The Biggest Stock at Popular Price Shoes This Week
The store offers a huge selection with a 10 percent discount this week. Ladies' and girls' shoes in black tan brown and chocolate tones. styles include chocolate-taced boots and spring heel lace shoes. Men’s shoes feature a 15 percent discount with savings up to 1.25 per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vt Ia
Aizes
Soworth CO BR
Neves Equa Aesaerreeee
Eizes
Norsersceves
Wiveree
Local Reforms Mark New City Administration
The piece notes changes under the new city administration including earlier saloon closings at 10 pm and Sunday closures. It mentions advance subscription rates and county tax details while criticizing beef quality for soldiers in the Spanish war and aligning with the Miles charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Chicago
McKinley
Aguinaldo
Great Northwest
William McKinley
Philippines
Jefferson banquet deeds and political rumors in Illinois
A flamboyant report claims lavish drinks during a New York banquet while noting Republican governor candidates Prince and Mo Claughrey in La Salle county. It reports forged revenue stamps seizures, Illinois historical society plans, Chicago Philipp ine policy support, and calls for sidewalk and gutter improvements in Lacon with tax support.
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Strestorres
Prince
Major Mo.Claughrey
la Salle County
Richard Yates
W J Calhoun
Danville
Joliet Visit Highlights Local Figures and Industry
The writer recounts a weekend in Joliet visiting Mr Jonas D Woodward and family. They praise Joliet’s growth, stone quarries, streetcars, hotels, and parks, noting major industries and landmarks. References include Ira Woodward, Miss Coral R Woodward, Mrs Cora Woodward, and local residents, with remarks on the Des Plaines canal progress and a Sunday ride through the city.
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Joliet
Jonas D. Woodward
Grant Avenue
Feat Side
Cbiet Elemenita
Tts
Chicago
Higinbotham
Woodward
Henry
Hig Trade
Ira Woodward
Earnest
Coras
Kingaley
Coral R Woodward
Cora
Kttle Buck
Acva
Arthur Woodward
Green
Frank Read
Charles Ruggles
Ruggles
Eli Albertson
Liandenberger
Michael Calmer
Rev Landenberger
Messrs Landenberger
Lockport
Sud—Gélt
Ilane
OW Smith Builds Furnishings Business in Fairbury
Fairbury Gazette details OW Smith son of Mortimer Smith of Henry as a dealer in new and second hand furniture carpets stoves and household goods. His south E street store proclaims we buy and sell everything and he grew from a small room with limited capital to a two story plus basement stock in a large building with special stove and range prices to clear space.
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Fairbury
Neb) Gazette
OW Smith
Mortimer Smith
Henry
South E Street
Mr Smith
Masonic Dedication Ceremony Set for Henry Lodge No 119A
Henry lodge No 119A F and A M will dedicate its new lodge room Tuesday next with Grand Master Edwards Cook leading, assisted by Grand Secretary Dill and other grand officers. A banquet follows at New Opera Hall, hosted by Christian Endeavor at 500 per plate, with many acceptances already received.
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Henry Lodge
Edwards Cook
Dill
Hitchcock
Tyler
Hutching-Lincoln Co
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church
J H Adkinson
Interscholastic Contest Plans At Lacon
Marshall County high schools meet in Lacon to schedule a June 16 literary and athletic field day. Events include declamations, orations, sprints, jumps, throws, baseball, and a silk banner trophy for the school with the most events won.
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Marshall County
Lacon
Schoo
Henry
Venona
An Epidemic of Whooping Cough Recalled by Parents
During last winter an epidemic of whooping cough struck. children endured severe coughing spells. They used Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy with great success for croup and relief of coughing. The remedy relieved coughing and effected complete cure. Norwood House Norwood NY endorses it. Dr Powell supplies.
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Chamberlain’s-Gough-Kennedy
Jonn
Clara
Norwood House
Norwood
N. Y
Powell
Community church notices and events in Decatur area
Local religious groups report May and June gatherings in Decatur including lectures by L G Landenberger on Swedenborg and sermons by Rev Lindenberger and Rev O B Dabney. Presbyterian and Ladies Aid meetings. a church excursion boat trip to Glen Oak Park June 14 to raise funds for a new church.
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U S
Decatur
New Church League
Chester Bidwell
Lindenberger
Charles O Richards
Chicago Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Ohuroh
Ladies
M‘foburoh
Mya
Hitler O
B-Dabney
Christian Church
Edna Powers
Junior Endeavor Society
The
Presbyterian Church
B O Vail
Lake Benachwine
Ladies Aid Society
M.A. Adams
Ladies Aid
M Kschurch
Hew Jannett Shaw
Ford & Wymer
Kev Rogers
Ralea
Epworth
Mathurch
L. G Landenberger
Swedenborg
Jnna
Presbyterian Sunday School of
Henry
Peoria
Glen Osk Park
Yagnolia
Putnam
Whitefield
Glen Oak Park
Weather Beaming Across State Boosts Farm Progress
The week opened warm with light showers and ended cooler with good rains. Temperatures ran 60 to 80 degrees above normal and rainfall ranged from one to over two inches across much of the state. Sunlight averaged about 40 percent. Farm work moved fast with corn plowed and many acres planted, early fields green and coming up, some reports of poor seed, crops like ya, rye and wheat advancing, gardens planted and thriving, potatoes and strawberries hitting markets in southern areas, fruits blooming with peaches scarce and minor cherry plum and pear shortfalls, grasses excellent, clover thriving, and field peas to be sown. forests improving.
State Sabbath School Convention in Decatur May 16 17 18
The Illinois Sabbath School Convention will meet in Decatur May 16 17 18. All county schools are urged to send delegates. Marshall county may send regular delegates but aims for representation from every school. Delegates vote. all will be entertained. Railroad fare one fare and a third with return for one third. J. B. Thompson, County President.
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Llnnois
Decatur
Marshall County
Tech
J. 3. Thompson
New Life Plus Promises Appetite After Ills
An advert extols Dr Kings New Life Plus as a stomach remedy restoring appetite digestion and regular bodily health. It claims benefits for weak digestion and energy, and notes a price of 25 cents at Dr Powell's.
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King
Powell
Nineteenth Century Notices and Local Happenings
The item lists the National Educational Association held in Los Angeles July 11 to 14, 1899 with Rock Island routes info and a Grain-O coffee substitute advert. It notes a new boiler at Camp’s bath house for heating water and hints at forthcoming matrimonial “car” arrivals in town.
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National Educational Association
Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Los Angeles
Cal
Great Rock Island
John Sebastian
G. Pr.a
Camp
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Springfield
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Hara
Donkey' S A Home Journal
W -B-Conkey Company
Chlosgo
Churchn Notes
State Sabbath School Convention
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Dr. Williams
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Notary Public
Albany Co
Ackages
Wra
All Druggs
de Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
J Cheney
West & Traax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O Hall
Ball's
Ae Maeesy
City OF Henry
Hoyt
Munroe
Richard Streets
John Hartley
Schurr Repair Co
Henry, III
Schurr Repair'co
Salton
SASS
George Schustel
Henry, Ill
Crosby
Pillsbury
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