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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1876
Page
8
Read about the plow trial and river excursion planned for tomorrow. Local stores and suppliers at Locke and Culver's advertise plows, groceries, and dry goods while farmers report large corn receipts and sturdy agricultural prospects. Community notes include sermons, portraits of city improvement, and a notice of the Putnam county fair on September 19.
Rev B Edmiston preaches at the temple Sunday morning. Rev Daniel Strout will preach at the Christian church Sunday. Rev John Locke Martin of Arcola to occupy Presbyterian pulpit next Sabbath both morning and evening. Moore's excursion to central Kansas from Lacon Aug 15 tickets 23.50. M E church services next Sabbath morning and evening led by Rev A J Dennis. Christian Sunday school at Snachwine lake holds a picnic. Belle of Ottawa will offer short lake excursions. Kewanee district camp meeting starts near Wsoming Aug 16 for about a week with ministers attending. Old settlers' picnic Marshall county at Lacon next week with oration by Robert Boal. New Church excursion to Peoria on Grey Eagle tomorrow with low rates. Tickets on board at 6 am sharp.
Personal notes detail neighbors and visitors as many plan trips east for the centennial in Philadelphia. Entries mention Harlon Deyalon of Omaha visiting parents, Mrs. William Norman of Whitefield staying home due to illness, and several families preparing journeys through Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington to view exhibitions and celebrate the centennial.
The Printer's Favorite is a new Hardy Paner Cutter from the Auburn Mann factory. It cuts 30 inches and costs $60, built in iron with a patent jog device and other improvements to ensure straight edges and better printing quality.
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