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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
4
Seniors, merchants, and residents share Easter observations and civic updates across Henry County towns. The item lists visits, upcoming church meetings, road conditions, family trips, business moves, and notices of local appointments and changes in service providers.
J J Barnes and wife left Tuesday to begin their sea son’s work traveling from Danville to Terre Haute then Peoria May 4 9 They will visit Henry friends during that week Mr and Mrs J B Wilson of Bradford have returned home from St Petersburg Fla Bruce remains lame but Mrs Wilson is in good health.
T C G Waterous announces candidacy for Third Ward alderman in Henry Illinois. He details residency, intent to follow state laws and city ordinances, Yale law graduate background, and pledge to act for residents’ interests. Public notice urges voter consideration before April 21 election.
Notice forbids dumping on vacant lands along Front street in Henry city. Violators will be prosecuted. Signed by Mayor J R Paskell. Advt.
An elderly lady bargains sharply over a silk item, hearing a quoted price of seven shillings while a man protests seventeen, then offers thirteen. The exchange reveals confusion and a quick, terse negotiation ending with a reduced offer.
Castle removed as postmaster of Wyoming. P B Colwell named to replace. General talk cites letters to Wyoming men and Castle’s 25 years in office. A paving project near Main street prompts removal of hitch racks by Court House Square for a new commercial yard by Princeton firms. George Zimmer of Peoria visited Henry on Sunday.
Classified ad items include a fresh milch cow sought by owner Henry Aukland in Henry Illinois, and a roan bull fourteen months old described as good. Also an early 20th century notice requests Voters of Second Ward support for Alderman Cr. Smith. Additional ads promote canvassing pay and a short horn bull calf for milking strain, sired by King Butt.
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