Wonder Shirts and Local Goods Dominate the Boston Fair
Vendors including Henry BL R C McWilliams and J H Jones & Sons tout the Wonder shirt, Limé lime and fruit at Field’s, fresh plants at Mrs J Burt’s, and Pillsbury flour at Devoo & Weeks. Local shops advertise cheap en velo pes and wall paper, while John Kline’s store promises furniture and latest styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Jones & Sons
Field's
Mra J
Burt's
John Kline
J. H. Jones & Sons
Kansas
Devoo & Weeks's
Republican Office
Justice
L. A Meier & Son
S. Reynolds Bros
Hones & Sons
Devoo & Weeka's
Pillsbury’s
Woolford
Je& F A Powell
Henry
Ill
Deyoe
Republican
J. H. Jones & Sona
Nic Abel
Abel
Tahoe
A Powell
Mammouth
I. F. McCoy
Notable lawyer Elijah M. Haines Dies at Waukegan
The late Elijah M. Haines, a respected Illinois legal authority and former speaker of the lower house, died recently at his home in Waukegan. He was recognized as a skilled orator and served multiple terms in the state House, leaving a strong impression at the 1888 Fourth of July celebration. The notice also references a patent remedy for health claims sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah M. Haines
Waukegan
House of Representatives
Fms
Unclear health and local dispute fragment notes
Vague OCR fragment mentions deaths and heart issues, health warnings, and a public school dispute about building or infractions. It references a drug store, a public school, and unrest with phrases like blood on the moon amid scattered remarks.
Local Melange of News From Henry and Vicinity
A busy column of society notes, visits, business trips, and upcoming church events. Mentions Judge Ong in Henvy, Mra Hepperly in Lincoln, Dr Gaylord in Magnolia, and many local residents visiting relatives or traveling to nearby towns. Public notices include a May 28 Riverside Grange meeting and changes to Presbyterian sabbath school timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Judge Ong
Henvy
Mra Hepperly
Lincoln
R. K. Warner
Ladd
Dr Gaylord
Magnolia
Tf Ali
Sage
Barney Cook
Lacon
Henry Masons
May Walden
Highlands
N. C
Mia Kinnear
Mre
J. W . Reynolds
T. F. McCoy
Father Lockney
Medina
Peoria County
Henry town notes and community updates
Local notices report church services at St Johns with a sermon series on Abraham. Henry Bridge directors affirm safety and plan repairs. Comrades of the G A R attend a lecture at New Opera Hall. Gala day planned May 28 with base ball, parade, and May Pole dance. Various social visits, travels, and health updates accompany the town news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John’s Church
J. B. Holst
Abraham
Board of
Henry City Bridge Directors
Lnst
New Opera Hall
P McKinnie
Henry
Wenona Grays
Henry Reda
Fair Grounds
Opera Hall
J. H Scott
Lookout Mt Post
Magans
The
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Mrs C
Hettle Mateer
Stella Motter
Library Hall
Mra T F McCoy
A. H. Earl Nee Kirk
Mra C. C. Barnes
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Illinois
Iowa
Oklahoma
California
Berry
H. J. Miller
Thomas Miller
Long Point Cor Minonk
J. N. Krenz
Leo Krenz
Champaign County
Edward
Peoria
George
Chicago
Paulina
Kansas
Raymond
Long illness ends in sleep for Mrs Delia Ruggles
Mrs Delia Ruggles wife of Henry W Ruggles died Thursday May 2 after a year of illness and slow decline. She was born in Dyens Wayne County and lived in Henry since 1840, the eldest daughter of late Chester Woodward. Survived by sons Charles and Leon with many relatives, the funeral was at the ME church with Rev H Scott officiating. Pallbearers and floral tributes accompanied a solemn burial beside her parents under evergreen shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Vail
Peoria
John V Vail
Eby
Henry
Harry
Fred Taggart
James H. Taggart
Loing Point
Livingston County
J D Woodward
Charles Ruggles
Joliet
Mamie Gorman
Venona
Nellie
J B Harsh
Blue Grass League
J . Garrett
James Hankison
James Harney
William Harney
Seneca
Harney
M. E. Church
Henry Martin
Castleton
Henry D . Martin
A.G. Stiles
Warren Hewlet
Marengo Mellenry Country
John Niece
Albertson
Omaha
Luella
Ed Hadien
Presbyterian
Lewis Buck
Clark & Co
Riverside District Grange
Gar Post Room
Grange
Thomas Brassfield
Whitefield
J.r.newman
C.R Jones
Peter Tommes
Justice Morgan Williams
Putnam
John Klive
Burlington
Ottumwa
Iowa
Axe Leard
Springfield
Synodical
Presbyterian Church
Kinnear
Michigan
Detroit
Lee
Ann Arbor
Potter
Delia A. Ruggles
Henry W. Ruggles
J. D. Woodward
