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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1894
Page
7
Hutchins and Lincoln announce first shipment of fall woolens including foreign and American makes. The new lineup features Chevrotts Worsted Kerseys Friezes and Scotch makes in a varied stock for the season.
Readable items include school books at Niece’s and Greer College offerings, local visits by Mrs Kneip and Anna Hull, social calls in Henry, Republicans caucus reminder, and various ads. Community events, rites, and business notices paint a busy local week with cattle, farming, and culture intertwined.
Retailers advertise clearance prices on carpets wallpaper and furniture with specials on lace curtains and oil shades. The sale targets New York and the East as the store promotes its largest stock in Central Illinois.
Watercott and Co Henry Sl Melvin Hawkins display a high producing threshing machine claiming 4161 bushels of oats and 48 bushels of rye in one day while setting twice. The report notes local movements and upcoming church society events at Peoria and Henry.
The New Church group and friends plan a picnic on the Hennepin road north of town opposite the river. All church members and friends are invited to bring baskets on Tuesday next Aug 28 at 10 o clock for a pleasant outing.
Parlor Boot and Shoe Store advertises 100 pairs of J. N Cloyes Grecian Kid hand sewed shoes in sizes 2'4 to 4, opera or common sense styles, former price $4, now $2.50 per pair. Also features boys high cut school shoes with calf sole leather tips and closeout prices on Oxford and Summer shoes. A. FIEDLER quoted as "No insurance" grinds on a business man's nerves amid a burn out.
The Henry City Cornet Band plans a Friday evening concert at the park on Aug 24 featuring filant 8 Frolto baritone solo, Cadet's March, overtures and selections by Dalbey Reeves Southwell and Dulboy. Director Barney Cook leads the program with The Five members of the shoe household ad segments and local notices follow.
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