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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1894
Page
7
Local notes record visitors from Peoria and Emmons area, farm dealings, school plans, and upcoming events. A public lecture by Rev Burr, church activities, and advertisements for Melick Co services headline a mix of community news across Henry and surrounding towns.
Local ad notes clearance prices on carpets wall paper and furniture with specials in lace curtains and oil shades. Announces large stock for New York and the East from J Watercott & Co Henry, Ill. plus a mix of local notices and social notes from Henry and Corydon Indiana a sheriff's levy case in Camery dispute dismissed and community anecdotes.
William J Neuhaisen suffered a severe rib fracture with lung injury after a building collapse while tearing down a wall. He is not yet out of danger but expected to recover. Kerry Ward died at 74 after a rapid decline, leaving a wife and five children. Funeral details are noted, with Ward described as an honest, steadfast Odd Fellow of Marshall Lodge.
The Republicans of Henry township plan a caucus at John Morgan Esq's office on Saturday August 25 to select 16 delegates for the county convention on August 28. Herculus, Chairman. A separate Whitefield township caucus will be held August 20 at 3 30 p m at Town Hall to choose six delegates for the county convention. Saratoga township caucus also August 20 at 3 p m to select six delegates. Com Advertised Letters Aug 11 1894 uncalled will be sent to Dead Letter Office Aug 28. Mrs Dustin Mrs Lilly Dilger Abram Bibvoeod R C McWirrrans P M
Marshall county announces a robust delegation to Greer College for next year including three for Teachers' professional course two for Kindergarten work five for Business course two for music work and three or four for miscellaneous. More Marshall county students may join. contact Jesse K. Morgan Hoopeston for catalog options.
Selz Perfecto $3 shoe and Selz Royal Blues and Shoe line from Selz, Schwab & Co., Chicago, advertised as ventilated, breathable, and durable with blue soles. Sold by J. G. Jones & Son.
Notice that R C McWilliams stock at the Boston Fair Ge andite Store is being reduced with a 10 percent discount on all goods for the next 30 days. This follows the transfer of stock to Weene.
A 1900s style notice touts Selz Royal Blue 5 Shoe for men and women highlighting comfort and durability. Sold by J J Jones and Son. Also mentions Keeley Relapses treated and a treatment board price of 75 dollars at The Conway Institute Dwight Illinois August 16.
Every young man and woman should have a good business education. Brown's Peoria Business College offers science, language and literature, teacher training, business courses, music, fine arts and elocution. Catalogs available. Also mentions travel discounts and related office services.
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