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IESTThe Masquerade of Monday evening is now a thing of the past. It has beenis,ock.shUFor-amemany 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 humaoity inside the walls of New 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 last chance before Lent, and they had it Among theseTHE BESTLir of l)ress Goods, the lai styles of Trimmings, the lar stock of Housekeeping Goods can always be found the store ofmaskers almost every character imagin rTiv,drs,y-is.att.able was represented. There were Irish 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* sented4hftt had anyone dropped Into the ball, aov/kuowing It was a masquerade, ^oulanave 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 hall in a body,and after a promenade around the building, seated themselves io the center of theLaoon, ILLroom, where they indulged In a regularpicnic dinner,minus the bugs and worms.which was much enjoyed by all present.Those composing this make up” wore Emma Wright, Lizzie Smith, FrancesHauser, Maggie Currie, Katie and Ella Reiser, Kate Peterman and Annie Biek-We sell the best English £ German Hosiery, reliable manufacture, in color and priOur prices are always the lowf AW T\erman. The * Blackville twins” were well represeated by Mrs Howard Young and Mrs Alfred Coleman, while Mrs F, B Coe as Auot Ohloe,” including an antiquated carpet lack and umbrella, outshone everybody else for homeliness, being ably seeondod by Will Fosdick, as the representative of the animal kingdom in the character of a donkey The ele* gant costumes were not numerous, but what there was of them were very fine G. 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 waa the handsomest suit, hers or ips P1® one warn by Miss Btrawn of Lacon, on-1 but it seems they were both eclipsed by the suit worn by Miss Gertie Blckerman We would like to speak individually of alljvbo were masked, but space forbids.rdtng oftfatr prize of $10 in handiionicetlay, one ton-I of nal in., 3 lathe tier on. mo on*i.for Carpets, Curtains, Drap House Furnishings, ClotmShoes, etc. We captivate giving full value for every c lar received. Bring in anycalled low price list, we wilfgithou the goods as listed wit iscount of 6 per cent.John Entciiiu toftt-112?teatcash to theal-m.somest costumed geoTle-man was placed in the bands of Messrsslotron-ill10.0030P.toJ. R. Paskell, K. G Booth and Jas Hay den, who, after reviewing the gentlemen maskers most thoroly, gave It to G. H Gollier of Peoria, and he was certainly entitled to it.Three ladies—Mrs Chas Camp, Mrs T H. Vogelsang and Mrs Wm Spangler— were selected to judge the ladies aod ascertain who wore tue handsomest costume, the prize for which w _gold itatcn Miss Gertie Blckerman wasDad” Stevenson, uoioo girl R F Burl, farmer boy Mrs John Peterman, snow.Mrs Sam O’Banmo. little girl Frank Wigaod. ragamuffin Doe noae-y fellow who waa enii too koows-y to bo caught, and so no knows the nose ology of (bis nose y \sonMr F Lauterer, (be costumer of P ria, was at tbe Paskell House ail day w one of tbe finest selections of costuc ever brought to this city, which w. very reasonable In price, but owfn£the fact that for a year or so past pariwith inferior coitumes haye been viaitlaod In consequence Mr L \the cltnot so liberally nato778 10 8 7 IT75L6selected, 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 Fos dick, while the prize, a handsome toilet case, wont to Mrs F B, Coe for being the ugliest costumed lady in the hall In* the contest for prize for best couple of waltzers, donated by Mr W H Stever, Henry’s wide awake jeweler, there were many participants Mr and Mrs Okas ~ mp.were, the lucky ones. and.~thagaineon, or will be when he corItwere awarded the beautiful gold pen and holder, by a committee composed of MrsOhas Frommel, Mlis Kit Ooliigan andlt;‘T have used 8t Patrick’s Pills,Mr J. Reynolds, of Mayfield, Ky.. i pronounce them superior to any I k ever before used. I do not hesitate to commend them, knowing them to be liable.'’ They are thoro, yet gentle their action and leave the system Ln sp] did condition. As a cathartic, orator lt;orders of the liver, 8t Patrick’s Pills h: ,—Forsalebvd-. W. Niece“PevrtalSeitIMrs Henry Yaeger. It was a handsome prize and worthily bestowed.Borne are of the opinion that in mak* I log the award to the handsomest costumed lady that the matter of costume was antlrely overlooked by the judge*,that * person” had more to do witb lithan costume, Be that as it may, (be judges gave their decision, aod from it there is no appeal, so let it drop.Among the many well masked persons waa • Dad” Stevenson, who waa dressed aa a Union girl. and so cleverly wa* hie identity concealed that several young men were entirely gone” on her shape. One young man in particular waa so struck,” that ho danced with her” three times, and insisted on takingher” down to supper. Imagine his sur prise when Dad removed his mask.Dad was greeted with rounds, upon rounds of applause. He