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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1897
Page
7
Mary Bonham and her son Jay are visiting relatives in Auckland. The piece notes Mrs. ofr and others, with various local mentions of neighbors, events, and small-town happenings, including auctions, lectures, and community notices.
J Watercott & Co. lead with the New Laces worth 10000 dollars just arrived from New York importers and offered at price concessions for the coming weeks. Today the New Dress Goods organization reveals early Spring samples with exclusive colors, cut to 40 percent under former prices via New York wholesalers.
The store features a special display and sale of New Spring Goods bought under depressed trade conditions from manufacturers. Daily arrivals include new Ladies Headwear offered at prices designed to ease even the thinnest purse. Money saving merchandise promises smart purchases with no mistakes.
A sleigh incident involving J Watercott & Co and Frank Sterrett ended without injury after the horse veered into a hedge while a funeral procession exited a cross street. Dwight Morgan of Putnam battles long illness as region reports ice 12 inches thick and 2000 tons stored by Forrest Bros and Leavitt. Dr F A Wallace to visit for eye care with free consultation next week. The Lacon Home Journal correspondent Joseph Gallup recalls travels in New Mexico and humorous anecdotes about moons, weather, and cactus.
At Peoria on Monday night locals recall William Snyder and his St Louis journey with Hartley, amid talk of Henry home, The Republican 90 years reader, and cattle swindle involving Robert Turnbull. Maymee Kirkpatrick heads to Lexington for Kentucky University study with Campbell and Center College ties. Greek Posings at New Opera House showcase home talent and music education. Married Adam L Smith to Oll Wheeler near Putnam with reception. couple to Harmon then Livingston County home. Zella Kellogg hosts a 24 pupil class recital with 90 attendees and refreshments.
An advertisement promotes a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming to radically cure in 1 to 3 days. It asserts immediate disappearance of symptoms and notes first dose benefits. The product costs 75 cents and is sold by F A Powell, druggist, Henry. A combination offer is advertised.
Maj H W Lucas of Saybrook presents The Home Guard a war drama at the Grand Opera House under Lookout Mountain Post G A R. Proceeds benefit the post relief fund aiding aged and distressed comrades with a cast of skilled performers in an absorbing romance and thrilling incidents.
An advertisement touts No-to-bac as a tobacco habit cure with money back promise and free mailing options from Chicago and New York addresses. The ice harvest ends as J T Leavitt and a crew of 56 workers shipped 2000 tons, 260 more than last year, with about $400 paid out to laborers in Henry.
The premium bread at Farmers Institute, baked by Mrs J P Hall, used Phonoix Superla tive flour and was purchased at H Campbell's. Earlier report claimed Best on Tv. Also noted Mary Morey of Tracon died Friday from diphtheria in a sadly beloved case.
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