Divilbisss Reappointed as Superintendent and Matron
The Marshall County Board of Supervisors unanimously reappointed Mr and Mrs James Divilbiss to the offices of Superintendent and Matron of the Poor Farm for another year. The Treasury and Postmaster General announced stamp color changes from carmine to green for the two cent, and a new color for the ten cent stamp. Thompson’s Store in Whitefield granted a post office with Landy T S Thompson as postmaster and deputy John M Thompson. A proposed Lundy combined route with Whitefield may require a route change. Gov. Tanner issued a proclamation banning cattle imports from Texas and Arkansas into Illinois due to fever ticks and outbreaks. railways told to enforce the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Divilbiss
Marshall County
Board of Supervisors
Secretary of the Treasury
Postmaster’ General
the-Presidio
Post Office Department
Thompson
Atore
Whitefield
Landy
T. S. Thompson
John M. Thompson
Henry
Lundy
Tanner
Texas
Arkansas
Princeton Fair Draws 12000 as Horses, Livestock Shine
Henry W WAS led a strong local showing at the Princeton Fair last week. A large crowd attended each day with 12 000 passing through the gates on Thursday. Livestock, vegetables, tools and instruments impressed, racing offered solid thrills, and a guideless mare paced a mile in 9.9634, described as highly intelligent and remarkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W
Princeton Tatr
Tiduraday
Osaah Jones
J.B. Paskell
Frank A. Fiedler
George A. Burt
O. A. Camp
2. B. Sterrett
Isaac Forbes
Fred, Gertie
Elsie Potter
Mildred Oliff
Mannie Vail
Tim Woods
Walter Dagleston
Fred Paskell
John Adler
Phillip Brelmle
Chas Vogoleang
Patrick ‘McMsnns
Princeton Fair
Bothie
Hutchins Dry Goods and Millinery Emporium Promises Vast Fall Stock
The Hutchins store advertises a vast fall and winter selection across dress goods, gowns, cloaks, capes, millinery, shoes, corsets and blankets. It touts superb finish, fashionable designs, fair pricing, courteous service, and a metropolitan feel in a small town setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. H. Hutchins
Great Bargain House
B.A. Hutchins
E. H. Hutchins
B. H. Hutchins
Hutchins Lincoln Clothing Store Showcases Wide Selection
A Boston clothing store tour highlights junior suits for three to five year olds and five to eight year olds in reefer styles. Men’s suits start at 6.50 with extensive ranges in sack or cutaway cuts, plus underwear, hats, caps, neckwear, shoes, and rubber goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchine&Lincoln
Hutchins & Lincoln
Lincoln
Sipply
Alto
Tom Thumbs
Mateals
Knight of the Shears at Hatching Lincoln’s tailoring house
The Tailoring Department showcases skilled workmen each focusing on coats vests pants or machine or hand work ensuring top quality. Knight of the Shears HPF Andrews is highlighted as the master cutter who guarantees a perfect fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HPF
Andrews
Gente
Lincoln’s
A Brilliant September Wedding in Henry Illinois
The marriage of Anton Kuhn and Lizzie Hofer took place Tuesday September 14 at the German Catholic church in Henry. The ceremony lasted one hour with High Mass and a large reception at the bride’s home, attended by about 150 guests and later 60 more in the evening. The couple will reside in Clifton Illinois after a wedding trip to Garden City Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Kuhn
Clinton
Lizzie Hofer
Harmon Hofer
fila—Yesger
Harrington and Riley
Henry
Peoria
Princeville
Sparland
Lone Tree
Saratoga
Whitefield
Lizzie
Kahn
Tiskilwa
Abingdon College
Champaign. University
Abingdon
Chicago
Clifton, Ill
Garden City
Stringer and Harbers Wed in September 1897
Augustus G Stringer and Miss Dollie Harbers wed at the bride's home on 513 Bigelow Street with Rev D G Stouffer officiating. The couple traveled the next evening and later boarded the City of Peoria to Peoria where they will reside. Stringer is a barber and the note mentions his Peoria connections and local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringer-Harbers
Poe
Bigelow St
D. G. Stouffer
Augustus G. Stringer
Dollie Harbers
Stringer
Henry
Ringer
Peoria
Buckien's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief
An early advertisement touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises ulcers sores and various skin ailments. It claims all ailments will heal with perfect relief or money refunded and mentions a price in cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien
Arnica
Old Christian Church in Henry Ruins After Roof Collapse
The Old Christian Church once on the Public Square in Henry deteriorated after the east wall and roof fell inward. Built in 1860 as a Unitarian Baptist church, it hosted notable debates, abolition talks, and public meetings before postwar decline. J W Niece bought it four years ago, removed features, and now leads dismantling with plans for a public hall or rink structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Henry
Thomas Harless
W. D. Robinson
R. Garretson
Josiah Knight
Li” Pervier
Tor Deshi Eldes Chester Covell
R. Stowe
Joel Thomas
Isaac O.goff
Aarge Church
G Worley
WD Robinson
J Hanes i
Giddings
Horace
Mann
Prof Swing
Esther
Kellogg
Summerbell
Phelps
Miss Willard
G_A
J W Niece
Goltra
Niece
Magnolia Grange Fair announces premium apples and fruit display
The Magnolia Grange fair at Oleer Creek Ills runs Sept 21 23 24 with entry blanks at the secretarys. Premiums include 95 worth of nursery stock for best collection of ten apple varieties and six apple trees for top show. other offers include pear plum and cherry trees from local nurserymen. Also Dr Kings New Discovery promises cures for coughs colds and consumption with Life Pills for stomach and bowel adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Grange
Oleer Creek
Princeton
Arthur Bryant
L.a.garwood
P. Mille
Clear
Creek
W. G. Gabrira
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Powers Fair Store
Henry, Ill
She Benry Republican
Grovar Burt
Epirog
Illinois
Mammothe
Boston Clothing Store
Magnolia-Grange Fair
Dr King
Cheap John
Monster Underwear
Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Sun
Annie Stehle
Cottage Grove Age
Dr Powell
Aue
George Lloyd
Congregational Church
Geo. C. Lol
Mra Addie Smith
Defiance
Hia
St Marve Church
Gerhardy
Ill
Misa Lizzi
Engelbert Hofer
Whitefield Township
Augustus G. Sthinger
Reitefels Township
Dollie
Oclear Creek
Floyd Wilbuh
John Vurtis
Seeecconne
Nesbaesereonse
MBS
Rena Thiel
Seput
City of Henry
Board of Education
Dr.Swem
C. St. Smith
William True
Whitefield Corners, Ill
Clifton Chemical Co
Clifford
Fred
S. Becker
Henry—Bridge
Soe Rdkinson
Henry City
A. G
Humphrey
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