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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1901
Page
8
A Henry and surrounding towns sale ad touts July bargains including CRASH AND LINEN SKIRTS at 75c and 50c, LADIES SUITS AND SKIRTS with prices from 1 to 9.50, and a two day redution sale by J. Wavercorr & Co on July 8 and 9. Also notes storm damage and local notices from Stark County News.
The Republican lists Fourth of July events and local promotions. Perry Hardware Co. advertises fireworks and appliances while Schuefer’s News Room and Fitch’s Laundry solicit ads and service. Local residents, visits, and weathered heat are noted along with minor notices on transport and public events.
Small boys run growing soft drink trade while Lexington celebration ads promise speeches by Lawrence Sherman and Governor Fifer. Town notes cover crane work, legal fracas, new carters, a pig attracting boat yard, mishap to Thelma Holmes, melon crops, and a Henry concert.
Andrew Stidger closes his 16 horsepower engine after breaking a crank shaft. An expert from Chicago will tune it by tomorrow. Boiler work at the electric light plant in Peru by George Gett proceeds with 14 foot long flues. Alfred True hosts a barn dance in Saratoga township. Mary Hildebrant returns from Chicago after an operation and improvement. Henry residents report a thunder strike causing a neighbor to collapse. River dam removal debates spark farmer concern per the Peoria Star. Henry Yaeger plants saplings now providing shade and plans a future summer garden with seating and music. A stage orchestra and comic opera are planned next.
The store announces two day bargain event with offed prices across dry goods including clothing footwear furniture carpets and jewelry. Remnants and extra sizes are highlighted with deep cuts and many items priced “ridiculously low” to clear summer stock. July 8 and 9 are billed as the greatest hot weather sale days with emphasis on value and speed to buy.
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