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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1876
Page
8
Local columns report sales at Niece's store with paints syrups and school books, talk of tax collection readiness, and farm news including a massive Illinois corn patch. Community updates cover church camp meetings education delays, new residents sales and deaths with weddings and a marriage ceremony in town.
Rev B Edmiston to preach at the temple Sunday morning. Elders BH Bise set to preach next Sunday in the Christian church both morning and evening. A church meeting is scheduled Saturday at 2 p m. The Catholic Total Abstinence Union state convention meets at Peoria on Tuesday August 22 for a two day session. A republican caucus at Snachwine selects delegates for the county convention at Hennepin next Thursday. Marshall Encampment No 96 I O G C meets Friday evening. Rev John L Martin preached last Sabbath and may become pastor. A platform dance at Snachwine lake sand bar Saturday August 1th with ice cream and lemonade. J Sparling, E Bolce and Patrick F Murphy to address Irish Americans at Schaffer’s Hall on Sept 2d about Ireland’s future. admission free. Snachwine union centennial sabbath school picnic at Snachwine lake sand bar Friday Aug 25 with free dinner and lake excursion. Activities include addresses songs and music. food and refreshments provided. Weather expected fine for a gala season.
A Saturday baseball game drew a large crowd as the Varnas beat Henry's scrub nine by about two to one with a final score of 24 to 12. The Varnas featured several strong players and showcased notable skill despite a hot day, with both sides earning praise from players and spectators alike.
A night assault at a one room house in Litpolt left several adults mortally wounded. The attack followed a prior shooting at Mrs. Locke’s residence in Sebastopot. Sixteen people lived in the home, and the mob of five men fired through windows and walls, leaving multiple victims gravely injured while women and children fled. Arrests have been made of three attackers with more sought.
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