For Sale Notices and Local Auditors Advertisements
A dense early 20th century classifieds page lists sales ads for grapes, house and farm items, apples prunes plums cider soft coal and other goods with contact names and dates. It also records town auditor notices from Whitefield Saratoga and Henry Townships scheduling audits on Sept 7 1915 1916 with clerks Henry S Rowe Herbert Doyle and Howard G Stoner listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield Township
Whitefield
Marshall
Ilnois
Henry S Rowe
For Sale Mill Feed and Cracked Corn Offers
Fresh supply of mill feed including cracked corn and horny feed for chickens. J Howard Williams Henry Oregon phone 268 blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Howard Williams
Henry, Or
History of Henrys early Protestant Methodist church
The article recalls Henrys early Protestant Methodist movement with a frame church for 200, notable pastors, and revival efforts. It mentions the North Illinois University college project, its abandonment for funds, later use of the building by the Baptist and Episcopal congregations, and eventual sale and relocation of the old landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Marshall County
Serond Ang Carrot
Abram Stapp
Allington
Tapid
Stubbies
Ephraim Hoyt
North Illinoi University
Church
Kev Scott
Wil- Sixink
Western Avenue
Erenry
Market Great
Methodist Church
UP Church
Baptst Society
Mert
St Johns
Protestant Episcopal Church
Mapill
Chicago
Third Street
Thomas Williams
Stapp
Dr King's New Life Pills Adverts and Odd Anecdote
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a night time remedy with a pleasant taste and painless morning relief. The copy claims easy bowel movement and all day well being, selling 36 in an original package for 25 cents. A separate item notes Old Wombat returning from Europe aboard a cattle steamer amid environmental concerns.
Central Illinois Conference Meeting to Be Held in Kankakee
The Central Illinois Methodist Episcopal annual conference meets in Kankakee on Tuesday Sept 14. It covers Whiteside county center to Indiana line and from Hamilton to Hancock county. The presiding bishop is William F McDowell of Chicago and Rev J B Bartle of Aledo is secretary. The roll lists 221 ministers including some inactive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Central Illinois Methodist Episcopal Annual Conference
Mississippi River
Whiteside County
Indiana Oine
Hamilton
Hancock County
Indiana Line
Normal
William F McDowell
Chicago
J B Bartle
Aledo
Methodist
Pontiac
Galesburg
J E Mercer
Henry
Bucklen's Armer Salve Advertises Healing Power
An 1915 notice touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a protective antiseptic for cuts bruises and skin ailments, urging readers to obtain an original 2-ounce box from a druggist. The long public notice then shifts to Marshall County Circuit Court attachments for Harriet O Peck versus Isaac E Stansell and a divorce bill for James T. Jones versus Mary E. B. Jones, detailing writs and court dates in Lacon Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Illinois
Marshall
Marshall County
Herriet O Peck
Millicent O. Peck
Isaac E Stansell
E Stansell
Isaac O Stansell
Circuit Court
Harriet O Peck
Millicent O Peck
Circuit Court of
DS Holden
Lacon
W L Wescott
A G Crawford
Fred W Potter
A. D
Maols
James T. Jones
Mary EB. Jones
Mary . Jones
Faerane
Mary
Jones
Sala Circuit Court
Ladon
Acon
la JV
Escott
Bolter
Ee Lacon
Courage and Decency Against Scandal in Journalism
A town editor refuses to print a sensational scandal about a neighbor family. He defends decency over curiosity, arguing printing harms a sick mother and distressed family. The piece champions restraint, uplift, and the courage to withhold harmful rumors.
Big Horse Camp Relates Vast Lathrop Stable Sightings
Railroad men returning from Lathrop Missouri describe the world’s largest horse stables and the British army’s horses. A stampede disaster near Clinton County killed and wounded many animals as they crossed a ravine after heavy rains, with veterinary crews handling wire damage and carcass removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lathrop
Moa
Mississippi
Atlantic
Clinton County
Waterloo
Masa
Dunned Accounts and Courtly Etiquette in Trade Practices
An exploration of dunning etiquette in business shows statements of account reach merchants from houses suppliers after unpaid bills. It notes cash discounts for timely payment and sending second reminders or sight drafts to banks if delays persist, stressing responsibility of both merchants and buyers in commerce.
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Adolph Klein
E. S. Sterrett
BE. L. Helper
E. H. Bradley
Golter
Woolner Bizg
Peoria
Advt
Johnnie
Henry Opera House
Robert Horr
Emma Horr
New Farmers State Bank of
Mason City
Tel
Henry Central
Relsmeyer
Rank
Meister’s Corners
Saratoga Township
Saratoga
Ilinois
Herbert Doyle
Henry Township
Board of Auditors
Town of
M. Waere
Aitad
Howard G Stoner
Gerry V. Stibgen
General Law
Collecti
la Salle
W. H. Jones
Main St
Grover Kirby
Camp Hotel
W. A. Smith
Sparland
Klulinois
Thompson Farm
Thompson
Naqon
Protestant Methodist Church
Europe
Central Illinois Conference
iWorth
Mizanets
Elba
Rexall Stone
UL Ad
Rexall
A. J. Ironmonger
Lostant, IN
Four Albas
Four Nelson
Gomiques
Leonore
Streator K
Leonore Brass
Liptal
Orchestra of
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