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ns,tlock.lUht.r For-saraemany a day since there was so enjoyable a party as was this one. Despite the mud, rain, sleet and darkness there was a perfect jam of humanity inside the walls of Hew Opera House, both masked and unmasked, altho the unmasked outnumbered the masked by a large major ity. But everybody was out for a good time, it being the Iasi chance before Lent, and they had it Among theseLine of Dress Goods, the lateststyles of Trimmings, the largest stock of Housekeeping DryGoods can always be found.at the store ofmaskers almost every character imagin able was represented. There were Irishw,tire,•1 y.men, tramps, princes and princesses, lords and dukea, harlequins and kings, cowboys and clowns, and negroes galore To such an extent was this race repre* sented.Jthat had anyone dropped into the ball, ng£,-ktnwiag It was a masquerade, ^oulouave thought they were In the midst of a colored ball Among the most grotesque characters was a bevy of colored school girls, eight in number, who marched into me hail in a body,and after a promenade around the building, seated themselves in the center of theLacon, I1Lroom, where they indulged in a regularpicnic dinner,minus the bugs and worms.which was much epjoyed by all present.* ikThose composing this “make up were Emma Wright, Lizzie Smith, FrancesHauser, Maggie Currie, Katie and Elia Reiser, Kate reterman and Annie Bick-We sell the best English and German Hosiery, reliable in manufacture, in color and priceOur prices are always the lowesta!n /% i T\___erman. The * Blackville twins” werewell represeated by Mrs Howard Young and Mrs Alfred Coleman, while Mrs F, B Coe at “Aunt Obloe,” including an antiquated carpet lack and umbrella, outshone everybody else for homeliness, being ably secondod by Will Fosdick, as the representative of the animal kingdom in the character of a donkey The elegant costumes were not numerous, butwbat there was of them were very floeG. H. Gollier of Peoria wore a beautiful red silk suit which was the admiration Of all, and the suit worn by Miss Schafer was its equal, while it was a tie as to which was the handsomest suit, hers or hipi fbe one worn by Miss Strawn of Lacon, ron-1 but it seems they were both eclipsed by the suit worn by Mias Gertie Blckerman We would like to speak individually of alljvho were masked, but space forbids.rdtng of tfaor prize of $10 in hanaiitionneetday,•oneCon.•dofonalInn.,d lathetber:lon.amovon-in.for Carpets, Curtains, Drapery House Furnishings, ClottingShoes, etc. We captivate 6ygiving full value for every dolar received. Bring in any socalled low price list, we will give ou the goods as listed withaiscount of 5 per cent.Join Hotcltini r, toBat-’ 11 ting It©* atcash to theal*[on.somest costumed gotrtlo-man was placed in the bands of Messrs3 enact oroirn-tall:go.rcoon f P.Qfls.J. R. Paskell, K. G Booth and Jas Hay deo, who, after reviewing the gentlemen maskers tnost thoroly, gave it to G. H Gollier of Peoria, and he was certainly entitled to it.Three ladies—Mrs Ohas Camp, Mrs T H. Vogelsang and Mrs Wra Spangler— were selected to judge the ladies aod ascertain who wore the handsomest costume, the prize for which w _gold WBTSE Miss Gertie Blckerman wasDad” Stevenson, union girl R F Burl, farmer boy Mrs John Petermao, snow.Mrs Sam O’Banmn. little girl Frank Wigand. ragamuffin One noae-y fellow who waa eniirely too koows-y to be caught, aod so do one knows the nose ology of this nose y per sonMr F Lauterer, the costumer of Pen ria.was at tbe Paskeil House ail day with one of the finest selections of costumes ever brought to this city, which were very reasonable in price, but owing to the fact that for a year or so past partieswith inferior cqltumes have been visiting the city, and In not so liberal!and In consequence Mr L was atromzed as he flhoakhto0778 2087177515106selected, and received the prize. The next In order was the awarding of $5 in cash to the homeliest costumed gentle* man, and this was awarded to Wm Foa dick, while the prize, a handsome toilet case, wont to Mrs F B, Coe for being the ugliest costumed lady in the hail In' the contest for prize for best couple of waltzers, donated by Mr W H Stover, Henry’s wide awake jeweler, there were many participants Mr and Mrs Ohas ~ Jap .were, the lucky -ones. and-thagaineon, or will be when he comeswere awarded the beautiful gold pen and holder, by a committee composed of Mrs Ohas Frommel, Miss Kit Colilgan and“I have used 8t Patrick’s Pills,” says Mr J. Reynolds, of Mayfield, Ky., and pronounce them superior to any I have ever before used. I do not hesitate to recommend them, knowing them to be ro liable.'’ They are thoro, yet gentle ia their action and leave the system m splen did condition. As a cathartic, orator dis orders of tbe liver, 8t Patrick’s Pills have *—Formal© bvJ1-. W. NieceSi.heLit)yti-llltoiMrs Henry Yaeger. It was a handsome prize and worthily bestowed.Borne are of the opinion that in mak* ing the award to the handsomest costumed lady that the matter of “costume” was entirely overlooked by tbe judges, that * person” had more to do with it than costume, Be that as It may, the judges gave their decision, and from it there is no appeal, so let it drop.Among the many well masked persons was ’ Dad” 8tevensoo, who was dressed as a “Union girl.” and so cleverly was his identity concealed that several young men were entirely “gone” on “her shape. One young man in particular was so “struck,” that ho danced with “her” three times, and Insisted on takinge“her” dowQ to supper. Imagine his sur prise when “Dad” removed his mask.iii“Dad” was greeted with rounds, upon