Memorial Day address scene in Wenona and local notices
Memorial Day address in Wenona delivered by Rev Penhellegon. Royal Olmsted granted a pension with back pay of $800. Local items include residents visiting Chicago and Lincoln, street lamp installation at New Opera Hall, post office hours on Sundays, and a variety of community notices from Henry and Bradford about trains, schools, boats, and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lome Batard
ENO
Mia W. T. Law
Chicago
Penhellegon
Wenona
Royal Olmsted
Fred Werner
Lee Kinnear
C. Camenish
Lincoln
J. Bartley
Opera Hall
Irene McNeal
John Morris
Lawn Ridge
J. F.gates
Jeff
Keosauqua
Iowa
Kit
Herd
Jeffries
Decatur
F. 8. Becker
Moreland
Rushville
Rebekah
Richard Tremain
R. H. Waterfall
St John’s Parish
Peoria
Steamer Rescue to Peoria Excursion Tickets on Select Tuesdays
The Steamer Rescue will sell round trip excursion tickets to Peoria during the Pain a Fall of Pompeii exhibition on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from June 25 to July 18 with return the next day. The plan extends to full family trips with the option to remain in Peoria until Sunday evening and return on the steamer’s schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I. Waterfall
the Henry High School
Ruth Moffitt
Whitefield Corners
Sam Hing
Becker
Post
A. R
Post Headquarters
Wenonia Greys
Lacon Nine
Wenona
Wenona’s
Mazileon
H. H .Hartsock
la Salle
Rescue
Peoria
Pompeii
J. W. Ryan
John Jones
Henry
Youolaang
Samuel Croft
F. 8. Potter
John Kline
E. H
Michigan City
Frank Baer
Goltra
Jimmy
Henry and
Stev Mr Barth
Washburn
Father Dikes
Philip Thomas
Ransom House
Ransom
la Salle County
Pearl Heath
E H Heath
Grandps Heath
Miss Pearl
Bradley
Henry Board of Education
Boar
Steamer Rescue
Runnlog
Jesyu Henry
York
Vwn
Viait
viait_friends_in Peoria
Moses Hartley
Creston
Lens
Mra Hartley
Hartley
Wedded for Life at the Bride's Parents Home
James Weeks and Misa Lillian Deyoe were married Thursday evening at 8 80 o'clock in the bride's home. The ceremony occurred under an evergreen arch with Rev J. H. Scott officiating. Attendants were Masara Fred Deyoe and John Weeks. The couple received gifts and the Henry Light Guard band serenaded them. They will reside at the Buckley house and begin housekeeping immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Weeks
Misa Lillian Deyoe
Fred Bécke
Masara Fred Deyoe
John Weeks
John
J. H. Scott
M. E
Mra Wecka
Buckley
Weeks
An P Deyoe
Frank Deyoe
Wm Weeks
Bradford
Hennepin
Fred Deyoe
Daniel Ketchum
Peter Smith
Sarah Disosway
Victoria Halblide
Batcliffe
Geo Butt
Golden Weddluxz Celebration for Mr and Mrs Raymond
A golden wedding milestone for Mr and Mrs Frederick A Faymond Sr to be observed Tuesday May 28 1889 with a home reception from 10 AM to 6 PM. The Raysons Raymonds have lived in Illinois and Hensmore over 25 years with Raymond serving as constable city marshal and assessor and Mrs Raymond active in church temperance orders and secret societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A Faymond
Mra Raymond
Sinois
Hens
Raymond
Elr
Residents suffer injuries in a series of mishaps
Mary Ann Green fell downstairs at Capt Townsend’s residence, badly spraining her ankle and injuring her foot while other body parts were bruised. Tamar Caley, 14, narrowly escaped serious harm when a hammock tripod collapsed on her head. Mrs Frank Coe cut her thumb badly while cutting bread. Richard Hunt had a splinter removed from his eye. A testimonial touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as curing rheumatism in three days. Supplies available from J W Niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Green
J. C. Townsend
Josep Caley
Taraar
Tamar
Frank Coe
Robert Hoar
Dr Kinnear
Richard Hunt
Kinnear
Forced to Leave Home as Free Trial Deal Draws Crowds
Over 60 residents were displaced yesterday while calling for a free trial package from Lana'sa Family Medicine. The ad promises a grand remedy for liver, kidney, digestion, and complexion issues with a free sample from any druggist. Gov Fifer to attend Peoria June 12 parade of Knights of Pythias. 8000 uniformed Knights and 16 bands expected. The steamer Rescue will offer round trips between Henry and Peoria for one fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana’sa
Gov Fifer
Peoria
Knights of Pythias
Henry
Webb's Ticket Office Adverts Rail and Ocean Travel
Webb's Ticket Office at Main and Adama street offers rails and ocean steamship tickets. Voora agents handle all railroads and ships with lowest rates and route choices. See you before purchasing. Moncey saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Corner Main
Adama Strests
Moncey
California liquid fruit in syrup of Figa advertised
A document touts California liquid fruit in syrup of Figa as a health aid for rich and poor, sold by Dr Powell in 00 cts and 1.00 bottles. It notes Wenona visitors Im. Chas Kitty Cahoon and Geo Waddle on a fishing trip with tall claims of huge catch, though such tales are questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Dr Powell
Chas
Kitty) Cahoon
Geo Waddle
Wenona
Illinois River
Dr Miles Nerve Cure Promoted for Swelling and Breath Shortness
An advertisement claims swelling in ankles or feet and shortness of breath not from rheumatism are caused by a weak heart and mental strain. The cure offered is Dr Miles Nerve Cure, sold at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br Powell
DeCosts
Miles Zmew
Powell
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Padies French
Joseph Hilb
Bank
Gentry Republicay
Boston ‘Fair
Sehick
Townsend
Whitefield
Harrington & Barnes's
Mr. J
Burt's
Duke Bros
Republican
Justice
Constable
Hupp
East Park Row
L. A. Meier & Sontis
Mikey
Jos Schick's
J. Schick
Woolford
J.E
F. A Powell
Ill
Monongahela
AL. Hopp
C. Moodey
Neo
Abel
J. Behick
Towsend
Macy
J. N. Barrett
Franklin County
Mass
Charlee Dille
Matthews
School Street
Henry Olson
Richmond House
Edward Street
Lacon
Samuel Clift
John Spencer
Samuel O’banion
C. A. Camp
Market Street
Rock Island
Lacoy
Altho
F. H. Goodrich
James E. Noyes
Henry Brot
Hatfield
Nehigh
Mr Noyes
Athletic Base Ball Club
Athletics
Kerry
Frank Lindel
R Main
Kroxvisle
Alaska Peak
Our City
Library Hall
James Lambert
New Brunswick
Chamberlain
J W Niece
Campbell Bros
Swan Lake Club
Montessane
Mersereau & CO
Adams & Fulton
Phobia
Illinois
Dakota
Dakota Belle
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