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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1896
Page
1
Reports from Jeffersonville and nearby towns include mislaid search for Hartley, house moves, and a note on a steamer City of Peora. Items mention Mrs Crofts moving, a late ring at a school, and health updates on Leonard Studgvin. Community events feature weddings, memorials, and social visits amid routine business notes.
The notice advertises three adjoining 80 acre tracts two miles from two towns on the B&O and RB rail lines. One 80 acres yielded over 120 tons of hay last year. price 325 per acre with 1000 cash and balance at 6 percent. The other 169 acres, partly cultivated, produced 72 bushels of corn per acre and is priced at 825 per acre with 1933 cash and rest at 6 percent. Sell all together or separately. dealer promises rich soil and strong investment in farm lands near Charasan.
The notice mentions Ben Ransom selling bogs and planning to move to Saw yer farm with various families nearby. It lists friendly gatherings at W C Forrest and B F Ransom’s homes and outlines multiple subscription offers for The Henry Republican and partner papers, urging readers to try the Toledo Blade and Farm News as part of bundles.
Mr D Wiley ex postmaster Black Creek NY was so afflicted with rheumatism he used canes but after applying Chamberlains Pain Balm he improved enough to throw away his bones. He claims the liniment did more good than all other medicines and treatment put together and notes it costs 50 cents a bottle. Spraying for fruit not yielding expected results.
A 1890s Henry club document defines the Commercial Club of Henry with officers including President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer. It sets duties bonds terms for a nine member board three active classes, monthly meetings annual elections and membership rules excluding liquor sellers with monthly ballot postings for new applicants.
The document details election procedures for members, voting thresholds, and how ballots are handled. It sets residency rules, dues, non resident statuses, age limits, and initiation fees. It covers suspension, resignations, notices, amendments, visitors, house rules, and enforcement provisions.
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