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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1872
Page
5
Town items report sales, livestock prices, and employment, with notices of Christmas goods at Everett’s and Burt’s, diary releases for 1873 and 1878, multiple sales and auctions, church events, road and bridge meetings, and early winter entertainment plans. Includes health and farm notes, postmaster appointment, and a large batch of local business advertisements.
The Western Postal Record of Chicago notes Our Fireside Friend offers a 16x20 inch chromo to subscribers, a value of ten dollars, praised as elegant and a fine household ornament. The issue also reports the death of Mrs Chauncey Barnes of Whitefield after years of illness, and her husband Mr Barnes departing to Pennsylvania for a three month visit to rest and reconnect with old friends.
Physicians from Lacon and surrounding area met on November 20 to organize a county medical society. Dr. Reeder opened the session with Dr. Allen of Chillicothe elected temporary chairman and Dr. Roberts of Lacon as temporary secretary. The group adopted the Woodford county merchant association rules for guidance and formed a committee to draft a constitution and by laws. A discussion on restricting membership to graduates of well accredited medical schools was tabled and the committee left uninstructed. The society adjourned to meet in Lacon on December dist at 11 a.m. with hopes all local physicians attend. Mr and Mrs D B Wier attend Illinois State Horticultural Society meeting in Centralia representing Marshall County.
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