Bargain Column Highlights Local Boston Fair Offers
Local ads showcase Henry Illinois stores including Aladdin and Coan offerings. Bananas fresh oysters mail pouch tobacco hats dresses and lime cement hardware are promoted along with field fresh produce and school tablets. Numerous prices and sales targets emphasize volume deals and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Ill
R. C. McWilliams
Prop
Aladdin
Coan's
J. H. Adkinson
Adkinson’s
J F Coan
Henry Yaeger’s
J H Adkinson’s
J H. Adkinson's
Henry Yaeger's
Field
Defoe & Weekz’s
Coan’s
Field's
Uf Palace
J. F Coan
Concord
H. J Granbury
Boston
Henry Isla
G. M Locke
Geo Field's
R A Elliston
Main Street
Local Melange Brims With Visitors and School Shifts
Una Adams visits Pontiac as many horsemen crowd the town. Ned R Trim, J M Ferrel and families attend local affairs while Ella Gregory becomes Gates’s grocery cashier. County superintendent Ong changes exam days as Alva Granburg returns home to sell, and a Henry Reds win 82 to 40 over Clear Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Trim
York
Ned
Ella Gregory
Gates
J M Ferrel
Sparland
Harry Iece
Ida Gregory
Cannab
Curtis Coulter
State University At Normal
Jerra Tur Sis
A Melick
Henry
Ife
Mra Buarritt
Main Street
Ong
Alva Granburg
Ed Gaston
Peoria Journal
A L. Gilpin
Woodford County
Gilpin
W T Dowdall
Peoria
Hall
Driving Park
Clear Creek Club
Henry Reds
Reds
Board of Supervisora
Lacon
Nellie Gorman
New York State
A. L. Gipin
Magnolias to hire principal Gooch for coming year
Magnolia school district secures Prof Arthur Gooch as principal for the next term. The town anticipates an excellent teacher and a sociable, agreeable family in Magnolia, with social circles expected to be pleasant and active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church of Putnam
Peoria
Thomas Gants
Fairbury
Crow Meadow
J. Aarrison
Robert H. Parker
Chicago
Wy Sam
Henry
Arthur Gooch
Magnolia
W .B. Conkey
Dearborn Street
Joel Fosdick
Chenya
G. W. Griswold
Whitefield Corners
Fosdick
Wm Fosdick
Illinois
Chenoa
M. E
Ayer
Anya A. Lewis
Ricard
Mollie
Minnie
Theo
Verna
Grandpa Stowe
Missouri
America
George Moore
Artesian
Father Raymond
George
Sam
Tony
John Crabb
Tiskilwa
Central Illinois M. E. Conference meets in Galesburg
The Central Illinois Methodist Episcopal conference gathers in Galesburg on September 25. It is expected the Henry charge will part with Rev. Mr. Scott after three years of service, a tenure that will be remembered as a period of growth and community effort for Methodism in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lido Baker
Jennie Johnson
Peoria
Frank Leavitt
Frank
Kirk Booth
Will Fosdick
Andrew, McDowell
John
Long Point
A L. Slupp
McDowell
Iemale
Hearty
Henry
Central Illinois M. E
Galesburg
Scott
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Real Economy
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla gives fair value for money with the slogan 100 for one dollar. The copy asserts imitators copy the line but Hood's is original and reliable, urging buyers to test the matter and buy only Hood's Sarsaparilla at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Webb's Ticket Office Seeks Travel Deals in Peoria
Webb's Ticket Office at Main and Adams in Peoria markets rail and ocean steam ship travel with lowest fares and multiple routes. J W Niece builds and paints a new woodshed, showcasing local activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Adams Streets
Peoria
May Fever Relief Promised by Ely's Cream Balm
Letters from readers endorse Ely's Cream Balm for hay fever and day fever relief. F. B. Geer of Syracuse New York reports wonderful success after trying the balm and recommends it to others. W H Haskins of Marshfield Vermont says it gave permanent relief after 25 years of suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Geer
Syracuse
N. Y
W. H. Haskins
Marshfield, Vt
Traveling salesman John Kline fairs four Illinois towns
John Kline visited Elgin Dixon Rockford and Freeport over the past week praising their enterprising qualities and locations. He conducted sales in these towns and noted some also housed furniture manufactories, affirming his success with J K as a traveling salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kline
Elgin
Dixon
Rockford
Freeport
J. K
Sarsaparilla Says It Reaches Trouble Directly
An elderly man praised the remedy saying it goes right to the spot. He claimed it speeds relief for stomach liver and kidneys more than any other medicine.
Advertised Letters at Henry Post Office List
Advertised letters at Henry post office include W. H. Erskine J. W. Gray H Kem pin Charles K Lombard John B. Martineau Wm Parker J. Pugh Mail closes at 8.85 a. m. and 6.25 p.m. Night mail 7.20 p. m. The well posted prairie chicken is beginning to fight shy of the shotgun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
W. H. Erskine
J. W. Gray
H. Kempin
Charles K. Lombard
John B. Martineau
Wm Parker
J. Pugh
Public school opens with fair attendance and staff changes
The public school started the term with steady attendance and routine operations. Principal Prof J W Hartnett returned from vacation. Anna Allen joins the lower room, and teachers include Hartnett, Ella Worley, Lucy Mateer at the high school. Mary L Boice, Sadie Albertson, Stella Motter, Lou Helper, Anna Allen at Wirt Street. Janitor Charles Ponser succeeds Mr Steele. Elias Herr remains at the lower building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Hartnett
Anna Allen
Prof Hartnett
Ella Worley
Lucy Mateer
Mary L. Boice
Sadie Albertson
Stella Motter
Lou Helper
Wirt Street
Charles Ponser
Steele
Elias Herr
Sizza F Parker
Peoria
Plymouth Church
Carrie Smith
Parker
C C Harrah
Man of God Quick
Deer Park
Starved Rock
Batley’s Falls
Forsil
P Hill
Keeler
Dwight
Gracie
Walter Hill
James Hill
Loda
Pat
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Hutchins & Lincoln
P. S
Woolford
Je& FP
Powell
Reynolds Bros Shoes
JH Jones & Bons
J. H. Jones & Sons
Una Adams
Pontiac
A V Brown
Clinton
Ind
Hazel Bluff
Hyndshaw
Hn Springs
Neb
Busness
Mary Bishop
Lockport
John Nootford
BE H Nutchins
Bureau
Medina
C. C. Barnes
West
Kansas
Mr Goodne
Oklahoma
Edmond
John McFadyn
Miss Kirk
Congregational Church
Boyer
J.W
AVING
Poland Chinas
Campbell Shields
Lawrence Peri
Augaiew Cottage Hill
Putnam Co
Ira M. Ong
Marshall Ceunty
Lacon, Illinois
Wenona
Campbell Bros., Jewelers
Miaweard
FANRY
Iloinots
Adams St
Peoria, Ill
Reliable Cash House
At &Oca
J.H. Adkinson
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