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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1890
Page
7
A collage of ads and notices from Henry Illinois retailers and residents. Envelopes for sale at The Republican office. various medicines and remedies advertised. furniture sales and store promotions. parish notices, social events, and local visits. A wedding ceremony with Judge Evans is noted.
D B Turner the artist from Hennepin visited Peoria to study local pastel portraiture and compare with noted works, reporting progress and satisfaction with his portrayal. Rev Father Lockney’s Chillicothe parishioners plan a horse and phaeton gift amid a Chillicothe ball fundraiser. The Rex steamer trip for St Joseph’s parishioners, a large excursion from Henry, included a picnic at Wood’s Grove with no incidents. The local office printed 24 000 sixteenth sheet theatrical programs and two smaller runs in one day, showcasing factory capacity. Vinnie Harper suffered a burn from a gas leak while at a gasoline store, missing church duties. John Kline’s upholstery shop features Welton rug couches and a combination lounge, with willow chairs and an invalid chair in stock. The Hyer sisters concert drew strong local attendance with renditions of My Old Kentucky Home and Swannee River, earning enthusiastic praise and recognition.
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