Our Bargain Column brings many Henry area deals and events
Local notices advertise bargains from J Schick and Field stores, gas stoves at L A Meier, Kennedy biscuits at J Schick, fresh lake fish at Devoe Weeks, and repairs at Harrington Barnes. May pole dance prizes at Henry. a Rescue steamboat excursion May 5 with a Peoria Evansville game and balloon ascent. notices on band schedules, market supplies, and local livestock claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
J. Schick's
Field’s
L. A. Meier & Son
J. F. Coup
Monarch
J. F. Cuan
Kennedy
J. Schick
Fresh Lake
Devoo & Weeks
Republican
Justico
Constable
Joe Schick
Henry
Tharedey
J Fichick
Schick's
Harrington & Barnes's
Woolford
JE & FA Powell
LA Meer & 80
John Heim
Hen
Henry Lightward
Naw Opera Hall
Henory
Peorlau
Peoria Reda
Evansville
Weri Abel
Abel
Pretty Stara
J. W. Vail
Garland Boys
Deena
Local Melange notes assorted community items
Ed Schick returns from Chicago. Postmaster DePue takes possession of Lacon post office. D Campbell homestead rented by Thomas Barnes. Various residents move, travel, and small events noted including legal notices, church events, school activities, and local business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Schick
Chicago
Henry Vogelsang
George Terrell
Galva
Gates
Bazar
DePue
Lacon
Thomas Barnes
D Campbell
David McDononeh
Kewanee
Lacon trial verdict and local notices in Henry county
The John Day vs John Green trial in Lacon resulted in a guilty assault verdict with penalty to be fixed by the judge. Reports also note Mrs Percy Hindmarsh is very ill in Kansas, with hopeful recovery advised by her physician. Local updates include residents visiting, monument inscriptions, church and school activities, and centennial observances tied to Washington’s inaugural anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Snyder
D. D
State Center Society
Quincy
LM. Lincoln
C. E. Burt
R. McDonough
Lacon
J F. Coan
Frank Foster
Wenona
Henry
Robert Clark
Chicago
Miss Ida
Magnolia
Julia Jones
Gibson
H W Ruggles
Andrew Morse
Guy Pool
Hennepin Road
Thos Fanning
Babe
Anthony
Kun
W G Snyder
J D McVicker
G T. Conover
G A. Butler
CRI & P R. R. Co
Frank Krenz
I P Bush
Geo Hupp
Mares Perdew
Joseph Noll
Frank Devoe
John Green
Lite
Ephra Vogelsang
Chicavo
Kutle Vomelwani
Joliet
Buckley
Coe & Stevens
Hall
Jacob Wintmor
Wil
Mra
Goodrich
Chillicothe
John Day
Evans
Percy Hindmarsh
Kansas
Beriuk Fox
R. H. Waterfall
Sarah Goddard
Peoria
Edna B Goddard
Love Tree
Goddard
Andrew Anderson
Lemuel McAfee
T. D. Kirk
Lacon Monument
Wm. Livers
Gregory
Jacob
Alex Harper
Onarga
S. H. Harper
Harper
Comparisons of the Seasons Rise in Bloom Dates
Mr Adna Jones records blooming dates of various plants in this city to compare seasons. The following data show which shrubs and trees bloomed earlier or later across years and how much earlier spring 188 sets in compared with past seasons.
