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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1887
Page
4
A collection of 19th century trade notices lists bargains at B A Kline H Yaeger J H Jones and Chas Camp. Items include bob sleighs genuine ales court accessories curtains wall coverings furniture and cleanable cordials with club subscription deals.
Local column reports on New Year events at Henry and nearby towns. Updates include schooling, illness, church services, harvest work, a fire loss, personalities visiting, a piano purchase, and notes on market and rail changes.
W Boguer of Whitefield wed Margaretta Etahied of Hennepin in St Anthony church with Rev Kuchenbach officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s parents near Hennepin. Dr Dennis of LaSalle visiting family. new year social calls by Henry youths at Lane, Jones, and Burt homes. Henry Light Guard band hosted a large New Opera House dance with Gehrig’s orchestra. Week of prayer organized by United States Evangelical Alliance with union services planned at M&E and Presbyterian churches. Lodge ceremonies inducted Dr Pendleton as master mason at Magnolia. Presbyterian sociable and oyster supper entertained attendees. W R C No 2 and Lookout Mountain Post No 04 installed officers. social afterward featured candy and cigars amid tributes to John A Logan.
The first local wedding of the season was held at James Aukland's residence in Steuben, Duc 22. Lincoln B. Jackson of Dunlap and Bell Wood of Steuben wed with Rev P. S. Garretson performing. A large supper followed as family relatives offered gifts and best wishes for the couple's life together.
A man dashes through School Street shouting triumphs upon learning his son has become a father. Neighbors hear joyful cries from St Mary’s area and a card confirms the birth of a boy to Henry Yaeger and wife. Pauses include a celebration with cigars at a shop and local praise for Athlophoros remedy.
New Year s night sees about 60 guests attend a house warming for H C Mills and his wife in a fine new home. Guests enjoy tea and a supper as H K Smith reads verses praising nine years of shared labor and neighborly kindness.
W H Mutton reports a wood rock fall on his left instep causing dislocation and possible fracture. He has not hired a surgeon and, after reducing swelling, believes he can perform the surgical steps himself. No license or physician involvement mentioned.
Thomas Barnes, long absent, makes a sudden appearance at Lonery Mansion on Cool Street Monday night. The town questions if peace in Dublin will hold, and residents say they will keep praying for calm.
Travelers offered lower fares via choice routes with prices $1 to $5 below competitors. Liverpool and Bremen trips advertised. Webb's Ticket Office at Main and Adama reports thirty thousand envelopes in stock for wholesale or retail sales, with or without printing. John Hoagland of Kansas visits his mother Mrs Hoagland before leaving Tuesday night for the West.
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