Early settlers and locals recall Charles Everett memory
Charles Everett of Chicago visits old Henry friends for a few days. He helped found the area in 1848 as the first drug clerk and plat owner, built a notable home now owned by George Nicholson, and ran a brick drug store later owned by Dr Powell. His career spanned farming in Iowa to Chicago groceries. he is 66, healthy, with a gray beard. His family dispersed to Cleveland, Herington Kansas, and other locales amid a wave of regional changes.
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Charles Everett
Chicago
Henry
George Nicholson
Dr Powell
Iowa
Frankeye
Clevelindy
W. A. Cooper
Herington
Kan
Joe
James Quhin
Edward Stormes
Bradford
Aldo Samuel Wriggs
Chillicothe
Aldo John Wood
New Jérsey
Mra Q
Albert
Francia Quinn
Quinn
Charles Bell
Waller
Harrison
Camp House
Walter
Isull
East Park Row
Local items and notices from the Rex North era period
The text lists multiple brief detours of people and places including James Colligan of La Rose, BeOS folks, an afternoon boat trip, and various names such as Louis Mutton of Cantona. It references Thacker's Jewelry-store, a B&Q railroad office, and visits by Mrs Estuqué and Mre Andrews, with names like Dr Hall and Mra Maria Gree of Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
B.eMlitebell
Sheldon
Sun
James Colligan
la Rose
Owsler
Thacker
Louis Mutton
Cantona
Eilenry
Schaefers
Samuel Bracken
Canton
Henry ‘Eaglestons
Bessie
Earl
Jfile
Wyoming
Joseph Estuqueé
Hall
Distressing Stomach Disease Cure Promoted by South American Tonic
An advertisement touts a miracle Nervine Tonic claiming permanent cure for stomach ailments arthritis and general weakness. It promises rapid relief from first dose and asserts universal efficacy with no failure though the text is fragmented and promotional. Proprietor listed appears as JaeRO A-Pow e with unclear location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaero
Will Duke Buys 240 Acres In Springwater Township
Will Duke of Henry Illinois purchased 240 acres from John Albers in Springwater township at 45 an acre. Duke, a capable landman visiting Rock county with Henry investors, arranged the deal with John J. LaDue after observing the market and proving his acumen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Duke
Luverne
Hock County
Minn
Henry
John Albers
Mr Duke
Rock County
Geo. Hoeck
Springwater
Whi
John J. LaDue
Albers
Mrs Hattie Farling laid to rest in Putnam Cemetery
The obituary notes Mrs Hattie Farling’s burial at Putnam Cemetery on Wednesday. It praises her practical Christian life as a wife and mother of five, the loss felt by her husband and children, and expresses sympathy with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Farling
Putnam Cemetery
T. H. Williams
Mary
Iowa
Illiels
Mra
O. P. Carrol
Louisville
Eunld
Elsie
Thakilwa
Wray
Kureks
Christian Church
Miss Cleary
Miss Dally
Gee
Lawson
Princeton
Social notes from Mt Palatine and area this week
Mr and Mrs C F Anderson entertain guests including J Wigert of LaSalle H Munecan and daughter Rachel of Morton J R Robinson and son Selcyr of Henry Pearse and Lidy Tures of Hennepin Inry Barr and Daisy Brouner guests of Mrs G O Davis have returned to Lostant J W Hill treasurer of John A Tolman Grocery Co Chicago called in the village He used to roam the area and is pleasant William Happold under doctor care at Streator in better health Laughlin family in Princeton area last week School has started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Anderson
J' Wigert
LaSalle
H. Munecan
Rachel
Morton
J. QR
Robinson
Selcyr
Henry
Piabes Pearse
Lidy Tures
Hennepin
Inry-Barr
Daisy Brouner
G. O. Davis
Lostant
J. W. Hill
John A. Tolman Grocery Co
Chicago
Hill
William Happold
Streator
J. H. Laughlin
Princeton
Echoo
New Great South American Kidney Cure Advertised
A Six Hours claim asserts distressing kidney and bladder diseases are relieved quickly by a “New Great South American Kidney Cure.” It promises prompt relief of pain in kidneys and back and immediate relief from water retention. Sold at Dr Powell's drugstore.
Overcoats and Suits Discounted Across Range
Local store advertises overcoats priced from 14 to 30 dollars and suits from 14 to 30 dollars, highlighting affordable menswear options for the season.
