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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1904
Page
13
A local notice urges shoppers to save on grocery bills by trading with a listed group. It promises substantial reductions and greater value through alternative purchasing options. The communication stresses practical savings and encourages inquiry for details.
The election passed quietly on Mosday with W ChxHdly presidens, Louis Webster, Chas Maxwell, E. S. Royce, George Frank and George Chrisman trustees, and Frank Ray elected constable. Other Republican victors included Louis Coborne collector, Addison Tanquary clerk, Jas Matthias collector, Ola Hunt school trustee, and N W Tanner constable. Reports mention M E church masterly singing, a notable elocution by Edith Waugh, and local happenings from Varna and Wenona.
Mrs R M Tremain learns of a death in Kanoss but illness kept her from the funeral. The report blends names, places, and fragments including Dr Willoug, Dotterie, Bruce Fountain, and Harry, with other scattered details about neighbors and kin in a rural community.
A fragmented Hopewell political glimpse shows Republican voters mobilizing behind a single ticket amid crowd chatter. Local residents including Gail, Mr Day, and Sgt Swain are noted in passing as campaigns echo through a rough, gossip-filled scene with sparse specifics.
A Baratoga event marks William D McAfee’s 41st birthday with family guests arriving at 8 pm after a carrom game. A seven to eight course supper followed as friends sang and departed before the Easter Sabbath. Local updates note a new blacksmith shop near completion and interior renovations at Henry Geo Dillon’s brother’s house, with Easter visits and sickness affecting several residents.
The Hennepin ME Sunday school plans a candy bazaar and entertainment Friday night April 15 with 5 cent admission and candy priced by patrons. Home made sweets and a millinery stock update from Mrs Jennie C Maybre in Chicago are noted amid local political notices and community updates.
A local vaudeville bill presents Fintonigan’s Fortune and its cast at Florid A M hall on April 2. Larry Finnigan Patrick Flanigan F H Allen Rafferty Dutch Jake W H Morris Count De Morney Bert Hetrick Mrs Blavolgan Mrs Anos Hall Katy Jake’s daughter Oleo Chance Lady Hannah and others star in a light comedy with piano accompaniment and ticket pricing 15 and 25 cents. Doors open at 4 and show starts at 8.
Master Donald Badgley celebrated reaching bio 18th birthday with a party of friends including Frank and Reuben Moffatt Ralph and Everett Hecht. Other items note Woodmen delegation to Toluca, John Chance's death near Florid, and multiple local visits and social news from Putnam county reflecting small town life and ceremonies.
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