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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
6
Hutchins Downeys announces an after inventory clearance sale of all winter goods. Every yard of fabric and every article has been measured counted and recorded in the store book.
On invoicing our stock we offer remnants and odds and ends from the past season. Dry goods dress goods silks flannels linens embroideries laces ribbons carpets and mattings are marked to lure buyers with low prices.
In Varna and nearby towns residents report visitors and social activity. Rev Evans of Peoria spoke in town, families from Washburn, Wenona, Lacon and Odell visited, and musical recitals and shop days were noted. Community exchanges included ministers, teachers, and residents sharing time across days the week.
A miscellaneous shower was held for Miss Nita Munson on Saturday evening. She received many useful and valuable presents. The article notes good weather and snow with crowds enjoying sleigh and bobsled rides.
Market notes show corn at 39 1/2 cents and oats at 29 1/2 cents. Nels Hultgren and Charlie Anderson visited Lacon, Allan Hultgren shopped in Henry, and Mr and Mrs Harry Stroup celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary with a gift. New Year dinners, showers for Nita Munson Varna, and visits by George Carlson and others punctuate the week. Ed Lane shipped hogs, and Ponto Carlson plus J M Gustafson and Albert Carlson called in Lacon.
Tax collector J R Robinson announces readiness to receipt Henry township taxes for 1912 after receiving books and receipts. All personal property tax must be paid before March 10, 1913. Office at C E Vogelsang's grocery.
Whitefield township tax books received and ready to receipt taxes for all taxpayers. Public sales to be conducted in the township and advertised accordingly. Details note Duke Bros. Store in Henry each Saturday. Harry Newman, Whitefield Tax Collector. Ad 1 9-1f.
A garbled diary style text describes attempted self care and social discussions. The speaker mentions trying something after talking with a doctor and a friend group, while noting changes in hair color and a current dispute with Hale.
Classified notice shows lumber for sale at a mill on a new Henry County farm three miles from a referenced location. Also listed are Poland China boar pigs for sale with pricing notes and multiple short advertisements for motors and agents.
Mrs Rozella and Edith visited relatives in Aurora and at Bro Vandervoort's return home. Mrs Herr received over 600 post cards for her birthday. thanks extended. Dr Patch’s death noted. Patch family moved to Sanford. Interurban talk and local visits highlight a busy week with weather and church events.
Cottage life details list Willie Miller and family visits at Ben Manningly’s. multiple ladies and families from Peoria Creston and Princeton gather at various homes including Halladay and Reynolds. Additional remarks note a Nerve Specialist exchange and a humorous patient reply about a bill.
The executrix of the last will and testament of Elliot Brewster Green late of Marshall County Illinois deceased gives notice she will appear before the Marshall County Court at the Court House in Lacon during the March 1913 term on the first Monday of March 1918 to have claims against the estate adjusted. All debts to the estate should be paid promptly. The notice includes a list of local visitors and Christmas gatherings in the area.
The federal government seeks 260 million dollars against Southern Pacific and subsidiaries. Observers say the case may influence about 1 billion dollars in California land markets and set important precedents for large interstate disputes.
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