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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
7
The column lists visitors and residents in Henry Illinois including Mrs Sarah Wilson and Laura Spickneil. It notes Mrs Caton sprained an ankle and various local business promotions. Mentions of deaths include Mrs William Harris of Putnam and Marshall county tradesmen, shoppers, and arrivals.
The notice touts Harkey and Kinciman as a low margin, first class meat market offering fresh and salted meats. It promises best cuts at small margins to attract trade and please customers.
Dr F A Wallace remains the week for consultations after recent optics lectures. He offers eye disease diagnosis and spectacle fitting with careful attention to vision issues. Local notices recount a troubled Willey home with a chronically ill son and recovering mother, plus tributes to Judge Janney and Mrs Martin Green through a newly shared photo. A mythological charity performance at New Opera Hall proceeds with home talent under Prof Clements, featuring many local participants and low admission. Ezra Calef learns of brother George Calef’s death near Broshenna Py after two years of brain softening. A progressive euchre party at Mrs Jona Elise’s home showcases refined surroundings, awarding prizes to O O White and Mrs A M Lincoln.
Take notice that February 27 1897 is the first Horse Sales Day at Henry Illinois with buyers from various cities. No auctions. sellers and buyers meet at City Park to barter privately and set their own prices making a general holiday. Everyone invited to Henry for private bargains with horse buyers.
Evangelical and Congregational notices list Sunday morning and evening services at Episcopal and M B churches with sermons on knowledge and Christian identity. Socials include Ladies Aid on Feb 24 at Mrs Hill’s, Christian Endeavor pillow social on Feb 19, orange social March 2, and a Men’s Aid sociable Feb 23 with two courses.
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