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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1895
Page
1
Community snippets report fruit pie ripening and hardware sales at Perry's Hardware. Social news notes Miss Worley entertaining, Easter Congregational growth, and an Equal Suffrage meeting planned for April 19. Local happenings include a cattle guard refresh, Ponzer's crusade in Central Park, and John Hoffman guiding the ice wagon crew.
Praok Miller and a Chicago friend visited over Sunday. Mrs Richard Baguley and two children from Van Orin visited her parents. Ed Motter’s house on Chird Street was moved back by John O. Kidd. Several Bradford visitors came to see grandparents Deyoe. I A Glenn shipped two carloads of hogs to Chicago. Henry lodge of the Knights of Pythias seeks full attendance Monday. England Nation Co at 225 Main Peoria sells spring goods. Rev Bannon to lecture on Single life Friday April 26. Leslie Clawson of Battle Creek visits his father. Joseph Schaffer of the Peru Sontag Post visited Father Yaeger. Star cigars promoted by Mrs Marian Hunt in New Opera Hall. Riverside District Grange meets April 25. Loton Prisby at 88 years fell four trees April 10. Frank Devoo and family visited from Bradford then to Chillicothe. A Santa Fe wreck near Chillicothe crushed a tramp. Dr Malone veterinary serves Saratoga township. Horins family gets new wheels. Robert Clark pays for Henry Republican copies in advance. J J Horry’s refined restaurant improvements. Mrs Wanser travels to Peoria for William’s household while his wife visits Putnam County. The Peoria freight train will no longer carry passengers. Local ads promote canned peaches and cigars. Hutchins store windows feature millinery displays. Adelaide Wescott entertained at McDonough home. Rev Haney to preach at Putnam M E church April 21. Quarterly conference at Henry Monday. Miss Wescott’s lecture praised. Adelbert Albertson visiting from Omaha. M B church ladies aid meets April 24. Dr Swem moves into former Dr Baker office with new fittings.
Mrs Thomas Gilkerson of Kansas City visits Henry relatives as her husband tours South America. Henry Shooting Club announces a May tournament May 7 8 9 with expected large crowds. Hutchins Lincoln paint storefronts and a clothing sign goes up. J N Cloyes fine shoes sale April 20 at 33.00 per pair. A Fiedler Son touts better goods for less money. J A Malick Co notes Buff Cochin poultry and egg settings from the Wilson farm. Quarterly meeting at M E Church next Sunday and conference Monday. Kate Morgan resigns to care for sick aunt in Ann Arbor. Florence Barr replaces her. Hutchins millinery opening draws big crowds and praise for new styles.
Hands and feet are praised for tenderness as readers are urged to try Selz Royal Blue and Selz Perfecto shoes. The leather cases resemble gloves, offering protection and comfort for men and women. Produced by Selz Schwab & Co of Chicago with bold promotion by J. H. Jones & D.
The week features a rising circulation for The Republican and a Saratoga township caucus explained to three county papers. Notable items include the Divilbisss Pacific trip, the Canton Tozier death and birth, Easter services at Congregational church with a lavish floral setting, and a detailed program for the Sunday school Easter program. Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder wins World’s Fair Highest Award.
Waterproof collars and cuffs that you can clean by wiping with a wet sponge. They have a genuine linen look and every piece is clearly marked this way.
Card of Thanks thanks friends who donated to drouth stricken Webster County Nebraska via Sidney White Elm Creek township committee members. Also includes multiple early 20th century health cure ads for No-to-bac No-to-ban Sterling Remedy Co Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Ayer's Cathartic Pills plus travel rates and Webb's Ticket Offices in Peoria Illinois Missouri.
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