Watercott's Second Opening Draws Large Crowds and Festivities
J Watercott & Co held their second opening amid bright weather after a Monday setback. Cannon fire and a bustling store yielded heavy sales of prints and muslin while the Blickerman Hall concert and fireworks drew 600 attendees. Miss Jennie Bruner impressed as a 16 year old violinist amid lavish stage decor and a lively ball afterward.
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Watercott
J. Watercott & Co
Henry Cornet
Blickermans Hall
Co Gilpin
Gabnon
Northwestern
ER. N. Catlin
P. Bouillon
Washington Guard
Lanzen
HH. Miller
Zikoff
Clarence
Coney Island
Jennie Brunner
Peru
Bigkerman’s
J. Watercort & Co
City Council Proceedings Regular meeting November 5
City council met with Mayor J O Townsend and Aldermen present. Minutes approved. Finance reported 1006.8 balance on Nov 1. Resolution about saloon licenses rescinded. Thomas Walsh dram shop license referred to committee. Bills examined and paid. Streets work detailed with numerous payments. Council adjourned. Townsend mayor. E T Disosway clerk.
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J. 0
Townsend
Robt. McDonough
Henry Watercott
Geo. Nicholson
G. F. Paskell
J. Riley
E.T. Disosway
Joseph Schhick
German Nicholson
Travis
JO Law
Trenaurer
Bush
Msrgheal
Weber
Schuman
Earl
Garlin
Cummings
Pat Herney
Mat Kuss
Jas Colligan
Frank Morgan
Tim Barrow
James Garvin
CE Rolloy
Bamo
Rolley
Dave
Chas Garvin
C. Townsend
Clark
Election returns show Republicans strong in multiple states
State results track a broad GOP surge with Butler defeated in Massachusetts and Carr winning in New York. Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania lean Democratic or Republican by sizable margins, while Nebraska Minnesota Connecticut New Jersey show mixed or clear party leads. Overall outlook favors Republicans in the early returns.
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Massachusetts
B. F. Butler
Robinson
Butler
Maryland
Virginia
New York
Carr
Nebraska
Minnesota
Connecticut
New Jersey
Abbott
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Railroad survey stirs Stark Peoria and Marshal counties
A proposed railroad line surveying southern Stark county northern Peoria county and part of Marshal county draws comments from Henry residents who favor project as a boost to trade. The Henry Herald notes support but warns opponents to join or be left behind. The Presbyterian church and synod of Illinois plan memorial services for Luther with Rev Lewis O. Thompson delivering a short sermon on The Life of Luther at 7 p.m. next Sunday.
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Henry Republican
Stark County
Peoria County
Marshal County
Clenry
Wyoming
Wyoming Herald
Henry
Bro. Herald
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Synod of Illinois
Luther
Lewis O. Thompson
William Carney Promoted to Assistant Dispatcher at Peoria
William Carney assistant train dispatcher at Bureau Junction is promoted to succeed William McLean as assistant dispatcher and operator at Peoria. He is described as careful and reliable and expected to give satisfaction in the new position.
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William Carney
Bureau Junction
William McLean
Peoria
City Council Rescinds Saloons Cap in Henry
City council rescinds the resolution limiting Henry saloons to seven. Another party filed an application without designating the building, and the request was not acted upon.
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Henry
Passenger-rate war lowers fares from St Louis to New Orleans
A price battle among carriers between St Louis and New Orleans reduces passenger fares with competing routes in effect. Intervening markets feel the impact as travelers benefit from cheaper tickets and services adjust to the lower price environment.
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St, Louis
New Orleans
Envelopes Offered In Stock At Flexible Quantities
The store promotes 17 000 envelopes available with or without printing. They can be sold as single packs or in custom lots to suit buyers. The envelopes are claimed to be the best in the market and warranted to give satisfaction.
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Henry
Griggs Glycerine Salve Promises Quick Healing
A vintage advertisement touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal healer for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and sores. It claims relief for piles and skin eruptions with a satisfaction guarantee or money back for 25 cents sold by H. B. Whitcomb.
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Whitcomb
Hennepin Odd Fellows Visit Depue Lodge This Week
The Hennepin Odd Fellows plan a river route visit to Depue Lodge on Wednesday evening if weather allows. Hennepin Post No 21 aims to engage in worthwhile community work as 57 members strengthen local efforts. The M E church revival attracts attention under Rev Peters, with new ministerial outreach and growing congregations.
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Rennepin
Hennepin Odd Fellows
Depue
Hennepin Post
G. A. RB
Mite Society
M.E
E. Fairfield
Peters
Congregational Church
Bro Barrett
Band of Hope (Temperance
Josie Tomlinson
Misa Jozia
Florida
Kleptomaniac by a Pistol Ball in Kentucky
Governor Blackburn recalls a young man wounded by a pistol ball who repeatedly burglarized a store after recovery. Each time the thief served time, then broke in again until brain injury was cured by trepanation and pardon. The man behaved thereafter. Also noted: a London journal on Miss Chamberlain and an Ohio girl praised by a verse writer.
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Blackburn
Kentucky
Penitenvincy
London
Miss Chamberlain
Detroit Post
Married notices from local churches report several unions
In this city on Nov. 6 at the M Fh parsonage Rev J B Taylor joined Pleasant Farrell of Henry township and Susie M Shaw of La gon in marriage. On Nov. 7 at the M E Parsonage Rev J E Taylor united Fremont Gilkeson of Ida Iroquois county and Augusta M daughter of Aaron Deffenbaugh. At Whitefield Corners Oct. 31 at Mr Thome Runnells residence Rev J Aliason wed Henry Mattison and Ida J Swift. In Sparland Oct 81 at 11 am Rev A Bower joined Reuben Chelton of Peorie county and Mary A Kear of Steuben township.
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M. Fh
J. EB. Taylor
Pleasant Farrett
Henry Township
Susie M. Shaw
Lagon
M. E. Parsonage
J. E. Taylor
Fremont Gilkeson
Ioda
Iroquois County
Augusta M
Aaron Deffenbaugh
Whitefield Corners
Thom
Market Prices for Grains and Farm Commodities
Weekly quotation list shows Winter and Spring wheat at 3.20 to 3.25, corn around 42 to 40, oats 2.50, rye 4.80, barley 45 to 55 cents, lard 12 cents, butter 18 to 20 cents, eggs 14 to 16 cents, potatoes 39 to 40 cents, chickens and turkeys priced, cheese 12 cents, honey 26 per unit, molasses per gallon, greens and timothy hay listed, hogs live at 34 cents and 4.25 total according to market board.
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Henry Marke
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Marshall County
Whitefield Township
Town Hall
Baratoga Township
Marshall _County
Marshball
Tinois
Ephraelsang
Ephra Vogelaang
Desckbed
Said
Towit
Holmes and Heacock
A. D
Belle Vogelsang
Ephra Vogelsang
Coc. Jones
Ingle & CO
Stattonm
Boary
Hutchins & Moodey
Henry, Ill
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