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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1888
Page
6
A lively Lacon column reports on a Varna dance party voyage, a lamp-throwing incident, multiple horse and agricultural gatherings, county teacher meetings, prohibition club organizing, and civic notes. It mentions the artesian water project, tax schemes for dog fees, local visits, an eclipse, and community amusements at the Masonic hall.
8Purinad Charlo Gapon returned to Ottawa Thursday night. MLE quarterly meal or was held at Bethel last Saturday and Sunday. The table of politics shows a visit by her cousin Miss Ently Bouham.
The Saratoga hall exhibition on the 19th was a success with a crowded crowd and well sustained parts. Net proceeds totaled over 28. Revival continues at the M. E. church with Rev Hazzard and Rev Smith assisting. Geo. Scholes died in Chicago during limb operation. OA Young Statum, visiting Mr Madison, died after holidays. remains sent to his mother in New Jersey.
In a budding notice from Whitefield, Simeon Doyle arrives as a new resident while locals reflect on recent events. The fragment mentions Ida leading a Leap year campaign, a tsucker encounter, and a big sale by Jasber Brown amid stormy crowds.
A fragment states a headless figure has appeared in a Saratoga creek under a shovel ing board. The writer questions whether any Saratoga athlete will show courage and humanity to restore the head to the spectre, ending with a quip about Drapwoon.
A long fragment of local notes reports social events marriages moves and meetings. It mentions Putra Hughy Finnegan, Mra Bid Chance, a church service by Elder W.B. White, weddings of Willie Hawkins and May Thayers, Dennis McAvoy, and moving plans of several families. A coal meeting is planned for February 8 at Henkinshall with S H Condit as chair and J R Veach as secretary.
Magnol ia area reports activity in old routines as Mr Park’s hearing improves. L B Tally and two sons depart for Montane while others plan to leave soon. John P Fyffe sells farm at 62 per acre and heads to Colorado early April with stock. A Longfellow entertainment is planned at the church on February 27.
A traveling Magnolian group, en route to Varna for an entertainment, halted a man and demanded surrender but let him pass after recognizing the Reverend Lumpkins, who was traveling to his appointments. Charges for the church event were by donation.
Mary Zenor is sick. HC Bailey suffered winter colic last week. There is a literary at Brush College soon. A dance at Frank Fank's tomorrow night. Will Slannum plans to work in a Streator planing mill. Hartsock Bros moved their mill to Clear Creek and offer sawing. A group visited Norris's and danced last week. Maude Jonson visited Norris's last Sunday. Another dance at Campbell Shields's Tuesday. A literary at Brush College in two weeks. Some mourners cannot dance due to recent deaths. members promise future good times.
Community items from Clear Creek describe measles exposure and illness among residents including Johnnie Swaney and a young man visiting his sweetheart. Chas Rangom hauls wood for Dr Gaylord. L. J Kesling teaches music in town and travels to Hennepin weekly. Small items mention social visits, a wrestling match near Caledonia with bloodshed, and a gold chain gift to Prof John W Cook's sister. Prof Cook markets a cosmetic with address in Denver.
An assortment of health claims for Dr Jones and Dr Powell tonics, Cherokee Blood Purifier, and Hood's Sarsaparilla appear alongside local horse trades and social notices. A Kansas City postal update mentions horses. a hall party and a home bargain ad complete the page.
A collage of clipped quotes and witticisms from various periodicals featuring aphorisms on wealth, philosophy, happiness, and social scenes. Snatches touch on ambition, amiability, speech, humor, Col. Benedict, Delmonico's dinner, and a crossword enigma, with brief scenes and anecdotes.
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