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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1894
Page
7
An advertisement lists items for sale starting Saturday February 17 including 50 pieces of table linens 100 pieces crashes 100 dozen napkins and 5600 dozen towels. Prices begin at 25 cents. Red table linen stamped and last column shows 25¢ up.
Classified notice lists items including 50 pieces embroideries 150 pieces laces 25 pieces Irish lawns and dimities fast col percales for waists with white goods and other fabrics offered at reduced rates.
Local readers hear about veterans, auctions, and new moves. John Joyce on furlough, William Starliper changing homes, Luther Ray taking charge of a Sparland livery, and Otto Schuster considering jewelry. Also notices on auctions by C Tanquary, pension reexaminations, Riverside Grange meeting, and church events including chicken supper and Forty Hours Devotion with multilingual priests.
Mra N W Orr remains prostrate and confined to her couch as spring nears. Frank Barr wins a shooting contest with 142 of 150. Several residents report illnesses, moves to Oklahoma and new homes near York Neb. Bible group pledges and a gallery exhibit draw attention as community life continues amid winter storms.
A local retailer reports stock is complete in every department for the spring business season. Managers say shelves are filled with new arrivals and promotions begin this week. Store officials expect steady customer traffic and a strong start to the quarter.
Capt York of the City of Peoria updates Howard Young on a new shaft and wheel installation costing about 800 dollars and anticipated two week readiness. The Christian Endeavor at the Congregational church marks its 13th anniversary with papers, music, and sermons led by Rev Arthur Miles and Prof Wallace. Advertisements note ayar’s Sarsaparilla, Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup, and local sale itineraries with names and dates. Normal Notes mention Hawaii history and Virginia Johnston attending Geneseo Normal.
The passage extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as eminently successful with testimonials from prominent Americans. It claims the remedy is the result of industry and study and stresses its unique merit.
Brisk auction of the Walker wholesale dry goods stock in Chicago, valued over $1,000,000, routed to Equitable Trust Company as trustee. Building fronts Market and Adams streets, with sale rate about $10,000 per hour and bidders crowding for textiles, linens, hosiery, and fur nishings across five floors. Auction bets reach hundreds of bidders. sale continues toward the basement with rail shipments to counties.
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