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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1888
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription rates at one dollar and fifty cents yearly with ten cents extra for out of county delivery. It explains how dates on labels show paid periods, how renewals update the date, and requirements for changes of address with two weeks notice. It instructs payment methods and to omit certain money orders.
For Lieutenant Governor L B Ray of Grundy County. For Secretary of State I N Pearson of McDonough County. For Auditor of Public Accounts Co W Pavey of Jefferson County.
The piece lauds General Harrison as the best choice for leader, notes his unanimous nomination on the seventh ballot, and praises Leyl P. Morton as a trusted financier and statesman. It recounts Morton’s career in Congress, diplomacy, and banking, and argues the convention produced the finest platform since 1860 with men of spotless records. It singles out a heroic Peach Tree Creek soldier, Benjamin Harrison, as emblematic of sacrifice.
A striking placard features portraits of Harrison and Cleveland issued by the Man of the Great Rock Island Route. It advertises travel on the AT and BP rail lines extending from St Paul and Chicago to Denver Kansas City and New Mexico.
A July Fourth in Henry featured a grand parade led by President F. S. Potter with Rev W. E. Morgan and Hon Elijah M. Haines. Businesses showcased ornate wagons, banners, and floats, followed by readings of the Declaration and speeches, boat and foot races, swimming, and a nighttime pyrotechnic display canceled by rain. festivities ended with a ball at Bickerman Hall.
Jenn Robinson presents a grand 64 year veteran circus at Henry on Tuesday July 17 featuring 150 new acts three rings and a 1.5 million foot canvas setup. More than 110 artists from America and abroad perform with 1000 animals including giraffes ostriches kangaroos hippos rhinos and more. Special acts include baby elephants giant animals and Zulu Afghan tribes with a massive $800000 street parade highlighted by eight bands and two steam organs.
The article describes a vast parade and exhibition including drum corps, a female brass band, hundreds of animals, and a lively morning show at 10 o'clock on Tuesday July 17. It notes county officials inspecting tax buyers lists and plans for sale of delinquent lots, plus local fires, medical notices, and community happenings in Henry Illinois.
Hot weather goods given away for the next two weeks as fall and winter stock arrives at J Watercott and Cows. Deals advertised to clear summer inventory.
Arthur F Gooch principal of Henry High School and Miss Emorette Griswold were married at the bride’s residence in Ottawa Arkansas on June 28 with Rov J H Edwards officiating.
Rov H G Poendreton died at Ohonoa on July 1 in the sixty year of age. Dr J F Thomas died at Chillicothe on July 2 from cancer of the stomach. he was a veteran and Mason.
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