Mrei Ruggles
Dyens
Wayne County
Dinois
Arents
Chester 8
Woodward
Counly Faver
William
Jonas Woodward
Henry W.ruggles
A. Read
Charles
Leon
Maysville
Kansas
H Scott
Robert Clark
C C Slygh
Lewis Sneyder
Geo Harris
Robert McDonough
St. M. Stevens
G. G. Guyer
Horry
Henr Voglsang
Keniion
Ephra Vogelsang
Chicago
Miles
Harper
Andrew Vogelaang
Chillicothe
August Thomas
Ap Frank
Katie
Eorge
Henry Vogel
Misa
Minnie Moyer
New York City
New York
Brook
Henry Hero
Parenta
Mra Vogelaang
May Pole Dance Charity Ball At Opera House
The Henry Light Guard Band hosts a May Pole Dance on May 23 at the Opera House with ticket prizes. Prizes include a wagon by Wm Hanna, a gold leaf inlaid buggy, and a cultivator from Marseilles. Proceeds benefit the band and promises fair treatment for all ticket buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Wm Hanna
Henry Light Guard Band
A Woman's Confession About Near Suicide and Recovery
A woman recounts contemplating death from chronic weakness and aged appearance, until a friend advised Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She credits the remedy with a swift, transformative recovery and expresses lasting gratitude to Dr Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Henry business men pledge May 23 decorations for base ball and polo
The Henry merchants list names pledging to decorate storefronts on May 23 for a base ball tournament and May Polo party. The Universalists of Peoria plan an excursion to Henry next Monday and The Calhoun will bring a large company. Campbell Bros advertise sweep second and stop watches with pricing from five to twelve dollars and claim leading jewelry sales from Henry shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Universalists
Peoria
Calhoun
Campbell Bro’s
Rou
Free Lecture Marks Henry Camp 408 Anniversary
The Free Lecture by Dr P. L. McKinnie head physician of the national camp and department surgeon of the G A B will occur at Opera Hall on Friday evening May 10. He will discuss insurance as related to the Modern Woodmen of America. The event is open to the public and expected to be both entertaining and beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Camp
Modern Woodman of America
P. L. McKinnie
Finn Phenix
Opera Hall
Forced to Leave Home Over Free Trial of Lana’s Medicine
More than sixty residents were moved from their homes to demand a free trial package of Lana's Family Medicine. The ad promises a grand remedy for blood, liver, kidney issues and constipation with headaches and complexions. A large 60 cent package is advertised. Mr and Mrs John Morgan plan a three month visit to Colorado with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana
The
Indies
John Morgan
Colorado
Miles' Pills offer cure for liver and bowel complaints
An advertisement claims Miles' Pills cure liver disease constipation and piles by a new method. Samples are free at Dr Powell's Drug Store in El Paso. A separate item notes a terrible hotel and residence fire yesterday, worsened by a gale that spread the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Dr Powell’s Drug Store
el Paso
Webb's Ticket Office Ad Promotes Railroada and Ocean Steamships
The Peoria agency at Main and Adams streets offers lowest rates to all points with choice of routes. Save money by buying tickets before travelling and selecting Railroada and Ocean Steam ships through Webb's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Adams Streets
Peoria
Seena
Banner
Japan
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Joseph Hilb
Bank
Gen Repaiiway
R. C. McWilliams
Dr Powell
Doer Bonets
Tt Public School
Jos Bush
Bush Bros. Butchers
la Houge
Zellar
Berlin
Thomas Aukland
Judith Dent
John A Spencer
C Camenish
Neb
the Republican
J W Niece
Mra
Adelia Culver
Gilbert
Unionville, Mo
Marseilles
J Watercatt & Co
el Wright
JH Jones & Sons
Shorts
Zimmerman & Aten
Geo Schuster
Deyoe & Wecks
EH Hutchins
Jos Schick
Henry Yaeger JR
Paskell
Jobo
Peterman
Ed Haddon
Brewer Hutchins & LincolaJd
Burt John Hartley
J Grawburg
Fiedler
GC Griswold & Co
Snyder Frank Baor
George Burt
Banna
John Heim
Keo McKeal
Orr
McWilliams
John Kraus
Vogelsang
Nicholson & Bruce
Gregory H
Adama
Geo Bal
L Hupp
Steimle
F Coan
Bush Harrington & Barns
Heath & Son LA Meier & Son
Steimle Ingram Smith
Keith
Abbott Chas
Duke Bros Joe
Krenz
Kline H
Kirchman
Gates
Jes
Webb's Ticket Office
Mersereau & CO
COR. Adams & Fulton
Phobia
New Orleans
J. H. Adkinson
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