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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1890
Page
7
The event features Marine sur Orchestra performing at New Opera Hall on Monday February 17. Two grand prizes offered. Tickets priced at $1. Francis, manager, handles arrangements.
A dense blend of ads and notices lists cigar stands, sewing machines, barrel sorghum molasses, horse stock for sale, harness and oil, portrait offers, violin lessons, and a push for Devoe Weeks market goods. The theatre section promotes John Dillon at People's Theatre with a cheerful review, plus a Demorest magazine note and subscription appeal.
A miscellany of short items from Henry detailing visits and travels of residents, upcoming meetings of Riverside District Grange, auctions, social events at the Congregational church and Disciples of Christ, renovations, property sales, and moves. plus local reflections on plans for hospitals, hotels, and a trip to York Nebraska.
The report notes Wise Boite retiring after illness, recovering to return to her post. It mentions Frank Osbon’s mother ill with grippe, daughter's care, and pension increases for David Brockton and Downey. Postmaster Brown sells his Deacon Hill residence to James Wherry for 1200, with Brown moving to the Heath house.
A Mayfield Kentucky man named J Reynolds proclaims St Patrick's Pills superior to any he has used. He asserts their gentle yet effective action, calling them a reliable cathartic for liver disorders and inviting purchase through J W Niece.
The article notes George Uulben renting the Wer ner shop and planning merchant tailoring, Richard Dikes taking the back part for a tin shop, and Wm True tearing down the old power mill for old iron sale. It also previews local entertainments at New Opera Hall, with cantata Bo Peepla and John Dillion’s company upcoming.
The Disciples hosted a Friday evening event at New Opera Hall featuring the Light Guard Band, Emma Lambert, Nel lis McCune, Ralph Kirkpatrick, Nina Good rich, Anna Custer, Hattie Blood, Ed Parker, Mrs Elmer Hunter and George Field. The attendance neared 800 with receipts of 25 dollars and 60 cents.
On the 18th the Lacon board of education adjourned to allow Supt F W Nicholson and teachers to visit Henry schools the next day. Early on the 14th Nicholson Miss Miller Nellie Hade Mae Smith Anna Blackstone Myrtle Coon and others toured Lacon teachers praised the effort and Henry visitors Professors Wherry and Harney also toured Henry Schools to show interest in peducation.
Mrs M A Taylor mother of President A R Taylor of Kansas Normal University died at Wenona Sunday morning at one o'clock after months of illness. Internment will be at Merlinds Cemetery at Clear Creek Tuesday at one p.m. She was beloved by all.
Wahb's Ticket Office at Main and Adams markets rail and ocean steam routes. Offers lowest rates and choice of routes with money savings highlighted.
The Paoria Daily Journal reports John Dillon’s new play Wanted the Earth opened to a large, pleased audience at the Grand Opera House. The production showcases Dillon’s genius beyond a single role and promises a long run should it return during the season. Dillon’s strong performance highlights a play worthy of his talents. Will appear at New Opera Hall Wednesday evening February 26 1890.
The Illinois Press association holds a three day Peoria session and plans a two week excursion to Mexico for editors and families. The specially prepared train travels via multiple lines stopping in Little Rock Hot Springs Texarkana San Luis Potosi Mexico City Toluca and Saltillo before returning to St Louis. The trip is guided supervised by railway officials and Mexican National Railway officials with potential side trips to Vera Cruz or Monterey.
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