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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1890
Page
6
Our first arrivals of Spring dress goods are ahead of the Bluebirds this year. The novelty suits are pretty but practical fabrics like Cashmere and Mohairs dominate. A fine 44 inch Cashmere from a top French maker is featured at 7c. Yard wide Challies opened at 1s 1d. Also two cases of…
Sparland news mentions spring signs with marbles games and visits by J M Splain and Mrs Zimmerman. A postoffice list shows uncalled letters for William Larson Frank Ateeger John Swanson 2. Elder Todd preached a full house anniversary sermon and is re-hired for another year. Many locals plan to move west, including J B Gray A J Martin and James Hankison. Invitations go out for a Sparland wedding to Al Watkins and Mamie Nandatwerp.
In Crow Meadow news Frank Woods is in grippe while G. By Stauffer will work for George Moore next year. Jouse arrison lids will pair dun ponies to Charles Motter of Henry. D. W. Morrom adds a bran picket fence. The Crow Meadow lyceum search continues. The Wood couple visit Chicago for a week. Abel Wall plans for Mrs Knapp’s place this season. Miss McManus hosts a reunion for her brother and wife. Susie Harrieon improves after medical attention. Dr Pitondrick aids her eye recovery. Glark misses calls in Mo Jean county but visits Irlanda in Streator. Topsy of Whitefield sickens a friend, but he recovers. avoid grippe in future.
A narrative recalls a 16 year marriage in Whitefield with Thomas and Lotta hosting a lively anniversary on the second month of 1900. Guests include Adna Hartley and others as they play a card battle, share coffee and eats, and affirm community ties amid churchgoing notes.
Viet move out of the township. Mr Bell praised as a good officer but Whitefield remains peaceful and lacks use for justice. Alf Dethl has traded all property for Nebraska land and may move west. J R Bouton circulated bills for a dramatic company he manages. Doctor Willis performed at a concert described as a masterful effort. Henry Wier visits Princeton, Thos Wier returns from a week there. L M Bell sister Alice and Callie Clawson recover from the grip. The party at Pyle’s last Tuesday drew about 80 attendees.
Thomas Funston remains gravely ill and Eugene Whitman recovers from a horse kick with a stiff knee. William Fountains to be hospitalized in Peoria. roads improve as farmers push hauling. A Henry to Saratoga marriage unites Charles Reid and Jen nie Colehower on Feb 5. George Washington Society plans a costume sociable Feb 21 at Whitefield Corners church with literary and musical program and refreshments. Died Harry Applen at 19 in Saratoga on Feb 7. funeral by Rev J B Dille at Center church. County Superintendent Ira M Ong led Central exam. Red Town represented, Sugar Grove absent. Mrs Clement’s singing class praised. True and Magee swap homes for business proximity. Promnam Music and Star Spangled Banner performances listed.
The text praises Electric Bitters as a great alterative and tonic that restores health after sickness. It claims relief for kidney liver and stomach issues and notes bottles sold at 60 cents and one dollar by Dr Powell's Drug Store.
Major Olmated's wife ill and Nat. Olive Ramney began teaching at Doyle school on Monday. Maude Black of LaSalle greeted by friends in Saratoga. Oyster supper at the church drew a fair crowd. receipts 44.77. The Drama On the Brink succeeds in Saratoga and will tour La Prarie next Saturday. J. R. Bouton, manager. Harry Applen buried at Center Church Whitefield last Sunday after long illness. He was 19. David Kennedy of Texas takes a second partner.
On a wintry night Joseph and Tillie sleep as the house hums with hidden merriment. A clatter echoes from the cellar as Jos rushes down to find cider spilled across the floor, a mishap that leads to a humorous note about his footbath in winter. Lucien’s Assortment.
To Night and To Morrow Night. And each day and night during this week you can get at all druggists Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs, acknowledged to be the most successful remedy ever sold for the cure of coughs, croup bronchitis, whooping cough, asthma and consumption. Get a bottle today and keep it always in the house. Price 50c end.
Putnam notes a special meeting of Senachwine Grange scheduled for Saturday the 15th at 2 p.m. Christian church holds services next Sabbath morning and evening. Sunday schools are thriving under teachers W. Buckingham and Clara Morgan. Local business is slow due to grippe and bad roads. several sick, none serious except Mrs John Dwyer. Ladies' Aid to host neck tie sociable and oyster supper at Hinkins' hall on Saturday evening Feb 22, admission 25 cents. children under 12 pay 16 cents.
The Good Templars lodge at Magnolia meets every alternate Friday in Masonic hall at 7 p.m. A Varna talent show is planned for Saturday the 16th at the Magnolia hall with The Mariners Return. A grand drawing February 25 offers a road cart a harness set and a lap robe with Marine Orchestra of Peoria. Tickets $1. James Thornton builds a barn William Haws returns from Hot Springs.
The article notes a general revival of trade at Dr Powell's drug store driven by free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery. The product is said to cure coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung diseases with a free trial bottle offered before purchase.
Died at his residence in Hennepin Feb 9 Charles B. Greiner aged 56 10 months 17 days born Alsace March 23 1888 youngest of 16 children emigrated 1852 lived in Hennepin since 1856 married Sophia Ehmler eight children eight born six living funeral Feb 10 at 2 PM from his home CERELIUB.
Mrs Adam Mattern is on the sick list. Anton Gates shows hogs worth noting. G O Davis visited Hen nepin last week. Ed Bairde moved. Their child has been ill for days. Mrs Davis plans to move to Hennepin. Keehler to occupy her house. Teacher Mise Otto out two weeks but returned Monday. Carrie Hart to marry Mr Droll in Henry Tuesday. Maggie Henning wed Mr Graham Thursday. Graham from Pennsylvania.
Prosper Hill notes report Q Shields improving while Willie Murphy and Mrs George Hillabrand suffer illness. Mattie Hast and Mrs Andy Morse are very sick with la grippe. Dr Swein of Florida attends Mrs Morse. A teacher vacation is due to grippe. Families visit and relocate as Harrison Murphy moves toward Magnolia and C H Ransom replaces him. An Eli Allen from Cozad visits his children and stays with G W Hiiterbrand. Dr Travis’s hand dies suddenly while cutting wood. coroner’s inquest cites heart trouble.
The note sheet lists invitations for the wedding of Mary Tomlinson and Amos Vale on Feb 13. It mentions Magnolia grange plans near Hennepin, health notes about Mrs Mason Wilson, and various local residents' activities including a veterinary college student and a lodge officer installation.
A shop touts avoiding the “cheap goods” lure and urges customers to choose higher quality Cassimeres and woolens. They claim honesty about fabric content, warn against hidden fades, and market wholesale prices to save customers multiple profits. They promise heavy woolens, blankets, shawls, dress goods, flannels, yarns, and hosiery at lower prices without compromising quality.
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