Sparland Lodge
A. F
A. M
VanAntwerp Promises Early Weather Reports and Signals
Tim VanAntwerp plans daily morning phone weather forecasts for his district including Mogs ville Wyoming and Bradford and will soon post signals so all can know the forecast twenty hours ahead. Prof J R Bouton attended his uncle Allen's funeral at Magnolia on March 98d. Allen aged 79 served in the Mexican war and was an Odd Fellow. The village ticket slate lists W Wild as president of the board and other trustees and staff. Rev Miss Miller of Peoria will speak at the M E church on Sunday night Dignt ifarca 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. VanAntwerp
Mogsville
Wyoming
Bradford
Tim
J. R. Bouton
Magnolia
Allen
Lodge
W. Wild
Chas Maxwell
Bee Rogers
Lewis Webster
Nolmes Tanner
George Christman
Frank Ray
Miss Miller
Peoria
M. E
Ifarca
Little Early Risers Pills Advertised for Safe Cures
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as harmless and certain in improving health. It claims the pills cure biliousness and are preferred by users over other remedies, sold by J. E. & F. A. Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. E
F. A. Powell
Illness strikes Varna teacher Miss Scott in schoolroom
In Verna Misa B Eleanor Scott an intermediate teacher became seriously ill in the schoolroom Thursday. Doctors diagnosis nervous prostration from overwork. Family and friends rally as Miss Scott endures paroxysms and hopes for recovery. Miss Gertrude Hickman fills her classroom role. Jay Winters and wife Miss Whiting married February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna
Misa Bleanor Scott
Washburn
Miss Scott
Slaters
Gertrude Hickman
EH. L. Winters
Eon Jay
Wepnona
Jay
Whiting
Jay Winters
Mary
Anna Schriderski
Toluca
Hopewell Social Notes Highlight Quiet Week and Gatherings
Hopewell residents report rain and mud as John Febring returns home from a visit. Henry Tidmarsh welcomes a baby boy born March 1. Mabel Shaffer and family ill. Charley Carleou heads to Streator for farm work. Frank Ganzer’s birthday party with 25 attendees and green decorations boosts community spirits. neighbors recall fondly Frank's popularity among the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Febring
Minoak
Henry Tidmarsh
Mabel Rickey
Simon Shaffer
Folka
Henry—Remsey
Hopewell
Charley Carleou
Streator
Mabel Remley
Henry
Wilce Bush
Mr Ganzer
Mr Panzer
Lizzie Ramsey
Smith
Mise
Theresia Bullman
Lacon
Misa May Shaffer
Shaffer
Rose
Frank Ganzer
Frank
Hrank
Whitefield Corners Notes and Local Notices
The town records a death, Ella Lester, daughter of Electa Walker of Red Cloud, Neb., and a string of local items. Messages of sympathy, hardware sales, school matters, upcoming board meeting, care for a pneumonia patient, and Easter plans accompany brief town updates and personal notices.
Sugar Grove Social Notes and Local Updates
Fred Cleveland was called to Ogies by Saturday for a relative's serious illness and burial. John Divelbiss and wife visited Edward Shorts. Ning Niblock stayed with her uncle. Elmer Quinn rode in the neighborhood. Bertha Christman of Spain and others stay with Mrs Clark Ball. Mrs Newton Webber of Chicago visited J. O. Hill and wife. Tremain had the grip. Roy Hill rented his father’s farm with sister Elsie as housekeeper. H B Lowden of Lundy now has a phone. new phones for George Shorts and Thomas Hubbell. Mollie Magee visited Henry Sunday friends. Jonze, studying there, suffers boils under a doctor’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cleveland
Ogiesby
Evelaiete
Henry
John Divelbiss
Edward Shorts
Ning Niblock
John Diverbiss
Elmer Quinn
Bertha Christman
Spain
Clark Ball
Newton Webber
Chicago
J. O. Hill
Richard, Tremain
Roy Hill
Miss Elsie
H. B. Lowden
Lundy
George Shorts
Thomas Hubbell
Mise Mollie Magee
Local Township Tickets Vote Angle Competing Nominations
The piece notes Republican and Democratic ticket activity in Saratoga with names such as H. Thumma and J Corcoran. It mentions a 4.10 pound baby girl born to A A Webber and social visits by Mrs Woo Salisbury. Weather records describe heavy ducks and geese movements before a rain and lightning event Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L H. Thumma
