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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1891
Page
2
Reading from the Henry Illinois area, notices advertise Harringtons seeders trucks and various farm tools. J N Pratt and Devoe Week’s stock up on groceries and fish for Lent. Tax collectors schedule visits and local shops push furniture and hardware deals.
A garbled city memo requests readers to call the office for reminel news and to sign notes with names for publication. It mentions last week at Gibson and a postponed event at New Opera Hall and notes a misfortune of someone named Wilson at Wood Bros. with an ankle sprain.
Local items report Mrs OQ BH Tyler visiting a Gilman brother and Charles Kincaid moving to a Caleb Forbes farm over the river. Congregational church temperance meeting next Sunday at 4. W C T U promises a first class entertainment at New Opera Hall. Various residents listed with travels, work, illnesses, and church activities. Elmer Malick injures finger and heals. Scotts, Clark, and Scott family news. auctions and land purchases noted. church notices, exams for teachers, and Episcopal services announced.
First spring stock arrives next week with new millinery and dress fabrics. 36 inch cotton Henriettas 18c, 40 inch all wool 18 twill 65c, 46 inch 18 twill 75c, black silk warp Henriettas 85c, Faille silks 85c, plus combi nation suits $5 to $20. Also muslin and shirt buys, shoes, clothing, and home goods advertised. The Henry Light Guard Band prepares May Pole event with games, prizes, and fireworks.
Watercott announces Belé, a favored stallion, will be studied by Henry At a future season with proper advertisement. Daniel Marnane returns from his bridal trip and will farm on Davis estate lands, living in the city. A public sale of Mark Gregory drew a large crowd, with $2800 total. several animals fetched high prices. Henry and Lacon indoor baseball results show Lacon leading after three games. Harry Niece departs to Gaiva to manage a drug store. Wilbur Moon offers organ and instrument lessons to beginners in Heary.
Advertised cure claims to eradicate Rheumatism by expelling poisonous acids from the blood. It guarantees relief beyond mere pain and appetite, offering a money back if no cure is achieved. The Deummond Medicine Co lists New York address and prepaid shipment with price of five dollars.
Webb's Ticket Office advertises cheaper pocket knives for 80 days to change current stock. Josrim H. Penny promotes savings on goods. The W.C.T.VU will meet with Mrs 8. P. Lull next Friday at 2:80 p.m.
We continue to offer Jewels jewelry at greatly reduced prices to give everybody a chance to buy. Yesterday 267 pieces were sold including brooches cuff buttons tie pins hair ornaments bracelets ear drops and more.
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