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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1884
Page
7
A partial catalog of elegant gift ideas suitable for any age or relation, promising refined presents and tasteful options for all occasions and states of friendship.
Day Bros & Co of Peoria Illinois reports strong spring trade and urges customers to inspect their large stock of dry goods carpets and related items. The firm touts low uniform prices, vigilant buying, and fresh daily arrivals at 113 115 South Adams Street with promises of bargains across departments.
The Duncan Bonham wedding joined Frank E. Duncan of Geneseo and Carrie M Bonham at the Bonham home last Wednesday. A musical organ prelude, Rev A Bower ceremony, lavish feast, and extensive wedding gifts marked the celebration. The groom, a telegraph operator now taking a post near Winston, Dakota, and the bride, a well regarded figure, were toasted by a large group of relatives and friends from across Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and beyond.
The article describes a wedding at Edgar Culver's residence last Thursday with a guest list including Ellison and Olaf Ellison of Topeka. Mendelssohn’s Wedding March accompanied the bridal entrance as Rev. Mr. Glendenning officiated, and the bride looked radiant as they were pronounced husband and wife.
Junior Vice Commander Mrs G A R of Baltimore writes of using a remedy for pain from a toothache and notes relief. She mentions the City Hotel being painted and compares it to the Paskell House, with a stray reference to St Jacobs Oil.
A historical advertisement invites readers to send a 2 cent stamp to Keystone Watch Case Factories in Philadelphia for a handsome illustrated pamphlet on how James Down and Keystone Watch Case are made. The notice hints the series will continue.
Posted timetable indicates trains depart Houry daily except Sands after Sunday November 19 1882 with connections at 9 42 AM 11 40 PM 7 30 PM and 9 10 PM. Early morning and late evening services shown for the period.
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