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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
5
A survey of Henry reveals W. J. Davis a longtime saw mill and lumber businessman, and Metropolitan Life Insurance noting a vast agent network and 5,000,000 policies in force. Frank Osbon, Frank Osbon sells stoves and roofing work, while A. V. Goltra dominates local hardware and building trades.
Mr Deck has run a hardware business in this city since 1692 and hails from Raymond Montgomery county. He sells a full line of hardware stoves tin ware guns tackle bicycles paints and oils and represents the maha automatic lamp. Joseph Schick is noted as an expert concrete walk builder offering specialized cement work with guaranteed satisfaction and estimates.
Joseph N. Krenz, a longtime Henry business man, was born in Prussia and came to America at age 16. He trained as a harness maker with his father and has run a successful operation since 1862, dealing in harnesses saddles and a full line of horse furnishings.
Charley Motter, born and raised in the city, built a long career in livery since 1891. He runs a first class livery, feed and sale stable with many fine horses and reliable service at reasonable charges. John Hartley, a prominent real estate man, handles buying selling exchanging loans and fire insurance.
Thomas L. Clark, longtime Saratoga native turned Henry Ill. resident, forged a life of farm work and public spirit. He and his wife raised three children, earning popularity for hospitality and support of local welfare projects amid a life of early hardship and civic effort.
Rev John Rogers, a vigorous and successful minister, has served Henry’s pulpits for two years and earned strong support. A native of England, he worked in tin and copper mines before moving to the United States in 1868. He completed his schooling in 1873 and joined the Central Illinois Conference, serving ten charges with long tenures. Rogers remains highly popular in Henry.
The text praises Mr Rogera and his wife daughter of By III with four grown children active in church and music. It highlights Mr Rogers as vigorous and destined for greater achievements in his life’s work. Phillip Thomas born December 1850 in Henry area is described as well liked and capable, having served as rock-tender and later head of Henry High School.
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