Local notes from Peoria and nearby towns
Readable items report visits by Mrs Jones and Miss Abrams, horse trading and farming news, laundry ads, rail movement, and upcoming events. People named include Fawcett, Osmp, Hennessey, Travison, and Johnson, with mentions of Perry hardware, Fitch's Laundry, and Hutchins Lincoln Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patee
Perry Hardware Co
R Jones and
Habe
pRev Fawcett
Daniel, Keach
Poppy N Kass
Andy McAfee
Belldairy
Qliford Haws
J. R. Paskell
Oak Park
Jane
Fey Kitchman
George Fritz
Stever
Heininger & McAleer
Douglas Chance
Edelstein
G E Travison
Peoria
Robert Clark
WT Law
MB Breiter
Wyasnet
Ab —Allspaugh
Local notes from Henry include moves and events
Henry community items report Martin L Coan moving downtown, a new bridge being finished, Assessor Raymond uncovering 30000 in funds, class of 99 gold wreath, many residents traveling, and planned excursions and trades. Medical visits and shop openings are noted along with a pigeon shoot and saloon changes.
Hutchins Lincoln Co retail ad and community notes
Local notices list a Hutchins Lincoln Co sale of tailored ladies suits in blue brown and tan from $5 up with matching skirts and a silk waist line. Henry Telephone Co adds 50 new drops. Perry Hardware and Harrison residence gain service. Community items include theatre plans at the Stoy theatre and remarks on local officials and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchins
Lincoln Co
Iceberg of Fashion Hints for Summer Goods
The piece notes that most of a berg lies below water and extends the idea to unseen summer goods in departments. It promises temporary guests in-store items whose value, beauty, and relation to fashion can only be judged by visiting departments, with hints of summer goods at unbeatable prices.
Distress at Davis Lumber Yard Leads to Formal Judgment
W. D. Davis, proprietor of the American Mill and hardwood yard, faced imminent pressure from outside creditors and appeared before Squire Kirchman. He requested a postponement for his workers to settle individual accounts, then confessed judgment to allow an orderly sale of stock to satisfy claims. Davis hopes the hardship is temporary and intends to resume business soon. The Davises have been active citizens and deserve public sympathy. Also noted is a Library Association event in Henry Friday night May 12 featuring Miss Mary B. Wierman with local talent, tickets 25 cents, children 15 cents. program includes readings, musical numbers, and a health beverage advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh
Wright & Green
Conductor Babcock
CRI& Prr
Johnson
Thompson
Sherman Goodrich
Lacon
Henry
JL. R Thomas
W J Davis
Fitch’s
Fred Schaefer
J A Jones
Patrick Hennessey
Bradford
Hennessey
James Chambers
JH Jones
Hutchins l Lancoln ‘Co
Lenry
Ballard
Theodore Bickerman
Taylor
Philips & Bickerman
Ihro
Pearl Bradley Heath
Ed H Heath
Northwestern University
Evanston
Henry High School
Lican
Chillicothe
Theodore—Bickarman
H Green
Philip Thomas
John Hartley
Hartley
H O Wright
F-A. Powell
Hiram Hunter
Wright
Hale
W d Davis
Aniymall
Squire Kirchman
David
the Library Association
Henry and Vicinity
M Behorah
Mary B Welotan
Dash College of Oratory
Wierman
Belt Tightener Gains Traction Across State Markets
The belt tightener made by G 15 Travis has earned perfect satisfaction among traction engine owners for two years in this section. Travis expands sales with brothers Wilt and Rollin traveling the state, reporting strong reception. Clyde Emerick, seeking health in Albuquerque, dies at 17. funeral plans and family news follow. Jon Kline sells coffin stock to Peoria amid a zigzag incident on a steamer. Seniors at Wensau High hold commencement exercises on Monday June 12 with six graduates named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G 15
Travis
Ihru
Wilt
Rollin
Clyde Emerick
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Wmerlck
G Wood
Anolat Hohnes
Morrison
Clyde
Emerick
Texas
Ijfaneral
Henry
Jon Kline
Peoria
City
Mr Kline
Ands
Nursery stock sale at Whitefield nursery
Fine stock of Apple, Cherry and Plum trees three and four years old to close out. Apply at his nursery in Whitefield. Three tramps were bunking in the hollow near the Henry look on Tuesday. Marshal Seelye marched them out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Stf
Geondle
W. Snell
Henry
Marshal Seelye
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cheeye Eka
Renry
Phursday
Jane Ta
Perry Hardware
Sparland Coal
Mag- Dolla
Charley Meier
Wm Meier
Fitch
Satler
Fred Schacfer
Inter Ocean
Farm Journal
Rockford
Fire Insurance Co
W B Kirkpatrick
Dake Bros
Hennepin and Sparland
ILL
Adaea
Knox
Timo
TEL
Heimn
Jacob Glatz
Jong Jehen
Martin L Coan
R C McWilliams
Market Street
Sbyterian
Hutchins-Lincoln Co
Raymond
Frank Coe
Roy
Wenons
Fay Chance
Chicago
William Raesom
J F Parker
Undercliff
Gndercliff
Putnam
Frank Calton
Caddie Heath
Hutchins-LinsdoIn Co
Joseph Sohtok
Rock Island
Earier
Henry Station
F. A. Wallace
Henrys
Camp House
Henry ‘Telephone Co
J A Harrison
Henry's
Horseshoe
Robert McDonough
Dr Powell
Stoyr Theatre
Ole
Frank O Albertson
Eli Albertson
Boston
Pacific Coast
West
Rockford Fire Insurance Co
Livingston County
Rockford Ins Co
Kirkpatrick
D Watercotte& ‘Go
O P Smith
la Prairie Center
J H Johnson
RC McWilliams
Paskell
Solomon York
T I' Clover
Birs-York
T-A-Thomas
Bbde
George Nicholson & Co
Ottawa
Henry Efarket
Voltra
Elias Herr
Krenz
Forrest
Camp
Walter_Bangleston
Herr
Base It
Holmes
Miss Wierman
Sylvester Sparling
Lover's Lane
St Jo
Plonio
Hugene
Williams
Powers
Helene Thamre
Elizabeth
Phelps Ward
Mamie Locke
Alex
Rielé
Riley
W H Jones
Burton Harrison
Henry LII
Henry Telephone No
North Main Street
Mostalak
Wensau High
Ulisses Belle McEachern
Margaret Stanton
Harry Oliver
Randolph Harter
Don Wingate
Leslie Dunham
Phy
Natoré
A. Fiedler & Son
Henry, Ill
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