Local shoppers greet season with sales and grainy chatter
A crowded page lists bargains at Posben and Schleef stores, Holiday lamps arrive at Niece’s drug, Clarke’s Rock Candy Cordial promotes cough relief, Grimes and Hartley news, town notes on postmaster Putnam, parades, and social events. Readers are urged to attend Thanksgiving services and a grand New Year ball details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posben
R’b. Clarke
J. A. Schleef
Dane
Niece
Drug and Ic
TaGrippe
Clarke
Chase & Sanborn
Posbenner's
J. Britt Hartley
Ein Whitefield
Mary Miles
Charley
Towls
John Bobleef
Whitefield
Aul
Jposbennar’s
D. J. Leech
Ponnepy
C. A. Camp
Mre Kirchman
W. Bean
Putnam
Henry city notes sale closes King-Brady hall and other items
The King-Brady billiard hall closes and faces sale to satisfy a chattel mortgage. Henry reports on local happenings including a gun accident to James Steele, a M E church Thanksgiving dinner, a charity lecture by Matilda Fletcher, a firemen parade, and a large Japanese show drawing crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King-Brady Billiard Hall
Henry
James Steele
Steele Bros
M. E. Church
Locke Building
Edward Street
D. P. Wilmot
George Scholles
Denver
Wilmot
Scholes
Julius Starr
Peoria
Rank Krenz
Rank
Max
Bessie Carver
Burt
Los Angeles
Gal
Illinois
Main Street
Cal
Matilda Fletcher
New Opera Hall
Adin Brown
Alderman Brown
Wesley Horrom
Drs Forrest
Gregory
Soureday
Studyinn Orchestra
Chamberlain
WeNiecs
Sidney Henderson
Chicago
Pineluffs
Arkansas
Sidney
Modena
Stark County
Washburn
Yoshimautis
Trade ads and a local accident fill a page
The page markets fabric and clothing bargains with prices and values for woolen fabrics, linens, suits, coats, and home goods while noting a serious wagon accident near Onbow where Douglas Hil tabrand lost an eye after a horse kick and received care from Dr Forrest until his sister could tend him at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Hillabrand
Onbow
Henry
Nicholas Klein
Forrest
Eke Aan
Hantentet
Lyoung
Birthday surprise for Lizzie Smith includes silver cup
J Watercatt & Co recounts Lizzie Smith's birthday party at her parents home with a silver cup gift and a generous supper. The piece also notes the death of Nathan Caton aged over 90, a New York native millwright, survived by a wife and three children, and mentions several runaway horses leading to minor damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Smith
Lizzie
Nathan Caton
VD. McLeish
New York
Helper & Adams
James McGune
Anthony Chance
Duke Bros
Second Street
Jack Green
Stephen Apple
Arnica Salve Promise for All Skin Ailments
Jacksons Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles and offers money back if not perfect. Price two cents per box sold by The Druggist in Fowoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
Jackson
Fust.t
Fireproof Building Policy Ploy Sparks Caution
A quip about insuring a “fireproof” new building exposes a joke on risk and policy. The dialogue features a judge and a wary broker, highlighting skepticism toward overconfident assurances in a light, humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extra Waxardous
Webb's Ticket Office Seeks Rail and Ocean Passage Deals
An old ad notes savings on railroads and ocean steamships across the east and west. Webb's Ticket Office at 100 South Adams Street, Peoria, Illinois, promotes ticket services and fare cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
West
Webb
South Adams
Peoria
Ils
Masquerade on City of Peoria Celebrates Farewell Party
A lively masque party aboard the City of Peoria honored Capt and Mrs York before their winter cruise. Guests arrived in costumes ranging from Italian girl to Uncle Sam and Jumb o. The bash featured a lavish spread and live music by Prof Wilbur Moor and Prof Ed Schermayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Peoria
York
Wilbur Moor
Ed Schermayer
Burt
Sam
Howard Yourlg
Howard Young
Frank Coe
Frank
Eli Wright
Geo Sleator
George
Lord Dundreary
Frank Vogelsang
Geo Halblide
Charlies Spangler
Charley
T. L. Vogalsang
Dinah
Thomas
G. W. Brooks
Alf Coleman
O'Flannigan
Arthur
J. H. Jones & Son
Ely's Cream Balm Promoted for Catarrh Relief
Denver readers praise Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh caused by alkaline dust and dry winds. Pharmacists in Denver Cheyenne and Parmacist endorse its efficacy citing numerous cures and steady demand. The Ole Olson troupe played to a gratified audience with a superb performance.
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Gelerado
Ely
B. F. Weeks
Denver
W. A. Hover
Lily
Michael Herr
Parmacist
Geo. W. Hoyt
Cheyenne
Ole Olson
Henry
Wwell
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Jenni Vicrarry
Matilda Pletcher
Republican
Fosbenner's
Feac Cour
Astro Toye
M. E
Nellie Marsh
Potter Mansion
Tozier
Chi
Packingham
Granville
Putnam County
H. P. Harney
Bradley
Jonnie Heath
Joe
Blican Office
Thatcher
Tillie Linse
Campbell Sisters
Salina
Lookout Mountain Post Gar
2D. “Henry Home Forum
Edwards and
Hart
Mra Vincent Becker
L. Kautenburger
George Brown
Phenix
Arizona
Far West
Geo Sparling
Walnut Grove
New Opera House
Als
J. A. Melick & Co
M. B. Church
David McLeish
Arthur Miles
Collins
Chillicothe
McCord
Ross
R. Ross
Ayer
Monier
H. W Ruggles
Israel Koehler
Paskell
Stever
A. Hi. Thatcher
Wright & Peters
H. J. Gransomna
Pamily
Mary Darton
Iamily
Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor
Bolls
Anyur Mies
Farm Journal of
Philadelphia
Farm Journal
Woman's Relief Corps No. 2
John Sebastian
P.R. R
J. Watercatt & Co
Henry, IL
Tove
Misa Howe
Annie Howe
Puck
Henry, Illinois
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