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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
5
The sale lists dress goods silks laces handkerchiefs fancy goods womens coats suits skirts furs cottons linens curtains portieres rugs winter underwear mens furnishings overcoats clothing shoes trunks furniture and more across the store.
CITY AND VICINITY items include Dr C F Meng dentist, local visits by Bianche Brown Laura Horr and Bella Evans, a birth to Mr and Mrs Joseph Heininger, Prof Tupa hosting his family, Dr E G Cromwell and wife visiting relatives, and farmers wheeling as roads improve. Mentions of schooling, holiday travels to Chicago, and New Year wishes for 1904. Also notes on zero December mornings, H H Wutier farming in Wheatland, Howard Stoner home for holidays, Helm matriarch ill, Carl Diller returning to Defiance Ohio, and teachers on vacation.
A string of short reads reports locals visiting relatives across the river in Henry, Illinois, and Champaign, plus university ties, business moves, and holiday events. Highlights include Jessie Brumeey from Chicago University joining family at Camp House, Ira Vail visiting Henry, and Perry Judd planning a move to Champaign with his family after selling the farm. The piece notes Christmas business at local railside posts, a grand prize ball at New Opera Hall, and two for the price of one courses at Teoria Business College. Also mentioned are Theodore Hartwig moving his tailoring shop, Deputy Postmaster Gieter on holiday traffic, and other locals including H Thacker, W J Nelson, and J Watercott & Co promotional sales.
J M Powers sends mistletoe to G M Locke. John Monier and uncles visit from Steuben township. Weddings planned for Lee Brokaw and Alva Piper in Milo with a New Year reception. Bank fixtures arrive. a 8000 pound burglar proof safe to be installed. Various notices about illness, travel, and Christmas gatherings among Peoria and Joliet residents.
The Peoria store announces a final clearance sale to empty stock before inventory time. From January 1964 the shop offers bargains on suits jackets and early spring styles with no old goods showcased.
Frank Coan sold his Wenon farm of about 66 acres for 146 dollars per acre and plans to buy a larger quarter section in Missouri or Oklahoma to continue farming. He expects to relocate with his family once he finds a suitable buyer.
J A Jones and Augustf Henry Illinois advertise they represent several first class fire insurance companies. They offer special attention to dwelling house risks and claim to provide very low rates on these policies.
Grace Marshall returned to Da vid Aulfman s to keep house while his wife teaches. Mrs N J Yarger, son Robert, Estella Taylor, and others spent Christmas with Wm Yarger and Alta Ray. Estella Taylor of Tiskilwa visits Anna Yarger. Ed Shorts, Miss Niblock, and others spent Sunday with the True family. David Huffman visited Bradford. Wm Taylor left for Streator to stay a while.
Local ad offers top prices for hides and pelts. Customers urged to visit FIR LER HOE STORE before selling.
Ileary Chapter No 447 of the Order of the Eastern Star held a public installation Saturday with invited guests limited to Masons families. Officers installed include Worthy Matron Mrs G M Locke Worthy Patron Seimer Quinn secretary Mrs Gertrude Boyne treasurer Mrs Mellie Johnson and others. Afterward refreshments were served and the next meeting postponed to January 16th due to New Year.
A historical ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the cure for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. It claims fast relief from common injuries seen in street accidents. Available for 26 cents at Dr Powell’s drug store.
Lawton firm DOW, Robinson & Powers advertises a program allowing renters in Comanche County to purchase 160 acres of land with small investment and end rent payments. Printed information and prices are promised by J. M. Powers, formerly of Theory.
221 acres of good valley land 150 miles from Et Tours with 200 tons timothy hay on the farm. All fenced with ample water and fair buildings. Price 20 per acre totaling 2000 dollars can remain on the farm at percent interest. Real estate agent Jacob A Mehneck. Lease inquiry in central and eastern Washington through Jacob A Melick, real estate agent.
Property listing advertises a 120 acre John Delinger Homestead near Florid in Putnam County with easy terms. For inquiries apply to Jobo Dartley.
A fragment describes a remedy named PomBalm praised for muscular rheumatic relief. It claims to ease back or chest pains and compares favorably to a plaster, noting Dr Powell endorses it as an easier relief method.
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