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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
9
Henry post office opens in a newly built Granbury corner brick structure as a ten year lease secures the space. The community notes assorted local moves, people traveling, and church activities while praising progress in Henry Illinois.
J. N. Fawcett who passed the examination for mail carrier route No. 2 has circulated a petition among business men recommending him for the post. The endorsement notes his physical and intellectual fitness and that he owns a horse and will attend to duties in person. the petition has been sent to Washington.
Mrs H. Geiger of Dunkerton Iowa says she tried many medicines for stomach trouble and constipation but Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver tablets gave the best results. Sold by Dr Powell.
Man About Town recounts a rambling tale from Jesse Sawyer the outdoor photographer and Alderman Dave Long. Thirty years ago Long worked for Sawyer in a cabbage venture that failed after worms ruined the crop, ending with Long rising to alderman while Sawyer stuck with photography.
In Colorado Springs Colorado the son of Mr and Mrs Royal Olmstead one of the city post office carriers makes four daily deliveries. On Christmas the postmaster and assistant hosted a dinner for the entire force and their families at the leading hotel with toasts and speeches. The son sent a copy of the paper containing a report of the banquet which was a recherché affair.
At Henry Hardware Co managed by C F Rising a basement furnace overheated igniting joists and scorching stock in a brick building on Edward Street. Walter Eagleton and Hermon Eagleton alerted the crowd as Chief Krenz directed rapid effort with water and the chemical engine. The store remains closed for adjusters. insurance covers stock and building. Rising thanks the fire department and Chief Krenz for saving the building.
Isaac Story of Ava Missouri writes Sept 10 1900 that stomach trouble and dumb chills vanished in two weeks after Dr J W Mary prescribed Herbine. He praises the remedy and notes it is sold by J B E and F A Powell.
Jas Chambers, an immigrant agent, requests editors to join a cheap excursion and invites all who can provide a fried chicken basket with bread and cake. He promises strict supervision of all baggage related to the item.
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