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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1904
Page
5
Wise buyers are invited to visit The Big Store for a spring goods sale with large quantities and wide variety. The ad claims more spring goods than all Central Illinois stores combined and promises special inducements for early buyers.
I rate a jumbled Henry Republican page itemizing vendors and personals. Gilmer's Bargain items, horse shipments to Chicago, new residents, whist gathering at Miles May Young's, a Branch Bear Bureau freight delay, arrivals of furniture for Western avenue mansion, groundhog chatter, land sale at John O. Dent farm, Fruth Carlson eye clinic at Camp House, Frank Peterson horse shipment, Ed Bhurr night crew, Fagala sidelined with grip, sheep losses to dogs, and requests for subscriber referrals. Also club meeting, optician visit, and a man named Benedict enrolled with The Republican readers.
The notice lists Dr C F Meng dentist and valentines at Fair Store and Niece's with mentions of Royal and comic valentines. It invites attendance at a Valentine social at W B Kirkpatrick's on February 13 and notes Henry Chapter O E S meets at the Masonic temple tomorrow. Government surveyors have been working locally and Jay Jones assists at Thacker and Ron's jewelry store.
Community notes report a renaming of the Lombard place on Western Avenue to Rexhurst by Mr and Mrs Robert Law. Also featured are local sales, baptisms, marriages, and social events including a race track revival drive and a leap year ball planning in the area.
A historic advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure claiming relief in one minute by killing the microbe that irritates mucous membranes. It alleges clearing phlegm drawing out inflammation and healing affected parts while strengthening lungs and preventing pneumonia. It asserts safety for all ages and notes sale by a seller.
Fred Deyo's severe thumb burn from a live electric wire may require amputation but Dr Broadman advises against it. Bertha Kopp wed Dur Ames RothorevieH with many friends attending. Mrs Broadman damaged by a flower wire. her wound healing slowly. Mrs Bevier learns of her brother-in-law's death. Esquire Whitten funeral in Castleton draws region attendees. Hille Swearmoger purchases Asa Deyo residence planning retirement.
Great Northern Railroad representatives showcase Eastern Washington scenery and industry including agriculture stock raising fruit growing lumbering and mining. They visit Whitefield Corners Grange Hall Henry New Opera Hall Boarland Town Hall Magnolia and Masonic Hall on upcoming dates. Exhibits run about two hours and are open to all.
The undersigned represents several first class Insurance Companies and offers very low rates on dwelling house risks. J. H. Jones, Henry, Illinois. Aug 14 11. Deedaong And articleages, 50c each. IRressing. aR aaa corn te ye Dus.
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