Chicago Millionaire Praises Union Central Dividend Rise
A Chicago businessman, Rockwell King, lauds Union Central Life Insurance Co. as the 8d annual dividend rises to 881,904 on $50,000 of insurance, up 4,840 from last year’s 288.46. The letter, signed by King and agent J C Ford, notes the company pays the highest interest rate to policyholders among U S insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Central Life Insurance Co
Chicago
Edward A.sergueon
Union Central Life Ins. Co
City
Rockwell King
Union Central
United States
J.C. Ford
Union Central Ee Insurance Co
Henry and Vicinity
Relief drives push famine aid through church networks
Mrs M Bridgeway Ely president of the White Crogx Benevolent Society speaks for aid to China famine relief. A second $20,000 has been cabled to Rev Arthur Smith of Tlensien chair of the relief committee. The first funds purchased provisions sent to missionaries now distributed to those in need as missionaries return with official welcome and plans for further receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bridgeway Ely
White Crogx
Iain Henry
China
Arthur Smith
Tlensien
Sunday Opening and Farm Sale Report
A letter questions Sunday opening of saloons and suggests front doors be used by retail workers on Sundays. The Daniel Deter farm near Ralston, a 200 acre property, was sold to George Gregory of Magnolia Illinois for 13000 dollars. Anderson and Bordero Realty handled the transaction and the new owner plans to move in next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J., Ross
Ralston
Daniel Deter
George Gregory
Magnolia
Illinois
Anderson & Bordero
Journal
Scranton
Iowa
Néxpress
Buckeye Pile Ointment Promises Quick Relief
Advert says Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment relieves intense itching soothes heals and cures enrouse cases where surgeons fall. It is sold with a guarantee and has prices 50 cents per bottle and 76 cents per tube. Bold at Dr Powell city drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabler
Dr Powela City Drug Store
Henry hosts Welcome Day for visiting Odd Fellows excursionists
Labor Day in Henry featured a cordial welcome to La Salle Odd Fellows guests. A city procession, cornet band, and park gatherings led to a relaxed afternoon with a La Salle baseball victory at the Big 4 diamond. The Fred Swain steamer ferried visitors home after a day of merriment and shared hospitality.
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Labor Day
Henry
la Salle
Henry Lodge
Eprointe
H.askirchoun
James
Edward Street
Edward
Richard
Main
Ifred Swain
Tsagutu
Auditors certify town claims and expenses for Henry township
The Board of Auditors of Henry township met September 8 1901 to audit accounts. Claims allowed include Motter Mercian Williamas and others for highway work printing auditing and clerical services. Total of 339 88. Signed by Supervisor Gregory J P Kirchman and Town Clerk Cromwell. Death off and Electric Bitters praised in Hepburn Arth. Unrelated notices report Nicholson buying the Wm Martin ranch near Kimball for 24885 and visit by Drs Magill of Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Auditors
Henry
Chas Motter
Peter Mercian
Williamas
Raymond
Geo Burt
Geo Burt & Son
Burt & Son
HH Kirchman
HJ Gregory
H Gregory
EG Cromwell
Henry Township
H. J. Gregory
H. H. Kirchman
Cromwell
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Jo Re Robinson
Jesse Anderson
Ainiaw
Bauta Fe
Santa Se
Rock Island
Wit Sievers
U. S. Express
Willi Ga
Will
John Hartley
Clarion
Wright County
John Hofer
Josh Moody
Thomas Monier
Peter Neuhalven
Peter Jacobs Jr
Howard Brown
James Hastings
Chilicothe
Wilbur Hastings
Sparnand
H. Hutching
Minnesota
G. P. Deyoe
Hope Deyoe
I'red Deyoe
Housto
Texas
Cefain
Exos
Joamnes
Plente
Lacon
John Gopson
Jay Mangoon
Alnost
Ballard
Leo Squires
Front Street
Charlies Molter
Elwin
Siss Lou Wisley
A.eisier
Putnam
MT Palatine
Theo. Haktwid -Henry
Llinois
Buatantess
Theo. Hartwig
Henry, Illinois
J. B. Munday
Henrietta
Tex
Chamberlain
Henry, Il
Wm Martin
Kimball
Nicholson
G. Magill
Peoria
G E. Burt
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Cea
Bldie
Eenee Ves
Peter Harrington
Cannah Jones
Ili
ten_ Telephone
S. D. Smith
Dn Smith
Henry, Jr
McManus Bros
Saratoga Township
James Murphy
Caleb Condit
McAleer
Stubbs
Willi
W. H. Wallace
Adam Henkins
JosErn Jones
Martha Jones
Eny 8
Laml«rtaille
A. Piedler & Son
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