Ayn River
J Malone
J Corcoran
Eldridge
Higgins School
W Dodd
James Corcoran
Republicati Ey
Salisbury
A A Webber Asszesor
Calvin Starliper
R Diverbiss
Howard Hicks
D Kruffman
Guna
Chas Thumma
A.A. Webber
Hennepin Democrats Nominate Tickets at Court House
In Hennepin town meeting Democrats named April election candidates for supervisor Stoevigor M B Newburn assessor Sandy F Boyle clerk Geo M Cunningham road commissioner Samuel Peter Glemens collector H E Raley. Republicans gathered in mass convention nominating supervisor James B Bush assessor Wm Winterscheldt clerk J Linn Downey road commissioner Jane J Deininger collector Geo O Head. Ruby Patterson sprained left arm falling from sofa last Thursday afternoon, feared broken, causing several days of pain. Mr and Mrs Lyle H Durley dined with Mr and Mrs H a last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats
Hennepin Townhship
Court House
Stoervigor
M. BE. Newburn
Assensor
Sandy F. Boyle
Geo M. Cunningham
Samuel Peter Glemens
H. E Raley
James B. Bush
Wm Winterscheldt
J. Linn
Downey
Jne J. Deininger
Geo O. Head
Ruby Patterson
Glad Vidings Steamer Sale Prompts River News and Elections
Navigation opened on the 21st after Ebenezer Sunderlig sold the steamer Glad Vidings to young Thompson of Henry. Rain or snow means nothing to Gunn and Tyler of Granville as they visit Hennepin weekly. Mrs Jefferson Durley is poorly but improving. The old Illinois business is booming with pike fishing. arrivals come daily from Bureau. Election time approaches with a reminder to vote straight on the first Tuesday in April. The Fred Swain will run regularly from La Salle to Peoria starting March 28. A son born to Mr and Mrs Chas N Nah on March 21. The sick list grows quieter. Mrs V. B. Leech is riding again after six weeks inside for asthma. Ice left last Monday pleasing residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glad Vidings
Ebenezer Sunderlig
Young Thompson
Henry
Gunn
Tyler
Granville
Hennepin
Jefferson Durley
Illinois
Bureau
Fred Swain
la Salle
Peoria
Bort
Chas N. Nah
Mra
V. B. Leech
Medicine Show Spoofs and Town Notes Passel of Local Missives
A local column recounts a medicine show’s week in town with lively but coarse humor, a cheese factory complaint, a lecture by Rev Ivan Chatton on The Greatest Tragedy, the watch prize for the popular young lady, a severe electric storm with no damage reported, and assorted visits and travels from residents like Patrick McCormick Sr, George Dalley, Mra Charles Anderson, James Wherry, and M. L. Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Medicine Co
Ivan Chatton
Laura Quimby
Medicine Company
Patrick McCormick Sr
Putnam
Blue Island
George_Dalley
Babe
Dalley
James Smith
Charles Anderson
Rachal Anderson
James Wherry
M. L. Drake
Chicago
Mr Law
Seatonville
It Saved His Leg Sore Healed in Five Days
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered a six month running sore on his leg. Bucklen s Amica Salve cured it in five days. The ad proclaims it best for ulcers wounds and piles. Cure guaranteed and priced at 25 cents at Dr Powell s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Telegraph Hop Installed at T I & I Depot
Last week on Wednesday 156 men installed a new telegraph hop at the T I and I depot. Mrs I &, Smith returned from Magnolia after visiting her ill mother. Mrs Wierman visited friends in Leutant and Wenonna. Oliver Wilson came up from Pearts. Many have the grip around. Luella Flitcraft went to Chicago. Cassie Swaney remains poorly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. &, Smith
Magnolia
Wierman
Leutant
Wenonna
Oliver Wilson
Pearts
Oe Howadays
Luella Flitcraft
Chicago
Cassie Swaney
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured by Pain Balm Claim
Dennison Ohio brakeman William Shaffer suffered weeks in bed with inflammatory rheumatism. After trying many remedies he bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm at McCraw's drug store and within a week was able to return to work, saying he felt as happy as a clam. For sale by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shaffer
Dennison
Ohio
McCraw
Chamberlain
Dr Powell
Cadet Taylor Letter Reports Injury and Recovery Hopes
