Local notices and social jottings in Henry county
Community news from Henry and surrounding towns includes visits of Forbes and Shipley, holiday events, school reports, fires, sales, and concerts. Individuals mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. Townsend, Miss Bickerman, Prof Thayer, and Rev Landenberger among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOTU
Frank Stevens
IIM Forbes
Fairfieldtown
Charles Shipley
Emma Warner
Chicago
Oseopa‘Sy
Ernest Ponser
Champaign University
Forrest Bros
Wenona
Thayer
Cornell
Livingston Funty
Luis Alltabrand
Townsend
Srende
Trias
jBome
Labigh
Berrett
Itzou
Fairbanks
Warner
The Great Sale Opens Next Monday at the Big Store
The Great Sale opens next Monday January 2 1899 at the Big Store with a grand clearing sale. The program begins with placing the entire stock of dress goods ginghams muslins shirtings sheeting towels linings tickings flannels and more.
Bargain Counter Clears Stocks for Spring Sale
Clearing sale at the Bargain Counter offers goods at rapid sale to the quickest buyer. Merchants claim profits of hundreds of dollars in reliable merchandise as they make room for spring stock. Come and get them.
Henry News Roundup of Visits and Christmas Cheer
Watercott and James B Steele visit Honory for a week while Peoria Dairy Herald notes Christmas gatherings across Henry. Families like Worley, McDonough, Lawehae, Burt, and Travis are mentioned with visits, purchases, and a new Locust Main street dwelling in Henry. A sketch of the Henry wagon bridge by John Brosddas is praised. Congregational Christmas entertainment features a Suota Claus cantata and a Santa Claus rendition.
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James B Steele
Peoria Dairy Herald
Esys
William Worley
Stephen A Worley
Blackman
Flora
Peoria
Bila
Henry Public School
Balle
Lexington
Clyde
N Losee
Lake City
Iowa
George Burt
Robi McDonough
McDonough
Benjamin Hewitt
Geo Motter
Stella
Charles
Kittie Colligan
John Lawehae
Ralph
Lewshae
Theo Bickerman
Seneca
T F Mc.Coy
Henry
Ernest Ponzer
Bome
Champaign
Fair Domain
Virginia H Travis
George Travis
George Burt Br
Main Street
Ralph Powers
Misses Powers
Williams
Henry Vogelsang merchants and Lodge election at Henry
Henry lodge No 119 AB& AM held an election with WM O P Carroll and treasurer Eimer Quino among officers. Out of town members included Prof Gullioun of DePue and J G Rotley of Idagnuolia. Local notes mention Christmas gatherings, church services, and community notices across Henry with travel and family updates.
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Vogelsang Bros
O. E. Smith
George Warren
Chas
Cam Chas Heininger
Henry Yaeger
Michael Murray
Daly Bros
Henry Lodge No 119
Ab& AM
O P Carroll
OG Ite
J’ D
Eimer Quino
George Burt
J H Adkinson
Gullioun
DePue
J G Rotley
Idagnuolia
Mesers Grady
Buard
Williams
Kelao
Peter
Bell
L. G. Landenberger
M. Bj
Shareh
Emerick
Henry
Clyde Emerick
New Mexico
Swem
Baxter
Albuquerque
Bureau
Wem
Jesse Harrison
Lamar
Colorado
Ihare
Colorado Desert
Arkansas River
Jesse
Hulben Homestead
Andrew Vogelsang
Chenoa
Melvina
Richard Baguely
Bu- Beauv County
Helena
J D Stubbles
Eulaita
S A Worley
Peoria
Cora
Edward Haniuel
Izsra
Daniel Blood
York
Neb
Sir Koights
Michigan
Sir Keight
York Commandery
Dan
New Ball at the New Opera House Promises Novel Attraction
An event titled New Ball will be held at the New Opera House on a date referred to as an arg. 2d with a cash prize for the best appearing couple. The novelty is expected to draw a large crowd as a fresh attraction. Also mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets for colds with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lloyd
England
British Isles
Wellington
Ohicago
Solop
Lloyd
Ince
Jenness Miller Shoes Promote Natural Foot Comfort
The Jenness Miller Shoes are designed to fit the natural foot snugly while allowing free joint and muscle movement. Each pair bears the autographed facsimile of Mrs Jenness Miller, and our city is served as the sole agent offering these hygienic shoes for women.
Pianos and Fish Trade Notes Amid Holiday Rail Rates
J R Gitzinger will be in Henry early next week for piano tuning and accepting extra orders via the Republican office. Samuel Goldstein of Boston lists A J Blckenberg as his local river fish agent buying Ash and German carp, buffalo along the river. Holiday rates on the Rock Island Route run to Jan 2 1899 with return validity through Jan 4 1890. Chicago contact John Benastian, G P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Savanna
Ill
Wallace
Republican
Ed B Smith
Mia
Fram
Jd. KR. Gitzinger
J. R. Gitzinger
Henry
Samuel Goldstein
Boston
Mass
A. J. Blckenberg
Great Rock Island
Chicicago, Rock Ieland & Pacific Railway
John Benastian
Chicsgo
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the Tatchins
Lincoln
Raeveley
HurcuHins
John Kline
Henry, Ill
Henry Republican
Vogelsang
Broa
Spangler
W B Kellogg
Actua
Ind
Hennepin
New Opera House
Hattie Spencer
Galesburg
A. J. Law
Magnolia
Boarland Coal” Camp
Edward Burt
Normal ‘University
Mildred Clitt
Barnay Cook
Wong
Elenry
Oake
Clinton
B Smith
H Beth Dren
Helideya
Dore
Luella Haddon
Ford
Cazenovia
Wood
Clare Brown
Guy Niving
Gcever
Hind
Eeenan
Epworth Sea
Naw Opera
Harrington
Anwines Eee
Ee Ee
W.d. Davis
Zaller
Incurable Insane Hospital
Peora
George Stubbles
Vogelsang & Hummel
Chenos
George
Sd. T . Clover
Mra Clover
Bulletin
Princeville
EN Danley
William Golden
Johln Martin
Henry County
Deacon Dunlap
Fire Company
Council Chamber
George Nicholson
C. W. Carroll
Yeager's Grove
Gertrude Lyt
Bachman
Putnam
IF E DeLane
Wrcno2
Charles Bromley
Miss Bickermar
Miss Bickerman
Mr Bromley
George Baxter
Forrest
John Fraley
Mr. Zenor
Mra Zenor
Thio Ge
Arc Department
John
Santa Claus
Ihru
Union Central
C. A. Camp
John Eshy
Chase Smith
Mortimer Smith
E Diehl
Ladies Union of the
New Church
Henry Vogelsang
John Rogers
Kyle Idna
Adkinson
Eve
Ida Adkinson
Miss Kirkpatrick
Galhoun
Pras
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Finn
Leonard
Onillicothe
Mra L A Jones
Little Stever Sisters
Mr.Breiter
Waga Myrti
Hood
O. I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Maga
Petatle
Oure
L. Q
Jenness Miller
A. Fiedler & Son
Ballard
Powell
H. Campbell
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