14 Dec 1893
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1893
Page
1
We collected about 20 pieces of handsome imported dress goods in light colors and added an equal quantity of black dress fabrics. Yard prices start at 79 cents, with original values from 1.25 to 1.50 per yard. Opportunity to pick a dress to your liking at a low price.
Buyers announce purchase of William of Swadlincote England exhibit once awarded at the World’s Fair. Pottery now on sale praised for superb house decoration and display potential.
Our Sister Towns reports a visiting aunt, school vacation, new principal satisfaction, and plans for a Christmas tree. It notes a death in California, a Masonic installation, a Modern Woodmen lodge, an aging father visiting Scranton, union church activities, and illness of Peter Nighswonger. The piece mentions sleds shortage, new construction, and an upcoming Theatrical Co entertainment with unknown charges.
An advertisement offers Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and chest ailments with a money back guarantee after a fair trial. Free trial lot is available at Dr Powell's drug store with Largo size bottles.
Al Garrett and Bunico Gallup are ill while Lucinda Tanquary is poorly. Yankee Street offers a Christmas free Monday evening. Nageio Mathias learns dressmaking with Miss Iliff of Lacon. Blackwell student starts Bushnell school for winter. Local youths surprised Mr Shimp last Wednesday night. Jennis Watkins hosted an oyster supper for friends, with good times reported. Gines Onasoy begins at Draks school. Clara returns to teach. Chamberlain's Pain Balm praised as relief for rheumatism and general aches. 60 cent bottles available from J. W. Nicces.
Local column from South Whitefield records social happenings at the mill and gatherings. It mentions Henry Bonham, Sadie Salisbury of Saratoga visiting, a teased marriage watch prank, Nellie Baugh at the Camp House, and humor about Ed and Clara. It notes the illness of Jack Kenny, visits by Dr Hendrick and a supervisor, and mourns the death of Mrs Edward Burson of Santa Barbara with a brief obituary and devotional verse.
Public sale delayed from that week. Funeral attendance for Mrs Tremain in Sugar Grove. Mr Van Dyke and wife visiting Eureka daughter Dr Willis. Lizle Smith and Goss Dunlap wed in Whitefield Center. Ladies Aid bazar English Tea Friday. Frank Smith of Nebraska visiting mother Mrs S Smith. grandfather Snell aged 88. Whitefield minstrels praised for concert. J T Worthington hosted a Monday tea with an elegant supper. Clyde Dille and Joanie Thompson wed Thanksgiving at Amos Thompson’s residence. relatives present. The couple to Farmington for a reception and plan to settle in Middle Grove with Clyde teaching.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum chapped hands chilblains corns and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold for 2 cents a box by Dr Powell the local druggist.
Ed Leigh plans a house warming in La Prairie Center next week after a fine new home. Wilmot of Knox county visits his cousin X. O. Wilmot while W. Scott recovers from grippe and many others complain. Webber and Pringle Bros. shipped logs to Chicago last week. A pound party at the M E church minister's is planned with details next week. The ladies of the M E church report the parsonage being repaired by T S Hows.
Local notes report Rev Ward not well despite Peoria treatment, a surprise party for Rev Martin's nieces, and varied farm and town news. Wm A Kays, Otis Leech, Owen Allen, and others appear in sickness and travel updates. Skating rink opens at Apollo hall. local church fair planned. weather turns cold with forecasts.
Mrs Owens a Lacon book agent canvassed the area last week. The ME church hosts a Christmas tree and entertainment for Sunday school children. The Modern Woodmen formed a lodge last Wednesday, tallying 27 members. Abijah Williams of Nebraska visited his parents Mr and Mrs W H Williams. Homer Spurling injured while felling wood. an ax struck his foot. The Organ Indian Medicine Co. presents daily entertainments at the old M EB church after arriving Monday with a first class show.
Magnolia notes Mrs M D Massies ill this week and Rev J I Bliss leading a revival in Varna with services planned. several young couples attended the event in town.
Mt Palatine notes report a holiday fire at G O Davis store, schoolhouse flag proudly raised, and a community gathering planned for December 23. J M McNabb leaves for Dixon for about 12 weeks as John N Travis shells and travels in deep snow. ELS Stansell of Chicago visits. Hi in railroad work at 30th Street during the World Fair.
Reports from last week include Mrs George Park and Louise Lawrence returning home to Galesburg, Jessie Emans finishing teaching and heading home for winter, and Mrs R M Dentis improving curb appeal with new front yard work. Local fraternal events feature an Odd Fellows dance at Magénie hall and Good Templars visiting J C G T lodge in Hennepin with named members. Includes promotion for Ayer's Hair Vigor claiming hair restoration and gloss.
A last week hunt ended with a supper and dance at Franti Wood’s home attended by 75 guests. Captain Wm Fosdick received a baked crow on toast for the rival captain Albert Bacon’s honesty. Ed A Mathis earned a crow for vigil at a straw stack. The evening featured music, dancing, and a playful crowing game, with Mrs Dora Halblide and Arthur Smith winning a prize for the dark child performance.
An incomplete notice describes a Saturday sale at a dry goods store near Rutland offering overcoats felt boots and rubber boots at reduced prices. It mentions large quantities sold and compares prices to previous years with emphasis on no advance on rubber boots and significant discounts.
Gala dress department announces a huge sale with 35 percent off last week on all hats cloaks and millinery. Special offers on holiday suits coats caps gloves toys and hosiery with heavy discounts and a 16 day clothing and dry goods sale advertised to attract shoppers to a crowded store event in December.
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