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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1888
Page
7
Dillnois J Watercott & Co advertise a sale of over 5000 dollars worth ready made clothing and furniture with new stock direct from manufacturers. The notice promises true factory prices on wall paper with sharp cuts for the spring trade and urges customers to buy new goods at reduced rates.
Local ads promote Muldoon's Picnic at New Opera House and Field's store offerings including syrup peaches cream canned goods and various produce. J H Jones & Sons showcase clothing linens wallpaper embroideries and a home for sale. Dental ads trumpet Dr Powell's and Woolford's remedies and tooth sets advertised at wholesale prices.
A jumble of local items lists people visiting, moving, or ill. Names include JH Clover, Henry Vogulsnog, George F Smith, Nellie Gorham, Oda Scott, Thomas L. Jones, and Emma Osbon. Community updates cover school board ballots, church events, weddings, travel, and business moves around Henry County with mentions of Mason City and Veron.
The society page details the wedding of Daniel Schneider and Bliss Louise Potter at St Johns Episcopal, with reception, travel to Chicago, and plans for home on Thomas Street. It also covers Thomas Harrington and Mavis Harney’s church ceremony, reception, and future honeymoon, plus updates on local social circles and a medical operation, hog trading, and community notices.
A meat market owner found one ham returned by a thief who chewed part of a wooden replacement after stealing two hams. Artist CO Abbott completed a full length portrait of Ivan Camp. Temperance Alliance officers were reelected and offered remarks on alcohol. A surprise party honored Eddie Cea at Gil Clark’s residence.
The Children’s Union hosts a review at the Presbyterian church on Saturday January 28 at the usual hour. The program includes opening exercises, songs, Bible lesson, recitations, and class performances by named children, with a focus on catechism and temperance themes. A note of endorsement for Bill's Peerless Cough Syrup and Dr Jones' Red Clover Tonic appears, plus an announcement of stallion sales in Kansas City and a temperance union meeting in Lacon on February 2 1888.
Henry Stepudlican editor writes of betrayed confidence as Tank Hea, from Lacon, was brought by writings from respected authorities and by local endorsements. His conduct here outraged decency, earning general disgust. The writer, Jonn H. Scorr, brands Tank Kee a fraud and unworthy.
Mrs T Q Hillabrand left Tuesday to join her husband in Washington D C. She has stayed here several months and cared for her mother, who has improved after illness and is now comfortable. The California winter plan was dropped due to the illness. It was fortunate for Mrs Blood that her daughter could be with her.
Advert says Dr Bigelow's Cough Cure offers the best qualities of cough remedies without defects. Described as safe and speedy for coughs colds and throat troubles. Sold by Dr Powell in 650cant one dollar bottles. Lungs healing and pleasant for children.
G Booth and John Schneider fell after a tip up on Sunday afternoon as a sleigh sped toward the Paskell stable. Mrs. clung to the sleigh when it lit up and the horse buckled. The horse sustained leg bruises from the broken harness and collide with the heels of the animal.
Rev A J Merchant praises Dr Powell's kidney and backache cure claiming rapid relief for various ailments including diseased kidneys backache female weakness and rheumatic complaints. The testimonial notes instant and permanent relief and asserts superiority to all known medicines.
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