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Adna Jones
Jones
Religious services mark Washington anniversary across churches
The text notes eloquent discourse by Father Luckney on the inaugural of President Washington praised by listeners. St Mary's church drew a good town and out-of-town turnout for high mass and a German sermon by Rev Father Bank. M E congregation observed the anniversary with a morning service then moved to St John's Episcopal for a public union service with Rev Mr Scott delivering part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John’s
R. A. Waterfall
John Morgan
W T Law
GG Guyer
C. R. Jones
John Kline
Fr. Potter
R. H. Waterfall
Peoria
R H Waterfall
Rebakah’s
Magnolia
Mitchell
Chuchea
United States
Edward Street
Episcopal Church
Columbia
Americas
Buice
Washington
U. S
Misa Boice
Roam
Jack Robinson
BT Jonin
Cnlach
George Washington
St Jon's Church
Ro Holst
Tevd HU
Scott
Rev Holst
Gun Washington
J EH Scott
Holst
St Joseph’s Church
Higamass
Epecerpriort
John Carroll
Father Luckney
St Mary's Church
Father Bank
M. E
St John’s Episcopal Church
Lacon Beats Sparland Nine in Close Fairgrounds Game
The Lacon team defeated the Henry Reds 18 to 17 Tuesday at the fairgrounds. Umpire Robert McEntee oversaw play as Charles Frommel hit a homer and made a left field catch, Will Fosdick added a three base hit. A large crowd attended with plans for the next game at Sparland or Lacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon and Sparland
Henry Reds
Fairgrounds
Robert McEntee
Lacon
Charles Frommel
Will Fosdick
Reds
Sparland Or
Henry Light Guard Band Excursion to Peoria
The Henry Light Guard Band will accompany the excursion to Peoria next Sunday. The boat departs Lacon at 8 am and Chillicothe at 9 80. Fare is 60 cents round trip. Henry and Lacon and Chillicothe 60. Boats wait until after the ball game and balloon ascent in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Light Guard Band
Peoria
Lacon
Chillicothe
Henry Light Guard May Pole Dance Draws Marino Orchestra
Webb's Ticket Office promotes rail and ocean travel with lowest rates and choice routes at Peoria. The Henry Light Guard intends a May pole dance and drawing on May 23 with Marino's full orchestra for music. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for purity and reliability with claimed curative powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Adams
Peoria
Seene
Henry Light Guard Land
Marino
Advert for St Patrick's Pills by sole agents
A notice in the Republican columns announces that J W ace is the sole agent for St Patrick's Pills. The pills are advertised as a cathartic that cleanses the system, purifies the blood and regulates the liver and bones, described as vigorous yet gentle and dependable.
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The
Republican
St Patrick’s Pills
J. W. Ace
Centennial Day Decor Brightens Edwards Street
John Heim smiles proudly as wife welcomes a girl. Henry Yaeger leads early decorations on business and home fronts. Edwards street becomes a bunting lined avenue in celebration with Johnny Heim and others praised for prideful festivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Yaeger
W. R. C. and Lookout Mountain Post G A R Plan Memorial Observances
Regular meetings of the W. R. C. and Lookout Mountain Post G. A. R. are scheduled for Saturday afternoon and evening. Full attendance is requested to arrange proper Memorial Sunday and Memorial Day observances.
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Lookout Mountain Post
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral touted for cough relief
A dry cough keeps the bronchial tubes irritated and may lead to bronchitis. The remedy offered is Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, described as both an anodyne and expectorant for speedier relief.
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Ayer
Women Scramble For Warmth As Summer Hopes Loom
Readers warned that illness like polmonia and rheumatism still loom and many will resist removing winter clothing or stoves despite summer approaching. The article notes women eager to boast about cleaning before neighbors may neglect health precautions.
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Joseph Hilb
Bank
Union Mutual Accident Associs
A. H
Cube Keye
Samuel Parker
Centenary ME
A Wright
Varoa
DeKalb
Varna
Rr Bce
Allison
Stretch
Steuben
Coroelius Tanquary
Marshall County
Ella Hutchins
Danville
Helen
Anna Hull
Ella
Nellie Losee
Snake City
Iowa
Plymouth Rock
McLeod
John Tomasson
Nate Rice
Temple
Texas
Paps
Nat
Eugene Danley
Guy Mannering
St. Burnside’s
Beck
Clear Creek
L I Beck
California
Hinds
J C Towns
Columbus Clark
Wayne County
Raymond
Duncan Campbell
Edwards Street
Zimmerman & Alen
Phil McNulty
Ken McNeal
Stloh
Ken
C. Christern
Lambertville
Mother Earth
Father Christern
Christein
Mgr
Webb’s Ticket Office
Hood
Johnny
Ng Spectacles
Jewelers
Mersereau & CO
Adams & Fulton
Phobia, Illinoiss
Messrs
Flersheim, Feilenan & Co
Nottingham
England
New Orleans
Banner Banner
Japan
J. H. Adkinson
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