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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1887

Page

7

Local ads clash over bargains on goods and drinks

Readers are urged to visit The Republican office for cane Irish whisky and cigars while local stores advertise cheap overcoats, flour, shoes, and canned goods. Concerts and balls at New Opera Hall promise entertainment as merchants promote sales and services across town.

Siloke Coan's J. H. Jones & Toned Tableta Coun’s Fom & Jerry Henry Yaeger Samle Chicago Daily Quan’s J. Schick N. York N. Abel Dublin Tr. H. Jones & Sons F. Coan Gus Beil John Heim John A Logan Gus Biel JH. Joncas & Sons Boss Metropolitan Journal Custom House of New York Deacon Poole McCoy House J. H Jones & Sons Woolfort Henry Dr ‘Powell Willis Ottawa Henry Light Guard IL L. G. B New Opéra Hall Joehick H. L New Opera Hall Willie Light Guard John Kline Stuben Georkitt, Jr The Republican

Local Melange and Holiday Happenings in Henry

Local items from Henry noting weather improving sleighing, visits from relatives, homecomings and travels. Church events, weddings, sales plans, and community notices include talks of trips to Arizona California and Joliet, a bridge election, and a funeral at St Marys church with details on Mrs Mathias Louis and Rosalinda Ludwig.

M. Lous Mathias Louis St Mary's Church Father Bank Lockney Peoria Calvary Cemetery Rosalinda Ludwig Rockfield Aschaffenburg Bavaria America Miss Ludwig Henry Benjamin Lombard United Labors St Mary’s Church

Christmas Festivals Bring Joy to Presbyterian and MEF Church

The Presbyterian Sunday school Christmas program featured Mozart Christmas Anthem and multiple student recitals including Bart Claus and the mouse and Our Christmas. Santa Claus appeared as Mr Adams distributed presents, marking the 21st anniversary festivity with elaborate decorations and a festive mood. The MEF church tree festival followed with gifts and lighthearted moments, concluding with the Joy to the world refrain. A brief local note praises Dr Jones Red Clover tonic and mentions editor Ruggles dining at Harrison House and political talk.

Presbyterian Sunday School Mozart Morgan John Gregory Banta Claus Florence Buckley Effie Stapp Clyda Worley Mamie Buckley Annie Willie Una Adams Ina Diverbliss Dolly Clara Illiams Warren Hoyle Archie Williams Santa Claus Blanche Brown Adams New Church C Davis A C Christern Nelson Clark Angel of Peace Christendom Mra B C Johnson Mistle Foy Virginia Scott Rev Scott Bro Scott

Overland Flyer and Union Pacific Tickets Offered

Weekly California excursions on the Union Pacific Railway feature round trips to San Francisco Los Angeles Colton and San Diego for 60 good for six months. One way emigrant tickets to California and Oregon priced 85 via Denver and Salt Lake City with free berths in emigrant sleeping cars and fast express service. Also notes on mappings and agents S M Knox of Princeton IL for more info.

Overland Flyer California Union Pacific Railway San Francisco Los Angeles Colton San Diego Denver Salt Lake City Union Pacific By Co Oregon S. M. Knox

New Years Ball Promises Enjoyment at Henry City Event

The 7th annual New Years ball by the Henry City Cornet Bund drew anticipation as the public rallies to this to be noted soci event. Compe tent floor committees at Bickerman hall and Gehrig’s orchestra of Pekin set the stage for a refined evening. A New Church sociable at A C Christern’s residence offered Trop ical and domestic fruits with Columbia Drum and Anns Allen’s recital.

W. A. Wallace Whitefield John Harney Oscar Hill G. P. Mattern Warren & Harrington Granbury Hynes Mason City Lane D. Lane Chicago Henry H C Seymour Messrs Nicholson & Bruce Mr Nicholson Charles H Angeles Nellie Albertson Albertson W E Morgan Joliet Father Alliance Scott Raymond Mar C Cole Foster Rebekah L. O. F New Opera Hall Lizzie A. Cook Henry City Cornet Bund Bickerman’s Hall Gehrig Pekin A. C. Christern Tropica Columbia Drum Anns Allen

Advertised Letters at Henry Post Office

Miss Laura A Blair W Bowley Mrs Louie Frost Miss Eva Gibson listed as advertised letters. Mail closes at 9 20 a m and 4 80 p m. J Hagtiey P M

Henry Laura A. Blair W. Bowley Louie Frost Eva Gibson J. Hagtiey

Running Time On C R I P Passenger Changes

Sunday last saw changes on the C R I P line with a day passenger from Peoria and the down train from Chicago reported altered schedules and time cards.

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