took tbe entire cookery, so complete waa his disguise. That the masquerade was a successgoes without saying Tho music was good, the hall floor was in good condition, everybody feltgood. the attendance was good, in fact everything was goodexctptthe weather_ind 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 Wo are aware that it is Incomplete, but if your name doesn't appear, lay It to the modestreporter:Colored school girls—Francos Hawser, Lizzie Smith, Maggie Currie, Kate Peterman, Ella Reiser, Kate Reiser, Emma Wright, Anna Blckerman.Mrs Howard Young, Mrs Alfred Coleman, Blackville twins.Cora Dent, daughter of the regiment.How do you like it? That’s the naof Capt 0ol York’s new boat that iply between Henry and Peoria. Wenot think a more appropriate name cohave been selected The boat is nbeing built at Jeffersonville. Iod , nothe personal supervision of Capt Yoand is nearlog completion. Capt Ylt;writes that with good weather he fhitthe Peoria will be ready to set sail! the Illinois river about tho first of Ap: and be ready for business the seeo week In that month. That the Peo will be a staunch and speedy boat no o doubts. Every sticz of timber, eye pound of iron and every piece lt;*f n chioery is guaranteed to be perfeci sound and first class, all of which thoroly Inspected by Capt York befc being placed in position. The old Gr Eagle whistle, which waked the echo along tho placid Illinois for so maiyears will be placed on the new boTi'he Peoria is bound to be a winner, matter what competition she may hai Capt York, by his straightforward bu nest methods, his accommodating spir his knowledge of water crafts, gaineda life long experience, has made for friends all along the route between heand Peoria, who will rally to tho suppi of the new boat come who or wbat meParties having freight to come up frc— * • * ft:8t Louis and intermediate points will well to correspond with Capt York, w will make special low rates. As we hapublished as much of descriptionthe new boat aa can bo given up to no we will not repeat it here Look out the Peoria wboo the whistle blowsF B Coe, king jester.fiW 0 Moon, Chinaman.Bam O’Banion, Napoleon 1st Chas McManus, sailor.Frank Roevey, MexicanChsjilariin, George WashingtonJ L Harrison, Spanish nobleman. Thos H Vogelsang, Irish tramp.dalOi Indian-.-All BaxenPhilip Stelmle, King Philip.Franz. WBrokaw. hnmpty duFredSonlck. McnblstoPtyJohn Lljdgren, school boy.t3baru.Jas Griffin, Father Hubbar*Chris Reiser, Dutchman.P H McManus, gipsy prince.G H Gollier, MephtstoHenry Grosser, foreman Comical fire engine.GPW Brooks, dude.Ed Haddon, president Lime Kiln club. Will Bacon, old man.Bruce Holmes, cowboy.Mary Murdock, Mikado.Anna Balleweg, school girl.Katie Beitz,(iElectroplating for fiMdlesCorrospondenco of The Uopubtioan.February 24. Mr Editor I am Hranswering letters from peoplo who sime plating silverware, jewelry at tfair last tall, will bo pleased if you pulish this letter i do not sell platers,directions for making a plater, but ylt;can get the directions free fromelectrical company. I got mbieTTromLake Electric Co. Englewood, III Yoan make a’plater yourself for about!I have all tho work 1 can do and thnany lady or geotleman who is mdust ous can easily mako from $0 to $8 day You haye noidea how much verware and jewelrv people have to plated until after you have staried In business. Every one seems surprls that tbe work is bo easily done, and it specially adapted to ladies. As any ele trical company Is better qualified to gl* you information than I can. I will an wer no more letters, so do not writo m Respctfully yours, Mrs A. Johnston.Lillie BallewegMrs G W Brooks, girl of the periodMrs Ed Haddon, elderly fat womanNona Sjshafer, gipsy princess.flowBucklvn'ft Arnica Salve The best salvo in the world for cu bruises, sores, uloera, salt rheum, fcvPhilip Ruddan, clown Miss Kuddan, fancy costume Tiliie Linae, housemaid.Ama Powell, Lizzie Cook, old lady.Hurdle 8wiger, Japanese hunting coat. Sophia Wlgand, Topsy.Kate Wigand, Miss Ophelia Minnie Murnane, school girl Mrs Frommel, grandma.Lawrence Peterman, clown.Emma ColUgan, news girl.Ella Sutton, Emma Horner, chambermaid Martha Bell, American flag.Mrs Ida Maxwell, bight Web Maxwell, hfttleatiln* -Mw, oan iuuuui. luvsores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblain corns, and all^ skin eruptions, and jposiroo.is guaranteed to give porfect aafisfac or money refunded. Price 25 cents box. For sale at Dr Powell’s drug sto:Cotmty Jftr*hi*iU*a AliUnec.A meeting is called to convene In ti GAR. rooms in Henry on Saturday Mar 19th, for tho purpose of electindelegates to the state convention, etlt;Rev A. F. Marsh makes an address at 1 a. m Business at 1 p. m. All who feno’ themselves to be prohibitionists, or arstrongly allied to the tpmperanco .cause are invited Geo M. Locke, Secretary, v
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Henry Republican
Henry, Illinois, US
Thu, Mar 03, 1892
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