rounds of applause. He took tbe entire “cookery,” so complete was his disguise. That the masquerade was a successgoes without saying The music was good, the hall floor was in good’ condition, everybody feltgood. the attendance was good, in fact everything was goodexcapUhe weather juad the roads, andto the good management of Mr Henry Yaeger, manager of New Opera House, and the members of the Oornet Band, were tbe participants indebted for all this “goodness/'Below we give the names and costumes of as many of the maskers as our modest reporter could ascertain We are aware that it is Incomplete, but If your name doesn't appear, lay it to the “modestreporter:”Colored sohool girls—Francos Hawser, Lizzie Smith, Maggie Currie, Kate Peterman, Ella Reiser, Kate Reiser, Emma Wright, Anna Blckerman,Mrs Howard Young, Mrs Alfred Coleman, Blackyille twins.Cora Dent, daughter of the regiment.“Pearl* PfHow do you like it? That’s the nameof Capt Sol York’s new boat that willply between Henry and Peoria. We donot think a more appropriate name couldhave been selected The boat is nowbeing built at Jeffersonville, Iod , underthe personal supervision or Capt Yorkand is nearlog completion. Capt Yorkwrites that with good weather be thinksthe Peoria will be ready to set sail forthe Illinois river about the first of April and be ready for business the second week in that month. That the Peoria will be a staunch and speedy boat no one doubts. Every stick of timber, eyery pound of iron and every piece *f machinery is guaranteed to be perfectly sound and first class, all of which is thoroly Inspected by Capt York before being placed in position. The old Grev Eagle whistle, which waked the echoes along tbo placid Illinois for so manyayears^ will be placed on the new boat.A ■he Peoria is bound to be a winner, no matter what competition the may have Capt York, by his straightforward bus! nest methods, his accommodating spirit, his knowledge of water crafts, gained byiia life long experience, has made for him friends all along the route between hereand Peoria, who will rally to tho support of the new boat come who or wbat mayParties having freight to come up from * * ‘8t Louis and Intermediate points will do well to correspond with Capt York, who will make special low rates. As we have published as much of a description of the new boat as can bo given up to now, we will not repeat it here Look out for the “Peoria” wboo tbe whistle blowsF B Ooe, king jester.iiW 0 Moon, Chinaman.Bam O’Banion, Napoleon 1st Cbas McManus, sailor.Frank Rcevey. MexicanChas^Martin, George WashingtonillJ L Harrison, Spanish nobleman. Thos H Vogelsang, Irish tramp.idilOi Indian-.-All BaxenPhilip Steimle, King Philip.Frank. WBrokaw. hnmpiy duFredSonick. MenbistoptyJohn Llndgren, school boy.l)bard.Electroplating for fiMitlesCorrespondence of Tbe Itopubtloan.February 24, Mr Editor I am tired answering letters from peoplo who saw me plating silverware, jewelry at the fair last tail, will bo pleased if you publish this letter l do not sell platers, or directions for making a plater, but you can get the directions free from any electrical company; I got mthe from the Lake Electric Co, Englewood, III You oan make a’plnter yourself for about ft I have all tho work 1 can do and thinkJas Griffin, Father Hubbar Chris Reiser, Dutchman.P H McManus, gipsy prince.G H Gollier, MephistoHenry Gresser, foreman “Comical” ffreengine.CPW Brooks, dude.Ed Haddon, president Lime Kiln club. Will Bacon, old man.Bruce Holmes, cowboy.Mary Murdock, Mikado.Anna Balleweg, school girl.Katie Beitz,any lady or geotleman who is mdustri ous can^easily mako from $6 to $8 per(Iday You hay e no Idea how much silverware and jewelrv people have to be plated until after you have started in the business. Every one seems surprised that the work is so easily done, and it is specially adapted to ladies. As any electrical company is better qualified to give you information than I can. I will answer no more letters, so do not write me. Reapctfully yours, Mrs A. Johnston.odVIfLillie BallewegMrs G W Brooks, girl of the period.Mrs Ed Haddon, elderly fat woman.Nona Schafer, gipsy princess.slowPhilip Ruddan, clown Miss liuddan, fancy costume Tiltie Linae, housemaid.Ama Powell, “Lizzie Cook, old lady.Hurdle Swiger, Japanese hunting coat. Sophia Wigand, Topsy.Kate Wigand, Miss Ophelia Minnie Murnane, school girl Mrs Frommel, grandma.Lawrence Peterman, clown.Emma Colilgan, news girl.Ella Sutton, Emma Horner, chambermaid Martha Bell, American flag,Mrs Ida Maxwell, flight.Web Maxwell, harlequin.AnnajQoelzQr, f*nay costume^Wm Fosdick, donkey.Wm Button, jockey.Mi8lBtrawnr-fancy costume*Wm Peterman, jhe devil:Buckivn'ft Arnica SalveTbe best aalvo in the world for cuts bruises, sores, uloers, salt rheum, fcvci sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,corns, and all eruptions, and posi,na pi„ ired. _ is guaranteed to give perfect saCisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale at Dr Powell’s drug storesCotmty JPrfthikiti** Alliance.A meeting is called to convene In the GAR. rooms in Henry on Saturday. Mar 19th, for the purpose of electing delegates to the state convention, etc. Rev A. F. Marsh makts an address at 21 a. m Business at 1 p. m. All who know themselves to be prohibitionists, or areTstrongly allied to the tpmperaneo cause,are invited Geo M. Locke, Secretary, unoonTbe Century and 8t Nicholas for March are up to their usual excellence. Dainty and valuable household necessities both of them.totieUHoof
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Henry Republican
Henry, Illinois, US
Thu, Mar 03, 1892
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