Local notes from Henry county fair week and weddings
Beared scattered items from the August 24 1893 issue report social news visits travels and events in Henry county Illinois. Residents like Ella Jenkins Harvey Leech Frank Conn and Mrs Miles return from trips while others depart for the world’s fair in Chicago.
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Christian Church
Beckelhymer
Frank Quinn
Peoria
Jonnie McAvoy Turner
Hupp
Ella Jenkins
Charles Everett
Cheltenham
Chicago
Harvey Leech
Buelus
Neb
Wanfleet
Saratoga
R. McDonough
Lt. P. Harney
Joseph Shafer
Fall Dress Goods and Suits Sale
Prices on dress goods and silks for fall wear with extra bargains in fine bilk. Boys' School Suits offered for ten days at 75c, 1.25, 1.50, 2.50. Complete stock World's Fair Men's Suits and early overcoat trade. Five car loads of chamber suits shipped September 1 will crowd space, prompting extra bargains in furniture carpets and wall paper. Rogers Bros. silverware and watches feature bargains.
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Stetson
John Kline & Co
John Kline
Henry, II
Varna Principal Takes Post in Durand Schools
Prof T A Gallaher, former Varna school principal, departed with his family for Durand to take the principalship there for the coming year. Friends recall his service and the cordial ties formed during his Varna stay.
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T. A. Gallaher
Varna
Durand
Gal
Wenona Herald
J. EB
Remsberg
Aitchison
Kan
New Opera Hall
United
Maud Tabor
Hodge
Westney
Samuel Holmes
Maud
John G. Faris
Virginia
Washington D. C
Bull Run
Mt Vernon
Washington
Potomac
Mt Ayr
Henry Martin
Henry
Blanch Martin
Rachel Worley
Miss Worley
Mr Martin
Wyoming
Wedding and Anniversary Stationery Samples On Display
The Republican announces new samples for wedding, dancing, birthday and anniversary stationery. Engraving services available for all kinds. Visit The Republican office for first class printing and orders.
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Republican Office
Fatal drowning at lock and dam claims ten year old boy
The Hartwig family mourns the loss of Theodore Hartwig’s son Michael who fell from the upper gate while fishing and drowned in the lock. Witnesses say he stepped into deeper water after a fall, its body recovered about thirty minutes later. Coroner Morrow's jury ruled accidental drowning. funeral held at St Mary’s Church.
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Michael
Thomas Barnes
Jell
Morrow
la Rose
J. S. Burt
Dr Gregory
J.r.paskell
H. A. Kirchman
James Lambert
W. P. Hoyle
St Mary's Church
Fr Bask
Richard's Circus Comes to Henry for August 29 Show
Henry hosts Richard's Circus with six European riders a full company of performing horses ponies and dogs and two famed aeronauts Mons Thos Mille Berra who will present a free balloons race each day fans can see bold trapeze acts as the balloons descend amid gymnastic feats. Fire damage along the tracks plagues the area including John Morgan's field and nearby properties.
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Atichard
Henry
Europe
Mons. Thos
Mille Berra
Mother Earth
John Morgan
McAfee
Mike Sutton
Beoker Place
Webb's Ticket Office Ad Aims at Rail and Ocean Travel
Advertisement from Webb's Ticket Office at 100 South Adams Peoria promotes rates for all east and west routes, claiming 81 to 5 savings across railroads and ocean steamships.
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East
Webb
South Adams &T
Peoria
Lila
Henry City's Cornet Band concert at the park
The program lists pieces by E I Hulse Ger Southwebs and Barnhouse among others for a Friday evening park concert directed by Barney Cook. J F Gates moves his Rockford grocery stock saying he will expand the business and pursue long distance trade.
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Henry City’ Cornet
the Park
Guy Adet'a Maroh
E I Hulse
Ger Southwebs
Mirth Maro
Barnhouse
Ida May
Vetroo
Charlies Frommel
WSRI
OH Six
JH Taylor
Barney Cook
J. F. Gates
Rockford
Gates
Genry
Tll
Tennis Tournament Planned at Magnolia Grange Grounds
The Clear Creek Lawn Tennis Club schedules an amateur tournament at Magnolia Grange Fair grounds from September 20 to 22 and invites entrants to send names to secretary C C Mills Mt Palatine D I before September 6. A dental ad promotes St Patrick's Pills with claims of gentle action and tonic effects from Mayfield Kentucky.
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Magnolia Grange
Shoul
C. C. Mills
Mt Palatine
J. Reynolds
Mayfield
J. W Niccé
Card of Thanks to Friends and Sorrowing Family
To the many friends who so kindly and generously sided with us at the burial of our beloved wife and assisted with words acts and sympathy we express heartfelt gratitude. May heaven bless you all. A. Oseon.
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A. Oseon
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised for many skin ailments
Bucklen Arnica Salve billed as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with a money back guarantee. Price 26 cents per box sold by Dr Powell and Lee Druggist. George W Draper active for Home Forum Benefit organizing efforts in town. Clarke's Hock Candy Cord at urged for cures.
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Bucklen
Powell “Lee
George W Draper
Moline
Home Forum
Henry Yaeger Opens Popular Lunch Service
Henry Yaeger began serving his popular 9.30 am lunch last Monday. The lunch caterer is noted for high standards, with growing popularity and strong customer demand.
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Henry Yaeger
Henry
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