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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1891
Page
7
Spot Cash locals tout cheaper prices on sugar flour and tobacco with large volume discounts. The ad promises bulk savings on 24 lb sugar, flour, and Bull's Head tobacco plus new dinner sets and crystal glassware, urging cash customers to compare prices and visit the store for summer bargains.
City and vicinity reports show Julius Watercott at Joliet races and various social engagements in Chicago and Peoria. Local commerce notes include Jos H Perry’s barb wire, Isle Powell lectures, and monument orders by Mrs Henry Clift with Richard Mellon contracting.
Elder T A Boyer announces a public Friday night discussion Is Christianity Declining The piece notes community notices about events and local personalities including Dr Powells mother Mrs Bessie Croft and the Hyers Sisters performances as part of a bustling town calendar
Local items announce the Magnolia Grange Fair to be held October 7 8 and 9 1801 with quest for improvements at the grounds on Clear Creek and an entrance fee of 15 cents for visitors over ten. The notice lists state documents available at The Republican office and highlights Park College commemorative pamphlet received from Galesburg featuring Founders Day addresses and portraits of Park Geo S Park Rev John A McAfee Elisha B Sherwood and trustees.
A G A R memorial reception and donation of the Memorial Book with ceremony, second musical program and literary music is planned at New Opera Hall on Wednesday August 12 beginning at 7 30. The program includes music by a band singing prayer presentation by G M Bane on behalf of donors reception and response by C W Ayl ing on behalf of Lookout Mountain Post and an oration by Chaplain Gue the youngest chaplain in the army.
An advertisement for Webb’s Ticket Offices in Peoria offers cut rate rail and ocean steamship tickets to all points of the globe. It promises reliable information and cheapest rates and directs travelers to visit 100 South Adams.
In the Circuit Court of Marshall county October term 1401 Mary BE Montgomery vs George Montgomery a chancery suit. A bill of complaint is filed and a summons issued returnable on the first day of the term at the Marshall county courthouse in Lacon. Clerk John B Wright. Compits Sol’r.
Campbell Brothers Jewelers advertise a daily sale of gold filled cases from Elgin Rockford Waltham and Springfield movements priced 12.50 to 15 with solid gold watches at 17.50 20 and 25. Silver coin cases with good movements priced 6.50 to 9.50. Elgin movement silver cases at 4 with value to 10. Special made movements praised as top sellers. Large stock of silverware offered with 6 piece tea sets and standard triple plate ware. Warranties extend one to five years.
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