Cadet Taylor of Omaha writes from the Venona Index about lingering injuries from a July fairway collision. He cannot work yet, keeps a damaged neck and shoulder, and notes his nervous system is unsettled but expects better with warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Omaha
Venona Index
Atillim
Wal
Constabulary
Philippines
St Louia
Lacon ‘High School
Hosiery Prices Include Wide Range for Women and Children
An advertisement lists women's cotton hose, maco stockings, and lisle hose in several styles and colors with prices from 10c to 75c per pair. It touts double soles, high spliced heels, elastic tops, and novelty designs. Also mentions boys and misses hosiery, silk lace, and the York Knitting Milli ny four to five thread claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtington
York Knitting Milliny
K.M
Whitefield and Steuben Town Election Tickets and Meeting
Whitefield voters list Republican and Democratic ticket choices for town offices including supervisor, clerk, assessor, collector, justice, and trustees with candidates such as Loomis Blackburn Waughop Newman and others. Steuben clerks, assessors, collectors, trustees and a Republican caucus note for Henry city meetings to select candidates for city attorney and three aldermen on March 31, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Lyman Loomis
Harry Blackburn
I W Waughop
8S Newman
R M Tremain
R L Waughop
Thomas Wabel
Omerox
Henry Aukland
Charles Griffin
J O Hil
Vern Ketchum
A W Betts
Conrad Wels
George Johnson
Henry _Mercian
Theodore Jeifer
Henry
Tragedy Averted by Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio writes of her son’s pneumonia and a terrible cough. After doctors failed, they used Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and the child recovered. Describes it as the only sure cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases. Sold by Powell’s Drug Store. 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra W. Watkins
Pleasant City
Ohio
Dr King
Povwrell
Henry Markets Sale Bulletin Fragment
Mixed, flour patents and provisions listed with stale spelling errors. Butter, fresh items noted. shelling and weights unclear.
New Advertisements For Sale Hedge Posts
Sale notice lists hedge posts offered by Albert Benedict at San Western Avenue. Date shown 3-24-Ew Henry appears as a stovepipe or shorthand. Readable text indicates a private sale of wooden posts in Albany area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seyseslae Ies
San Western Ave
Albert Benedict
Henry
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Thacker, & Son
Yanochowski
Henry, Ill
Soneont
New York
Spot Cash Grocery
New Post Office
Henry, Mr
Baker's
Cormor Iaundry
Iscipro Nut Finke
the Republican
Sparland
VARNA
Whitefield Corners
G. -M.clark
Electa Walker
Alec Walker
Red Cloud
Neb
Ella Lester
Charles Tanquary
Steuten
Maurie Thang
Pekin
East Main Street
Edward Tanquary
Harry Snell
Board of Auditors
Vernon ‘Ketchum
Lydia Hawkins
G. Barker
Milo
Sherman
Ryan
C.fosdick
Snell
A. Brokaw
Lyman Adair
Homer Cox
Vina Johnson
Patth
Lane
Fras
Monier
Merton Swift
Eureka
Snell's
Sugar Grove
Saratoga
Marshall County News
Burlington
P. A. Bergner & CO
South Adams Street
Peoria, Ill
Democratic
Alison Garrett
Alvin Gallup
James Watkins
A Pettitt
Frank Kallenbach
F Vincent
William A Watkine
August Garrett
L F Osborne
Ad Tanquary
UC B Cartwright
Acey Nightwonger
Ola Hunt
N W Tanner
T E Gapen
Wm Riddell
Harry Marehall
Henry Markets
Daniels
Borgus Enry
Plymouth Rocks
Putnan Horse CO
Lack
Star
DM. Chalilou
la Rouge
Orne
France
Sirea
Beaudole
Castillane
Valilant
Rosette
Vieux-Vaillant
Marathon
Bijou
Decide
Marathon Icy
Voltaire
Brillant
Mar Voltaire
Brilliant
Cocotte
Coco IL
Rae
Ayxe
L’amic
Vieux- Aerre
Mignon
Jean-le-Blanc
Vaillant
Prosper
Rosalie
Bienvenu
Secilé Hippique
Eure-et-Lotr
Broaper
Fourreau
Vieux-Pierre
P Decide
Vieux-Pierre RoYont
Pelote
M. Berjeau
Vieux-Cocu Mignon
Jean le Blanceau
Pierre Belonalt
M. Therin
Vieux
Pines
America
Putnam, Horee Company
George
Lawson
Barnhart
Ill
George Finley
L. Loomis
Pridsy
Wm Kapraun
Heart
H Kapraun
WJ Bistburn
George Wabel
Knapp
Heary Township
Penns
Ziste
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