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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1891
Page
5
The Henry Republican advertises spot cash locals with low prices on flour 40c per 10 sack Buck flour, crackers mince meat 10c, pipes and briar goods at 25c per set, kerosene oil 12c per gallon, and Heinz Keystone pickles and sauces. J F Gare endorses the sale.
City and vicinity events include Sheriff Lenz in town and Christmas gatherings. visitors from Granville Davenport Peoria St Louis Chicago and others share holidays with Henry residents. Notices mention De Bull's Baby Syrup, marriages in Princeton Lone Tree and travels of Gilbert Culver and Will Wanser, plus a plan to publish extra year-end issues.
Mrs McKinney Christmas joy from sons Ichabod of Champaign county and Hiram of Idaho after 24 years in territory. Geniow, Larkey of Onslow Iowa attended Peoria penman association. Mrs George Wunder to remain for holidays. Music note Lost in Sorrow reverie dedicated to Lulu Roger Dederich Tran. Young Blackman visits Worley family. train halted for his father’s health. Closing out sale at John Kline's. Prof J L Trone attends Peoria Penman’s Association in Illinois. Farm visits in Henry. Brown’s College ties. Christmas gifts and church notices follow. Congregational church accounts and Rev Ro Holst anniversary sermon announced. Police and sidewalk laws noted. Modern Woodmen officers listed. Lealand Powers event praised. evangelist Purdues to preach in Lacon. Congregational church services briefed. invitation to attend.
The article advertises $12,500 cash sales in December and promotes the largest stock at the lowest prices. It lists burg embroideries white goods table linens napkins counterpanes prints muslins and sheetings carpets wall paper furniture and high quality goods. It cites watches jewelry and silverware plated ware and suggests wedding parties shop there for advantages in buying.
J Watercott & Co and The Woodman announce a grand social with Marine 8 music at New Opera Hall on Friday January 23. Public invited. event billed as a gala time and a fulfillment of anticipations for attendees.
A collection of letters and notices from Kansas and surrounding areas. Laura Gates of Kansas thanks Disosway for two barrels of clothing for the needy, sharing gratitude and good will from Peoria and Missouri connections.
Mrs Kt P Hunsarp McDonald of Rawlins County Kan rejected recent dispatches alleging widespread destitution in western Kansas. She asserts Rawlins County population was over six thousand with few families afflicted, notes partial crop failures but not general destitution, and urges the paper to publish corrections to avoid scaring away settlers.
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