Summer notices and local updates from Henry area
Summary of town items including new bikes for Will Meier and Dr Swem, May 20 21 visits of Dr Wyatt, rain events, social visits, church activities, wedding invitations, business ads for Fingland Notion Co and Jones Shoes, and local families like Mary Clark funeral. Also mentions Delmont 2272 at Big 4 Race Track and bank report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Meier
Dr Swem
Arthur Smith
William Harney
Bradford
Henry
Delmont
Big 4
Royal Olmsted and Son
M. A. Broaddus
Urbana
Sandy
Ray Arthur Miles
Jacksonville
State Association of Congregational Churches
Joseph Jones
Carson, Pierre & Co
Chicago
Clarence Calder
Squire
LaPrairie
Dr Jacobs
John Roth
Edward Street
George Ball
Mary Clark
Main Street
Arthur Miles
Clarions
Monmouth
Princeton
G. Maxwell
Oreston
Neb
Funeral guests include Mrs Forbes and others from Nebraska and Illinois
Among those from abroad at the funeral of Mrs H. J. Smith last Friday were Mrs Forbes of Nebraska City Neb Mrs Casson of Hennepin and Harry Mortimer and wife of Pontiac Ephraim Hoyt of Chicago was also present The report notes local reactions and a local obituary column continues with other community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Smith
Smith
Wm Forbes
Nebraska City
Neb
Wm. Casson
Hennepin
Harry Mortimer
Pontiac
Ephraim Hoyt
Chicago
Boyd's Grove
Charles H. Griswold
Edward White
Wash White
Oklahoma
Ilinois
Jack Ford
Henry
Edgar R. Walker
Sparland
Della Bush
John Heim
Geo Wunder
Loda
Iroquois County
Will A. Trone
Magnolia
Sam
Utah
Darwin
Ewi Onty
Joseph Bradley
Chillicothe
Pearl
Josy
Horace Heath
James H. Andrewa
L. G. Landenberger
New Church
L. A. Jones
Marshall
Mary Duke
Rothers
Amanda
Lacon
Jacksonville
J. E. Taggart
Venona
Illinois Central
Rutland
H. M. Taggart
Putnam County
Putnam County He Ought To Have A Large Business. Seven Plumes
Henry Appien
Camp House
O. W. Blain
Grand Rapids
Mich
Blain
Claremont
M. FE
Frank Frazier
Boliver Morgan
Penfield
Mitch
Halle Morgan
Inez
April a Record Breaker Great Receiver Sale
April sales set a record with more goods sold than all others combined as customers flooded the store. Jeffray & Co of New York promoted a vast stock sale titling Great Receiver's Sale drawing a large crowd and heavy merchandise flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffray & Co
New York
Capes and Silk Waists on Sale at Millinery Counter
Today highlights capes and new silk waists now at one third off. Novelty black dress goods sell as low as 85e, valued at $1.25.
Men's Suits and Pants Sale Announcement
Advertises men's clay worsted suits at 5.50 with 16 oz goods and higher market price 7.50, black clay worsted suits at 6.50 with 12.50 value, all wool cassimere pants at 1.50 with 3.00 value. Mentions big snap for boys and children's suits.
Eager Summer Goods At Nobby Styles
Today Nobby styles Gent’s Hats and Caps Driving Gloves Straw Goods in wide variety Also new line of Car pets Furniture Wall Paper Silk Umbrellas Parasols Fans for hot weather Humming business in our department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobby
New marble fountain added to Henry restaurant and ice cream parlor
J Watercatt & Co Henry Snn announces a refitted restaurant with a new marble fountain for beverages. The addition aims to draw diners during the heated season and enhance the inviting atmosphere of the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Horry
Busi7ress
Surprise Birthday for Blanche Diehl Fans and Local Front Note
Friends surprised Blanche Diehl on her birthday with a darkened room gathering, cake and ice cream, then a trip to Jerusalem. The urban front of Mr George Ball’s bakery is praised for its galvanized iron and glass design under contractor J. P. Sparling. The item corrects a previous misreport about three Lacon youths stopped for trot driving on the bridge, noting they were not reckless and provided names to Sheriff Paskell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Diehl
Jerusalem
Ball
J. P. Sparling
Steele
Big Week
Potts
Sheriff Paskell
Pillsworths Salve Offers Cure All Skin Ailments
The advertisement proclaims the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tettor chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 26 cents per box sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Wins Gold Medal
In San Francisco during midwinter events, Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is awarded a gold medal signaling high quality recognition. The award highlights the product's standing in competing baking goods and consumer trust.
No to Bac Promises Harmless Quit Tobacco Choice
A brief health notice promotes No-to-bac as a tobacco cessation aid with refunds and mail order options from The Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago and New York. The item also contains a school music class notice by Zella F Ketona announcing May 20 start and May 29 reorganizational meeting for a club with full attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Randolph St
New York
Spruce St. Ly
Zella F
Ketona
Board of Wealth Urges Cleanup Amid Health Concerns
As warm weather approaches the Board of Health will inspect the city soon to prevent refuse deposits on premises and adjacent streets and alleys. Mayor C A Camp calls on all citizens to keep streets clean for a healthy city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Wealth
Board of Health
C. A. Camp
Advertised Letters at Henry Ill May 16 1895
Uncalled letters remain at Henry Illinois dated May 16 1895 including Leonard Bonslett Jess Mingles and Mr J K Peterson. They will be sent to the dead letter office May 25 1895. R CO McWinniana P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry, Ill
Leonard Bonslett
Jess Mingles
J. K. Peterson
D.L.O
R. CO
McWinniana
P. M
Eye help offered by Dr Wyatt and W H Stever
A brief notice offers free eye and spectacles consultation. Dr Wyatt at Main Street Peoria Ill, of Peoria Optical Co., and W H Stever in Henry Ill are available for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt
Main Street
Peoria
Ill
Peoria Optical Co
W.H. Stever
Henry, Ill
Webb's Ticket Office Ad Promises Cheap Rail and Ocean Travel
An old notice from Webb's Ticket Office at 100 South Adams St Peoria Illinois advertises reduced fares from $1 to $5 for travel via all railroads and ocean steamships to destinations across the east and west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raton
East
West
Webb's
South Adams St
Peoria
Nis
Decoration Meeting for Memorial Day at Squire Morgan’s
A meeting is slated at the office of Squire Morgan on Sunday evening May 1 at 7 o clock to plan decorations for Decoration Day. Camp Mayor J A Melick issues the order in his role as commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Morgan
Camp
J. A. Melick
Commandan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hutchins &Lincoln’s
Hourcuis
Lincoln
George Burt
Ofio
Congregational Church
Miles
Clyde Emerick
D.H. Anderson
Fingland Notion Co
England
Katie Hoerner
Peru
Ayer
Jones
Jones & Son
Dscribe
Republican
J. Watercatt & Co
Henry, Snn
John Whetzel
Varna
Amo Shoemaker
Richland Township
York
Marino
Phenix Lodge O. M. P
William Forbes
H. J. Smith
Daisy Smith
Amer Smith
Forbes
Neidhart & Forbes
Beatrice
Brownsville
Tecumseh
Nebraska
Rockport
Republican Steam Printing Office
P. B. Jacobs
Jacobs
Buckleen
THE
Celluloid Company
BroAdwAy
St Cloud
St. Cloud
Yee Pebeeon
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