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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1893
Page
6
The store promotes deep discounts on Cloaks Fur goods and a range of children’s apparel as it braces for a Christmas rush. It touts Laney Bullings two round items imported at low cost, fur muffs caps seal skins and blankets with aggressive pricing and stock to reduce profits. Customers urged to visit now and avoid last minute purchase stress.
Local board of supervisors met Monday and Tuesday. Hon O M Barnes traveled to Dubuque on legal business. Fred Hacker, seventeen, ill with lung fever. Frank Wescott returned from Normal to thank with family. Street and McKool moved into new homes. McEntee and Mattie Adair married recently and will board at Smith house. Thanksgiving events, sleighing, and community visits noted amid town happenstance. Rev John MaQord of Chicago leads Congregational revival with Mrs MaQord and Miss Binslaugh, as interest grows.
News from Saratoga notes a charity collection of 814.75 goes to a monument for Mrs Henry Soelye, social events at the church Christmas entertainment plan, and school terms starting. Reports mention a recent snow storm, sleigh bells, and visitors from Whitefield and other towns.
The article notes a successful church oyster supper last Tuesday night with about 30 dollars profit. It also mentions James Smith on the sick list and a busy period with cattle shipments to Chicago by Santa Fe. Other items include a social at John Turnbull’s and Rev. Ward’s travel updates.
A health ad claims over a million users praise Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. It promises to cure throat lung and chest diseases and offers a trial bottle free at Dr Powell’s drug store. Largo bottles are priced at 6 cents.
Local notes describe a Thanksgiving shoot at Sparland with a lively crowd and festive bells. News mentions a wedding invitation for Lola Dunlap and Clinton Smith, a serious accident involving Jack Kenney after a horse incident, and a hospital visit by Dr Hendricks with recovery hoped.
An advertisement claims a sound liver leads to well being and lists symptoms of biliousness and indigestion. It promotes Herbine as a universal cure for liver stomach or bowel disorders, urging a free trial bottle at Dr Powell's drug store for 76 cents.
Laprairie Center community notes report Mrs Geo Aitchison’s well being as the two Jacksons dig a well for her. Roeder Hings works for X OC. Wilmot and J Carter visit H Scott. Mr and Mrs Frank Gloyd welcome a baby boy. Fred and Roy Wilmot plan to Hoopston for Great College. An oyster supper at M B church benefits Ladies Aid Society. W J Scott and wife mark their wedding anniversary. Roy Ward improves after treatment at Poorlk. Epworth Teague meets biweekly.
Advertises low prices on suits from ten to fifteen dollars now cut to seven dollars. Warns stock will not last as supply ends, urging readers not to miss the opportunity. Mentions mail delays, train time changes, and a school exhibition at Center town hall with 825 revelers and praise for the La Prairie Orchestra.
Mrs Rachel Dent visits in Magnolia while Julia Roberts from Varia stays with her brother Frank Roberts. Mr and Mrs Wilt Mathie and Elsio have Thanksgiving with Ed Mathis. Miss Edwards and Miss Hart celebrate Thanksgiving in Normal at Miss Edwards home. Mrs Glacier suffers a fall injuring a lower limb while Hattenour and child visit Lizzie McDermot. Navy hosts a New England Husking Boo event at Grange Hall. Ernest Bills returns from Abingdon for vacation with family and friends before resuming school. A church box supper and auction is planned at lia Mi church with boxes for two, date December 16.
Mr Hamilton from Cambridge Illinois testifies Ballard's Snow Liniment cured his rheumatism after saying it kept him from raising his hand to his head. Chas Handley, clerk for Lay and Lyman, endorses the liniment for rheumatism and other ailments. Sold by Di Powell in Putnam.
Geo Mead and wife depart today for Mexico Missouri to spend the winter with their daughter. Otis Leech of the Putnam Record is dangerously sick at Mrs Gowdey’s residence with pneumonia. J E B Saylor was duly appointed administrator of the estate of D J Levels by Judge Cassell. The column also covers local notes on turkey shoots, weather, and humorous anecdotes.
The notice describes a large weekend sale of overcoats, boots, and dry goods near Rutlang. It claims heavy discounts on felt boots, rubber boots, and Arctic gear, with prices and stock compared to rivals. The fragmentary text notes dozens of pairs sold and promises upcoming stock at low prices.
Cloak and Dress departments promote a week long gala in Lacon advertising 900 new cloak styles at 25 percent under rivals. They push 10 day clearance of hats ribbons velvet bonnets and holiday goods with many items below cost. A large display window promises Boys and Children's Holiday suits coats gloves and toys while calling for a massive 16 day clothing and dry goods sale to end December trade.
Henry Yaeger continues serving a popular 9.30 a.m. lunch each day. The lunch caterer earns praise for consistently meeting high standards and growing in popularity.
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