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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1891
Page
6
The store announces another round of reductions in its Dress Goods department this week, aiming to clear assorted fabrics, trimmings, and related items. Shoppers can expect marked-down prices across multiple aisles and new sale dates posted in-store.
Sparland readers hear Elder Pierce in Toulon presiding mestings. Ida Lewis visits, Burnham fixes shop in Sparland News office. Mrs Lois Conners to be buried in Sparland from Nebraska Wednesday. MEB meeting at Bethel on 26 27. Local court case over abuse settled. Crow Meadow items report farming, sickness, and social notes. Grange meeting drew large attendance. J Chambers seen in Henry. teaching in Boyd's Grove.
Johnnis Monler is very ill with pneumonia while Tom Lenders must husk about 80 acres of corn. Mrs Garrett Fagin is improving, Mrs Jacobs is very low, and James Chambere began the winter term at Boyd's Grove. Mary Riely leaves Greenlee School for a graded Western state post. A Christmas tree will be at Whitefield Center M E Church Christmas Eve with an prepared program. Harrie hired Smokey to till land from Jane Greenlee across Cooper Barnes and Harrington. the ditch was unfinished and no one benefited, leading Smokey to sue Groenley due to Dilts bargain.
An old advertisement promises relief for coughs coughs and lung conditions with Dr King s New Discovery. It offers a free trial bottle and sample to prove its healing powers with a money back guarantee.
Sugar Grove reports Cally Clawson at the state Capital as a Grange delegate. Quail law warnings curb local hunting while Johnnoy Digilbiss loses a top horse. An oyster supper and entertainment drew attendees despite poor roads. Aukland family party and California trip plans are noted along with Whitefield alde hunt results and pool score details.
Mrs Norton is appointed school treasurer of Whitefield township with strong qualifications praised. The community also notes illness in the Talon family and announces events including a Vernon Brothers musical entertainment, church activities, Christmas preparations, Mollie Stringer's marriage to James Walker, Telegraph Grange entertainment, and an oyster supper plan.
Mr Maxwell of Henry attended services in Saratoga on Sunday and Mrs Kaermeon visited friends in Galva. Mr Darby walked to church again and appeared better. Quarterly meeting set for Deep 20th and 27th with Elder MacCulloch preaching. Peter Lewis visited Galesburg for a few days. Protracted meetings planned each evening this week. Roy Bentley accompanied by daily calls after services.
John Floorman and wife welcome a baby girl as Alexander Calder recovers from illness. Miss Cora and Miss Mary Scott hosted the choir. Libbie Greene visits Braddyville. The Presbyterians plan an oyster supper for church painting and repairs. Frank Aarlin remains weak, neighbors lend husking help. Sunday school to celebrate Christmas with a tree. Rob and Will Turnbull plan to settle near Dunbar Nebraska after buying three quarters of land.
A local retailer announces a 30 day sale on Reynolds Bros Fine Shoes with 1000 pairs on special order arriving Jan 15, offering 50c to $1 off per pair. Also advertised are linens, silk and chiffon handkerchiefs, mufflers, neckwear, cloaks, coats, blankets, dress goods, and 40 suits at 25 percent off. The sale begins Saturday Dec 19 and runs until 40 suits are sold.
Oyster supper at Oxbow church next Wednesday. bell social at Magnolia M I church on Dec 19. Lou Howard of Chester Neb visiting relatives. various local updates on farming, sales, social events, and minor incidents in Hennepin and Magnolia communities.
Mr B Jones of Alna Maine reports his daughter Arilla suffered seven running sores on her body. After taking Hood's Sarsaparilla there was marked improvement and now she is well strong and healthy.
Blanche Kelso spent Sunday in Eureka. Church sociable at William Wheeler's on Wednesday evening. W H Wheeler attended the State Grange at Springfield last week. Mrs Ed Grady and sister Belle attended a church fair in Bureau Tuesday. W F Shaw of Eureka will assist in Christmas exercises. he is a fine cornet. The W C T will meet at the Christian church parlor on Saturday January 2 at 2 30 p m.
Sunday school plans an old fashioned fireplace event with Santa, a tree, and an oyster supper free for scholars under 15. others pay 25 cents. Christmas Eve activities include a literary entertainment and song service to end with the oyster supper. Baptism and church probation welcomed a newborn daughter of Fred and Nettie Morgan. Grandma Anderson remains very ill with a grim outlook.
West Oxbow notes regular spring weather and mentions G W Hillabrand will hold a public sale on Wednesday the 28th. The letter laments bad colds, impassable roads, and reflects on social debates about women's voting rights, expressing concern over spousal duties and household neglect amid politics.
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