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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1880
Page
5
Local notes report horse buyers in town, Lent starts next Wednesday, a snow storm, temperance meetings, and a lively farm implement trade. Church services, weddings, and club events fill the week with several ads, sales, and personal notes from Venona and nearby towns.
The editor of the Index reports at the Head Cross trial that John Joyce of Henry faced questions from Bro Muir about his qualifications as a juror. Joyce admitted never hiring an attorney in Lacon after a costly past experience in New York. He said Head being a preacher would not influence him, and he had not attended church for 10 years. The exchange exhausted Davey who then urged his legal aides, but Joyce proved too much for the auburn foe and the crowd enjoyed the display. Judge Burns later provided Joyce a bed after the show of sharp wit.
The New Church Society hosts lectures at the temple on Friday evening at 7 30 and Saturday on the planets. Admission is 200 with 100 for children or 1 for a course, with family members sharing a single 1 ticket. Proceeds fund the society, and citizens of Henry are urged to attend for a good time.
A letter from A V Hutchins welcomes readers to the Houry Republicann and urges steadfast temperance principle. The Henry temperance revival spans Thursday to Monday with notable pledges by Mayor Hutchins and treasurer J C New, plus daily meetings, prayers, and an auxiliary formed by the Ladies of the W C T U.
Advertises Suckien's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Promises guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J C Kalb.
Probate court lists inventory of Robert Davis estate including lands town lots and notes with appraised value 150670 45 and notes most personal property awarded to widow no public sale planned. City council minutes show regular meeting February mayor Hutchins present bills examined and paid street work and office costs recorded plus motion to buy a plow. Also cough remedy advertisement Dr King’s Now Discovery touted with trial bottle offer.
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