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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1897
Page
7
A crowded Henry scene with Beatrice Beetz and Melick ads, court and lodge notices, sick calls, and community updates. Mentions Perry's store, Vogelsang Bros, Hennepin and Pekin connections, and plans for dances, lectures, and a telephone line project.
Odds and ends of dress goods flannels ginghams linens and piece goods are being closed out ahead of spring trade. Goods are now on the rand and will be seen in a few days. Spin wash ginghams phide armores mo hairs and silks are highlighted for selection at very low prices. John Ebbert’s Ladies’ Fine Footwear offered as best fit and low prices after shop examination.
A big drive offers furniture carpets and matting plus table linens napkins and quilts. Yardage prices include 21c 30c and 35c per yard for table linens and 43c for muslins. Special attention to outfitting young married couples.
News from Henry Illinois notes the death of George A. Lawrence Esq's son from malignant diphtheria while his wife and another child recover. Also reported are local civic updates including post office changes and community notices such as club bylaws suspended for five dollars and a judge’s travel mishap en route to Lacon.
A week ago Sunday Rev Fr Finn, while at Chillicothe for preaching, slipped and fell near the depot injuring three ribs. He could not lead services in Henry last Sunday nor mass this week. The report also notes marriages, entertainment plans, local accidents, and social events including a Henry jubilee singer program and other community notices.
Geneseo Illinois ladies quartet known for five years as a non professional lyric group will appear at the Congregational church with Mrs Greene Miss Mlle Hail and Mrs Gilbert among the leading figures. They will be joined by local talent in solos duets and quartets and by the Parlor Orchestra with readings. Admission is noted for the event on January 15.
Rev L G Landenberger preaches in Henry Sunday. He sang a solo after the King feature and will sing again tonight. Sunday morning topic Peaceable Living and evening Samson Grinding in Prison. Christian church officers elected for 1897. Congregational sabbath school officers named. Rev George Lloyd preached in city with large crowds. Rev Liesd praised. another sermon planned for next Sabbath. Lectures by Rev King draw full houses and are free.
If you have a cough or cold a tickling in the throat which keeps you coughing or chest throat or lung trouble whooping cough and Ballard's Wor bound Syrup is used as directed with a fair trial and no benefit experienced we authorize our advertised agent to refund your money on return of the bottle. It never fails to give satisfaction. 1: promotion statement.
The program notes for the Q Q Q concert tomorrow at the Brick Church invite attendees to hear the quartet again. Concert begins at eight o clock sharp with the group said to be better than ever.
Beaversville Newfoundland trader Mr G Callouette says Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life after la griffe left him near death. He was told he could not live until he tried a bottle from Dr Powell’s Drug Store and recovered after three bottles. He urges others to keep it at home.
The Hyers Color ed Company, a nationally renowned troupe, opens a three night engagement tonight at the New Opera House in Henry. May O0 Hyers, a contralto, joins the act in a display of singing and dancing that showcases prominent Negro talent. Admission is 10 cents with reserved seats at Stever's Jewelry store.
Mire Kline of Henry presented an excellent paper on the life and word of Dan s to twenty ladies at the club yesterday afternoon. A free discussion followed, and two receptions honored Mrs Kline and Mrs H Zeller. After adjournment, Mrs W Schenck hosted an informal reception at her home with light refreshments.
The Hyers Colored Company will perform at Peoria Auditorium next week starting Monday Jan 18 1897 with tickets valid on that day or refunds offered. Admission remains ten cents across the house and managers L M Borer Henry Vauper announce the exchange and refunds. Local ads for groceries and household goods follow.
Notice says KE teachers with certificates in Marshall county must report to the M. E. church in Rose NL on Saturday January 23 1997 at 9 20 a m for roll call. Patrons of the schools invited to attend. Also reports a horse incident involving Geo Dally and Daisy Smith near Frank Wood's. horse escaped and was strapped back to a carriage.
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