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Henry Republican in Henry, Illinois

07 Jul 1887

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Henry Republican

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Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1887

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2

Our Natal Day Grand Fourth Celebrated in Style

A balmy Fourth of July drew about 6000 people as Central Park hosted a grand program. The Grand Tyndes Procession featured veterans, bands, and ornate wagons. Maj Jas A. Connelly gave a stirring oration tracing independence and the nation’s trials from 1776 to the Civil War and beyond.

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A. L. Gilpin Fred Werner Central Park Henry Cornet Grand Tyndes Messrs Royal Olmsted W. G. Snyder Jas. A. Connelly F. 8. Potter G. A. R. Post Col Dichl Fred Green Samuel Baxendale Lome J. Harrison Pizla J. Watercott & Co Adams & Weeks Hutchins & Lincoln Hutchins & Moodey Rene“ Arrasla Adele Camuese Henry Vogelsang Tve J. H. Jones & Sons Cil Ste Cardiff Maud Joseph Schick Bartholdi Miss Bickerman Liberty F. L. Shorts Duke Bros John Halm B A. Kline Kline Ben Wim Stover & Co W. Kilgore McCormick Brank Devon Bickerman Vic Wonry Republican Zoe Young Annie Krenz Nellie Horry Singer E. A. Bauter Fred 8. Potter J.H. Scott Aoi of Nations J. H. Adkinson Jnnga T’ Ore Springfield Lincoln Grant Garfield Illinois Old State House Philadelphia Tey Nuch Brandywine Valley Forge Vicksburg Lookout Mountain Pitsburg Landing Lakes Gulf Gattysburg Ihru Marshall County
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Runners and Fire Incident Highlight 4th of July in Henry

The report notes Frank Berry and Charles Frommel's duo in Pearit Tran script heats with Berry securing second prize. A firecracker incident damaged a blanket and a Dolman, while O H Moss aided as assistant marshal. Major Connolly's public address drew praise and the 4th committee, led by Camp and Leavitt, earned high marks for a crowd that fully reflected the celebration’s success.

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Frank Berry Charles Frommel Pearit Transcript Barry Connolly Henry
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Henry City approves sidewalks and street work in 1887 ordinance

Ordinance No. 68 details sidewalk construction with planks on oak bearers and rubble stone on several street segments. It orders grading graveling and sewer work on Second and Third streets and across School and Third streets. Passed July 1887 and signed by Mayor Jones with Clerk Disasway witnessing. Samuel Horner demonstrates brazing cast iron methods as a notable aside.

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City of Henry School Street Bet Richard Emmond McNaal Arley Third Bet Edward and Paskell Third Thomas Third Street Wirf West Park Row Weat Park Low Bet Edward Bet Richard Ets Third Greee Edward School North Third Streets C. R. Jones E T Disasway
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Threshing Rates Offered on Roger Rowe Farm

The undersigned offers threshing grain services at rates of 1 1/2 cents in shock and 1 1/2 cents in stack for oats, 3 1/2 cents in shock and 3 1/2 cents in stack for wheat. Work to be done on Roger Rowe’s farm, three miles south of Henry, using a Jull-Lin Aquifer machine powered by horse.

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Roger Rowe Henry Horse Power Jull-Lin
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