Local notes from Henry in the August 38, 1872 issue
Local department reports heavy rain and ongoing Sunday school convention. Circus reports, school term delays, property sales, and assorted town notices across Henry and vicinity. Street incidents include mischief, theft attempts, and a runaway team with minor damage.
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French Trimmer Sews New Trim Across Dresses
A Chicago inventor, Leslie Ruffter Company, introduces Comings French Trimmer, a device for sewing machines that speeds applying bias French folds and acts as a binder and hemmer. Sold through sewing machine agents as a valued addition to machines.
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Putnam County News and Local Happenings
Local notes report sickness heat and quiet days as G P Eaton moves to Henry. William Longman closes his meat market and heads to Nebraska. Rev B Edmiston preaches at the M E church. Mrs Harriet Strout dies after typhoid. burial in Henry cemetery with sermon by Rev White. A lawsuit over dog ownership ends with $25 to plaintiff and costs to defendant. Sampson swindler captured in Missouri. bail set at 500. Town board passes ordinances, whiskey license set at 300 and hotels 200. A heatwave cemetery grave digging mishap ends with pallbearers assisting to complete the grave.
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