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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1874
Page
5
A dense Henry Illinois page lists sales and ads from Everett and Kleinhenz Krenz, mentions Dr Powell City Drug Store perfume and fish, plus news on school exams, local births and deaths, road fares, and civic meetings. Several residents move, farms sell, and legal notices hint at a saloon-liquor damages suit.
Community items include a new school by Mies AERO Ward near Snachyine, a Wenona temperance prayer group led by Mrs. Keeling and officers, dressmaker Mrs. C M Topping moving in with Mr E H Stephens, water well ventures by Robbie Stephens, and math puzzle solutions. Local obituaries, civic updates, and a push for a one mill tax to fund a city public library are reported along with several personal moves and accidents.
J. L. Jones defends low prices and fair treatment amid rivals blasting circulars. He says his alpacca dress patterns outsell others and accuses competitors of flashy claims to attract customers.
The Peoria Presbytery meets Tuesday in the city with Rev. T B Vail absent. Three candidates will be examined for gospel ministry and may preach. A public discussion on religion will occur. The Presbyterian women's board of missions also meets with delegates from local churches. The roll lists 88 ministers and 88 churches, each to send an elder. representation expected is two thirds to three fourths.
A card from KE. H. Sternxena thanks local ladies for past patronage and announces Mrs G.-at. Topping has taken charge of the rooms. Topping is described as an experienced dressmaker who will aim to satisfy all who entrust her work.
Remaining uncalled for letters at the Henry post office for the week ending April 15 include H Nelson H M Haller M Gillett Asa Storfs Roseboreteh EW McFaddin Vail Myers McGlochleut Held for postage Mrs M RB Hill J A Wannen P M
Weekly meteorological summary by Dr J B F Powell notes daily readings from the City Drug Store with highs around 60 and lows near 30. The week records show a highest point of 60 and a lowest point of 30 above zero, observed on Wednesday through Friday.
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